JP6659750B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to perform an effect by operating a movable body by driving a driving unit.

  For example, a pachinko machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, has a frame-shaped decorative body (a so-called center role) arranged at a substantially central position of a game area defined on a game board, and the frame-shaped decoration is provided. A liquid crystal display, a drum display, or the like that displays a plurality of symbols variably displayed through the opening of the body is made to face from the rear, and a pachinko ball (game ball) at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body in the game board. Many proposals have been made to arrange a start winning section (start winning section) for starting a symbol change on the symbol display device upon winning, and a special winning section opened at the time of a big hit or the like. In this type of pachinko machine, the pachinko ball hit into the game area gradually rebounds by its own weight while bouncing off due to contact with a game nail or the like implanted in the game area, and the starting in the process of flowing down the game area. By winning a prize portion, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and various game effects such as a reach effect accompanying a symbol change effect on the symbol display device are performed, and the symbol display device has a predetermined combination of symbols. A so-called hit occurs by stopping at a time, and the special prize section is opened to obtain a large number of prize balls (Patent Document 1).

  Also, in recent pachinko machines, a movable effect device (movable effect device) having a movable body for performing a required operation is arranged, and a driving means such as a drive motor corresponding to the movable body is provided with a symbol display device. The effect of the effect is improved by operating in accordance with the symbol variation effect in the above. For example, in Patent Literature 1, a plurality of movable bodies are rotatably arranged on a game board, and a predetermined movable effect is executed by driving a drive motor corresponding to each movable body. .

JP 2007-54140 A

  However, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with such a movable effect device, an abnormal operation of the movable body may occur due to an assembling error of the gaming machine, an installation environment, aging, and the like. If the movable body having such an abnormal operation is operated as it is, the cause of the abnormal operation becomes worse, and there is a concern that the operation cannot be repaired.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, and has been proposed to appropriately solve the problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of coping with abnormal operation of a movable body. With the goal.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application
A hit judging means (60a) for making a hit judgment when the start condition is satisfied, and an effect determining means (65a) for determining a game effect according to the judgment result of the hit judging means (60a), In the case of is a hit determination result, in the gaming machine configured to give a hit game after performing the game effect determined by the effect determination means (65a),
A movable body (111 to 116) movable to an original position and a movable position,
Driving means (M1 to M6) provided corresponding to the movable bodies (111 to 116),
Light emitting means (121a to 126a) capable of executing a light emitting effect,
Operation abnormality determining means (65a) for determining whether an operation abnormality of the movable body (111 to 116) has occurred,
As the game effect that can be determined by the effect determination means (65a), a plurality of movable effects including a movable light emission effect in which each of the movable effect on the movable body (111 to 116) and the light emission effect by the light emitting means (121a to 126a) is performed. Is set,
The first to third movable body groups (GR1, GR2, GR3) are defined as movable body groups to stop the operation when the operation abnormality determination means (65a) determines that the operation is abnormal,
In a state where the operation abnormality determining means (65a) has not determined that the operation of the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal, when the effect determination means (65a) determines a movable light emission effect, the movable body (111 to 116) 116) is configured such that a movable effect is performed and a light emitting effect by the light emitting means (121a to 126a) is performed,
When the operation abnormality determination means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable bodies (111 to 114) included in any of the first movable body group (GR1) and the second movable body group (GR2) is abnormal, After driving the driving means (M1 to M4) to return the movable bodies (111 to 114) included in the first movable body group (GR1) and the second movable body group (GR2) to their original positions, a predetermined release condition Until is established, the driving of the driving means (M1 to M4) for driving the movable bodies (111 to 114) included in the first movable body group (GR1) and the second movable body group (GR2) is stopped. On the other hand, it is configured to be able to execute a movable effect by the movable body (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3),
When the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable body (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3) is abnormal, the movable body (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3) is determined. ) Is returned to the original position, and after driving the driving means (M5, M6), the movable bodies (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3) are moved until the predetermined release condition is satisfied. While the driving of the driving means (M5, M6) for driving is stopped, the movable effect can be executed by the movable bodies (111 to 114) included in the first movable body group (GR1) and the second movable body group (GR2). Is composed of
In the state after the operation abnormality determination means (65a) has determined that the movable body (111 to 116) has an operation abnormality, the effect determination means (65a) performs a movable light emission effect until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. When the determination is made, the light emitting effect by the light emitting means (121a to 126a) is performed in a state where the movable effect by the movable body (111 to 116) in which the driving of the driving means (M1 to M6) is stopped is not performed. It is,
The first movable body group (GR1) includes a first movable body (111) and a second movable body (112), and the first movable body (111) and the second movable body (112) are provided. ) Is moved from the original position to the movable position in the order, and the first and second movable bodies (111, 112) are returned from the movable position to the original position in the reverse order.
The third movable body group (GR3) includes a third movable body (115) and a fourth movable body (116), and simultaneously moves the third and fourth movable bodies (115, 116) from the movable position. The gist is that it is configured to return to the original position .
As described above, when the operation abnormality of the movable body does not occur, the attraction of the game can be enhanced by the effect of performing the movable effect by the movable member and the light emission effect by the light emitting means. In addition, until the predetermined release condition is satisfied after the occurrence of the abnormal operation of the movable body, the light emitting effect is performed to prevent a loss of interest in the game and to cope with the movable body having the abnormal operation. By stopping the driving of the driving means, it is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from becoming worse due to the operation of the movable body, and to avoid the trouble associated with the operation abnormality of the movable body.

The invention according to claim 2 of the present application
A hit judging means (60a) for making a hit judgment when the start condition is satisfied, and an effect determining means (65a) for determining a game effect according to the judgment result of the hit judging means (60a), In the case of is a hit determination result, in the gaming machine configured to give a hit game after performing the game effect determined by the effect determination means (65a),
A movable body (111 to 116) movable to an original position and a movable position,
Driving means (M1 to M6) provided corresponding to the movable bodies (111 to 116),
Light emitting means (121a to 126a) capable of executing a light emitting effect,
Operation abnormality determining means (65a) for determining whether an operation abnormality of the movable body (111 to 116) has occurred,
As the game effect that can be determined by the effect determination means (65a), a plurality of movable effects including a movable light emission effect in which each of the movable effect on the movable body (111 to 116) and the light emission effect by the light emitting means (121a to 126a) is performed. Is set,
The first to third movable body groups (GR1, GR2, GR3) are defined as movable body groups to stop the operation when the operation abnormality determination means (65a) determines that the operation is abnormal,
In a state where the operation abnormality determining means (65a) has not determined that the operation of the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal, when the effect determination means (65a) determines a movable light emission effect, the movable body (111 to 116) 116) is configured such that a movable effect is performed and a light emitting effect by the light emitting means (121a to 126a) is performed,
When the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable bodies (111 to 114) included in any of the first movable body group (GR1) and the second movable body group (GR2) is abnormal, a predetermined Until the release condition is satisfied, the movable body (111 to 114) in which the operation abnormality has occurred is included in the first movable body group (GR1) and the second movable body group (GR2) without returning to the original position. While stopping the driving means (M1 to M6) for driving the movable body (111 to 114), it is configured to be able to perform a movable effect by the movable body (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3),
When the operation abnormality determination means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable body (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3) is abnormal, the operation abnormality occurs until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. While the driving of the driving means (M5, M6) for driving the movable bodies (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3) without returning the moved movable bodies (115, 116) to their original positions is stopped, the first The movable body group (GR1) and the second movable body group (GR2) is configured to be able to perform a movable effect by the movable body (111 to 114) included in the,
In the state after the operation abnormality determination means (65a) has determined that the movable body (111 to 116) has an operation abnormality, the effect determination means (65a) performs a movable light emission effect until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. When the determination is made, the light emitting effect by the light emitting means (121a to 126a) is performed in a state where the movable effect by the movable body (111 to 116) in which the driving of the driving means (M1 to M6) is stopped is not performed. It is,
The first movable body group (GR1) includes a first movable body (111) and a second movable body (112), and the first movable body (111) and the second movable body (112) are provided. ) Is moved from the original position to the movable position in the order, and the first and second movable bodies (111, 112) are returned from the movable position to the original position in the reverse order.
The third movable body group (GR3) includes a third movable body (115) and a fourth movable body (116), and simultaneously moves the third and fourth movable bodies (115, 116) from the movable position. The gist is that it is configured to return to the original position .
As described above, when the operation abnormality of the movable body does not occur, the attraction of the game can be enhanced by the effect of performing the movable effect by the movable member and the light emission effect by the light emitting means. In addition, until the predetermined release condition is satisfied after the occurrence of an abnormal operation of the movable body, the light emitting effect is performed to prevent a loss of interest in the game and to cope with the movable body having the abnormal operation. By stopping the driving of the driving means, it is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from becoming worse due to the operation of the movable body, and to avoid the trouble associated with the operation abnormality of the movable body .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the gaming machine concerning this invention, the trouble accompanying the abnormal operation | movement of a movable body can be avoided.

It is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine concerning the example of the present invention, and shows in the state where the front frame was opened to the middle frame. In addition, the illustration of the members provided in the game board is partially omitted. It is a front view showing the game board concerning an example, and has shown and expanded a game information display part. In addition, while the state where the movable body of the fifth to sixth movable production section is at the original position is indicated by a solid line, the state where the movable body of the fifth to sixth movable production section is at the movable position is indicated by a two-dot chain line. is there. It is a front view showing the installation member provided with the first to fourth movable production unit according to the embodiment, (a) shows a state where the movable body of the first to fourth movable production unit is in the original position, (b) shows a state in which the movable bodies of the first to fourth movable effect parts are at the movable positions. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning game triggered by winning in a starting part (1st starting part, 2nd starting part). It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing subsequent to step B15 in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing subsequent to step B19 in FIG. 7. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing a movable body group including the movable body according to the embodiment, the movable order and the return operation order for each movable body group, (b), when an operation abnormality occurs FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between the operation of a drive motor included in each movable body group and a movable body group including a movable body in which an operation abnormality has occurred. It is a timing chart which shows the operation timing of the drive motor in the movable order based on the movable effect pattern, and FIG. A case in which the drive motor is driven to move the movable body from the original position to the movable position is shown. Thus, a case is shown in which the drive motor is driven so as to move the movable body of movable rank 2 from the original position to the movable position while driving the drive motor. It is a timing chart which shows the operation timing of the drive motor in the return operation order based on a movable effect pattern, (a) is a return operation after driving the drive motor to move the movable body of the return operation order 1 from the movable position to the original position. A case where the drive motor is driven to move the movable body in order 2 from the movable position to the original position is shown, and (b) drives the drive motor to move the movable body in the return operation order 1 from the movable position to the original position. After that, a case is shown in which the drive motor is driven to move the movable body in the return operation sequence 2 from the movable position to the original position while the drive motor is being driven. (a) is an explanatory view showing the execution contents of the effect by each effect means in the normal operation state, and (b) is an explanatory view showing the execution contents of the effect by each effect means when the operation is abnormal. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an abnormal stop process according to the embodiment.

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

(About pachinko machine 10)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes, as shown in FIG. 1, bases 11 and 12 formed to open forward and installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game store, and front openings of the bases 11 and 12. And a front member 13 which is openably and closably supported by the bases 11 and 12 so as to cover the game machine, and forms a front surface of the gaming machine. Various members are set using the bases 11 and 12 and the decorative body 13 as setting bases. The game machine is configured by this. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens back and forth, and is provided on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame (not shown) of the game store. An inner frame 12 as a main body frame is opened and closed and detachably assembled. Also, on the back side of the gaming board 20, a symbol for changing a design symbol (hereinafter referred to as a decorative symbol) triggered by establishment of predetermined starting conditions (winning of pachinko balls to the respective starting ports 32, 36 described later). A symbol display device (display effect means) 17 as an effect executing means for performing a variable effect and various display effects is detachably provided. In the embodiment, as the effect display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. Conventionally known various display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various decorative figures such as the above display device can be adopted.

  On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as the front member having a front-back opening 13 a formed at a position corresponding to the game area 21 of the game board 20 is opened and closed. I have. A transparent protective plate (not shown) formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material is disposed on the front frame 13 so as to cover the window 13a, and the game board 20 is visible from the front side. Protected. Further, a ball tray 14 capable of storing pachinko balls is provided at a position below the window 13a in the front frame 13, and the ball tray 14 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. . In the front frame 13 of the embodiment, two ball trays 14 (only the upper ball tray 14 is shown in FIG. 1) are assembled in a vertical positional relationship. In addition, one or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Further, a configuration in which one or three or more ball receiving trays 14 are provided can also be adopted. Further, a speaker 150 and a light emitting effect device 152 are provided in the front frame.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation handle 16 for operating a hit ball launching device 18 provided on the middle frame 12 is provided at a position on the right front side of the pachinko machine 10 (the front frame 13 in the embodiment). ing. The operation handle 16 is provided with an operation lever 16a biased in the left rotation direction. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a clockwise to rotate the operation lever 16a clockwise, the hitting ball firing device is operated, and The pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is configured to vary strongly according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a to play the game. The position (launch position) where the pachinko ball reaches in the area 21 can be arbitrarily changed.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 20 has a box-shaped installation member (accommodation space defining member) 81 disposed behind a plate-like member 80 formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material. Various game board installation parts are attached to the plate-like member 80 and the installation member 81. Specifically, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, as the game board installation component, a decorative member 25 in which the display unit of the effect display device 17 is visible from the front side or a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can enter. A ball entry portion or the like is disposed on the plate-shaped member 80, and the housing space 84 defined between the plate-shaped member 80 and the installation member 81 has effects and light emission by the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116. And a ball discharge unit (not shown) for discharging and guiding the pachinko ball that has entered the ball entry unit to the outside. On the back side of the installation member 81, the effect display device 17 is attached as the game board installation part, and the rear display window portion 81a and the plate member 80 (frame decoration) provided on the installation member 81 are provided. It is configured to be visible from the front side of the game board 20 via the front display window 25a of the body 25). In the embodiment, the entry of the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 into the ball entrance is collectively referred to as “entering ball”, and the pachinko ball enters the ball entrance (enters the ball). (For example, when a prize ball payout condition, a special figure hit determination condition, and a normal figure hit determination condition described later) are satisfied, the prize ball may be particularly referred to as “winning”.

  A guide rail 22 formed in an appropriate shape such as a substantially circular shape is provided on the front surface of the game board 20 (plate-like member 80), and a game area in which the pachinko ball can flow down by the guide rail 22. 21 are defined. In addition, the launch port 24 from which the pachinko ball launched by the hitting ball launch device 18 is launched into the game area 21 is configured to open upward and to the right at the upper left position of the game area 21. At the lowermost position of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (plate-like member 80), an out port 23 for discharging the pachinko balls hit into the game area 21 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the decorative member 25 is also referred to as a center role disposed substantially at the center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rails 22. It is formed in a frame shape having a window 25a. The effect display device 17 is arranged behind the game board 20 so that the display section is located behind the front display window section 25a of the decorative member 25, and the game board 20 is provided through the front display window section 25a. Is configured so that the display unit of the effect display device 17 can be visually recognized from the front side of the display. In the following description, the decorative member facing the display unit of the effect display device 17 is referred to as a frame-shaped decorative body 25. Specifically, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 20 and extends so as to surround the front display window 25a, so that the game area 21 and the display 17a of the effect display device 17 are displayed. The partition wall section 26 includes a partition wall section 26 and a thin plate base 27 extending outward from a rear edge of the partition wall section 26. Then, in a state where the base plate portion 27 is in contact with the front surface of the game board 20, the base plate portion 27 is fixed to the game board 20 from the front side by a fixing means such as a screw, so that the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed. At the outside of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (specifically, between the partition wall portion 26 and the guide rail 22), a game area 21 where a pachinko ball flows down is defined. I have. The base plate portion 27 is formed to have a thickness that allows the pachinko ball to pass through the front side when the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached to the game board 20. Note that the partition wall portion 26 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 extends continuously from a substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (base plate portion 27) to an upper edge and a lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the display unit 17a in the effect display device 17. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is not limited to the form in which the front display window 25a is opened before and after, and may be a form in which all or a part of the front display window 25a is closed with a transparent plate or the like.

  That is, the game area 21 defined on the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a first ball flow-down path 21a in which the struck pachinko balls flow down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reach the out port 23, The struck pachinko ball flows down the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and is partitioned into a second ball flow-down path 21b reaching the out port 23. Thus, by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force, the pachinko ball launched from the firing port 24 flows down the first ball flow-down path 21a (left-handed), and The player can arbitrarily select any one of the game modes (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. In the game area 21, the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b join at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b The outlet 23 is provided in a region where the pachinko balls have flowed down, so that the pachinko balls can be discharged.

  The gaming board 20 is provided with a large number of gaming nails K in the gaming area 21 and rotatably supports a rotation guide member R that rotates with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 21. The flowing direction of the pachinko ball changes irregularly by contact with the game nail K and the rotation guide member R. The rotation guide member R is a member called a so-called "windmill" having a plurality of (for example, three) contact pieces (not shown) radially from the center of rotation. The rotation of the rotation guide member R causes the pachinko ball to be released in the left-right direction as if it were hit. In the embodiment, a rotation guide member R is disposed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (that is, the first spherical flow-down path 21a).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is configured to be close to the guide rail 22 between the upper part and the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. That is, the second spherical flow path 21b is connected to the upper flow path RA connected to the first spherical flow path 21a at a position above the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and connected to the lower end of the upper flow path RA. The lower flow path RB is divided into a lower flow path RB having a width wider than the flow path RA. ) Is arranged. Here, the upper flow path RA includes an alignment flow path RA1 formed between the partition wall portion 26 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and the guide rail 22 with a passage width that allows the pachinko balls to pass in a line. The enlarged flow path RA2 is provided downstream of the alignment flow path RA1 and has an enlarged passage width between the partition wall portion 26 and the guide rail 22. The enlarged flow path RA2 (ie, the second spherical downflow) A special winning section 40 (described below) is provided so as to be located on the path 21b). Specifically, the alignment flow path RA1 is formed with a passage width larger than the diameter of the pachinko sphere and smaller than twice the diameter of the pachinko sphere, and the enlarged flow path RA2 is wider than twice the diameter of the pachinko sphere. The passage width is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 20 is separated from the guide rail 22 toward the downstream side at the downstream end of the upper flow path RA (expanded flow path RA2) in the second ball flow-down path 21b. In addition, a guide portion 25b that is curved so as to approach the partition wall portion 26 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided. That is, the pachinko ball that is launched into the second ball flow-down path 21b and flows down the upper flow path RA (the enlarged flow path RA2) wins the special prize section 40, or the guide section 25b and the partition wall section 26 Flows down to the lower flow path RB via a gap S (a ball outlet of the upper flow path RA) S between them. Here, the ball outlet S of the upper flow path RA is formed to have an opening width through which one pachinko ball can pass, and is almost at the same position from the upper flow path RA (the enlarged flow path RA2) to the lower flow path RB. Pachinko balls are designed to flow down. Specifically, the ball outlet S of the upper channel RA is formed with an opening width larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball and smaller than twice the diameter of the pachinko ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a stage 28 is provided on the frame-shaped decorative body 25 below the front display window 25 a (the lower edge of the inner periphery of the frame-shaped decorative body 25). A ball introduction portion 29 that opens to the game area 21 and communicates with the stage 28 is provided in a partition wall portion 26 that forms the left side portion (side portion on the first ball flow path 21a side) of the front display window portion 25a. The pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) can be taken into the frame-shaped decorative body 25 of the ball introduction portion 29 (stage 28). On the rolling surface 28a forming the upper surface of the stage 28, discharge portions 28b to 28c which are inclined downward toward the front (the game area 21) are formed, and the pachinko balls rolling on the rolling surface 28a are formed. It is configured to discharge from the discharge units 28b to 28c to the game area 21. Here, on the stage 28, a plurality of discharge portions 28b to 28c are formed at positions above the ball-in portion disposed below the frame-shaped decorative member 25, and a pachinko ball is provided from any of the discharge portions 28b to 28c. Is discharged. Specifically, a first starting portion 31 is provided as the ball entry portion, and a first discharge portion 28b located vertically above a first starting port 32 (described later) of the first starting portion 31; The stage 28 is provided with two second discharge portions 28c, 28c located on the left and right sides of the first discharge portion 28b. In other words, the pachinko ball on the stage 28 is discharged from the first discharge portion 28b, so that it is easier to win (enter) the first starting port 32 than when discharged from the second discharge portions 28c, 28c. It is configured. In this way, the stage 28 guides the pachinko ball to a position above the disposition position of the first starting portion 31 described later, so that the pachinko ball is not taken in by the ball introduction portion 29 and flows down the first ball flow-down path 21a. The probability that the pachinko ball taken into the ball introduction unit 29 wins the first starting unit 31 is made higher.

