JP6674919B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been a game machine that, when a movable body (accessory) provided in a game frame operates, notifies an operation of the movable body on a screen of a liquid crystal display device (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2006-67423

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the effect of notifying that the movable body provided in the game frame operates is not provided, so the effect using the movable body provided in the game frame is provided. Could not be improved enough.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the entertainment of an effect using a movable body provided in a game frame.

(1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to a plurality of types of gaming states including an advantageous state (a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player and a special state different from the advantageous state and advantageous to the player ( Pachinko machine 1 etc.)
A movable body (first upper part 29L, second upper part 29R, etc.) operably provided in the game frame;
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body (such as effect control microcomputer 100);
Notification effect means (effect display device 9 etc.) for executing an information effect (information effect shown in FIG. 14) for notifying the operation of the movable body,
The control means includes: a first pattern for operating the movable body in relation to the notification effect (an operation + a first pattern of notification, etc.); and a second pattern for operating the movable body without being related to the notification effect. (The second pattern of the operation only) to control the operation of the movable body,
Depending on which of the first pattern and the second pattern the movable body is operated, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is different (as shown in FIG. 15, during a normal game, the first pattern is When executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the second pattern is executed, etc.),
The control means includes:
Controlling the movable body by the same operation in the first pattern and the second pattern;
When controlled to the special state, the control according to the first pattern is not performed, and when controlled to a non-special state, control according to the first pattern can be performed;
The notification effect means executes an effect of displaying an image simulating the operation of the movable body , on the display means provided at a position not overlapping with the movable body in the front-rear direction, as the notification effect ,
When the control by the second pattern is executed when the control is performed in the special state, the advantage is more improved than when the control by the second pattern is executed when the control is performed in the non-special state. Expectation degree controlled by state is high.

According to this configuration, the one in expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state by either the movable body is operated in the first and second patterns are different, with a movable body provided in the game frame effect It can improve the interest of the people.
The movable body is provided so as to be operable between an initial position and a position distant from the initial position,
The control means can perform a first operation control for positioning the movable body at the initial position and a second operation control for performing an effect by the movable body,
The operation speed of the movable body may be lower in the first operation control than in the second operation control.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1),
When the movable body operates in the first pattern than in the second pattern, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher (as shown in FIG. 15, during the normal game, the first pattern is Expectation of a big hit is higher when the second pattern is executed than when the second pattern is executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation that the first pattern is executed.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The control means controls the movable body with similar or the same operation in the first pattern and the second pattern (e.g., the upper part in the first pattern and the second pattern have the same operation).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden of control when operating the movable body.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The notification effecting means performs notification of a mode indicating that the movable body is operating (as illustrated in FIG. 14, a notification indicating that the upper accessory is operating on the screen of the effect display device 9). For example, the image 96 is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the movable body is operating.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
State control means (game control microcomputer 560) capable of controlling a first state (such as a normal state) and a second state (such as a high base state, a probable change state) that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the first state. Etc.)
The control means controls the operation of the movable body according to the second pattern when it is determined that the control is performed in the advantageous state in the second state (as shown in FIG. 15, When it is controlled to the big hit game state, the upper accessory is operated by the second pattern, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, in the second state that is easily controlled to the advantageous state, the execution of the useless effect can be suppressed by controlling the operation of the movable body using the second pattern.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The game device further includes an effect unit (e.g., a frame LED 28) that is provided in the game frame and executes an effect according to the operation of the movable body.
The notification effect means executes the notification effect without including the effect by the effect means (as shown in FIG. 14, a notification image indicating that the upper accessory is operating on the screen of the effect display device 9). When displaying 96, the effect by the frame LED 28 is not displayed).

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect is executed without including the effect by the effect means, so that the operation of the movable body due to the notification effect can be made more conspicuous.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
The movable body is provided so as to be operable between an origin position and a position distant from the origin position (as shown in FIG. 2, the upper accessory can operate between an angle of 0 degree and an angle of 90 degrees). Etc.),
A driving unit (a first upper part motor 30L, a second upper part motor 30R, etc.) for operating the movable body;
The control means includes:
First operation control for positioning the movable body at the origin position (operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, etc. by the effect control microcomputer 100), and that the movable body can operate normally. Second operation control for confirmation (operation control for actual operation confirmation by the effect control microcomputer 100) and third operation control for effecting by the movable body (design variation by the effect control microcomputer 100). Control during which the display is being executed or the upper role production in the big hit game state).
In the second operation control, control is performed such that the movable body operates within a range between a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed. Control such that the upper accessory operates at a speed within a range of a minimum speed (low speed) which is one speed and a maximum speed (high speed) as a second speed higher than the minimum speed),
In the first operation control, control is performed such that the movable body operates at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control (when the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control is performed, the second operation is performed. The upper accessory is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the operation control (the same speed as the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control).

  According to such a configuration, in the first operation control, the movable body operates at a speed that can be stopped at any timing, and thus can be safely positioned at the origin position.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a figure for explaining operation of an upper character. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit composition in a main board (game control board). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a table form. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an upper part accessory setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a figure for showing an example of an upper part effect. It is a figure showing an upper part production effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example at the time of non-detection operation control, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for actual operation confirmation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation speed example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any gaming machine may be used.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame that is openably and closably mounted inside the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components (game later described) (Excluding the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A lower portion of the hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided with a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which a hit game ball can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position (for example, a central portion of the lower tray) on the near side on the upper surface of the lower tray main body. A stick controller 122 that can be operated to hold and tilt in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) is attached. Note that the stick controller 122 is provided with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, the left hand) and the like. A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. See). Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the lower portion of the stick controller 122 inside the main body of the lower plate. The stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a player instructing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) that detects a player's operation performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship at the center of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to the position on the upper plate and the lower plate that is shifted to the left or right while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical position but may be in the left and right positional relationship. In addition, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided as the operation means.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them, A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and has an effect symbol display area on the display screen for performing a variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Can be In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols (for effect) for left, middle and right is formed.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). May be.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the effect display. (2) When the variation display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  More specifically, in the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is in the first start winning opening 13). Alternatively, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of stored memories is not 0, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol change) It starts when the display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variable time) elapses. I do. Note that passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is predetermined as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is shown on the second special symbol display 8b. When it is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the big hit display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  In addition, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stops, swings, scales or deforms, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously and fluctuated with the same symbol, or the positions of displayed symbols are switched. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the big hit combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols constitute all or a part of the big hit combination and are synchronously displayed. In other words, “reach” refers to a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is a reach effect display (reach effect). Also, at the time of the reach, an unusual effect may be performed by a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Also, at the time of the reach, a character (a production display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (a production design or the like)) is displayed, or a display mode of a background image of the production display device 9 (for example, a color or the like). ) May change. This change in the display of the character and the display of the background is called reach effect display. Some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning port 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start port switch 13a.

  Below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the second starting port switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning prize ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (the starting winning is easily performed), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, when the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, a game ball is more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is provided a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storage. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start winning memory). ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted displays is reduced by one.

  The gaming machine has a hit ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and thereafter descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the change display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, 1 is satisfied), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first start winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the change display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variation display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the second starting winning port 14. Unless the variation display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is used for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Of the effect symbol as the symbol is displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the user of the big hit. Is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at a lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (a total hold storage display unit) that displays a total number (a total hold storage number) of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. , A hold display area, not shown). In the combined holding storage display unit, the number of holding storages can be specified as the holding storage display by, for example, the number of displayed predetermined images (by displaying the holding storage images one by one corresponding to each of the holding storage information, The number of pending storages is specified.) Is displayed. As described above, the provision of the total suspension storage display unit for displaying the total number makes it easy to grasp the total number of the execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are the hold display or the hold. This is called a memory display.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed, the large winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit game state, the repetition continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thereby, the repetition continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is determined that a big hit is made, one of the big hit types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying the normal symbols that can be identified. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small-sized display is formed, for example, in a square shape.

  When a game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, a variation display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning prize ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. To an open state that is advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time when the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of the lighted LEDs is reduced by one.

