JP6646706B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as a motor provided in a game machine, there is a motor that uses a stepping motor having a plurality of excitation coils to which voltage pulses are individually supplied.

For example, in Patent Document 1, it is supplied separately the voltage pulse signal to the exciting coil of the stepping motor in response to a control signal for controlling the operation of the stepping motor, and a voltage pulse signal parallel entered with the exciting coils Then, the operation abnormality of the stepping motor is determined based on the feedback signal which is a single signal corresponding to the input state of each voltage pulse signal input in parallel.

JP 2011-104147 A

However, in Patent Document 1, when a control signal for controlling the operation of an electronic component such as a stepping motor is unintentionally interrupted, the operation of the electronic component may be unstable.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of operating electronic components provided in the gaming machine more stably .

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present application is a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 600, a pachinko gaming machine 901),
The base unit (for example, the game board 2, the gaming machine frame 3, and the outer frame 60) and the open state where the front surface of the base unit is open (for example, as shown in FIG. The state changes between a state in which the gaming machine is separated from the gaming machine frame 3) and a closed state in which the gaming machine is closed (for example, a state in which the front door 50 covers the gaming machine frame 3 as shown in FIG. 5A). (For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the portion of the pachinko gaming machine 600 excluding the decorative body) having a door body (for example, the front door body 50).
A decorative body (for example, a first decorative body 200, a second decorative body 300, a third decorative body 400, a fourth decorative body 500) held in the game machine main body in a state of protruding from the gaming machine main body;
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components (for example, a driving mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second ramp section 90202, a third ramp section 90203, a fourth ramp section 90204, a fifth ramp section 90205, etc.) For example, effect control CPU 90120, VDP 90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Based on the control signal outputted from said control means, said output means for outputting a driving signal for driving the electronic components (e.g., a serial-parallel conversion IC9091B~9095B etc.) provided with a,
The output unit stops the output of the drive signal after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 21) from the input of the control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 21) (FIG. 21: Timeout) Function),
When the control unit outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control unit outputs the control signal and outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1 to time t1). Until the predetermined period T elapses), the control signal is output again,
Further comprising setting means capable of setting the stopping means to be enabled or disabled depending on the connection state of the predetermined terminal ,
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a configuration, malfunctions of the electronic component can be avoided, so that the electronic component can be more stably controlled.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the other gaming machine is a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 600, a pachinko gaming machine 901 and the like),
The base unit (for example, the game board 2, the gaming machine frame 3, and the outer frame 60) and the open state where the front surface of the base unit is open (for example, as shown in FIG. The state changes between a state in which the gaming machine is separated from the gaming machine frame 3) and a closed state in which the gaming machine is closed (for example, a state in which the front door 50 covers the gaming machine frame 3 as shown in FIG. 5A). (For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the portion of the pachinko gaming machine 600 excluding the decorative body) having a door body (for example, the front door body 50).
A decorative body (for example, a first decorative body 200, a second decorative body 300, a third decorative body 400, a fourth decorative body 500) held in the game machine main body in a state of protruding from the gaming machine main body;
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components (for example, a driving mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second ramp section 90202, a third ramp section 90203, a fourth ramp section 90204, a fifth ramp section 90205, etc.) For example, effect control CPU 90120, VDP 90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B) for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means,
The output unit stops the output of the drive signal after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 21) from the input of the control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 21) (FIG. 21: Timeout) Function),
When the control unit outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control unit outputs the control signal and outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1 to time t1). The control signal is output until the predetermined period T elapses)
When the door is in the closed state, a part (for example, the vertical portions 220b, 320b, 420b, and 520b) of the decorative body is sandwiched between the base and the door, It is characterized by being held by the gaming machine body.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of holding a decorative body protruding from the gaming machine main body in a stable state. In addition, since it is possible to avoid malfunction of the electronic component, it is possible to control the electronic component more stably.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the door body is opened and closed, the part of the decorative body located at a position that interferes with the moving door body is moved to a position that does not interfere with the door body. (For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, it is possible to prevent the interference with the front door body 50 by lifting the decorative body main body 310 upward).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the decorative body from obstructing opening and closing of the door body.

(3) In the gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), when the door body changes from the open state to the closed state, the decorative body is temporarily fixed to the gaming machine body. It is characterized by having a stopper (for example, insertion parts 220c, 320c, 520c, and a temporary fixing part 410).

  According to such a configuration, attachment of the decorative body to the game machine main body can be easily performed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), in the gaming machine main body, decoration is given to an area which is covered by a held decorative body and cannot be visually recognized by a player ( For example, the front door 50 is covered with the decorations 200, 300, 400, and 500, and the decoration is also applied to the invisible area.

  According to such a configuration, even when the decorative body is not attached to the gaming machine main body, it is possible to suppress a decrease in decorativeness.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), the decorative body is guided by a light source (for example, decoration LEDs 10a and 10b, an optical fiber cable) provided in the gaming machine main body. A light guide portion (for example, insertion tubes 201 and 401 and light-transmitting plates 202 and 311) for taking in light from a light source that emits light through the light source is formed.

  According to such a configuration, decorativeness can be further improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), a sound from a sound source (for example, speakers 8 and 70) provided in the gaming machine body is taken into the decorative body and emitted. (For example, the opening 203) are formed.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect can be further improved by using sound.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), the decoration body takes in and discharges wind from a blower (for example, a blower 9) provided in the gaming machine body. An opening (for example, the opening 203) is formed.

  According to such a configuration, the staging effect can be further improved by perceiving the wind.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7), the decorative body is a net-like body formed at a sound emission port of a speaker provided in the gaming machine main body (for example, as shown in FIG. 7). And a mounting portion (for example, a temporary fixing portion 410) for mounting to the mesh member 70a) of the speaker 70.

  According to such a configuration, attachment of the decorative body to the game machine main body can be easily performed.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (8), a moving body (for example, a movable body shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. A button 75) is provided, and the decorative body moves with the movement of the moving body by contacting the moving body (for example, as shown in FIG. (The fourth decorative body 500 moves in the front-rear direction along with the movement in the front-rear direction).

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be further improved by moving the decorative body.

  Further, embodiments for carrying out the invention described below include inventions according to the following means 10 to 17. Conventionally, as a motor provided in a game machine, there is a motor that uses a stepping motor having a plurality of excitation coils to which voltage pulses are individually supplied. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-104147, a voltage pulse signal is individually supplied to each excitation coil of a stepping motor according to a control signal for controlling the operation of the stepping motor, and the voltage pulse signal is supplied to each excitation coil. FIG. 2 illustrates a case where the operation abnormality of the stepping motor is determined based on a single feedback signal corresponding to the input state of each of the voltage pulse signals input in parallel. However, in the motor provided in this gaming machine, if the control signal for controlling the operation of an electronic component such as a stepping motor is unintentionally interrupted, the operation of the electronic component may become unstable. is there. In view of this point, there is a demand for a gaming machine capable of operating electronic components provided in the gaming machine more stably.

(10) In order to achieve the above object, another mode of the gaming machine is a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901 or the like),
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components (for example, a driving mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second ramp section 90202, a third ramp section 90203, a fourth ramp section 90204, a fifth ramp section 90205, etc.) For example, effect control CPU 90120, VDP 90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B) for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means,
The output unit stops the output of the drive signal after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, a predetermined period T in FIG. 49) from the input of the control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 49) (FIG. 49: Timeout) Function),
When the control unit outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control unit outputs the control signal and outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1 to time t1). The control signal is output until the predetermined period T elapses).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to avoid an operation defect of the electronic component, so that the electronic component can be more stably controlled.

(11) In the gaming machine of (10),
The output unit includes a conversion unit (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B) for converting a serial signal type control signal output from the control unit to a parallel signal type drive signal. .

  According to the above configuration, the number of communication wires between the control unit and the output unit can be reduced.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (10) or (11),
It is characterized by further comprising setting means for setting the stop means to valid or invalid (predetermined terminal for setting the timeout function of each conversion IC to valid or invalid, effect control board 9012, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, the setting of the function of the stopping means can be changed to valid or invalid depending on the application, so that the cost can be reduced by sharing the components.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (10) to (12),
A first substrate provided with the control means (for example, an effect control substrate 9012 or the like);
A second substrate (for example, a first lamp substrate 90210 or the like) provided with the output unit;
The first substrate and the second substrate are electrically connected via a wiring member (flexible, harness, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, since it is arranged on another substrate, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a control abnormality that may occur due to a wiring defect (such as disconnection or short circuit).

(14) In the gaming machine according to any of (10) to (13),
The output unit controls the driving of the electronic component by outputting a PWM signal as a driving signal (for example, the driving signal is PWM-controlled by the number of Low signals, and the light emission luminance of each LED is controlled by the PWM control. The gradation is controlled by the period.)

  According to the above configuration, power efficiency can be improved by PWM control.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of (10) to (14),
The output means,
The output state when the input control signal is output to another output means is defined as a first output state in which a waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, an output state in which a normal slew rate is set as shown in FIG. 51A). The output state can be set to one of a second output state (for example, an output state with a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 51B) in which the waveform rises in a more gradual manner than the first output state,
When the other output means is provided on the same substrate as the output means, the output state is set to the second output state (for example, connected inside the substrate like the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B). In this case, the conversion IC 9092B is set to output a waveform having a low slew rate.

  According to the above configuration, since the output state when outputting within the same substrate is set to the second output state, radiation of noise outside the substrate can be suppressed.

(16) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (10) to (14),
The output means,
The output state when the input control signal is output to another output means is defined as a first output state in which a waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, an output state in which a normal slew rate is set as shown in FIG. 51A). The output state can be set to one of a second output state (for example, an output state with a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 51B) in which the waveform rises in a more gradual manner than the first output state,
When the other output unit is provided on another substrate connected to the substrate on which the output unit is provided via a wiring member, the first output state is set (for example, serial output). When connected outside the board like the parallel conversion IC 9094B and the serial / parallel conversion IC 9095B, the conversion IC 9094B is set to output a waveform of a normal slew rate).

  According to the above configuration, the output state when outputting to another substrate connected via the wiring member is set to the first output state, so that the influence of external noise on the control signal can be suppressed.

(17) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (10) to (16),
Further comprising a movable member that performs an operation (for example, a rendering unit 90300 or the like);
The output means outputs a specific signal by a parallel communication method from specific signal output units (for example, terminals Q0 to 23 corresponding to groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 54) grouped into a plurality of different groups,
The output timing of the specific signal from the specific signal output unit differs for each group (for example, the PWM clock signals of groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 54 are shifted in cycle by 1 MHz).
Driving means for operating the movable member (for example, a motor of the driving mechanism 90201) includes the specific signal output units of the same group of the output means (for example, terminals of a group belonging to the same cycle (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3)). ) Is driven based on the specific signal outputted from

  According to the above configuration, the emission of the noise outside the substrate can be suppressed by shifting the output cycle of the specific signal by the parallel communication method.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment. It is a lineblock diagram showing various control boards etc. which were carried in the pachinko gaming machine concerning one embodiment. It is the perspective view which showed the pachinko gaming machine in the state which opened the front door body. It is an exploded perspective view focusing on the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the pachinko gaming machine indicated by an arrow VV in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a front door body is in a closed state and a first decorative body is held, (b) is a diagram showing a state in which the front door is in an open state and the first decorative body is not held. It is sectional drawing of the pachinko gaming machine shown by arrow VI-VI in FIG. 1, (a) is a figure which showed the state in which the front door body was in the closed state, and the 2nd decorative body was hold | maintained, (b) is a diagram showing a state in which the front door is in an open state and the second decorative body is not held. It is an exploded perspective view focusing on the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. It is sectional drawing which paid attention to the part which attached the decoration to the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on another embodiment, (a) is sectional drawing which paid attention to the attachment part of the 3rd decoration, (b) is 4th. It is sectional drawing which paid attention to the attachment part of a decoration. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 9. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted by the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit type decision table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. (A) is a front view showing an effect unit, and (B) is a rear view. (A) is a front view showing a state where a movable part is in a tilt position, and (B) is a front view showing a state where a movable part is in a standing position. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a flow of drive control and light emission control. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating another example of a timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating still another example of a timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is an image figure of the output waveform of a control signal. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a modification of connection between conversion ICs. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of a second lamp driving unit and a second lamp unit. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining phase separation of a drive signal output by serial / parallel conversion. It is a figure of an example of circuit composition of an accessory drive part and a drive mechanism. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of a determination ratio of a display mode of a hold display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure showing an effect pattern table at the time of hold selection. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a display mode change effect and the presence or absence of execution of a display mode change in the display mode change effect. It is a figure which shows a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. It is a figure showing a change effect pattern table. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of an effect display at the time of displaying a character icon as a hold display in an effect display device. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of an effect display of the active display after displaying the character icon as a hold display in the effect display device. It is a flowchart which shows an icon effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect which selects the execution timing of the display mode change effect during the hold display from a plurality of timings. It is a display screen figure of an effect display device when a battle reach effect is performed. It is a display screen figure of an effect display device when a story reach effect is performed. It is a timing chart which shows the control example of the effect effect and the movable body effect in a specific super reach effect.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2, and a gaming machine frame 3 And a front door 50 rotatably supported by the front door 50. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device. A transparent plate 51 is provided on the front door body 50, and the game balls that have been driven flow down the gap formed between the transparent plate 51 and the game board 2.

  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 (to the right of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and identifies each of them in a special figure game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure"), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. 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 including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do.

  Note that 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. Instead, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which a combination of a 7-segment LED to be turned on and a light to be turned off 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”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is configured by, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in a decorative design display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, a decorative design, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) each of which can be identified, is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative symbol is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas are arranged. Then, in response to the start of any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, the variation of the decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the decorative symbol is changed in each of the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. The final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) as a display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which is identifiable, are variably displayed, and a determined decorative pattern which is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derived”). Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol, means stopping the identification information of the decorative symbol or the like (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and terminating the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation and display of the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes “0” and the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The design may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the decorative symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include, for example, completely displaying the decorative symbol for a shorter time than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning prize memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for variably displaying the number of hold (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game is performed. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. This occurs based on a start winning prize due to (entering). That is, a start condition (also referred to as an “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is performed. Done.

  For example, when the first start winning prize in which the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A (the first start condition) ) 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 reserved storage number is 1 The addition (increment) is performed, and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, the occurrence of the second start winning where the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (the second start condition) ) Is satisfied, 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 satisfied, the second special figure reserved storage number is 1 The addition (increment) is performed, 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 reserved storage number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. Is started, the second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by one (decrement).

  The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly also referred to as a total reserved storage number. When simply referred to as “the number of special figure reserved storages”, it generally refers to a concept including any of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number. (The concept includes the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number, but excludes the total reserved storage number).

  A display may be provided for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages together with the start winning storage display area 5H or instead of the start winning storage display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning prize storage display area 5H. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The first reservation display 25A and the second reservation display 25B each have a number (for example, four) corresponding to the upper limit (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure reservation storage number and the second special figure reservation storage number, respectively. ) LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wings that is changed between a closed state at a vertical position and an open state at a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) to form a second starting winning opening.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. Do not close. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by entering the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. ) To make it open. The normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is off, and the game ball can enter (pass) the second starting winning opening while the solenoid 81 is on. You may comprise so that a game ball may not enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B has the first variable state such as an open state in which a game ball can pass (enter) or a magnified open state in which a game ball can pass through a second starting winning opening, and a game ball cannot pass (enter). 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).

  A game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is (for example, “4”) or less, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved storage number is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out gaming balls that become prize balls, or may give points corresponding to the number of gaming balls that become 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 device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through the special winning opening (enters). ) In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game balls cannot pass (enter), which is disadvantageous for the player. I do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of a game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through (enters) the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the gaming ball passes through another winning opening, for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) a game ball into the special winning opening. The second state is disadvantageous.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED or 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 symbol. Is displayed (variable display) in a variable manner. Such a variable display of ordinary symbols is called an ordinary game (also referred to as an ordinary game). Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. Further, 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 fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball that has entered any of the general prize holes by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  On an upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a first decorative body 200 and a second decorative body 300 are arranged side by side. A speaker 8 (FIG. 3) for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like is provided in an area of the front door body 50 which is covered with the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 and cannot be visually recognized by a player. A blower 9 (FIG. 3) that blows the player along with the progress, and decorative LEDs 10a and 10b (FIG. 3) that are lit and blinked to improve decorativeness are provided.

  At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle 30 (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle 30 adjusts the resilience of the game ball in accordance with the operation amount (rotation amount) of the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the front door body 50 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). An upper plate (hitting ball supply plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (retains) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower part of the front door body 50, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator's hand is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised as follows. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  The front door 50 may be provided with a controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation stick when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation stick as viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a photosensor.

  Above the stick controller 31A in the front door 50, there is provided a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has mounted thereon various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on a back surface of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, 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 directed to a sub-side control board including a function of setting a random number used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 controls the lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by controlling lighting / turning off / coloring of the ordinary symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory and a solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the decoration. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric components such as the LEDs 10a and 10b and the blower 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speaker 8, the operation / non-operation in all or a part of the on / off operation of the decoration LEDs 10a and 10b, and the operation of the blower 9. It is provided with a function of determining control contents for causing a production electric component to perform a predetermined production operation, such as a blowing operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and for outputting a sound from the speaker 8 based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for performing 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. Based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the lighting / lighting of the decoration LEDs 10 a and 10 b and the like is controlled. A lamp driver circuit for turning off the light is mounted. The blower control board 16 is a control board for blower control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is for controlling the blower 9 to perform a blow operation based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit and the like are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 transmits detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a starting port switch (a first starting port switch 22A and a second starting port switch 22B), and a count switch 23. Wiring is connected. The various switches may have any configuration, such as a sensor called a sensor, which can detect a game ball as a game medium. The main board 11 is connected to wires for transmitting command signals for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the like.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to 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 commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control a sound output from the speaker 8, and the decoration LEDs 10a and 10b. A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation and the like, and a blow control command to control the operation of the blower 9 are included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). It is sufficient that the first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data is set to “0”.

  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 and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 for performing the operation and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes and temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, CPU 103 moving out of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

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

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104, or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. You may. For example, a random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and causing the CPU 103 to update the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. 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. Also, the ROM 101 has 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 fluctuation pattern table storing a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 of the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored in a rewritable manner.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 for performing a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 for providing a work area of 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, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes the variable data into the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 A fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the 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. The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14, wiring for transmitting a blast signal as an information signal indicating blast data to the blast control board 16, and the like are provided. It is connected. Further, the effect control board 12 includes a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a player for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating the detection of the operation action is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation is counted in an updatable manner by, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring a determination table, and pattern data configuring various effect control patterns. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining the timing of switching effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or a microprocessor for image processing more generally called a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a nonvolatile memory such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for receiving 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. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13 (sound effect signal), and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Illumination signal) is output.

  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 ball is hit based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a ball operating handle 30 installed at the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is fired toward a game area by a firing motor or the like included in the shooting device. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) a first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is turned by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection or the like. Thereafter, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the last special figure game or the big hit game state. Is done.

  Also, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start region) formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. Thus, the second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the second start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. Is done. However, when the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the normal opening state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  Based on the detection of the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the ordinary symbol starting condition for executing the variable display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 20 is satisfied. Thereafter, the ordinary symbol display device 20 starts the ordinary symbol game based on the fact that the ordinary symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol such as the end of the previous ordinary symbol game is satisfied. In this ordinary symbol game, when a predetermined time elapses after the variation of the ordinary symbol is started, the fixed ordinary symbol which is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if the ordinary symbol other than the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “the ordinary symbol loss”. In response to the result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol being “per-universal”, the opening control and the enlarged opening control in which the movable wing of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B is at the tilt position are performed. After a predetermined period of time, the closing control and the normal opening control that return to the vertical position are performed.

  When a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is started, special It is determined (predetermined) whether or not to make the variable display result of the symbol a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before deriving and displaying the variable display result. Then, a variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and an effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted 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 fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "middle", and "right" decorations arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B, a fixed special which results in a variable display of the special symbol. When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes "big hit" (specific display result), which is a specific game state advantageous to the player. It is controlled to the big hit game state. As a variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed but the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “losing”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating a number of “3” or “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol of “−” is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol or a losing symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. In addition, the special pattern of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or a symbol is not limited to a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. It may be.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning prize opening is in the open state, and the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in the first state which is advantageous for the player. Then, during a period until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enters the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated, the special winning opening is continuously opened. A round game is executed. During periods other than the round game execution period, the special winning opening is in a closed state, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) game balls are paid out as a prize ball each time the detection ball is detected. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until reaching a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”).

  The case where the special map display result is “big hit” includes a case where the big hit type is either “non-probable change” or “probable change”. For example, as a special display variable display result, a jackpot type indicating a number of “3” is derived and displayed, and the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and a jackpot symbol indicating a number of “7” is derived and displayed. The type is “probable”. When the jackpot type becomes “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is set to the first state (the large winning opening is opened) which is advantageous to the player as a round game in the big hit gaming state. A normal opening round in which the upper limit time of the opening is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, a short-term opening in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (the big winning opening is opened) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second). A jackpot type (for example, “probability”) in which the round is executed may be provided. The jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed is also referred to as a first specific game state. The jackpot game state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific game state.

  After the jackpot gaming state is completed, the probability that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to be higher than the normal state based on a predetermined probability change control condition being satisfied. There is. The probable change state is controlled to continue until a predetermined probable change end condition is satisfied, such as a predetermined number of variable displays being executed or a next big hit game state being started. Further, after the big hitting game state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the time reduction state in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state. The time-saving state is controlled so as to continue until one of the time-saving ending conditions is satisfied, that is, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state is started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the time saving state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable change”, after the big hit game state ends, the game state becomes the certain change state.

  In the probable change state or the time saving state, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is set to the first variable state (open state or enlarged open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening than the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the control to make the normal symbol display device 20 change the normal symbol fluctuation time (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game from that in the normal state, or the variable display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is " The tilt control time for performing the control for increasing the probability of "hit per figure" as compared with the normal state, and the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "win per figure". Is controlled to make the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B in the advantageous change mode between the first variable state and the second variable state by control to make the variable length longer than that in the normal state and to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. The control for changing the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change manner in this manner is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state or a time saving state, the time required for the next variable display result to become a "big hit" is reduced, and a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given in accordance with the number of the game balls are, for example, those having a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special premium or a general premium according to the quantity. I just need. Alternatively, the recorded information of these gaming balls and points may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable values that can be used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for a second game.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is provided. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation symbol”). ) Is a display mode in which the fluctuation is continued, or a display mode in which all or a part of the decorative symbols are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, some of the “left,” “middle,” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (eg, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) When a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating an alphanumeric character of "7") constituting a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, "medium" decoration) which has not been stopped and displayed yet. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or a part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display mode in which all or some of the combinations are changed synchronously.

  In addition, in response to the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, an effect operation different from that before the reach mode is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation as display of a character image, change of a display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change of a change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply, reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8, the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting elements such as the decoration LEDs 10 a and 10 b, the blowing operation by the blower 9, etc. May be included in an operation mode different from the operation mode before the reach mode.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability") differs depending on the effect mode in each reach effect. That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, for example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are set in advance. Then, when a super-reach reach effect such as Super A or Super B is executed, the possibility of the variable display result to be a "big hit" is higher than when a normal reach effect is executed (big hit expectation). Will be higher.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or sound output as a message, the lighting operation of the decorative LEDs 10a and 10b, or the predetermined effect of the effect model is performed. By the effect operation different from the decorative display variable display operation such as operation, for example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, and the possibility that the reach effect by super reach is executed A notice effect for notifying (suggesting) the player of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit” is executed. Sometimes.