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special winning portion 40 includes a special opening / closing member (opening / closing) for opening / closing a special winning opening 41 as a ball opening opening in the game area 21 (enlarged flow path RA2). The special opening / closing member 43 is displaced between a closed position where the special opening / closing member 43 is closed and an open position where the special opening / closing member 43 is opened in accordance with the driving of the special winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 5) as a driving means. FIG. 2 shows a state where the special winning opening 41 is closed by the special opening / closing member 43. The special prize section 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 78 (see FIG. 5) as a special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has entered the special prize port 41. Reference numeral 78 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. The payout condition of the prize ball is set when the pachinko ball enters the special prize section 40 (detection of the pachinko ball by the special prize detection sensor 78). A predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input of the detection signal to 60. Here, the special prize winning portion 40 is obtained by determining that the special figure hit determination is performed when the pachinko ball enters one of the first starting portion 31 and the second starting portion 35 as a trigger. A winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is provided, and the special winning solenoid 42 is driven and controlled by the main control board 60 according to predetermined opening / closing conditions according to the type of the hit game. It has become. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, only the big hit game in which the gaming state (the state of providing the probable change state or the short state change state described later) can be changed before and after the hit game is set when the win game is given. However, it is also possible to set a small hit game in which the game state is maintained (not changed) before and after the hit game.

(About gate part 45)
The gate portion 45 is provided so that a gate opening 46 is opened in a vertical direction with a fixed opening width in the game area 21 (the second ball falling area 21b). The pachinko ball that has flowed down the area 21 (specifically, the second ball flow-down path 21b) can enter the gate port 46, which is always open, with a certain probability. Specifically, the gate portion 45 is provided so that the gate port 46 opens vertically below the ball outlet S of the upper channel RA, and the pachinko ball that flows down from the upper channel RA to the lower channel RB. Are configured to face the gate port 46. That is, in the embodiment, the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flowing region 21b can enter the gate port 46 of the gate unit 45 with high probability. The gate portion 45 is formed so that the exit is always open in the game area 21 (specifically, the second ball flow path 21b), and the pachinko ball entering the gate port 46 passes through the gate portion 45. Then, it is directly discharged to the game area 21 (the second ball downflow path 21b).

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

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a (in the case of a left-handed game), compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. The first starting unit 31 (first starting port 32) is configured to increase the possibility that a pachinko ball will enter (win). Also, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow-down path 21b (in the case of a right-handed game), the gate portion 45 (gate port 46) is compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow-down path 21a. And the second starting unit 35 (second starting port 36) and the special winning unit 40 (special winning opening 41) are configured to increase the possibility of the pachinko ball entering (winning). Therefore, by the player actively switching to the left-handed game and the right-handed game by the rotation operation of the operation lever 16a, it is possible to switch the winning portion where the pachinko ball can win. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flow-down path 21b is substantially provided to the first starting unit 31 due to the shape of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, the arrangement of the game nail K, and the like. The pachinko ball that has flown down the first ball flow path 21a is configured so as not to be able to win, and the gate section 45 (gate port 46), the second starting section 35 (second starting port 36), and the special winning section 40 ( The special winning opening 41) cannot be almost won.

(About the normal winning section 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal prize portion 48 is provided on the gaming board 20 so as to open a normal prize hole 49 in which a pachinko ball can win (enter) at the lower left and right positions of the game area 21. I have. The normal prize portion 48 is provided so that a normal prize port 49 is opened with a fixed opening width in the game area 21, and the game area 21 (specifically, the first or The pachinko balls that have flowed down the second ball flow-down paths 21a and 21b) can enter the ordinary winning opening 49 that is always open with a certain probability. In the embodiment, three normal winning portions 48 are provided in the first ball flowing down path 21a of the gaming board 20, and one normal winning portion 48 is provided in the second ball flowing down path 21b. Here, each ordinary winning section 48 is provided with an ordinary winning detection sensor 79 (see FIG. 5) as a winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball winning in the ordinary winning opening 49, and the ordinary winning detecting sensor 79 is provided. The wiring is connected to the main control board 60. The payout condition of the prize ball is set when the pachinko ball enters the normal prize section 48 (detection of the pachinko ball by the normal prize detection sensor 79), and the main control from the normal prize detection sensor 79 is performed. A predetermined number (four in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input of the detection signal to the substrate 60.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when a detection signal indicating that one of the first start winning detection sensor 75 and the second start winning detection sensor 76 detects a pachinko ball is input to the main control board 60, The prize ball payout condition is set so as to be satisfied, and the main control CPU 60a provided on the main control board 60 is configured to control a ball payout device (not shown) so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. Various winning information (various random number information to be described later) is acquired by the main control CPU 60a with the detection of the pachinko ball by the first starting winning detection sensor 75 and the second starting winning detection sensor 76, and the acquired information , A special figure hit determination (hit determination) is performed. Specifically, various winning information acquired in accordance with the detection of the sensors 75 and 76 is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c as the first special figure start suspension information or the second special figure start suspension information, The first special figure start suspension information or the second special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read at the timing of performing the special figure hit determination, and the determination is performed. Then, based on the result of the special figure hit determination, the special figure change display is executed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B (described later), and the symbol change effect is executed in the effect display device 17. . Then, as a result of the special figure change display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, a symbol that becomes a predetermined hit display is fixed and stopped and displayed, and as a result of the pattern change effect on the effect display device 17, the effect display is performed. By displaying the decoration pattern in a fixed combination of symbols (e.g., three identical decoration figures, etc.) as a predetermined winning display on the device 17, a winning game advantageous to the player is given, and Accordingly, the special winning section 40 is opened under a predetermined opening condition, so that the player is given an opportunity to obtain a prize ball.

(About the installation member 81)
The installation member 81 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape opened forward from a rear plate 82 facing the plate member 80 and an outer peripheral plate 83 protruding forward from an outer peripheral edge of the rear plate 82. (See FIG. 3), the installation member 81 is fixed to the plate member 80 with the front end of the opening of the outer peripheral plate 83 in contact with the back surface of the plate member 80. Here, the rear plate 82 is formed in a shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the plate-shaped member 80, and most of the back side of the plate-shaped member 80 accommodates the movable effect parts 101 to 106 and the like. The accommodation space 84 is defined. In addition, a rear display window 81a that opens front and rear is opened on the back plate 82 of the installation member 81 at a position aligned with the front display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in front and rear. The display portion 17a of the effect display device 17 attached to the back side of the back plate 82 can be visually recognized from the front side of the installation member 81 (game board 20) through front and rear display windows 25a and 81a. Here, the installation member 81 of the embodiment is provided with a plurality of movable effect parts 101 to 106 that are individually drivable, and the movable bodies 111 to 116 of each movable effect part 101 to 106 are individually Or it is configured to operate in conjunction with the effect.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of movable effect parts 101 to 106 having different combinations are operated in conjunction with each other at a predetermined movable timing, so that different movable effects can be executed for each combination of the movable effect parts 101 to 106. I have. Specifically, in the embodiment, six movable effect parts 101 to 106 are provided as a whole, and a predetermined movable effect can be executed by operating the four movable effect parts 101 to 104 in conjunction with each other. (See FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b)), and executes different predetermined movable effects by operating the remaining two movable effect portions (fifth to sixth movable effect portions) 105 to 106 in conjunction with each other. (See FIG. 2). Therefore, in the following description, the four movable effect parts 101 to 104 that can execute the movable effect in conjunction with each other are collectively referred to as a first linked effect part G1 and each movable effect part of the first linked effect part G1 is referred to as a first linked effect part G1. In some cases, the directing units are referred to as first to fourth movable directing units 101 to 104 in a distinguished manner. Similarly, the two movable directing units 105 to 106 capable of executing the movable directing in conjunction with each other are collectively referred to as a second linked directing unit G2, and each movable directing unit of the second linked directing unit G2 is referred to as a second directing unit. The fifth to sixth movable effect parts 105 to 106 may be separately referred to. In the case where constituent members such as the movable bodies 111 to 116 constituting each of the movable effect parts 101 to 106 are distinguished by attaching “first” to “sixth” in accordance with the corresponding movable effect parts 101 to 106 There is.

(About movable staging units 101-106)
As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, the movable effect parts 101 to 106 include installation base parts 101 a to 104 a attached to the installation member 81, and drive mechanisms AM 1 to AM 4 provided on the installation base parts 101 a to 104 a. , MT1 to MT6, and movable bodies 111 to 116 provided in the driving mechanisms AM1 to AM4, MT1 to MT6. The movable bodies 111 corresponding to the driving of the driving mechanisms AM1 to AM4, MT1 to MT6 are provided. 116 move between the original position and the movable position. Here, the movable effect parts 101 to 104 constituting the first interlocking effect part G1 are arranged so as to surround the rear display window 81a, and the corresponding drive mechanisms AM1 to AM4, MT1 to MT4. With the drive, the movable bodies 111 to 114 are located at the original position (see FIG. 3A) at the opening edge side of the rear display window 81a, and the center of the opening of the rear display window 81a relative to the original position. It is configured to reciprocate between movable positions (see FIG. 3B) which are located on the side and are visible from the front side of the game board 20. Further, the movable effect parts 105 to 106 constituting the second interlocking effect part G2 are spaced apart from each other so as to sandwich the rear display window 81a, and the corresponding drive mechanisms MT5 to MT6 are provided. The original position (see the solid line in FIG. 2) in which the movable bodies 115 to 116 are separated from each other with the driving of the movable position, and the movable position closer to the opening center side of the rear display window portion 81a than the original position. (See a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). In the embodiment, the movable effect parts 105 to 106 constituting the second interlocking effect part G2 are configured to face the inside of the opening of the front display window 25a at each of the original position and the movable position. It is configured to be visible from the front side of the game board 20 between the position and the movable position.

  The drive mechanisms AM1 to AM4, MT1 to MT6 of the movable effect parts 101 to 106 are respectively provided with drive motors MT1 to MT4 (see FIG. 5) as drive means disposed on the installation base parts 101a to 104a, and drive motor MT1. ＭＴMT6 are connected to the corresponding movable bodies 111１〜114, respectively, and the movable bodies 111１〜114 are driven through the corresponding linkage sections AM1ＡＭAM4 by driving the drive motors MT1ＭＴMT4. Work individually. Although the detailed description of the linking parts AM1 to AM4 is omitted, the linking parts AM1 to AM4 are formed by a conventionally known linking mechanism such as a gear connected to the drive motors MT1 to MT4, a swing arm, and a link mechanism. I have. FIG. 3 illustrates the swing arms AM1 to AM4 in which the corresponding movable bodies 111 to 114 are supported at the ends in the movable effect parts 101 to 104 constituting the first interlocking effect part G1. The movable bodies 111 to 114 move to the original position and the movable position when the swing arms AM1 to AM4 swing. Further, as for the movable effect parts 105 to 106 constituting the second interlocking effect part G2, the illustration of the installation base parts 101a to 104a and the linking parts is omitted, but the gears connected to the drive motors MT1 to MT4 are similarly shown. It is configured to be slidable in the left and right direction between the original position and the movable position by a conventionally known linkage mechanism such as a swing arm, a swing arm, and a link mechanism. Here, each of the first to sixth drive motors M1 to M6 provided in each of the movable effect parts 101 to 106 is independently driven based on a control signal of an effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) described later. Then, an effect can be executed by operating each of the movable bodies 111 to 116 individually.

  Further, the first to sixth movable effect parts 101 to 106 of the embodiment are provided with position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a and SE1b to SE6b for detecting the positions of the corresponding movable bodies 111 to 116 (see FIG. 5). ). Specifically, the first to sixth movable effect parts 101 to 106 respectively include first to sixth original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a that detect when the corresponding movable bodies 111 to 116 are at their original positions. First to sixth movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b for detecting when the corresponding movable bodies 111 to 116 are at the movable positions are provided. That is, the movable effect parts 101 to 106 of the embodiment are configured so that the original positions and the movable positions of the movable bodies 111 to 116 can be detected by the position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a and SE1b to SE6b, respectively. It should be noted that the configuration may include only one of the first to sixth original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a and the first to sixth movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b.

  Here, the original position and movable position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a and SE1b to SE6b employ a photointerrupter including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and are wired and connected to the effect control board 65. When the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 are at their original positions, the detection strips (not shown) provided on the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 are set to the corresponding first to sixth movable bodies. Original position detection sensors configured to detect (detection states) by the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a, and output detection signals by inputting detection signals indicating the detection states from the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a. The effect control CPU 65a can identify that the movable bodies 111 to 116 corresponding to SE1a to SE6a are at the original positions. Then, when a non-detection signal indicating non-detection (non-detection state) of the detection piece is input from the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a, the movable body corresponding to the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a that output the non-detection signal. The effect control CPU 65a can identify that 111 to 116 are not at the original position. The same applies to the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b. When the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 are at the movable positions, the detection provided to the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 is performed. The piece is configured to be detected (detected state) by the corresponding first to sixth movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b, and a detection signal indicating the detection state is input from the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b. The effect control CPU 65a can identify that the movable bodies 111 to 116 corresponding to the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b that output the detection signals are at the movable positions. When a non-detection signal indicating non-detection (non-detection state) of the detection piece is input from the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b, the movable body corresponding to the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b that output the non-detection signal The effect control CPU 65a can identify that 111 to 116 are not at the movable position. The detection pieces detected by the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a and the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b may be the same or different.

(About the first to fourth movable directing parts 101 to 104)
The first movable rendering unit 101 of the embodiment is disposed at the upper left of the rear display window 81a of the installation member 81, and in the original position, the left edge and the upper edge of the rear display window 81a. The first movable body 111 is provided so as to be located in each of the sections. The first movable body 111 is configured to move to the movable position at one time with the driving of the first drive motor M1 included in the first movable effect unit 101. That is, the first movable effecting unit 101 includes a plurality of (two in the embodiment) first movable bodies 111, and the first movable bodies 111 are once driven by the corresponding first drive motors M1. To move to an original position and a movable position. The second movable effect part 102 is disposed at the lower right of the rear display window 81a, and is positioned at the right edge of the rear display window 81a in the original position. 112 is provided, and the second movable body 112 is configured to move to a movable position in accordance with the driving of the second drive motor M2 included in the second movable rendering unit 102. Further, the third movable effect portion 103 is disposed at the lower left of the rear display window 81a, and is positioned at the left edge of the rear display window 81a in the original position. 113 is provided, and the third movable body 113 is configured to move to a movable position in accordance with the driving of the third drive motor M3 provided in the third movable rendering unit 103. The fourth movable effect part 104 is disposed at the upper right part of the rear display window 81a, and is positioned at the upper edge of the rear display window 81a in the original position. 114 is provided, and the fourth movable body 114 is configured to move to a movable position in accordance with the driving of the fourth drive motor M4 included in the fourth movable rendering unit 104. The third movable body 113 and the fourth movable body 114 at the original position are positioned in front of the first movable body 111 at the original position (see FIG. 3A).

  Here, the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 are configured to form a specific form that can be identified in a state where each of the movable bodies 111 to 114 has moved to a movable position, and the frame-shaped decorative member By allowing the specific form formed by the movable bodies 111 to 114 to be visually recognized through the front display window 25a of the 25, the game effect is given an unexpectedness, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Here, the specific form formed by the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 that have moved to the movable positions includes various characters such as numbers, kanji, and European characters that can be identified by the player, and pachinko machines. The face, shape, and the like of the character used as the motif of the machine 10 may be used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Each of the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 of the embodiment is formed so as to imitate a part of a specific character (specifically, “right”), and the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 that have moved to the movable positions are formed. Specific characters are formed by the fourth movable bodies 111 to 114.

(About the 5th-6th movable production parts 105-106)
The fifth movable effect part 105 of the embodiment is disposed so as to overlap the front side of the first movable effect part 101 and the third movable effect part 103, and is left in the original position in the left side edge of the front display window 25a. The fifth movable body 115 is provided so as to be located on the side. Then, the fifth movable body 115 is configured to slide rightward and move to the movable position on the center side of the opening of the front display window 25a with the driving of the fifth drive motor M5 included in the fifth movable rendering unit 105. Have been. Further, the fifth movable body 115 in the original position is located so as to cover the first and third movable bodies 111 and 113 located on the left side of the rear display window 81a in the original position from the front side. The first and third movable bodies 111 and 113 are configured to be shielded so as to be invisible from the front side. In addition, the sixth movable effector 106 is disposed so as to overlap the front side of the second movable effector 102 and the fourth movable effector 104, and is located on the right side of the front display window 25a in the original position. Is provided with the sixth movable body 116. The sixth movable body 116 is configured to slide leftward and move to the movable position on the center side of the opening of the front display window 25a with the driving of the sixth drive motor M6 provided in the sixth movable rendering unit 106. Have been.

  In addition, the sixth movable body 116 at the original position is located so as to cover the second and fourth movable bodies 112 and 114 located on the right side of the rear display window portion 81a at the original position from the front side. The second and fourth movable bodies 112 and 114 are configured to be shielded so as to be invisible from the front side. That is, the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 are moved from the original position to the movable positions, so that the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 move from the state hidden by the movable bodies 115 to 116 constituting the second interlocking effect part G2 to the front side. It is configured to be visible from the front side via the display window 25a (see FIG. 3B). The first movable body 111 located on the upper edge side of the rear display window portion 81a in the original position is located above the upper edge portion of the front display window portion 25a and hidden behind the plate-like member 80. It has become.

(About luminous body substrate)
Further, as shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 include case bodies 111a to 116a having light transmitting portions capable of transmitting light, and the case bodies 111a to 116a. Are provided on the back side thereof with light emitter substrates 121 to 126 on which LEDs 121a to 126a are mounted as light emitters, respectively. Here, the case bodies 111a to 114a of the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 are entirely formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material or the like, and the entire case bodies 111a to 116a form a light transmitting portion. The light transmitting portion may be formed on a part of the case bodies 111a to 116a. In the embodiment, the case bodies 111a to 114a of the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 have a shape corresponding to the specific identification mode formed when each of the movable bodies 111 to 114 moves to the movable position. A light transmitting portion is formed in a part of the front surface, and the fifth to sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 are formed so that the entirety of the case members 15a to 116a forms a light transmitting portion. The LEDs 121a to 126a are provided behind the 116a so as to irradiate light forward.

  The luminous body substrates 121 to 126 of the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 are wired and connected to a luminescence control board 72 described later, and based on a control signal from the luminescence control board 72, The LEDs 121a to 126a of each of the light emitting body substrates 121 to 126 are configured to light up, turn off, blink, and the like. That is, since the light emission control board 72 is configured to execute the control processing based on the control signal of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), the light emitting control board 72 is provided with the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 of the embodiment. Based on the control signal of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), each can perform an effect that combines a movable effect by driving the drive motors M1 to M6 and a light-emitting effect by light emission of the LEDs 121a to 126a. Has become.

(About the movement area of the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116)
Here, the movement area when each of the first and second movable bodies 111 and 112 moves between the original position and the movable position, and the movement area when the third and fourth movable bodies 113 and 114 respectively move to the original position and the movable position. Is configured so as not to overlap with a moving area when moving between the first and second movable bodies 113 and 114 regardless of the operating positions of the third and fourth movable bodies 113 and 114, and Similarly, the third and fourth movable bodies 113 and 114 can be operated regardless of the operating positions of the first and second movable bodies 111 and 112. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the first swing arm AM1 of the first movable effect part 101 and the second swing arm AM2 of the second movable effect part 102 have axes extending in the front-rear direction. The first movable body 111 and the second movable body 112 supported by the swing arms AM1 and AM2 are configured to swing on the same plane as a center, and move in the same plane. Similarly, the third movable arm AM3 of the third movable effector 103 and the fourth swing arm AM4 of the fourth movable effector 104 are connected to the first and second swingable arms about an axis extending in the front-rear direction. The third movable body 113 and the fourth movable body 114, which are configured to swing on the same surface different from the moving arms AM1 and AM2 and are supported by the swing arms AM3 and AM4, respectively, are provided with the first and second movable bodies. The bodies 111 and 112 move in the same plane different from the planes.