  In addition, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9, and can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and moves to a position where the player can visually recognize the predetermined effect (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9).

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball which does not win is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides and lower left and right sides of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

  In addition, a first upper part 29L and a second upper part as a movable body that can protrude from the game frame by rotating with respect to a shaft 290 (see FIG. 2) provided on the game frame are provided above the game frame. An accessory 29R is provided. The first upper part 29L on the left side from the player can be rotated by the first upper part motor 30L (see FIG. 4), and the second upper part 29R on the right side from the player. Can be rotated by the second upper accessory motor 30R (see FIG. 4). Hereinafter, the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R may be collectively referred to as an upper part.

  The rotation angles of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R can be adjusted stepwise. A first upper LED 29A is provided inside the first upper part 29L, and emits light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the first upper part 29L. Also, a second upper LED 29B is provided inside the second upper part 29R, and emits light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the second upper part 29R. As described above, since the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as light emitting means emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory, it is possible to prevent the control of the light emitting means from becoming complicated.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the upper accessory. FIG. 2 shows a state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the right side as viewed from the player. The rotation angle of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R with respect to a shaft 290 provided in the game frame can be adjusted in a stepwise manner. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D, the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted in four stages of 0, 45, 60, and 90 degrees. The operation of the upper accessory is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100. For example, when the rotation angle is set to 45 degrees, the upper role moves from 0 degrees to 45 degrees during the execution of the upper role production described below, and when the upper role production ends, the upper role production ends. The object returns to the initial 0 degree position. The first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 so as to emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory.

  FIG. 2A shows a state in which the upper accessory is set to 0 degree, which is a rotation angle at which the upper accessory does not protrude at all from the game frame. In FIG. 2A, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory is set to 0 degrees, the upper accessory does not operate, and the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player. Not even. In addition, an effect may be executed such that light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B leaks from a gap in the game frame. When the rotation angle of the upper accessory is 0 degree, control may be performed so that the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B do not emit light.

  FIG. 2B shows a state in which the upper accessory is set at 45 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player. However, even if the luminance is the same, the light reaching the player is smaller than that at 60 degrees or 90 degrees because the light emitting surface is small. Less. FIG. 2C shows a state in which the upper accessory is set at 60 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the light reaching the player from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B is larger than in the case of 45 degrees.

  FIG. 2D shows a state in which the upper accessory is set to 90 degrees, which is the rotation angle most protruding from the game frame. At this time, since the light emitting surface is the largest, the most light reaches from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B.

  As shown in FIG. 2, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted in a stepwise manner, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated by adjusting the rotation angle of the upper accessory in a stepless manner.

  Here, in FIGS. 2B to 2D, the operation speed of the upper accessory is controlled to be different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory. Specifically, the rotation speed of the rotation of the upper accessory increases in the order of 45 degrees <60 degrees <90 degrees. In this way, by making the rotation speed different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory, the effect time of the effect executed when the upper accessory is operated can be shared.

  FIG. 3 is a hit type table. In the hit type table of FIG. 3, the big hit probability after the big hit gaming state, the base after the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time after the big hit gaming state ends, the number of open times in the big hit ( (Number of rounds) and the opening time of each round.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is set in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or The closed state is set when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls has been satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) at which the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special game state is a probable change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probable change state). The type (type) of the big hit that shifts to (probable abbreviation of the probability variation state, also referred to as the high probability state) is called “probable big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special game state is controlled to a time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shorter than the non-time reduction state, in association with the probability change state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the time saving state independently of the probable change state.

  As described above, by shifting to the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is reduced, so that when the time reduction state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. It should be noted that, among the “big hits”, the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state is called “normal big hit”.

  In addition, as a special game state, the frequency of the game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the time saving state. There is a case where the electric chu support control state for facilitating prize winning in the variable prize ball device 15 (higher entry and higher frequency) is controlled. Since the electric tuner support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  Here, the power tue support control will be described. The control of the electric chew support includes a control of shortening the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of deriving the display result) to quickly derive and display the display result (ordinary symbol shortening control), and an ordinary symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to extend the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable prize ball device 15 is in the open state becomes higher than when the control is not performed. Is increased, and the game ball is easily started and won (the execution condition of the variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). With this control, the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased, so that a game state is established in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol are increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high-frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in accordance with the winning to the number of launch balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. When such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is a control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting winning with the variable winning ball device 15, that is, an electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chewing support control”.

  In this embodiment, the term “high-probability state (probable-variable state)” and “low-probability state (non-probable-variable state)” are used as terms indicating the state of the jackpot probability. , “High base state (power control support state)” and “low base state (non-power support control state)”.

  Further, in this embodiment, as terms indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base, “low-probability low-base state”, “low-probability-high-base state”, and “high-probability-high-base state” Used. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state that indicates that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and that the base state is the low-base state. The “low-probability high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and the base state is the high-base state. The “high-accuracy high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high-probability state and that the state of the base is the high-base state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probable jackpot, are provided as the 15 round jackpots. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled to a non-probable change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low-probability high base state) after the end of the fifteen rounds of the jackpot game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probable change state continues until the next big hit occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are changed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times, The condition continues until the earlier condition of the condition is satisfied. Note that the normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled to a non-probable change state, a non-saving time state, and a non-electrical tu support control state (low-probability low-base state).

  The probable jackpot is a jackpot in which, after the end of the fifteenth round jackpot game state, control is performed to shift to the probable change state, the time saving state, and the high base state (highly reliable high base state). In the probable big hit, the condition that such a high-probability high base state is performed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs occurs, whichever is earlier. Continue until you do.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. FIG. 4 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the capacitor as the backup power supply). In particular, at least data corresponding to a game state, that is, a control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). That is, specifically, the CPU 56 executes the control according to the program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set updating rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value based on the fact that the starting winning time is when the numerical data is read (extracted). The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a special winning opening in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 for game control is also mainly provided. It is mounted on a substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying special symbols, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage storage display 18b, and the normal symbol storage storage display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows a signal to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing the variable display control of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70 Various effects control such as control of the sound output of the sound source. In the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control CPU 101 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 102, and hence, the effect control microcomputer 100 (or effect control CPU 101) executes the following (or To perform the process) specifically means that the effect control CPU 101 executes control according to a program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the effect control board 80.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation of the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To enter through. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. I do. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Input via port. The effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. The effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the first upper accessory motor 30L to operate the first upper accessory 29L via a motor drive circuit (not shown). The effect control CPU 101 drives the second upper accessory motor 30R to operate the second upper accessory 29R via a motor drive circuit (not shown). The effect control CPU 101 controls the display of the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B provided above the game frame via the lamp driver board 35.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 5 shows the types of random numbers, update ranges, applications, and addition conditions. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, and probable jackpot) and the jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination and jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (for fluctuation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determines the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types such as a normal big hit and a probable big hit are included as the big hit in the specific game state. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the type of the big hit is determined, the big hit symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, the random number 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  Further, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to include any of the variation pattern types determined. Is determined to be the fluctuation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type is sometimes called a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without a reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type with a reach.

  Such a variation pattern type is set such that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time reduction state and the non-time reduction state when the display result is out of order. , The fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set. For example, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than when the time reduction state is not shorter in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time reduction state is not, The rate at which the fluctuation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is increased, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is set to be high is set. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuating time is shorter than when the time saving state is not set.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different between when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol for performing the variation display is equal to or more than a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol for which the variable display is performed is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the number of retained storages of each special symbol is reduced compared to when the number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. You may make it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, compared to when the hold number reduction control state is not set, the setting is made so that the rate of selection of the variation pattern type having a short variation display time such as the normal variation pattern type is increased. Alternatively, the average time of the variable display time may be shorter than in the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set. Further, in the hold number reduction control, even when the same variation pattern type is selected, the variation display time itself of the variation pattern type may be shorter than in the case where the suspension number reduction control state is not set.