  The production operation to be a notice effect is that, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started. May be executed (started) prior to the reaching of the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the variable display result is likely to be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. As described above, the notice effect can be set to the jackpot game state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result. What is necessary is just to be able to foresee sex. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) in the case where such a notice effect is performed.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of announcement effects such as “button announcement” and “window announcement” are set to be executable. The effect operation to be a notice effect may be any as long as the variable display time of the special symbol does not change depending on whether or not the effect operation is executed.

  In the case where a preview effect of “button preview” is executed, two or more decorative symbol display units (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display units 5L, 5R) after the start of all symbol fluctuations ), A predetermined effect operation that is an effect during the operation valid period is performed before the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. The effect during the operation valid period is, for example, an effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. Any operation is acceptable. As described above, the effect during the operation valid period that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation of the push button 31B) is also referred to as an operation promoting effect.

  The effect operation for prompting the player to perform a predetermined operation is not limited to the operation of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the operation of outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 8, the decoration LEDs 10 a and 10 b by a predetermined lighting pattern. May be turned on or blinked, or may operate a movable member included in the effect model provided in the game area or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or may be a combination of any of these. .

  When the effect is performed during the operation valid period, the operation valid period for effectively detecting the operation of the push button 31B or the like by the player is set. Then, when a push operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected during the operation valid period, the execution of the production during the operation valid period is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and the button operation production is performed. A certain effect operation is performed. The effect at the time of button operation, for example, by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, the possibility of a variable display result being a "big hit" The production operation may be any as long as it is an effect operation that gives a notice so that the user can recognize. In this manner, when a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected within the operation valid period, the effect may be changed by switching the effect during the operation valid period to the button operation effect, or the like. .

  In the preview effect of "window notice", for example, a plurality of types of characters prepared in advance are displayed at a predetermined timing after the operation validity period is started corresponding to the notice effect of "button notice". An effect operation such as displaying one of the effect images on the display screen of the image display device 5 so as to appear in a window is performed. Various effect operations such as displaying an effect image indicating a character or the like, displaying a message image notifying a message from the character, or outputting a predetermined sound notifying a message from the speaker 8 are performed. Is also good.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”, the same is displayed on a predetermined active line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only required that the fixed decoration symbols to be a big hit combination are derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the decoration symbols.

  When the special figure display result is "losing", the decorative pattern constituting a predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becoming the reach mode, so that the non-specific display result is obtained. May be derived and displayed (non-reach). In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the decorative symbol forming a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach-losing combination”) is stopped and displayed. As a result, a fixed decorative pattern that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed (reach loss).

  Next, the details of the structure of the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to which these decorative bodies are attached will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the pachinko gaming machine with the front door opened. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view focusing on the upper portion of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the pachinko gaming machine indicated by an arrow VV in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the front door is closed and the first decorative body is held. (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the front door body is in an open state and the first decorative body is not held. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the pachinko gaming machine indicated by an arrow VI-VI in FIG. 1, and FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the front door is closed and the second decorative body is held. (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the front door is in an open state and the second decorative body is not held. In the following description, as shown in FIG. 3, the side where the player is located is defined as the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the opposite direction is defined as the rear. Further, the up, down, left, and right directions as viewed from the player located in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be defined as the up, down, left, and right directions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as they are. In FIG. 3, the front door 50 is in an open state, and the direction of each direction is different from that in a closed state. Therefore, FIG. 3 also shows a coordinate system that is rotated along with the rotation of the front door 50 from the closed state to the open state. This coordinate system corresponds to only the front door 50. The decoration of the front door 50 shown in FIG. 4 is omitted to facilitate understanding of the structure.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine frame 3 holding the gaming board 2 is centered on the left side of a square frame-shaped outer frame 60 fixed to a gaming island (not shown) in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. It is provided so that it can be opened and closed. The gaming machine frame 3 shown in FIG. 3 is in a closed state covering the front of the outer frame 60. The front door 50 is provided to be openable and closable about the left side of the gaming machine frame 3. The front door 50 shown in FIG. 3 is in an open state in which the front of the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. Note that the term “game machine body” used in the following description is used as a term indicating a portion of the pachinko game machine 1 excluding the decorative body, and more specifically, the game machine body is, for example, It is composed of a board 2, a gaming machine frame 3, and a front door 50. In addition, as a term for the rotating front door body 50, the outer frame 60, the game board 2, and the game machine frame 3 which are immovable with respect to a game island (not shown) may be described as a base portion.

  The front door body 50 is a member that constitutes the front part of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 3 in the direction of the arrow 250 to a closed state covering the front of the gaming machine frame 3. Change. A substantially elliptical opening 50a is formed in the front door 50, and a transparent plate 51 is fitted into the opening 50a. The transparent plate 51 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin such as an acrylic resin or a glass plate. Thereby, when the front door body 50 covers the gaming machine frame 3 and is in a closed state, the gaming board 2 is covered with the transparent plate 51, and a space in which the game ball flows down between the gaming board 2 and the transparent plate 51. It is formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, various decorations are applied to the front surface (the surface that can be visually recognized in FIG. 1) of the front door body 50. With this decoration, the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that attracts the player can be provided.

  On the rear surface of the front door 50, a first groove 50b extending in the left-right direction and having a rectangular cross section is formed. The first groove 50 b extending rightward from the left part of the front door 50 reaches the right end of the front door 50. Therefore, a dent is formed on the right side of the front door 50 by the first groove 50b.

  A second groove 3a extending in the left-right direction and having a rectangular cross section is formed on the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3. The second groove 3a extending rightward from the left part of the gaming machine frame 3 reaches the right end of the gaming machine frame 3. Therefore, a recess formed by the second groove 3 a is formed on the right surface of the gaming machine frame 3. The second groove 3a is formed at the same height as the first groove 50b.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a speaker 8 and a blower 9 are arranged vertically at the upper left of the front door 50. The speaker 8 and the blower 9 are covered by a first decorative body 200 provided on the game machine main body. Therefore, the player cannot directly visually recognize the speaker 8 and the blower 9. In the upper right part of the front door 50, the decoration LED 10a and the decoration LED 10b are arranged side by side. The decorative LED 10a and the decorative LED 10b are covered by a second decorative body 300 provided on the game machine main body. Therefore, the player cannot directly see the decoration LED 10a and the decoration LED 10b. Further, an optical fiber cable 17 extends from the upper surface of the gaming machine frame 3. The optical fiber cable 17 is a cable in which thin fibers made of, for example, glass are covered in a bundle. The gaming machine frame 3 has a built-in LED (not shown), and the optical fiber cable 17 constructs a transmission path for light emitted from the LED (not shown).

  The first decorative body 200 has a decorative body main body 210 imitating the head of the character, and a mounting portion 220 for mounting the decorative body main body 210 to the game machine main body.

  The decorative body main body 210 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin such as an ABS resin, and a translucent plate 202 made of, for example, an acrylic resin is fitted in a portion corresponding to the eyes of the character. An insertion tube 201 having a hole for inserting the optical fiber cable 17 therein is provided from the light transmitting plate 202 to the rear end of the decoration body 210. An opening 203 is formed in a portion corresponding to the mouth of the character, penetrating from the front to the rear.

  The attachment portion 220 is formed by bending a metal plate material such as stainless steel. The mounting portion 220 includes a horizontal portion 220a attached to the decorative body main body 210, a vertical portion 220b that is bent and perpendicular to the horizontal portion 220a, and an insertion portion 220c that is bent and vertical to the vertical portion 220b. have. Thus, the mounting portion 220 has a substantially J-shaped cross section. The mounting portion 220 is formed of a material and a size that can be easily bent and elastically deformed by an operator.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the first decorative body 200 is in a state of being held by the gaming machine main body, the horizontal portion 220a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door 50, and the vertical portion 220b is The gaming machine frame 3 and the front door 50 are in a state of being sandwiched therebetween, and the insertion portion 220c is in a state of being inserted into a first groove 50b formed in the front door 50. As described above, the horizontal portion 220a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door 50, and the vertical portion 220b is sandwiched between the gaming machine frame 3 and the front door 50. 1 The decorative body 200 can be held in the game machine main body in a stable state. In addition, the player cannot visually recognize the area of the front door 50 and the area of the gaming machine frame 3 covered by the first decorative body 200, but such an area is similar to the surrounding area. Decorated. Thereby, even when the first decorative body 200 is not attached, it is possible to suppress a sense of incongruity such as a different decoration in only a part of the area.

  The optical fiber cable 17 extending from the gaming machine frame 3 is inserted into and fixed to the insertion tube 201 of the first decorative body 200 held by the gaming machine main body. Thus, the light guided by the optical fiber cable 17 passes through the light transmitting plate 202 and is emitted from the first decorative body 200. Thus, light can be emitted from the eyes of the decorative body main body 210 imitating the character.

  The speaker 8 and the blower 9 formed on the front door body 50 are located inside the opening 203 of the first decorative body 200 held by the game machine main body. Thereby, the sound effect emitted from the speaker 8 can reach the player through the opening 203. In addition, the wind generated by the blower 9 can reach the player through the inside of the opening 203. Thereby, sound effects and wind can be emitted from the mouth portion of the decoration body 210 imitating the character.

  When removing the first decorative body 200 from the state shown in FIG. 5A, first, the front door body 50 is rotated to be separated from the gaming machine frame 3, and the front door body 50 is changed from the closed state to the open state. Change. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5B, the state in which the vertical portion 220b is held between the front door 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 is released. Then, the attachment part 220 is bent, and the insertion part 220c is pulled out from the first groove part 50b. Thereby, the first decorative body 200 can be removed from the game machine main body.

  When attaching the first decorative body 200 to the game machine main body, the first decorative body 200 is brought close to the upper surface of the front door body 50 with the mounting portion 220 folded as shown in FIG. 5B. Then, by releasing the bent state of the mounting portion 220, the mounting portion 220 is elastically recovered, and the insertion portion 220c is inserted into the first groove 50b. Subsequently, the first decorative body 200 is held by the game machine main body by turning the front door body 50 to the closed state.

  As described above, when the first decorative body 200 is attached to the game machine main body, the first decorative body 200 can be temporarily fixed to the front door body 50 by inserting the insertion portion 220c into the first groove 50b. Thereby, the work of attaching the first decorative body 200 to the game machine main body can be easily performed.

  The second decorative body 300 has a decorative body main body 310 imitating a butterfly, and a mounting portion 320 for mounting the decorative body main body 310 to the game machine main body.

  The decorative body main body 310 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin such as ABS resin, and a translucent plate 311 made of, for example, an acrylic resin is fitted into each of the two openings formed in the butterfly wing.

  The attachment portion 320 is formed by bending a metal plate material such as stainless steel. The attachment part 320 includes a horizontal part 320a attached to the decoration body 310, a vertical part 320b that is bent and perpendicular to the horizontal part 320a, and a plug part 320c that is bent and perpendicular to the vertical part 320b. have. The attachment section 320 is formed of a material and dimensions that are easily bent and elastically deformed by an operator.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the second decorative body 300 is held by the gaming machine main body, the horizontal portion 320a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door 50, and the vertical portion 320b is The gaming machine frame 3 and the front door 50 are in a state of being sandwiched therebetween, and the insertion portion 320c is in a state of being inserted into a second groove 3a formed in the gaming machine frame 3. The decoration body 310 is attached to the game machine main body so as to cover a part of the game machine main body and protrude upward from the upper end. In addition, the horizontal portion 320a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door 50, and the vertical portion 320b is sandwiched between the gaming machine frame 3 and the front door 50, so that the second decorative body is provided. 300 is held in the gaming machine body in a stable state. Note that the player cannot visually recognize the area of the front door 50 and the area of the gaming machine frame 3 covered by the second decorative body 300, but such areas also have the same decoration as the surrounding areas. Is given. Thereby, even when the second decorative body 300 is not attached, it is possible to suppress a feeling of strangeness such as a different decoration in only a part of the area.

  The decorative LEDs 10a and 10b formed on the front door 50 are located behind the light-transmitting plate 311 of the second decorative body 300 held by the game machine main body. Thereby, the light emitted from the decorative LEDs 10a and 10b can be transmitted through the light transmitting plate 311 and emitted from the second decorative body 300.

  When removing the second decorative body 300 from the state shown in FIG. 6A, first, the front door 50 is rotated to separate it from the gaming machine frame 3, and the front door 50 is changed from the closed state to the open state. And change. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 6B, the state in which the vertical portion 320b is held by the front door body 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 is released. When the decoration body 310 is lifted upward from this state, the decoration body 310 is moved upward by the gap formed between the second groove 3a and the insertion part 320c and the elastic deformation of the mounting part 320. Moving. Thereby, the decorative body main body 310 can be moved to a position that does not interfere with the rotating front door body 50. Further, the user turns the front door 50 to remove the second decorative body 300 from the game machine main body.

  When attaching the second decorative body 300 to the game machine main body, the insertion portion 320c is inserted into the second groove 3a formed in the game machine frame 3 with the front door body 50 largely opened. Then, after the decoration body 310 is lifted to an upper position where interference with the front door 50 can be avoided, the front door 50 is rotated to a closed state. As a result, the vertical portion 320b is sandwiched, and the second decorative body 300 is held by the game machine main body. Then, the decoration body 310, which has been lifted upward, is moved to the position shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the second decorative body 300 is attached to the game machine main body, the second decorative body 300 can be temporarily fixed to the game machine frame 3 by inserting the insertion portion 320c into the second groove 3a. . Thereby, the work of attaching the second decorative body 300 to the game machine main body can be easily performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, by holding the vertical portion 220 b and the vertical portion 320 b between the front door body 50 and the gaming machine frame 3, the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body are provided. The body 300 is held by the gaming machine body. Since the vertical portion 220b and the vertical portion 320b are plate-shaped portions, the area to be held is sufficiently ensured. Thereby, the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are held in a stable state by the gaming machine main body. In addition, no special tool or the like is required for mounting the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300. Thereby, the work of attaching the decorative body can be facilitated.

  Further, the mounting portion 320 is made of a dimension or a material (for example, metal such as stainless steel) that can be easily bent and elastically deformed by an operator, and that a gap is provided between the second groove 3a and the insertion portion 320c. By forming, the decorative body main body 310 can be moved to a position that does not interfere with the front door body 50 that is lifted and rotated. Thereby, the second decorative body 300 can be mounted on the game machine main body while suppressing interference with the front door body 50, and the mounting work can be facilitated. Further, it is possible to prevent the opening and closing of the front door 50 from being hindered by the second decorative body 300.

  In addition, the first decorative body 200 can be temporarily fixed to the front door body 50 by inserting the insertion portion 220c provided in the first decorative body 200 into the first groove 50b formed in the front door body 50. it can. Also, by inserting the insertion portion 320c provided on the second decorative body 300 into the second groove 3a formed on the gaming machine frame 3, the second decorative body 300 is temporarily fixed to the gaming machine frame 3. be able to. In particular, in the first decorative body 200, the horizontal portion 220a can be brought into contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, so that the temporarily fixed first decorative body 200 can be particularly stabilized. As described above, since the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 can be temporarily fixed when the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are mounted on the game machine main body, the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 can be easily mounted.

  In addition, the front door 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 are covered with the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 held therein, and the same decoration is applied to an area that cannot be visually recognized by the player. I have. Thereby, even when the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are not attached, it is possible to suppress a feeling of strangeness such as a different decoration in only a part of the area.

  Further, a translucent plate 202 made of an acrylic resin is fitted into the first decorative body 200, and an insertion tube 201 having a hole for inserting the optical fiber cable 17 therein is provided behind the translucent plate 202 made of an acrylic resin. Have been. The optical fiber cable 17 extending from the gaming machine frame 3 is inserted into the insertion tube 201 and fixed, so that the light guided by the optical fiber cable 17 can be transmitted through the light transmitting plate fitted into the first decorative body 200. 202. Further, by arranging the decorative LEDs 10a and 10b behind the light transmitting plate 311 provided on the second decorative body 300, light from the decorative LEDs 10a and 10b is emitted from the light transmitting plate 311 of the second decorative body 300. can do. By emitting light from the decorative body as described above, the decorativeness of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be further improved.

  Further, an opening 203 penetrating from the front to the rear is formed in the first decorative body 200, and the speaker 8 formed on the front door body 50 is located in the opening 203. Thereby, the sound effect emitted from the speaker 8 can reach the player through the opening 203, and the effect can be further improved by emitting such a sound effect from the decorative body.

  Further, the blower 9 formed on the front door 50 is located in the opening 203 formed in the first decorative body 200. Thereby, the wind generated by the blower 9 can reach the player through the opening 203, and the staging effect can be further improved by emitting such wind from the decorative body.

  In addition, the first groove portion 50b is formed to have a larger formation range than the width of the insertion portion 220c (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, formed in a large part of the entire width of the front door body 50). The decorative body 200 can be attached to a desired position within the formation range of the first groove 50b. Similarly, by forming the formation range of the second groove portion 3a larger than the width of the insertion portion 320c (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, it is formed in most of the entire width of the gaming machine frame 3), The second decorative body 300 can be attached to a desired position within the formation range of the second groove 3a. Thereby, the range of selection of the attachment position of the decorative body can be expanded.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, the formation range of the first groove portion 50b and the second groove portion 3a is made larger than the width of the insertion portion provided in the decorative body, and the width of selection of the mounting position is widened. The width may be substantially the same as the width of the insertion portion. Thereby, the mounting position of the decorative body becomes clear, and the mounting operation can be easily performed.

  In addition, although it has been described that the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are mounted by elastically deforming the mounting portion, other mounting methods can be adopted. For example, the insertion portion is inserted into the front door body 50 or the groove portions 50b, 3a formed on the right surface of the gaming machine frame 3, and the first decoration body 200 and the second decoration body 300 are slid leftward to desired positions. You may make it do. When removing, the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 may be slid rightward to pull out the insertion portions 220c and 320c from the front door 50 or the right surface of the gaming machine frame 3. When such an attachment method is adopted, the attachment portion 220 and the attachment portion 320 may have a configuration that cannot be easily deformed.

  In addition, although the speaker 8 and the blower 9 are described as being attached to the front door 50, they may be provided at other locations. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a speaker and a blower are attached to a game machine frame, are extended from the game machine frame, and sound effects and wind are transmitted through the inside of a flexible tube connected to the decorative body. Since such a flexible tube can be guided to a desired position, it is possible to suppress the mounting position of the decorative body from being limited.

  In addition, it has been described that the front door body 50 is rotatably attached to the gaming machine frame 3 and changes between an open state and a closed state by rotating. However, the front door 50 may be mounted in another manner, for example, the front door 50 may be slidably mounted on the gaming machine frame 3 in the front-rear direction. By sliding the front door 50 in the front-back direction, the front door 50 can be changed between the open state and the closed state.

  In addition, the vertical portion 220b of the first decorative body 200 and the vertical portion 320b of the second decorative body 300 are sandwiched between the front door body 50 and the game machine frame 3, thereby stabilizing the holding state of the decorative body. . However, what is sandwiched therebetween is not limited to the front door body 50 and the gaming machine frame 3, and if it can be sandwiched between two members that change between a close contact state and a separated state, the decoration is performed in a stable state. Can hold the body.

  In addition, the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are attached to the upper part of the game machine main body, but the mounting position is not particularly limited. For example, the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are held at the right or lower part of the game machine main body. It may be held.

  Next, a gaming machine according to another embodiment (sometimes referred to as a “second embodiment”) will be described. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view focusing on an upper portion of a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment (second embodiment). FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view focusing on a portion where a decorative body is attached to a pachinko game machine according to another embodiment (second embodiment), and FIG. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view focusing on an attachment portion of the fourth decorative body. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment has many portions common to the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine. Therefore, in the following description, the configuration of a different portion will be mainly described. In the drawings, members having the same or similar configuration may use the same reference numerals as those used in the above embodiment.

  A speaker 70 is attached to the upper left portion of the front surface of the front door 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 600. The loudspeaker 70 is larger in size than the loudspeaker 8 (FIG. 4) of the above embodiment, and is provided with a metal mesh body 70a on the front surface. The speaker 70 emits a sound effect from the hole of the mesh body 70a.

  The third decorative body 400 has a decorative body 405 imitating the face of the character, and two temporary fixing portions 410 and a mounting portion 420 attached to the rear surface of the decorative body 405.

  The light transmitting plate 202 is fitted in the decorative body 405. An insertion tube 401 having a hole formed therein for inserting the optical fiber cable 17 is provided from the light transmitting plate 202 to the rear end of the decoration body 405. The insertion tube 401 is bent unlike the above embodiment.

  The temporary fixing portion 410 is made of, for example, metal and has an L-shaped cross section. When attaching the third decorative body 400 to the game machine main body, the temporary fixing portion 410 is hooked on the net-like body 70a of the speaker 70 to temporarily fix the third decorative body 400.

  The attachment portion 420 has a horizontal portion 420a attached to the decorative body main body 405 and a vertical portion 420b that is bent and perpendicular to the horizontal portion 420a. On the other hand, the mounting portion 420 is different from the above embodiment in that the mounting portion 420 does not have an insertion portion perpendicular to the vertical portion 420b. As described above, the mounting portion 420 having the horizontal portion 420a and the vertical portion 420b has a substantially L-shaped cross section. As described above, the third decorative body 400 is temporarily fixed to the speaker 70 by the temporary fixing portion 410 provided on the decorative body main body 405. Therefore, the insertion part for temporarily fixing the decorative body described in the above embodiment can be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the third decorative body 400 is in a state of being held by the game machine main body, the horizontal portion 420a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, and the vertical portion 420b is In this state, the game machine frame 3 and the front door 50 sandwich the game machine. As described above, the horizontal portion 420a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door 50, and the vertical portion 420b is sandwiched between the gaming machine frame 3 and the front door 50. The three decorations 400 can be held in the game machine main body in a stable state. When the third decorative body 400 is thus held by the gaming machine main body, the speaker 70 is located in the opening 203 formed in the decorative main body 405. Thereby, the sound effect emitted from the speaker 70 is emitted from the third decorative body 400 via the opening 203. The optical fiber cable 17 extending from the gaming machine frame 3 is inserted and fixed in an insertion tube 401 provided in the decoration body 405. Thus, similarly to the above embodiment, light can be emitted from the eyes of the decorative body main body 405 imitating the character.

  When removing the third decorative body 400 from the state shown in FIG. 8A, first, the front door body 50 is rotated to be separated from the gaming machine frame 3, and the front door body 50 is changed from the closed state to the open state. Change. Then, by releasing the state in which the temporary fixing portion 410 is hooked on the frame 70a of the speaker 70, the third decorative body 400 can be removed from the game machine main body.

  In the upper right part of the front surface of the front door 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 600, a decoration LED 10a and a decoration LED 10b are provided, and a movable button 75 is provided between these LEDs. The movable button 75 is driven by a driving means such as a solenoid (not shown), and changes between a protruding state protruding from the front door 50 and a non-protruding state not protruding. For example, the movable button 75 moves at the time of a notice effect or an effect during a jackpot, and executes various effects.

  The fourth decorative body 500 has a decorative body 510 imitating a butterfly, and a mounting portion 520 for mounting the decorative body 510 to the game machine main body. The decorative body main body 510 has the same configuration as the decorative body main body 310 (FIG. 3) of the above embodiment. The rear surface of the decorative body 510 is connected to the movable button 75 by, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener (not shown).