  On the other hand, the movement area when the first movable body 111 moves between the original position and the movable position, and the movement area when the second movable body 112 moves between the original position and the movable position are one. The sections are configured to overlap, and the first and second movable bodies 111 and 112 constitute a first movable body group GR1 that may possibly contact (interfere) with each other depending on operation timing. Similarly, the movement area when the third movable body 113 moves between the original position and the movable position, and the movement area when the fourth movable body 114 moves between the original position and the movable position are equal to one another. The portions are configured to overlap, and the third and fourth movable bodies 113 and 114 constitute a second movable body group GR2 that may possibly contact each other depending on operation timing. That is, in the plurality of movable bodies 111 to 114 constituting the first interlocking effect part G1, the movable body groups GR1 and GR2 are defined for each movable body in which the moving regions when moving back to the original position overlap. I have.

  Further, the fifth and sixth movable bodies 115 and 116 are configured so that the movement areas when moving between the original position and the movable position do not overlap. It is configured to indicate the possibility that a hit game is provided by the number of movable bodies that operate in the movable bodies 115 and 116, and the fifth and the fifth movable bodies are more movable than the movable effect that moves only the fifth movable body 115. By performing a movable effect of moving both the sixth movable bodies 115 and 116, the possibility that a winning game is provided is increased. That is, the fifth and sixth movable bodies 115 and 116 constitute a movable body group GR3 that performs a movable effect in conjunction with each other. In addition, the suggestion of the possibility of the winning game being provided by the movable effect is determined by the selection ratio of the movable effect pattern KP2 and the movable effect pattern KP3 described later.

(About game information display section M)
At a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, a lower right position outside the game area 21), a game information display section M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided. By confirming the game information display section M, game information necessary for the game can be appropriately confirmed. Here, in the game information display section M of the embodiment, as the respective game state display sections for displaying the game information, special figure display sections 50A and 50B, special figure reservation display sections 52 and 53, general figure display section 55, A general-purpose display section 56 and the like are provided. The front of the game information display section M is protected by a light-transmissive cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game state display section M can be confirmed through the cover body Ma. Have been.

(About special figure display section)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are activated by a prize to the starting unit (either the first starting unit 31 or the second starting unit 35) to perform a special figure hit determination ( This is a display section for displaying a special symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a special figure) indicating the result of the special figure (hereinafter referred to as a special figure). Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are configured to display the first special figure display unit 50A which starts the variable display of the special figure in response to the winning of the first starting unit 31 and the prize to the second starting unit 35. A second special figure display section 50B for starting the change display of the special figure as an opportunity, and each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B is constituted by a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) LED lamps. . Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting port 32, a special figure change display in which the LED lamp of the first special figure display unit 50A blinks and fluctuates sequentially, and finally the LED lamp One of a plurality of types of special figures is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which the lighting of is stopped. In addition, when the pachinko ball is awarded to the second starting unit 35, a fluctuation display in which the LED lamp of the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on and off is performed, and finally the LED lamp is turned on. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special figures according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which the fixation is stopped. Note that the special figure display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment are configured to display the special figure based on the lighting positions of the LEDs. It is only necessary to use a seven-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a special map.

  Specifically, the special figure that can be displayed in each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is different from 200 special figures as a hit display (a special figure per symbol) that can recognize the winning of the special figure hit determination. One type of special figure as a non-representation display (a special figure non-design) that can recognize a character is set for each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, and is determined according to the result of the special figure hit determination. One of the special figures thus displayed is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure change display. It should be noted that the number of special figures per special figure and special figures as special figure off symbols that can be displayed in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B described above is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure (a special figure per symbol) is displayed as a hit display on any of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, so that a hit game corresponding to the hit display is continuously given to the player. It has become. In the following description, the special figure change display performed on the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as “first special figure change display”, and as a result of the first special figure change display, the first special figure display unit 50A May be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure change display performed on the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure change display”, and as a result of the second special figure change display, a fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be performed may be referred to as special figure 2 in some cases. That is, the special figure display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment perform the variable display according to the detection of the start winning detection sensors 75 and 76, and also display the determination result of the special figure hit determination (first hit determination). It functions as a means.

  Note that the “fixed stop” is a state in which the special figure display units 50A and 50B continuously display (light) at the same lighting position over a predetermined special figure change interval time (special figure change standby time). That is, after the special figure is lit on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B for the special figure interval time and the fixed stop is displayed, the next special figure change display can be executed. In the embodiment, 1000 ms (millisecond) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (first special figure fluctuation display) performed based on the first start suspension information, and the second 1000 ms is set as a special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (second special figure fluctuation display) performed based on the start suspension information. It should be noted that the special figure change interval time is not limited to the above-described time, but may be any time that can identify that the special figure has stopped, and is based on each of the first start hold information and the second start hold information. The special figure change interval time when the special figure change display is performed can be set to a different time. For example, by shortening the special figure interval time when the special figure variation display is performed based on the second start suspension information, as compared with the case where the special figure variation display is performed based on the first start suspension information, It is possible to make the symbol variation effect performed based on the suspension information progress smoothly.

(About the special map suspension display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure reservation display sections 52 and 53 display winning information (various random number information such as a random number for judging per special figure) acquired when a pachinko ball wins in the first starting port 32 and the second starting port 36. In the case where the special figure start suspension information is stored in the internal storage means (in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) as the special figure start suspension information, this is a display unit for displaying the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension information in a identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53 store winning information (various random number information) obtained when a pachinko ball wins in the first starting port 32 by the main control RAM 60c. A first special figure hold display section 52 for displaying the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and prize information (various random number information) obtained when a pachinko ball wins in the second start port 36 are mainly stored. The control RAM 60c comprises a second special figure suspension display section 53 for displaying the number of suspensions stored as the second special figure start suspension information, and each of the special figure suspension display sections 52, 53 has a plurality (two in this embodiment). ), Respectively. A first special figure reservation display section 52 having a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of reservations of the first special figure start suspension information is provided. A second special figure suspension display section 53 is provided, in which a light-emitting display section is constituted by a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of suspensions of the start suspension information. That is, according to the display contents of the first and second special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53, the number of the suspended first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display (the suspended special figure Is notified.

  Here, the number of suspensions of the first special figure start reservation information displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 52 is increased by one when the pachinko ball wins in the first starting port 32, and the first special figure start reservation information is added. Each time the special figure hit determination based on the special figure start suspension information (that is, the first special figure change display (symbol change effect)) is performed, 1 is subtracted. In addition, the number of reservations of the second special figure start reservation information displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 53 is incremented by one when a pachinko ball wins in the second starting port 36, and the second special figure start reservation information is displayed. Each time special figure hit determination (second special figure change display (symbol change effect)) is performed based on the figure start suspension information, 1 is subtracted. In addition, a predetermined upper limit number (in each embodiment, “4” is set) is set as the number of suspensions of the first and second special map start suspension information. The setting is made so that the number of suspensions in the diagram start suspension information can be added respectively. Each of the first and second special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of (two in this embodiment) adjacent LEDs, and the number of start suspension memories is “1” to “2”. In the case of "", the corresponding special figure reservation display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit in a predetermined order (for example, the left side). The display units 52 and 53 blink in order in a predetermined order (for example, the left side) so that the player can grasp the number of reservations of each special figure start suspension information.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start suspension information acquired upon winning the prize in the second starting port 36 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first starting port 32 Even if the first special figure start suspension information acquired at the time of winning the prize is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the main control CPU 60a gives priority to the special figure hit determination based on the second special figure start suspension information. When executed, the design change effect (special figure change display) based on the determination result of the special figure hit determination is executed by the effect display device 17.

(About the general map display section 55)
The general figure display unit 55 is a general symbol for notification indicating a result of a general figure hit determination (opening determination) performed in response to the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 77 (the passage of the pachinko ball by the gate unit 45) ( Hereafter, this is a display unit that displays a common figure. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general-purpose display unit 55 includes a plurality of (three in the embodiment) LED lamps, and detects the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 77 (the pachinko ball of the gate unit 45). ), The LED lamp of the general-figure display unit 55 is turned on / off sequentially, and the fluctuating display of the fluctuating general-purpose figure is performed, and finally the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the LED lamp is steadily lit , One of a plurality of types of ordinary drawings is displayed. In addition, the general-purpose display unit 55 of the embodiment is configured to display the general-purpose image based on the lighting position of the LED. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Any form can be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small-sized liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying ordinary figures can be employed.

  Specifically, as the general symbols that can be displayed on the general symbol display unit 55, a predetermined number (for example, four types of symbols) as a hit display (a symbol per symbol) that can recognize the winning of the general symbol hit determination (the general symbol hit) can be recognized. ), And one type of general figure as a form of loss display (a pattern with a general figure missing) that can recognize the loss, and one general figure determined according to the determination result of the general figure hit determination. Is determined and stopped and displayed on the general figure display unit 55 as a result of the general figure change display. It should be noted that the number of symbols per ordinary symbol and symbols as non-standard symbols that can be displayed in the ordinary symbol display unit 55 described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, by displaying the general symbol as a hit display on the general symbol display unit 55, the opening control of the second starting unit 35 is continuously given to the player. That is, the general-figure display unit 55 of the embodiment performs a fluctuating display in response to the detection of the gate sensor 77 and functions as a fluctuating display unit that displays the determination result of the general-figure hit determination. A variable display for deriving one general map by changing a plurality of types of general maps (hereinafter, also referred to as a general map variable display) is performed. In the embodiment, a plurality of types (five types in the embodiment) of general-purpose figures are displayed in a light emitting mode of three LEDs. Specifically, it is assumed that the result of the general figure contact determination is one type of non-standard figure design indicating that the general figure contact (i.e., the determination result that the opening operation is not permitted) and that the result of the general figure contact determination is the general figure contact. It is configured to be able to display the following four types of symbols per symbol (symbols 1 to 4). That is, the general-purpose display unit 55 of the embodiment performs a symbol change according to the detection of the gate sensor 77 (ball passage detection unit) and functions as a display unit that displays a determination result of a general-purpose hit determination (open determination). Things.

  The “confirmed stop” is a state in which the general-purpose display unit 55 continuously displays (lights) at the same lighting position over a predetermined general-purpose fluctuation interval time (normal-purpose fluctuation standby time). In other words, after the general-purpose figure is illuminated for the general-purpose time interval on the general-purpose display unit 55 and the final stop display is performed, the next general-purpose change display can be executed. In the embodiment, 500 ms (millisecond) is set as the normal time variation interval time. It should be noted that the normal figure change interval time is not limited to the above-mentioned time, but may be any time as long as it is possible to identify that the normal figure has stopped.

(Regarding the public figure hold display section 56)
The general-purpose reservation display unit 56 stores opening determination information (various random number information such as a random number for determining a general-purpose contact) obtained when a pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 45, and stores the information in an internal storage unit (in the embodiment). In this case, when the main figure is stored in the main control RAM 60c) as the general-purpose start-hold information, the display unit displays the number of reserved general-purpose start-hold information in a specifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general-purpose reservation display unit 56 includes a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units. The number of times of the change of the general map is notified. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 45, 1 is added to the storage number of the general-purpose start-up display displayed on the general-purpose display display unit 56, and the general-purpose hit determination based on the general-purpose start-reservation information (the general-purpose variation display) Is subtracted by 1 each time is performed. It should be noted that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the number of times of storing the general-purpose start hold, and the setting is made so that the number of times of storing the general-purpose start hold can be added up to the upper limit.

(About effect display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows (not shown) capable of variably displaying the decorative figures, and the starting section (the first starting section 31, the second starting section). The decoration of each symbol row is started to fluctuate in response to the winning of the part 35). In the effect display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions at which one decorative figure can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are respectively set, and the effective stop position of each symbol row is set by the symbol variation effect. The design combination of the decorative figure which is determined and stopped and displayed on the combined stop symbol effective line is derived. In addition, in the effect display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows are set horizontally side by side, and the effective stop position of the decorative figure is determined by one for each symbol row. The design fluctuating effect is performed in a state where the decorative figure can be stopped and displayed at the same time. That is, in the effect display device 17 of the embodiment, one stop symbol effective line combining the effective stop positions of each symbol row is set. In the following description, a left symbol row, a middle symbol row, and a right symbol row may be referred to in order from the left.

  The display area of the decorative figure in each symbol row of the effect display device 17 is configured as a larger area than the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and compared with the special figure. The decorations are now displayed much larger. For this reason, the player can recognize whether it is a hit or a miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line of the effect display device 17.

  The effect display device 17 variably displays the decoration diagram so as to move in a predetermined fluctuation direction (in the embodiment, a vertical direction from top to bottom) with the start of the symbol fluctuation effect, and the decoration diagram that is variably displayed is displayed in advance. The symbols are fixedly stopped at each symbol row in a predetermined stop order. In the embodiment, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the decoration pattern starts to fluctuate in the order of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row, and is determined and stopped in the order of the left symbol row, the right symbol row, and the middle symbol row. Based on the fluctuation timing of the decorative figure to be performed, the fluctuation timing of the decorative figure of each symbol row is appropriately changed according to the contents of the effect of the symbol fluctuation effect executed by the effect display device 17 and the number of storage of the special figure start suspension information. It is configured to be.

  The "variable display" is a state in which the decorative figures displayed at the effective stop positions are changed in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows. The “fixed stop” is a state in which the decorative figure is displayed at the effective stop position of each of the symbol rows in a state where the decorative figure is continuously stopped for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. In addition, the effect display device 17 of the embodiment is configured to be able to stop and display the decorative figure at the effective stop position of each of the symbol rows in a “temporary stop” state in which the display is not stopped continuously for the special figure change interval time. In addition, according to the contents of the effect of the symbol fluctuation effect executed by the effect display device 17, a decoration mode can be temporarily stopped and displayed, and a display mode of restarting the fluctuation display can be performed. That is, in the temporary stop of the decorative figure, a state in which the decorative figure fluctuates so as to slightly fluctuate in the effective stop position, or a state in which the decorative figure is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special figure fluctuation interval time. Contains.

  Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the effect display device 17, the first special figure change display and the design change effect relating to the first special figure change display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are fixed and stopped. Is done. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the effect display device 17, the second special figure change display and the design change effect relating to the second special figure change display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative figure are fixed and stopped. Is done. In the embodiment, the special figure change display is not performed simultaneously on the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, and the special figure change display is performed on one of the special figure display units 50A and 50B. In this case, the information is held and stored as the first or second special figure start holding information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c. Further, the special figure change display can be simultaneously and independently performed in the first and second special figure display sections 50A and 50B.

  In the effect display device 17 according to the embodiment, a plurality of types of decorative figures variably displayed in each symbol row are set, and the basic decorative figures are variably displayed in each symbol row in order. . Note that the decorative figures are displayed in a form that allows the player to distinguish and identify each decorative figure by an arbitrary number, character, picture, or the like.

  Then, when the decoration pattern of each symbol row displayed as a fixed stop at the effective stop position (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol row in the effect display device 17 is a winning symbol combination, a hit game is given. You can understand that. Here, in the embodiment, a symbol combination in which the same decorative symbol is fixedly displayed on any of the stopped symbol valid lines is set as a winning symbol combination. The symbol combination of the decorative figure which can recognize the hit becomes a hit display displayed on the effect display device 17, and a hit game advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol change effect. On the other hand, in the case where at least one of the decorative figures of all rows displayed and fixedly stopped at the effective stop position of the effect display device 17 is of a different type, in principle, no hit game is given from the symbol combination. It can be recognized that it is "outside". The pattern combination of the decorative figure that can recognize the loss is the loss display of the effect display device 17.

  In addition, in the symbol fluctuation effect, the same decoration pattern is stopped and displayed on a specific symbol row (in the example, the left symbol row and the right symbol row) among the plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows (in the example, , Middle symbol column) is displayed in a variably displayed manner (reach display), so that the player can recognize that a reach has occurred. As a specific example of the reach display, a symbol combination in which the same decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol column and the right symbol column is displayed (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.). In addition, "↓" represents that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of the specific symbol rows (the left symbol row and the right symbol row) forming the reach display are temporarily stopped, and the decorations are stopped (temporarily stopped) in the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol rows). After the display), the decorations of all the symbol columns are fixedly stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the effect display device 17 displays a symbol combination of a decorative figure according to the displayed special figure as a result of the special figure change display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. Is done. In other words, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the decorative figure displayed on the effect display device 17 correspond to each other. Upon completion, the special figure is fixedly stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each symbol row of the effect display device 17. . In addition, the pattern combination of the decorative figure with respect to the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B is not limited to one-to-one, and a plurality of decorative figures are used for one special figure. A symbol combination based on one decoration diagram is selected from the combinations.

(About probable change state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege game state as a game state advantageous to the player after the end of the hit game. Here, the first privilege gaming state is a state in which the timing of winning a pachinko ball into the special winning opening 41 increases as compared to a state in which the first privilege gaming state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the probability of winning in the special figure hit determination is changed from a low probability to a high probability, so that the special prize unit 40 is activated (a pachinko ball prize is entered into the special prize unit). Can be increased. In the following description, the gaming state to which the first privilege gaming state has been given is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probable change function is a special symbol hit determination after the end of the hit game, provided that the type of the special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) for which the fixed stop is displayed is a predetermined symbol (specific symbol). This is a function of giving a probable change state in which the probability of a hit (hit probability) varies from a low probability (for example, 1/399) to a high probability (for example, 1/60). Note that a gaming state to which no probable change state is given is referred to as a non-probable change state. In the embodiment, the special figure hit to which the probability change state is given after the end of the hit game is the probability change hit, and the special figure hit to which no probability change state is given is the non-probability change hit. As described above, when the probable change state is given, the probability that the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result fluctuates to a high probability, and the special figure hit is easily caused, so the probable change state is advantageous for the player. The player is playing a game while expecting a certain hit. Here, whether or not to give a probable change state is determined according to the type of symbol per special figure as described later. Then, in the embodiment, in the case of a special figure hit to which the certainty change state is given, the certainty change state is continuously given after the end of the hit game until the next hit game is won. It is also possible to divide the number of executions (the number of times of change) of the symbol change effect (special figure change) to which the probability change state is given into a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times). Here, whether or not to give the probability change state is to form a specific area configured to be able to detect a pachinko ball by the ball detection sensor in the special winning section 40 opened in the hit game, and passed the specific area. It is possible to provide a certain change state on condition that the ball detection sensor detects a pachinko ball. In this case, a ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has passed through the specific region is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. In this case, a special prize section with a specific area and a special prize section without a specific area are provided, and a pachinko ball is won in the special prize section with a specific area according to the type of a hit game. Ease (the open ratio of the special winning section provided with the specific area) can be set.

(About the short state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege game state (second game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the end of the hit game. Here, as the second privilege gaming state, the timing of winning a pachinko ball into the second starting port 36 opened and closed by the start opening / closing member 38 is compared with a gaming state in which the second privilege gaming state is not provided. It is an easy winning state that increases. Specifically, in the second privilege game state, (1) shortening of the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation display, (2) changing the probability per general figure from a low probability to a high probability, (3) once per general figure By increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing member 38 for opening the second starting port 36, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting port 36 can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing member 38 for opening the second starting port 36 per time, the opening time of the starting opening / closing member 38 may be simply extended, and This can be realized by increasing the number of times the opening / closing member 38 is opened, or these may be combined. Note that, in the embodiment, the above (1) to (3) are combined as the second privilege game state, and in the following description, the state in which these (1) to (3) are combined will be referred to as a “shortened state” for convenience. ]. That is, the shortened state is an easy winning state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second starting port 36 is improved. Note that, in the shortened state of the embodiment, the fluctuating time of the general figure change display performed on the general figure display unit 55 after the end of the hit game is shortened, and the probability of the general figure hit is reduced to a low probability (1/1 in the embodiment). 65536) to a high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536).