  Further, the variation pattern may be a one-stage determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-stage determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal time (non-probable change state) big hit determination table used in the normal state (a game state that is not the probable change state, that is, a non-probable change state), and a positive change time big hit determination table used in the probable change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 6A is set as the big hit determination value in the normal time big hit determination table, and is written in the right column of FIG. Are set as the jackpot determination values. The jackpot determination value set in the probability change jackpot determination table is a common jackpot determination value (referred to as a normal jackpot determination value or a first jackpot determination value) common to the jackpot determination value set in the normal jackpot determination table. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot determination value, a larger number (10 times as many) of jackpot determination values as the jackpot determination table at the time of a probability change (referred to as a jackpot determination value at the time of a probability change or a second jackpot determination value) is set. . As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). If any of the big hit determination values shown matches, the special symbol is determined to be a big hit (usually a big hit or a probable big hit). The “probability” illustrated in FIG. 6A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 6 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using a hold memory (also referred to as a first hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (the change display of the first special symbol is changed). It is a first special symbol big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for the first special symbol. FIG. 6 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using a hold memory (also referred to as a second hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the second starting winning opening 14 (the change display of the second special symbol is changed). It is a second special symbol big hit type determination table used when the game is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol big hit type determination tables shown in FIG. 6B and FIG. 6C is used for determining a big hit type when the change display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of the jackpot is determined to be one of “normal jackpot” and “probably variable jackpot”, and is referred to for determining a jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6B, a determination value (a jackpot type determination) which is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and corresponds to “normal jackpot” and “probably variable jackpot”, respectively. Value) is set. In the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 6 (C), a determination value (big hit type determination) corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probable variable big hit” Value) is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to “normal big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to “3” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to the “probable change big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to the big hit symbol “7” of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with the random 1 value matching as the jackpot type, and determines the big hit symbol with the random 1 value matching as the jackpot symbol. I do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 6 (B) and the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 6 (C) have the same ratio determined as the probability variable big hit. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit type determination table into the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big hit type is selected from a plurality of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit game state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. A setting may be made so that the ratio of selecting a jackpot type having a larger number of rounds is higher than in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the type selection of the big hit is advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 6C may have a higher rate of determination as the probability variable big hit than the first special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 6B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be higher in the probability of the probability of a large hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol big hit type determination table may be set to have a higher probability of being determined to be the probability variable big hit than the second special symbol big hit type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used in the game control microcomputer 560 to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing, in a table form, a fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 7A shows a determination table for when the vehicle is out of the normal state, and FIG. 7B shows a determination table for when the vehicle is out of the working hours. (C) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a positive change big hit determination table. Each of the determination tables in FIGS. 7A to 7D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to a game state, and is used to determine (determine) a variation pattern type and a variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 7, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach the reach.

  “Normal reach” in each table of FIG. 7 indicates a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach in which no special flashy effect is executed in the reach state. “Super reach” indicates a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is displayed in which a special effect image is displayed when a reach state is attained.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is high and the reliability of the big hit is high compared to “normal reach”. Furthermore, “super reach” is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds). Note that four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the big hit expectation (the big hit is reached) in such a relationship that first super reach <second super reach <third super reach <fourth super reach Probabilities) are high.

  The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for a jackpot, an expectation for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for a big hit is an expectation (a rate of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach variation pattern is selected. For example, the reach change is performed 100 times. If a big hit occurs 60 times in a case where the big hit occurs, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears) is 60%. Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation to shift to the probability change state (probability of probability change).

  Note that the variation pattern shown in the out-of-offset determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability change big hit determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “probable change big hit”.

  Based on these information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “fourth super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the column of “fluctuation pattern” in FIG. 4th super-reach variation pattern executed in seconds. "

  In the table of FIG. 7, the columns described as “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” indicate the function as a variation pattern type determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, all of the random 2 (1-251) values are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. Are allocated in the numerical range of. For example, if FIG. 7A is taken as an example, it is determined that the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random numbers of 1 to 251. Is determined to be “normal reach” as the variation pattern type.

  In the table of FIG. 7, the columns described as “random three ranges” and “variation patterns” indicate functions as a variation pattern determination table unit that indicates a relationship between “random three ranges” and “variation patterns”. Column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type in the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” include “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “second super reach”. 4 Super Reach ".

  All values of random 3 (1 to 220) are allocated to each of the plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type in a plurality of numerical value ranges. For example, in the example of FIG. 7A, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is “super reach”, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is one of random numbers 1 to 220 If it matches any of the determination values assigned to 合 致 70, it is determined that the variation pattern is “first super reach (50 seconds)”.

  When the fluctuation display result is out of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, a determination table is selected as follows to determine a fluctuation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the result of the fluctuation display is out of order, the out-of-normal-state out-of-state judgment table shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of order in the time reduction state, the out-of-time reduction state determination table in FIG. 7B is selected. By using the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the reach ratio at the time of departure from the normal state and at the time of departure from the time saving state is constant regardless of the number of reservations.

  When the fluctuation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time saving state is set or not, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the fluctuation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7C is selected. When the result of the fluctuation display is a large-variable big hit regardless of whether or not the time saving state is set, the large-variable big hit determination table of FIG. 7D is selected.

  In the determination table at the time of shift from the time saving state in FIG. 7B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the determination table at the time of loss of the normal state in FIG. 7A. 7B, the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including the normal reach fluctuation and the super-reach fluctuation) as compared with the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. 7A. To reduce the percentage of reach fluctuations that are determined to be normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (fluctuations that result in an out-of-reach display rather than reach)), Data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-saving state (normal state), the variation pattern in which the variation time is shorter is higher in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. In this case, the fluctuation display is performed in a fluctuation time shorter than that in the case of (1). By selecting the determination table in this way, it is possible to realize a time saving state. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state, it is possible to reduce the reserved consumption during the time reduction state.

  In the determination tables of FIGS. 7A and 7B, which are selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that the normal reach> super reach. Have been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 7C and FIG. 7D that are selected when a big hit occurs, the selection rate of the reach type is selected based on a high / low relationship of a ratio such as normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio at which the super-reach reach effect is performed (the ratio of the super-reach reach effect when the reach is selected) becomes higher than at the time of the loss, so that the super-reach reach The effect can enhance the player's sense of expectation.

  In addition, the determination table of FIG. 7D that is selected when the jackpot is a probable variable jackpot is compared with the determination table of FIG. 7C that is selected when the jackpot is a normal jackpot. On the other hand, the data is set so that the rate at which the type of super reach effect is selected becomes higher. As a result, the ratio of the super-reach's reach effect (the ratio of the super-reach's reach effect when the reach is selected) is higher when a probability change is a big hit than when it is a normal big hit. By performing the reach effect of the reach, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the probable big hit.

  It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storages (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the change time is longer than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holdings. However, even under conditions where the hold number reduction control is executed (for example, when the total number of stored holds is 3 or more), by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant, a sense of expectation for reach is maintained. In addition, it is also possible to execute the number-of-reserved-hours reduction control so that the fluctuation time of only the super-reach among the reach is not shortened. Furthermore, the number-of-holds time reduction control may be executable by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  The main commands in FIG. 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a fluctuation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the fluctuation display of the special symbol (corresponding to the fluctuation pattern XX, respectively). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the possible variation patterns as shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the variation of the effect symbol.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command for designating the end of the change of the first and second special symbols (symbol confirmation designation command).

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started (at the time of initial setting by clearing the RAM). The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure restoration designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (initial setting at the time of restart due to a power failure or the like other than RAM clearing). When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, otherwise, the initialization designation is performed. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probable change jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating that the special winning opening is open at the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a command after opening the special winning opening that indicates after opening (closing) the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probable jackpot).

  The command A401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that there is a first start winning. The command A402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there is a second start winning.