  The mounting portion 520 includes a horizontal portion 520a extending in the horizontal direction, a vertical portion 520b bent and perpendicular to the horizontal portion 520a, a plug portion 520c bent and vertical to the vertical portion 520b, and a decoration. A sliding portion 520d attached to the body 510 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction with respect to the horizontal portion 520a.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the fourth decorative body 500 is in a state of being held by the game machine main body, the horizontal portion 520a is in a state of contacting the upper surface of the front door body 50, and the vertical portion 520b is The game machine frame 3 and the front door 50 are in a state of being sandwiched therebetween, and the insertion portion 520c is in a state of being inserted into the second groove 3a formed in the game machine frame 3. As described above, the horizontal portion 520a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door 50, and the vertical portion 520b is nipped between the gaming machine frame 3 and the front door 50, so that the fourth portion is formed. The decorative body 500 is held in the game machine main body in a stable state. At this time, the decorative LEDs 10a and 10b formed on the front door body 50 are located behind the light transmitting plate 311 of the fourth decorative body 500 held by the game machine main body. Thus, the light emitted from the decorative LEDs 10a and 10b can be emitted from the fourth decorative body 500 through the light transmitting plate 311.

  The movable button 75 shown in FIG. 8B is in a non-projecting state (a state indicated by a solid line), and is in a state in which it does not largely project forward from the front door body 50. From this state, when the movable button 75 moves forward at the time of the announcement effect or the effect during the jackpot, the decorative body main body 510 is pressed by the movable button 75 and moves forward, and enters a protruding state (a state indicated by a two-dot chain line). Change. At this time, the sliding portion 520d moves in a moving space formed inside the horizontal portion 520a, and slides forward with respect to the horizontal portion 520a.

  On the other hand, when the movable button 75 moves backward from the protruding state (the state shown by the two-dot chain line), the decorative body 510 connected to the movable button 75 is pulled by the movable button 75 and moves backward. Then, when the movable button 75 moves to the non-projecting state (the state shown by the solid line), the fourth decorative body 500 returns to the state shown in FIG. 8B.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 600 according to another embodiment, the same operation and effect as those of the gaming machine according to the above embodiment can be exhibited. Further, by hooking the two temporary fixing portions 410 formed on the rear surface of the decorative body 405 on the mesh 70a of the speaker 70, the third decorative body 400 can be temporarily fixed to the game machine main body. This makes it easy to attach the third decorative body 400 to the game machine main body.

  Further, the third decorative body 400 can be temporarily fixed to the speaker 70 formed on the front door body 50. Thereby, it is not necessary to separately form a configuration for temporarily fixing the third decorative body 400 in the gaming machine main body, and the configuration of the gaming machine main body can be simplified. As described above, when the decorative body is temporarily fixed to the speaker or the like, the first groove 50b formed in the front door body 50 and the second groove 3a formed in the game machine frame 3 can be omitted. .

  In addition, by connecting the fourth decorative body 500 to the movable button 75 provided on the front door 50, the fourth decorative body 400 can be moved along with the movement of the movable button 75. Thus, the fourth decorative body 400 can be moved in accordance with the progress of the game, and the effect of the gaming machine can be enhanced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the decorative body is connected to the movable button 75 that moves in the front-back direction. However, for example, the decorative body may be moved in accordance with the movement of the movable body that moves in the up-down direction or the left-right direction. Good.

  Further, the present invention can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine and the like. The slot machine is, for example, an arbitrary gaming machine that can perform a predetermined game such as variable display of a pattern serving as a plurality of types of identification information and can provide a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically. A variable display that allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined bet amount (medal number or credit number) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) each of which can be identified. One game is ended by the display result of the device (for example, a plurality of reels) being derived and displayed, and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, RB winning etc.) can be generated.

  The slot machine has a housing (base portion) provided with a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and a see-through window is formed at a side end of the housing so as to be rotatably supported and allow the reel to be viewed. And a front door body. A part of the decoration may be held between the housing of such a slot machine and the front door to hold the decoration. As described above, also in the slot machine, the decorative body can be held by the front door that changes between the open state and the closed state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is used as the gaming machine. The number of borrowed balls that are circulated inside and borrowed in response to a lending request by a player and the number of prize balls awarded in accordance with a prize are added, while the number of game balls used in a game is subtracted. The present invention is also applicable to a so-called enclosed game machine that is stored and stored.

  The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration thereof is included in the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other exemplary embodiments described below, as well as changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  Further, among the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each of the modifications, and the configurations shown in the below-described embodiments and each of the modifications, all or some of the configurations may be arbitrarily combined.

  It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the below-described embodiments disclosed this time are merely examples in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above and the following description, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

Other gaming machines of the present invention include gaming machines that play games (for example, pachinko gaming machines 1, pachinko gaming machines 600, pachinko gaming machines 901).
The base unit (for example, the game board 2, the gaming machine frame 3, and the outer frame 60) and the open state where the front surface of the base unit is open (for example, as shown in FIG. The state changes between a state in which the gaming machine is separated from the gaming machine frame 3) and a closed state in which the gaming machine is closed (for example, a state in which the front door 50 covers the gaming machine frame 3 as shown in FIG. 5A). (For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the portion of the pachinko gaming machine 600 excluding the decorative body) having a door body (for example, the front door body 50).
A decorative body (for example, a first decorative body 200, a second decorative body 300, a third decorative body 400, a fourth decorative body 500) held in the game machine main body in a state of protruding from the gaming machine main body;
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components (for example, a driving mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second ramp section 90202, a third ramp section 90203, a fourth ramp section 90204, a fifth ramp section 90205, etc.) For example, effect control CPU 90120, VDP 90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B) for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means,
The output unit stops the output of the drive signal after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 21) from the input of the control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 21) (FIG. 21: Timeout) Function),
When the control unit outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control unit outputs the control signal and outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1 to time t1). The control signal is output until the predetermined period T elapses)
When the door is in the closed state, a part (for example, the vertical portions 220b, 320b, 420b, and 520b) of the decorative body is sandwiched between the base and the door, A gaming machine characterized by being held by the gaming machine body.

  According to the gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of holding a decorative body protruding from the gaming machine main body in a stable state. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the malfunction of the electronic component, it is possible to control the electronic component more stably.

  In the gaming machine, the decorative body protruding from the gaming machine body may be movable. When the decorative body moves, the movement may be controllable. Further, the decorative body may include a display device, an LED, and the like, and may be capable of displaying an image and emitting light. Display and light emission may be controllable. Further, in the gaming machine, a display device may be used instead of the decorative body, or the display device may be used together with the decorative body. If the operation of the electronic components becomes unstable during the game, and unintended effects or actions occur, the player may feel uncomfortable or untrustworthy. In addition, occurrence of unintended effects and actions can be suppressed at a high level. This leads to the reliability of the gaming machine. In particular, in the case of controlling the decorative body, the display device, the LED, and the like in the gaming machine, it is possible to avoid malfunction of the electronic components and high reliability of the operation. It is possible to obtain a higher level of effect of enhancing the interest of the user.

Further, as an example of a gaming machine capable of operating electronic components provided in the gaming machine more stably, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901 or the like) that performs a game,
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components (for example, a driving mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second ramp section 90202, a third ramp section 90203, a fourth ramp section 90204, a fifth ramp section 90205, etc.) For example, effect control CPU 90120, VDP 90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B) for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means,
The output unit stops the output of the drive signal after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 21) from the input of the control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 21) (FIG. 21: Timeout) Function),
When the control unit outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control unit outputs the control signal and outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1 to time t1). A game machine that outputs the control signal before the predetermined period T elapses). Hereinafter, an example of the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described as another embodiment.

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An example of a gaming machine according to another embodiment will be described below. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 901 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 9 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine viewed from the front. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board.

  Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “gaming machines”) 901 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 902 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (table) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 902. 903). A first special symbol display device 904A and a second special symbol display device 904B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 902 (in the example shown in FIG. 9, the lower right position of the game area 9010). Each of the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), and identifies each in a special figure game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a “special figure”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 904B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 9010 in the game board 902, an effect display device 905 as a display means is provided. The effect display device 905 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 905, the first special symbol display device 904A in the special figure game corresponds to the variation display of the first special figure and the second special symbol display device 904B corresponds to the variation display of the second special figure. For example, in an effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, an effect symbol, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) each of which can be identified, is variably displayed. The variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 905, “left,” “middle,” and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R are arranged. When the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the variation display in the special figure game, the effect is displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the effect display device 905. The fixed effect symbol (final stop symbol) which is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 905, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 904A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 904B. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols, each of which is identifiable, are displayed in a fluctuating manner, and the determined effect symbol resulting from the fluctuating display is “derived” (or simply “derived”). Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as special symbols and effect symbols, means stopping the identification information of the effect symbols and the like (also called complete stop display or final stop display) and terminating the variable display. .

  Above the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B, a first reservation display 9025A and a second reservation display 9025B are provided. In each of the first hold display 9025A and the second hold display 9025B, a hold for specifying the number of hold storages (number of special figure hold storages) as the number of hold storage information of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is specified. The memory display is performed.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 906A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning prize ball device 906B. This occurs based on a start winning prize due to (entering). That is, a start condition (also referred to as an “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of effect symbols is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 901 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, when the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not established, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is performed. Done.

  A first hold display area 905D and a second hold display area 905U are set at two lower left and right positions in the display area of the effect display device 905. In the first reserved display area 905D, the first special figure reserved storage number capable of specifying the number of the first reserved storage information generated based on the first start winning is displayed by the number of spherical (circular) reserved images H. Is done. In the second reserved display area 905U, the second special figure reserved storage number capable of specifying the number of second reserved storage information generated based on the second start winning is displayed by the number of spherical (circular) reserved images H. Is done.

  In the first hold display area 905D, each time the first hold storage information is generated, the hold image H is displayed on the left side in such a manner that the hold image increases, and a variable display based on the first hold storage information is executed. Each time, the reserved image H at the right end corresponding to the first reserved storage information is deleted, and a display is performed in which the remaining reserved images H are shifted one by one to the right. In the second hold display area 905U, each time the second hold storage information is generated, the hold images are displayed on the right side in such a manner that the hold image H increases, and the variable display based on the second hold storage information is executed. Each time, the reserved image H at the left end corresponding to the second reserved storage information is deleted, and a display is performed in which the remaining reserved images are shifted one by one to the left.

  During the execution of the change display corresponding to the hold display deleted (moved, shifted) from each of the first hold display area 905D and the second hold display area 905U, a change corresponding display corresponding to the change display is shown. An active display area AHA for displaying an image (hereinafter, referred to as “active image” or “active display”) AH is formed at the center of the hold display area. In the active display area AHA, the hold image H displayed in the first hold display area 905D or the second hold display area 905U has been displayed so far, for example, moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image AH is displayed in such a manner that it can be specified that the active image AH corresponds to the reserved image. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 905.

  With respect to the hold image H displayed in each of the first hold display area 905D and the second hold display area 905U, a hold display mode for changing the hold display mode before the variable display of the target hold storage information is executed. A change effect may be performed. In the hold display mode change effect, the display mode such as the color or shape of the hold image H is changed.

  For example, the color of the reserved image H can be changed to blue, green, and red. The hold display mode change effect is determined to be executed at a predetermined ratio, and when the change display result based on the hold storage information of the effect target is the big hit display result, the change after the change in the ratio of blue <green <red is performed. The color of the reserved image H is selected and determined (blue is the lowest selection ratio). On the other hand, when the variable display result is an out-of-color display result, the color of the reserved image H after the change has a ratio of red <green <blue. Is selected (red is the lowest selection ratio). Thus, the degree of expectation to the big hit based on the color of the changed hold image H when the hold display mode change effect is executed is set to have a ratio of blue <green <red. Therefore, when the hold display mode change effect is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of the big hit based on the color of the hold image after the change.

  Also for the active image AH, similarly to the suspension image H, a display mode change effect is executed, and the display mode such as the color or shape of the suspension image H is changed. With respect to such a display mode change effect of the active display, the display mode such as the color or shape after the change is determined in a mode in which the degree of expectation to the big hit can be specified with the same selection ratio as the hold display mode change mode. You. In addition, about an active display, it is not necessary to perform a display form change effect.

  Below the effect display device 905, a normal prize ball device 906A and a normal variable prize ball device 906B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 906A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball device 906B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normal open state in a vertical position and an enlarged open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. It has a tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second starting winning port as a starting area (second starting area).

  A special variable winning ball device 907 is provided below the normal winning ball device 906A and the normal variable winning ball device 906B. The special variable winning ball device 907 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 9082 for a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 10, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a special winning opening. On the surface of the game board 902, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area 9010, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

  Loudspeakers 908L and 908R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 903, and effect LEDs 909 are provided around the gaming area 9010. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal prize ball device 906A, the normal variable prize ball device 906B, the special variable prize ball device 907, etc.) in the game area 9010 of the pachinko gaming machine 901. . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 903, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 9010 is provided. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 903 below the gaming area 9010, a stick controller 9031A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R provided in the effect display device 905, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 904A is provided. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 904B, the variable display of the effect symbols is started. Then, the period from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbols to the end of the fluctuation display by the stop display of the fixed effect symbol in each of the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. In such a case, the effect symbol change display state may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the effect design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the effect design is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 905. By changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the effect design, or changing the change mode of the effect design, an effect operation different from before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as the change of the display mode of the character image or the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as “reach effect display” (or simply, “reach effect”). Note that in the reach effect, not only the display operation on the effect display device 905, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 908L and 908R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) on the light emitting element such as the effect LED 909, etc. before the reach state is reached. Operation modes different from the above operation modes may be included.

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

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variation display state of the rendering symbol does not become the reach state after the variation display of the rendering symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such an effect design variation display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variation display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  In the case where a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variation display state of the rendering symbol is in the reach state after the variation display of the rendering symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed or without the reach effect, the fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a fluctuation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a fluctuation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the fluctuation display result is “losing”.

  After a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the determined special symbol in the special figure game becoming a predetermined normal large hit symbol, the fixed effect symbol of the normal large hit combination (non-probable variable big hit combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “variable display mode” (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is "big hit" in the "big probability" big hit type, the state is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, the time reduction control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving control, as will be described later, the winning frequency of the ordinary symbol is increased, and the winning frequency of the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 906B is increased, that is, the so-called electric chew support is performed. In the time-saving control, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed after the end of the big hitting game state, and either of the conditions is satisfied that the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes, it may be ended.

  In the case where a predetermined probability changing big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the probability variation control (probability changing control) is performed together with the time saving control after the big hitting game state ends. By performing the probable change control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (the special figure display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probable change control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” and the state is controlled again to the big hit game state after the big hit game state ends. As in the case of the time saving control, when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the number of time savings, or 90 times different from the number of the time savings) after the end of the big hit game state, the probable change control ends. You may. In addition, even if the probable change control is ended when the “probable change fall” is determined to end the probable change control in the probable change drop lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit game state. Good.

  The pachinko gaming machine 901 includes various control boards such as a main board 9011, an effect control board 9012, an audio control board 9013, a first lamp board 90210, and a second lamp board 90220 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 901 has a relay board 9015 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, and a relay board 9019 for relaying a signal from the effect control board 9012. And so on. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on a back surface of the game board 902 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  The main board 9011 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 are mounted. The main board 9011 is mainly addressed to a function of setting random numbers used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 9012 and the like. 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.

  On the main board 9011, for example, a game control microcomputer 90100, a switch circuit 90110, a solenoid circuit 90111, and the like are mounted. The effect control board 9012 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 9011, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015, and displays the effect display device 905 and the speakers 908L and 908R. , A first ramp unit 909, a second ramp unit 90202, a third ramp unit 90203, a fourth ramp unit 90204, a fifth ramp unit 90205, and various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering. Is installed. That is, the effect control board 9012 controls the display operation on the effect display device 905, the sound output operation from the speakers 908L and 908R, the first lamp unit 909, the second lamp unit 90202, the third lamp unit 90203, and the fourth lamp unit 90204. , A function of performing a lighting / extinguishing operation of the fifth lamp unit 90205 and the like, and an operation of the driving mechanism 90201, that is, a function of controlling a production electric component to execute a predetermined production operation.

  The sound control board 9013 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 9012, and outputs sounds from the speakers 908L and 908R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 9012. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for the purpose.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 includes a first lamp driving unit 9014. The first lamp drive unit 9014 is configured to supply a drive signal to each LED of the first lamp unit 909 based on a control signal from the effect control board 9012, and to turn on or off each LED separately. The first lamp driving unit 9014 and the first lamp unit 909 may be mounted on the same board (a board different from the relay board 9019), or may be mounted on different boards.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 includes a second lamp driving unit 9092, a third lamp driving unit 9093, a fourth lamp driving unit 9094, and a fifth lamp driving unit 9095. The second lamp driving unit 9092, the third lamp driving unit 9093, and the fourth lamp driving unit 9094 are mounted on the first lamp board 90210. The fifth lamp driver 9095 is mounted on the second lamp board 90220.

  The second lamp drive unit 9092 supplies a drive signal to each LED 90202A (see FIG. 25) of the second lamp unit 90202 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9019, and controls each LED 90202A. It is configured to be turned on or off separately. The third lamp driving unit 9093 supplies a driving signal to each LED of the third lamp unit 90203 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9019 and the third lamp driving unit 9093, It is configured to turn on or off the LEDs separately. The fourth lamp driving unit 9094 supplies a driving signal to each LED of the fourth lamp unit 90204 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9019, and turns on or off each LED separately. It is configured to be. The fifth lamp driving unit 9095 supplies a driving signal to each LED of the fifth lamp unit 90205 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9019 and the fourth lamp driving unit 9094, and It is configured to turn on or off the LEDs separately.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 includes an accessory driving unit 9091. The accessory driving unit 9091 is configured to supply a driving signal to a stepping motor or the like of the driving mechanism 90201 based on a control signal from the effect control board 9012 to operate the driving mechanism 90201. The accessory driving unit 9091 and the stepping motor in the driving mechanism 90201 may be mounted on the same board (a board different from the relay board 9019), or may be mounted on different boards.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 is relayed by the relay board 9015. The control command transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9015 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte representing MODE (command classification) and the second byte representing EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 11A is an example, and another command form may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11 (B), different EXT data differs depending on the result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the result of determining the type of big hit. Is set.

  The game control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the main board 9011 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 90101 for storing a game control program and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 90102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 90103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random number independently of the CPU 90103 The configuration includes a random number circuit 90104 to be performed and an input / output port (I / O) 90105.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random value counted on the main board 9011 side. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, on the main substrate 9011 side, a random number value MR1 'for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2' for determining a jackpot type, and a random value MR3 'for determining a variation category. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 'for determining the ordinary figure display result and the random number value MR5' for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. Note that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 90104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values MR1 ′ to MR5 ′. The CPU 90103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 90104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 90154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of .about.MR5 'may be counted.

  FIG. 13 shows a specific example of a variation category and a variation pattern. The ROM 90101 provided in the game control microcomputer 90100 shown in FIG. 10 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 90101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 90103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 90101 also includes data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control commands) constituting a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 90103 for transmitting control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 9011, and FIG. Data and the like constituting a table as shown in FIG. 13 are stored.

  FIG. 14 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 90101. In this embodiment, a first special figure display result determination table 90130A shown in FIG. 14A and a second special figure display result determination table 90130B shown in FIG. It is prepared. The first special figure display result determination table 90130A derives and displays a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in a first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 904A. Previously, whether to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state or to control the variable display result to the "small hit" to the small hit game state, to determine the special figure display result Is a table referred to for determination based on the random number value MR1 ′. The second special figure display result determination table 90130B derives and displays a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in a second special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 904B. Previously, whether to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state or to control the variable display result to the "small hit" to the small hit game state, to determine the special figure display result Is a table referred to for determination based on the random number value MR1 ′.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 90131 stored in the ROM 90101. The jackpot type determination table 90131 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 ′ for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to “big hit” and the big hit game state is controlled. This is a table that is referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 90131, the first special figure display device 904A executes the first special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure), or the second special figure display apparatus 904B executes the second special figure game. Depending on whether the (special figure game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 ′ for determining the jackpot type is “non-probable”, “probable”, “ It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as "probability".

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 90100 shown in FIG. 10 may be a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. The RAM 90102 is provided with a game control data holding area 90150 as shown in FIG. 16, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 and the like. The game control data holding area 90150 shown in FIG. 16 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 90151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 90151B, a general figure holding storage unit 90151C, a game control flag setting unit 90152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 90153, a game control counter setting unit 90154, and a game control buffer setting unit 90155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 90151A stores a special figure game (not yet started) in which a game ball has passed (entered) a first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 906A and a first starting winning has occurred, but has not yet started. The first special figure display device 904A stores the first special figure game reservation data (first special figure reservation information). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 90151A associates the winning order (the detection order of game balls) with the first start winning opening with the reservation number, and the CPU 90103 uses the random number based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 'to MR3' extracted from the circuit 90104 and the like are stored as pending data (first special figure pending information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). I do.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 90151B stores a special figure game in which a game ball has passed (entered) a second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 906B and a second starting winning has occurred but has not yet started. The storage data (second special figure reservation information) of the (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 904B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 90151B associates the winning number (game ball detection order) with the holding number in the second starting winning opening and associates the holding number with the CPU 90103 based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 'to MR3' extracted from the circuit 90104 and the like are stored as pending data (second special figure pending information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). I do.

  Note that the first special figure display device 904A holds the first special figure game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) and the second special figure display device 904B displays the second special figure game. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning) may be stored in a common hold storage unit in association with the hold number.

  The general figure holding storage unit 90151C stores the hold data regarding the general figure game that has not yet been started by the ordinary symbol display 9020 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 9041 is detected by the gate switch 9021. Information). For example, the general figure storage unit 90151C determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 90104 and the like by the CPU 90103 based on the passage of the game ball, in association with the reservation number in the order in which the game ball passed through the pass gate 9041. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 ′ for use is stored as pending data (general-purpose pending information) until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 905 is provided on the back side of the game board 902, and can be visually recognized through an opening 902c formed in the game board 902. In addition, a frame-shaped center decoration frame 9051 is provided in the opening 902c of the game board 902. An effect unit 90300 is provided between the rear surface of the game board 902 and the effect display device 905, and the effect control board 9012 includes a drive mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, A plurality of electronic components such as a sensor, a second lamp unit 90202, a third lamp unit 90203, and a fourth lamp unit 90204 are connected. In FIG. 10, illustrations of these electronic components other than the drive mechanism 90201 and the fifth lamp unit 90205 are omitted.

  RAM 90122 mounted on effect control board 9012 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. The display control unit 90123 mounted on the effect control board 9012 controls an effect image displayed on the effect display device 905 based on the control of the effect control CPU 90120 (for example, based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 90120). It outputs a video signal and displays an effect image on the effect display device 905. As an example, the display control unit 90123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor) 90123A (see FIG. 19), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 90123B (see FIG. 19), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like. For example, the effect control CPU 90120 transmits a display control command for specifying an effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 905 to the display control unit 90123 according to the display control data included in the effect control pattern. The display control unit 90123 uses the data stored in the CGROM or the like (storage unit) in accordance with the display control command from the effect control CPU 90120 to display a video signal for displaying the effect image specified by the display control command. Is output. As a result, the video signal of the effect image according to the control of the effect control CPU 90120 (control based on the effect control pattern or the like) is output, and the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 905. Become.

  The I / O 90125 mounted on the effect control board 9012 has, for example, an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 9011 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 9012. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 90125, a video signal transmitted to the effect display device 905, a control signal (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 9013, and a transmission to the first lamp driver 9014 Control signal, the second lamp driving unit 9092 (or the third lamp driving unit 9093), the fourth lamp driving unit 9094 (or the fifth lamp driving unit 9095), and the accessory driving unit 9091 via the relay board 9019. Control signals and the like transmitted to each are output. The control signal is supplied as a serial signal.

  In the effect control board 9012, for example, the random number circuit 90124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

  The ROM 90121 mounted on the effect control board 9012 shown in FIG. 10 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 90121 stores table data configuring a plurality of determination tables prepared for the performance control CPU 90120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data configuring various performance control patterns, and the like. I have.