  In addition, a winning upper limit number (10 in the embodiment) that allows winning to the second starting port 36 (second starting port 36) per one time is set, and the starting opening / closing member 38 is opened. When the winning number after that reaches the winning upper limit number, the opening / closing operation of the start opening / closing member 38 is forcibly terminated and closed. Here, in the embodiment, the period (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of change) in which the shortened state is given changes according to the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) which has won the big hit. ing. Specifically, when the type of the special symbol per symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol O described later in the embodiment), the next hit game is Until it is generated, a short state is set to be given, and another symbol (a symbol X and a symbol described later in the embodiment) in which the type of the symbol per special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is predetermined. In the case of Y), the shortened state is maintained until the predetermined number of times (seven times in the embodiment) of the symbol variation effect (the total number of the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display) is executed. It is set to be granted. Here, the conditions for giving the short state are determined for each type of winning game (symbol per special figure). In addition, the period in which the variable state is provided (the number of times of change) is not limited to the above period, and the variable period in the case where the positive variable state is provided together with the changed state (the first provision condition) is satisfied. As the number of short times, it can be set to the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) exceeding a predetermined reference number (for example, 100 times), and only the fluctuation state is provided (second provision condition) When the condition is satisfied (when the probable change state is not given at the same time), the number of times of change can be set in a range up to the reference number of times (for example, 100 times). It is not necessary to match the grant period of the shortened state (the number of times of change) when the first grant condition is satisfied with the grant period of the surely changed state (the number of times of change). ) Can also be set. That is, when the ball detection sensor detects the pachinko ball that has passed through the specific area, the probable change state is provided, and the number of times of change that is equal to or more than the reference number is set on the condition that the ball passes through the specific area. In the case where a specific area is not passed, the number of times of change in a range up to the reference number of times can be provided. In other words, depending on whether or not the vehicle passes through the specific area, whether or not the probable change state is provided is changed, and the period for which the short state is provided is changed.

(About winning games)
Next, a hit game provided by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The winning game is set to be started after the special symbol display is stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure change display, and is specially performed according to the type of the winning special figure per symbol. The special opening / closing member 43 of the winning section 40 is opened / closed. In the hit game of the embodiment, the round game for opening the special opening / closing member 43 of the special prize section 40 is executed by a specified number of rounds determined for each type of the hit game, thereby completing the hit game. I have. In one round game, a specified number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls wins in the special winning opening 41 (the special winning detection sensor 78 detects a specified number of pachinko balls), or is specified from the start of each round game. It ends when the time (round game time) elapses. During each round game in the hit game, an interval time between rounds (closing standby time) in which the special opening / closing member 43 is held in the closed state for a predetermined time (1 second in the embodiment) is set.

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

(About the types of winning games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when a special figure hit determination is won, one hit game is determined from a plurality of types of hit games having different values (game values) given to the player. And the determined hit game is awarded. Here, which of the plurality of types of winning games is to be given a winning game is determined based on the special figure hit determination being a winning result. It is determined based on the type of 2).

(About symbols per special figure based on winning in the first starting part 31)
When the determination result of the special figure hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting unit 31 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a determines one of a plurality of predetermined special figure hit symbols. It is set to determine a symbol per special figure. Here, which special game per game is given out of a plurality of types of special figure per game is determined by the special figure per symbol determined when the special figure per game determination based on the first start suspension information is won. It is determined based on the type of special figure 1). In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as 200 kinds of special figure per special figure which can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is classified into three kinds of special figure per figure (symbol A to symbol B, symbol X). In addition, a hit game corresponding to the special figure 1 as the special figure per symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is provided. Specifically, in the embodiment, three types of symbols per special figure (symbols A to A) are used according to the special figure 1 based on the special figure determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball has won the first starting port 32. A symbol per one special figure is determined from the symbols B and X). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination based on the first start suspension information is an affirmative determination, the symbol A as the special figure hit symbol is selected at a rate of 49%, and 33%. The symbol B as a symbol per special figure is selected at a rate of, and the determination value for special figure determination is assigned such that the symbol X as a symbol per special figure is selected at a rate of 18%. The set number and distribution ratio of the symbols per special figure described above are only examples, and are not limited thereto.

(About symbols per special figure based on winning in the second starting unit 35)
Similarly, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball into the second starting port 36 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a determines a predetermined plurality of types of special figure hits. It is set so as to determine one symbol per special figure from the inside. Here, which special game per game is given out of a plurality of types of special figure per game is determined by a special figure per symbol determined when the special figure per game determination based on the second start suspension information is won. It is determined based on the type of Tokujin 2). In the embodiment, the special figure 2 as 200 kinds of special figure per special figure which can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is classified into two kinds of special figure per figure (symbol O, symbol Y). A hit game corresponding to the special figure 2 as a special figure per fixed figure stopped and displayed on the special figure display section 50B is provided. More specifically, in the embodiment, two types of symbols per special figure (symbol O, symbol O, and the like) are used in accordance with the special figure 2 based on the special figure determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball has won the second starting unit 35. A symbol per special figure is determined from the symbols Y). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the result of the special figure hit determination based on the second start suspension information is an affirmative determination, the symbol O as the special figure hit symbol is selected at a rate of 82% and 18%. Is determined so that the symbol Y as a symbol per special figure is selected at the ratio of. The set number and distribution ratio of the symbols per special figure described above are only examples, and are not limited thereto.

(About the relationship between special symbols per hit and hit games)
The special symbol per special symbol A is set so that it is determined that the first hit game is given by determining the special symbol per symbol A. In addition, the symbol A per special figure is provided with a probable change state continuously after the end of the first hit game until the next win game is won, and a shortened state is provided while the probable change state continues. Are set as symbols per special figure. In other words, the symbol A per special figure is to give the first winning game as a bonus to be given along with the winning of the special figure hit determination, and to give the probable state and the shortened state after the first winning game. It is a symbol per special figure that is determined.

  Here, the first hit game is a hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “13”. In the first hit game, the first to fourth round games are set so that the special opening / closing member 43 performs a long-time opening operation of continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. Have been. On the other hand, in the fifth to thirteenth round games in the first hit game, the special winning opening 41 is continuously opened from the start to the end of the round game, but the special opening / closing member 43 is opened by the fourth round. The special opening / closing member 43 is set to perform a short opening operation in which the opening time of the special winning opening 41 is shorter than the long opening operation to be performed. Here, the first to fourth round games in the first hit game are specially set in an open time in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls allowed to win in one round game can be won. The opening / closing member 43 is set to open, and in the fifth to thirteenth round games, the special opening / closing member 43 is set to open during an opening time during which the pachinko ball cannot substantially win.

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

  The special symbol per symbol B is set so that the second symbol game is determined to be given by determining the symbol per symbol. In addition, the symbol B per special figure is given a probable change state continuously after the end of the second hit game until the next win game is won, and a short-form state is provided while the probable change state continues. Are set as symbols per special figure. That is, the symbol B per special figure is to give the second winning game as a bonus to be given along with the winning of the special figure hit determination, and to give the probable state and the short state after the second winning game. It is a symbol per special figure that is determined.

  Here, the second winning game is a winning game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “12”. The opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round game of the second hit game is set to be the same as that of the above-described first hit game, and thus the details thereof are omitted. That is, the second hitting game is a round game of the first to fourth rounds, and a special opening time in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls allowed to win in one round game can be won. The opening / closing member 43 is set to open, and in the fifth to twelfth round games, the special opening / closing member 43 is set to open during an opening time during which the pachinko ball cannot be won. As described above, the second winning game of the embodiment is configured to open and close the special opening / closing member 43 of the special prize section 40 in such a manner that about 500 prize balls can be obtained similarly to the first winning game. ing.

  The symbol X is set so that it is determined that the third winning game is given by determining the symbol X per special figure. In addition, the symbol X per special figure is set as a symbol per special figure to which the probable state is not given after the end of the third hitting game and the shortened state is given. Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbol X per special figure (third winning game) is determined, the giving period in which the variable state is given is a predetermined number of times of change (for example, after the end of the third winning game). This is set to the period until the symbol variation effect (seven times) (the total number of times of the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display) is executed. In other words, it is determined that the symbol X per special figure is to give the third winning game as a bonus to be given in accordance with the winning of the special figure hit determination, and to give a shortened state after the third winning game. It is a symbol per special figure. Then, when the period of giving the shortened state defined for the symbol X per special figure has elapsed, the game shifts to the normal game state in which the probable change state and the shortened state are not given.

  Here, the third winning game is a winning game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “12”. The opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round game of the third winning game is set to be the same as that of the above-described first winning game, and thus the details thereof are omitted. That is, the third hit game is a round game of the first to fourth rounds, and a special opening time in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls allowed to win in one round game can be won. The opening / closing member 43 is set to be opened, and the special opening / closing member 43 is set to be opened in the opening time during which the pachinko ball cannot be won in the fifth to twelfth round games. As described above, the third winning game of the embodiment is similar to the first and second winning games, and the special winning section 40 has a form in which about 500 prize balls can be obtained in the third winning game. The special opening / closing member 43 is configured to be opened and closed.

  The symbol O is set so that it is determined that the fourth hit game is given by determining the symbol O per special figure. In addition, the symbol O per symbol is provided with a probable change state continuously after the end of the fourth hit game until the next win game is won, and a shortened state is provided while the probable change state continues. Are set as symbols per special figure. In other words, the symbol O per special figure is to give the fourth winning game as a bonus to be given in connection with the winning of the special figure hit determination, and to give the probable state and the shortened state after the fourth winning game. It is a symbol per special figure that is determined.

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

  The symbol Y is set such that the fifth symbol game is determined to be given by determining the symbol Y per special figure. In addition, the symbol Y per special figure is set as a winning game in which the probable state is not provided after the fifth winning game is completed, and the shortened state is provided. Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbol Y (fifth hit game) is determined, a predetermined number of changes (for example, seven times) after the end of the third hit game is set as an application period for giving the shortened state. (The total number of times of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display) is executed. In other words, it is determined that the symbol Y per special figure is to give the fifth winning game as a bonus to be given in connection with the winning of the special figure determination, and to give a shortened state after the fifth winning game. It is a symbol per special figure. Then, when the period of giving the shortened state defined for the symbol Y per special figure has elapsed, the game shifts to the normal game state in which the probable change state and the shortened state are not given.

  Here, the fifth hit game is a hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”. In the fifth hit game, the first and second round games are set so that the special opening / closing member 43 performs a short-time opening operation of continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. ing. In the first and second round games in the fifth hit game, the special opening / closing member 43 is set to open during an opening time during which the pachinko ball cannot substantially win. Specifically, in the fifth hit game, as shown in FIG. 4, "0.4 (second)" is set as the round game time of one round game of the first round (1R) to the second round (2R). Is set. That is, in the embodiment, the fifth winning game is a special opening and closing of the special prize section 40 in a form (for example, about 0 to 50) in which pachinko balls cannot almost win a prize ball in each round game and almost no prize balls can be obtained. It is configured to open and close the member 43.

  As described above, when a win is made in the special figure hit determination triggered by the winning of the second starting portion 35 to the second starting opening 36, the winning of the first starting portion 31 to the first starting opening 32 is performed. As compared with the case where the special figure hit determination is a hit, a win game with a large number of prize balls obtainable in the hit game (a hit game with a high game value) is set so as to be easily determined. Further, when a win is made in the special figure hit determination triggered by the winning of the second starting portion 35 to the second starting opening 36, the winning of the first starting portion 31 to the first starting opening 32 is triggered. In comparison with the case where the special figure hit determination results in a hit, a hit game that easily shifts to an advantageous game state after the hit game (a hit game with a high game value) is set so as to be easily determined. In other words, when a win is made in the special figure hit determination triggered by a prize in the second starting unit 35, the game is more successful than in a special figure hit determination triggered by a prize in the first start part 31. It is configured to be able to determine a high value added privilege.

(About the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10)
Next, a control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a main control board 60 (game control means) for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 and respective control objects based on control signals from the main control board 60. And a sub-control board (sub-control means) for controlling the operation. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. The data is output to the sub-control board.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as a sub-control board, an effect control board (effect control means) 65 for controlling the entire game effect, and a display control board 70 for controlling the display contents on the effect display device 17. And a light emission control board 72 for controlling light emission of various light emitting effects devices 152 provided in the front frame 13 of the pachinko machine 10 and the game board 20, and a sound control board 73 for controlling sound output of the speaker 150 provided in the pachinko machine 10. Have. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (symbol change effect, light-emitting effect, sound effect) executed at 10 can be controlled in a comprehensive manner. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a design (decorative figure) displayed on the effect display device 17 and a pattern variation effect such as a background image. It is configured to control the content. Further, the light emission control board 72 controls the timing of turning on / off various light emission production devices 152 included in the pachinko machine 10 and the light emission intensity based on the control signal (control command) output from the production control board 65. Things. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and the size of sound output from various speakers 150 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(About the main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for the processing of the main control CPU 60a. And a main control RAM 60c capable of reading and writing data. Various sensors such as the first start winning detection sensor 75, the second start winning detection sensor 76, the special winning detection sensor 78, and the gate sensor 77 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a is connected to respective display units such as the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B and the general figure display unit 55, and is executed by the main control CPU 60a upon detection of each sensor. Display control of each display unit is executed based on the control processing. The main control CPU 60a (opening control means) is connected to a start winning solenoid 37 of the second starting unit 35 and a special winning solenoid 42 provided in the special winning unit 40. The control by the main control CPU 60a is performed. Drive control of each solenoid is performed based on the processing result.

(About winning information associated with winning the starting section)
The main control CPU 60a determines that a pachinko ball has won the starting portions (the first starting portion 31 and the second starting portion 35 (more specifically, the starting detection sensors (first starting winning detection sensor 75, second starting winning detection sensor 75) 76) detects a pachinko ball) to obtain various random numbers as winning information. Here, the main control CPU 60a obtains random numbers obtained by detecting the start winning detecting sensors 75 and 76. Various random numbers such as a random number for determining a special figure hit, a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining execution of performance (a random number for determining a reach), a random number for determining a special figure variation pattern, and the like are set. Updates these random numbers at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random numbers in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. A random number is obtained in accordance with the timing at which the detection signal of one of the start winning detection sensors 75 and 76 is input to the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Winning information (various random numbers) obtained when a pachinko ball wins one of the first starting unit 31 and the second starting unit 35 includes the corresponding first special figure start holding information and second special It is configured to be temporarily stored and held in a predetermined start suspension area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as the figure start suspension information. In the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information, a start suspension area to be stored is determined in the order in which the first special figure start suspension information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. When executing (variation display), the special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c stores the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information individually so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start suspension information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. In this case, the main control CPU 60a reads out the second special figure start suspension information in preference to the first special figure start suspension information, and makes a special figure hit determination (symbol variation effect) based on the second special figure start suspension information. It is configured to execute with priority.

  Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first start suspension area in which the first start suspension information can be stored and a second start suspension area in which the second start suspension information can be stored. Winning information (various random values) acquired upon detection of the winning detection sensor 75 is stored in the first start holding area, and winning information (various random values) acquired upon detection of the second starting winning sensor 76 is detected. ) Is stored in the second start suspension area. Each of the first start suspension area and the second start suspension area includes four storage areas from a first special figure storage area to a fourth special figure storage area. Winning information (various random numbers) acquired in response to the detection of the number of times is sequentially stored in the first to fourth areas of the corresponding start suspension area, and when performing the special figure hit determination, the main control RAM 60 c The second special figure start-hold information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the stored order prior to the first start-hold information.

  The special figure hit determination random number is a random number used in the special figure hit determination of whether or not a hit game is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect (that is, whether or not a special figure hit). In this embodiment, 65536 integers of "0" to "65535" are set as random numbers for judging per special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). In addition, the special figure determining random number is a special figure 1 or a special figure 2 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display section 50B according to the result of the special figure hit determination. This is a random number used for the determination. Here, in the embodiment, as the special figure determining random number, all 101 integer values from “0” to “100” are set, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). I have. For each value of the special figure determination random number, a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure indicating the above-mentioned outlier and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figures indicating winning per special figure are set. The special figure 1 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number. ing. In other words, the special figure 1 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 75, and the second start winning is achieved. The special figure 2 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 76. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the symbols per special figure are classified according to the type of the hit game, and when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, the symbol change is performed. The type of the hit game given after the end of the effect is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of the hit game. In addition, as described above, it is determined whether or not the probability-change state and the shortened state are given after the hit game for each type of the hit game, and whether the special figure determination random number gives the probability-change state and the shortened state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to make a decision. Furthermore, the term of the shortened state (number of times of change) given after the hit game is determined for each type of the hit game, and the special figure determining random number functions as a random number for determining the term of the shortened state. Also have. That is, in the embodiment, the special figure determining random number as the winning information is a random number (information) used for determining an award to be granted when the special figure hit determination is a special figure hit determination result. .

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination, when the determination of the special figure hit determination described above is a determination result of a loss (in the case of a loss that did not win the winning game), the possibility of the hit display is displayed It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) of whether or not to perform a suggested performance. In the embodiment, 239 integer values of “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect that suggests the possibility that the hit display is displayed, a reach effect performed in response to a reach display displayed in the process of changing symbols on the effect display device 17 or displayed on the effect display device 17. This includes an announcement effect that suggests the possibility of hit display, and an announcement effect that suggests to the player the possibility that the hit display is displayed by the light emission of the light emitting effect device 152 and the sound output from the speaker 150.

  The random number for determining the special figure variation pattern is a random number used for determining one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of special figure variation patterns for specifying the effect content in the symbol variation effect. It is. In the embodiment, as the primary distribution random numbers, all 254 integer values “0” to “253” are set, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the special figure hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the effect execution determination random number, and the special figure variation pattern determination random number are sent to the first starting unit 31 or the second starting unit 35 by the pachinko ball. (Specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 75 or the second start winning detection sensor 76 has detected a pachinko ball), the random numbers temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c. At the same timing by the main control CPU 60a. The random numbers acquired when the pachinko ball wins in the first starting unit 31 are the same as the random numbers acquired when the pachinko ball wins in the second starting unit 35. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number according to the winning timing of each of the starting ports 31 and 35.

(About judgment values related to special map hit judgment)
On the other hand, a special figure hit determination value indicating that a hit game is generated is stored in the main control ROM 60b. The special figure hit determination value is a determination value used in determining whether or not a special figure hit is performed using the special figure hit determination random number (special figure hit determination). A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers from “65535” to “65535”. Here, the set number of determination values for the special figure hit differs depending on whether or not the above-described probable change state is given at the time of performing the special figure hit determination. Specifically, the number of judgment values per special figure set in the probable change state (510 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per special figure set in the non-probable state (509 in the embodiment). ). That is, by increasing the set number of the special figure hit determination values in the probable change state, a hit game is easily generated.

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

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

  Here, the effect execution determination value differs in the set number of determination values according to the game state (whether the state is the probable state or the short state) at the time of performing the performance execution determination. That is, in the case of the effect execution determination performed based on the first start-hold information and the second start-hold information, the number of the effect execution determination values set in the non-variable state where the shortened state is not provided is determined. Is also set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in the short state is greater. Further, the effect execution determination value is set so that the set number of effect execution determination values fluctuates according to the storage number of the special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c. Specifically, the setting is made such that the set number of the effect execution determination values decreases as the number of special figure start-up suspension information and the number of pieces of special execution start storage information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the setting number of the effect execution determination value is set to decrease as the total number obtained by adding the storage numbers of the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information increases.

  Specifically, in the non-probable state and the non-variable state (non-probable and non-variable state) or the probable and non-variable state (probable and non-variable state), the sum of the special figure start pending information is `` 0 ''. In the case, 32 effect execution judgment values are set, and when the total number is “1”, 25 effect execution judgment values are set. When the total number is “2”, 22 effect execution judgment values are set. When the total number is “3” to “7”, 20 effect execution determination values are set. Similarly, in the probable change state and the change state (probability change state), when the total number of the special figure start pending information is “0”, 40 effect execution determination values are set, and the total number is “1”. In this case, 30 effect execution determination values are set, and when the total number is "2", 25 effect execution determination values are set, and when the total number is "3" to "7", 20 effects are determined. An execution judgment value has been set. That is, it is configured such that the reach effect is more likely to occur in the variable-shortened state than in the non-shortened state. To increase.