  The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command for designating that the game state is the probability change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages that indicates the total number of storages to be reserved. The command C100 (H) is a command for designating the subtraction of the total number of reserved storages indicating that the total number of stored storages is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the command for specifying the total number of retained storages is given when a game ball is placed in the first winning port 13 or the second starting port 14 (for example, when a starting port switch passing process described later is executed). Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the command for specifying the total number of stored stored numbers to be subtracted is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variation display (for example, at the time of executing a special symbol variation display process described later). In addition, the command for designating the sum pending storage and the command for designating the number of suspended storages may be shared. For example, the total reserved storage number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the reserved storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that a command capable of specifying the first number of reserved storages and the second number of reserved storages is transmitted instead of the total number of reserved storages, and the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the first reserved number of storages and the second number of reserved storages. May be specified as the total number of pending storages.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are prize-winning determination results such as a jackpot determination, a jackpot type determination, and a fluctuation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the content. Among them, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big hit is to be determined from the determination results at the time of a prize, and the result of determining the type of the big hit. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) as to which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit will occur at the time of the start winning, and which judgment value range of the random number for the big hit type and the variation pattern type judgment. . Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating a big hit type are set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning based on the value set in the symbol designating command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (hold storage data) corresponding to hold storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) as a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) as a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random numbers from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, and outputs them to the A process of storing (storing) in the storage area of the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the first holding storage buffer. Further, based on the winning in the second starting winning port 14, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

  The fact that the information on the starting winning prize as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “held on hold”. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in the save area in advance at the time of the start winning, but a variation pattern setting process (special (At the start of symbol fluctuation).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of the start winning and used for a prefetch notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designating command, a change type command, a first (second) start winning designating command, and a total reserved storage number designating command are called. Such a command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The received winning designating command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a received symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first (second) starting winning designating command, and a total reserved storage number designating command. For example, a storage area for storing data capable of specifying a received command is secured so that various commands such as the command can be stored.

  In this embodiment, the effect control patterns of the effect symbols performed in response to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol correspond to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the variation display operation of the effect symbol and the reach. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effecting operations, such as an effect displaying operation in an effect or various effecting operations that do not involve a variable display of effect symbols. The announcement effect control pattern includes data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are configured with data indicating the control contents thereof.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main process, for example, a necessary initial setting process, a normal time initializing process, a non-normal time game state restoring process, a random number circuit setting process (initial setting of the random number circuit 503), a display random number updating process (variation pattern) , Random number update processing such as determination of the type of a random number, variation pattern determination, and the like, and random number update processing for an initial value (update processing of the initial value of the count value of the normal random number generation counter for symbol per contact determination) and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interruption process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-off signal has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these are determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the ordinary symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b, the ordinary symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the ordinary symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each of the determination random numbers such as the normal symbol hit determination random number and the big hit type determination random number used in the game control is performed (determination random number updating process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the ordinary symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to an ordinary symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the ordinary symbol display device 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the ordinary symbol process flag to a game state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the ordinary symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data according to the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( S33). In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the microcomputer 560 for game control, the RAM 55 stores, as described above, reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on a winning start in the first starting winning port 13. A first holding storage buffer to be stored, and a second holding storage buffer for storing holding storage data (second holding storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on a winning start in the second starting winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of storages of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the starting port switch passing process, if the first starting port switch 13a is ON, the number of stored first reserved storage data is set on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved storage number counter that counts the number is incremented by one, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a variation pattern (A random number for use) is extracted and stored (stored) in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by one, and processing for storing (storing) the data indicating “first” in the reserved specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the totaling is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved storage number counter is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by one, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating “second” in the reserved specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the totaling is executed.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type in the case of a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number), and counts the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of a variable time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol change process (S303) is a process in which the process proceeds to a special symbol stop process when the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process has elapsed. The special symbol stop process (S304) is to display the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is measured by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stopped symbol.

  The special winning opening process (S305) is a process for controlling the special winning opening in the special variable winning sphere device 20 according to the type of the big hit. The special winning opening process (S306) confirms that the control for transmitting an effect control command for the round display effect in the big hit game state to the effect controlling microcomputer 100 and that the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there is still a remaining round, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening process (S305). When all rounds have been completed, the process shifts to big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining a start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S701). ). Then, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control processing, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can specify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like (command analysis processing: S704). Next, effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (S705). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as a variation display of effect symbols on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes according to the control state is performed. The effect corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and effect control is executed.

  Next, the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol) And the like are executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range. It is used as a random number by being extracted at a predetermined timing.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707). Thereafter, an upper accessory setting process for setting the operation mode of the upper accessory attached to the upper portion of the game frame is executed (S708). Then, the process returns to S702. The upper accessory setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  By executing such an effect control main process, in the effect control microcomputer 100, in response to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, By controlling the effect devices such as the first upper character 29L, the second upper character 29R, and the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the upper accessory setting process (S708) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. The upper accessory setting process is a process executed by the effect control CPU 101 after the power is turned on and after the processes of S701 to S707 shown in FIG. 11, and the first upper accessory 29L attached to the upper part of the game frame. This is processing for setting the rotation angle (opening / closing angle) of the second upper part 29R. The rotation angle of the upper accessory is provided in a plurality of stages (for example, 0 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees, and the like), and one angle arbitrarily selected from the rotation angles can be set.

  Here, in the initial state (when the power is turned on first or when the power is turned on by clearing the RAM), the rotation angle of the upper accessory does not protrude from 90 degrees which is the rotation angle most protruding from the game frame. (For example, 45 degrees). In this way, even when no adjustment is made, it is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object.

  The setting screen for setting the angle of the upper accessory is displayed after the power is turned on when the RAM 55 is cleared and the initial operation of each accessory is executed as an initial operation for confirming the operation. At the time of executing the initial operation, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not each accessory is present at the initial position in a detection signal from the accessory sensor as a detection unit provided near each accessory. I do. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without clearing the RAM 55, the upper accessory is not set. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the initialization designation command shown in FIG. 8, it determines that the period is the upper character set period, and when the initialization designation command has not been received (the power failure recovery designation). If a command is received), it is determined that the period is not the upper accessory setting period.

  In S750, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the upper character setting period based on whether or not the initialization designation command has been received. When the effect control CPU 101 receives the initialization designation command, that is, when it is determined that the period is the upper character setting period (Y in S750), the process proceeds to S751, and the initialization designation command is not received. In this case, that is, when it is determined that the period is not the upper character set period (N in S750), the process ends.

  In S751, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether a setting operation has been detected. If the effect control CPU 101 detects a setting operation by a clerk or the like (Y in S751), it sets the rotation angle of the upper accessory and the rotation speed of the upper accessory according to the set angle (S752). , To S753. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 101 does not detect a setting operation (N in S751), the process ends.

  Next, in S753, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the set angle is 0 degree. If the set angle is 0 degree (Y in S753), effect control CPU 101 sets the upper-cascade effect restriction flag (S754), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the set angle is not 0 degree (N in S753), effect control CPU 101 ends the process.

  As shown in S752, since the rotation angle and the rotation speed of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R are set according to the set angles, the rotation is performed with respect to the shaft 290 provided in the game frame. While operating the upper accessory, the upper accessory can be prevented from contacting another object such as a game frame of another gaming machine adjacent to the gaming machine or a data lamp arranged on the upper portion.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, and executes the prefetch effect process (S700) for selecting the type of the prefetch effect, and then sets the value of the effect control process flag. Of any of S800 to S807 in accordance with.

  In the effect control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variation display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also performed in the second special symbol. The control relating to the variation display of the effect symbols synchronized with the variation of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process of performing pre-reading determination, such as whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect refers to the pre-reading of the hold information and the change of the special symbol based on the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on certain hold information (hold storage information) arrives. This is an effect technique in which the content of the display is determined, and how the special symbol in the future will be changed is displayed at an earlier stage. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display based on the hold information is executed, a big hit may be generated later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the prefetch effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop processing (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process of performing a display control such as a control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the fluctuation time. The processing during the round (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to the post-round process. If the final round has ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end process. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the mid-round processing. The big hit end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control on the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  The effect control CPU 101 controls the processes stored in the ROM 102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The control of the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the table.