  For example, the ROM 90121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to to determine the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first hold display area 905D to any of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 90121 stores a plurality of pending display mode determination tables that differ from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the pending display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios. In the pending display mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number value MR6 ′ (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first pending display is assigned to each of the display modes of the first pending display. I have. Instead of a plurality of suspension display mode determination tables, one large suspension display mode determination table including information of all suspension display mode determination tables may be stored in ROM 90121.

  Further, for example, the ROM 90121 stores a suspended display mode determination table that is referred to to determine the display mode of the second suspended display displayed in the second suspended display area 905U to any one of a plurality of types. I have. Specifically, the ROM 90121 stores a plurality of pending display mode determination tables that differ from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the pending display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios. In the pending display mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR6 ′ (not shown) for determining the display mode of the second pending display is assigned to each of the display modes of the second pending display. I have. Instead of a plurality of suspension display mode determination tables, one large suspension display mode determination table including information of all suspension display mode determination tables may be stored in ROM 90121.

  In addition, the ROM 90121 stores a pending effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to to determine whether or not to perform the pending effect (also referred to as “effect effect” or “suspended change effect”). More specifically, in the pending effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value MR7 '(not shown) for determining whether or not the pending effect is performed, in each of the case where the pending effect is not executed and the case where the reserved effect is executed Is assigned. In this embodiment, the hold effect is a look-ahead notice effect in which the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first hold display area 905D is changed to a notice mode, and a hold effect displayed in the second hold display area 905U. A look-ahead notice effect in which the display mode of the display is changed to the notice mode. Note that there are a plurality of types of pending effects, and there is also a pending change effect in which a character or the like acts on the pending display in the display area of the rendering display device 905 to change the display mode of the pending display. The hold change effect also includes a hold change gassed effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the effect display device 905 but does not change the display mode of the hold display.

  Further, the ROM 90121 stores an active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to to determine whether or not to execute an active display change effect (successful effect) for changing a special image including an active display. More specifically, in the active display change execution presence / absence determination table, a random number value MR7 '(not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect is used for each of the case where the active display change effect is not executed and the case where the active display change effect is executed. Are assigned (determined values).

  In this embodiment, the active display change effect is an effect of changing a special image to a notice mode (main notice effect). In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, information according to the active display (for example, the active display or characters or images displayed around the active display or around the active display frame) are set in the notice mode. This is an effect to be changed (main announcement effect). As described above, in the active display change effect, a common effect, a successful effect (also referred to as an active display change effect) executed when changing the special image after executing the common effect, and a common effect were executed. A failure effect (also called an active display change gaseous effect) that is executed when the special image is not changed later is included. The successful effect is an effect that acts on the special image in the display area of the effect display device 905 to change the display mode of the special image. On the other hand, the failure effect does not change the display mode of the special image by not acting on the special image in the display area of the effect display device 905, or acts on the special image in the display region of the effect display device 905, but does not affect the special image. An effect that does not change the display mode.

  Further, the active display change effect includes a first system change effect in which the mode of the special image is a change of the first system and is changed to any one of a plurality of modes, and a change of the special image in the second system. And a second system change effect for changing to any one of a plurality of modes. The first system change effect includes a common effect, a success effect, and a failure effect according to the first system change effect, and the second system change effect corresponds to the second system change effect. There are common effects, successful effects, and failed effects. Note that the first system change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the active display (active display displayed as a special image) in the special image, and the second system change effect is an active display frame (special image) in the special image. The effect is to change the display mode of an active display frame (displayed as an image).

  Further, the ROM 90121 stores the first system change effect referred to for determining the execution timing of the first system change effect, which is one of the active display change effects (ie, timing at which to execute the change). An effect execution timing determination table is stored. In the first system change effect, the rate at which the successful effect related to the first system change effect is executed differs depending on the execution timing of the first system change effect. Also, the ROM 90121 stores a plurality of effect execution timing determination tables for the first system change effect that differ from each other in the types of execution timing and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the execution timing determination table for the first system change effect. It may be. In the first system change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first system change effect is assigned to each execution timing. I have. Also, instead of a plurality of first system change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first system change effect execution timing determination table including information of all first system change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in ROM 90121. You may memorize it.

  Further, the ROM 90121 stores a second system change reference that is referred to for determining the execution timing of the second system change effect, which is one of the active display change effects (ie, the timing at which to execute the change). An effect execution timing determination table is stored. In the second system change effect, the rate at which the successful effect related to the second system change effect is executed differs depending on the execution timing of the second system change effect. Further, the ROM 90121 stores a plurality of effect execution timing determination tables for the second system change effect that are different from each other in the types of execution timing and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the execution timing determination table for the second system change effect. It may be. In the second system change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the second system change effect execution timing is assigned to each execution timing. I have. Also, instead of a plurality of second system change effect execution timing determination tables, one large second system change effect execution timing determination table including information of all second system change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in ROM 90121. You may memorize it.

  The effect display device 905 includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel and a driver circuit for driving the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 90123 to the effect display device 905 via the I / O 90125 under the control of the effect control CPU 90120 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and causes the display panel to display an image represented by the video signal. As a result, the effect display device 905 displays various effect images.

  The display control unit 90123 controls the first lamp unit 909 and the second lamp unit 90202 under the control of the effect control CPU 90120 in addition to the control of the effect display device 905. Here, the details of the drive control for the drive mechanism 90201 and the flow of the light emission control for the first lamp unit 909, the second lamp unit 90202, and the like will be described later.

  The effect control CPU 90120, ROM 90121, and RAM 90122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 9012.

  The effect control board 9012 includes a wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the effect display device 905 and a signal for transmitting an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command to the sound control board 9013. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (light decoration signal) indicating a command to the first lamp driving unit 9014, wiring for transmitting an information signal indicating a command to the relay board 9019, and the like are connected. Further, on the effect control board 9012, wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a player's operation action on the stick controller 9031A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 9031B Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 9035B is also connected.

[Structure of directing unit]
Next, the rendering unit 90300 will be described based on FIG. 17 and FIG. FIG. 17A is a front view showing a rendering unit, and FIG. 17B is a rear view. FIG. 18A is a front view showing a state where the movable part is at the tilt position, and FIG. 18B is a front view showing a state where the movable part is at the upright position.

  As shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 17 and FIG. A base portion 90301, a movable portion 90302 rotatably provided with respect to the base portion 90301, a tilt position where the movable portion 90302 is tilted horizontally (see FIG. 18A), and a standing position where the movable portion 90302 stands vertically (see FIG. 18A). (See FIG. 18 (B)) and a first effect motor 90303 which rotates between them.

  A bearing hole 90310 is formed through the base portion 90301, and a guide groove 90311 having an arc shape centered on the bearing hole 90310 is formed around the bearing hole 90310. At the lower right position of the bearing hole 90310 on the back surface of the base portion 90301, a first effect motor 90303 for rotating the movable portion 90302 is fixedly provided on the back surface, and the drive which penetrates through the base portion 90301 and protrudes forward. A rotating disk 90312 is fixed to the tip of a shaft (not shown). The first effect motor 90303 is a part of the drive mechanism 90201.

  A shaft member 90313 that projects in the front-rear direction is protrudingly provided at a predetermined peripheral edge of the turntable 90312, and a lower end of a link member 90314 is rotatably supported by the shaft member 90313. In addition, a detection piece 90315 is protruded from the periphery of the turntable 90312 on the opposite side of the shaft member 90313, and the detection piece 90315 is detected by a position detection sensor 90316 provided below the turntable 90312. The effect control CPU 90120 can specify that the movable portion 90302 is located at the tilt position.

  The movable portion 90302 includes a rotating member 90320, a movable member 90321 provided on the front side of the rotating member 90320 so as to be slidable with respect to the rotating member 90320, and a movable member 9031 provided on the back side of the rotating member 90320. 90321 and a rack gear 90322 that moves integrally. The movable member 90321 can reciprocate between a first position on the rotation shaft 325 side with respect to the rotation member 90320 and a second position farther from the rotation shaft 90325 than the first position.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 90120 executes a movable effect of moving the movable member 90321 between the first position and the second position when the movable portion 90302 is at the upright position. ing. When the movable member 90321 is at the first position, at least a part of the movable member 90321 retreats below the display screen of the effect display device 905, and at least a part of the movable member 90321 overlaps the front surface of the display screen of the effect display device 905 at the second position. (See FIG. 9).

  The rotating member 90320 is formed of a substantially plate-shaped member extending in the left-right direction. The rotating member 90320 is inserted into the bearing hole 90310 from the rear side on the right side of the front surface to protrude from the rotating shaft 90325 and the left side of the rotating shaft 90325. A first guide shaft 90326 inserted into the guide groove 90311 from the rear side, and a second guide shaft 90327 projected from the upper right of the rotating shaft 90325 and inserted into the guide groove 90311 from the rear are projected. I have.

  An upper end of a link member 90314 is rotatably supported at a distal end of a second guide shaft 90327 which is inserted through the guide groove 90311 and protrudes toward the front side of the base portion 90301. That is, the turntable 90312 and the rotating member 90320 are connected via the link member 90314. A coil spring 90328 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 90325 to constantly bias the rotating member 90320 toward the upright position.

  On the left side of the first guide shaft 90326, a linear slide groove that guides the movable member 90321 in the left-right direction extends in the left-right direction. Above the slide groove on the front surface of the rotating member 90320, a second effect motor 90330 for sliding the movable member 90321 is fixed, and a drive shaft that passes through the base portion 90301 and projects rearward is provided. A pinion gear 331 for operating the rack gear 90322 is fixed to the tip. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as the second effect motor 90330. The second effect motor 90330 is a part of the driving mechanism 90201.

  A hook that locks the left end of a tension spring 90323 for urging the rack gear 90322 projects rearward from the left rear surface of the rotating member 90320. In addition, a position detection sensor 90333 for detecting a detection piece formed at the right end of the rack gear 90322 is provided on the rear surface on the right side. Can specify that the movable member 90321 is located at the first position.

  The movable member 90321 has a disk-shaped light emitting portion 90321A and a mounting portion 90321B extending rightward from the light emitting portion 90321A. The light emitting section 90321A has a fifth lamp section 90205 (not shown) provided therein, and can emit light forward. Further, two bosses are provided on the back surface of the mounting portion 90321B, and the bosses are inserted into the slide grooves of the rotating member 90320 and fixed to the rack gear 90322, so that the movable member 90321 disposed on the front side of the rotating member 90320 can be provided. A rack gear 90322 arranged on the rear side of the rotating member 90320 is integrated.

  The integrated movable member 90321 and the rack gear 90322 are guided by the two bosses in the slide grooves so as to be slidable in the left-right direction with respect to the rotating member 90320. On the right side of the rack gear 90322, a hook 90335 is provided to protrude rearward to lock the right end of a tension spring 90323 whose left end is locked to the hook 90332 of the rotating member 90320. That is, the tension spring 90323 has one end locked to the hook 90332 of the rotating member 90320 and the other end locked to the hook 90335 of the rack gear 90322, so that the movable member 90321 always faces the second position. Energize.

  The movable section 90302 of the rendering unit 90300 thus configured is located at a tilted position in the initial driving state, as shown in FIG. Then, the turntable 90312 is rotated clockwise in the front view by the first effecting motor 90303, and the second guide shaft 90327 is pulled downward by the link member 90314, so that the rotation shaft 90312 is centered on the rotation shaft 90325. It rotates clockwise by about 90 degrees and rotates to the standing position shown in FIG. When rotating from the tilt position to the standing position, the urging force of the coil spring 90328 acts, so that the load on the first effect motor 90303 is reduced. In addition, by reversely driving the first effect motor 90303, the first effect motor 90303 is rotated from the upright position to the inclined position.

[Details of light emission control and drive control]
Here, referring to FIG. 21, drive control for the drive mechanism 90201 and light emission for the first ramp unit 909, the second ramp unit 90202, the third ramp unit 90203, the fourth ramp unit 90204, the fifth ramp unit 90205, etc. The control flow and the like will be described.

  The first lamp drive unit 9014 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each LED of the first lamp unit 909 by a serial / parallel conversion IC 9014B (hereinafter, also referred to as “conversion IC 9014B”). ). A plurality of conversion ICs 9014B may be provided according to the number of LEDs to be driven. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 9014B. The address may be set by a method similar to that of the later-described conversion IC 9093B (details will be described later). The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 9014B is supplied from the VDP 90123A to the conversion IC 9014B via the I / O 90125. Each LED of the first lamp unit 909 driven by the first lamp driving unit 9014 is, for example, each structure (for example, a normal winning prize ball device 906A, a normal variable prize ball device 906B, a special variable prize ball device 907, etc.) in the game area 9010. ) Functions as a decorative LED provided around. The effect control board 9012 and the board on which the first lamp driving unit 9014 is provided are electrically connected to each other via a wiring member such as a flexible cable and a harness.

  The second lamp driving unit 9092 outputs a control signal supplied as a serial signal from the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9019 to a driving signal for individually driving each LED 90202A (see FIG. 25) of the second lamp unit 90202. And a serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B (hereinafter, also referred to as “conversion IC 9092B”). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 9092B. The address may be set by a method similar to that of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9093B described later (details will be described later). The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 9092B is supplied from the VDP 90123A to the conversion IC 9092B via the I / O 90125 and the relay board 9019. The effect control board 9012 and the relay board 9019 are electrically connected to the relay board 9019 and the first lamp board 90210 via wiring members such as a flexible cable and a harness.

  The third lamp drive unit 9093 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each LED of the third lamp unit 90203 by a serial / parallel conversion IC 9093B (hereinafter also referred to as “conversion IC 9093B”). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 9093B (details will be described later).

  The control signal includes a part that specifies an address. The conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B are connected to each other. When the address specified by the supplied control signal is not the same as its own address (here, the address specifies the conversion IC 9093B). In this case, the control signal is supplied to the conversion IC 9093B as it is. As described above, the conversion IC 9093B receives the control signal via the conversion IC 9092B, which is the conversion IC located at the preceding stage. With such a configuration, the control signal is accurately supplied to the conversion IC having the address specified by the control signal. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B is supplied from the effect control CPU 90120 to the conversion IC 9092B of the second lamp driving unit 9092 via the I / O 90125 and the relay board 9019.

  The fourth lamp driving unit 9094 is a serial / parallel conversion IC 9094B (hereinafter, also referred to as a “conversion IC 9094B”) that converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a driving signal for individually driving each LED of the fourth lamp unit 90204. ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 9094B. Note that the address may be set in a manner similar to that of the conversion IC 9093B or the like. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 9094B is supplied from the VDP 90123A to the conversion IC 9094B via the I / O 90125 and the relay board 9019. Each LED of the second lamp unit 90202, the third lamp unit 90203, and the fourth lamp unit 90204 driven by the second lamp driving unit 9092, the third lamp driving unit 9093, and the fourth lamp driving unit 9094 is, for example, a game area. It functions as a part of the effect LED 909 provided in the periphery of the 9010. Therefore, the first lamp substrate 90210 is provided around the game area 9010.

  The fifth lamp driving unit 9095 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a serial / parallel conversion IC 9095B (hereinafter, also referred to as a “conversion IC 9095B”) that converts each control signal individually driving each LED of the fifth lamp unit 90205. ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 9095B. Note that the address may be set in a manner similar to that of the conversion IC 9093B or the like. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 9095B is supplied from the VDP 90123A to the conversion IC 9094B via the I / O 90125 and the relay board 9019. Each LED of the fifth lamp portion 90205 driven by the fifth lamp driving portion 9095 is provided in the light emitting portion 90321A shown in FIG. The second lamp substrate 90220 itself is also provided in the light emitting section 90321A, and a control signal from the fourth lamp driving section 9094 is supplied via the wiring 90361 shown in FIG.

  The type of control signal that the VDP 90123A outputs to the conversion IC 9014B, the conversion IC 9092B, and the conversion IC 9094B depends on lighting data (LED lighting pattern, data indicating which LED is turned on, etc.) stored in the CGROM 90123B, and the like. It is specified. The lighting data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 90123B. This is because the VDP90123A is designed to use compressed data. As a result, data can be handled efficiently. And it can suppress that a data amount becomes large.

  The VDP 90123A supplies a control signal according to the lighting data to the conversion IC 9014B, the conversion IC 9092B, and the conversion IC 9094B under the control of the effect control CPU 90120 (supplies a control signal that specifies an address of a supply destination IC). . Each of the conversion IC 9014B, the conversion IC 9092B, and the conversion IC 9094B includes a latch circuit, a shift register, and the like, and includes a control signal for designating its own address other than a part for designating an address. Is converted into a parallel drive signal by separating a drive signal (1 bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)) into respective drive signals (1 bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)). LED) are supplied with the converted parallel drive signals at the same time. Such operations are sequentially repeated, so that the first lamp unit 909, the second lamp unit 90202, the third lamp unit 90203, the fourth lamp unit 90204, and the fourth lamp unit 909, in a mode (light emission color, light emission period) according to the lighting data. The five lamp unit 90205 emits light.

  Note that the LED 90202A (and the LED 90202B) of the second lamp unit has RGB LEDs as described later. The same applies to the LEDs of other lamp units. The drive signal is generated corresponding to each of the RGB LEDs, and is individually input to each of the RGB LEDs. In this embodiment, the LED is turned on (emit light) by the Low signal. Since the drive signal is repeatedly output each time the control signal is supplied, the supply period of the Low signal becomes longer when the Low signal is continuously output. If the supply period of the Low signal (the number of times the Low signal is output) is long, the light emission period of the LED is also long, and the LED appears to emit light accordingly. As described above, the drive signal repeatedly output is subjected to PWM control by the number of times of the Low signal, and the light emission luminance of each LED (light emission luminance of each color) is controlled by the light emission period by PWM control (that is, the period of the Low signal). Is done. For this reason, each LED 90202A can individually emit color light in response to a control signal that is repeatedly supplied. Has become).

  The accessory driving unit 9091 is a serial / parallel conversion IC 9091B (hereinafter, referred to as “conversion”) that converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each of the stepping motors (usually a plurality) included in the drive mechanism 90201. IC 9091B) and a drive driver 9091C that supplies a drive current corresponding to the drive signal to the drive mechanism 90201. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 9091B. The address may be set by a method similar to that of the later-described conversion IC 9093B (details will be described later). The drive mechanism 90201 is the first effect motor 90303 and the second effect motor 90330 shown in FIG. The accessory drive unit 9091 itself is provided on the game board 902, and the motor control signal from the drive driver 9091C of the accessory drive unit 9091 is transmitted to the first effect motor 90303 and the second effect motor 90330 via wiring. Supplied. The effect control board 9012 and the board on which the accessory driving unit 9091 are provided are electrically connected to each other via a wiring member such as a flexible cable and a harness.

  The control signal output by the effect control CPU 90120 is determined by the drive data included in the effect control pattern stored in the ROM 90121 (how the motor of the drive mechanism 90201 is moved, and which motor is driven). , Etc.). The lighting data and the driving data are stored in the ROM 90121 uncompressed. This is because the effect control CPU 90120 is designed to use uncompressed data. As a result, data can be handled efficiently.

  The effect control CPU 90120 supplies a control signal according to the drive data to the conversion IC 9091B via the relay board 9019. The conversion IC 9091B includes a latch circuit, a shift register, and the like, and among control signals for specifying its own address, data signals other than the part for specifying the address (here, 24-bit data indicating High or Low for each bit). Signal) into a drive signal (a 1-bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)) to convert a serial control signal into a parallel drive signal and convert it into a drive target (each stepping motor). The respective parallel drive signals are simultaneously supplied. By repeating such operations sequentially, the drive mechanism 90201 operates in a manner according to the drive data, and drives the movable member 90321.

  The sound output via the sound control board 9013 is performed by the effect control CPU 90120, but may be performed by the display control unit 90123. Further, under the control of the effect control CPU 90120, the VDP 90123A generates a video signal according to the image data stored in the CGROM 90123B, supplies the video signal to the effect display device 905, and displays the effect image. The image data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 90123B. This is because the VDP90123A is designed to use compressed data. As a result, data can be handled efficiently. And it can suppress that a data amount becomes large.

  The effect control board 9012 supplies power to the second lamp driving unit 9092 via the relay board 9019 and supplies power to the second lamp unit 90202 via the second lamp driving unit 9092. For example, the effect control board 9012 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 9092B of the second lamp driving unit 9092, outputs VCL1 for the LED 90202A of the second lamp unit 90202, and outputs VCL2 for the LED 90202B. These are provided on separate lines to each of the conversion IC 9092B and the LEDs 90202A, 90202B (ie, power is provided on separate supply lines). The effect control board 9012 supplies power to the first lamp driving unit 9014 via the relay board 9019 and supplies power to the first lamp unit 909 via the first lamp driving unit 9014. For example, the effect control board 9012 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 9014B of the first lamp driving unit 9014 and outputs VCL1 for the LED of the first lamp unit 909. These are supplied on separate lines to each of the conversion IC 9014B and the LED. The effect control board 9012 also supplies power to the third lamp driving unit 9093, the fourth lamp driving unit 9094, and the fifth lamp driving unit 9095, similarly to the second lamp driving unit 9092.

  Note that each VCC and each VCL1 (or each VCL2) supplied to each conversion IC and each LED may be generated independently of each other and supplied through separate supply lines, or at least a part may be supplied with a common voltage. You may make it.

  The effect control board 9012 supplies power to the accessory driving unit 9091 via the relay board 9019. The accessory driving unit 9091 supplies power to the driving mechanism 90201 based on the power from the effect control board 9012 to operate the driving mechanism 90201 (power may be supplied in the form of a driving signal). For example, the effect control board 9012 outputs VDD as a voltage required for driving the stepping motor of the driving mechanism 90201, and the VDD is finally supplied to the stepping motor of the driving mechanism 90201.

  The effect control board 9012 outputs 5 V (VCC) as a voltage required for driving the conversion IC, and the VCC is supplied to the conversion IC 9091B of the accessory driving unit 9091. For example, effect control board 9012 outputs 5 V (VCC) as a voltage required for driving drive mechanism 90201 to conversion IC 9091B.

  Note that a detection signal from the rotation position sensor provided in the drive mechanism 90201 (a signal that detects the initial position of the motor that moves the movable member 90321) is fed back to the effect control CPU 90120.

  A plurality of serial / parallel conversion ICs (conversion ICs 9014B, 9091B to 9095B) may be provided in accordance with the number of driving targets (control targets) (stepping motors, LEDs, and the like) and the number of terminals (for example, In the driving unit 9091, one or more other conversion ICs of the same type are provided in addition to the conversion IC 9091B). In this case, a plurality of conversion ICs (conversion ICs of the same type) are connected in series, and a unique address is individually set. The effect control CPU 90120 and the VDP 90123A output a control signal that specifies the address of the conversion IC connected to the drive target. When the control signal is output, the first conversion IC among the serially connected conversion ICs first receives the control signal. If the control signal specifies the address of the first conversion IC, the first conversion IC converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs it. When the control signal does not specify the address of the first conversion IC (when the subsequent conversion IC is specified), the first conversion IC transfers the control signal to the second conversion IC as it is. Output. When the control signal from the first conversion IC specifies its own address, the conversion IC connected secondly converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs it. If it does not designate its own address, the control signal is supplied to the next connected conversion IC as described above. As a result, a control signal can be transmitted to a desired conversion IC. Note that when there are a plurality of conversion ICs 9092B, a control signal designating the address of the conversion ICs 9093B is supplied to the conversion ICs 9093B after passing through each of the plurality of conversion ICs 9092B.