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

(About special figure fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns. The special figure fluctuation pattern is the effect contents (display contents of the symbol fluctuation effect, which are executed from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display to the time when the decorative figure is fixed and stopped and displayed. This is to specify the basic base content of the light emitting effect mode and the sound effect mode). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation time (from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display to the time when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is displayed to be fixed and stopped) (symbol fluctuation effect and special figure fluctuation display). (Variable display time).

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, there are a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns for per special figure, a plurality of kinds of special figure fluctuation patterns for out-of-reach in which a reach effect is performed, and no reach in which a reach effect is not performed. A special figure variation pattern for an outlier is provided. The special figure change pattern for special figure hit is a special figure change pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the special figure hit determination is affirmative. The special figure variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the determination is affirmative, and the special figure variation pattern for reach-less release can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern. Note that the reach effect is performed after the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the effect display device 17 and before the symbol combination of the decorative figure that is a per-special figure or a special figure is stopped is stopped and displayed. It is a production.

(Regarding opening judgment information when winning the gate part)
The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as opening determination information in response to passage of the pachinko ball through the gate unit 45 (specifically, detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 77). Here, various random numbers such as a random number for judging a general figure, a random number for determining a general figure, and the like are set as random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a upon detection of the gate sensor 77. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random numbers at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random numbers in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, so that the gate is updated. The main control CPU 60a acquires the opening determination information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing according to the timing at which the detection signal of the sensor 77 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (such as a random number value, a timer value, and a flag) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, the release determination information (various random numbers) acquired when the ball enters the gate section 45 (a pachinko ball is detected by the gate sensor 77) is stored in the main control RAM 60c as a general-purpose starting hold information in a predetermined general-purpose memory. It is configured to be temporarily stored in an area (storage area). As for the general-purpose start suspension information, a suspension area to be stored in the main control RAM 60c is determined, and the general-purpose start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Specifically, in the main control RAM 60c, the reserved area in which the general-purpose start suspending information can be stored includes four storage areas from a first general-purpose storage area to a fourth general-purpose storage area. The opening determination information (various random numbers) acquired upon one detection of (i) is sequentially stored in the first area to the fourth area, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c when performing the general-purpose variation display. The general-purpose start suspension information is sequentially read from the first to fourth areas by the main control CPU 60a.

  The random number for judging the general figure contact is a random number used in the general figure judgment (lottery per lot drawing) determination as to whether or not to open the second starting unit 35 (general figure contact) as a result of the general figure change display. is there. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for judging per-drawings, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a general figure hit determination value indicating that a general figure hit is generated as a result of the general figure fluctuation effect display. The general figure hit determination value is a determination value used in the determination of whether or not the general figure hit is determined using the general figure hit determination random number (general figure hit determination), and the possible random number for the general figure hit determination random number is “0”. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from a total of 65536 integers from “65535” to “65535”. Then, when the acquired random number for hitting the general figure matches the determining value for the general figure hit, the main control CPU 60a determines that the general figure hitting occurs and opens and closes the start opening / closing member 38 after the general figure change display is performed. It has become. Here, the set number of the judgment values of the general figure hit differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortened state is given at the time of performing the general figure hit judgment. More specifically, the number of judging values per ordinary figure set in the case of the non-variable state (65,535 in the embodiment) is the number of judging values per common figure set in the non-variable state (the embodiment). In this case, more than one is set. In other words, by increasing the set number of the normal figure hit determination values in the short state, the general figure hit is more likely to occur than in the non-short state. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as an opening determination unit that permits the opening operation upon detection of the gate sensor 77.

  The random number for general symbol determination is a random number used when determining the general symbol per symbol 1 to general symbol 4 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the general symbol display unit 55 when the general symbol hit determination result is determined. It is. Here, in the embodiment, all 197 types of integer values from “1” to “197” are set as the random numbers for determining the general figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). I have. That is, according to the value of the random number for general figure determination acquired in response to the detection of the gate sensor 77, the general figure per symbol 1 to 1 described above as the general figure which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the general figure display unit 55 in the case of general figure. The symbol 4 per ordinary symbol is specified. In the case where the general symbol hit determination is a loss determination result, a general symbol non-standard symbol is specified as a general symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the general symbol display unit 55.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for a general figure determination. When the result of the general figure determination is affirmative, the general figure determination value is determined by the general figure symbol 1 to the general figure 4 as the general figure to be fixedly stopped on the general figure display 55, and the gate sensor 77 is a determination value determined using the random number for general figure determination acquired at the time of detecting a pachinko ball by 77. Here, in the embodiment, 197 integer values of “1” to “197” corresponding to 197 random numbers for general figure determination are set as the determination values for general figure determination. Symbols per symbol 1 to symbol 4 per symbol are associated with each of the determination values.

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

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

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information <4), the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information is added by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holdings in the figure start holding information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, prize information (a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining execution, a value of a random number for a primary distribution, a random number for a secondary distribution, etc.) are stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out the values of the various random numbers of the first start holding area in the main control RAM 60c in which the winning information (the value of the random number) is associated with the number of holdings as the first winning start holding information. It is set in the fourth area (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

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

  If the result of the determination in step A16 is affirmative (the number of suspensions of the second special figure start suspension information <4), the number of suspensions of the second special figure start suspension information is incremented by 1, and the second characteristic stored in the main control RAM 60c. The number of suspensions in the start suspension information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, prize information (a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining execution, a value of a random number for a primary distribution, a random number for a secondary distribution, etc.) are stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a reads out the values of the various random numbers), and the winning information (the value of the random number) is associated with the number of holdings as the second winning start-up holding information as the second winning start-up holding information. The fourth area is set (step A18), and the special figure input processing ends.

(About special map start processing)
Next, the special figure start processing will be described with reference to FIGS. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process at a predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is being displayed in the special figure display unit 50A, 50B and the effect display device 17 in a variable display or a hit game. (Step B11). If the result of the determination in step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of reservations of the second special figure start-hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of reservations of the second special figure start-reserve information is larger than "0" or not. Is determined (step B13). When the result of the determination in step B13 is negative (when the number of suspensions in the second special figure start suspension information = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the processing in step B16. When the result of the determination in step B13 is affirmative (the number of holds in the second special map start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the special map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “1” indicating that the second special figure fluctuation effect is to be executed is set in the fluctuation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the hold number of the second special map start hold information (step B14), and the second special map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a acquires the figure start suspension information (values of various random numbers such as a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining a special figure, a value of a random number for determining a performance execution, and a random number for determining a special figure variation pattern). (Step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the second special figure start suspension information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the second special figure start suspension information stored earlier is stored. Then, after acquiring the random number associated with the second special figure start suspension information, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start suspension information stored second-earliest in the second special figure storage area where the second special figure start suspension information is stored. (2) The special view start suspension information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start suspension information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the second special figure start suspension information stored third third is stored. The second special figure start suspension information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area, in which the second special figure start suspension information stored fourth (ie, the newest) is stored, is stored in the third special area. It is stored in the figure storage area. That is, the second special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure suspension display unit 53 so as to correspond to the number of suspensions of the second special figure start suspension information after the subtraction.

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

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure hit determination in step B22 is negative (if it is not a special figure hit), the main control CPU 60a determines the effect execution determination (reach determination ) (Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a makes a winning determination based on whether or not the value of the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c at the time of the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the result of the determination in step B27 is affirmative (if a reach effect is to be performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the lost symbol, which has been fixed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B, as a final stop symbol (special stop). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for the outreach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determining random number (step B29).

  Further, when the result of the performance execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach performance is not performed), the main control CPU 60a determines that the out-of-position symbol is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special figure 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special-figure variation pattern from the special-figure variation patterns for deviation based on the value of the special-figure variation pattern determination random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31 sets a predetermined control command (step B26). More specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates a special figure variation pattern that specifies the determined special figure variation pattern and a special figure variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and a special figure for designating a special figure 2 that is a final stop symbol. 2 Set the specified command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start processing.

  On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step B13 is negative (when the number of hold of the second special figure start-hold information = 0), the number of hold of the first special figure start-hold information is read (step B16), and the first special figure start-hold information is read. It is determined whether or not the number of suspensions in the diagram start suspension information is greater than “0” (step B17). If the result of the determination in step B17 is affirmative (the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the special figure variation stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure fluctuation effect is to be executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information (step B18) and stores the result in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start suspension information. The main control CPU 60a acquires the value of the special figure hit determination random number, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the effect execution determination random number, and the value of the special figure variation pattern determination random number (step B19), and then Execute the hit determination process. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the second special figure start suspension information acquired upon winning the prize in the second starting unit 35 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the pachinko machine 10 proceeds to the first starting unit 31. Even if the first special figure start suspension information acquired at the time of winning is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start suspension information is preferentially executed. ing.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the first special figure start suspension information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the first special figure start suspension information stored earlier is stored. Then, after acquiring the random number associated with the first special figure start suspension information, the main control CPU 60a stores the random number associated with the first special figure start suspension information in the second special figure storage area in which the first special figure start suspension information stored second earliest is stored. The 1st special figure start suspension information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start suspension information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start suspension information stored third is stored in the second special figure storage. The first special figure start suspension information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start suspension information stored fourth (ie, the newest) is stored in the third special area. It is stored in the figure storage area. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure suspension display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information after the subtraction.

  When the various random numbers as the first special figure start suspension information are obtained by the processing of the step B19, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 60a stores the obtained special figure hit determination random number in the main control ROM 60b. A special figure hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the stored special figure hit determination value matches (step B32). Note that, as described above, the probability that the determination result of the special figure hit determination is positive in the non-probable state (when the probability is low) (that is, the special figure probability) is set to 509/65536. At this time (when the probability is high), the probability that the determination result becomes positive (probability per special figure) is set to 510/65536. If the result of the special figure hit determination in step B32 is affirmative (if a hit game occurs), "1" is set to the special figure hit flag indicating that the variation is a special figure hit. Is performed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines a final stop symbol (a special symbol 1) which is a symbol per special symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the value of the acquired special symbol determining random number (FIG. 1). Step B34). Here, since the symbol per special figure of the special figure 1 is associated with the value of the special figure determining random number, the main control CPU 60a determines the special figure associated with the acquired special figure determining random number value. By determining FIG. 1, a symbol per special figure is determined. Then, when the symbol per special figure (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern for special figure per special figure based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern. A variation pattern is determined (step B35).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure hit determination in step B32 is negative (if it is not a special figure hit), the main control CPU 60a determines the effect execution determination (reach determination ) (Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a makes a winning determination based on whether or not the value of the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c at the time of the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the result of the determination in step B37 is affirmative (if a reach effect is to be performed), the main control CPU 60a changes the lost symbol displayed as the final stop on the first special figure display unit 50A to the final stop symbol (special stop). (FIG. 1) (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for the outreach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determining random number (step B39).

  When the result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a determines that the first special figure display unit 50A has determined and stopped the lost symbol. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special figure 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for outliers based on the value of the random number for determining a special figure variation pattern (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41 sets a predetermined control command (step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates a special figure variation pattern that specifies the determined special figure variation pattern and a special figure variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and a special figure for designating a special figure 1 that is a final stop symbol. 1 Set the specified command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start processing.

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

  Here, the control commands set in the special figure start processing are output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input / output processing in the above-described normal processing, and in the special figure change pattern in the timer update processing. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring the specified fluctuation time. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the corresponding special figure display units 50A and 50B so as to start the special figure fluctuation display. Then, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stop of the fluctuation of the decorative figure based on the fluctuation time specified in the designated special figure fluctuation pattern, and performs an all-symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed. Output to the substrate 65.

  Here, in the case of symbols per special figure (symbols A, B, O per special figure) of a type in which the symbols per special figure give the certainty change state, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special change after the end of the hit game in the flag setting process. The probability change flag indicating the state is set to “1”. The main control CPU 60a sets the probable change flag to "0" in the flag setting process when the probable change state end condition is satisfied. In the embodiment, the end condition of the probability change state is established when the next special figure hit game starts, and the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change flag to “0” at the timing when the hit game starts. It has become. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the probable change flag as the game state specification information.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag to “1” in the flag setting process when the symbol per special figure is a symbol per special figure that gives a shortened state. The main control CPU 60a sets the variable length flag to “0” in the flag setting process when the variable length flag satisfies the termination condition of the variable length state. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the shortening flag as the game state specifying information. In the embodiment, the terminating condition of the short-form state is that the next special figure per game is started or the symbol fluctuation effect of the short-form state grant period (the number of times of change) determined when the special figure is won. This is achieved by executing the special figure variation display), and the main control CPU 60a changes the timing before starting the hit game or the next symbol variation effect (the special figure variation display) of the number of variation times. Set the short flag to "0".

  That is, the main control CPU 60a is configured to refer to the value of the probable change flag and to determine whether the game state has the probable change state or the non-probable change game state to which the probable change state has not been provided. Also, by referring to the game state identification information (the value of the probable change flag or the variable length flag), the game state in which the easy ball entry state (variable state) is provided or the easy ball entry state (variable state) is provided. The main control CPU 60a can specify whether the game state is not played. As described above, the main control CPU 60a is configured to function as a game state determination unit that can specify a plurality of game states. Further, when the condition for terminating the shortened state is satisfied with the elapse of the period of giving the shortened state, the main control CPU 60a outputs a terminating end command to the effect control board 65 in the command input / output processing. I have.

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

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

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

  Further, in the effect control ROM 65b, a plurality of movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 that specify that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operated to perform a movable effect are set as the effect patterns. When any of the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is determined by the effect control CPU 65a based on the pattern, the movable effect by the movable bodies 111 to 116 is performed. That is, the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 are set as effect patterns for specifying the movable display effect in which the movable effect on the movable bodies 111 to 116 and the display effect on the effect display device 17 are performed. The movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 are set so as to specify the light emission mode of the LEDs 121a to 126a provided on the movable bodies 111 to 116, and each of the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is based on the special figure variation pattern. The effect is determined by the effect control CPU 65a, and the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal to the light emission control board 72 based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3, so that the LEDs 121a to The light emitting effect is configured to be performed by 126a.

  That is, the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 are set as effect patterns for specifying the movable light emission effect in which the movable effect in the movable bodies 111 to 116 and the light emission effect by the light emission of the LEDs 121a to 126a are performed. As described above, the operation timings of the drive motors M1 to M6 and the light emission modes of the LEDs 121a to 126a are set in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 of the embodiment, in addition to the contents of the display effects on the effect display device 17. Thus, an effect combining the display effect, the movable effect, and the light emitting effect can be executed based on the determined movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3.

(About movable production patterns)
Specifically, in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3, a movable effect is performed by the movable bodies 111 to 114 (that is, the first interlocking effect unit G1) included in the first movable body group GR1 and the second movable body group GR2. The moving effect patterns KP1 and KP3 that specify that a movable effect is to be performed by the movable bodies 115 and 116 (that is, the second interlocking effect unit G2) included in the third movable body group GR3. Is set. In addition, in the movable effect patterns KP2 and KP3 in which it is specified that a movable effect is to be performed by the movable members 115 and 116 included in the third movable member group GR3, the fifth movable member 115 and the sixth movable member 116 are movable. A movable effect pattern KP2 for specifying an effect and a movable effect pattern KP3 for specifying a movable effect by moving only the fifth movable body 115 are set. That is, when the movable effect pattern KP1 is determined, a movable effect in which the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 forming the first interlocking effect portion G1 are interlocked is performed, and the movable effect pattern KP2 is determined. In this case, a movable effect in which the fifth to sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 constituting the second interlocking effect part G2 are interlocked is performed, and when the movable effect pattern KP3 is determined, the second interlocking effect is performed. A single movable effect is performed by the fifth movable body 115 among the movable bodies constituting the effect portion G2. Further, at this time, the effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display CPU 17 to display the contents of the display effect determined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3, and the LEDs 121a to the light emitting modes defined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. The light emission control board 72 is controlled to emit light at 126a (see FIG. 13A).

  Here, the operation timings of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable movable bodies 111 to 116 are set in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP2 for specifying the movable effect by the plurality of movable bodies. The effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal to drive the drive motors M1 to M6 at operation timings determined by KP1 and KP2, so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are movable. In the movable effect patterns KP1 and KP2, the order of movement when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are moved from the original position to the movable position is determined, and the movable bodies 111 to 116 are moved from the movable position to the original position. In this case, the order of the return operation is determined. That is, in a normal operation state described later (that is, a state in which the effect control CPU 65a does not determine that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal), when the movable effect pattern is determined (when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are moved). ), The effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal at the operation timing defined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP2 so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 operate in the movable order and the return operation order, and the corresponding drive motors M1 to K1. M6 is driven (see FIG. 13A).

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

  In other words, the movable effect pattern KP1 includes the movable bodies 111 and 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 and the movable bodies included in the second movable body group GR2 that may possibly contact each other depending on the operation timing of the movable bodies 111 to 114. In each of the bodies 113 and 114, a movable order and a return operation order are determined so that the movable bodies operate at timings at which the movable bodies do not contact each other. Further, in the first interlocking effect part G1 of the embodiment, the movable bodies 111 and 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 and the movable bodies 113 and 114 included in the second movable body group GR2 are described above. Are configured so as not to contact with each other. Therefore, the movable effect pattern KP1 drives the drive motors M1 to M4 simultaneously between the movable bodies 111 and 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 and the movable bodies 113 and 114 included in the second movable body group GR2. It is set to be able to do. That is, when the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first interlocked production section G1 are moved from the original position to the movable position, the movable effect pattern KP1 according to the embodiment includes the first movable body included in the first movable body group GR1. The first drive motor M1 and the third drive motor M3 are driven so that the body 111 and the third movable body 113 included in the second movable body group GR2 are simultaneously movable, and the movable body included in the first interlocking effect section G1 is driven. When the bodies 111 to 114 are moved from the movable positions to the original positions, the second movable bodies 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 and the fourth movable bodies 114 included in the second movable body group GR2 are simultaneously. The drive timing of the drive motors M1 to M4 is set such that the second drive motor M2 and the fourth drive motor M4 are driven so as to move.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 12, the movable effect pattern KP2 is different from the fifth movable body 115 and the sixth movable body 116 included in the third movable body group GR3 in the fifth movable body 115. After the fifth drive motor M5 corresponding to the sixth movable body 116 is driven (movable order 1), the sixth drive motor M6 corresponding to the sixth movable body 116 is driven (movable order 2). The return operation sequence is determined so that the fifth drive motor M5 corresponding to the body 115 and the sixth drive motor M6 corresponding to the sixth movable body 116 are simultaneously driven (return order 1). Here, similarly, in the movable effect pattern KP3 in which the fifth movable body 115 included in the third movable body group GR3 moves, only the fifth drive motor M5 corresponding to the fifth movable body 115 is driven (movable order 1). The movable order is determined as described above, and the return operation order is determined such that only the fifth drive motor M5 corresponding to the fifth movable body 115 is driven (return order 1). As described above, the movable effect pattern KP2 is set so that the movable effect in which the sixth movable body 116 is moved from the original position to the movable position is performed after the fifth movable body 115 is moved from the original position to the movable position. Regarding whether or not the sixth movable body 116 operates after the fifth movable body 115 operates, the interest of the game is enhanced by giving the player an expectation. Further, as described above, the fifth and sixth movable bodies 115 and 116 are configured so that the moving areas do not overlap with each other so that they do not contact each other. In this configuration, the drive motors M5 and M6 corresponding to the fifth and sixth movable bodies 115 and 116 can be simultaneously driven to quickly return the movable bodies 115 and 116 to their original positions.

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

  When the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and G2 are movable, the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the movable rank 2 are moved after the movable bodies 111 and 113 of the movable rank 1 are moved. The drive timing is, as shown in FIG. 11B, after driving the drive motors M1 and M3 so as to move the movable bodies 111 and 113 of the movable order 1 from the original position to the movable position. While the M1 and M3 are being driven, the driving motors M2 and M4 can be configured to move the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the movable order 2 from the original positions to the movable positions. In this case, the time difference between when the drive motors M1 and M3 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 and 113 having the movable order 1 are driven and when the drive motors M2 and M4 corresponding to the movable bodies 112 and 114 having the movable order 2 are driven is driven. TD1 is a timing after one of the movable bodies (movable bodies 111 and 113 in the movable order 1) which may come into contact with the other movable body (movable bodies 112 and 114 in the movable order 2) is moved to a position where it does not come into contact with the other movable body. Then, it is preferable that the other movable body (the movable bodies 112 and 114 in the movable order 2) starts to move. As described above, by moving one of the movable bodies that may come into contact with the other movable body while moving the other movable body to the movable position, it is possible to prevent the movable bodies that may come into contact with each other from coming into contact with each other while unfolding. It is possible to perform fast moving production.