  The process table includes a process timer set value and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variable display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control for displaying the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

[Upper role direction]
Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, an upper part effect in which the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R operate may be executed. In the upper role production, the first pattern notifying that the upper role is operating and the upper role is operating on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided. Is provided with an effect in the second pattern which is not notified that the upper accessory operates.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for illustrating an example of the upper auditorium effect. FIGS. 14A to 14C show the display screens of the effect display device 9 when the upper character effect according to the first pattern is being executed. As shown in FIG. 14A, the display of the chance image 95 during the fluctuation display indicates that an effect with high expectation is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14B, a notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory is movable is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. For example, in FIG. 14B, an image in which the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R protrude upward from the game frame flows.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), it is shown on the screen of the effect display device 9 that the upper accessory has an angle of 90 degrees at which it protrudes most. FIG. 14C also shows a state where the first upper LED 29A provided on the first upper part 29L and the second upper LED 29B provided on the second upper part 29R emit light.

  During the execution of the upper character effect as shown in FIG. 14, the upper character starts rotating at a set angle. As described above, the notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory is operating is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9, so that the player is reliably notified that the upper accessory is operating. Can be. In addition, the start time of the actual operation of the upper accessory may be after the image indicating that the upper accessory is operating on the effect display device 9 or before the image flows. Good.

  Here, when the upper accessory operates, the effect of emitting the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B and the effect of emitting the frame LED 28 and the like other than the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B are also executed. However, the effect of the frame LED 28 is not displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 when displaying the notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory is operating. With this configuration, the upper role effect is executed without including the effect by the frame LED 28 or the like, so that the operation of the upper role by the upper role effect can be made more conspicuous.

  In addition, in FIGS. 14B and 14C, a predetermined image may flow in the liquid crystal in the image flowing in the notification image 96 displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. As the predetermined image on the liquid crystal in such an image, any image may be flown. Specifically, the original character may be displayed as a premium effect for notifying a big hit unrelated to the operation of the upper character, or an image emitted by the frame LED 28 or the like may be played.

  Next, a table for determining the effect contents of the upper auditorium effect will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an upper role effect determination table. In FIG. 15, the table used for determining the upper-casing effect is different between during the normal game and during the high base. In addition, the upper role effect determination table determines whether or not to execute the upper role effect, and determines whether or not to execute the upper role effect, in the first pattern (when performing both the operation and the notification). ) And the second pattern (in the case where only the operation is executed) is a data table used for a lottery for determining which of the upper auditorium effects is to be executed. Here, the operation indicates an effect in which the upper accessory operates according to the set angle. In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 14, the notification is an effect of playing a moving image indicating that the upper accessory is operating on the effect display device 9.

  FIGS. 15 (A) and (B) are diagrams showing an upper part effect presentation determination table during a normal game. The upper role effect determination table during the normal game includes an upper role effect determination table during the normal game big hit in FIG. 15A and an upper role effect determination table during the loss during the normal game in FIG. It is included. The upper part effect effect determination table during the normal game is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

  The upper character effect determination table at the time of the normal game big hit in FIG. 15A is set so that the first pattern> the second pattern> no execution is performed according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. Is set. The upper-cassette-effect-effect determination table shown in FIG. 15B at the time of losing during the normal game is set so that the first pattern <the second pattern <there is no execution depending on the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. Is set.

  By setting the data in FIGS. 15A and 15B, during the normal game, when the display result of the variable display is the big hit display result, the upper character effect is executed as compared with the case of the loss display result. Will be higher. Also, when the big hit display result is obtained, the upper pattern effect of the first pattern is executed at a higher rate than the upper pattern effect of the second pattern. Therefore, when the upper role effect is executed, the degree of expectation of the player for the big hit can be higher than when the upper role effect is not executed. Furthermore, when the upper pattern effect of the first pattern is executed, the degree of expectation of the player for the big hit can be higher than when the upper pattern effect of the second pattern is executed.

  According to the data settings in FIGS. 15A and 15B, during the normal game, the big hit expectation differs depending on whether the upper role is operated in the first pattern or the second pattern. It is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the movable body provided in the gallery. More specifically, during a normal game, since the big hit expectation is higher when the first pattern is executed than when the second pattern is executed, the expectation for the first pattern to be executed is higher. The feeling can be enhanced.

  FIGS. 15 (C) and (D) are diagrams showing an upper-casings effect determination table during a high base. The upper role effect determination table during the high base includes the upper role effect determination table at the time of the high base middle and big hit in FIG. 15C, and the upper role effect determination table at the time of the high base being out of position in FIG. 15D. It is included. The upper character effect determination table during the high base is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

  In the upper-bass attraction effect determination table at the time of the high-base medium-and-big hit in FIG. 15C, data is set according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing so as to have a magnitude relationship of “second pattern> no execution”. Therefore, it is not determined to be the upper character effect of the first pattern. Data is set in the upper-casing effect presentation determination table in the high base out-of-base condition shown in FIG. 15D so as to be determined as "no execution" at a rate of 100% without depending on the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. Have been. In other words, during the high base, the big hit is determined by executing the upper character effect by the second pattern.

  By setting the data in FIGS. 15C and 15D, during the high base, when the display result of the variable display is the big hit display result, the upper character effect is executed as compared with the case of the loss display result. The percentage that is high. Therefore, even during the high base, as in the normal game, when the upper role effect is executed, the degree of expectation of the player for the big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the upper role effect is not executed. .

  Also, by setting the data in FIGS. 15C and 15D, during the high base, the upper pattern effect of the first pattern in which both the operation and the notification are executed is not executed. That is, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state during the high base, the upper accessory is operated by the second pattern. Therefore, in the high base state in which it is easy to control a big hit, such as during a probable change or during a reduction of working hours, by executing the upper role production using the second pattern without notification, it is possible to suppress the execution of useless production.

  As described above, the upper role production in the normal game state is an effect of moving the movable body as one of the notices, and the upper role production in the high base state is not a notice but a notification action of a big hit. It can be said that it is a movement that moves. In other words, the upper auditorium effect in the high base state is an effect with a high degree of expectation indicating a jackpot determination as a jackpot notification effect. In this way, when the upper-casing effect is compared in the relationship between the notice and the notification, it can be said that the notification has a higher degree of expectation.

  Here, the operation mode of the upper role corresponding to the set angle is the same between the upper role effect based on the first pattern and the upper role effect based on the second pattern. In this way, it is possible to reduce the load of control when operating the upper accessory.

  It should be noted that the upper role production in the first pattern and the upper role production in the second pattern may not be completely the same in operation mode of the upper role, but may be similar in operation. Here, “similar” means that there are many common points such as a part being the same. For example, similarly, the operation speed, the operation timing, and the mode of operation (how to move) may be slightly different. Further, the operation mode of the upper accessory when the upper accessory effect is executed in the normal gaming state and the high base state may be different.

  Next, the setting of the effect when the upper role effect is executed will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. FIG. 16 shows a process related to the upper auditory character effect among the processes related to the setting of various effects included in the effect setting process in the effect symbol change start process (S801). In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines various effects to be executed in the upper auditorium effect by performing the following processing.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an upper-effect effect restriction flag for restricting the upper-effect effect is set (S901). The effect control CPU 101 shifts to S902 when the upper role effect restriction flag is not set (N in S901). On the other hand, if the upper-cascade effect restriction flag is set (Y in S901), effect control CPU 101 determines another effect (S907) and ends the process.

  In S902, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is super reach. The effect control CPU 101 shifts to S903 when the variation executed this time is super reach (Y in S902). On the other hand, when the fluctuation to be executed this time is not super reach (N in S902), effect control CPU 101 determines another effect (S907), and ends the process.

  In S903, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is high base. If the current gaming state is not high base (N in S903), effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S904. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is high base (Y in S903), effect control CPU 101 shifts to S908.

  In S904, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit. If the variation to be executed this time is a big hit (Y in S904), the effect control CPU 101 determines the contents of the upper role effect using the upper role effect determination table at the time of the normal game middle hit (S905). Is determined (S907), the process ends. On the other hand, when the variation to be executed this time is not a big hit (N in S904), the effect control CPU 101 determines the contents of the upper role effect using the upper role effect determination table during a normal game loss (S906). After deciding on other effects (S907), the process ends.