  With the above-described configuration, the effect control CPU 90120 controls the speakers 908L and 908R via the audio control board 9013 to output sound, and outputs the first sound via the display control unit 90123 and the first lamp driving unit 9014. The lamp unit 909 is turned on / off, the second lamp unit 90202 is turned on / off via the display control unit 90123 and the second lamp driving unit 9092, and the display unit 90123 and the third lamp driving unit 9093 are turned on / off. The third lamp unit 90203 is turned on / off, the fourth lamp unit 90204 is turned on / off via the display control unit 90123 and the fourth lamp driving unit 9094, and the display control unit 90123 and the fifth lamp driving unit 9095 are turned on / off. The fifth lamp unit 90205 is turned on / off via the accessory driving unit 9091 and the driving mechanism 902 via the accessory driving unit 9091. 1 is operated, move the movable member 90321, and or to display an effect image to the display area of the effect display device 905 via the display control unit 90123 executes various effects of.

  Next, an output method (timing) of a control signal output from the effect control board 9012 will be described. As described above, the conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B output drive signals for driving the electronic components to be driven (the drive mechanism 90201, the LED, and the like) based on the control signals output from the effect control board 9012. As a method for continuously driving the electronic components, for example, when the conversion IC receives a control signal (ON signal) for outputting a drive signal, the output of the drive signal is stopped. Until receiving the control signal (OFF signal), the driving signal is continuously output.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 20, when the control signal (ON signal) is output at time t1 and the conversion IC receives the control signal, the conversion IC continues to output the LED drive signal. In this case, the LED maintains the lighting state. Note that, as described above, the LED drive signal is output as a PWM signal, but is simplified in FIG. 20 for explanation.

  However, according to the above-described configuration, for example, in a state where each conversion IC receives an input of a control signal (ON signal) and drives an electronic component, thereafter, the wiring for connecting the effect control board 9012 and each conversion IC is formed. If a part is disconnected or short-circuited, each conversion IC cannot receive a control signal (OFF signal), and thus continuously drives the electronic component unintentionally. Therefore, a situation may occur in which the electronic components are damaged (for example, the motor of the drive mechanism 90201 is damaged).

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as the conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B, a conversion IC having a function (timeout function) capable of stopping the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the input of the control signal is used. Here, a method for continuously driving electronic components when using a conversion IC having a timeout function will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing another example of the timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 21, at time t1, a control signal (ON signal) is output from effect control board 9012, and when the conversion IC receives the input of the control signal, conversion IC outputs an LED drive signal. Next, after receiving the control signal (for example, time t1), the conversion IC stops outputting the drive signal after a predetermined period T (for example, one second) has elapsed (time t2). Since the timing at which the control signal is output from the effect control board 9012 and the timing at which the conversion IC receives the control signal are negligibly small, the timing is set to time t1 here. Therefore, the LED is turned on from time t1 to time t2, but is turned off until the conversion IC receives a control signal (time t3).

  Next, at time t3, the control signal (ON signal) is output from the effect control board 9012, and when the conversion IC receives the input of the control signal, the conversion IC outputs an LED drive signal. Then, in order to keep the LED in the lit state (that is, to continuously drive the electronic component beyond the predetermined period T), the effect control board 9012 performs the predetermined control from the time t3 when the control signal is output. At time t4 before the period T elapses, the control signal is output again. The conversion IC receives the control signal at time t4 before a predetermined period T elapses from time t3 at which the control signal was received, and therefore continues to output the drive signal without stopping the output. Similarly, effect control board 9012 outputs the next control signal at time t6 (time t7, time t8) before a predetermined period T has elapsed from time t5 (time t6, time t7) at which the previous control signal was output. Therefore, the LED can be kept in the lighting state continuously after time t3.

  In the example of FIG. 21, each time interval (for example, time t3 to time t4, time t4 to time t5, and the like) from when the effect control board 9012 outputs the control signal to when the next control signal is output is set. Although the same configuration has been described, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Specifically, when the LED is continuously driven, the effect control board 9012 satisfies the condition that the control signal is output again during a period from the output of the control signal to the elapse of the predetermined period T. If so, the time intervals may not be the same.

  As described above, in order to continuously drive the electronic components when using the conversion IC having the timeout function, it is important to keep the output of the control signal (ON signal) to the conversion IC uninterrupted. Become. Therefore, the effect control board 9012 is provided with an output for complementarily outputting the control signal in case the effect control CPU 90120 for outputting the control signal or the VDP 90123A cannot output the control signal due to hang-up or the like. A circuit (or a software program) may be provided. For example, this output circuit has a function of continuously outputting a control signal stored in an output buffer of the RAM 90122.

  This timeout function may be configured to be enabled or disabled. Specifically, when a predetermined terminal of each conversion IC is grounded, the timeout function is set to be valid, and when the predetermined terminal is grounded via a resistor, the function is set to be invalid. . Note that the present invention is not limited to such a configuration that is fixedly set as hardware. For example, a command from the effect control board 9012 (effect control CPU 90120, VDP90123A) (a setting command for enabling or disabling the timeout function, for example, Depending on whether the input of the terminal is at the H level or the L level), each conversion IC may enable or disable the function.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing still another example of the timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 22, from time t1 to time t4, since the control signal (ON signal) is output from VDP90123A at regular intervals, the LED is kept on during this period. Here, it is assumed that the VDP90123A hangs up after outputting the control signal at time t4 and cannot output the control signal. In this case, the output circuit continues to output the control signal (ON signal) remaining in the output buffer as a buffer signal after time t5. Specifically, the output circuit outputs the buffer signal again before the predetermined period T elapses after outputting the buffer signal. Thereby, even if the VDP90123A that outputs the control signal mainly hangs up, the lighting state of the LED can be maintained. Note that the output circuit has a function of detecting that the VDP90123A has hung up.

  Next, a method of setting an output waveform shape of a signal when a control signal and a clock signal are supplied (output) from one conversion IC to another conversion IC will be described. As described above, the conversion ICs 9093B and 9095B that are not directly connected to the relay board 9019 receive the control signal and the clock signal via the conversion ICs 9092B and 9094B, respectively.

  Here, the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B are provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate 90210), but the conversion IC 9094B and the conversion IC 9095B are mounted on different substrates (first lamp substrate 90210 and second lamp substrate 90220). Is provided. That is, the conversion ICs 9092B and 9093B are electrically connected within the same board, and the conversion ICs 9094B and 9095B are electrically connected outside the board. Specifically, the first lamp board 90210 and the second lamp board 90220 are connected by a wiring member such as a cable. When the conversion ICs are connected within the board, the waveform attenuation rate is smaller and the external noise resistance is higher than when the conversion ICs are connected outside the board (via a cable or the like). For this reason, in order to reduce unnecessary radiation noise, as shown in FIG. 23, the waveform shape is changed between the connection inside the board and the connection outside the board.

  FIG. 23 is an image diagram of a signal output waveform. Referring to FIG. 23, each conversion IC converts the output waveform when the input control signal and clock signal are output to another conversion IC to a normal slew rate (FIG. 23A) or a low slew rate (FIG. 23A). FIG. 23B) can be set. Each conversion IC is provided with a setting terminal SE (see FIGS. 25 and 27) for setting a through output of a clock signal to be output and a through rate of a through output of a control signal to be output. When the setting terminal SE is set to L (low) (see FIG. 25), the through output of the clock signal and the control signal is set to a normal slew rate output, and the setting terminal SE is set to H (high) (see FIG. 27). Then, the slew output of the clock signal and the control signal is set to a low slew rate output.

  The output waveform of the normal slew rate is an output waveform whose waveform rises in a change mode at least equal to that of the input signal (control signal and clock signal). Specifically, when the normal slew rate is set, the slope (the amount of voltage change per unit time) of the rising portion of the signal output to the other conversion ICs corresponds to the rising portion of the input signal. It is more than the inclination. The output waveform of a low slew rate is an output waveform whose waveform rises in a more gradual change mode than the output waveform of a normal slew rate. Specifically, when the low slew rate is set, the slope of the rising portion of the signal output to another conversion IC is smaller than the slope of the rising portion of the input signal.

  In the output waveform of the high slew rate, the signal is rapidly switched from the OFF signal to the ON signal and from the ON signal to the OFF signal, and at this moment, a spike-like current flows through the conversion IC and the like. Such a sudden change in the current causes an induced voltage to be generated according to the parasitic inductance of a circuit such as a conversion IC, thereby causing noise. On the other hand, in the low slew rate output waveform, the switching from the OFF signal to the ON signal and from the ON signal to the OFF signal is slower than in the high slew rate output waveform, and the current flowing to the conversion IC or the like at this moment can be reduced. . Therefore, a low slew rate output waveform can suppress the occurrence of noise as compared to a high slew rate output waveform. can do. However, when the signal is affected by noise from the outside, the ON signal may not be recognized by the conversion IC or the like under the influence of the noise in the low slew rate output waveform. However, with a high slew rate output waveform, there is a high possibility that an ON signal can be recognized by a conversion IC or the like even when affected by noise, as compared with a low slew rate output waveform. In other words, the low slew rate output waveform has a feature that it is difficult to radiate noise to the outside, but is susceptible to external noise. On the other hand, the high slew rate output waveform has a characteristic that it easily radiates noise to the outside, but is resistant to external noise.

  Therefore, when the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B are connected in the substrate like the conversion IC 9092B and the attenuation of the waveform is small and the external noise resistance is high, the conversion IC 9092B that outputs a control signal to the conversion IC 9093B outputs a waveform with a low slew rate. With this setting, the amount of high-frequency noise generated due to the rise of the signal can be reduced. On the other hand, when the conversion IC 9094B and the conversion IC 9095B are connected outside the substrate and the waveform is greatly attenuated and easily affected by external noise, the conversion IC 9094B that outputs a control signal to the conversion IC 9095B outputs a waveform having a normal slew rate. By doing so, resistance to external noise is increased.

  Here, each conversion IC may have a function of compensating an output waveform for the input control signal, clock signal, and data input from the DATA / I terminal. That is, in general, the clock signal and the control signal output from the effect control board 9012 and the like are output as rectangular waves when they are output, but the transmission loss due to the wiring until reaching each conversion IC is large. In some cases, for example, a clock signal or control signal having a waveform that has collapsed from the original rectangular wave may be input. Therefore, the conversion IC does not simply output the input clock signal and control signal as it is, but converts the input clock signal and control signal in a state in which the original rectangular wave has collapsed into the original rectangular wave. May be provided with a function of compensating for a waveform close to and outputting the result. In this case, if the output of the normal slew rate is set by the setting of the setting terminal SE, the output is compensated for a waveform having a large rising or falling slope, and the output is in a state closer to the original rectangular wave. A signal can be output, and the influence of external noise can be reduced. However, if the slope of the rise or fall is large, the amount of voltage change is increased instantaneously, and there is a possibility that the radiation of radio waves to the outside of the substrate increases.

  On the other hand, if the output of the low slew rate is set by the setting of the setting terminal SE, the output is compensated for a waveform having a smaller rising or falling slope, so that when compared with the output of the normal slew rate, Although weakened by the influence of external noise, the amount of instantaneous voltage change can be reduced, and the increase in radio wave radiation outside the substrate can be suppressed.

  It should be noted that the function of compensating the output waveform may be set to be valid or invalid, and the function of compensating the output waveform may be entirely invalidated. Further, the function of compensating the output waveform may be realized outside the conversion IC by providing an amplifier circuit or the like outside the conversion IC.

  Further, in the above-described normal slew rate output setting, compensation is performed so that the rising and falling slopes of the output waveform are larger than the rising and falling slopes of the input waveform. May be such that the input waveform is output as it is without compensating the output waveform (that is, the output waveform has a rising edge equivalent to the rising edge of the input waveform in a predetermined mode). In this case, in the output setting of a low slew rate, a waveform whose slope is smaller than the rising edge of the input waveform may be output.

  Even when the conversion ICs are connected within the board, for example, as shown in FIG. In the case where the output is branched to a plurality of conversion ICs, the conversion IC receiving the control signal is set to output a waveform having a normal slew rate. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the connection between the conversion ICs.

  Referring to FIG. 24A, conversion IC 9092B is provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate 90210) as conversion IC 9093B and conversion IC 9094B. However, unlike the example in FIG. 19, the conversion IC 9092B is electrically connected to the conversion ICs 9093B and 9094B in the substrate. More specifically, the conversion IC 9092B branches the control signal and supplies the control signal to the conversion IC 9093B and the conversion IC 9094B. Therefore, the branch loss makes it easy for the waveform of the control signal output from the conversion IC 9092B to be attenuated, so that it is easily affected by external noise. Therefore, in such a case, by setting the conversion IC 9092B to output a waveform having a normal slew rate, the resistance to external noise is increased.

  Referring to FIG. 24B, conversion IC 9092B is provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate) as conversion IC 9093B, and conversion IC 9094B is provided on third lamp substrate 230. Here, the conversion IC 9092B is electrically connected to the conversion IC 9093B inside the substrate, but is electrically connected to the conversion IC 9094B outside the substrate. More specifically, as in the case of FIG. 24A, the conversion IC 9092B branches the control signal and supplies the control signal to the conversion IC 9093B and the conversion IC 9094B. Therefore, also in this case, by setting the conversion IC 9092B to output a waveform having a normal slew rate, the resistance to external noise is increased.

  In FIG. 24A, for example, in a configuration in which the conversion IC 9092B is connected to the conversion IC 9093B and the conversion IC 9094B is connected to the conversion IC 9093B (a configuration in which each conversion IC is connected in series), the control is performed. Since the signal waveform is less likely to be attenuated and less affected by external noise, the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B may be set to output a low slew rate waveform.

  Next, a specific circuit configuration example of the second lamp driving unit 9092 and the second lamp unit 90202 will be described. As described above, the second lamp driving section 9092 includes the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B, and FIG. 25 shows an example of the circuit configuration thereof.

  The second lamp driving unit 9092 includes a connector 9017A, and is connected to the outside by the connector 9017A. The connector 9017A has eight terminals. The first and fourth terminals are grounded. The second terminal is connected to an external data line to which a control signal is supplied. The third terminal is connected to an external clock line to which a clock signal for synchronizing the control signal is supplied. Each line is connected to an output terminal of a control signal and a clock signal (synchronous signal supplied from the effect control board 9012) in the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B of the second lamp driving unit 9092. The fifth and sixth terminals are connected to an external power supply line (a line via the relay board 9019 or a line from the effect control board 9012), and a voltage of VDD (12V) is applied. You. That is, two terminals (a total of four terminals are used because a grounded terminal is also required) for power supply. Normally, the current value of the current that can be passed to the connection terminal is determined (for example, up to 1 A), but the current value for driving the LED 90202A of the second lamp unit 90202 is large (for example, 1.5 A). ) Two terminals are secured to secure the current value of the current for driving the LED 90202A. The seventh terminal is connected to an external power supply line to which VCC (voltage for driving the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B or the like) is supplied, and the eighth terminal is grounded. VCL and VCC are supplied in different systems and are not shared (that is, a power line for supplying power to the LED 90202A and a power line for supplying power to the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B are separate). . For this reason, even if a large current flows through the LED 90202A, it does not affect the VCL, so that the resistance value of the resistor R2 can be smaller than that of the resistor R1, and the light emission luminance of the LED 90202A can be increased. Of course, VCL and VCC may not be supplied by separate systems but may be shared.

  The fifth and sixth terminals are connected to the power supply line L1. The power supply line L1 drops VDD (12V) supplied via the fifth and sixth terminals to VCC (5V) by the power supply IC 541C and turns it into VCL1 in the second lamp driving unit 9092 (such as a serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B). And an output to be supplied to the LED 90202A and an output to be supplied to the LED 90202B as VCL2 without being stepped down by the power supply IC 541C. That is, LEDs (LEDs 90202A and 90202B) driven at different voltages by separating the output supplied by the power supply IC 541C can be provided in the second lamp portion 90202.

  Here, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 25 uses a serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B in which an LED 90202A driven by VCL1 (5V) and an LED 90202B driven by VCL2 (12V) are used in combination. Therefore, the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B is connected to an ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection terminal SCR with VCL2 (12 V) having a high drive voltage. Thus, in this circuit configuration, a voltage of 12 V or more can flow through the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B to the ESD protection terminal SCR, and thus, circuit damage due to high voltage due to electrostatic discharge can be avoided.

  A noise filter may be provided on the output of VCL1 of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. In the middle of the output of VCL1 of the power supply IC 541C, one end of the capacitor C1 is connected, and the other end of the capacitor C1 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCL1 is stabilized.

  A noise filter may be provided on the output of VCL2 of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. In the middle of the output of VCL2 of the power supply IC 541C, one end of the capacitor C2 is connected, and the other end of the capacitor C2 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCL2 is stabilized.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of VCC to remove noise. In the middle of the output of VCC, one end of the capacitor C3 is connected, and the other end of the capacitor C3 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCC is stabilized.

  The second lamp driving section 9092 includes a serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B. The DATA terminal and the CLK terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B are connected to the second and third terminals of the connector 9017A by a data line L4 and a clock line L5. Thus, the control signal is input from the second terminal of the connector 9017A to the DATA terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B via the data line L4, and the clock signal is serially transmitted from the third terminal of the connector 9017A via the clock line L5. -Input to the CLK terminal of the parallel conversion IC 9092B. The amplifiers A1 and A2 are connected to the data line L4 and the clock line L5, respectively, and the pull-up resistors R5 and R6 are connected to the data line L4 and the clock line L5, respectively. As a result, a High signal or a Low signal as a control signal and a clock signal can be accurately transmitted to the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B. Note that the protection circuit HK is also connected to the data line L4 and the clock line L5. The protection circuit HK is a circuit for protecting the second lamp driving unit 9092 from electrostatic discharge, and includes a protection element S1 including a diode array and the like. VCL2 (12 V) is also applied to the protection element S1. The protection circuit HK also has a capacitor C5 between VCL2 and ground and connected to the protection element S1.

  Terminals ADR0 to ADR4 of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B are terminals for setting an address of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B. Here, since the terminals ADR0 to ADR4 are all grounded, “00000” is set as the address. By connecting at least one of ADR0 to ADR4 to an LDO terminal or the like, the portion corresponding to that terminal is set to “1”. In this way, an address is set (for example, when the terminal ADR0 is connected to an LDO terminal or the like, the address is "10000").

  From the terminals Q0 to Q23 of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B, a drive signal obtained by converting the control signal is output. The terminals Q0 to Q20 are connected to respective cathodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 90202A. The anode of each of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 90202A is connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL1 is applied. Therefore, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows to the LED connected to the terminal to which the Low signal has been output, and the LED emits light. The terminals Q21 to Q23 are connected to the respective cathodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 90202B. The anode of each of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 90202B is connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL2 is applied. Therefore, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows through the LED connected to the terminal to which the Low signal has been output, and the LED emits light.

  Terminal LDO and terminal DVDD of serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B output a predetermined voltage. Terminal LDO and terminal DVDD are grounded via capacitors C5 and C6. Further, the terminal R_Iref is grounded via the resistor R1, and is connected to the capacitors C5 and C6. In the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B used in this embodiment, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal to at least one of the terminals Q0 to Q23, a current flowing through the LED (when a plurality of LEDs emit light, (The sum of the currents flowing through the LEDs) flows from the terminal R_Iref to the ground via the resistor R1. The current value of the current (current flowing through each LED) depends on the resistance value of the resistor R1. Conventionally, the terminal R_Iref has been directly grounded. However, when the terminal R_Iref is directly grounded, the LED is driven at a constant current using the internal resistance of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B as a reference resistance. A slight error in the current value occurs, and the light emission of the LED may be sparse. Therefore, since the resistor R1 is connected to the terminal R_Iref and the LED is driven at a constant current using the resistor R1 as a reference resistor, when the output current is fixed to 20 mA, the resistance value of the resistor R1 is varied by about 3 % Error, and the light emission of the LED can be stabilized.

  Each terminal VDD of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B is connected to the output of the seventh terminal of the connector 9017A, and VCC1 is applied. Terminal VREF is grounded via capacitor C7. Each terminal VDD is also grounded via capacitors C8 to C11 (this stabilizes the voltage applied to each terminal VDD). The terminal GND is grounded.

  The terminal DATA0 is connected to the terminal DATA of the next conversion IC (for example, the serial / parallel conversion IC 9093B of the third lamp driving unit 9093 shown in FIG. 19) connected in series along the control signal supply route, and The signal (when the address does not specify the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B) is supplied to the next conversion IC. The terminal CLK is connected to the terminal CLK of the next conversion IC, and the clock signal is supplied to the next conversion IC. Other terminals are grounded.

  The serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B operates according to the clock signal supplied from the terminal CLK, and supplies the clock signal from the terminal CLK0 to the next conversion IC. When the control signal supplied from the terminal DATA specifies its own address, the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B latches 24-bit information (High signal or Low signal) indicated by the control signal one bit at a time, and The information latched from Q0 to Q23 is output as a drive signal (High signal or Low signal). In addition, since the drive signal is output for each control signal that is repeatedly supplied, the light emission luminance of the RGB LEDs is adjusted according to the number of times the Low signal is supplied (the light emission luminance is controlled by the PWM control). When the High signal is supplied, the LED is turned off. The emission color and emission brightness of each LED 90202A are adjusted according to the emission brightness of RGB and the presence or absence of emission. By adjusting the predetermined control signal, each LED 90202A can be turned on or off with a desired emission color and emission brightness. The current flowing through the LED 90202A during light emission (total of the currents flowing through the LEDs) flows to the ground via the resistor R1. Since the current value of the current flowing through the LED 90202A depends on the resistance R1, the current value decreases as the resistance R1 increases, and the light emission luminance of the LED 90202A decreases. In this embodiment, since the power supply lines for VCL1 and VCL2 are shared, the potential of VCL2 may not be stable when a large current flows through LED 90202A (in particular, it may drop). For this reason, the resistance value of the resistor R1 is set to a large value (here, the resistance value of the resistor R1 is set to 6 kΩ, but may be another resistance value), and the light emission luminance of the LED 90202A (by one drive signal) Instead of lowering the light emission luminance when the light is emitted, the current flowing through the LED 90202A may be reduced to stabilize the potential of the VCL1 (this allows the operation of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B to be stabilized). In this embodiment, the output of the power supply line L1 is branched by the power supply IC 541C, the capacitor C1 is connected to the power supply line for supplying VCL1, and the capacitor C2 is connected to the power supply line for supplying VCL2. Accordingly, the potentials of VCL1 and VCL2 can be stabilized (especially, the potential of VCL1 can be stabilized, and the operation of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B can be stabilized).

  Further, in the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B, the change timing of the drive signal output from the terminals Q0 to Q23 is dispersed by using a built-in CR oscillation circuit. Specifically, FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the phase separation of the drive signal output by the serial / parallel conversion. Since the built-in CR oscillation circuit shown in FIG. 26 transmits a 6 MHz clock signal, the drive signal is separated into 6 layers as a 1 MHz PWM clock signal, and the output of 24 channels (terminals Q0 to Q23) of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B is output. The terminals are divided into six groups, one group and four channels, and the change timing of the drive signal is dispersed.

  The group 1 is a PWM clock signal of a drive signal output from the terminals Q0 to Q3, the group 2 is a PWM clock signal of a drive signal output from the terminals Q4 to Q7, and the group 3 is a PWM signal of a drive signal output from the terminals Q8 to Q11. The group 4 outputs the PWM signal of the driving signal output from the terminals Q16 to Q19, the group 4 outputs the PWM signal of the driving signal output from the terminals Q16 to Q19, and the group 6 outputs the signal from the terminals Q20 to Q23. Each corresponds to the PWM clock signal of the drive signal. The periods of the PWM clock signals of each group are shifted by 1 MHz. When converting a serial signal to a parallel signal, the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B can shift the output cycle of the parallel signal in units of groups to suppress radio wave radiation (noise generation) from the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B to the outside. It is an IC with built-in functions.