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

  When the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and G2 are moved, the movable bodies 111 and 113 of the return order 2 are moved after the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the return order 1 are moved. The drive timing is, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), after driving the drive motors M2, M4 to return the movable bodies 112, 114 in the return order 1 to their original positions. During the driving, the next drive motors M1 and M3, which are determined in the return operation order, may be configured to start driving so that the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the return order 2 return to the original positions. In this case, the time difference between when the drive motors M2 and M4 corresponding to the movable bodies 112 and 114 in the return order 1 are driven and when the drive motors M1 and M3 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the return order 2 are driven. TD2 is the timing after one of the movable bodies that may come into contact (the movable bodies 112 and 114 in the return order 1) has moved to a position where it does not contact the other movable body (the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the return order 2). Then, it is preferable that the other movable body (the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the second return order) starts to move. In this way, by moving the other movable body while returning one of the movable bodies that may come into contact with the original position, it is possible to prevent the movable bodies that may come into contact with each other from coming into contact with each other, and Fast movable production is possible.

(About processing on the production control board)
Next, a process executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 based on the control program will be described. The effect control CPU 65a executes an initial setting process such as a security check when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and then shifts to a state in which the pachinko machine 10 can play a game. In this state, the normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal processing executed by the effect control CPU 65a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers for effect control, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, a symbol input / output process, A process related to the effect execution at the time of change, a flag setting process, a process related to the effect execution at the time of a hit game, and the like are executed.

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

  Further, based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a sets a probability change information flag and a change information flag. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or the special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the symbol per special figure to which the probability change state is given, the probability change information flag indicating the probability change state is set. Set to “1” and set the probability change information flag to “0” when corresponding to a symbol per special figure to which the probability change state is not added. Also, when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or the special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the special figure per special figure to which the shortening state is given, a variable length information flag indicating the shortened state is set. The variable information flag is set to "0" when it is set to "1" and corresponds to a symbol per special figure to which no variable state is given. In addition, the variable information flag is set to “0” based on the variable length termination command output from the main control board 60. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to be able to specify the gaming state.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative figure of each symbol row specified by the effect pattern, the decorative figure designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring the time by the timer means (not shown) at the same time as the input of the special figure variation pattern designation command, and the left decoration figure is displayed at the stop timing of the decoration pattern of the left symbol row. The designated command is output, the right decoration figure designation command is output at the timing of stopping the decoration pattern of the right symbol row, and the decoration pattern designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration pattern of the middle symbol row.

  In addition, when the stop symbol specified by the special figure designation command is a lost symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the loss. Moreover, when the special figure variation pattern for the off-reach effect has been instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the off including the reach forming symbol. On the other hand, when the special-figure variation pattern for a loss effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that does not include the reach forming symbol and that can recognize the loss. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs the all symbol stop command, it outputs the command to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

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

  Here, the effect patterns selectable by effect control CPU 65a are classified for each special figure variation pattern, and an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a causes the effect display device 17 to display a final stop on the effect display device 17 in accordance with the specification of the stop symbol of the special figure corresponding to the command. Determine the decoration map. That is, when the symbol designated by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is a symbol per special figure, the effect control CPU 65a decorates each symbol row so as to be a symbol combination of a decoration figure to be a big hit display. The figure is determined.

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

(About the display control board 70)
The display control board 70 includes a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The effect display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the effect display device 17. The display control ROM 70b stores various types of image data (image data of patterns, various background images, characters, characters, and the like). Further, the display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

(About power supply board 200)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a power supply board 200 that generates a required power supply voltage of each unit from an external power supply (for example, 24 VAC) of the game arcade and supplies the power supply voltage to various components constituting the pachinko machine 10. I have. As shown in FIG. 5, the power supply board 200 includes a power switch 201 for turning on and off the power supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and a clear switch 202 for initializing (clearing) the control RAMs 60c, 65c, and 70c. Is provided. The power supply board 200 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 203 that is connected to the power switch 201 and outputs a power-on signal and a power-off signal to the main control board 60 in accordance with the on / off switching of the power switch 201. And a clear switch circuit 204 connected to the clear switch 202 is provided. In the first embodiment, the clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 204 to the control boards 60, 65, and 70 only when the power switch 201 is turned on while the clear switch 202 is turned on, and the clear signal is received. The control boards 60, 65, 70 are set to perform a clearing process for initializing the control RAMs 60c, 65c, 70c. That is, in the first embodiment, the power switch 201, the clear switch circuit 204, and the clear switch 202 constitute a clear unit. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a clear unit is configured by the clear switch circuit 204 and the clear switch 202, and a clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 204 to the control boards 60, 65, and 70 when the clear switch 202 is turned on. . In the following description, execution of the clearing process may be referred to as RAM clear.

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

  The power supply board 200 is provided with the power cutoff monitoring circuit 203 connected to the power supply circuit 205. The power cutoff monitoring circuit 203 is provided with a power supply voltage supplied to the power supply circuit 205 (hereinafter, also referred to as a monitor power supply voltage). ) Is configured to monitor the voltage value. Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 203 determines whether or not the monitored power supply voltage has dropped to a predetermined voltage (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a threshold voltage). The threshold voltage is a minimum voltage (for example, DC 20 V) required to operate an electric component (for example, a detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10 without interfering with the game. Here, the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or at the time of power failure. In this case, power is no longer supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. Note that the threshold voltage is set to a value higher by a predetermined margin than the voltage at which the operation of the electric component stops.

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

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

(About configuration related to power restoration processing)
In the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c, a backup area is provided in addition to a normal storage area used for temporarily storing the various information during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. This backup area is used to shut down the power supply in order to return the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state when the power supply was cut off at the start of power supply (when power is restored) when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like. This is an area for storing various information at the time. In the first embodiment, various information that can specify the game state such as a random number (holding content), the number of holdings, a special map, a general figure, a timer value, and flags (probable change flag, variable length flag, big hit flag, general figure hit flag), etc. However, during the operation of the pachinko machine 10, the information is stored in the regular storage area, and when the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the regular storage area is stored in the backup area. I have. The storage (writing) to the backup area is executed in the power-off processing when the power supply is cut off (when the power-off signal is input), and the reading of various information stored in the backup area (reading to the regular storage area) is performed. The storage is performed in the power restoration process at the start of power supply (at the time of power restoration).

  Further, a backup power supply 207 of the power supply board 200 is connected to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Then, the main control CPU 60a and the production control CPU 65a, when the monitoring power supply voltage is cut off (drop to the threshold voltage), while the operation is guaranteed by the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply 207, Various types of information stored in the main storage area of the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c are stored in a backup area so that the various types of information can be stored and held even after the power supply from the power supply circuit 205 is cut off. That is, the game state of the pachinko machine 10 when the power supply is cut off, that is, whether or not the probable change state or the change state is given, whether or not the big hit game is being performed, whether or not the general map is being played, It is possible to back up various information such as the number of reservations. In the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c have a function as a backup unit that stores game information when the power supply from the power supply circuit 205 is cut off and retains the game information even after the power supply is cut off. I have.

(About power-off processing)
Next, a description will be given of a power-off process executed by the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a when the power supply is cut off.

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

  In the power-off processing, the power is supplied from the backup power supply 207 of the power supply board 200 to the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a, and each of the control CPUs 60a and 65a stores and retains the data in the normal storage area of the corresponding control RAM 60c and 65c. The stored various control information is stored and held in the backup area of the control RAMs 60c and 65c. Next, the control CPUs 60a and 65a prohibit access to the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c, and wait for a reset signal from the reset signal circuit 206 to be input. Then, when the reset signal is input, each of the control CPUs 60a and 65a regulates the operation of the control CPUs 60a and 65a. Then, after the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the backup area by the power-off processing is stored and held as backup data.

(About startup processing at power-on)
When the power is turned on (start of power supply) to the pachinko machine 10, the reset signal circuit 206 resets the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a, and the display control CPU 70a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. Output the signal continuously. When the input of the reset signal once stopped is stopped, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a execute a start-up process (power recovery process) based on a start-up process program stored in the corresponding control ROMs 60b and 65b. As described above, the reset signal from the power supply board 200 (reset signal circuit 206) functions as a start instruction signal for instructing start of the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) and the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). The reset signal circuit 206 of the substrate 200 functions as a start instruction unit that outputs a start instruction signal (reset signal). That is, each of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute a start process based on the input of the reset signal start instruction signal from the reset signal circuit 206 of the power supply board 200. Further, the effect control CPU 65a sets the startup processing flag (for example, sets it to “1”) when the startup processing is started, and clears the startup processing flag (for example, sets it to “0”) when the startup processing ends. ). That is, by referring to the activation processing flag in the activation processing, it can be determined whether or not the activation processing is being executed.

  In this activation process, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 202 has been operated. If the answer is negative, the power supply is cut off based on various control information stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. ). If it is determined in the startup process that the clear switch 202 has been operated, the various control information stored and held in the control RAMs 60c and 65c is deleted (RAM clear). The effect control CPU 65a that has returned to the state before the power supply is shut down outputs various control commands specifying the control information stored and managed in the effect control RAM 65c to the display control CPU 70a. Then, the display control CPU 70a controls the display contents of the effect display device 17 based on the control command input from the effect control CPU 65a.

  In the activation process executed by the effect control CPU 65a, an initial operation process for checking an initial operation of each of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is executed. In the initial operation process, the effect control CPU 65a outputs an initial movable signal to the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 114, and determines whether the movable bodies 111 to 116 operate normally. (Whether the operation is abnormal or not). Here, the initial movable signal is output to the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 at a predetermined timing so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 perform the operation of moving from the original position to the movable position and returning from the movable position to the original position. Control signal (pulse signal). If it is determined in the initial operation process of the activation process that any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the effect control CPU 65a executes an abnormal stop process described later, and the movable body in which the abnormal operation occurs The driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including 111 to 116 based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is stopped.

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

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

  Here, in the embodiment, whether or not an operation abnormality has occurred in the movable bodies 111 to 116 is determined based on the determined operation timing based on the determined movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 or in the initial operation processing of the startup processing. This is performed based on the detection states of the position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a and SE1b to SE6b when the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal to drive M6. In the embodiment, when the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal to move from the original position to the movable position, the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 to be moved are not detected from the detection state. It is set as the first abnormality determination condition that the state is not switched to the state (that is, does not move from the original position), and the effect control CPU 65a executes an abnormality stop process when the first abnormality determination condition is satisfied. Have been. Also, when the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal for outputting a pulse number that is a driving amount necessary to move from the original position to the movable position, the movable position corresponding to the movable body 111 to 116 to be moved. It is set as a second abnormality determination condition that the detection sensors SE1b to SE6b do not switch from the non-detection state to the detection state (that is, do not move to the movable position), and an effect is produced when the second abnormality determination condition is satisfied. The control CPU 65a is configured to execute an abnormal stop process. Then, when the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal to move from the movable position to the original position, the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 to be moved are changed from the detection state to the non-detection state. Not switching (that is, not moving from the movable position) is set as a third abnormality determination condition, and the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute an abnormality stop process when the third abnormality determination condition is satisfied. I have. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal for outputting a pulse number that is a driving amount necessary for moving from the movable position to the original position, the original position corresponding to the movable body 111 to 116 to be moved It is set as a fourth abnormality determination condition that the detection sensors SE1a to SE6a do not switch from the non-detection state to the detection state (that is, do not move to the original position), and an effect is produced in response to the establishment of the fourth abnormality determination condition. The control CPU 65a is configured to execute an abnormal stop process.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal in operation, in the abnormal stop processing, the plurality of movable bodies 111 to 116 including the movable abnormalities are generated. The driving of the driving motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 is stopped (prohibited). Specifically, when an abnormal operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs, the drive motor corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 of the movable group GR1 to GR3 including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the abnormal operation has occurred. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control to stop driving of M1 to M6. In this way, by stopping the driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred, the movable body 111 in which the operation abnormality has occurred is stopped. It is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from being worsened by the operations of to 116, and to avoid the trouble associated with the operation abnormality of the movable body.

  Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the first movable body 111 and the second movable body 112 included in the first movable body group GR1, Until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the driving of the drive motors M1, M2 corresponding to the first and second movable bodies 111, 112 is stopped, and the first and second movable bodies 111, 112 are included in the second movable body group GR2. When an operation abnormality occurs in any of the third movable body 113 and the fourth movable body 114, the operation corresponding to each of the third and fourth movable bodies 113 and 114 is performed until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The drive of the drive motors M3 and M4 is stopped. That is, when an operation abnormality occurs, all drive motors M1 to M1 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in each of the movable body groups GR1 and GR2 whose moving regions overlap with the movable bodies 111 to 114 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. By stopping the driving of M4, even when the movable bodies 111 to 114 are stopped in a state where they are not located, contact of the movable bodies 111 to 114 can be prevented.

  Further, in the embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 13B, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in any of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, Drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to not only the movable bodies included in the corresponding groups GR1 and GR2 but also the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2. Is configured to stop driving. Then, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the fifth movable body 115 and the sixth movable body 116 included in the third movable body group GR3, the fifth and the sixth movable bodies 116 are kept until the predetermined release condition is satisfied. The driving of the driving motors M5 and M6 corresponding to the sixth movable bodies 115 and 116 is stopped. That is, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in any of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, the first state is maintained until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. In the case where the movable effect is not performed by the interlocking effect unit G1 of, and an operation abnormality occurs in any of the fifth movable member 115 and the sixth movable member 116 included in the third movable member group G3, Until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the movable effect by the second interlocking effect part G2 is not performed.

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

  As described above, the first interlocking effect section G1 that executes a predetermined movable effect by forming a specific form by moving the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 to the movable positions is partially movable. When an abnormality occurs in the bodies 111 to 114, all the movable bodies 111 to 114 constituting the first interlocking effect part G1 are stopped from moving, whereby the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 are stopped. Thus, an unintended form is formed to prevent inconsistency in the movable effect. In addition, the second interlocking effect part G2 that executes a movable effect that indicates the degree of expectation that a hit game is generated based on the order and the number of movable members that move in the fifth to sixth movable members 115 to 116, When an abnormal operation occurs in some of the movable bodies 115 to 116, the movement of all the movable bodies 115 to 116 constituting the second interlocking effect part G <b> 2 is stopped, so that a movable effect that cannot normally occur is made. Is prevented from being performed on the outer shape.

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

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10B, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, the movable effect patterns KP2 to KP3 are changed. If determined, the drive motors M5 to MT6 corresponding to the fifth and sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the third movable body group GR3 are driven by the performance control CPU 65a based on the movable effect patterns KP2 to KP3. Then, a movable effect is performed by the second interlocking effect unit G2. Similarly, when an operation abnormality has occurred in any of the movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the third movable body group GR3, when the movable effect pattern KP1 is determined, the second effect is determined based on the movable effect pattern KP1. The drive motors M1 to MT4 corresponding to the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2 are driven by the effect control CPU 65a, and the movable effect by the first interlocking effect part G1. Is performed. As described above, by performing the movable effect even before the release condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the movable effect to be executed from being extremely reduced and the interest of the game from being spoiled. In addition, even under the condition where the movable body 111-116 has an operation abnormality, the drive motor is not driven under the driving condition (the drive timing defined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3) before the operation is determined to be abnormal when the movable effect is performed. By driving M1 to M6, a game effect without discomfort can be performed. In addition, the normal movable effect is performed in another movable body group, thereby making it difficult for the player to notice that the operation abnormality has occurred.

(About display and luminous effects)
Here, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 (that is, the movable display effect) in a state after it is determined that the operation of the movable members 111 to 116 is abnormal, the operation of the movable members 111 to 116 is abnormal. The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display device 17 so that the display effect is displayed under the same conditions (contents defined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3) as before the occurrence of (FIG. 13B )reference). That is, the same display effect is performed even in a situation where it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, thereby preventing the interest of the game from being spoiled. Similarly, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 (that is, the movable light emission effect) in a state after determining that the operation of the movable members 111 to 116 is abnormal, the operation abnormality of the movable members 111 to 116 is determined. Is controlled by the light emission control board 72 so that the LEDs 121a to 126a emit light under the same conditions as before the occurrence of (the light emission modes defined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3) (see FIG. 13B). In other words, even in a situation where it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being spoiled by performing the same light emitting effect.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment returns the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original positions before stopping the driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. It is configured to drive the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6. That is, when it is determined that any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal in operation, the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the abnormal operation has occurred to their original positions. Until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to perform an abnormal stop process of stopping the drive of the drive motors M1 to M6 that have driven the movable bodies 111 to 116 to return to their original positions. That is, the abnormal stop process is performed by the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 whose movement areas overlap with the movable bodies 111 to 116 return to their original positions. Is set to execute a stop process of stopping (prohibiting) the driving of each of the drive motors M1 to M6 until a predetermined release condition is satisfied after executing the original position return process of driving the motor. As described above, when the movable bodies 111 to 116 operate abnormally, the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operational abnormalities have occurred return to their original positions. This prevents a stop at an unnatural position and prevents a game effect other than a movable effect such as a display effect on the effect display device 17 from being hindered by the movable bodies 111 to 116.

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

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

  That is, by driving the drive motors M1 to M4 in the order of the returning operation to the operation abnormality, the movable bodies 111 and 112 and the second movable body group GR2 included in the first movable body group GR1 which may possibly contact each other are provided. Each of the movable bodies 113 and 114 included therein can be operated at a timing at which the movable bodies do not come into contact with each other, as in the case of the normal operation state where there is no abnormal operation. When returning the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and G2 to their original positions due to an abnormal operation, the movable bodies 112 and 114 having the first order of return are set in the same manner as in the normal operation state. After the drive motors M2 and M4, which have been driven to return to the original position, are stopped, the next drive motors M1 and M3 set in the return operation order are driven to return the movable bodies 111 and 113 of the return order 2 to the original position. (See FIG. 12A). Thus, in the process of returning the movable bodies 111 to 114 to the original position due to the operation abnormality, it is possible to prevent the movable bodies that may possibly come into contact with each other from contacting each other. Similarly, when the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and G2 are returned to their original positions due to an abnormal operation, the drive motors return the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the first order of return to their original positions. After driving M2, M4, and during driving of the drive motors M2, M4, the next drive determined in the return operation order to return the movable bodies 111, 113 of the return order 2 to the original position. A configuration in which the driving of the motors M1 and M3 is started can be adopted (see FIG. 12B). In this case, the movable bodies 111 to 114 can be quickly evacuated to the original position while preventing contact between the movable bodies returning to the original position due to the operation abnormality, and other game effects such as display effects are hindered. Can be prevented.

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

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

  If it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the effect control CPU 65a responds so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are driven by the original position return drive amount (the number of steps) set according to the movable bodies 111 to 116 to be returned to the original positions. Control signals are output to the drive motors M1 to M6 to control the drive of the drive motors M1 to M6. That is, in the embodiment, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are operated with the original position return drive amounts regardless of the positions of the movable bodies 111 to 116 at the time of the determination. The effect control CPU 65a controls the movable bodies 111 to 116 to return to their original positions. As described above, by driving the drive motors M1 to M6 with the original position return drive amount equal to or larger than the normal drive amount required to move the movable bodies 111 to 116 from the movable position to the original position, the movable The bodies 111 to 116 are easily returned to their original positions. Here, the difference between the normal drive amount in the normal operation state and the original position return drive amount in the abnormal operation state can be appropriately determined according to the value of the normal drive amount, and the normal drive amount is set to be large. It is preferable that the movable body 111 to 116 be set such that the difference from the original position return drive amount becomes larger.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the abnormal stop processing is performed regardless of the progress of the game of the pachinko machine 10. That is, if the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the display effect based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is being performed by the effect display device 17, the display effect is performed. Control is performed to drive the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 such that the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred return to their original positions on the way. Similarly, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the light emitting effect based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is being performed by the LEDs 121a to 126a, the light emitting effect is performed. Control is performed to drive the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 such that the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred return to their original positions on the way. As described above, by performing the abnormal stop processing regardless of the progress state of the game effect, the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred can be promptly returned to the original position. To 116 do not hinder a game effect (display effect or light emitting effect).