  In S908, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit. If the variation to be executed this time is a big hit (Y in S908), the effect control CPU 101 determines the contents of the upper role effect using the upper role effect determination table at the time of a high base middle and big hit (S909). Is determined (S907), the process ends. On the other hand, when the variation to be executed this time is not a big hit (N in S908), the effect control CPU 101 determines the contents of the upper auditorium effect using the upper auditorium effect effect determination table when the base is out of the high base (S910). After deciding on other effects (S907), the process ends.

  As shown in S901, when the upper character effect production restriction flag is set, the execution of the upper character effect production is restricted. In this way, an effect related to the operation of the upper role (upper role effect) is executed even though the rotation of the upper role does not protrude from the game frame. This can prevent a person from feeling uncomfortable.

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Next, a description will be given of a modification of the operation control in the upper accessory. There are a first upper part 29L and a second upper part 29R as the origin detection object (operation object) that needs to perform the origin detection. The origin positions of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R can be detected by an origin detection sensor (not shown). The operation control may be performed using the accessory 12 as an object of origin detection.

  Here, the operation of repeatedly moving the target object to the origin position (initial position) until the number of operation error determinations (for example, three) is reached is referred to as non-detection operation control. The minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the process data at the time of detection is an operation of temporarily separating from the home position (initial position) and returning to the home position (initial position) from a position far from the home position (initial position). Is referred to as detection-time operation control. The position away from the origin position is a position in the vicinity of the origin position, that is, a position where the detected portion of each upper character cannot be detected by each origin sensor, and is a predetermined position closer to the origin position than each production position ( (Detection operation position). By operating the target object at the control speed set in the actual operation check process data corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer, the control speed of the target object In order to perform the same acceleration or deceleration that is the same as the control speed set when the upper character is actually operated in the production by the upper character, the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) ).

  The operation mode and control contents of the upper accessory will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing an operation mode of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation check operation control performed by the effect control CPU 101. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the detection operation control, and FIG. 18C is a control speed in the non-detection operation control. FIG.

  In FIGS. 17 and 18, the non-detection operation control (short initialization operation control) and the detection operation control (short) in the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R, which are the origin detection target parts, are performed. Only the initialization operation control) and the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) will be described, and the description of the accessory 12 that is not the origin detection target accessory will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R are provided so as to be able to reciprocate between an origin position (a retreat position and an initial position) and a production position, respectively. The forward operation from the production position to the production position and the return operation from the production position to the origin position are actual operations that are actually performed in the upper-cassette production or the like.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines that the detected portion of the upper accessory is not detected by the origin detection sensor when the initialization process is performed, that is, the upper accessory is not detected for some reason (for example, when the upper accessory is transported or installed on a game island). If it has moved from the position, or if it was not possible to return to the home position during the previous operation (for example, during the performance of the effect, the home position return of the upper part could not be confirmed due to step-out of the motor, failure, caught, etc. If there is a character error (operation abnormality) such as inability to operate, or if the game machine has moved from the origin position due to vibration, etc., a position other than the origin position due to, for example, non-detection operation control in FIG. Non-detection operation control to return to the origin when it is at the specified position between the origin position and the production position, such as the position indicated by the black circle corresponding to To run. When the non-detection operation control is executed, the upper accessory is located at a position distant from the origin position, and therefore, the only operation is to move the upper accessory in the direction of the origin position.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes detection-time operation control when the detected portion of the first upper part 29L or the second upper part 29R is detected by the origin detection sensor when the initialization process is performed. .

  For example, in order to ensure that the detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor, a predetermined time is required from when the detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor until the movement of the upper part in the direction of the origin position is restricted. When the operable range (for example, play) is set, it may return to the home position and stop at a position further away from the position detected by the home position detection sensor. Therefore, even if the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor, the detection-time operation control for returning the upper accessory to the more accurate origin position is performed.

  In this detection operation control, it is necessary to move the upper part to a position distant from the origin position and then return to the origin position in order to temporarily cancel the detection state of the detected part by the origin detection sensor. Since it is not necessary to move the upper accessory from the origin position to the detection operation position near the origin position, the upper accessory is returned to the origin position. That is, the reciprocating operation is performed at a shorter distance than the actual operation.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes the operation control for non-detection or the operation control for detection in the initialization processing, and then executes the operation control for actual operation confirmation. The operation control for actual operation confirmation is the same operation as the actual operation actually performed by the upper accessory in various effects and the like.

  Next, the control speed set when the effect control CPU 101 executes the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation check operation control will be compared. The speeds shown in FIGS. 18A, 18B, and 18C are control speeds set by the effect control CPU 101 to operate each upper accessory. Is different from the actual operating speed of That is, for example, when operating a predetermined upper accessory, even if the same control speed is set in one moving section and another moving section between the origin position and the production position, one moving section and another In the case where the mode is different from that of the moving section, the operation speed when the upper accessory is actually operated may be different from the control speed. Also, even if the same control speed is set for the upper accessory, if there is a difference in the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc. of each upper accessory, the actual operation of each upper accessory will be performed. Speeds are not always the same. In the case where a plurality of upper roles are operated by the same performance stepping motor, even if the same control speed is set for each upper role, the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, When there is a difference in the driving mechanism or the like, the actual operation speed of each upper accessory is not necessarily the same.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when effect control CPU 101 executes the actual operation check operation control, the effect control CPU 101 corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer in the set actual operation check process data. The check target accessory is operated based on the set control speed. Specifically, control is performed such that after accelerating from the origin position, decelerate and stop at the rendering position, and accelerate after decelerating from the rendering position and stop at the origin position. In other words, in the actual operation check operation control for confirming that each upper accessory can operate normally, the control speed of the upper accessory is changed from low speed to high speed to low speed between the origin position and the production position. Change in order. In other words, when performing the movable body effect of each upper character, the effect control CPU 101 determines the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed higher than the minimum speed. In order to control each upper accessory to operate at a speed within the range, even when executing actual operation confirmation operation control, the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the second speed higher than the minimum speed are used. Each upper accessory is controlled to operate at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed) as the speed.

  That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are the actual operation speeds of the upper accessory, and the control speed is set so as to be the minimum speed or the maximum speed as the operation speed. Will be done. In the following description, when the upper accessory is operated based on the minimum control speed, it operates at the lowest speed, and when the upper accessory is operated based on the maximum control speed, it operates at the maximum speed. It will be described as.

  Here, the control speed is set such that the operation speed of the upper accessory during acceleration and deceleration is the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Also, when returning to the origin position after moving to the production position, by controlling so that the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control for a longer time than when stopping at the production position, the upper role The detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor after the speed is reliably reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (B), when performing the operation control upon detection, the effect control CPU 101 always checks the actual operation during the period of moving from the origin position to the effect position and the period of moving from the effect position to the origin position. Is controlled so that the upper accessory operates at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control. That is, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the maximum speed in the detection operation control as the first operation control is lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). (The same speed as the speed) is always controlled based on the lowest control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation check operation control.

  In addition, in the case of the operation control at the time of detection, since the operation distance of the upper accessory is shorter than the operation control for the actual operation confirmation, the control speed at the time of acceleration in the operation control for the actual operation confirmation, that is, when operating at a high speed, the origin becomes There is a risk that the detection target cannot be reliably detected by the detection sensor, or the upper role etc. may be damaged by an impact when the upper role returns to the origin position from a short distance and movement is restricted, Control is performed so as to operate at the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18C, when performing the non-detection operation control, the effect control CPU 101 always moves during the period of moving from any position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. Control is performed so as to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the actual operation check operation control. That is, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control is lower than the minimum speed (actual operation operation) in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control. (The same speed as the minimum speed in the confirmation operation control) is always controlled based on the lowest control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control.

  In this case, since it is unknown how far the upper accessory is located from the origin position, when the upper accessory is located near the origin position, when the upper accessory is accelerated in the actual operation check operation control, When operating at the control speed, that is, high speed, when the upper part returns to the origin position, the detected part cannot be reliably detected by the origin detection sensor, or the upper part returns to the origin position from a short distance. Since there is a possibility that the upper part or the like may be damaged by an impact when the movement is restricted, the upper part is controlled so as to operate at the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control.