  However, when a motor or the like is driven, if the cycle is shifted during rotation of the motor, the control accuracy is reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to limit the connection to terminals in a group belonging to the same cycle (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3). On the other hand, a device such as an LED that does not involve an operation is less affected by a cycle shift than drive control of a motor or the like, and thus can be used freely without limiting the terminals of a group to be used. When the output terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B is not 24 channels (terminals Q0 to Q23) but 12 channels (terminals Q0 to Q11), one group may be divided into three groups with four channels.

  Next, an example of a circuit configuration of the accessory driving unit 9091 is shown in FIG. The accessory driving unit 9091 has a circuit configuration shown in FIG. Note that the circuit configuration of FIG. 27 is basically the same as the circuit configuration of FIG. 25, and thus different parts will be described. The same serial-to-parallel conversion IC 9092B and serial-to-parallel conversion IC 9091B can be used, and a driving driver 9091C and a driving mechanism (for example, a motor) 201 are used instead of the LED 90202A. 25 and 27 have the same connector connected to the outside. That is, the accessory driving unit 9091 includes the connector 9017A, and is connected to the outside by the connector 9017A. The connector 9017A has eight terminals. The fifth and sixth terminals are connected to an external power supply line to which VCL (voltage for driving the driver 9091C or the like) is supplied, and the seventh terminal is used for driving VCC (serial / parallel conversion IC 9091B or the like). Voltage) is supplied to an external power supply line to which voltage is supplied, and the eighth terminal is grounded. In FIG. 27, VCL and VCC are supplied by different systems and are not shared (that is, a power supply line for supplying power to the driver 9091C and a power supply line for supplying power to the serial / parallel conversion IC 9091B are provided separately). Separate). Therefore, even if a large current flows through the driving driver 9091C, it does not affect the VCL. Therefore, the resistance value of the resistor R2 can be made smaller than the resistance R1, and the amount of current supplied to the driving driver 9091C can be increased.

  The accessory driving unit 9091 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal by the serial / parallel conversion IC 9091B into each driving signal for individually driving each of the stepping motors (normally plural) included in the driving mechanism 90201, and the driving signal The driving driver 9091C supplies an output voltage for driving the driving mechanism 90201 to the driving mechanism 90201 based on the.

  Next, an operation (operation) of the pachinko gaming machine 901 will be described. On the main board 9011, when the CPU 90103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 90103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S9015 shown in FIG. 28 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 90103 first executes a start winning determination process (S90101).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 9012 will be described.
In the effect control board 9012, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 90120 is activated and executes the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 30 is started, the effect control CPU 90120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S9071), clears the RAM 90122, sets various initial values, and mounts it on the effect control board 9012. The register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is ON (S9072). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (S9072; No), the process of S9072 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 9012, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 9011 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 9011 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 90120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 90120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control input to receive a control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015 among the input ports included in the I / O 90125 is performed to control the effect as an effect control command or the like. Capture signals.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. Thereafter, effect control CPU 90120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in S9072 (S9072; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S9073), and a command analysis process is executed (S9074). In the command analysis process executed in S9074, for example, after reading out various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90100 of the main board 9011 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the readout is performed. Settings, controls, and the like corresponding to the effect control commands are performed.

  After executing the command analysis processing in S9074, an effect control process processing is executed (S9075). In the effect control process processing of S9075, for example, various operations such as an operation of displaying an effect image in a display area of the effect display device 905, an operation of outputting sound from the speaker 8, a light emitting operation of the first lamp unit 909, and a driving operation of an effect model are performed. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 9011 and the like.

  Following the effect control process of S9075, an effect random number update process is executed (S9076), and the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is shown as various random numbers used for effect control. The numerical data is updated by software. After that, the process returns to S9072. Various random numbers updated in S9076 and used for effect control include various random numbers such as MR6 'to MR12', in addition to random numbers for determining a determined symbol described later.

  In S9074 of FIG. 30, the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 31 is executed as the command analysis processing. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in S9075 in FIG. 30 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 90120 first executes a winning effect effect determination process (S90150).

  First, a determination process for determining the display mode of the hold display when the additional display is performed in the first hold display area 905D will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display. It is assumed that the ROM 90121 stores seven types of suspension display mode determination tables corresponding to the fluctuation categories. FIG. 33A shows a hold selected when the change category is “PA1 ′ (shortened / non-reach loss)” or the change category “PA2 ′ (non-reach (loss)”) among the above seven types. It is a setting example (H-TBL1) of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the display mode determination table. FIG. 33B is a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the change category is “PA3 ′ (normal reach (losing))” among the above seven types. (H-TBL2). FIG. 33 (C) shows the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the change category is “PA4 ′ (super reach α (loss))” among the above seven types. It is a setting example (H-TBL3).

  FIG. 33 (D) shows the setting of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the change category is “PA5 ′ (super reach β (losing)”) among the above seven types. 33E is an example (H-TBL4), and FIG.33E shows a hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the change category is “PB3 ′ (normal reach (big hit))” among the above seven types. 33 (F) is a setting example (H-TBL5) of the determination ratio of the display mode shown in FIG.33 (F). 33 (G) shows a setting example (H-TBL6) of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display according to the hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. Richi is beta (big hit)) Configuration example of determining the proportion of hold display of the display mode by hold display mode decision table is selected when "a (H-TBL7).

  According to FIG. 33, the display mode of the hold display is determined by each of the tables (A) to (G). The second specific display mode is roughly classified into three. The normal display mode is “sphere”. The first specific display mode is an icon-shaped display mode using “characters” (also referred to as a character icon). The second specific display mode is a display mode of an icon shape using a “character” composed of a “human character” (also referred to as a “character icon”). An example of a "sphere" is shown in FIG. Examples of the “character icon” are shown in FIGS. 37 and 39. Examples of the “character icon” are shown in FIGS. 37 and 40. Icon-shaped reserved displays such as “character icons” and “character icons” are used for production as reserved displays of a specific display mode of a type different from the normal display mode using a general “sphere”.

  The suspension display of “sphere” is displayed as “red sphere”, “yellow sphere”, “blue sphere”, and “white sphere” in each table of FIG. In the hold display of the “sphere”, for example, red and yellow are more likely to be determined when reaching, and blue and white (initial color) are more difficult to determine than when not reaching. Also, in the case of a reach, a hot reach (for example, a super reach) is more likely to determine red and yellow, and a blue and white are less likely to be determined than a non-hot reach (for example, normal reach). ing. Alternatively, according to FIGS. 13 and 33, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, red and yellow are more likely to be determined than when the special figure display result is “losing”, and blue and white are determined. It is hard to be done. In other words, the display mode of red or yellow has a higher degree of expectation that a hot effect is executed and the degree of expectation of a big hit than the display mode of blue or white. More specifically, the degree of expectation that a hot effect is performed and the degree of expectation of a big hit are high in the order of red, yellow, blue, and white.

  The display mode of the hold display of the character icon is displayed as "character" in each table of FIG. When it is determined to be "character", the newly added and displayed hold display is set to the display mode (normal display mode) of the character icon, and the hold display as described above corresponds to the hold storage in which the hold display is performed. Either the display mode change effect or the change corresponding display mode change effect can be executed.

  The display mode of the character icon on-hold display is displayed as "CHARA-CLA" in each table of FIG. When it is determined to be "character", the newly added and displayed suspension display is set as the display mode of the character icon (normal display mode), and the above-described reserved display corresponding to the reserved storage in which the reserved display is performed. Either the display mode change effect or the change corresponding display mode change effect can be executed.

  According to the table of FIG. 33, as understood with reference to the determination ratio of the random number value MR6 ', the higher the expectation of the jackpot is, the more the variable display is, the more the display of the character icon or the display of the character icon is selected. The percentage that is high. In this example, also, the higher the degree of expectation of the big hit, the higher the rate at which the hold display by the character icon is selected than the hold display by the character icon.

  After executing the winning effect determination processing of S90150 shown in FIG. 32, for example, any of the following processing of S90170 to 90177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 90191 or the like. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in S90170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is the initial value. The variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether or not the first variation start command (or the second variation start command), the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the like transmitted from the main board 9011 are received. The processing includes determining whether to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the display device 905. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process of S90171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting processing is performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B. In order to perform variable display and various other staging operations, a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, etc., and shifting a first hold display or a second hold display to activate A process of displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, various effects, and effect modes of various effects (for example, an active display which is a main notice effect) A change effect, and a process of determining the active display change effect). After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in S90172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 90120 responds to the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 90192 based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting processing. Then, various control data are read out, and various effect controls (for example, variable display control of decorative symbols during variable display of decorative symbols) are performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 90120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the effect display device 905 to display it on the screen based on the read control data, and outputs an effect sound signal to the sound control board 9013. Then, various effect controls such as control for outputting an effect sound from the speaker 8 and output of an illumination signal to the first lamp driving unit 9014 to turn on / off / flash the first lamp unit 909 are executed.

  After performing such effect control, for example, in response to reading of an end code indicating the end of variable display of a decorative symbol from the effect control pattern, or receiving a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 9011, etc. Then, the fixed decorative symbol as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the effect control pattern, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, Even without relying on the effect control command from the main board 9011, the effect control board 9012 can autonomously derive and display the determined decorative symbol and determine the variable display result. When the fixed decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The waiting process per special figure in S90173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting processing, effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from main board 9011 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium effect process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Is updated to “4”. Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "losing", and the value of the effect process flag is the initial value. Update to "0".

  The small hit middle production process of S90174 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, reads out various control data based on the set contents, and changes the variable in S90172. As in the case of the during-display effect processing, various effect controls in the small hitting game state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, and the like. In the small hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 9011, the value of the production process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end production. .

  The small hit end effect process of S90175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 90120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hitting game state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and changes the variable in S90172. As in the case of the during-display effect processing, various effect controls at the end of the small hitting game state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, and the like. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit production process in S90176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In this big hit production process, the production control CPU 90120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit game state, reads out various control data based on the set contents, and displays the variable display in S90172. Similarly to the effect processing, various effect controls in the big hit game state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, and the like. In addition, in the big hit effect process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 9011.

  The ending effect process of S90177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 90120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, reads out various control data based on the set contents, and performs the variable display effect in S90172. In the same manner as the processing, various effect control at the end of the big hit game state is executed by outputting a video signal, a sound effect signal, an illumination signal, and the like. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S90171 in FIG. 32 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 34, first, for example, by reading EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from main board 9011, effect display CPU 90120 determines that the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not it becomes (S90522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (S90522; Yes), the designated fluctuation pattern is read, for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 9011. Non-reach fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" (that is, "PA1'-1", "PA2'-1", "PA2'-2", and "PA2'-3" in FIG. 13) )) Is determined (S90523).

  If it is determined in S90523 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (S90523; Yes), the combination of the final decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination is determined (S90524). As an example, in the process of S90524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left decided symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193, is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” effect symbol display area 5L in the display area of the effect display device 905 among the determined decorative symbols is determined.

  Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a right determined symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. And the like, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” rendered symbol display area 5R in the display area of the effect display device 905 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined 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, numeric data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. , Etc., among the determined decorative symbols, the middle determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “medium” rendered symbol display area 5C in the display area of the rendering display device 905 is determined. In the process of S90524, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination to be the predetermined symbol symbol corresponding to the case where the variable symbol preview is being executed.

  If it is determined in S90523 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (S90523; No), a combination of the final decorative symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (S90525). As an example, in the process of S90525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left and right fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, among the determined decorative symbols, the symbols which are stopped and displayed together in the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the effect display device 905. A decorative symbol having the same number is determined. Further, it extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193. By reference, etc., among the determined decorative symbols, the middle determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “medium” rendered symbol display area 5C in the display area of the effect display device 905 is determined.

  When it is determined in S90522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (S90522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “spot”, or the special figure display result is “ It is determined whether the case is "small hit" or other cases (S90526). When it is determined to be “spot” or “small hit” (S90526; Yes), a final decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “slip” or “small hit”, for example, an opening chance eye. Are determined (S90527). In this case, numeric data indicating a random value for determining a chance eye updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. , Etc., it is sufficient to determine the combination of the fixed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes.

  If it is determined in S90526 that the change is "non-probable" or "probable" other than "probable" or "small hit" (S90526; No), the combination of the definitive decorative symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined. (S90528). As an example, in the process of S90528, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like of the effect control counter setting unit 90193, is extracted, and then a predetermined data stored in the ROM 90121 or the like is extracted. The symbols which are stopped and displayed in the "left", "medium", and "right" effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R on the screen of the effect display device 905 by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table. A decorative pattern having the same number is determined. At this time, a determination may be made that a different decorative symbol is to be a determined decorative symbol according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”, whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit.

  In the case where it is specified that the time is not short in the processing of S90513 in the command analysis processing of FIG. 31 (S90155: NO), after executing any of the processing of S90524, S90525, S90527, and S90528, the hold digest processing is executed. (S90531). Specifically, an active display corresponding to the change is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the change is displayed). For example, when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game (when the variable display of the current decorative symbol is linked with the first special figure game), the first reserved display area 905D is displayed. The active display corresponding to the hold display displayed on the right end is displayed in the active display area AHA (a special image including the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed on the right end of the first hold display area 905D is displayed). . More specifically, effect control CPU 90120 uses an effect control pattern for moving the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed on the right end of first hold display area 905D to active display area AHA and displaying the active display. By setting as a pattern and transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 90123, the right end of the first suspension display area 905D is set. Is displayed in the active display area AHA. Note that the active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same manner as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same applies to the case where the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  Further, in the processing of S90531, when there is a hold display in addition to the held hold display (active display) in the first hold display area 905D, the effect control CPU 90120 displays the other hold display in the first hold display area. If the display is shifted at 905D and there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second hold display area 905U, the other hold display is shifted at the second hold display area 905U.

  After executing the process of S90531, the CPU executes the effect execution setting process (S90532). The effect execution setting process (S90532) includes a process of determining whether or not to execute an active display change effect for the active display corresponding to the change when the suspended display is determined to be “sphere”. The process of determining the type of the active display change effect, the process of determining the effect form of the active display change effect when executed, the process of determining the execution timing of the active display change effect when executed, and the results of these processes The processing includes setting (or resetting) the effect control pattern based on the information.

  The effect execution setting process (S90532) includes a display mode change effect execution timing selection process when the newly displayed suspended display is determined to be an icon-shaped display mode such as a character icon or a character icon. Further included are a display mode change effect type selection process, an icon effect setting process for executing the change mode selection process, and a process for setting (or resetting) the effect control pattern based on the results of these processes.

  The display mode change effect execution timing selection processing is a process of executing a display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or change corresponding display mode change effect) corresponding to the hold storage in which the hold display is performed in the form of a character icon or a character icon. Is a process of selecting and determining. As shown in FIGS. 35B and 35C, the execution timing of such a hold display is, for example, during the hold display after the first hold display shift after the hold display corresponding to the hold storage appears. And the timing during the active display corresponding to the hold storage.

  The display mode change effect type selection processing selects and determines the type of the display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or change corresponding display mode change effect) of the hold display or active display of the icon shape of “character” or “character”. Processing. As shown in FIGS. 35 (D) and (E), the type of such a display mode change effect is selected and determined from any of the first change effect to the fourth change effect.

  The change mode selection process selects and determines the effect mode of the hold display or the active display of the display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or change corresponding display mode change effect) of the display of the icon shape of “character” or “character”. Processing. As shown in FIGS. 35 (F) to (M) and the like, the display mode change effect of the character icon (the hold display mode change effect or the change corresponding display mode change effect) is displayed as “no change” and “opportunity”. And "hot heat" display. The effect mode of the character icon display mode change effect (on-hold display mode change effect or change corresponding display mode change effect) is selected and determined to be "no change", "two" display, or "three" display. You.

  After executing the processing of S90532, the execution setting of the effect during other variable display is performed (S90533). As an example, in the process of S90533, the execution setting of “one-shot notification effect” for immediately notifying (conclusively notifying) that the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the big hit notification sound or the big hit notification light emission may be performed. . Examples of the jackpot notification sound are an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, and the like. One example of the big hit notification light emission is light emission of a flash lamp. Further, in the process of S90533, regardless of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, it may be set so that an effect of a predetermined mode is executed, for example, for liveliness. For example, it may be set so that an effect in which the first lamp unit 909 emits light is executed.

  After executing the process of S90533, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 90192 is set, for example, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command (S90534). Subsequently, a variable display etc. start setting process for performing setting for starting a variation of a decorative symbol or the like in the effect display device 905 is executed (S90535). For example, the effect display device is transmitted by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the effect execution setting process of S90532 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 90123. The sound output from the speaker 8 is controlled by, for example, setting for starting the change of the decorative design on the screen 905 and transmitting the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 9013. For starting the light emission in the first lamp unit 909 by, for example, transmitting the setting signal for starting the illumination signal specified by the lamp control data included in the effect control pattern to the first lamp driving unit 9014 and the like. Make settings.

  After executing the process of S90535, the command stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 90194A or the second start winning reception command buffer 90194B is digested (S90536). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 90120 is the smallest command among the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 90194A. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (first starting port winning designation command). When the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the command is stored in the second start winning reception command buffer. While deleting the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands, The command stored in the area corresponding to the larger buffer number than the buffer number of the divided commands shifts while maintaining the winning order.

  In the process of S90536, the information stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 90194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 90194D provided in the RAM 90122 or the like is also deleted or shifted in accordance with the deletion or shift of the command. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (S90537), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Here, the effect execution setting process (S90532) will be described in detail. First, a process of determining whether or not to execute an active display change effect for an active display corresponding to the change, and a process of determining the type of active display change effect when it is determined to execute the active display change effect (which active The process of determining whether to execute the display change effect) will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an effect pattern table at the time of holding selection. In particular, FIG. 35A shows a setting example of the determination ratio by the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table. Further, FIGS. 35B to 35M show display mode change effect execution timing selection processing and display mode change effect type selection when the hold display is determined to be an icon-shaped display mode such as a character icon or a character icon. It is various data tables used for a process and the icon effect setting process which performs a change mode selection process.

  More specifically, in the setting example of FIG. 35A, when the display mode of the hold display is determined to be “sphere”, whether or not to execute the active display change effect and the type of the active display change effect (which It is a setting example of the determination ratio of the effect form of the active display change effect when executing the active display change effect. In the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table, numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random number value MR7 ′ (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect are “executed” and “not executed”. Are assigned at the determined ratios as shown in FIG. Further, in the “execution performed” of the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR7 ′ (not shown) for determination is “first system change effect”. The “second system change effect” and the “first system change effect and the second system change effect” are assigned at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In addition, the first system change effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes with similar effect modes. The second system change effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes with similar effect modes. Specifically, the first system change effect is an effect that affects the display mode of the active display, and the second system change effect is an effect that operates on the display mode of the active display frame. The target that acts in the second system change effect is different.

  Note that “executed” and “first system change effect” indicate that the first system change effect is performed as an active display change effect, and “executed” and “second system change effect” indicate that the second system change effect is performed. The “active” and “first system change effect and second system change effect” indicate that the effect is performed as an active display change effect, and “active system change effect” indicates that both the first system change effect and the second system change effect are active display changes. Indicates that it will be performed as an effect. "No execution" indicates that no active display change effect is performed. Further, the fluctuation pattern 1'-X represents the fluctuation pattern PA1'-1 shown in FIG. 13, and the fluctuation pattern PA2'-X represents the fluctuation patterns PA2'-1, PA2'-2, PA2'- shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern PA3'-X represents one of the variation patterns PA3'-1 and PA3'-2 shown in FIG. 13, and the variation pattern PA4 'represents the variation pattern PA4' shown in FIG. -1, PA4'-2, PA4'-3, or PA4'-4. The same applies to the variation patterns PA5'-X, PB4'-X, and PB5'-X.

  Here, returning to FIG. 34 again, the variable display start setting processing will be continuously described. In the effect execution setting process (S90532), effect control CPU 90120 has a newly displayed suspended display in which the suspended display by the character icon or the character icon is selected by the suspended display mode determination table in FIG. At this time, for example, as described with reference to FIGS. 35 (B) to (M), a process for realizing a display mode change effect with the effect contents selected and determined is executed. For example, when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as being on hold display according to FIG. 35 (B) or FIG. 35 (C), after the hold display is shifted in accordance with the hold exhaustion in the variable display to be started from now on, As described above, a setting process for executing a display mode change effect with the effect contents selected and determined is performed.

  On the other hand, in the effect execution setting process (S90532), when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as active display according to FIG. 35 (B) or FIG. 35 (C), the active display corresponding to the hold storage as the effect target Until is executed, the data specifying the effect content selected and determined as described above is associated with the data of the buffer number in the first start winning reception command buffer 90194A corresponding to the hold storage to be directed. In addition to storing the change effect designation data during active display for designating execution of the display style change effect, the data for specifying the effect contents selected and determined as described above is stored in the display mode change effect provided in the RAM 90122. It is stored in the effect storage area. Then, in S90532 of the effect execution setting process, effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the variable display to be started is a variable display corresponding to the hold storage of the effect target specified by the variable effect specifying data during active display. Is determined, and when it is determined that the display is a variable display corresponding to the hold storage of the production target, the display form change during the active display is performed based on the data specifying the production content stored in the display form change production storage area. Perform the production.

  By performing the processing as described above, in the effect execution setting process (S90532), the display mode of the hold display is selected by the character icon or the character icon, and when the display mode change effect is executed, the display mode is changed. The effect execution setting process (S90532) during the initial hold display after the appearance of the hold display to be changed or during the active display when the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display is executed. , A display mode change effect is executed.

  In addition, in the effect execution setting process (S90532), effect control CPU 90120 determines the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table and the random number value MR7 for the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination for the suspended display displayed as “sphere”. And the variation pattern (variable display pattern) of the variation (variable display) specified by the variation pattern designation command, whether to execute the active display change effect, It is determined which of the plurality of active display change effects is to be executed, which active display change effect is to be executed.

  Note that the effect control CPU 90120 first determines whether or not to execute the active display change effect, and when it is determined that “execution is performed”, the “first system change effect”, the “second system change effect”, or the “first system change effect”. And second system change effect "may be determined.

  FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the display mode change effect and the presence or absence of execution of the display mode change in the display mode change effect. FIG. 36A shows an example in which the display mode change effect is executed after the display mode change effect is executed for the hold display or the active display. FIG. 36B shows an example in which the display mode change effect is not executed after the display mode change effect is executed for the hold display or the active display.

  FIG. 37 shows a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. FIG. 37 (A) shows a character icon selection table, and FIG. 37 (B) shows a character selection table.

  In the character icon selection table of FIG. 37 (A), a character icon consisting of the character “Caution” in the normal display mode selected as the display when the hold display appears, and the effect selection of FIGS. 35 (F) to (I) A character icon composed of the characters "Opportunity" selectable as the first change display at the time of the display mode change effect by the table, and the second change at the time of the display mode change effect by the effect selection tables of FIGS. 35 (F) to (I). A character icon consisting of the character "hot" which can be selected for display is set to be selectable. The degree of expectation of these character icons to the big hit has a relationship of “attention” <“opportunity” <“hot fever”.

  In the character icon selection table of FIG. 37 (B), the character icon of “1” in the normal display mode selected as the display at the time of appearance of the hold display and the effect selection tables of FIGS. 35 (J) to (M) are shown. A character icon of "two" which can be selected as the first change display at the time of the display mode change effect and the effect selection table of FIGS. 35 (J) to (M) can be selected as the second change display at the time of the display mode change effect. And three "three" character icons are set to be selectable. The degree of expectation of these character icons to the big hit has a relationship of “1 person” <“2 people” <“3 people”.