  Further, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the abnormal stop processing may be performed after the game effect performed by the pachinko machine 10 is completed. In this case, if the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the display effect based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is being performed by the effect display device 17, the movable effect is determined. After the display effects based on the patterns KP1 to KP3 are completed (that is, after the symbol variation effects are completed), the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred return to their original positions. It is controlled to make it. Similarly, if the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the light emitting effect based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is being performed by the LEDs 121a to 126a, the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP1. After the light emission effect based on KP3 is completed (that is, after the symbol variation effect is completed), the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred return to their original positions. Controlled. As described above, when the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs during the execution of the game effect with the movable effect, the movable unit in which the operation abnormality has occurred after the game effect (the display effect or the light-emitting effect) is completed. By returning the body to the original position, it is possible to eliminate the unnaturalness of the movable bodies 111 to 116 returning to the original position during the game effect.

(About cancellation conditions)
Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 when performing a movable effect, the operation abnormality is generated (the operation abnormality is determined by the effect control CPU 65a). The effect control CPU 65a is configured to release the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6 when a predetermined drive stop time elapses. As described above, in the embodiment, the elapse of the predetermined drive stop time from the occurrence of the operation abnormality (determination of the operation abnormality by the effect control CPU 65a) depends on the release condition and the setting for releasing the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6. Have been. That is, a certain period of time elapses, as in the case where an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 due to step-out of the drive motors M1 to M6 due to vibration or the like with respect to the pachinko machine 10. In some cases, the cause of the operation abnormality may be eliminated. In such a case, the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6 is released when the drive stop time elapses from the occurrence of the operation abnormality, and the movable bodies 111 to 116 whose drive of the drive motors M1 to M6 are stopped are stopped. There is an advantage that the movable effect based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 can be restarted at an early stage.

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

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a is provided on the effect control board 65 with a cumulative counter 67 for counting the number of times that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is determined to be abnormal. The cumulative counter 67 is configured to increase the count value each time the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal. When the count value of the cumulative counter 67 reaches a predetermined threshold value, Is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a does not release the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6 when the timer means 66 measures the drive stop time. That is, the effect control CPU 65a does not clear the drive stop flag (sets it to "0") (maintains the flag at "1"), and drives at the operation timing determined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. The motors M1 to M6 are not driven. In the embodiment, the threshold is set to three times, and after the effect control CPU 65a determines twice that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6 is stopped due to the elapse of the drive stop time. It is configured not to be released. In other words, when the number of times that the effect control CPU 65a determines that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are abnormal exceeds a certain number of times, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the cause of the operation abnormality is not eliminated by the elapse of the certain time. And the driving stop of the driving motors M1 to M6 is maintained.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 during performing the movable effect, the reset signal instructing execution of the start-up process is transmitted to the effect control board 65 (effect effect). By being input to the control CPU 65a), the effect control CPU 65a can cancel the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6. Thus, the input of the reset signal instructing the execution of the start-up processing is set as the release condition for releasing the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6. That is, as in the case where the factor of the operation abnormality occurring in any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is noise or the like, the operation abnormality occurs by executing the processing for starting the pachinko machine 10 (the effect control board 65). The factor may be eliminated. In such a case, a reset signal instructing the execution of the start-up process is input and the start-up process of the effect control board 65 is executed to release the stop of the drive of the drive motors M1 to M6. There is an advantage that the movable effect based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 by the movable bodies 111 to 116 whose driving of M6 has been stopped can be restarted.

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

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

  In the embodiment, the light emitting effect device 152 provided in the front frame 13 is employed as the notification means, and when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the light emitting effect device 152 controls the effect control CPU 65a to emit a specific light. It emits light in a manner. Specifically, it is configured to notify the occurrence of the operation abnormality by causing all the light emitters of the light emission effect device 152 of the front frame 13 to emit light (light up) with a specific light emission color (for example, red).

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured to operate the light emitting effect device 152 as the notification means in accordance with the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the abnormal operation process. Specifically, when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is in the process of activating the effect control board 65, a predetermined light emission mode (information mode) triggered by the determination of an abnormal operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the light emitting effect device 152 to operate. That is, most of the cases in which the activation process of the effect control board 65 is performed are performed by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 before the business operation of the game store starts. In addition, the operation abnormality is notified and appropriate measures are urged to execute an appropriate movable effect. Here, the effect control CPU 65a can determine whether or not the activation process of the effect control board 65 is being executed based on the activation process flag set at the start of the activation process. That is, when the activation processing flag is set in the abnormal stop processing when an operation abnormality occurs in the activation processing (initial operation processing) of the production control board 65, the production control CPU 65a operates the light emission production device 152 to operate. It is configured to notify an abnormality.

  In the embodiment, when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is a playable state after the start-up process (when the start-up process is not being executed), the notification by the light emitting effect device 152 is not performed. I have. That is, in the abnormal stop process when an operation abnormality occurs other than the activation process (initial operation process) of the effect control board 65, the effect control CPU 65a operates the light emitting effect device 152 so as not to notify the operation abnormality. . As described above, after the pachinko machine 10 is in a playable state, the notification by the light emitting effect device 152 is not performed, and the light emitting effect of the light emitting effect device 152 causes the game effect other than the movable effect (display effect or light emitting effect). ) Is prevented, so that the game can be provided.

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

  Specifically, when the game state is the normal state (the game state in which neither the probable state or the short state is given), the ratio at which the production control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 and the non-normal state (probable change) State or the short-form state), one of the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is set to be lower (or one of the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is not determined) by the ratio determined by the effect control CPU 65a. In a gaming state in which the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 in a high ratio, the notifying means 17, 150, and 152 are operated to notify the operation abnormality. That is, in a gaming state in which the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 in a high ratio, the operation abnormality is notified by the light emitting effect device 152, thereby prompting the elimination of the operation abnormality and prompting the movable operation. It is possible to restart the execution of the effect. In a game state in which the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 in a low (or undetermined) ratio, the movable effect is difficult to be performed (or is not performed). By preventing the abnormality from being notified, it is possible to prevent the game performance from being hindered. Further, in a gaming state in which the ratio of the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 determined by the effect control CPU 65a is low, the light emitting effect device 152 may be operated to notify the operation abnormality.

  Further, as the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, the notification means 17, 150, 152 can be operated based on whether or not the demonstration effect is executable. Here, the effect control CPU 65a can determine whether or not the period for which the demonstration effect is executable is based on the above-described demonstration effect flag. In this case, the game effect is provided by operating the notification means 17, 150, 152 to notify the operation abnormality only during the period in which the demonstration effect is executable (when the demonstration effect flag is set). The operation abnormality can be notified without obstructing the operation.

(About abnormal stop processing)
Next, an example of the above-described abnormal stop processing executed by the effect control CPU 65a will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the abnormal stop processing, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal (step C11). The process ends. When it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the effect control CPU 65a executes the original position return processing (step C12). In the original position return processing, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal to drive the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 so as to return the movable bodies of the combination corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position. Output. When the original position return processing is executed, the driving of the driving motors M1 to M6 that drive the movable bodies 111 to 116 to return to the original position is stopped (prohibited) until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The process is executed (Step C13).

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

  Here, the stop processing is performed by the driving motor M1 corresponding to each of the movable bodies 111 to 114 so that all the movable bodies 111 to 114 whose movement area overlaps with the movable bodies 111 to 114 in which the operation abnormality has occurred return to the original position. To M4 can be set to be executed after executing the original position return processing for driving M4. In this manner, by controlling the driving of the corresponding drive motors M <b> 1 to M <b> 4 after the original position return processing of returning the movable bodies 111 to 114 having the operation abnormality to the original positions for all the movable bodies overlapping the moving area, Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movable bodies 111 to 114 from coming into contact with each other when returning to the original position. Further, the abnormal stop processing can be set to be executed in the order of the return operation. That is, when an operation abnormality occurs, an abnormal stop process (home position return process and stop process) may be executed for each of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 that return to the original position. As described above, by performing the process of prohibiting the driving of the driving unit after returning the movable bodies 111 to 114 to the original position, the movable bodies are prevented from coming into contact with each other when returning to the original position. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop process is executed, a notification process regarding the notification of the operation abnormality by the notification unit (the light emitting effect device 152) is executed (steps C14 and C15). In this notification process, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not a predetermined notification condition (in the embodiment, the activation process flag is set) is satisfied, and when the notification condition is satisfied (startup In the case where the processing is being executed), the effect control CPU 65a activates the notification means (the light-emitting effect device 152) to notify the operation abnormality, but when the notification condition is not satisfied (other than when the start-up processing is being executed). Then, the effect control CPU 65a ends the abnormal stop processing without operating the notification means (the light emitting effect device 152).

  As described above, the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a perform various functions by executing the control processing based on the control program. That is, a prize information acquisition means for acquiring prize information triggered by a prize to the start units 31, 131, and 132 (triggered by the establishment of a start condition accompanying detection of any of the start detection means), A hit judging means for judging whether or not a hit is made (whether or not a hit game occurs), and a hit for determining a hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games when the judgment result of the hit judging means is affirmative. The main control CPU 60a has respective functions as game determining means. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special figure change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). The main control CPU 60a has a function as a variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation pattern specifying a variation time of a symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display unit from a plurality of pieces based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring unit. Have. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a first privilege game determining means for determining whether or not to grant the first privilege game (probable change state), and determines whether the condition for providing the first privilege game (probable change state) is satisfied. It is configured to function as a first privilege game providing means for granting the first privilege game after the end of the winning game as an opportunity.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when the hit determination is a hit determination result, triggers a second privilege game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting unit (a state in which the ball is easily entered). It functions as second privilege game state determining means (ball entry state determining means) for deciding whether or not to grant (shortened state). In addition, when providing the easy-to-enter state, it functions as an giving-period determining means for determining a period for giving the easy-to-enter state, and also gives the second privilege game state (shortened state as the easy-to-enter state). It also functions as a second privilege game state giving means (ball entry state giving means) for giving the shortened state after the end of the game upon the satisfaction of the condition. The main control CPU 60a functions as a game state determination unit that specifies the game state by referring to predetermined game state identification information. In addition, as the game state identification information, information for specifying the assignment state of the probable change state and information for specifying the assignment state of the short state can be set, and a plurality of game states can be specified by a combination of the specific information. is there. In other words, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as an additional privilege determining unit that determines an additional bonus including a hit game when the hit determination unit obtains a hit determination result.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as an opening determination unit that allows an opening operation when a pachinko ball that flows down the game area 21 enters a predetermined entry section (gate section 45). In addition, the opening / closing members 38 and 136 are opened when the opening determination means determines that the opening operation is permitted, so that the second opening 36 can be awarded.

  Further, the main control RAM 60c obtains information acquired for each ball entered when the game ball enters the first starting unit and acquired for each ball entered when the game ball enters the second starting unit. It functions as a storage unit capable of individually storing a plurality of pieces of the obtained information as the start suspension information. Specifically, the main control RAM 60c stores a ball (first start winning detection sensor) into the first start unit while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the effect display device 17 or the first special figure display unit 50A). 75 detection) as a trigger, and functions as a storage unit for storing the winning information acquired as the first start suspension information, and the display unit (the effect display device 17 or the second special figure display unit 50B) performs a variable display. It functions as a storage unit that stores winning information acquired as a trigger to the second starting unit during the period (detection of the second starting winning detection sensor 76) as second starting suspension information.

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

  The effect control CPU 65a functions as a state determination unit that determines a state when the operation of the movable body is determined to be abnormal. The effect control RAM 65c functions as discrimination information storage means for storing discrimination information for discriminating a state when the effect control CPU 65a as the state discriminating means determines that the operation is abnormal. It also functions as determination information setting means for storing the determination information in the RAM 65c. The discrimination information specifically includes a start-up processing flag, a probable change information flag, a variable information flag, a demonstration effect flag, and the like, but is not limited thereto, and a discrimination is necessary when it is determined that the operation is abnormal. Various types of information set for setting are included. The effect control CPU 65a functions as notification control means for controlling the operation of the notification means.

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

  When the player plays the game in the left-handed game mode by operating the operation handle 16, the pachinko ball hit in the game area 21 (the first ball falling area 21 a) of the game board 20 is turned into the first starting part 31. Is determined based on the first start suspension information acquired at the time of winning the first start port 32 (establishment of the first start condition). Further, it is determined that the pachinko ball hit in the game area 21 (the second ball falling area 21b) of the game board 20 wins the second starting port 36 of the second starting unit 35 (the second start condition is satisfied). The special figure hit determination is performed based on the second start suspension information acquired as a trigger, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern according to the special figure change pattern determined according to the result of the special figure hit determination. Thus, an effect based on the determined effect pattern (a design effect effect in the effect display device 17, a movable effect by the movable bodies 111 to 116, a light emitting effect by the LEDs 121 a to 126 a and the light emitting effect device 152, a sound effect from the speaker 150, etc. ) Is performed. When the special figure hit determination is a special figure hit determination result, one of the special figure hit symbols according to the established start condition is determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the symbol change effect (the special figure change display) is performed. ) Is performed, a bonus of a type (a winning game, a probable change state or a short-form state after the hit game) according to the special symbol per symbol is given.

  Thus, in the state where the effect control CPU 65a has not determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, when the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 for specifying the movable display effect and the movable light-emitting effect are determined as the effect patterns, By driving the drive motors M1 to M6 based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a, a movable effect by the movable bodies 111 to 116 is performed, a display effect is performed by the effect display device 17, and a control of the light emission control board 72 is further performed. , A light emission effect by the LEDs 121a to 126a is performed. That is, in a state in which the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is not determined to be abnormal, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a drive signal so as to operate the drive motors M1 to M6 at the operation timing determined in the determined movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. At the same time, the effect control CPU 65a outputs an effect control signal to the display control board 72 so as to display the contents of the display effects determined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 on the effect display device 17, and the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. The effect control CPU 65a outputs a light emission control signal to the light emission control board 72 so that the LEDs 121a to 126a emit light in the light emission mode defined in (1). Thus, in the state where it is not determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the display effect on the effect display device 17, the movable effect of the movable members 111 to 116, and the light emission effect by the LEDs 121a to 126a are combined. Various game effects can be performed.

  Here, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the effect control CPU 65a executes an abnormal stop process and the abnormal operation is performed until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The effect control CPU 65a controls such that the driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the generated movable bodies 111 to 116 is stopped. That is, in the embodiment, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred are set in units of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (more precisely, in units of the linked effect parts G1 and G2). By stopping the driving as (), it is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from being deteriorated by the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116, and to avoid the trouble associated with the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116. In addition, by stopping driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 other than the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred, until the release condition is satisfied, the other movable bodies 111 to 116 are stopped. It is possible to prevent the operation abnormality from expanding to 116.

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

  In addition, the movable bodies 111 to 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 have overlapping moving regions when moving to return to the original positions, and the movable bodies 113 to 114 similarly included in the second movable body group GR2. The moving areas when moving back to the original position overlap. Then, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 112 included in the first movable body group GR1, the drive motors M1 to M1 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 112 included in the first movable body group GR1. All driving of M2 is stopped. The same applies to a case where an operation abnormality has occurred in any of the movable bodies 113 to 114 included in the second movable body group GR2. That is, when the operation abnormality occurs, all the drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the movable body groups GR1 to GR2 whose moving regions overlap with the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. By stopping the driving, the contact between the movable bodies 111 to 114 can be reliably prevented.

  In addition, the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first movable body group GR1 and the second movable body group G2 constitute the first interlocking effect part G1, and are movable by the four movable bodies 111 to 114. Direction is performed. Similarly, the movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the third movable body group G3 constitute the second interlocking effect part G2, and the two movable bodies 115 to 116 perform an interlocked effect. That is, when an operation abnormality occurs, the movable bodies included in the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (more precisely, each of the linked production units G1 and G2) that perform a movable effect in conjunction with the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. By stopping the driving of all the drive motors M1 to M6 in units of the bodies 111 to 116, the plurality of movable bodies 111 to 116 (the first interlocking effect part G1 and the second interlocking effect part G2) were used. It is possible to prevent inconsistencies in the movable effects and prevent the movable effects, which normally cannot occur, from being performed on the outer shape, thereby preventing the interest of the game from being spoiled.

  At this time, the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (more precisely, the movable bodies in units of the other linked effect parts G1 and G2) are different from the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. The drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 included in the groups GR1 to GR3) are driven based on predetermined drive conditions (movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3), so that the release condition is Even before it is established, it is possible to perform a certain movable effect, so that it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being spoiled. In other words, even under the situation where the movable effects of the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first interlocking effect part G1 are stopped, the movable effects of the second interlocking effect parts G2 by the movable bodies 115 to 116 are allowed, and the second interlocking effect is allowed. Even under the situation where the movable production by the movable bodies 115 to 116 of the production unit G2 is stopped, the movable production by the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first interlocking production unit G1 is allowed, so that the interest of the game is enhanced by the movable production. Can be enhanced. As described above, the movable bodies 111 to 116 included in the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (interlocked production units G1 and G2) different from the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (interlocked production units G1 and G2) determined to be abnormal in operation. By driving the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the above under the drive condition before the operation is determined to be abnormal, it is possible to perform a game effect with less sense of incongruity even in a situation where the operation is abnormal. Further, by performing a normal movable effect in the different movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (interlocking effect units G1 and G2), it is possible for the player to be less likely to notice that an operation abnormality has occurred.

  Further, in the abnormal stop processing executed by the occurrence of the abnormal operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116, the movable sections including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the abnormal operation has occurred are performed before the stop processing of stopping the drive motors M1 to M6. An original position return process for driving the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 to return the body to the original position is performed. As described above, by driving the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 to return the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original positions, the movable bodies 111 to 116 stop at the unnatural positions. It is possible to prevent game effects other than the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 from being hindered by the movable bodies 111 to 116. At this time, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred are set in units of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (more precisely, in units of the linked effect parts G1 and G2). By driving the movable bodies 111 to 116 to return to the original positions, it is possible to prevent a part of the movable bodies 111 to 116 performing the linked movable effect from stopping at an unnatural position.

  Here, when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are returned to the original positions due to the operation abnormality, the drive motors M1 to M6, which have started driving to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original positions, stop driving and then return to the original order. By starting the drive of the determined next drive motors M1 to M6, the contact between the movable bodies 111 to 116 can be more effectively prevented. On the other hand, when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are returned to the original positions due to the operation abnormality, the drive motors M1 to M6, which have started driving to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original positions, are in the return operation order. By starting the drive of the determined next drive motors M1 to M6, the movable bodies 111 to 116 can be returned to the original position in a short time while effectively preventing the movable bodies 111 to 116 from coming into contact with each other. It becomes possible.

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

  By the way, when the driving motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred are randomly driven to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original positions, the movable bodies 111 to 116 are returned to the original positions. In such a case, a situation may occur in which the movable bodies 111 to 116 that may possibly come into contact with each other cannot come back to a predetermined original position. Here, as in the embodiment, by driving the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred in a predetermined return operation order, the movable bodies 111 to 116 Contact can be effectively prevented. That is, in the return operation order determined for each of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3, it is possible to effectively prevent contact between the movable bodies 111 to 116, and for each of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3, there is usually no abnormal operation. By setting the drive motors M1 to M6 to be driven in the same return operation order as in the operation state, the storage capacity of the effect control ROM 65b is not wasted and the data and programs necessary for the execution of the game effect can be stored. A storage area can be secured.

  Further, when it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are abnormal in operation while the display effect is being performed on the effect display device 17, the drive motor is configured to return the movable members 111 to 116 to the original position during the display effect. By configuring to drive M1 to M6, it is possible to quickly return the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the display effect is performed on the effect display device 17, the drive motor is configured to return the movable members 111 to 116 to the original position after the display effect is completed. By configuring to drive M1 to M6, it is possible to prevent the movable bodies 111 to 116 from operating unnaturally during the display effect.

  Similarly, when it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are abnormally operated while the light emitting effects are being performed by the LEDs 121a to 126a, the drive motors return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to their original positions during the light emitting effects. By configuring to drive M1 to M6, it is possible to quickly return the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the light emitting effect is performed by the LEDs 121a to 126a, the drive motor M1 is configured to return the movable members 111 to 116 to the original position after the light emitting effect ends. To M6, it is possible to prevent the movable bodies 111 to 116 from operating unnaturally during the light emission effect.