  As described above, when performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, the effect control CPU 101 is always based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Control is performed so that the upper accessory operates at one (constant) operation speed. And these minimum speeds are the lowest speeds in the actual operation check operation control corresponding to each upper character, and are not the operation speeds common to each upper character, so the minimum speeds in each upper character may be different. .

  Specifically, since the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R are different in size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, and drive mechanism including a drive motor, the same control speed is set. Even in this case, the actual operation speed of the upper accessory is different. In addition, even when a different control speed is set for each upper accessory, the actual operation speed of the upper accessory is different. As described above, the minimum speed is an operation speed based on the control speed set according to each upper accessory, and is controlled so as to operate at the minimum speed optimal for the upper accessory. It is possible to reliably detect the accessory at the origin position.

  As described above, effect control CPU 101 as control means for controlling the operation of the upper accessory by the first upper accessory motor 30L and the second upper accessory motor 30R as driving means for operating the upper accessory. The effect control CPU 101 includes a non-detection operation control and a detection operation control as the first operation control, and a second operation control for confirming that the upper accessory can operate normally. Can be executed, and the third operation control for performing the upper character effect by the upper character can be executed. When the actual operation checking operation control is executed, the first speed is the minimum speed. The upper accessory is controlled to operate at a speed within a range between the speed (low speed) and the maximum speed (high speed) as a second speed higher than the minimum speed, and the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control are performed. If executed, the second action Upper won game at a minimum speed below the speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control of the control is controlled to operate.

  With this configuration, in the first operation control, the upper accessory operates at a speed that can be stopped at any timing, and thus can be safely positioned at the origin position. Specifically, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control, the distance for moving the upper part to the origin position may be shorter than the actual operation confirmation operation control. By setting the maximum speed in the time operation control to the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, the detected part can be reliably detected by the detection means, and the movement is restricted while the upper part is moved at a high speed. It is possible to avoid being damaged by the applied impact.

  When performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control, if the upper accessory operates at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, the non-detection operation control or the detection The control speed set when the time operation control is executed and the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control may be the same control speed or different control speeds.

  When performing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 101 always sets a single (constant) operation speed set in advance, that is, the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Thus, the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R may be controlled to operate.

  By doing so, the speed at which the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R are positioned at the origin position can be made constant, and the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R can be made constant. Can be prevented from being damaged.

  When performing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first upper part 29L and the second upper part at the lowest speed (first speed) in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The object 29R may be controlled to operate.

  In this way, the speed is excessively reduced while ensuring the safe operation of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R (for example, a speed lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). By selecting the maximum speed (first speed) at which the operation can be safely performed without performing such operations, the periods of the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control can be shortened.

  Further, an origin detection sensor is provided as detection means for detecting that the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R are located at the origin, and the effect control CPU 101 sets the origin detection sensor in the detection state. If not, execute the non-detection operation control.If the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, execute the detection operation control.If the non-detection operation control is executed, execute the upper speed control at the minimum speed in the detection operation control. You may control so that an accessory may operate.

  By doing so, the presence or absence of a defect in the origin detection sensor can be grasped by the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control. In addition, when performing the non-detection operation control, it is unknown whether the upper accessory is near the origin position. On the other hand, when performing the detection operation control, the upper accessory is located at the origin position. Therefore, the operation control at the time of detection may be performed at a speed higher than the operation control at the time of non-detection and at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  The effect control CPU 101 sets the number of operation error determinations to “3” when a specific abnormality (for example, an operation abnormality occurred during execution of the effect) occurs and the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state. Until it reaches, the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R may be controlled to move toward the origin position at the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control.

  By doing in this way, the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29L can also be used in an abnormal operation performed when a specific abnormality (for example, an error such as an operation abnormality that occurs during the performance of an effect) has occurred. The upper part 29R can be operated safely. Specifically, for example, when an operation abnormality occurs during the performance of an effect, and when initialization processing is performed thereafter, since the upper accessory has not returned to the origin position, non-detection operation control is performed. Will be. Further, when an operation abnormality occurs, it is considered that the upper accessory does not operate even in the initialization process. Therefore, the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory are operated as the abnormal operation at the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The upper part 29R is controlled to move toward the origin position.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 may not perform the actual operation check operation control when the origin return error of the target character is stored.

  In this way, it is possible to prevent the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R from stopping at positions other than the origin during operation control for actual operation confirmation due to an abnormality. Specifically, for example, if an abnormal operation occurs during the performance of an effect, the upper accessory may not operate even in the initialization process. It is preferable not to execute the operation control for confirming the actual operation because the load is only applied to the means and it is useless.

  Further, it has a first upper accessory 29L and a second upper accessory 29R as upper accessories, and the effect control CPU 101 determines that the upper accessory is an origin detection target accessory requiring origin detection. In this case, while performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control, if it is determined that the upper accessory is not the origin detection target object that needs to perform origin detection, The detection-time operation control and the detection-time operation control may not be performed.

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

  In the case where the effect control CPU 101 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation of each of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R, each of the actual operation confirmations is performed. The upper accessory may be controlled to operate at the minimum speed in the operation control, and the operation speed of the actual operation confirmation operation control may be different between the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R. .

  In this way, it is possible to shorten the periods of the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control while securing the safe operation of each upper accessory by the operation speed according to each upper accessory. For example, in the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R, even if the same control speed is set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation, the size, weight, operation mode, and operation distance of each upper part In the case where there is a difference in the driving mechanism, etc., the actual operation speeds of the respective upper characters when the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control are executed are different.

  Specifically, in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, even when the same control speed (the minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control) is set, even if the upper control The actual operating speed of the upper part having a larger weight is lower than the actual operating speed of the upper part having a smaller weight. In addition, when the upper accessory is raised, the actual operation speed is lower than when the upper accessory is lowered. Also, when a spring or the like is provided as a drive mechanism for urging the movable part in the direction of the production, when the spring is moved in a direction against the urging force in a contracted state, the urging force is applied in a state where the spring is extended. The actual operation speed is slower than when moving in the direction against As described above, in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, when controlling the upper accessory to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, when the upper accessory operates, In consideration of the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, and the like, it is preferable to set an individual minimum control speed in each actual operation check operation control.

  For example, the first movable part and the second movable part are arranged back and forth such that the second movable part overlaps the near side of the first movable part when viewed from the player when moving toward the origin position. When performing any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control, if the operation control of both the first movable unit and the second movable unit is performed together, It is preferable to control the operation speeds (minimum speeds) of the first movable portion and the second movable portion to be different. With this configuration, the power is turned on in a state where the first movable unit and the second movable unit have moved to positions away from the origin position for some reason, and the first movable unit is initialized in the initialization process. In the case where the non-detection operation control of both the first and second movable units is performed together, if the operation speeds (minimum speeds) of both the first and second movable units are controlled to be the same, Although it is difficult to see the situation where the first movable part is hidden by the two movable parts and moves to the origin position, the first movable part and the second movable part are controlled so that the minimum speeds thereof are different, so that the first movable part and the second movable part are different. Since the two movable parts are displaced when moving, it is easy to confirm the home position return operation of each of the first movable part and the second movable part.

  Further, even when the first movable portion and the second movable portion that are larger (or longer) than the first movable portion are provided, the operation speeds (minimum speeds) of the first movable portion and the second movable portion are different. Is preferably controlled. By doing so, for example, the minimum in any of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control of the first movable unit that is smaller (or shorter) than the second movable unit and is not noticeable. By making the speed lower than the minimum speed in any of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation check operation control of the second movable portion that is conspicuous because the speed is higher (or longer) than the first movable portion. The operation of each of the first movable section and the second movable section can be easily confirmed.

  As described above, in the case where the first movable section and the second movable section different from the first movable section are provided, the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation control of each of the first movable section and the second movable section are performed. It is preferable to perform control so that the operation speed (minimum speed) in the operation control for operation confirmation is different. When the operation speeds (minimum speeds) of the first movable portion and the second movable portion are controlled in this manner, the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control of the first movable portion and the second movable portion, respectively. The minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control may be different or the same.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 15, the first pattern and the second pattern as upper character effects have different degrees of expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state. Specifically, during a normal game, the big hit expectation is higher when the first pattern is executed as the upper role effect than when the second pattern is executed. According to this configuration, the degree of expectation to be controlled in the big hit game state differs depending on whether the upper accessory is operated in the first pattern or the second pattern. Therefore, the effect using the movable body provided in the game frame. It can improve the interest of the people. Further, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation that the first pattern is executed.

  (2) The upper accessory has the same operation in the first pattern and the second pattern. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the load of control when operating the movable body.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 14, on the screen of the effect display device 9, a notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory is operating is displayed. This makes it possible to reliably notify the player that the movable body is operating.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 15, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state during the high base, the upper accessory is operated by the second pattern. In this way, in the high base state in which it is easy to control to the big hit game state, the execution of the useless effect can be suppressed by controlling the operation of the movable body by the second pattern.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 14, on the screen of the effect display device 9, when displaying the notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory is operating, the effect by the frame LED 28 is not displayed. With this configuration, the upper role effect is executed without including the effect by the frame LED 28, so that the operation of the movable body by the upper role effect can be made more conspicuous.

  (6) As shown in S752 of FIG. 12, the rotation angle and the rotation speed of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R are set according to the set angles. In this way, it is possible to prevent the movable body from coming into contact with another object while operating the movable body that rotates with respect to the shaft 290 provided in the game frame.

  (7) As shown in S901 of FIG. 16, when the upper character effect rendering restriction flag is set, the execution of the upper character effect rendering is restricted. In this way, the effect related to the operation of the movable body is executed even though the movable body is controlled at a rotation angle (0 degree) that does not protrude from the game frame, and the player feels uncomfortable. Giving can be prevented.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 2, the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted stepwise. This makes it possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated due to the stepless adjustment.

  (9) In the initial state, the angle is controlled so as not to protrude more than 90 degrees. In this way, it is possible to prevent the movable body from contacting another object even when the adjustment is not performed.

  (10) The rotation speed is varied depending on the rotation angle of the upper part. With this configuration, the effect time of the effect performed when the movable body operates can be shared.

  (11) The first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as light emitting means emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory. This makes it possible to prevent the control of the light emitting unit from becoming complicated.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the above-described embodiment will be enumerated below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the first pattern of the operation + notification and the second pattern of the operation only are provided as the upper character effect. When the upper part effect is performed by the second pattern, instead of displaying the notification image 96 indicating that the upper part is operating on the screen of the effect display device 9, another effect (the upper part effect) is performed. May be performed by another image that does not show the above operation. In addition, the upper accessory may be operated in relation to timing such as switching of a gaming state (when controlled to a big hit) or switching of an effect (during development to super reach).

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as light emitting means emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle (operating angle) of the upper accessory. However, the rotation angle and the brightness may correspond to each other. For example, the luminance may be low when the angle is 45 degrees, medium when the angle is 60 degrees, and high when the angle is 90 degrees. Conversely, the brightness may be increased as the rotation angle becomes smaller. This can prevent the light from being difficult to see.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the upper part of the game frame has been described as the attachment position of the accessory. However, the accessory may be arranged at a position other than the upper part of the game frame. For example, you may make it arrange | position at the position of the side surface, the front, the lower part, etc. of a game frame.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which, in the normal gaming state, the first pattern of the motion + notification has a higher expectation of a big hit than the second pattern of only the motion. However, the expectation of a big hit may be higher in the second pattern than in the first pattern. In the high base state, the upper character effect may be executed by the first pattern, or the first pattern and the second pattern may have different big hit expectation.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the notification of playing the moving image indicating that the upper accessory is operating has been described as the first pattern of the upper accessory effect. The notification may be a moving image or an image of the actual upper part, or a picture or CG imitating the real thing.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, an effect of operating the operating means such as the accessory 12 other than the upper accessory and the push button 120 or emitting light may be executed when the upper accessory effect is executed. Even in such a case, when displaying the notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory is operating, it is preferable not to display the indication that the effect by the accessory 12 or the operation means is to be executed. .

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the execution of the upper auditory character effect is restricted when the upper auditorium effect restriction flag is set (in a prohibited state in which the upper auditorium effect is not executed). However, when the upper role effect restriction flag is set, an alternative effect may be executed instead of the upper role effect.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of movable bodies (gears) are provided like the first upper gage 29L and the second upper gage 29R. Such a movable body may be configured so that operation setting can be executed separately.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, in the initial state (when the power is turned on first or when the power is turned on by clearing the RAM), the rotation angle of the upper accessory is the rotation angle most protruding from the game frame. The case where the angle is controlled so as not to protrude from 90 degrees (for example, 45 degrees) has been described. However, in the case where a game store that can be fully opened to 90 degrees is not newly set, it is assumed that the user may continue to use the game store without noticing that the angle is set to 45 degrees. Therefore, it is desirable to notify the current rotation angle on the screen of the effect display device 9 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. In this way, the clerk at the game hall can easily grasp the current rotation angle of the upper part.

  (10) In the various controls described in the above-described embodiment, a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player is stopped. The present invention is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when a symbol on the display means is stopped in response to a button operation. Is also possible. In a slot machine, a bonus such as a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB), an AT for performing an effect of notifying an internal lottery result, an RT having a different winning probability of a replaying role compared to a normal gaming state, The above-described upper auditorium effect may be executed as an effect indicating control to the ART shifted to the AT and the RT. For example, the upper role effect may be executed at the opportunity of winning the AT or the like (including the gaseous effect in the case of a loss), and during the AT, the effect only by the operation may be executed.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, a player, not a game clerk, may be able to adjust the rotation angle and brightness of the upper accessory. In such a case, it is desirable that a menu screen be displayed by operating the operating means in a state where the variable display is not being performed, so that the rotation angle and the like of the upper accessory can be set. The rotation angle and the brightness of the upper accessory may be set during the fluctuation.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probable change state), a time saving state, and a high base state may be included as advantageous states that are advantageous to the player.

  (13) In the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out a game medium to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is transferred to the player in accordance with the occurrence of a prize. A sealed-type gaming machine that adds gaming points (scores) without paying out at hand may be employed. In the enclosed gaming machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the gaming machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing a gaming point is provided, so that a ball lending operation is performed. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the ball shooting operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in accordance with the occurrence of the winning.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols or effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. In addition, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, variable display may be performed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Also in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be something.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, a specific example of a predetermined value exceeding 0% has been described as the “ratio (ratio, probability)”. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of the predetermined gaming state 1 and the occurrence ratio of the other gaming state 2 in the predetermined gaming period are compared, and it is determined that “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio”, This also includes the case where the occurrence ratio of one game state is 0%.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, after the variable display result when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is the probable big hit is derived and displayed, after the big hit game state ends, the probable change state is unconditionally set. An example of controlled probabilistic state control is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, it is controlled to a probable change state. Type-variable state control may be performed.

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

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 9 effect display device, 29L first upper part, 29R second upper part, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to a plurality of types of gaming states including an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and a special state that is different from the advantageous state and that is advantageous to the player ,
A movable body operably provided in the game frame,
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body,
Informative effect means for performing an informative effect to inform the operation of the movable body,
The control unit controls the operation of the movable body by a first pattern for operating the movable body in relation to the notification effect and a second pattern for operating the movable body without being related to the notification effect. ,
Depending on which of the first pattern and the second pattern the movable body is operated, the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs,
The control means includes:
Controlling the movable body by the same operation in the first pattern and the second pattern;
When controlled to the special state, the control according to the first pattern is not performed, and when controlled to a non-special state, control according to the first pattern can be performed;
The notification effect means executes an effect of displaying an image simulating the operation of the movable body , on the display means provided at a position not overlapping with the movable body in the front-rear direction, as the notification effect ,
When the control by the second pattern is executed when the control is performed in the special state, the advantage is more improved than when the control by the second pattern is executed when the control is performed in the non-special state. A gaming machine with a high degree of expectation controlled by the state . The movable body is operably provided between an initial position and a position distant from the initial position,
The control means can perform a first operation control for positioning the movable body at the initial position and a second operation control for performing an effect by the movable body,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first operation control has a lower operation speed of the movable body than the second operation control.

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