  Next, a description will be given of a change effect pattern table in which data for selecting the effect patterns of the above-described first to fourth change effects is set. The change effect pattern table is stored in the RAM 90122.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a change effect pattern table. In the change effect pattern table, an effect pattern when a change effect is selected during the hold display and a change effect during the active display are selected for each of the first to fourth change effects. The effect pattern at the time is shown. The selection of performing the change effect during the hold display and the selection of performing the change effect during the active display are performed using the data tables of FIGS. 35 (B) to (E).

  Next, an example of an effect display when a character icon is displayed as the hold display will be described. FIG. 39 is a display screen diagram showing an example of an effect display when the character icon 9061 is displayed as the hold display on the effect display device 905.

  When a new first hold storage occurs and a hold display mode using character icons is determined using the hold display mode determination table as shown in FIG. 33, first, as shown in FIG. A display in which a hold display by a character icon 9061 of “caution” display, which is a normal display mode, appears in the first hold display area 905D is displayed.

  The change effect timing is selected and determined as “on hold display” in the change effect timing selection table at the time of character hold display in FIG. 35 (B), and the change effect type is determined by the character hold change effect type selection table in FIG. 35 (D). Is selected as the "first change effect", during the hold display after the first hold shift after the hold display by the character icon 9061 displaying the "attention" appears, as shown in FIG. As shown, as the display mode change effect, a first change effect in which the blue arrow acts downward with respect to the hold display by the character icon 9061 of “Caution” display is executed.

  When the display after the first change effect is selected and determined to be “hot” in the first change effect pending display change selection table in FIG. 35 (F), the first change effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (C). Display Mode by Change Effect After the change effect is executed, the hold display by the character icon 9061 is changed from the “caution” display to the “heat” display in the first hold display area 905D. As described above, when the hold display by the character icon 9061 changes, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of the jackpot for the hold display, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Next, a description will be given of an effect display example when a character icon is displayed as the active display after the hold display. FIG. 40 is a display screen diagram showing an effect display example of the active display after the character icon 9062 is displayed as the hold display on the effect display device 905.

  When a new first hold storage occurs and a hold display mode using character icons is determined using the hold display mode determination table as shown in FIG. 33, first, as shown in FIG. A display is displayed in which a hold display by the character icon 9062 of “single” display, which is a normal display mode, appears in the first hold display area 905D. In the state of FIG. 40A, after the hold display by the character icon 9062 of “single” display appears and is displayed, the previous hold display is exhausted, and “1” is displayed as the hold display for performing the next variable display. A state in which a hold display by a character icon 9062 of “person” is displayed is shown.

  Then, the timing of the change effect is selected and determined as “actively displayed” in the change effect timing selection table during character hold display in FIG. 35 (C), and the change effect timing is changed according to the character hold change effect type selection table in FIG. 35 (E). When the effect type is selected and determined as “fourth change effect”, the active display corresponding to the hold display by the character icon 9062 displaying “one person” as shown in FIG. In the AHA, this is performed by the character icon 9062 of “single” display. As shown in FIG. 40 (B), as a display mode change effect, a red arrow is displayed next to the active display by the character icon 9062 of “one” display. A fourth change effect acting from the direction is executed.

  Then, when the display after the third change effect is selected and determined to be "three" display by the change selection table during the fourth change effect active display of FIG. 35 (M), as shown in FIG. 40 (C), After the execution of the change effect by the fourth change effect, the hold display by the character icon 9062 is changed from the “one” display to the “three” display in the active display area AHA. As described above, when the active display by the character icon 9062 changes, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of the present change display with respect to the big hit, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Next, an icon effect included in the effect execution setting process (S90532) for setting an effect when holding display with character icons and character icons using various data tables of FIGS. 35 (B) to (M). The setting process will be described.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the icon effect setting process. The processing for setting an effect when holding display or active display using character icons and character icons using the various data tables of FIGS. 35B to 35M is described in the effect execution setting process described above (S90532). As described above in connection with the processing contents related to the above, in FIG. 41, in order to clarify the flow of the setting of the effect when performing the hold display or the active display using the character icon and the character icon, a specific icon effect setting process is performed. The processing will be described.

  In the table of FIG. 33, when the character icon or the hold display mode of the character icon is selected and determined, an icon effect setting process is executed. In the icon effect setting process, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the following process. First, the random number value MR10 'is extracted, and the change effect timing selection table shown in FIG. 35 (B) or FIG. 35 (C) is displayed in accordance with the character icon or the character icon selected in the table of FIG. Then, one of “on hold display” and “active display” is selected and determined as the execution timing of the display mode change effect (S90700).

  Next, the random number value MR11 ′ is extracted and is shown in FIG. 35D or FIG. 35E according to the change effect execution timing of “on hold display” or “active display” selected and determined in S90700. Using the change effect type selection table, for "on hold display", select and determine "first change effect" or "second change effect", and for "active display", select "third change effect" or "4th change effect" is selected and determined (S90701).

  Next, it is determined whether or not “first change effect” has been selected and determined in S90701 (S90702). If it is determined in S90702 that “first change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether “held display” has been selected and determined in S90700 (S90703). If it is determined in S90703 that “on hold display” is selected and determined, a random value MR12 ′ is extracted to execute the first change effect during the hold display, and the first change effect shown in FIG. Using the pending display change selection table, one of “No change”, “Opportunity” display, and “Intense heat” display is displayed according to the display result (big hit, loss) after the first change effect. The mode is selected and determined (S90704), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S90703 that “on hold display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is output to execute the first change effect during active display. ', And using the change selection table during the first change effect active display of FIG. 35 (G), “no change”, “opportunity” display, and “hot heat” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) Is determined as the display change mode after the first change effect (S90705), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S90702 that “first change effect” has not been selected and determined in S90701, it is determined whether “second change effect” has been selected and determined in S90701 (S90706). If it is determined in S90706 that “second change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “on hold display” has been selected and determined in S90700 (S90707).

  If it is determined in S90707 that “on hold display” is selected and determined, a random number value MR12 ′ is extracted to execute the second change effect during the hold display, and the second change effect shown in FIG. Using the pending display change selection table, one of “no change”, “opportunity”, and “hot heat” is displayed according to the display result (big hit, loss) after the second change effect. The mode is selected and determined (S90708), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S90707 that “on hold display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is output to execute the second change effect during active display. ', And using the change selection table during the second change effect active display of FIG. 35 (I), "no change", "opportunity" display, "hot heat" display according to the display result (big hit, loss) Is determined as the display change mode after the second change effect (S90709), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S90706 that the “second change effect” has not been selected and determined, it is determined whether the “third change effect” has been selected and determined in S90701 (S90710). If it is determined in S90710 that the “third change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “On hold display” has been selected and determined in S90700 (S90711). When it is determined in step S90711 that “on hold display” is selected and determined, a random number value MR12 ′ is extracted to execute the third change effect during the hold display, and the third change effect shown in FIG. Using the change selection table during the hold display, one of "no change", "two" display, and "three" display is displayed after the third change effect according to the display result (big hit, loss). A selection is determined as a change mode (S90712), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S90711 that “on hold display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is output to execute the third change effect during active display. ', And using the change selection table during the third change effect active display of FIG. 35 (K), according to the display result (big hit, loss), “no change”, “two”, “three” One of the displays is selected and determined as the display change mode after the third change effect (S90713), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S90710 that “third change effect” has not been selected and determined in S90701, it is determined whether “fourth change effect” has been selected and determined in S90701 (S90714). If it is determined in S90714 that the “fourth change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether “held display” has been selected and determined in S90700 (S90715). When it is determined in S90715 that "on hold display" is selected and determined, a random value MR12 'is extracted to execute the fourth change effect during the hold display, and the fourth change effect shown in FIG. Using the change selection table during the hold display, one of “no change”, “two” display, and “three” display is displayed after the fourth change effect according to the display result (big hit, loss). A selection is determined as a change mode (S90716), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S90715 that “on hold display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is output to execute the fourth change effect during active display. ', And using the change selection table during the fourth change effect active display of FIG. 35 (M), according to the display result (big hit, loss), “no change”, “two”, “three” One of the displays is selected and determined as the display change mode after the fourth change effect (S90717), and the process ends.

  The effect using the character icon or the character icon is set by the icon effect setting process described above, and the variable display effect process (S90172) is executed based on the setting in the process, for example, as shown in FIG. Such a suspended display mode change effect and a change corresponding display mode change effect as shown in FIG. 40 are executed.

[Modification of display mode change effect by icon display]
Next, various modifications of the above-described active display effects will be described.

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 35 (B) to (M), FIGS. 39 and 40, a total of one timing during the hold display and one timing during the active display is used. The example has been described in which the display mode change effect of changing the display mode of the character icon display or the character icon display can be executed at any one of the timings. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 42, the execution timing of the display mode change effect during the hold display may be selectable from a plurality of timings.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an effect in which the execution timing of the display mode change effect during the hold display is selected from a plurality of timings. FIG. 42A shows a first hold display area 905D and an active display area AHA for explaining the timing of the display mode change effect. FIG. 42 (B) shows a modification of the character hold display change effect timing selection table shown in FIG. 35 (B). FIG. 42 (C) shows a modification of the character hold display change effect timing selection table shown in FIG. 35 (C).

  With reference to FIG. 42 (A), in this modified example, at any one of three timings, that is, two timings during the hold display and one timing during the active display, character icon display, Alternatively, a display mode change effect of changing the display mode of the character icon display can be executed. The two display mode change effect execution timings during the hold display are, for example, numbered “2” in the hold display areas numbered “1” to “4” in the first hold display area 905D. When the hold display is made in the display area where the hold display corresponding to the second oldest hold storage is made (during the first hold display), the first oldest hold storage numbered "1" is displayed. And when the hold display is displayed in the corresponding display area where the hold display is performed (during the second hold display).

  In this modification, as described above, the display mode change effect is executed at one selected timing from the three timings during the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display. In this modification, when the hold display is performed in the character icon display, the timing is selected using the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. 42 (B). In the table of FIG. 42B, as in the table of FIG. 35B, the rate at which the change of the display mode of the character icon is selected during the active display is set lower than that during the hold display. On the other hand, in this modification, when the hold display is performed in the character icon display, the timing is selected using the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. 42 (C). In the table of FIG. 42 (C), as in the table of FIG. 35 (C), the rate at which the change of the display mode of the character icon is selected during the hold display is set lower than that during the active display. With such a setting, in this modification, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Further, in this way, the effect becomes more varied and the effect of the effect can be further improved.

  In addition, when the hold display is performed in the character icon display, the selection ratio is set higher as the hold display is closer to the hold display area where the hold display appears. Thereby, when the hold display is performed in the character icon display, when the display mode change effect is executed at the timing during the first hold display, and when the display mode change effect is executed at the timing during the second hold display. Thus, the selection ratios of the “no change”, “opportunity” display, and “hot heat” display may be made different (for example, the higher the selection ratio, the lower the selection ratio of “hot heat” display).

  In this modification, an example has been described in which, for example, a display mode change effect can be executed for a part (two) of the four hold display areas during the hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode change effect may be made executable during the hold display for all the hold display areas. Further, as for the active display, a period during which the execution of the active display is continued is divided into a plurality of periods, and each of the plurality of periods is set as a period during which the display mode change effect can be executed. The period in which the effect is performed may be selectable. In this way, the effect becomes more varied and the effect of the effect can be further improved.

  The timing at which the display mode change effect is executed includes those described in the above-described embodiment and modified examples, and includes a plurality of timings during a suspended display period and a variable display period corresponding to the target suspended storage. Any timing may be set as long as it is executed at any timing.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 and the like, an example is shown in which the display mode of the character icon is changed by the display mode change effect when the hold display is performed by a character icon. When the icon is displayed, the display mode of the character icon changes due to the display mode change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As a modified example of the change pattern of the display mode change effect, for example, when the hold display is performed by the character icon, the character icon is changed to the character icon by the display mode change effect at a predetermined ratio. An effect that changes to another icon may be performed. Further, when the hold display is performed by a character icon, an effect of changing the character icon to another icon such as a character icon by a display mode change effect may be performed at a predetermined ratio. By performing such an effect, the player can be noticed that a change in the display mode of the specific display (display mode of the icon) or a change in the type of the specific display (type of the icon) occurs. Interest can be further improved.

  In this modification, as the icon after the change, for example, a character icon, and an icon display that can be displayed when the hold display appears, such as a character icon, may be used. A specific icon display may be used.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the display mode change effects as shown in FIGS. 36 to 42 can be executed during either the hold display or the active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode change effect may be executable at both timing during the hold display and during the active display.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the display mode change effects as shown in FIGS. 36 to 42 can be executed at any one of the timings during the suspension display period and the active display period. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the display mode change effect may be performed stepwise at a plurality of times during the hold display period and the active display period. In this case, for example, the change mode of the icon display may be selected in a plurality of steps, and the icon display may be selected and set so that the icon display can be changed stepwise at a plurality of times.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the hold display or the active display as the target of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. 36 to 42 is displayed in an icon shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display or the active display as the target of the display mode change effect may be a display mode different from the display mode of the normal display (for example, “sphere”), and is not limited to the icon shape. . Therefore, even if the hold display or the active display hold display that is the target of the display mode change effect is a sphere, the display mode is different from the display mode such as the shape and color acquired by the normal display (for example, the size is different, the color is different). Are different).

  (F) When there are a plurality of types of the hold display or the active display (for example, the type of the icon display selected at the time of the hold appearance display) as the target of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. Among the plurality of timings during the display period and during the active display period, a type in which the display mode change effect is not executed at all during the hold display period may be included, and the display mode change effect is executed at all during the active display period. Types that are not performed may be included.

  (G) In the above-described embodiment, the hold display as shown in FIG. 36 to FIG. 42, which is the target of execution of the display mode change effect, is displayed at the time of start winning (hold storage) as shown in FIG. 33. Although an example in which only the display mode at the time of appearance display is selected and determined has been described, at the time of such a start winning prize (at the time of hold storage), during the hold display or the active display as shown in FIGS. The final display mode (no change, “opportunity”, “hot fever”, “two people”, “three people”, etc.) after the change display effect may be selected and determined.

  (H) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold display as the execution target of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. 36 to 42 may be a character icon as shown in FIG. , The character icon, and the color of the character icon and the color of the character icon may also be selected and determined, as in the above-mentioned “sphere”. That is, the display mode of the hold display as the execution target of the display mode change effect may be such that a combination of the icon shape and the icon color can be selected and determined. The same icon may be set so that the degree of expectation for a big hit differs depending on the selected color.

  (I) The display mode change effect of the icon display described above may be executed on condition that the number of reserved items is equal to or more than a predetermined number such as three or four.

  (J) The icon display during the hold display and the icon display during the active display need not be completely the same. For example, while the icon display during the hold display is displayed in a first color such as white, the icon display during the active display is displayed in a second color such as black, and the icon display during the hold display is different from the icon display during the hold display. The display mode from the icon display during the active display may be partially different. Also, as for the character icons, the characters of the icons on hold display are displayed in Mincho font, the characters of the icons in active display are displayed in block type, etc. . The number of character icons may be the same, but the gender may be different, for example, the icons on hold display are displayed by male characters, and the icons on active display are displayed by female characters.

  (K) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the hold display and the active display are displayed on the same display unit (effect display device 905). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hold display may be displayed on the first effect display device, and the active display may be displayed on the second effect display device.

  (L) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the hold display and the active display are displayed using different display areas. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and switching display may be performed using the same display area. Good (for example, a display in which the active display area is not displayed when the hold display is displayed, and a display in which the hold display area is not displayed when the active display is performed).

  (M) In the above-described embodiment, the effect (type) of the effect of changing the display mode may be different depending on the display mode of the icon display (character icon, character icon). For example, a dedicated display mode change effect corresponding to the display mode (effect mode) of the icon display may be provided, and the effect may be executed.

[Direction example using movable members]
Next, an effect example using the movable member 90321 will be described. FIG. 43 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 905 when the battle reach effect is executed. FIG. 44 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 905 when the story reach effect is executed.

  The battle reach effect and the story reach effect are executed by the effect control CPU 90120. The battle reach effect and the story reach effect are a plurality of types of special reach effects (supermarkets) in which the ratio selected when a jackpot display result is set is higher than a normal reach effect called a normal reach among the reach effects. (Reach production). For example, the reach effect performed in the super reach α (big hit) of the fluctuation category “PB4 ′” shown in FIG. 13 is a battle reach effect, and is performed in the super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category of the fluctuation category “PB5 ′”. Reach production is story reach production. Furthermore, in these super reach effects, the jackpot expectation degree is set, for example, in a relationship of battle reach effect <story reach effect. In addition, the big hit expectation degree of battle reach production and story reach production may be the opposite relation.

  Each of the battle reach effect and the story reach effect is an effect in which the effect display by the image display of the effect display device 905 and the effect operation of the movable member 90321 are combined.

  The battle reach effect shown in FIG. 43 will be described. In the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the effect symbol is simultaneously started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. For example, “left”, “right” In accordance with a predetermined stop order such as "", "medium", the effect symbol display areas 905L, 905R, and 905C sequentially stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbols, and finally the effect symbols stop in all the effect symbol display areas. Then, when the display result is derived and displayed, the variable display ends.

  After the effect symbols change display is started all at once, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), when the same symbols stop at the stage where the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L and 905R are stopped, the reach is performed. State. The variable display up to the timing of reaching the reach state is executed in an effect mode of the normal variable display, which is not different between the normal reach and the super reach. The normal reach and the super reach have different production modes after reaching the reach state.

  When the battle reach effect is executed as the reach effect, the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are reduced as shown in FIG. A small symbol display format is moved to the upper right corner of the screen and displayed, and a message image 9053 indicating the characters "Battle Reach" is displayed in the center of the screen. Thereby, it is notified that the battle reach effect is executed.

  In the battle reach effect, as shown in FIGS. 43 (C) to 43 (E), a moving image in which an ally character 9061a (the ally side of the player) and an enemy character 9062a (the enemy side of the player) play a battle. A battle effect (display including a sound effect at the time of the battle and a music sound at the time of the battle) that displays the image is executed.

  In the battle reach effect, when the change display result is a big hit display result, a victory effect image display in which the ally character 9061a wins is displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (E), and further, as shown in FIGS. 43 (D) and 43 (E). As shown in the drawing, an image in which the particle effect image 9071 is superimposed and displayed on the victory effect image is displayed, and the movable member 90321 operates at the upright position to execute the victory effect appearing in front of the display area of the effect display device 905. Is done.

  On the other hand, in the battle reach effect, when the fluctuation display result is a loss display result, a defeat effect of displaying an image in which the ally character 9061a is defeated is performed, and a particle effect image 9071 as shown in FIGS. 43 (D) and (E). And the effect using the movable member 90321 is not executed.

  More specifically, in the battle effect, after the display in which the ally character 9061a and the enemy character 9062a appear as shown in FIG. 43 (C), the ally character 9061a and the enemy character 9061a are displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (D). A moving image in which a battle with 9062a is made is displayed. For example, FIG. 43D shows a scene in which an ally character 9061a attacks an enemy character 9062a. As shown in FIG. 43 (D), in a battle effect, in a scene where the ally character 9061a attacks (a scene suggesting a victory), a particle effect image as a effect effect display is displayed in a lower central portion of the screen of the effect display device 905. 9071 appears, and a particle effect effect superimposed and displayed on the winning effect display is performed. When the ally character 9061a wins, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), a victory effect is executed in which an image capable of specifying that the ally character 9061a has defeated the enemy character 9062a and that the ally character 9061a has won is displayed. Is done. In the victory effect, furthermore, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), the movable member 90321 moves to the upright position, so that a movable body operation effect appears in the central area of the display area of the effect display device 905. Is done. Then, the appearing movable member 90321 is caused to emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 43E, when the movable member 90321 appears and moves to the standing position due to the movable body operation effect, the number of appearances of the particle effect image 9071 to be superimposed and displayed around the movable member 90321 increases. Thus, a moving image showing a display mode in which the display range of the particle effect image 9071 is enlarged is displayed. The moving image is an effect executed using the particle effect image 9071 in order to enhance the effect based on the operation of the movable member 90321, and is called an operation effect effect. By such an operation effect effect, an effect in which the operation mode of the movable member 90321 and the display mode of the particle effect image 9071 are related is executed. By performing such an effect, it is possible to perform an effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display unit are linked.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (F), the jackpot display result (same symbol stop) is derived and displayed in the effect symbol displayed in the small symbol format, and the message image 55 in which the character “Congratulations” is displayed is displayed. , Is displayed at the center of the screen as a reach result effect, which is an effect indicating the result of the reach state. As a result, the fact that the player has won the battle reach effect (a big hit) is notified. After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (G), the effect design in which the big hit display result is displayed in the small design format is returned to the original size and the original position as shown in FIG. 44 (A) and displayed. A stop symbol effect in which a message image 74 in which the character "big hit" is displayed is displayed below the effect symbol.

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

  Next, the story reach effect shown in FIG. 44 will be described. After the effect symbols are simultaneously displayed, the left and right effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R stop and reach a state as shown in FIG. 44 (A). When the story reach effect is executed, first, the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are reduced as shown in FIG. A small symbol display format is displayed and moved to the upper right corner of the screen, and a message image 9054A in which characters of "story first half" are shown is displayed in the center of the screen. Thereby, it is notified that the story reach effect is executed.

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

  In addition, when the variable display result is an out-of-display result, an effect in which the story reach effect ends in the first half is executed, and when the variable display result is the big hit display result, the story reach effect is continued from the first half to the second half, and then ended. The effect which continues until may be performed.

  Further, the story reach production may be set such that the production is performed so that the effect of performing the production to the end has a higher expectation of a big hit than the case where the production is completed in the first half. . Also, the story reach effect may be a one-part configuration that is not divided into the first half and the second half.

  After the message image 9054A is displayed, a moving image developed according to the story corresponding to “the first half of the story” is displayed. When the “first half of the story” is completed and the “second half of the story” is subsequently executed, a message image 9054B in which the characters “story second half” are displayed is displayed in the center of the screen as shown in FIG. You. Thereby, it is notified that the story reach effect is continuously executed. Note that, in the story reach effect, an image for notifying the story reach effect such as the message images 9054A and 9054B may not be displayed.

  After the message image 9054B is displayed, a moving image developed according to the story corresponding to “story second half” is displayed. In the story reach effect, when the change display result is a big hit display result, a flame effect image 9073 is superimposed on a black image 9072 as shown in FIG. 44E, and as shown in FIG. 44 (E), the movable member 90321 moves to the upright position, and a story-complete effect that appears in front of the display area of the effect display device 905 is executed.

  On the other hand, in the story reach effect, when the variable display result is an out-of-display result, a story uncompleted effect in which it is possible to specify that the story is not completed is performed, and a black image 9072 as shown in FIGS. The effect using the flame effect image 9073 and the movable member 90321 is not executed.

  Specifically, in the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (D), the entire display area of the effect display device 905 is changed to a black black image 9072, and in the lower central portion of the screen of the effect display device 905, The effect of displaying the flame effect image 9073 as the effect display and superimposing the flame effect image 9073 on the black image 9072 is performed. In the story-complete effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (E), the movable member 90321 moves to the upright position, so that the movable body operation effect appears in the central region of the display area of the effect display device 905. Is done. Then, the appearing movable member 90321 is caused to emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 44E, when the movable member 90321 appears and moves to the standing position due to the movable body operation effect, the flame of the flame effect image 9073 to be superimposed and displayed around the movable member 90321 increases, and the flame becomes larger. A moving image showing a display mode in which the display range of the effect image 9073 is enlarged is displayed. The moving image is an effect executed using the flame effect image 9073 in order to enhance the effect based on the operation of the movable member 90321, and is called an operation effect effect as in the case of FIG. By such an operation effect effect, an effect in which the operation mode of the movable member 90321 and the display mode of the flame effect image 9073 are related is executed. By performing such an effect, it is possible to perform an effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display unit are linked.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (F), the jackpot display result (same symbol stop) is derived and displayed in the effect symbol displayed in the small symbol format, and the message image 55 indicating the character “Congratulations” is displayed. , Is displayed at the center of the screen as a reach result effect, which is an effect indicating the result of the reach state. This informs that the story reach effect has been completed. After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (G), the effect design in which the big hit display result is displayed in the small design format is returned to the original size and the original position as shown in FIG. 44 (A) and displayed. A stop symbol effect in which a message image 74 in which the character "big hit" is displayed is displayed below the effect symbol.