  In addition, the abnormal stop processing is performed according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, so that the cause of the abnormal operation can be prevented from deteriorating. It is possible to avoid problems caused by abnormal operation of the bodies 111 to 116. In addition, when an operation abnormality occurs, the light emitting effect device 152 as an informing unit is operated in accordance with the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, so that the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is notified to the worker of the game store. can do. Here, by configuring the light emitting effect device 152 to notify when an operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs at the time of executing the activation processing of the effect control board 65, the operator can promptly activate the movable bodies 111 to 116. It is possible to recognize an operation abnormality and take appropriate action. On the other hand, by configuring the light emitting effect device 152 not to notify when the game machine is activated and the game is ready to be played, the notification by the light emitting effect device 152 prevents the progress of the game. Can be prevented.

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

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

  Here, the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a includes, as described above, whether or not the activation process of the effect control board 65 is being executed, a game state is determined, and a period during which the demonstration effect is executable. A determination is made as to whether the solution is being solved, and the normal drive amount and the original position return drive amount are set to be different for each of these cases. For example, the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is the normal drive amount (first normal drive amount) when the activation process of the effect control board 65 is being executed, and the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is a state other than the activation process. By setting a larger value than the normal driving amount (the second normal driving amount) in a certain case, it is possible to sufficiently operate each of the movable bodies 111 to 116 in the initial operation check of the initial operation processing and check whether there is any operation abnormality. Can be. In this case, the original position return drive amount (first original position return drive amount) in the case where the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is executing the activation process of the effect control board 65 is not less than the first normal drive amount. The original position return drive amount (the second original position return drive amount) when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is a state other than the startup process is set to be equal to or larger than the second normal drive amount. The state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is not limited to the state described above.

  If it is determined that the operation is abnormal, the drive motors M1 to M6 are returned to the original positions by the return drive amounts set in accordance with the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the abnormal stop processing. It is configured to be driven. As described above, when an abnormal operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs, the drive motors M1 to M6 are driven by an appropriate original position return drive amount set according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, The movable bodies 111 to 116 can be returned to their original positions.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, each of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is configured to be able to operate regardless of the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a. However, in another embodiment 2, according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, Movable movable bodies 111 to 116 (movable body groups GR1 to GR3) are configured to be different (do not match). For example, as the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, when the gaming state is a normal state (a gaming state in which neither a probable state or a fluctuating state is given), the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP1 based on the special figure variation pattern. KP3 is configured to be able to be determined by the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, when the game state is an unusual state (probable state or short state) as a state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, based on the special figure change pattern. The effect control CPU 65a can determine only the movable effect pattern KP1. When the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is the normal state, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine only the movable effect patterns KP2 and KP3 based on the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines. When the state is an unusual state (probable state or short state), the effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine only the movable effect pattern KP1 based on the special figure change pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines. The movable bodies 111 to 116 that can be moved may be completely different in accordance with the condition.

  When it is determined that the operation is abnormal, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116, which are determined to be movable according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the abnormal stop processing, return to their original positions. It is configured to be driven. That is, in the above-described example, in a configuration in which the effect control CPU 65a can determine the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 based on the special figure variation pattern when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is the normal state, it is determined that the operation is abnormal. In this case, among the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 determined to be abnormal in operation are set as the movable body groups GR1 to GR3. The movable bodies 111 to 116 are driven so as to return to their original positions (more precisely, in units of the linked effect parts G1 and G2). On the other hand, in a configuration in which the effect control CPU 65a can determine only the movable effect pattern KP1 based on the special figure variation pattern when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is an unusual state, if the operation is determined to be abnormal, Among the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 116, the drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 114 determined to be abnormal in operation are set in units of the movable body groups GR1 to GR2 (more accurately). Are driven so as to return the movable bodies 111 to 114 to their original positions as a unit of the linked effect unit G1). In this case, when it is determined that the operation is abnormal, the first to fourth drive motors M1 to M4 are always driven. As described above, when the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 that are determined to be movable according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a are driven. Thus, the necessary movable bodies 111 to 116 can be returned to their original positions.

(Modification example)
Note that the gaming machine is not limited to the one described above, and various changes are possible.

(1) In the embodiment, when it is determined that any one of the plurality of movable bodies is abnormal in operation, the plurality of movable bodies including the movable body in which the abnormal operation has occurred are maintained until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. Although the drive of the corresponding drive motor is stopped, only the drive of the drive motor corresponding to the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred may be stopped. For example, in the embodiment, when the operation of the first movable body 111 is abnormal, the driving of the drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 is stopped. Only the driving of the first drive motor M1 to be performed may be stopped.
(2) In the embodiment, when it is determined that any of the movable bodies is abnormal in operation, the movable bodies in the movable body group including the movable body in which the abnormal operation occurs are included until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The corresponding drive motor and the drive motor corresponding to the movable body in a movable body group different from the movable body group including the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred are configured to stop driving, but the unit of the movable body group is The driving of the corresponding driving motor can be stopped by the above operation. For example, in the case of an abnormal operation of the first or second movable body 111 to 112 included in the first movable group GR1 in the embodiment, the first to fourth included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 to GR2. The driving of the drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 114 is stopped. In this case, the drive motors M1 to M2 corresponding to the first and second movable bodies 111 to 112 included in the first movable body group GR1. May be stopped. In this case, the movable bodies included in the first movable body group GR1 can be prevented from contacting each other. Note that the same configuration can be applied to the case where the third and fourth movable bodies 113 to 114 included in the second movable body group GR2 are abnormal.
(3) In the embodiment, when it is determined that any one of the plurality of movable bodies has an abnormal operation, the driving of the drive motor corresponding to a part of the movable bodies other than the movable body in which the abnormal operation has occurred is permitted. However, a configuration in which the driving of the driving motors corresponding to all the movable bodies is stopped can also be adopted. For example, in the embodiment, even when the operation of the first movable body 111 is abnormal, the driving of the drive motors M5 to M6 corresponding to the fifth to sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 is allowed. The driving of the driving motors M5 to M6 corresponding to the sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 may also be stopped.
(4) The number of movable bodies included in the movable body group is not limited to two, but can be larger than two. Further, the number of movable bodies included in each of the plurality of movable body groups may be different. For example, the second movable body group G2 of the embodiment may be configured to include three movable bodies, and the third movable body group may include four movable bodies. Further, the movable body group may be constituted by one movable body.
(5) The abnormal stop processing of the embodiment is performed after the original position return processing for driving the drive motor corresponding to returning the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position, and after executing the original position return processing. Although the stop processing for restricting the drive of the drive motor corresponding to the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred is executed until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the original position return processing may be omitted. For example, a movable body that does not move with a movable effect, such as a movable body that rotates at a fixed position, is unlikely to hinder other game effects even when the movable body is not returned to its original position. The drive of the corresponding drive motor can be regulated without returning to the original position.

(6) In the embodiment, the drive amount (original position return drive amount) of the drive motor that drives the movable body to return to the original position when it is determined that the operation is abnormal is determined by the movable position when the operation is not determined to be abnormal. Although the driving amount (normal driving amount) required to move the movable body from the original position to the original position is set to be larger, the original position returning driving amount and the normal driving amount can be set to the same value.
(7) All or a part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (production control CPU). Conversely, all or some of the functions provided in the sub-control means may be provided. The main control means may be provided. In the first embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (production control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub-control unit may be provided by a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided so that all or a part of the functions of the main control unit and the sub-control unit of the first embodiment are provided in another control unit.
(8) In addition, the display control means (display control CPU) may have all or a part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely, the display control means (display means CPU) The effect control means (effect control CPU) may include all or a part of the provided functions. Although the effect control means (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the effect control means can also be used for the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(9) A special figure display means (special figure display device) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of a design display means (symbol display device) for displaying a design for a performance (decorative figure), It is not limited to this. For example, both the decorative figure and the special figure may be displayed on the symbol display means. Also, the decorative figure and the special figure may be shared and displayed on the symbol display means.
(10) In the embodiment, the pachinko machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted. In addition, the present invention can be suitably applied to a gaming machine having a ball entrance through which game balls flowing down the game area can enter.
For example, a slot machine (turning machine) has a box-shaped housing that opens forward, a front door that closes the front opening of the housing is hingedly connected to open and close, and a plurality of symbols arranged in a pattern are arranged. The reel (rotating body) is disposed inside the housing so that it can be visually recognized from the front side. Then, when the player operates a predetermined start operation means (start lever) in a state where a predetermined number of game medals have been inserted (game start standby state), the reel ( (Rotating body) rotates and the symbol starts to fluctuate and performs a hit determination related to hit / fail, and when the predetermined stop operation means (stop button) is operated, the symbol stop control based on the hit / fail determination is executed and stopped. It is a gaming machine that is controlled so that a gaming profit is provided by a combination of symbols.

Further, the present application includes, for example, the following technical idea.
(A) a hit judging means (60a) for judging a hit when the start condition is satisfied, and an effect determining means (65a) for determining a game effect in accordance with the judgment result of the hit judging means (60a), When the hit determination is a hit determination result, in a gaming machine configured to give a hit game after performing the game effect determined by the effect determination means (65a),
A movable body (111 to 116) movable to an original position and a movable position,
Driving means (M1 to M6) provided corresponding to the movable bodies (111 to 116),
Drive control means (65a) for controlling the drive of the drive means (M1 to M6),
Effect display means (17) for executing a display effect,
Effect display control means (65a) for controlling the display of the effect display means (17),
Light emitting means (121a to 126a) provided on the movable body (111 to 116);
Light emission control means (65a) for controlling light emission of the light emission means (121a to 126a),
Operation abnormality determining means (65a) for determining whether an operation abnormality of the movable body (111 to 116) has occurred,
As a game effect that the effect determination means (65a) can determine, a movable effect on the movable body (111 to 116), a light emission effect by the light emitting means (121a to 126a) and a display on the effect display means (17) A plurality of effects including a movable display light emitting effect in which each of the effects is performed are set,
In a state where the operation abnormality determination means (65a) has not determined that the operation of the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal, when the effect determination means (65a) determines a movable display light emission effect, the drive control means ( By moving the driving means (M1 to M6) based on the control of 65a), a movable effect is performed by the movable body (111 to 116), and the light emitting means is controlled based on the control of the light emission control means (65a). (121a-126a) is configured such that a light effect is performed at the same time and a display effect is performed by the effect display means (17) based on the control of the effect display control means (65a),
In a state after the operation abnormality determination means (65a) has determined that the operation of the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal, when the effect determination means (65a) determines a movable display light emission effect, the occurrence of the operation abnormality occurs. The drive control means (65a) controls the driving means (M1 to M6) corresponding to the movable bodies (111 to 116) to stop driving and perform a movable effect, and controls the movable bodies (111 to 116). The light emission control means (65a) controls the light emission means (121a to 126a) so that the light emission effect is performed under the same conditions as when the operation abnormality has not occurred, and the movable body (111 to 116) The gist is that the effect display control means (65a) controls the effect display means (17) so that the display effect is displayed under the same conditions as when no operation abnormality has occurred.
As described above, when the operation abnormality of the movable body does not occur, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by the effect in which the movable effect on the movable object, the light emission effect on the light emitting means, and the display effect on the effect display means are performed. it can. Also, after the operation abnormality of the movable body occurs, by performing the light emission effect and the display effect under the same conditions as when the operation abnormality of the movable body does not occur, while preventing the interest of the game from being spoiled, By stopping the driving of the driving means corresponding to the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred, it is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from being worsened by the operation of the movable body, and to avoid a problem associated with the operation abnormality of the movable body.
(B) the drive control means (65a), when the operation abnormality determination means (65a) has determined that the operation of the movable body (111-116) is abnormal, the movable body (111-116) in which the operation abnormality has occurred After driving the corresponding driving means (M1 to M6) to return the movable body (111 to 116) to the original position, until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the movable body (111 to 116) is driven to return to the original position. The gist is to control the means (M1 to M6) to stop driving.
In this way, by driving the corresponding driving means to return the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position, the movable body is prevented from stopping at an unnatural position, and the movable body such as a display effect is displayed. It is possible to prevent a game effect other than the operation described above from being hindered by the movable body.
(C) The effect determination means (65a) is configured to determine an effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns that determine the content of the game effect,
In the effect pattern, a movable effect pattern that specifies the movable display light emitting effect is set, and in the movable effect pattern, the content of the display effect and the operation timing of the driving unit (M1 to M6) are determined. ,
In a state in which the operation abnormality determining means (65a) has not determined that the operation of the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal, the driving means (M1) at the operation timing defined in the movable effect pattern determined by the effect determining means (65a). ~ M6) is controlled by the drive control means (65a), and the effect display control means (65a) to display the contents of the display effect determined in the movable effect pattern on the effect display means (17). Are configured to control
In a state after the operation abnormality determination means (65a) has determined that the operation of the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal, the driving means (M1 to M6) corresponding to the movable body (111 to 116) in which the operation abnormality has occurred. Is controlled by the drive control means (65a) so as not to be driven at the operation timing determined in the movable effect pattern determined by the effect determining means (65a), and the content of the display effect determined in the movable effect pattern is rendered in the effect. The gist is that the effect display control means (65a) is configured to control the display to be displayed on the display means (17).
As described above, when the operation abnormality of the movable body does not occur, the mobile effect is performed at the operation timing determined in the movable effect pattern and the display effect is performed with the content specified in the movable effect pattern, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. be able to. In addition, after an abnormal operation of the movable body occurs, by performing a display effect according to the contents set in the movable effect pattern, the driving means corresponding to the movable object having the abnormal operation is prevented while preventing the interest of the game from being spoiled. Is not driven at the operation timing determined in the movable effect pattern, it is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from being deteriorated due to the operation of the movable body, and to avoid the trouble associated with the abnormal operation of the movable body.
(D) A plurality of the movable bodies (111 to 116) are provided, and the driving means (M1 to M6) are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116),
A movable body group (GR1 to GR3) for stopping the operation when the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the operation is abnormal is determined,
When the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal, the movable body (111) of the movable body group (GR1 to GR3) until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. To 116), the drive control means (65a) controls the drive means (M1 to M6) to stop driving and the movable effect by the movable bodies (111 to 116) is not performed, and the movable body The gist is that the effect display control means (65a) controls the effect display means (17) so that the display effect is displayed under the same conditions as when the operation abnormality of (111 to 116) does not occur. .
As described above, by stopping the driving of the driving unit corresponding to the movable body of the movable body group including the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred, it is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from being worsened by the operation of the movable body. In addition, it is possible to avoid troubles caused by abnormal operation of the movable body. At this time, by driving the driving means corresponding to the movable bodies included in the other movable body groups under predetermined drive control conditions, a movable effect can be performed even when the release condition is not satisfied. Interestingness can be prevented from being spoiled.
(E) If the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal while the display effect is being performed by the effect display means (17), the display effect is being performed. The gist is that the driving control means (65a) controls the corresponding driving means (M1 to M6) to return the movable body (111 to 116) in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position. .
According to this configuration, it is possible to quickly return the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position.
(F) When the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal while the display effect is performed by the effect display means (17), after the display effect is completed. The gist is that the drive control means (65a) controls the corresponding drive means (M1 to M6) to return the movable bodies (111 to 116) in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position.
According to this, it is possible to prevent the operation of the movable body from becoming unnatural by returning the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position after the end of the display effect.

17 Effect display device (effect display means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means)
65a effect control CPU (drive control means, operation abnormality determination means, effect determination means, effect display control means)
111 to 116 First to sixth movable bodies (movable bodies)
M1 to M6 First to sixth drive motors (drive means)

Claims (2)

A hit judging means for making a hit judgment when the start condition is satisfied, and an effect determining means for determining a game effect according to the result of the judgment of the hit judging means, wherein the hit judgment is a hit judgment result, In a gaming machine configured to give a hit game after performing the game effect determined by the effect determination means,
A movable body movable to an original position and a movable position,
Driving means provided corresponding to the movable body,
A light emitting means capable of performing a light emitting effect,
Operation abnormality determining means for determining whether an operation abnormality of the movable body has occurred,
As the game effect that the effect determination means can determine, a plurality of effects including a movable light emission effect in which each of the light effect by the movable effect and the light emitting means is set,
First to third movable body groups are defined as movable body groups to stop the operation when the operation abnormality determination means determines that the operation is abnormal,
In a state where the operation abnormality determination means has not determined that the operation of the movable body is abnormal, when the effect determination means determines a movable light emission effect, a movable effect by the movable body is performed and a light emission effect by the light emission means is performed. Configured to be performed
When the operation abnormality determining means determines that the operation of the movable body included in any of the first movable body group and the second movable body group is abnormal, the movable body included in the first movable body group and the second movable body group After driving the driving means to return the body to the original position, until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the driving means for driving the movable bodies included in the first movable body group and the second movable body group While the driving is stopped, it is configured to be able to execute a movable effect by the movable body included in the third movable body group,
When the operation abnormality determination unit determines that the operation of the movable body included in the third movable body group is abnormal, after driving the drive unit to return the movable body included in the third movable body group to the original position, Until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, while the driving of the driving unit that drives the movable body included in the third movable body group is stopped, the driving unit is included in the first movable body group and the second movable body group. It is configured to be able to perform movable production by a movable body,
In a state after the operation abnormality determination unit determines that the movable body is abnormal, a predetermined release condition is satisfied before the effect determination unit determines the movable light emission effect. It is configured such that the light-emitting effect by the light-emitting means is performed in a state where the movable effect by the stopped movable body is not performed ,
The first movable body group includes a first movable body and a second movable body. The first movable body group is moved from the original position to the movable position in the order of the first movable body and the second movable body, and the first movable body and the second movable body are moved. Configured to return the first and second movable bodies from the movable position to the original position in the reverse order,
The third movable body group includes a third movable body and a fourth movable body, and is configured to simultaneously return the third and fourth movable bodies from the movable positions to the original positions. <br> A gaming machine characterized by the following. A hit judging means for making a hit judgment when the start condition is satisfied, and an effect determining means for determining a game effect according to the result of the judgment of the hit judging means, wherein the hit judgment is a hit judgment result, In a gaming machine configured to give a hit game after performing the game effect determined by the effect determination means,
A movable body movable to an original position and a movable position,
Driving means provided corresponding to the movable body,
A light emitting means capable of performing a light emitting effect,
Operation abnormality determining means for determining whether an operation abnormality of the movable body has occurred,
As the game effect that the effect determination means can determine, a plurality of effects including a movable light emission effect in which each of the light effect by the movable effect and the light emitting means is set,
First to third movable body groups are defined as movable body groups to stop the operation when the operation abnormality determination means determines that the operation is abnormal,
In a state where the operation abnormality determination means has not determined that the operation of the movable body is abnormal, when the effect determination means determines a movable light emission effect, a movable effect by the movable body is performed and a light emission effect by the light emission means is performed. Configured to be performed
When the operation abnormality determination means determines that the operation of the movable member included in any of the first movable member group and the second movable member group is abnormal, the operation abnormality occurs until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. While the driving means for driving the movable bodies included in the first movable body group and the second movable body group is stopped without returning the moved movable body to the original position, the movable body included in the third movable body group is movable. The effect is configured to be executable,
When the operation abnormality determining means determines that the operation of the movable body included in the third movable body group is abnormal, returning the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The driving of the driving means for driving the movable bodies included in the third movable body group is stopped, and the movable effect by the movable bodies included in the first movable body group and the second movable body group can be executed. ,
Until the predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied in a state after the operation abnormality determination unit determines that the movable body is abnormal, the drive of the driving unit is stopped when the effect determination unit determines the movable light emission effect. It is configured such that the light emitting effect by the light emitting means is performed in a state where the movable effect by the movable body is not performed ,
The first movable body group includes a first movable body and a second movable body. The first movable body group is moved from the original position to the movable position in the order of the first movable body and the second movable body, and the first movable body and the second movable body are moved. Configured to return the first and second movable bodies from the movable position to the original position in the reverse order,
The third movable body group includes a third movable body and a fourth movable body, and is configured to simultaneously return the third and fourth movable bodies from the movable positions to the original positions. <br> A gaming machine characterized by the following.

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