  In the story reach effect, the effect image is displayed in the same manner as the battle reach effect. However, unlike the battle reach effect, the entire display area of the effect display device 905 is a black image, and the effect image is superimposed on the black image. This makes it possible to display the effect image even more emphasized, and to execute an image display having a higher effect than the battle reach effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the precious feeling (premier feeling) of the story reach production in which the degree of expectation for the big hit is set higher than the battle reach production.

  On the other hand, in the story reach production, when the fluctuation display result is a deviation display result, the above-mentioned story uncompleted production is executed, and the deviation display result is derived and displayed in the production symbol displayed in the small symbol format, and the production symbol is displayed. Is returned to the original size and the original position and displayed.

  Note that the movable member 90321 may be configured such that a disk-shaped portion can be rotated by a driving unit such as a motor that is driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 90120. When the disk-shaped portion of the movable member 90321 is configured to be rotatable in such a manner, as shown in FIG. 43 (E) or FIG. 44 (E), the movable member 90321 operates to the upright position to display the effect. Control may be performed to rotate the disk-shaped portion when it appears or appears before the display area of the device 905. In this case, an image for operating an effect image such as the particle effect image 9071 in FIG. 43E and the flame effect image 9073 in FIG. 44E is displayed in accordance with the rotation of the movable member 90321. May be performed. By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the effect produced by using the movable member 90321 and the effect image.

  In addition, the movable member 90321 is not limited to the rotating operation, and a part or all of the constituent members perform a deforming operation such as opening and closing or contracting by driving means such as a solenoid driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 90120. In the case of such a configuration, in a specific effect scene, display is performed on the effect display device 905 in accordance with the deformation operation of the movable member positioned in front of the display area of the effect display device 905. The effect control which displays the image which operates the effect image to be performed may be performed.

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

  FIG. 45 is a timing chart showing a control example of an effect effect and a movable object effect in a specific super reach effect. FIG. 45 (A) shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable body effect in the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. FIG. 45B shows an example of control of an effect effect and a movable body effect in a story reach effect as shown in FIG.

  First, with reference to FIG. 45A, a control example of an effect effect and a movable body effect in a battle reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 90120 will be described. When the battle reach effect is executed, during the period from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) to the occurrence of the reach state, the effect symbol is displayed in the effect mode of the normal fluctuation display as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the effect display device 905.

  When the reach state occurs, the effect display device 905 displays a message image 9053 and a moving image such as a battle effect corresponding to the battle reach effect as shown in FIGS. 43 (B) and 43 (C). Is done. The timing at which the effect display device 905 changes the image display of the battle effect to the image display of the victory effect as shown in FIGS. 43 (D) and (E) is a turning point of the first change of the image related to the battle reach effect ( This is the time of the video cut). At the timing of the first video change node (first video change node) related to the battle reach effect, the particle effect image is displayed on the battle effect image as shown in FIGS. 43 (D) and (E). The particle effect effect of displaying an image in which the image 9071 is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 905 and the movable body operation effect of operating the movable member 90321 are executed in a cooperative manner.

  The timing at which the movable member 90321 moves to the standing position and the image display of the victory effect is changed to the image display of the reach result effect in the effect display device 905 as shown in FIGS. It is a time when the second change of the video related to the effect is a turning point (a break in the video cut). At the timing of the second video change point (second video change point) related to the battle reach effect, the particle effect image 9071 is superimposed on the image of the winning effect as shown in FIG. An operation effect effect such as an image to be displayed is executed in the effect display device 905.

  Then, when the motion effect effect and the movable body operation effect are finished, the reach result is notified by the effect display device 905 displaying an image of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. 43 (F). After that, when the reach result effect is completed, a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 43 (G) is executed on the effect display device 905, so that a display for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol is performed, and a change display is performed. finish.

  As described above, in the battle reach effect, at the timing of the turning point of the change in the video relating to the reach effect, the effect effect display such that the particle effect image 9071 is superimposed on the black image 9072 is executed. Further, in the battle reach effect, an effect in which the movable body effect such as the movable member 90321 and the effect effect display are linked at the timing of the change of the video related to the reach effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 45B, a control example of the effect effect and the movable body effect in the story reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 90120 will be described. When the story reach effect is executed, during the period from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) to the occurrence of the reach state, the effect symbol is displayed in the effect mode of the normal variable display as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the effect display device 905.

  In the effect display device 905, when a reach state occurs, message images 9054A and 9054B are displayed as shown in FIGS. 44 (B) and (C), and a moving image such as a story moving image corresponding to the story reach effect. An image is displayed. The timing at which the effect display device 905 changes from the image display of the story effect to the image display of the story completion effect as shown in FIGS. 44 (D) and (E) is a turning point of the first change of the video relating to the story reach effect. It is time to be a (cut in the video cut). At the timing of the first video change point (first video change node) regarding the story reach effect, the flame effect image is displayed on the black image 9072 as shown in FIGS. The flame effect effect of displaying an image in which the image 9073 is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 905 and the movable body operation effect of operating the movable member 90321 are executed in a cooperative manner.

  In the effect display device 905, as shown in FIGS. 44E and 44F, when the movable member 90321 moves to the standing position, the timing at which the image display of the story completion effect is changed to the image display of the reach result effect is determined by the story. This is a time when the second change of the video related to the reach effect is a turning point (a break in the video cut). At the timing of the second video change point (second video change point) related to the story reach effect, the flame effect image 9073 is superimposed on the black image 9072 as shown in FIG. A motion effect effect such as an image to be performed is executed on the effect display device 905.

  Then, when the motion effect effect and the movable body operation effect are completed, an image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. 44 (F) is executed on the effect display device 905, thereby notifying the reach result. Thereafter, when the reach result effect is completed, a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 44 (G) is executed on the effect display device 905, so that a display for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol is performed, and a variable display is performed. finish.

  As described above, in the story reach effect, at the timing of the turning point of the change of the video relating to the reach effect, the effect effect display such that the flame effect image 9073 is superimposed on the black image 9072 is executed. Further, in the story reach effect, an effect is performed in which a movable body effect such as the movable member 90321 and an effect effect display are linked at a timing when a change in the image related to the reach effect is achieved.

  In the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 43 and 45 (A) and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 44 and 45 (B), specifically, the following processing is executed in the effect control CPU 90120. This is achieved by:

  When a variation pattern designating command in which a super reach variation pattern of a type for executing a battle reach effect is designated among the super reach variation pattern designating commands is received by the effect control board 9012 as the variation pattern designating command, the production control is performed. In the variable display start setting process (S90171), the CPU 90120 performs image display control of the effect display device 905 for performing a battle reach effect and operation control of the movable member 90321 as shown in FIGS. 43 and 45A. Is selected from a plurality of types of effect control data stored in advance and set (stored) in the RAM 90122. The battle reach effect is different when the fluctuation display result is a big hit display result and when it is a loss display result, so a fluctuation pattern specification command or display result specification command that can specify the fluctuation display result was received. At times, the effect control CPU 90120 analyzes the received command contents, recognizes the fluctuation display result, and selects effect control data according to the fluctuation display result. Then, the effect control CPU 90120 starts the variable display of the effect symbols, and in the variable display effect process (S90172), uses the effect control data set to execute the battle reach effect, and performs the movable body effect process and the effect. By executing the effect display processing and the like, the image display control of the effect display device 905 and the operation control of the movable member 90321 are performed, and the battle reach effect as shown in FIGS. 43 and 45A is executed.

  When a variation pattern designation command in which a variation pattern of a super reach of a type for executing a story reach effect is designated among the variation pattern designation commands of the super reach is received in the effect control board 9012, the effect control is performed. In the variable display start setting process (S90171), the CPU 90120 performs image display control of the effect display device 905 for performing a story reach effect and operation control of the movable member 90321 as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45B. Is selected from a plurality of types of effect control data stored in advance and set (stored) in the RAM 90122. The story reach effect is different when the fluctuation display result is a big hit display result and when it is a loss display result, so a fluctuation pattern specification command or display result specification command that can specify the fluctuation display result was received. At times, the effect control CPU 90120 analyzes the received command contents, recognizes the fluctuation display result, and selects effect control data according to the fluctuation display result. Then, the effect control CPU 90120 starts the variable display of the effect symbols, and in the variable display effect process (S90172), uses the effect control data set to execute the story reach effect, and performs the movable body effect process and the effect. By executing the effect display processing and the like, the image display control of the effect display device 905 and the operation control of the movable member 90321 are performed, and the story reach effect as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45B is executed.

  When a movable body effect can be executed in a plurality of types of effect displays, such as a battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 43 and 45 (A) and a story reach effect shown in FIGS. 44 and 45 (B). Depending on which type of effect display is performed, an effect effect display in a mode in which an effect image is superimposed on a black image, and an effect effect display in a mode in which an effect image is superimposed on an effect image. Since the effect display in different modes can be displayed, it is possible to enhance the effect by linking the operation of the movable body and the effect display of the display means.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 43 (E) and 45 (A), a specific type of effect display such as a battle reach effect in which a movable object effect for operating a movable member such as the movable member 90321 is executed is executed. In this case, it is possible to execute an effect of superimposing a special effect display such as the particle effect image 9071 of FIGS. 43 (D) and (E) on a specific type of effect display such as a display of a winning effect image. Therefore, it is possible to link the specific type of effect display in which the movable body effect is executed and the effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 905, and the operation of the movable body by the specific type of effect display It is possible to further enhance the production effect by linking the production effect display with the display means.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 44E and 45B, a specific type of effect display such as a story reach effect in which a movable object effect for operating a movable member such as the movable member 90321 is executed is executed. 44, the effect display in a specific mode such as the flame effect image 9073 shown in FIGS. 44 (D) and (E) is added to the predetermined image displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 905 such as the black image 9072. Since the effect of superimposed display is executable, it is possible to link a predetermined effect of a predetermined type in which the movable body effect is executed with the effect effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 905. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game by emphasizing the movable body effect.

  In addition, the effect of linking (coordinating) the movable body and the effect display, such as the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above, may be executed in the reach effect other than the super reach, and may be executed in the effect other than the reach effect. May be.

  Also, an example is described in which the effect of linking (coordinating) the movable body and the effect display, such as the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above, is performed at a timing that is a turning point of the change in the image related to the effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed at a timing other than the timing at which the change of the video related to the effect, such as the timing after a predetermined time elapses from the start of the effect execution.

  Also, as the effect effect display in the effect of linking (coordinating) the movable body and the effect effect display as in the above-described battle reach effect and story reach effect, the particle effect image and the flame effect image have been described as examples. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and another type of effect display such as an effect image in which light is emitted may be used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 43 and FIG. 44, it is possible to display the effect display in different modes according to which of the two types of effect display, the battle reach effect and the story reach effect, is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to display different types of effect display depending on which effect display is performed among three or more types of effect displays.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 43 and FIG. 44, the effect display in different modes is displayed depending on which effect display is performed among a plurality of effect displays such as a battle reach effect and a story reach effect. When possible, an example is shown in which the effect display mode is changed depending on whether or not to display the black image 9072. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example in which the mode of the effect display is different, any type of effect display displays a black image, but the type of effect display such as an effect image may be different. In this case, the type of the effect display is different as long as any one of the components of the effect display such as the shape, color, display range, and brightness of the image of the effect display is different.

  Further, as for the effect of linking (coordinating) the movable body and the effect effect display as in the above-described battle reach effect and story reach effect, images of the effect effect display as shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 are displayed first. Not only the effect of operating the movable body later, but also an effect of performing the image display of the effect effect display and the operation of the movable body at the same timing may be used, and the image of the effect effect display after operating the movable body first May be used.

  Further, as an effect using the black image 9072 as in the story reach effect described above, an example in which the black image 9072 is displayed on the entire display area of the effect display device 905 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, control may be performed to display the black image 9072 in a partial display area of the effect display device 905 such as an area for displaying an effect image.

  Further, as an effect in which a movable body such as the movable member described above and an effect effect display such as an effect image are linked, the movable body is operated in each of a plurality of types of effect display in which the state of the effect display is different. In the case of performing an effect, an effect of displaying an effect image display as a different type of effect effect display in association with the operation of the movable body may be executed according to the state of the effect display for operating the movable body. Good. For example, in the following effect display situations, different types of effect image display may be executed. (A) When displaying the effect image display in response to operating the movable body before the reach state is reached during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol. (B) When displaying an effect image display in response to operating the movable body at the time of temporary stop in the pseudo series. (C) When displaying an effect image display in response to operating the movable body during execution of normal reach. (D) When displaying an effect image display in response to operating the movable body during the execution of the super reach effect. (E) When the effect image display is displayed in response to operating the movable body during the development of the production during the execution of the super-reach in the development production format in which the production content is developed. (F) Corresponding to operating the movable body when performing a lottery effect again (for example, an effect of drawing a lottery to determine whether a large hit or a non-positive big hit) after notifying that a big hit display result has been obtained. To display the effect image display. (G) When displaying the effect image display in response to operating the movable body during the performance of the big hit game state. (H) When displaying an effect image display in response to operating a movable body during a customer waiting demonstration displayed when a game is not being played. It is sufficient that at least two of the effect image displays executed in the plurality of types of effect display situations as described above are different.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) The gaming machine according to the above embodiment is:
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901 or the like)
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components (for example, a driving mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second ramp section 90202, a third ramp section 90203, a fourth ramp section 90204, a fifth ramp section 90205, etc.) For example, effect control CPU 90120, VDP 90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B) for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means,
The output unit stops the output of the drive signal after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 21) from the input of the control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 21) (FIG. 21: Timeout) Function),
When the control unit outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control unit outputs the control signal and outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1 to time t1). The control signal is output until the predetermined period T elapses).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to avoid an operation defect of the electronic component, so that the electronic component can be more stably controlled.

(2) In gaming machines,
The output means includes a conversion means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B) for converting a serial signal control signal output from the control means to a parallel signal drive signal.

According to the above configuration, the number of communication wires between the control unit and the output unit can be reduced.
(3) In gaming machines,
There is further provided setting means for setting the stop means to valid or invalid (predetermined terminals for setting the time-out function of each conversion IC to valid or invalid, effect control board 9012, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, the setting of the function of the stopping means can be changed to valid or invalid depending on the application, so that the cost can be reduced by sharing the components.

(4) In gaming machines,
A first substrate provided with the control means (for example, an effect control substrate 9012 or the like);
A second substrate (for example, a first lamp substrate 90210 or the like) provided with the output unit;
The first substrate and the second substrate are electrically connected via a wiring member (flexible, harness, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, since it is arranged on another substrate, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a control abnormality that may occur due to a wiring defect (such as disconnection or short circuit).

(5) In gaming machines,
The output unit controls the driving of the electronic component by outputting a PWM signal as a driving signal (for example, the driving signal is PWM-controlled by the number of Low signals, and the light emission luminance of each LED is controlled by the PWM control. The gradation is controlled by the period.).

According to the above configuration, power efficiency can be improved by PWM control.
(6) In gaming machines,
The output means,
An output state when the input control signal is output to another output means is defined as a first output state (for example, an output state with a normal slew rate setting shown in FIG. 23A) in which a waveform rises in a predetermined manner. The output state can be set to any one of a second output state (for example, an output state with a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 23B) in which the waveform rises in a more gradual change mode than the first output state,
When the other output means is provided on the same substrate as the output means, the output state is set to the second output state (for example, connected inside the substrate like the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B). In this case, the conversion IC 9092B is set to output a waveform with a low slew rate.)

  According to the above configuration, since the output state when outputting within the same substrate is set to the second output state, radiation of noise outside the substrate can be suppressed.

(7) In gaming machines,
The output means,
An output state when the input control signal is output to another output means is defined as a first output state (for example, an output state with a normal slew rate setting shown in FIG. 23A) in which a waveform rises in a predetermined manner. The output state can be set to any one of a second output state (for example, an output state with a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 23B) in which the waveform rises in a more gradual change mode than the first output state,
When the other output unit is provided on another substrate connected to the substrate on which the output unit is provided via a wiring member, the first output state is set (for example, conversion is performed). When connected outside the board like the IC9094B and the conversion IC9095B, the conversion IC9094B is set so as to output a waveform having a normal slew rate.)

  According to the above configuration, the output state when outputting to another substrate connected via the wiring member is set to the first output state, so that the influence of external noise on the control signal can be suppressed.

(8) In gaming machines,
Further provided is a movable member that performs an operation (for example, a rendering unit 90300 or the like),
The output unit outputs a specific signal by a parallel communication method from specific signal output units (for example, terminals Q0 to 23 corresponding to groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 26) grouped into a plurality of different groups,
The output timing of the specific signal from the specific signal output unit differs for each group (for example, the PWM clock signals of groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 26 are shifted in cycle by 1 MHz).
Driving means for operating the movable member (for example, a motor of the driving mechanism 90201) includes the specific signal output units of the same group of the output means (for example, terminals of a group belonging to the same cycle (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3)). ) Is driven based on the specific signal output from

  According to the above configuration, the emission of the noise outside the substrate can be suppressed by shifting the output cycle of the specific signal by the parallel communication method.

(9) In gaming machines,
The gaming machine performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means (for example, a first special figure hold storage section 90151A, a second special figure hold storage section 90151B, a first start winning reception command buffer 90194A, a second hold, and the like) for storing a variable display that has not yet started as a hold storage. Start winning reception command buffer 194B etc.)
On-hold display means (for example, effect display device 905, RAM 90102, first on-hold display area 905D, second on-hold display area 905U, etc.) capable of displaying the on-hold storage stored by the on-hold storage means as on-hold display (for example, on-hold display). )When,
During the execution of the fluctuation display, a fluctuation corresponding display means (for example, effect control CPU 90120, S90532 or the like in FIG. 34) capable of performing a fluctuation corresponding display (for example, an active display) corresponding to the fluctuation display,
A change in the hold display mode (for example, a change during the hold display in FIG. 39) that changes the mode of the hold display before the change display of the target hold storage is executed, and a mode of the change corresponding display during the execution of the change display The change in at least one of the display mode changes (for example, the change during the active display in FIG. 40) that changes the display mode is performed in a plurality of times during the hold display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target hold storage. Further, a display mode changing means (for example, effect control CPU 90120, S90532 in FIG. 34, icon effect setting processing in FIG. 41, S90172 in FIG. 32, etc.) which can be executed at any one of the timings of FIG. Prepared,
The display mode changing means may include a first specific display (for example, a character icon display in FIG. 37 (A)) and a second specific display (character in FIG. 37 (B)) in which the type of display to be changed is different from the normal display. (The icon display), the selection ratio of the timing for executing the display mode change is different (as shown in FIGS. 35 (B) and (C), the character icon display changes during the hold display). The execution ratio is high, the character icon display has a high change effect execution ratio during the active display, and the ratio at which the display mode actually changes during the change effect execution is held as shown in FIGS. The display of the icon is the same between the display during the active display and the display during the active display. Aspects different frequency of changes, the rate of selecting or changing a display form in either an in active display and pending displays different.).

  According to the above configuration, the player can pay attention to the type of display of the change target and the timing of the change of the display mode with respect to the change of the hold display mode and the change corresponding to the display mode. Interest can be improved.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the above-described embodiment will be enumerated below.
(1) The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, various types of device including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 901, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the operation of displaying the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 905 are described. The production operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  (2) When the display mode of the active display displayed on the active display area AHA is a special mode, any one of the hold display displayed on the first hold display area 905D and the second hold display area 905U is performed. A hold change effect may be performed, and if any of the hold displays displayed in the first hold display area 905D and the second hold display area 905U has a hold display displayed in a special mode, the first hold display area 905D, any of the hold displays displayed in the second hold display area 905U, or the active display may be executed with a hold change effect or an active display change effect.

  (3) Either the first system change effect or the second system change effect may be an effect that changes the color of the active display in the active display mode. In this case, for example, the first suspension display area 905D, the second suspension display area 905U, the first suspension display area 905D and the second suspension display area 905U, such as a first system change effect that changes the shape or a second system change effect that changes the line thickness of the active display frame A color with a higher expectation of a big hit than the color of the hold display displayed in the hold display displayed in the hold display area 905D and the second hold display area 905U (for example, in the case of the hold display displayed in blue) The color in the display mode of the active display may be changed so that the display mode is a color such as yellow or red).

  (4) For example, in the setting example of the determination ratio by the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table in FIG. 35, the ratio of the active display change effect of the variation pattern “PA4′-X” is “executed” and “not executed”. "Executed" and "Executed" such as 45% (the sum of the first system change effect 15%, the second system change effect 10%, the first system change effect and the second system change effect 20%) versus 55% A ratio may be set for each of “no” and the ratio of “executed” and “not executed” as in the variation pattern “PA1′-X” in FIG. The ratio according to this embodiment may be set such that one of the plurality is set as 0%.

  (5) In the probability change control, a gaming machine may be provided in which a specific area is provided in advance in the special winning opening, and the game machine is controlled to the probability variation state based on a game ball passing through the specific area. For example, based on the random number value MR2 'for determining the jackpot type, the game ball enters a specific area within the jackpot due to being assigned to a plurality of jackpot types such as "non-probable", "probable", and "probable". The gaming machine may be a game machine that controls the game state so that it is easy to play and controls the game state based on the passing of the game ball through the specific area.

  (6) A game score for use in a game is given using a frequency, which is a game value of a size specified from information recorded on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and is given. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine (enclosed gaming machine) in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in a gaming machine into a gaming area using a gaming score or a gaming score awarded by winning a game. Can be applied.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100%. Among them, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, and a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, an example of the probable change state control in which the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed as the probable change big hit and then unconditionally controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 907, it is controlled to be in a probable change state. Type-variable state control may be performed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which effect control CPU 90120 (and VDP 90123A) outputs a control signal has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, in addition to the effect control CPU 90120 (and the VDP 90123A), a dedicated IC having the above-described control signal output function may be provided in the effect control board 9012 and output by the dedicated IC. .

  (10) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Game machine frame 3a Second groove 8 Speaker 9 Blower 10a Decoration LED
10b Decoration LED
17 Optical fiber cable 50 Front door 50b First groove 70 Speaker 75 Movable button 200 First decoration 202 Transparent plate 203 Opening 220 Mounting part 300 Second decoration 311 Translucent plate 320 Mounting part 400 Third decoration 500 Fourth Decorative body 901 Pachinko gaming machine 90151A First special figure holding storage section 90151B Second special figure holding storage section 90194A First start winning reception command buffer 90194B Second start winning reception command buffer 905 Effect display device 90102 RAM
905D 1st hold display area 905U 2nd hold display area 90120 CPU for effect control
AHA active display area

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A gaming machine body having a base portion, and a door body portion that changes between an open state in which the front surface of the base portion is opened and a closed state in which the base portion is closed,
A decorative body that is held by the gaming machine main body while protruding from the gaming machine main body,
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components;
Based on the control signal outputted from said control means, and an output means for outputting a driving signal for driving the electronic component,
The output unit includes a stop unit that stops outputting the drive signal after a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the input of the control signal,
When outputting the control signal and continuously driving the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control means outputs the control signal again after the predetermined period elapses after outputting the control signal. Output,
Further comprising setting means capable of setting the stopping means to be enabled or disabled depending on the connection state of the predetermined terminal ,
A gaming machine characterized by that: