JP6698594B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a game machine capable of playing a game, it is detected whether or not a movable accessory (movable body) is located at the origin position at startup, and when it is not located at the origin position, the movable accessory is located at the origin position. Initial operation control (first operation control) is performed to perform return operation control (first operation control) for returning and after the movable accessory is positioned at the origin position by the return operation control (first operation control). Some have performed two operation controls (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-76173, A

  However, in Patent Document 1, in the return operation control (first operation control), the movable accessory is operated in a situation where the position of the movable accessory cannot be known. In the return operation control (first operation control), when the speed of the movable accessory is controlled (accelerated) similarly to the initial operation control (second operation control), it is provided to restrict the movement of the movable accessory. There is a problem in that the movable accessory cannot be safely operated in the return operation control (first operation control), such as being damaged by colliding with an existing regulating member or the like.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of safely operating a movable body in the first operation control.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a notification that the degree of performance can be adjusted. And an operable movable body (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that displays an adjustment notification image that notifies the effect display device 5 that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted). For example, an operable movable body such as a production model), a control means for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, a production control CPU 120, etc.), and the notification means when a cold start is performed and when it is hot. The notification can be executed at different timings in the initial operation after the power is turned on (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, the adjustment notification image is displayed when the hot-start is performed). The display timing is early), the movable body includes a first movable body and a second movable body, and is provided so as to be operable between an origin position and a position apart from the origin position, The control means performs a first operation control for positioning the movable body at the origin position (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 does not detect steps S105 to S114 of the second initialization process as the first operation control). And a second operation control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control, As a second operation control, a step of executing the operation control for actual operation confirmation in steps S201 to S213 of the second initialization processing) can be executed, and the movable body is moved to the origin position by the first operation control. If the movable body is not located at the origin position after the second operation control is performed, the second operation control is performed again, and the first operation control is performed again . In the second operation control of each of the movable body and the second movable body, the movable body can be controlled to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed. (For example, in the case of executing the operation control for confirming the actual operation, the movable part is moved at a speed within a range of a minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and a maximum speed (high speed) that is faster than the minimum speed. In such a manner that the first movable body and the second movable body are each controlled to operate such that the object operates, at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second motion control. The movable body can be controlled to operate (for example, when performing non-detection time operation control or detection time operation control as the first operation control, the minimum in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control). A speed equal to or lower than the speed (in this embodiment, the movable accessory is controlled to operate at the same speed as the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control), and the speed in the first operation control is the first speed. Different from the movable body and the second movable body, the special effect of causing the light emitting means to emit light in a specific mode is executed until a predetermined period elapses after the cold start, and the special effect is not executed when the hot start is performed. When the effect degree is adjusted while the special effect is being executed, the effect degree of the light emitting means is not changed until the special effect is finished .

  According to such a configuration, in the first operation control, the movable body operates at a speed at which it can be stopped at any timing, so that the movable body can be safely positioned at the origin position. Further, it is possible to appropriately deal with the notification that the degree of performance can be adjusted and the adjustment of the degree of performance that is executed in response to the notification, depending on whether the gaming machine has cold-started or hot-started.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the gaming machine cold starts, the notification is given in response to a transition to a standby state in which a predetermined game is possible (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 cold starts. In this case, the adjustment notification image may be displayed in response to the start of the demonstration display).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load from the cold start of the gaming machine to the shift to the standby state.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, a predetermined image display unit that displays a predetermined image indicating that the degree of effect has been adjusted (for example, the effect display device 5 according to a brightness adjustment instruction operation). When the game machine is in the initial operation until the predetermined period elapses after the power is turned on, the visibility is higher than that of the normal display mode. The predetermined image may be displayed in a low specific mode (for example, when the initialization process is being performed, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed semitransparently).

  With such a configuration, the visibility of other images displayed during the initial operation can be prevented from being impaired.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, an adjusting unit that adjusts a degree of performance according to an adjusting operation by a player (for example, a game effect according to a brightness adjustment instruction operation by the player). A production control CPU 120 etc. for adjusting the brightness of the lamp 9) is further provided, and a special mode output is performed in response to a cold start of the game machine, and adjustment of the production degree with respect to the special mode output is limited ( For example, the game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit special light in response to a cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the brightness for the special light emission may not be changed.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately output the special mode in response to the cold start of the gaming machine.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, an adjusting unit that adjusts a degree of performance according to an adjusting operation by a player (for example, a game according to a brightness adjustment instruction operation by the player). The effect control CPU 120 or the like for adjusting the brightness of the effect lamp 9), a predetermined image display unit for displaying a predetermined image indicating that the degree of effect has been adjusted (for example, the effect display device 5 according to a brightness adjustment instruction operation). The production control CPU 120 or the like for displaying the brightness adjustment scale is provided, and when the production degree is adjusted, the predetermined image is displayed and output according to the adjusted production degree is possible (for example, a game. When the brightness of the effect lamp 9 is adjusted, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed, and the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is changed to the adjusted brightness, etc.), and a predetermined period has passed since the game machine cold started. When the degree of performance is adjusted before the time elapses, the predetermined image is displayed to limit the output according to the adjusted degree of performance (for example, the initialization process ends after the pachinko gaming machine 1 cold starts). If the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted up to then, the brightness adjustment scale may be displayed while the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not changed to the brightness according to the instruction operation).

  According to such a configuration, when the degree of performance is adjusted before the predetermined period of time elapses from the cold start of the gaming machine, the predetermined image is displayed, so that it is notified that the degree of performance can be adjusted. On the other hand, since the output according to the adjusted degree of performance is limited, it is possible to prevent the operation from a cold start until a predetermined period of time elapses.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), when the degree of performance is adjusted before the notification, the timing of the notification is earlier than when the degree of performance is not adjusted (for example, , When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, the adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the completion of the initialization operation of the movable body, and the initialization operation of the movable body is performed. When the brightness adjustment is performed by the end, the adjustment notification image is displayed according to the brightness adjustment being performed, or when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started, the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed. If not, the adjustment notification image is displayed according to the start of the demonstration display. If the brightness adjustment is performed during the initialization process, the adjustment notification image is displayed according to the brightness adjustment. May be performed).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player, who has adjusted the degree of performance before the notification, that the degree of performance can be adjusted at an appropriate timing.

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), when the gaming machine is hot-started, the notification is given after the initial operation of the movable body is completed (for example, a pachinko gaming machine). When 1 is hot started, the adjustment notification image may be displayed after the initialization operation of the movable body is completed).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the initial motion of the movable body from being difficult to recognize due to the notification.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is the figure which illustrates the production control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpots. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 2nd initialization processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 2nd initialization processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of non-detection time operation control, detection time operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control. 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 real operation confirmation. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of actual operation confirmation operation control in the first movable accessory 300. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of actual operation confirmation operation control in the second movable accessory 400. It is a figure which shows the example of operation control for an actual operation confirmation in the 3rd movable accessory 500. It is a figure which shows the example of operation control at the time of detection of the 1st movable auditors product 300 and the 2nd movable auditors product 400. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing in the initialization processing. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a brightness adjustment interrupt process in the initialization process. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a brightness adjustment scale display process in the initialization process. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of an adjustment notification image display process in the initialization process. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of an adjustment notification image display process in the variable display start waiting process. 7 is a timing chart showing a display timing of an adjustment notification image and the like. It is a figure which shows an example of an adjustment alerting|reporting image etc.

  Modes for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on Examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front surface, front surface) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back surface) side. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a facing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1". Further, in this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly classified into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (an underframe) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ) And is composed of. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In the game area, a game ball is launched from the ball-striking launcher and is driven into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc. Special symbols (also referred to as “special symbols”) that are a plurality of types of identifiable identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are made up of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of turning on and off by the 7-segment LED is different may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. In the following, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are "second special symbols". Also called.

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, the numbers indicating "0" to "9" and the symbol indicating "-"), or the types may be different. May be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be respectively configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating "00" to "99", for example. However, the respective segments indicating “00” to “99” may be configured to variably display “00” to “99” by a display device randomly arranged so as not to be visually recognized.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 4B, for example. In the effect design display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, effect designs (also referred to as decorative designs) that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can identify each are variably displayed. The variable display of the effect design is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, "left ], "middle", "right" in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R, the variation of the effect symbol (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in the respective effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" of the effect display device 5, the final effect symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special drawing game using the first special drawing on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronization with the special figure game, a plurality of types of distinguishable effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the fixed effect symbols are displayed for derivation (or simply referred to as “derivation”). The variable display may be temporarily stopped during the variable display of the effect symbols.

  "Left", "middle", "right" in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R, the effect symbols that are variably displayed include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters). It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). A corresponding design number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. It should be noted that the effect symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “off” can be configured (for example, 7 types or 9 types).

  After the variable display of the effect design is started, until the fixed effect design is displayed for derivation, each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, or the effect symbol In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the "left" effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, such that the symbol numbers flow from the upper to the lower one in order from the smallest symbol number to the largest symbol number. The scroll display is performed, and when the effect symbol having the highest symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, subsequently, the effect symbol having the lowest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed.

  A first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold storage display area 5U are set at two places on the left and right below the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display area 5U, a pending storage display is displayed that allows the number of pending storages of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game (special figure pending storage number) to be specified.

  Here, in order to suspend the variable display corresponding to the special drawing game, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the start winning a prize by entering. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. If the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, etc., the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the reserved memory display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is a round white display, and the gaming ball passing through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved memory display generated based on the start winning due to the entry) is displayed in a round blue shape.

  In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the reservation storage display area, the first special symbol display 4A and the first special symbol display 4B on the upper and lower parts of the second special symbol display 4B, the first special hold for displaying the special figure reserved storage number in a identifiable manner. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first reserved display device 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second reserved display device 25B displays the number of second special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The variable storage pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular.

  Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces which are changed between a normal open state in which it is in a vertical position and an expanded open state in which it is in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning port.

  As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes through (enters) the second starting winning hole. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an enlarged open state that is easy to enter. In addition, although the normal variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second start winning port even in the normally open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole by closing the second starting prize hole in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning port changes into an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2, for example. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the second special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”), the second start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same or different from each other.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the predetermined area is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a big prize hole.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the on state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball is hard to pass (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 that has been opened, the game ball passes through another winning opening (for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). More prize balls will be paid out than when you pass (enter). Therefore, when the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") that is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure game").

  Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reservations as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be asked. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball that has entered one of the general prize holes is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operating handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor of the ball launching device, and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, an upper plate that holds (stores) the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls paid out by lending so that they can be supplied to the ball striking device. (Hit ball supply plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special drawing game, a function of allowing an output signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position to be input, and an effect control board 12 and the like. Is provided with a function of outputting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) forming the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by turning on/off/coloring the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the production LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 displays the operation of the effect display device 5, the operations of the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the third movable accessory 500, and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. All or a part of the above, all or a part of the turning on/off operation of the effect LED 9, etc., is provided with a function of determining the control contents for causing the electric parts for effect to execute a predetermined effect operation. Note that the relay substrate 15 may be omitted.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is a speaker based on commands and control data (sound number, volume level, etc.) from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on/off the effect LED 9 or the like based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit, etc.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected with wirings for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball, such as a so-called sensor. Good. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value according to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command that specifies fluctuation start on the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command designating fluctuation start on the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern and the like.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is a production control command for designating a variable display result. The command 8C00H is a command indicating the result of the pre-determination that "disappear". The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is "probable variation big hit A" in "big hit". The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “probable variation big hit B” in “big hit”. The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the type of "big hit" will be "uncertain variation big hit".

  Command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating variation stop (determination) of effect symbols. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the game state at that time.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") that designates the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state and that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the special winning opening, which notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the jackpot gaming state, and that the special winning opening is in the closed state. The command A3XXH is a big hit end designation command for designating the end of the big hit game state.

  In addition, in the special winning opening opening notification command and the special winning opening opening notification command, for example, the number of times of execution of the round in the normal opening jackpot state or the short-term opening jackpot state (eg, “1” to “16” or “1” to “5 )) is set.

  The command B100H is a first start-winning prize designation command for notifying that the first start-up condition has been established by winning the first start-winning prize opening formed by the normal winning-ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start winning combination designation command for notifying that the second starting condition has been established by winning the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command for designating a demo display. The demo display designation command is transmitted when performing the demo display.

  The command D100(H) is an effect control command that specifies that the main board 11 side has been initialized. The initialization designation command is transmitted at the time of initialization.

  Command D200 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the power supply has been restored. The power restoration specification command is transmitted when the power is restored.

  Command D3XX (H) is a production control command that specifies the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power is restored. In "XX" of the command, a numerical value corresponding to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power is restored is set.

  Here, the contents of the recovery state designation command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3C is a diagram showing an example of the content of the recovery state designation command. As shown in FIG. 3C, if the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power supply is restored is the first special figure game being executed, “01” is set to “XX”. If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power supply is restored is the second special figure game being executed, “02” is set to “XX”. If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power supply is restored is the big hit game state based on the big hit of the first special figure game, "XX" is set to "03". If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power supply is restored is the big hit game state based on the big hit of the second special figure game, “XX” is set to “04”. If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power is restored is any other state than the above, "05" is set to "XX". The restoration state designation command is transmitted when the power is restored.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides a work area for game control, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a program for game control to perform control operation, and a random number value independently of the CPU 103. A random number circuit 104 for updating the numerical data shown and an I/O 105 (Input/Output 105) are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game.

  On the main board 11, a random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, a random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, a random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, a random number value MR4 for general display display result determination, and the like. Numerical data is controlled so that it can be counted. The random number circuit 104 may be any one capable of counting the numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values MR1 to MR4. Regarding the random number values not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 uses various software. It suffices to count by updating the numerical data of.

  FIG. 4 shows the variation pattern of this embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 4 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result is “out”, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. In addition, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for the case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  Normal reach reach effect is executed for the big hit change pattern which is a change pattern corresponding to the case where the change display result is "big hit" and the reach change pattern when the change display mode of the effect design is "reach". There are a normal reach variation pattern and a super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach effects such as super reach α and super reach β are executed. Although only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and as in the case of super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... Alternatively, a normal reach variation pattern may be provided. Further, as the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ,... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set shorter than that of the super reach variation patterns of super reach α and super reach β. .. Further, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is executed, the variation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach β is performed However, the special figure variation time is set to be longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation degree is set to be high, so the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach are set. In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

  In the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, in addition to the game control program, various selection data used for controlling the progress of the game, table data, etc. are stored. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, decisions, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data forming a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data that constitutes the fluctuation pattern table is stored.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used, but the present invention is not limited to this and the first special figure is used. Alternatively, separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, its variable display result is set to "big hit" and the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to for determining whether to control or not based on the random number value MR1.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value (which is compared with the random number value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state) or the certainty changed state (high certainty state) ( Judgment value) is assigned to the special map display result of “big hit” or “out”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit game state with the special figure display result being "big hit". Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability changing state (high-accuracy state), more judgment values than those in the normal state or the time-saving state (low-accuracy state) are special features of the "big hit". It is assigned to the figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high-precision state) in which the probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "big hit" to be controlled in the big-hit gaming state in the normal state or the time saving state (low-precision state) Compared with (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling the big hit gaming state is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a certainty variation state (highly precise state), the probability of being determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when it is the normal state or the time saving state, The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, in the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the big hit game state, the big hit type determination table referred to for determining the big hit type into any of a plurality of kinds based on the random number value MR2, and the random number value MR3. A fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation pattern as any of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 4 is also stored.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 6(A), the determination value for the jackpot type of "probability variation big hit A" and "probability variation big hit B" depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. Are assigned differently. In other words, when the variation special map is the second special figure, there is no allocation to the big hit type of the "probable variation big hit B" having a small number of rounds, and the "probability variation big hit B" is not generated in the variation display of the second special figure By doing so, the high opening control associated with the time saving control causes a small number of prize balls to be obtained during the gaming state in which the game balls are likely to enter the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. It is possible to prevent the frequent occurrence of "" and a decline in the interest of the game. The setting example shown in FIG. 6(A) is merely an example, and jackpot types other than those shown in FIG. 6(A) may be provided. It may be set appropriately.

  Further, as the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101, the variation pattern determination table for the big hit used when it is determined in advance that the "big hit" is predetermined to be "out of bounds". An out-of-range variation pattern determination table that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the reach is more easily determined when the big hit is the big hit, and the possibility of the big hit (reliability and expectation) when the reach occurs is higher. Even if the reach pattern becomes higher, it is more likely that the super reach will be a big hit than the normal reach (reliability or expectation) even if the reach pattern is the same. In order to increase the probability that the probability variation will be a big hit (reliability or expectation), the judgment value corresponding to each fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits and the fluctuation pattern judgment table for deviation. There is.

  The deviation variation pattern determination table includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of pending storages and the time saving state, and the total number of pending storages corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of pending storages and the time saving state. Short non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), short non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total number of pending storage of 5 to 8, short non-reach loss variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of pending storages and the game state (time saving state), the larger the total number of pending storages, the shorter the variation pattern is likely to be executed, that is, the variation per unit time. By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless starting winnings, and during the time saving control (during the time saving state), the variation pattern of the non-reach of shortening is shorter than that when the time saving control is not executed. By increasing (PA1-4) and increasing the number of fluctuations per unit time, it is possible to shorten the period until the next big hit and improve the player's sense of continuous play.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). , When the power is turned on again, the data showing the progress state of the game such as the data showing the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special figure process flag etc.) and the data showing the number of unpaid prize balls are taken over. do it.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game and the like. In the game control data holding area, the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated, but is not yet started. As a hold data of a special figure game using a special figure, a first special figure hold storage unit that stores numerical data indicating a random number value MR1, a random number value MR2, and a random number value MR3, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are formed. Random number value MR1 is reserved data for the special drawing game using the second special drawing which has not been started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. , The second special figure reservation storage unit that stores numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3, the general figure reservation storage unit, and the state can be updated according to the progress of the game such as the special figure process flag. In order to control the progress of the game, a game control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of different flags, a game control timer setting unit provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game A game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count value used, and various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game. It has a game control buffer setting unit.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the production control board 12 is provided with a production control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores a production control program and fixed data, and a work area for the production control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes a process for determining the control content of the display operation on the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 independently update the numerical data indicating the random number value. A random number circuit 124 and an I/O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing various processes for controlling effect operation by the effect electric components. For example, as the processing for controlling these effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I/O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 receives the input via the I/O 125. A transmission process for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  Similar to the main board 11, for example, various random number values (also called production random numbers) for determining execution/non-execution of various effects, type of effect, etc. are set on the side of the effect control board 12. Has been done. Further, in the ROM 121, in addition to the effect control program, various types used for controlling effect operations including the operations of the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the third movable accessory 500. Table data, for example, table data that configures a plurality of determination tables for determining execution and non-execution of various effects, the type of effect, and pattern data that configures the effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern. Remembered

  Among the production control patterns, the special figure variation time production control pattern corresponds to each variation pattern, the variation display of the production symbol in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the derivation display of the confirmed special symbol. It is composed of data indicating the control content of various performance operations such as reach performance for operating and each movable accessory (first movable accessory 300, second movable accessory 400, third movable accessory 500). There is.

  Further, the RAM 122 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used to control the effect operation. The production control data holding area includes a production control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the production operation state, the production control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The effect control timer setting section and the effect control counter setting section, which are provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used to control the progress of, and the data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations are temporarily stored. An effect control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for storing is provided.

  In the present embodiment, in the predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit, the storage area (buffer number “1-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (eg, “4”) of the total reserved storage numbers of the first special figure reserved storages. ~ Area corresponding to "1-4") and a storage area (buffer number "2-1" to "2-" corresponding to the maximum value (eg, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the second special figure reserved memory. 4) is provided, and data that constitutes the pending storage buffer that can specify the status of the pending storage at that time is stored. Based on the data in the pending storage buffer, the first pending storage display is performed. The hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

  A first movable accessory 300, a second movable accessory 400, and a third movable accessory 500 as movable bodies are connected to the effect control board 12, and the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory are connected. The operations of 400 and the third movable accessory 500 are controlled by the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the first movable accessory driving motor 303 for driving the first movable accessory 300, and whether or not the first movable accessory 300 is located at the origin position is detected. The first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 (photo sensor) for driving the second movable accessory drive motors 411 and 421 for driving the second movable accessory 400, and the second movable accessory 400 at the origin position. Second movable accessory origin detection sensors 440A and 440B (photosensors) for detecting whether or not the third movable accessory drive motor 520 for driving the third movable accessory 500 are connected. , The first movable accessory driving motor 303, the second movable accessory driving motors 411, 421, and the third movable accessory driving motor 520 are controlled to control the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400. , The production control board 12 (production control CPU 120) can individually control the operation of the third movable accessory 500, and the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and The production control board 12 (production control CPU 120) can detect whether or not the 3 movable accessory 500 is located at the origin position (initial position).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing various effects related to the game such as effect display variable display control and notice effect based on the effect control command (control information) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. ing. As the notice effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 during the variable display of the effect symbols, for example, a big hit notice effect indicating the possibility of a big hit, a reach notice indicating whether or not a reach is reached, and a stop symbol are announced. A stop symbol notice, a latent notice that announces whether the game state is a stochastic variation state (whether or not it is hidden), such as a plurality of notices executed at the start of variable display or when the reach is established. Then, the effect control CPU 120 operates each movable accessory (the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the third movable accessory 500) from the origin position to the effect position in various effects including these notice effects. It is possible to execute a movable body effect.

  Here, the structure of each of the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the third movable accessory 500 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of operation control for actual operation confirmation in the first movable accessory 300. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of operation control for actual operation confirmation in the second movable accessory 400. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of operation control for actual operation confirmation in the third movable accessory 500.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the first movable accessory 300 is provided at a predetermined position below the effect display device 5 between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2. A base portion 301 fixed to the base portion 301, a first movable portion 302 rotatably provided with respect to the base portion 301, and a first retracted position (origin position, initial position) where the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways. , FIG. 15(A)) and a first effect position (see FIG. 15(B)) in which the first movable portion 302 stands upright at a position away from the first retreat (see FIG. 15(B)). And a first movable accessory driving motor 303 for moving the same. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as the first movable accessory driving motor 303.

  A bearing hole 310 is formed through the base portion 301, and a guide groove 311 having an arc shape centered on the bearing hole 310 is formed around the bearing hole 310. A first movable accessory driving motor 303 is fixedly provided on the back surface at a lower right position of the bearing hole 310 on the back surface of the base portion 301, and a first movable accessory driving motor 303 penetrates through the base portion 301 and protrudes to the front side. A turntable 312 is fixed to the tip.

  A shaft member 313 facing in the front-rear direction is provided at a predetermined position on the periphery of the rotary disk 312, and a lower end of a link member 314 is rotatably supported by the shaft member 313. Further, a detection target portion 315 is provided on the opposite side of the shaft member 313 in the peripheral edge of the turntable 312, and the detection target portion 315 is provided below the turntable 312 and is a first movable accessory origin detection sensor. By being detected by 316, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the first movable portion 302 is located at the tilted position (origin position). That is, the first movable accessory 300 is a target object accessory to be subjected to non-detection operation control or detection operation control described later.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable portion 302 retracts below the display screen of the effect display device 5 when in the first retreat position (see FIG. 1), and the first effect position away from the first retreat position. In, at least a part is superimposed on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5.

  The first movable portion 302 is provided on a rotating member 320 rotatably provided with respect to the base portion 301, and the front surface portion thereof can emit light by, for example, a built-in light emitting body (not shown). The rotating member 320 is a substantially plate-shaped member that extends in the left-right direction. The rotating member 320 has a rotating shaft 325 that is inserted into the bearing hole 310 from the rear side and a guide that is provided on the left side of the rotating shaft 325 so as to project. It has a first guide shaft 326 inserted into the groove 311 from the rear side, and a second guide shaft 327 protruding from the upper right of the rotating shaft 325 and inserted into the guide groove 311 from the rear side.

  The upper end of the link member 314 is rotatably supported at the tip of the second guide shaft 327 that is inserted into the guide groove 311 and projects toward the front surface of the base portion 301. That is, the turntable 312 and the rotating member 320 are connected via the link member 314. Further, a coil spring 328 that constantly urges the rotating member 320 toward the first effect position side is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 325.

  In the first movable accessory 300 thus configured, at the origin position (initial position), the first movable portion 302 is located at the tilted position as shown in FIG. 15(A). Then, the first movable accessory drive motor 303 rotates the turntable 312 clockwise in a front view, and the link member 314 pulls the second guide shaft 327 downward, so that the rotation shaft 325 is centered. The front view rotates clockwise by about 90 degrees, and the first movable portion 302 rotates to the standing position which is the first effect position shown in FIG. 15(B). It should be noted that since the biasing force of the coil spring 328 acts when rotating from the first retracted position to the first effect position, the load applied to the first movable accessory driving motor 303 is reduced. Further, by driving the first movable accessory driving motor 303 in the reverse direction, the first movable accessory driving motor 303 is rotated from the first retracted position to the first effect position.

  Further, when the first movable accessory 300 moves to the first retracted position, the first guide shaft 326 comes into contact with one end of the guide groove 311 to rotate the first movable accessory 300 counterclockwise in a front view. Is regulated, and the second guide shaft 327 contacts the other end of the guide groove 311 when the first movable accessory 300 moves to the first effect position, so that the first movable accessory 300 rotates clockwise when viewed from the front. Rotation is restricted.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the second movable accessory 400 is provided with a second movable portion 401 extending in the left-right direction and slightly shorter than the left-right dimension of the effect display device 5, and an effect display extending in the up-down direction. The second movable portion 402 having substantially the same size as the vertical size of the device 5. The second movable parts 401 and 402 are provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5. Further, the second movable portion 402 is provided at a position behind the second movable portion 401. The second movable portion 401 is a panel that displays, for example, the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when in the second retracted position to be described later, and the second movable portion in the upper position of the effect display device 5. A part is hidden by a logo panel 450 provided in front of 401.

  A rack gear 410 oriented in the vertical direction is fixed to the left end of the second movable portion 401, and the rack gear 410 has a pinion gear 412 fixed to the drive shaft of a second movable accessory driving motor 411 including a stepping motor. Are meshed. The second movable accessory driving motor 411 is fixed to a base portion (not shown) provided on the left side of the effect display device 5. The second movable portion 401 is guided by an unillustrated guide member so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

  Therefore, the second movable portion 401 is moved by the second movable accessory driving motor 411 to a second retracted position above the effect display device 5 (origin position, initial position, see position indicated by solid line in FIG. 16A). , A vertical direction between a second effect position (refer to a position indicated by a chain double-dashed line in FIG. 16B) which is arranged at a substantially central position in the vertical direction in front of the effect display device 5 and is apart from the second retracted position. It is supposed to be able to move back and forth.

  Further, a detected portion 430A is provided on the right end portion of the second movable portion 401, and the detected portion 430A is detected by a second movable accessory origin detection sensor 440A provided on the base portion side. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the second movable portion 401 is located at the second retracted position (origin position).

  A rack gear 420 facing in the left-right direction is fixed to an upper end of the second movable portion 402, and the rack gear 420 has a pinion gear 422 fixed to a drive shaft of a second movable accessory driving motor 421 including a stepping motor. Are meshed. The second movable accessory driving motor 421 is fixed to a base portion (not shown) at a substantially central position in the left-right direction above the effect display device 5. The second movable portion 402 is guided by an unillustrated guide member so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

  Therefore, the second movable portion 402 is driven by the second movable accessory driving motor 421 to the second retracted position to the left of the effect display device 5 (see the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 16A) and the effect display device 5. It is possible to reciprocate in the left-right direction between a second effect position (see a position indicated by a chain double-dashed line in FIG. 16(B)) which is arranged at a substantially central position in the left-right direction in front of.

  Further, a detected part 430B is provided at the lower end of the second movable part 402 so that the detected part 430B can be detected by the second movable accessory origin detection sensor 440B provided on the base side. Then, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the second movable portion 402 is located at the second retracted position (origin position). That is, the second movable accessory 400 is an operation target accessory that is the target of the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control described later.

  In the second movable accessory 400 configured as described above, at the second retracted position (origin position, initial position), as shown in FIG. The 2 movable part 402 is located on the left side of the effect display device 5. Then, the second movable parts 401, 402 move to the second effect position shown in FIG. 16B by driving the second movable accessory driving motors 411, 421, and the second movable accessory driving motor 411, 421. By driving 421 in the reverse direction, the second effect position is moved to the second retracted position.

  In addition, although not particularly shown, the second movable accessory 400 has the second movable parts 401 and 402 contact the restricted part on the base part side when the second movable part 400 moves to the second retracted position. The movement of the movable accessory 400 toward the second retracted position is restricted.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the third movable accessory 500 is partially rendered at the lower right position of the effect display device 5 between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2. It is provided so as to overlap with the display device 5. The third movable accessory 500 has a base portion 501 fixed to a predetermined position and having a circular shape in a front view, a third movable portion 502 rotatably provided with respect to the base portion 501, and a third movable portion 502. And a third movable accessory driving motor 520 that rotates (rotates) about a rotation shaft 503 that faces the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as the third movable accessory driving motor 520.

  A third movable accessory driving motor 520 is provided above the rotary shaft 503 on the back surface of the base portion 501, and a first gear 505 is fixed to the tip of the drive shaft 520A of the third movable accessory driving motor 520. There is. The second gear 506 is meshed with the first gear 505, and the third gear 507 fixed to the rear end of the rotary shaft 503 is meshed with the second gear 506. When the first gear 505 rotates, the rotational force of the first gear 505 is transmitted to the third movable portion 502 via the second gear 506 and the third gear 507, so that the third movable portion 502 moves. It rotates normally or reversely around the rotating shaft 503.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the third movable portion 502 has a circular shape when viewed from the front, has a predetermined pattern on the front surface, and is provided so that the front surface can emit light by a built-in light emitting body (not shown). ing. As described above, the third movable portion 502 has a circular shape when viewed from the front, and the predetermined pattern has no particular upper and lower sides, and the third movable portion 502 does not move from the predetermined position only by rotating about the rotation axis 503. No position is set. Therefore, it is an action non-target accessory that does not have an origin detection sensor for detecting the origin position.

  Next, the main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. Although the operation will be described below with reference to a flowchart and the like, in each operation, a process or the like not shown in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, initialization of the built-in device of the game control microcomputer 100 and setting of the RAM 102 in an accessible state are performed.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a clear switch (not shown) is pressed and turned on. Whether or not it is turned on is determined, for example, by whether or not the on signal output from the clear switch is input through the input port of the I/O 105.

  When the clear switch is turned on, such as when an ON signal is input, the CPU 105 clears the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, so the CPU 103 performs the processing that is executed when the power is normally turned on.

  When the clear switch is off, the CPU 103 determines whether the data protection process is being executed. The data protection process is a process executed by the CPU 103 when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and is a process for protecting the data stored in the RAM 102 when an electric power cut or the like occurs. In this embodiment, the data protection process includes a power supply stop process such as addition of parity data. Whether the data protection process has been performed may be determined by the state of the backup flag set in the RAM 102 in the power supply stop process or the like. If the data protection process is not executed, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the CPU 103 performs the process executed when the power is normally turned on.

  On the other hand, when the clear switch is not pressed and the data protection process is executed, there is a possibility that the power supply was stopped and restarted due to the power interruption. Therefore, the CPU 103 checks the data of the RAM 102 and confirms that it is normal. Determine whether or not. In this embodiment, as a data check, a parity check using the parity data added in the power supply stoppage process is performed. In the power supply stop processing, a checksum is calculated for the data in the RAM 102 and stored in the RAM 102, and a checksum is calculated for the data in the RAM 102 by the same processing as the power supply stop processing, and both checksums are compared. Therefore, data check may be performed.

  When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like, the check result is normal because the data in the RAM 102 should have been backed up. If the check result is not normal, it means that the backup data is different from the data when the power supply was stopped. If the data check is abnormal, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, and therefore the process executed at the normal power-on is executed.

  If the check result is normal, it can be determined that the power supply was stopped and restarted due to the power interruption, and therefore the CPU 103 performs a recovery process for recovering the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state when the power supply was stopped. Specifically, the contents of the backup setting table are set in the RAM 102 by referring to the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101. The RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup table, initialization data is set for the areas of the storage contents of the RAM 102 that may be initialized. By setting the contents of the backup setting table in the RAM 102, the stored contents of the RAM 102 that have not been initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state when the power supply is stopped, a region in which the output state of the output port of the I/O 105 is stored, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls. It is the part where there is.

  The variable display result to be backed up is the variable display result of the special figure game being executed if the special figure game is being executed, and the latest special figure is being displayed if the special figure game is not being executed. The variable display result of a game is shown. If there is no latest special figure game, the variable display result may indicate a loss.

  In this embodiment, when the power is restored, the backup data is used in the special symbol process process and the normal symbol process process, which will be described later, and the game control is executed, so that the power supply is restarted after the power interruption. At times, processing in the state at the time of power interruption is restarted, and game control from the state stopped at the time of power stop is restarted.

  In this embodiment, both the backup flag and the data check are used to confirm whether or not the data in the RAM 102 is saved, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the data check may be used as a trigger for executing the recovery process from the power stop.

  After the recovery processing from the power stop, the CPU 103 transmits a power recovery command according to the state of the restored pachinko gaming machine 1 restored by the recovery processing.

  After the restoration, a process of transmitting a power restoration command, a display result designation command, a restoration state designation command, and a special figure pending storage number designation command as the power restoration command is performed.

  In the process executed when the power is normally turned on, the CPU 103 performs an initialization process. For example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Although the predetermined data is initialized to 0 by the clearing process, it may be initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. Further, the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 102. Also, the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the RAM 102 by referring to the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101. In this way, the states of various flags, the values of various timers, various data, etc. are initialized.

  After that, the CPU 103 transmits an initialization designation command. For example, on the production control board 12 side, when the initialization designation command is received, a screen display for notifying that the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been initialized on the production display device 5, that is, an initialization notification. You may do it.

  After transmitting the power restoration command or the initialization designation command according to the state at the time of restoration, the CPU 103 initializes the random number circuit 104.

  After that, the timer interrupt is set. For example, the register setting of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). After that, a predetermined information output process is executed (S13).

  Next, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed (S14). Then, the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 8 is executed (S15).

  Subsequent to the special symbol process processing, the display operation on the ordinary symbol display device 20 (for example, turning on and off the segment LED, etc.) is controlled, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the tilting of the movable blade of the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are controlled. Normal symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed (S16). After that, by executing the command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). After that, depending on the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

  In the starting prize processing of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first starting prize or a second starting prize by the first starting mouth switch 22A or the second starting mouth switch 22B. If there is a prize, a random number value MR1, MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored in the highest rank of the empty entry in the first special figure pending storage unit when the first starting prize is held, and when the second starting winning is held, the second special figure pending Stored at the top of the empty entries in the storage section.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence or absence of the hold data. Further, based on the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR1, it is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a deviating symbol) is set corresponding to the variable display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1".

  The fluctuation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In the fluctuation pattern setting process, a process of determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types using the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 based on the result of pre-determining whether or not the fluctuation display result is a “big hit” It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In the special symbol variation process, a process for setting for changing the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts changing. It includes the process of measuring. When the variation elapsed time of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing setting for stopping display (deriving) of a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Has been. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on, and when the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In the big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., processing to start execution of the round in the big hit game state and set to open the big winning opening, etc. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "29 seconds", and the opening number of the special winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is set to "non-probable variation big hit" or "probability variation". If it is a big hit A, it is set to "16 times". On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot B”, the number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit opening process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, after the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". ..

  The post-big hit opening process of S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big hit opening post processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the maximum winning opening maximum number of times, reached the maximum winning opening maximum value In this case, a process for making settings for transmitting a big hit end designation command is included. When the number of rounds executed has not reached the maximum winning opening maximum number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum winning opening maximum number is reached, the special drawing is opened. The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit ending process of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". The big hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  In the jackpot end process, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read to determine whether the jackpot type is "non-probable variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot B". Identify. Then, when it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not the "non-probability variation jackpot", the setting (probability variation flag setting) for starting the probability variation control is performed.

  In addition, when the specified jackpot type is “non-probable variation jackpot”, the setting for starting the time saving control (setting of the time saving flag and the upper limit of the special figure game that can be executed during the time saving control is performed in advance). The predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the hour/hour counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main process shown in FIG. 9. In the main processing, first, a first initialization processing (S50) for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control, and the like. A second initialization process for returning the movable accessory 300, 400, 500 to the origin position and confirming the operation is performed (S51). After that, the CPU 120 for effect control shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (ON) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing (S54). In the command analysis processing, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the second initialization processing (S51) of this embodiment. In the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the movable accessory to be operated first based on the setting data (S101). The setting data includes the order data of the movable accessory, and in the present embodiment, the order of the first movable accessory 300→the second movable accessory 400→the third movable accessory 500 is preset as the order. Has been done. Therefore, when S101 is executed for the first time, the first movable accessory 300 is specified as the target movable accessory.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory specified in S101 is an origin detection target accessory that requires origin detection (S102).

  In the present embodiment, as the origin detection target accessory that needs to perform the origin detection, the first movable accessory 300 having the first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 and the second movable accessory origin detection sensor 440A, The second movable accessory 400 having 440B is applicable, and the third movable accessory 500 having no origin detection sensor is not applicable. Therefore, when the movable accessory specified in S101 is the first movable accessory 300 or the second movable accessory 400, the determination is “Y”, while the movable accessory specified in S101 is the first movable accessory. If it is the 3 movable accessory 500, it is determined to be "N".

  When it is determined to be "N" in S102, the process proceeds to S130. On the other hand, when it is determined to be "Y" in S102, the process proceeds to S103, the detection state of the origin detection sensor corresponding to the action target accessory is specified (S103), and it is determined whether or not the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. That is, it is determined whether or not the target movable accessory is located at the origin position (initial position) (S104).

  If the position is not at the origin position (initial position) (S104; N), the process proceeds to S105, where 0 is set in the non-detection operation number counter for counting the number of executions of non-detection operation control. (S105), as the control speed for operating the target object, the target speed is the same as the lowest speed (see FIG. 12 and FIG. 13) in the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) described later. The minimum control speed for operating the accessory is set (S106), and the drive motor of the target accessory, for example, if the target accessory is the first movable accessory 300, the first movable accessory drive motor 303. Is driven toward the origin position (S107), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S108). The timer count of the non-detection operation period timer may be performed, for example, by counting the number of signals output from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process at regular intervals. .

  Then, the process moves to a monitoring state in which the origin detection sensor is in the detection state and whether or not the non-detection operation period timer reaches a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S109, S110).

  By driving a driving device (for example, the first movable accessory driving motor 303) of the operation target accessory to the origin position direction, the operation target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position), and the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. If so, the drive of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped and the process proceeds to S130. On the other hand, if the non-detection operation period timer has a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, if the operation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, S112. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). (S113).

  If the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped, and the origin return error of the operation accessory accessory is stored (S114). Proceed to S130. That is, in the non-detection operation control, when the operation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position), the actual operation confirmation operation control to be described later is not executed for the operation target accessory (the target operation target object). The origin return error is stored in order to put the operation target accessory in the dead end state, and the process proceeds to S130.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the operation target accessory is put into the dead end state, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, if the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the error processing is started and the error processing is executed, thereby performing the second initialization processing. The production control main process may be interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120 or the like) may not be activated (dead end state).

  When the action target accessory is in the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated. For example, the effect control CPU 120 inputs the input signal (which indicates that the movable accessory is operated). For example, it is preferable to execute processing such as invalidating acceptance of a detection signal of an effect button or the like, or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter does not reach the operation error determination number, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped, the process returns to S106, and the processes of S106 to S108 are performed again. Starting the operation (non-detection operation control) of moving the operation target accessory to the origin position at the lowest speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation (long initialization operation control), and monitoring states in S109 and S110 described above. Move to.

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S110 that the error determination time has elapsed, the operation (non-detection operation control) of moving the repeatedly operated target accessory to the origin position (initial position) is performed until the number of operation error determinations is reached. If the action target accessory is detected at the origin position (initial position) while the operation is being performed, the process proceeds to S130 without proceeding to S114.

  On the other hand, if it is determined to be "Y" in S104 and the process proceeds to S120, after setting the detection operation count counter to 0, the detection operation process data is set (S121a), and the detection operation process timer is set. The timer count of is started (S121b). Note that, as the timer count of the detection time operation process timer, as with the timer count of the non-detection time operation period timer described above, the signal output from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process at regular intervals is used. It may be performed by counting the number. Further, in the detection operation process data of the present embodiment, as a control speed for operating the operation target accessory, the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation (long initialization operation control) described later (FIG. 12, FIG. 13), the minimum control speed for operating the target object accessory at the same operation speed is described (set).

  Then, the target object is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the set operation process data for detection (S122), and it is determined whether the process data is completed (S123). If the process is not completed, the process returns to S122, and the action target accessory is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the detection process process data.

  As described above, in the detection operation control, the minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the detection operation process data until the detection operation process data is completed, that is, the operation control for actual operation confirmation (long initial operation) At the lowest speed in the control operation, the operation of temporarily leaving the origin position (initial position) and returning to the origin position (initial position) from a position away from the origin position (initial position) is performed (see FIG. 12). It should be noted that the position away from the origin position is a position near the origin position, that is, a position where the detected part of each movable accessory cannot be detected by each origin sensor and is a predetermined position closer to the origin position than each effect position ( It is set as the detection operation position).

  If it is determined in S123 that the set operation process data during detection is completed, the drive of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped, the process proceeds to S124, and the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. It is determined (confirmed) whether or not the action target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position).

  If the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, if the operation target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to S130.

  On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state, that is, when the operation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position), 1 is added to the detection time operation number counter (S126). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3) (S127). When the value of the number-of-operations counter at the time of detection has reached the number of operation error determinations, the process proceeds to S128, the origin return error of the operation target accessory is stored (S128), and the process proceeds to S130. That is, in the operation control during detection, when the operation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position), the actual operation confirmation operation control to be described later is not executed for the operation target accessory (the operation concerned). The origin return error is stored in order to put the target accessory in the dead end state), and the process proceeds to S130.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the operation count counter during detection reaches the operation error determination count in S127, the operation target accessory is put into the dead end state, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the value of the operation count counter during detection reaches the operation error determination count in S113, the error processing is started and the second initialization processing is interrupted by executing the error processing. By doing so, the effect control main process may be interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 may be set to a state where it is not activated (dead end state).

  In addition, when the action target accessory is in a dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 inputs an input signal (for example, effect) for operating the movable accessory. It is preferable to execute processing such as invalidating acceptance of a detection signal (such as a button) or not operating the movable accessory even when the input signal is input.

  In S130, which is executed when it is determined as “N” in S102, when determined as “Y” in S109, or when determined as “Y” in S124, it is determined that the movable accessory is still to be operated. It is determined whether or not there is any remaining movable accessory, and when there is no remaining movable accessory (specifically, when the operation target accessory is the third movable accessory 500), Then, the processing shifts to the processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when there is a remaining movable accessory, the process proceeds to S131, the movable accessory to be operated next is specified, and then the process returns to S102, and the specified action target accessory is described above after S102. The process is executed similarly.

  When S131 is executed when the action target accessory is the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400 is specified as the operation target accessory based on the setting data, and the operation target accessory is determined. When S131 is executed when is the second movable accessory 400, the third movable accessory 500 is specified as the operation target accessory based on the setting data.

  Next, the processing shown in FIG. 11 will be described. In S200 shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 firstly, similarly to S101 described above, the movable accessory (confirmation target accessory) that is first to be confirmed in operation based on the setting data. ) Is specified (S200). Next, it is determined whether or not the origin return error of the target winning combination is stored (S201).

  When the origin return error of the confirmation target accessory is stored, the process proceeds to S220 without executing the processes of S202a to S213. By doing so, in the present embodiment, the actual operation confirmation operation control is not performed for the movable accessory judged to be the origin return error in these non-detection operation control and detection operation control. ..

  On the other hand, when the origin return error of the confirmation target accessory is not stored, the process proceeds to S202a to set the actual operation confirmation process data corresponding to the confirmation target accessory. That is, if the confirmation target accessory is the first movable accessory 300, the actual operation confirmation process data of the first movable accessory 300 is set, and if the confirmation target accessory is the second movable accessory 400, the 2 Set the actual operation confirmation process data of the movable accessory 400, and if the confirmation target accessory is the third movable accessory 500, set the actual operation confirmation process data of the third movable accessory 500. Incidentally, in each of these actual operation confirmation process data, the control speed and the like are described (set) so that the movable accessory performs the same operation as the actual operation in the movable body effect in the effect.

  Next, the timer count of the actual operation confirmation process timer is started (S202b). As the timer count of the process timer for confirming the actual operation, the signal output from the CTC initialized in the first initialization processing at regular intervals is the same as the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer described above. It may be performed by counting the number of.

  Then, in the set actual operation confirmation process data, the confirmation target accessory is operated at the control speed set corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer (S203), and the process data is completed. It is determined whether or not (S204), and when the process data is not completed, the process returns to S203 and the confirmation target accessory is set corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer at that time. It operates based on the controlled speed.

  In this way, until the actual operation confirmation process data is completed, the confirmation target accessory is operated at the control speed set in the actual operation confirmation process data corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer. By doing so, the control speed of the confirmation target accessory is sequentially changed in time series, and the same acceleration or deceleration as the control speed set when actually operating the movable accessory is performed in the movable body effect. You can

  Then, in the determination of S204, when it is determined that the set process data for confirming the actual operation is completed, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped and the target accessory is the origin target accessory. It is determined whether or not (S204a). If the target accessory is not the origin detection target accessory, that is, if it is the third movable accessory 500, the process proceeds to S220, and if the target accessory is the third movable accessory 500, the process proceeds to S222. On the other hand, if the target accessory is the origin detection target accessory, that is, if it is the first movable accessory 300 or the second movable accessory 400, whether or not the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, the operation It is determined (confirmed) whether or not the target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position) (S205).

  If the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, if the confirmation target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state, that is, when the confirmation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position), the non-detection operation control described above (see FIG. 10) is performed. The processing of S206 to S213 is performed in order to position the target accessory at the origin position (initial position).

  Specifically, after setting 0 to the non-detection operation number counter for counting the number of executions of non-detection operation control (S206), operation control for actual operation confirmation as control speed (long initialization operation control) The minimum control speed for operating the operation target accessory at the same operation speed as the minimum speed in step S207 is set (S207), and the drive device of the confirmation target accessory, for example, the confirmation target accessory is the first movable accessory 300. For example, the drive of the first movable accessory driving motor 303 is started in the direction of the origin position (initial position) (S208), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S209).

  Then, a transition is made to a monitoring state in which the origin detection sensor is in the detection state and whether or not the non-detection operation period timer has a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S210, S211).

  The target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position) by driving the target accessory driving device (for example, the first movable accessory driving motor 303) toward the origin position (initial position), and the origin detection sensor detects it. If the state is reached, it is determined as “Y” in S210 and the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, if the non-detection operation period timer has a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, if the confirmation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time elapses, S212. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). Yes (S213).

  When the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number, the process proceeds to S220. In this embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S213, the operation target accessory is put into the dead end state, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the number of operation error determinations in S213, the origin return error of the operation target accessory is stored, and the operation target accessory will be described below. May not perform the actual operation. Alternatively, by starting the error processing and executing the error processing, the second initialization processing is interrupted, the effect control main processing is interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 is not activated. (Dead end state) may be set.

  In addition, when the action target accessory is in a dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 inputs an input signal (for example, effect) for operating the movable accessory. It is preferable to execute processing such as invalidating acceptance of a detection signal (such as a button) or not operating the movable accessory even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, if the value of the non-detection operation count counter does not reach the operation error determination count, the process returns to S207, and the processing of S207, S208, and S209 is performed again to confirm the actual target operation of the confirmation target accessory. The operation for moving to the origin position (initial position) at the lowest speed in the operation control for operation (long initialization operation control) (operation for returning to the origin) is started, and the process shifts to the monitoring state of S210 and S211 described above.

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S211 that the error determination time has elapsed, the operation (non-detection operation control) of repeatedly moving the target accessory to the origin position (initial position) is executed until the number of operation error determinations is reached. If the target accessory is detected at the origin position (initial position) during this, the process proceeds to S220.

  In step S220, which is executed when "Y" is determined in S201, "N" is determined in S204a, "Y" is determined in S205, or "Y" is determined in S210 , It is determined whether or not there is a remaining movable accessory that is not yet a target of the operation confirmation among the movable accessories, and when there is no remaining movable accessory (specifically, the target object of the operation confirmation). When the object is the third movable accessory 500), the record of the error stored in S114 or S128 is cleared (S222) and the process ends, while the remaining movable accessory exists. , S221 to specify the movable accessory to be checked next, and then return to S201 to similarly perform the above-described processing from S201 on the specified target accessory.

  Here, the operation mode and control contents of the movable accessory by the execution of the second initialization processing shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG. 12 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing operation modes of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the production control CPU 120. 13, (A) is an explanatory view showing a control speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, (B) is an explanatory view showing a control speed in the detection time operation control, and (C) is a control speed in the non-detection time operation control. FIG.

  12 and 13, the non-detection operation control (short initialization operation control) and the detection operation control (short) in the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400, which are the origin detection target accessories. Only the initialization operation control) and the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) will be described, and description of the third movable accessory 500 that is not the origin detection target accessory will be omitted. Further, the reciprocating operation distance (rotation range) of the first movable part 302 of the first movable accessory 300 and the reciprocating operation distance (moving range) of the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second movable accessory 400 are the same. However, for convenience of description, description will be made using the same conceptual diagram.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the first movable part 302 of the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second movable accessory 400 respectively have an origin position (a retracted position, an initial position) and an effect position. The reciprocating motion between the origin position and the effect position and the returning operation from the effect position to the origin position are actually performed in the above-described movable object effect.

  When the detected part of the movable accessory is not detected by the origin detection sensor when the second initialization process is executed, the effect control CPU 120, that is, the movable accessory is for some reason (for example, transportation or installation on a game island). Sometimes it has moved from the origin position, or if the origin could not be returned during the previous operation (for example, when performing performance, it is not possible to confirm the origin return of the movable accessory due to motor out-of-step, failure, catching, etc. Or a position error other than the origin position (such as when an accessory error (abnormal operation) occurs, such as when the machine moves from the origin position due to vibration of the gaming machine) (for example, non-detection operation in FIG. 12) When it is at a predetermined position between the origin position and the effect position, such as a position indicated by a black circle corresponding to the control, the non-detection operation control for returning the origin is executed. When this non-detection operation control is executed, since the movable accessory is located at a position away from the origin position, the only operation is to move the movable accessory toward the origin position.

  In addition, when the second initialization process is executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the first movable part 302 of the first movable accessory 300 and the detected parts of the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second movable accessory 400 are not detected. When detected by the origin detection sensor, the operation control at the time of detection is executed.

  For example, in order to ensure that the detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor, a predetermined period is set between when the detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor and when the movement of the movable accessory toward the origin position is restricted. When the operable range (for example, play) is set, the home position may be restored and the operation may stop at a position further inward than the position detected by the home position detection sensor. Therefore, even when the detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor, the detection-time operation control for returning the movable accessory to the more accurate origin position is performed.

  In this detection operation control, it is necessary to move the movable accessory to a position away 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 movable accessory to the origin position, the movable accessory is moved from the origin position to the detection operation position in the vicinity of the origin position and then returned to the origin position. That is, the reciprocating operation is performed at a distance shorter than the actual operation (see FIGS. 18A and 18B).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control in the second initialization process, and then executes the actual operation confirmation operation control. The operation control for confirming the actual operation is the same as the actual operation actually performed by the movable accessory in various effects and the like.

  Next, the control speeds set when the production control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control will be compared. The speeds shown in FIGS. 13(A), 13(B), and 13(C) are control speeds set by the production control CPU 120 to operate each movable accessory, and are the movable accessory. Is different from the actual operating speed of. That is, for example, in the case of operating a predetermined movable accessory, even if the same control speed is set in one movement section and another movement section between the origin position and the effect position, one movement section and another When the mode is different from the moving section of (for example, a section with and without a spring, a straight section and a curved section), or even when moving up and down even in the same moving section, the movable accessory actually operates. The operating speed in the case of causing it may be different from the control speed. Even if the same control speed is set for the movable accessory, if there is a difference in size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc. of each movable accessory, the actual operation of each movable accessory The speeds are not always the same. In the case of operating a plurality of movable accessory with the stepping motor of the same performance, even if the same control speed is set for each movable accessory, the size, weight, operating mode, operating distance, If there is a difference in the drive mechanism, the actual operating speed of each movable accessory does not necessarily become the same.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the actual operation check operation control, it corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer in the set actual operation check process data. The confirmation target accessory is operated based on the set control speed. Specifically, control is performed to accelerate from the origin position and then decelerate and stop at the effect position, and to accelerate from the effect position and then decelerate and stop at the origin position. That is, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation for confirming that each movable accessory can operate normally, the control speed of the movable accessory is changed from low speed→high speed→low speed between the origin position and the effect position. Change in order. In other words, when executing the movable body effect of each movable accessory, the effect control CPU 120 sets the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed. Since each movable accessory is controlled to operate at a speed within the range, the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed are also executed when the actual operation confirmation operation control is executed. Each movable accessory is controlled to operate at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed) as a speed.

  That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are the actual operation speed of the movable accessory, and the control speed is set so as to be the minimum speed and the maximum speed as the operation speed. Will be done. In the following, when the movable accessory is operated based on the minimum control speed, it operates at the minimum speed, and when the movable accessory is operated based on the maximum control speed, it operates at the maximum speed. As described below.

  Here, the control speed is set so that the operation speed during acceleration and deceleration of the movable accessory becomes the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. Also, when returning to the origin position after moving to the effect position, the movable accessory is controlled by controlling it to be the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control for a longer time than when stopping at the effect position. After surely decelerating, the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor.

  As shown in FIG. 13(B), when performing the detection-time operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always confirms the actual operation during the period from the origin position to the effect position and during the effect position to the origin position. The movable accessory is controlled to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control for use. That is, the effect control CPU 120 causes the maximum speed in the detection-time operation control as the first operation control to be equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (in the present embodiment, the actual operation confirmation is performed). Control so that the movable accessory is operated based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control so that the speed is the same as the minimum speed in the operation control.

  In addition, in the case of motion control during detection, the movement distance of the movable accessory is shorter than that in the motion control for actual motion confirmation. The detection sensor may not be able to reliably detect the detected part, or the movable accessory may be damaged due to the impact when the movable accessory returns to the origin position from a short distance and its movement is restricted. Control to operate at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, when performing the non-detection time operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always moves from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. It is controlled so that it operates at the lowest speed (first speed) in the actual operation confirmation operation control. That is, the effect control CPU 120 causes the maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control to be less than or equal to the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (this embodiment). In the example, the movable accessory is always operated based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation check operation control so that the speed is the same as the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control. Control.

  In this case, it is unclear how far away the movable accessory is from the origin position, so if the movable accessory was located near the origin position, the When operated at the control speed, that is, at high speed, when the movable accessory returns to the origin position, the origin detection sensor cannot reliably detect the detected part, or the movable accessory returns to the origin position from a short distance. Since there is a risk that the movable accessory or the like will be damaged by the impact when the movement is restricted, the movement is controlled so as to operate at the lowest speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when performing the non-detection time operation control or the detection time operation control as the first operation control, the effect control CPU 120 sets the minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Based on this, control is performed so that the movable accessory always operates at a single (constant) operation speed. Since these minimum velocities are the minimum velocities in the actual operation confirmation motion control corresponding to each movable accessory and are not the common operation velocities for each movable accessory, the minimum velocities in each movable accessory may differ. .

  Specifically, the first movable part 302 of the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second movable accessory 400 are, as shown in FIGS. Since the operation mode, the operation distance, and the drive mechanism including the drive motor are different, the actual operation speed of the movable accessory is different even when the same control speed is set. Further, even when different control speeds are set for the respective movable accessory, the actual operation speed of the movable accessory is different. In this way, the minimum speed is an operation speed based on the control speed set according to each movable accessory, and the control is performed so as to operate at the optimum minimum speed for the movable accessory. It is possible to reliably detect the accessory at the origin position.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the production control process process (S55) of the production control main process. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5 according to the storage content of the hold storage buffer. A pending display update process for updating the display is executed (S72).

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

  Variable display start waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed in the command analysis process whether or not the variation pattern designation command is received. If the variation pattern designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start processing (S74).

  Production symbol variation start processing (S74): control is performed so that variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect during the process of changing the effect symbol (S75).

  Production symbol fluctuation process (S75): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) forming the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop processing (S76).

  Production symbol fluctuation stop process (S76): Based on the reception of the production control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing the stop of all symbols, the variation of the production symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S77) or the variable display start waiting process (S73).

  Big hit display processing (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying occurrence of big hit on the effect display device 5. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit game process (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): The big hit game is controlled. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit ending effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect processing (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (S73).

  The effect control CPU 120 has a predetermined timing (for example, a movable body effect) in the effect symbol variation process (S75), the big hit display process (S77), the big hit game process (S78), the big hit game process (S78), and the like. When the execution condition of is satisfied), it is possible to execute the movable body effect of moving the movable accessory between the origin position and the effect position.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the first retracted position in which the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways (see FIG. 15A) and the first retracted position A first movable auditors object 300 rotatably provided between the first movable portion 302 and a first effect position (see FIG. 15(B)) in which the first movable section 302 stands upright vertically, and the effect display device 5. A second retracted position (origin position, initial position, see FIG. 16A) that retracts to the side of and a second away from the second retracted position, which is arranged at a substantially central position in the vertical direction in front of the effect display device 5. A second movable accessory 400 provided so as to be capable of reciprocating with respect to the effect position (see FIG. 16B), and a first movable accessory drive motor 303 as a drive unit for operating the movable accessory. A second movable accessory driving motor 411, 421, a production control CPU 120 as a control means for controlling the operation of the movable accessory by the first movable accessory driving motor 303 and the second movable accessory driving motors 411, 421; The production control CPU 120 includes the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control as the first operation control, and the actual operation as the second operation control for confirming that the movable accessory can normally operate. It is possible to execute the operation confirmation operation control and the third operation control for performing the movable body effect by the movable accessory. When the actual operation confirmation operation control is executed, the minimum speed (low speed) which is the first speed ) And a maximum speed (high speed) as a second speed higher than the minimum speed, the movable accessory is controlled to operate, and non-detection operation control or detection operation control is executed. The movable 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 second operation control.

  By doing so, in the first operation control, the movable accessory operates at a speed at which it can be stopped at any timing, so that the movable accessory can be safely positioned at the origin position. Specifically, in non-detection operation control and detection operation control, the distance to move the movable accessory to the origin position may be shorter than in actual operation confirmation operation control. By setting the maximum speed in the time motion control to be the minimum speed in the actual motion confirmation motion control, the detected part can be reliably detected by the detection means, and the movement regulation is performed while moving the movable accessory at high speed. It is possible to avoid damage due to the impact.

  When performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control, when controlling the movable accessory to operate 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 operation is performed. The control speed set when executing the temporal operation control and the minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation 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 120 always sets a preset (constant) operation speed, that is, always to the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 are controlled to operate.

  By doing so, the speed at which the first movable accessory 300 or the second movable accessory 400 is located at the origin position can be made constant, and the first movable accessory 300 or the second movable accessory 400 can be obtained. Can be prevented from being damaged.

  Moreover, when performing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The object 400 is controlled to operate.

  By doing this, the speed is excessively reduced while ensuring the safe operation of the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 (for example, if the speed is slower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). By selecting the maximum speed (first speed) at which the robot can safely operate without performing, the period of the non-detection operation control and the detection time operation control can be shortened.

  Further, a first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 and a second movable accessory origin detection sensor as detection means capable of detecting that the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 are located at the origin position. If the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in S104 in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control in S105 to S114, and the origin detection sensor in S104. Is in the detection state, the detection time operation control of S120 to S128 is executed, and when the non-detection operation control is executed, the movable accessory is controlled to operate at the lowest speed in the detection time operation control.

  By doing so, whether or not there is a defect in the first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 and the second movable accessory origin detection sensors 440A and 440B can be grasped by the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control. .. When performing non-detection operation control, it is unknown whether or not the movable accessory is near the origin position, whereas when performing detection operation control, the movable accessory is at the origin position. Therefore, in the detection-time operation control, the speed may be higher than that in the non-detection-time operation control and may be lower than or equal to the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control.

  Moreover, when a specific abnormality (for example, an operation abnormality that has occurred during execution of the effect) has occurred, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S109 in the second initialization process. Until the number of operation error determinations reaches “3”, the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 are controlled to move toward the origin position at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. ..

  By doing so, even in the abnormal operation performed when a specific abnormality (for example, an error such as an operation abnormality that has occurred during execution of the effect) has occurred, the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 300 The movable accessory 400 can be safely operated. Specifically, for example, when an operation abnormality occurs during execution of the effect, and when the second initialization process is performed thereafter, the movable accessory does not return to the origin position, so the non-detection operation control is performed. Will be executed. Further, when an operation abnormality occurs, it is considered that the movable accessory does not operate even in the second initialization process. Therefore, as the abnormal operation, the first movable accessory 300 and the first movable accessory 300 are operated at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The second movable accessory 400 is controlled so as to move toward the origin position.

  Moreover, CPU120 for production control progresses to S220, and when there is memory|storage of the origin return error of the said target winning combination in step S201 in a 2nd initialization process, it does not perform operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  By doing so, it is possible to prevent the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 from stopping at a position other than the origin position during the operation control for actual operation confirmation due to an abnormality. Specifically, for example, when an operation abnormality occurs during execution of the effect, the movable accessory may not operate even in the second initialization process. In that case, therefore, the actual operation confirmation operation control is executed. However, it is preferable not to execute the operation control for actual operation confirmation, because it is wasteful only because the load is applied to the driving means.

  In addition, as a movable accessory, it has a first movable accessory 300 and a second movable accessory 400 as a first movable accessory and a third movable accessory 500 as a second movable accessory, and the effect control CPU 120 has: In step S102 in the second initialization processing, when it is determined that the movable accessory is an origin detection target accessory that needs to perform origin detection, non-detection operation control or detection operation control and actual operation confirmation operation While executing the control, when it is determined in step S102 that the movable accessory is not the origin detection target accessory that needs to detect the origin, the process proceeds to step S130 to perform non-detection time operation control and detection time operation control. Absent.

  By doing so, the operation control for actual operation confirmation can be performed only for the necessary movable accessory, and the operation confirmation time by the operation control for actual operation confirmation can be shortened.

  In addition, as a movable accessory, it has a first movable accessory 300 and a second movable accessory 400 as a first movable accessory and a third movable accessory 500 as a second movable accessory, and the effect control CPU 120 has: When performing non-detection-time operation control or detection-time operation control as the first operation of each of the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400, the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 move at the lowest speed in each actual operation confirmation operation control. The accessory is controlled to operate, and the operation speed of the actual operation confirmation operation control is set to be different between the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400.

  By doing so, it is possible to shorten the periods of the non-detection time operation control and the detection time operation control while ensuring the safe operation of each movable accessory by the operation speed corresponding to each movable accessory. For example, in the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400, even if the same control speed is set in the actual operation confirmation operation control, the size, weight, operation mode, and operation distance of each movable accessory are set. When there is a difference in the drive mechanism, the actual operation speed of each movable accessory when the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control are executed is different.

  Specifically, even if the same control speed (minimum control speed set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation) is set in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation operation control, The actual operation speed of a heavy-weight movable accessory becomes slower than the actual operation speed of a low-weight movable accessory. Moreover, when the movable accessory is raised, the actual operation speed becomes slower than when it is lowered. In addition, when a spring or the like for urging the movable portion in the direction of production is provided as a drive mechanism, when the spring is contracted and moved in a direction against the urging force, the urging force is applied while the spring is extended. The actual operating speed is slower than when moving in the direction against. In this way, in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, when controlling the movable accessory to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, when the movable accessory operates In consideration of size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc., it is preferable to set an individual minimum control speed in each actual operation confirmation operation control.

  For example, the first movable portion and the second movable portion are arranged front and back so that the second movable portion overlaps with the front side of the first movable portion when viewed from the player when moving toward the origin position. In the case of performing one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control, when performing the operation control of both the first movable portion and the second movable portion together, It is preferable to control so that the operation speed (minimum speed) of the first movable portion and the second movable portion is different. By doing so, if the first movable portion and the second movable portion are moved to positions apart from the origin position for some reason, the power is turned on, and in the second initialization process of S51. When the non-detection operation control of both the first movable portion and the second movable portion is executed together, the operation speed (minimum speed) of both the first movable portion and the second movable portion is controlled to be the same. Then, it becomes difficult to see the situation in which the first movable part is hidden by the second movable part and moves to the origin position. However, by controlling so that the minimum speeds of the first movable part and the second movable part are different, Since the movable portion and the second movable portion are displaced when moving, it is easy to confirm the origin returning operation of each of the first movable portion and the second movable portion.

  Even when the first movable portion and the second movable portion that is larger (or longer) than the first movable portion are included, the operating speeds (minimum speeds) of the first movable portion and the second movable portion are different. It is preferable to control By doing so, for example, the minimum in any of non-detection operation control, detection operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control of the first movable portion, which is smaller (or shorter) than the second movable portion, is not conspicuous. Since the speed is larger (or longer) than the first movable part, it can be noticeably slower than the minimum speed in any of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control of the second movable part. , It becomes easy to confirm the operation of each of the first movable portion and the second movable portion.

  As described above, when the first movable part and the second movable part different from the first movable part are provided, the non-detection time operation control, the detection time operation control and the actual operation of the first movable part and the second movable part 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 controlling the operation speeds (minimum speeds) of the first movable portion and the second movable portion as described above, 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 operation control for confirming the actual operation may be different or the same.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a process required to allow the player to adjust the degree of performance such as the brightness of the game effect lamp (production LED) 9 will be described in detail.

  At the predetermined timing after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the effect control CPU 120 displays an adjustment notification image for notifying that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted on the effect display device 5. By displaying such an adjustment notification image, the player can know that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted even before the adjustment notification image is displayed at a predetermined timing.

  In the following description, the operation when the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted and when it is not adjusted by a predetermined timing after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated will be described in detail.

  As described above, in the main board 11, when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is the game control main processing.

  Then, in the game control main processing, if it is determined that the power supply has been stopped and restarted due to power interruption, and the recovery processing for recovering the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state when the power supply was stopped is performed, restoration is performed. A power restoration command is transmitted according to the state of the restored pachinko gaming machine 1 restored by the processing.

  In the game control main process, when the clear process of the RAM 102 is performed as a normal power-on process for clearing the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, pressing a clear switch (not shown) to turn it on , The initialization designation command is transmitted.

  Further, as described above, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and set the CTC register mounted on the effect control board 12. I do.

  When the effect control command is received in such an initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the initialization process. For example, in the initialization processing, for example, in addition to the initializing operation of a movable movable body such as a production model, processing for outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R for checking the volume and the like by the game shop staff, and the game shop staff It includes a process of lighting or blinking the game effect lamp 9 for checking the brightness and the like. When performing such initialization processing, the effect control CPU 120 may execute different processing depending on whether the received effect control command is a power restoration command or an initialization designation command. For example, when the initialization designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 causes the speaker 8L, 8R to output a special sound and causes the game effect lamp 9 to emit a special light. By outputting such a special sound or special light emission, it is possible to easily inform the gaming shop clerk that the initialization processing at the time of turning on the power to clear the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being executed. it can.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process in the initialization process. In the command analysis process in the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a power supply restoration designation command is received (step S141).

  When it is determined in step S141 that the power supply restoration designation command has not been received (step S141; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the initialization designation command has been received (step S142).

  When it is determined in step S142 that the initialization designation command has not been received (step S142; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  When it is determined in step S142 that the initialization designation command has been received (step S142; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs cold start notification for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cold started ( Step S143). Here, the cold start, in a broad sense, means that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started from a state in which the power is completely turned off. In a narrow sense, in the game control main process, for example, a clear switch (not shown) is pressed. It means that the clearing process of the RAM 102 is performed as a normal power-on process in which the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cleared by being turned on. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, complete initialization work is performed, so that the time required for startup is longer than that for a hot-start described below.

  In the process of step S143, the display start setting of the cold start screen of the effect display device 5 is performed. The cold start screen is a screen for notifying that the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been initialized. For example, the effect display device 5 displays a cold start screen including a composite image in which white characters such as “initializing” are superimposed on a black background image. The effect control CPU 120 may continue to display the cold start screen until the initialization process ends. Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the cold start screen in response to the completion of the initialization process, and displays the normal game screen. Here, as a normal game screen displayed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started and the initialization process is completed, for example, a background image corresponding to a normal game state is displayed with a predetermined initial appearance. It suffices if a screen is displayed in which symbols are displayed and there is no hold display.

  Further, in the process of step S143, the start setting of the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is performed. The special light emission is a light emission that notifies that the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been initialized. For example, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled so as to blink white with the brightness of the initial value.

  After executing the process of step S143, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the cold start flag (step S144). The cold start flag is a flag that is turned on when the pachinko gaming machine 1 cold starts, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  When it is determined in step S141 that the power restoration specification command has been received (step S141; YES), the effect control CPU 120 issues a hot start notification for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been hot started (step S141). S145). Here, the hot start, in a broad sense, means restarting at high speed, and in a narrow sense, it is determined in the game control main processing that the power supply was stopped and restarted due to power interruption, and the pachinko game machine is determined. This means that the recovery process for recovering the state 1 to the state when the power supply was stopped was performed.

  In the process of step S145, the display start setting of the hot start screen of the effect display device 5 is performed. The hot start screen is a screen that notifies that the power supply has been restored. For example, the effect display device 5 displays a hot start screen composed of a composite image in which white characters such as "restoring" are superimposed on a black background image. The effect control CPU 120 may continue to display the hot start screen until the initialization process ends. Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the hot start screen in response to the completion of the initialization process, and displays the game screen according to the game state when the power cut or the like occurs. However, when the game state at the time of power failure or the like is variably displayed, the effect control board 12 side does not back up the variably displayed result. In that case, after the initialization process, the CPU 120 for effect control continuously displays the hot start screen until the variable display corresponding to the variable display at the time of power failure or the like is finished, and designates the variable display result. In response to the reception of a new command such as a command to perform, effect display according to the command is started.

  In this embodiment, when the cold start is performed, the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit special light as the cold start notification, while when the hot start is performed, such notification is not performed as the hot start notification. By the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 in this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed of the cold start even to a game store clerk or the like in a position where the notification screen of the effect display device 5 cannot be visually recognized. be able to. However, when the hot start is performed, the game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit light in a mode other than the special light emission.

  After performing the process of step S145, the effect control CPU 120 turns the hot start flag on (step S146). The hot start flag is a flag that is turned on when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot started, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  After executing the processing of step S144 or step S146, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the adjustment notification image display waiting flag (step S147), and ends the command analysis processing. The adjustment notification image display waiting flag is a flag that is turned on when the adjustment notification image is not yet displayed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  Next, a description will be given of a process when a brightness adjustment instruction operation of the game effect lamp 9 is performed during the initialization process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the brightness adjustment interrupt process in the initialization process. In the brightness adjustment interrupt process in the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an instruction operation for brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is detected (step S181). Here, the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment is an operation performed by the player using an operation means such as a cross button (not shown) that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. A sensor for detecting a player's operation performed on the cross button may be provided at the installation position of the cross button.

  When the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment is not detected in step S181 (step S181; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the brightness adjustment interrupt process.

  When a brightness adjustment instruction operation is detected in step S181 (step S181; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cold start flag is on (step S182).

  If the cold start flag is off in step S182 (step S182; NO), that is, if the initialization designation command is not received from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the hot start flag is on. It is determined whether or not (step S183).

  If the hot start flag is off in step S183 (step S183; NO), that is, if the power restoration specification command is not received from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 120 ends the brightness adjustment interrupt process. As described above, even when the brightness adjustment instruction operation is detected, if neither the initialization designation command nor the power restoration designation command is received from the main board 11, the process according to the brightness adjustment instruction operation is not performed. Not done

  When the hot start flag is turned on in step S183 (step S183; YES), that is, when the power supply restoration designation command is received from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 120 brings the game effect to the brightness according to the instruction operation. An illumination signal instructing to change the brightness of the lamp 9 is transmitted to the lamp control board 14. When the lamp control board 14 receives the electric decoration signal transmitted from the effect control CPU 120, when the game effect lamp 9 is turned on or blinks in accordance with the instruction of the electric decoration signal, the brightness thereof is the brightness corresponding to the instruction operation. When the game effect lamp 9 is turned off, the game effect lamp 9 is turned on or blinks with the brightness according to the instruction operation.

  When the cold start flag is turned on in step S182 (step S182; YES), that is, when the initialization designation command is received from the main board 11 or after the process of step S184 is performed, the effect control CPU 120 Displays the brightness adjustment scale semitransparently on the effect display device 5 in response to the brightness adjustment instruction operation (step S185), and ends the brightness adjustment interrupt process. The brightness adjustment scale is an index indicating the adjusted brightness on a scale. Here, as described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started, a cold start screen is displayed on the effect display device 5 as a cold start notification, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot started, a hot start is performed. As a notification, a hot start screen is displayed on the effect display device 5. In the process of step S185, when the brightness adjustment scale is displayed when such a cold start screen or hot start screen is displayed on the effect display device 5, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed semi-transparently, so the initialization process is performed. The visibility of the cold start screen or the hot start screen displayed inside can be prevented from being impaired.

  Further, in the brightness adjustment interrupt process, if the cold start flag is ON in step S182, the process of step S184 is not executed. Here, as described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 cold starts, as a cold start notification, the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit special light by blinking white with the brightness of the initial value. However, when the initialization designation command is received from the main board 11, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 cold starts, the process of step S184 is not executed, so the game being executed as the cold start notification is executed. The brightness of the special light emission of the effect lamp 9 is not adjusted. With such a configuration, it is possible to properly perform special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 that is executed in response to the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a predetermined period has elapsed after the cold start. It is possible to avoid disturbing the operation until the time elapses.

  However, even in that case, after the initialization process when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started is finished, control is performed such that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted in accordance with a brightness adjustment instruction operation. For example, the effect control CPU 120 stores the adjusted brightness to be adjusted in accordance with the instruction operation in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and changes the brightness in accordance with the completion of the initialization process. It is sufficient to transmit the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 sends an illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 to instruct to change the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 to the brightness corresponding to the instruction operation at the timing when the instruction operation is performed. The adjusted brightness that is to be transmitted and adjusted according to the instruction operation on the lamp control board 14 side is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the brightness is changed according to the completion of the initialization process. Good.

  Next, the process of displaying the brightness adjustment scale in the initialization process will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the brightness adjustment scale display process in the initialization process. In the brightness adjustment scale display process in the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S191). In the process of step S191, for example, by determining whether or not the scale display flag which is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and is turned on in response to the display of the brightness adjustment scale is on, It may be determined whether or not the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed.

  When it is determined in step S191 that the brightness adjustment scale is not being displayed (step S191; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the brightness adjustment scale display processing.

  When it is determined in step S191 that the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S191; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the scale display period, which is the period in which the brightness adjustment scale should be displayed, has elapsed. Yes (step S192). In the process of step S192, for example, it is determined whether or not the scale display period has elapsed by determining whether or not the scale display timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and corresponding to the scale display period has timed out. Good.

  When it is determined in step S192 that the scale display period has not elapsed (step S192; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the brightness adjustment scale display process. In this way, when the brightness adjustment scale is displayed in the initialization processing, the brightness adjustment scale continues to be displayed semi-transparently until the brightness adjustment scale display period elapses.

  When it is determined in step S192 that the scale display period has elapsed (step S192; YES), the effect control CPU 120 erases the brightness adjustment scale (step S193) and then displays the adjustment notification image (step S194). The adjustment notification image display waiting flag is cleared to be turned off (step S195), and the brightness adjustment scale display processing is ended. The adjustment notification image displayed in step S194 may be erased in accordance with the elapse of a predetermined display period, like the brightness adjustment scale.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the brightness adjustment instruction operation is performed during the initialization process, the brightness adjustment scale is erased after the brightness adjustment scale is displayed for a predetermined period, and the adjustment notification image is displayed. To be done. On the other hand, as will be described later, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, the adjustment notification image is the initialization of the movable movable body such as the performance model at a predetermined timing even if the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment is not performed. It is displayed when the operation is completed. Further, as will be described later, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started, the adjustment notification image is a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5, for example, at a predetermined timing even if an instruction operation for brightness adjustment is not performed. It is displayed when the demonstration display such as displaying is performed. According to such a configuration, when the adjustment is performed before notifying that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted, the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted for the player who made the adjustment. That is, it can be notified at an appropriate timing.

  Next, a process of displaying the adjustment notification image when the initialization operation of the movable movable body such as the production model is completed at a predetermined timing will be described.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the adjustment notification image display process in the initialization process. In the adjustment notification image display process within the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the initializing operation of the movable body is completed (step S251). In the process of step S251, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is determined. Whether or not the initialization operation of the movable body is completed is determined by determining whether the initialization operation in-progress flag, which is provided to the ON state according to the initialization operation of the movable body, is ON. It may be determined whether or not.

  When it is determined in step S251 that the initializing operation of the movable body is not completed (step S251; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process.

  When it is determined in step S251 that the initialization operation of the movable body is completed (step S251; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S252). In the process of step S252, for example, it may be determined whether or not the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed by determining whether or not the scale display flag described above is on.

  When it is determined in step S252 that the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S252; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, the fact that the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed at the timing when the initialization operation of the movable body is completed means that the brightness adjustment scale has already been displayed in response to the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment being performed. is there. In that case, as described above, since the adjustment notification image is displayed after the brightness adjustment scale is erased, it is not necessary to continue the adjustment notification image display processing.

  When it is determined in step S252 that the brightness adjustment scale is not being displayed (step S252; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the adjustment notification image is being displayed (step S253). In the process of step S253, for example, it is determined whether or not the adjustment notification image displaying flag which is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and which is turned on in response to the display of the adjustment notification image is on. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the adjustment notification image is being displayed.

  When it is determined in step S253 that the adjustment notification image is being displayed (step S253; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, the fact that the adjustment notification image is being displayed at the timing when the initialization operation of the movable body is completed means that the adjustment notification image has already been displayed in response to the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment being performed. Yes, there is no need to continue the adjustment notification image display process.

  When it is determined that the adjustment notification image is not being displayed in step S253 (step S253; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the hot start flag is on (step S254).

  When the hot start flag is off in step S254 (step S254; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 cold starts, the adjustment notification image is not displayed even after the initialization operation of the movable body is completed.

  When the hot start flag is on in step S254 (step S254; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the hot start flag to turn it off (step S255), and then the adjustment notification image display waiting flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S256).

  When the adjustment notification image display waiting flag is OFF in step S256 (step S256; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, the fact that the adjustment notification image display waiting flag is OFF means that the adjustment notification image has already been displayed in response to the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment being performed, and the adjustment notification image display processing is There is no need to continue.

  If the notification image display waiting flag is on in step S256 (step S256; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays the adjustment notification image (step S257), clears the adjustment notification image display waiting flag, and turns it off. (Step S258), the adjustment notification image display process is terminated. It should be noted that the adjustment notification image displayed in step S257 may be deleted in accordance with the elapse of a predetermined display period, like the brightness adjustment scale.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started and the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, the adjustment notification image is displayed according to the completion of the initializing operation of the movable body. To do. With such a configuration, by notifying that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted, it is possible to prevent the initializing operation of the movable body from being difficult to recognize.

  Next, a process of displaying the adjustment notification image when the demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is started at a predetermined timing will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the adjustment notification image display process in the variable display start waiting process. In the adjustment notification image display process in the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the demonstration display is started (step S271). In the process of step S271, for example, it may be determined whether the demonstration display is started by determining whether the demo display designation command is received from the main board 11. Alternatively, for example, the demonstration display is started by determining whether or not a demo display flag which is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and is turned on in response to the demonstration display being on. It may be determined whether or not it is.

  When it is determined in step S271 that the demonstration display has not started (step S271; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process.

  When it is determined in step S271 that the demonstration display has started (step S271; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S272). In the process of step S272, for example, it may be determined whether or not the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed by determining whether or not the scale display flag is on.

  When it is determined in step S272 that the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S272; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, the fact that the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed at the timing when the demonstration display is started means that the brightness adjustment scale is displayed in response to the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment being performed during the initialization process. Is. In that case, as described above, since the adjustment notification image is displayed after the brightness adjustment scale is erased, it is not necessary to continue the adjustment notification image display processing.

  When it is determined in step S272 that the brightness adjustment scale is not being displayed (step S272; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the adjustment notification image is being displayed (step S273). In the process of step S273, for example, whether or not the adjustment notification image is being displayed may be determined by determining whether or not the above-described adjustment notification image displaying flag is ON.

  When it is determined in step S273 that the adjustment notification image is being displayed (step S273; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, that the adjustment notification image is being displayed at the timing when the demonstration display is started means that the adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment being performed during the initialization process. Therefore, it is not necessary to continue the adjustment notification image display processing.

  When it is determined in step S273 that the adjustment notification image is not being displayed (step S273; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cold start flag is on (step S274).

  When the cold start flag is OFF in step S274 (step S274; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process.

  When the cold start flag is on in step S274 (step S274; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the cold start flag and puts it in the off state (step S275), and then the adjustment notification image display waiting flag is on. It is determined whether there is any (step S276).

  When the adjustment notification image display waiting flag is off in step S276 (step S276; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display processing. Here, the adjustment notification image display waiting flag being off means that the adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment being performed during the initialization processing. It is not necessary to continue the display process.

  When the notification image display waiting flag is on in step S276 (step S276; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays the adjustment notification image (step S277), clears the adjustment notification image display waiting flag, and turns it off. (Step S278), the adjustment notification image display process is terminated. Note that the adjustment notification image displayed in step S277 may be erased in accordance with the elapse of a predetermined display period, like the brightness adjustment scale.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, the adjustment notification image is displayed according to the start of the demonstration display. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started and the demonstration display is started.

  Further, in this embodiment, if the instruction operation for the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, the adjustment notification image is triggered by the end of the initializing operation of the movable body when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot started. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, the adjustment notification image is displayed when the demonstration display is started. That is, the timing at which the adjustment notification image is displayed is earlier when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started than when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started. According to such a configuration, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, it is assumed that there is a player who is trying to play a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1, and adjustment notification is made at an earlier timing. By displaying the image, it is possible to appropriately deal with such a situation.

  Next, specific examples of when the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted and when it is not adjusted by a predetermined timing after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated will be described in detail. FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing the display timing of the adjustment notification image and the like.

  First, with reference to FIG. 24A, an example of a case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started and brightness adjustment is performed before the initialization operation of the movable body during the initialization process is completed will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts hot, the effect control CPU 120 starts an initialization process. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 blinks or lights the game effect lamp 9 at the default brightness in response to the reception of the power restoration specification command. The light emitting mode of the game effect lamp 9 at the time of hot start may be any mode as long as it is different from the special light emission at the time of cold start. When the instruction operation for the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is detected, the effect control CPU 120 adjusts the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 to the brightness according to the instruction operation, and also sets the brightness adjustment scale indicating the adjusted brightness. , Is displayed semi-transparently on the effect display device 5. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 erases the brightness adjustment scale and displays the adjustment notification image.

  In this way, when the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed during the initialization process, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed semitransparently, so that the visibility of the hot start screen displayed during the initialization process is impaired. Can be prevented.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24(B), an example in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started and the brightness is adjusted by the time the initialization operation of the movable body is completed during the initialization process will be described. .. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 cold starts, the effect control CPU 120 starts initialization processing. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 causes the game effect lamp 9 to flash specially by causing white flashing at the default brightness in response to receiving the initialization designation command. Then, when the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is detected, the effect control CPU 120 semi-transparently displays the brightness adjustment scale indicating the adjusted brightness on the effect display device 5, while responding to the instruction operation. The brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not changed to the brightness. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 erases the brightness adjustment scale and displays the adjustment notification image. Further, the effect control CPU 120 adjusts the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 so that the brightness becomes a brightness according to the brightness adjustment performed during the initialization process in response to the completion of the initialization process.

  In this way, when the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed during the initialization process, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed semitransparently, so that the visibility of the cold start screen displayed during the initialization process is impaired. Can be prevented. Further, even if an instruction operation for adjusting the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is performed during the initialization processing, the brightness of the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 that is executed in response to the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not changed. Thereby, the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 can be appropriately performed, and the operation from the cold start to the elapse of a predetermined period can be prevented from being disturbed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24C, an example of a case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started and the brightness adjustment is not performed by the time the initialization operation of the movable body during the initialization process ends is described. To do. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts hot, the effect control CPU 120 starts an initialization process. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 blinks or lights the game effect lamp 9 at the default brightness in response to the reception of the power restoration specification command. The light emitting mode of the game effect lamp 9 at the time of hot start may be any mode as long as it is different from the special light emission at the time of cold start. Then, if the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not detected even after the initialization operation of the movable body is finished, the adjustment notification image is displayed.

  Thus, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, the adjustment notification image is displayed according to the completion of the initializing operation of the movable body during the initialization processing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the initializing operation of the movable body from being difficult to recognize due to the notification that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted.

  If the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not adjusted when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, an adjustment notification image is displayed according to the completion of the initializing operation of the movable body as shown in FIG. 24(C). However, when the brightness adjustment is performed before the initialization operation of the movable body is finished as shown in FIG. 24A, the adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the brightness adjustment being performed. It is possible to notify the player, whose brightness has been adjusted before the notification image is displayed, that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted at an appropriate timing.

  Next, referring to FIG. 25(D), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, and brightness adjustment is performed until demonstration display is started by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5, for example. An example in the case of not being described will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, the effect control CPU 120 starts initialization processing. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 causes the game effect lamp 9 to flash specially by causing white flashing at the default brightness in response to receiving the initialization designation command. Then, the effect control CPU 120 blinks or lights the game effect lamp 9 at the default brightness in response to the completion of the initialization process. It should be noted that the light emission mode of the game effect lamp 9 after the initialization process is completed may be any mode as long as it is different from the special light emission at the cold start. Then, even if the demonstration display is started, if the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not detected, the adjustment notification image is displayed.

  In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 cold starts, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed by displaying the adjustment notification image in response to the start of the demonstration display. It is possible to reduce the processing load from the cold start to the demonstration display.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, an adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the start of the demonstration display as shown in FIG. However, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the brightness adjustment is performed by the time the initialization operation of the movable body is completed, the adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the brightness adjustment being performed. It is possible to notify the player, whose brightness has been adjusted before is displayed, that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted at an appropriate timing.

  If the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not adjusted, as shown in FIGS. 24(C) and (D), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started than the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started. Since the adjustment notification image is displayed at an earlier timing, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, it is assumed that there is a player trying to play a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. , Can respond appropriately to such situations.

  Next, a display example of the adjustment notification image and the brightness adjustment scale will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the adjustment notification image and the like. FIG. 25A shows an example of the adjustment notification image 51. In the adjustment notification image 51 shown in FIG. 25A, it is notified that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted by pressing the up button or the down button of the cross button. Further, in the adjustment notification image 51 shown in FIG. 25A, it is notified that the volume can be adjusted by pressing the left button or the down button of the cross button.

  FIG. 25B shows an example of the brightness adjustment scale 52 displayed in response to the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 being adjusted when the initialization process is not in progress. The brightness adjustment scale 52 is composed of a plurality of scale lines marked to indicate the brightness of the game effect lamp 9. Of these scale lines, the more lightly colored scale lines are, the lower the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is. The darker the scale line, the higher the brightness of the game effect lamp 9. That is, as a result of the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 being adjusted, if the adjusted brightness is lower than the unadjusted brightness, the light-colored scale lines among the plurality of scale lines of the brightness adjustment scale 52 increase, The dark scale lines are reduced. Further, as a result of the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 being adjusted, if the adjusted brightness is higher than the unadjusted brightness, the light-colored graduation lines among the plurality of graduation lines of the brightness adjustment graduation 52 are reduced, The number of dark scale lines increases.

  If the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted while the initialization process is not in progress, the brightness adjustment scale 52 is displayed opaque as shown in FIG. 25(B). On the other hand, when the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted during the initialization process, the brightness adjustment scale 52 is displayed semitransparently as shown in FIGS. 25(C) and 25(D). In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 cold starts, as shown in FIG. 25(C), it is displayed as a cold start notification during the initialization process, for example, “Initializing” on a black background image. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the cold start screen 53 that is composed of a composite image in which white characters such as ". When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, as shown in FIG. 25(D), it is displayed as a hot-start notification during the initialization process, for example, “recovering” on a black background image. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the hot start screen 54, which is composed of a composite image in which the white characters of FIG.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configurations are not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Be done.

  In the above embodiment, the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted as an example of the "degree of effect" in the present invention, but the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not limited to this. The "degree of effect" in the present invention may be, for example, the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R, the brightness of the effect display device 5, the brightness of a not-shown versa writer, or the like. Here, the versa writer is a device that displays characters and figures by blinking in a certain pattern while swaying and rotating LEDs arranged in a line in the vertical direction. According to such a configuration, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine capable of adjusting various degrees of performance.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the “adjustment operation” in the present invention, the operation on the cross button (not shown) is performed, but the operation is not limited to the operation on the cross button. The "adjustment operation" in the present invention may be, for example, an operation on the stick controller 31A, an operation on the push button 31B, an operation on a dial type operation means, or a hand contact with a non-contact type sensor. .. With such a configuration, the present invention can be applied to a game machine provided with various input means.

  In the above-described embodiment, the luminance adjustment scale is displayed as an example of the “predetermined image” in the present invention, but the invention is not limited to displaying the luminance adjustment scale. The "predetermined image indicating that the degree of effect has been adjusted" in the present invention does not indicate the degree of effect after adjustment with an index, for example, simply "the brightness of the game effect lamp has been adjusted". A message or the like notifying that the degree has been adjusted may be displayed. Further, in the "predetermined image indicating that the degree of effect has been adjusted" in the present invention, for example, the aspect of the predetermined character image changes or the aspect of the background image changes in accordance with the adjusted effect degree. It may be one. According to such a configuration, the invention of the present application can be applied to a gaming machine that notifies in various manners that the degree of performance has been adjusted.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an example of "the notification timing is different between when the gaming machine is cold started and when it is hot started" in the present invention, a hot start is performed rather than when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started. It is assumed that the timing of displaying the adjustment notification image is earlier in the case of doing, but the timing of displaying the adjustment notification image in the case of the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is higher than that of the case of the hot start of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be early. According to such a configuration, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted due to some trouble or the like, but the adjustment notification image is displayed at a later timing. As a result, the player who has adjusted the degree of effect at the start of the game can appropriately secure a break time or the like using the time during the restart.

  In addition, regarding the timing of notification when a hot start is performed and the timing of notification when a cold start is performed, an adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the completion of the initialization operation of the movable body during the initialization process when the hot start is performed. The display is not limited to the one displayed and the adjustment notification image displayed in response to the start of the demonstration display when the cold start is performed. For example, the timing of the notification when the hot start or the timing of the notification when the cold start may be appropriately set according to the completion of the processing with a large load during the initialization processing. With such a configuration, the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines having different loads during the initialization process when the hot start is performed and different loads during the initialization process when the cold start is performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an example of "limiting the output according to the adjusted degree of effect" or "adjusting the degree of effect with respect to the output of the special mode is limited" of the present invention, the game effect lamp 9 Although the brightness of the special light emission is not changed, the brightness of the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is not limited to that. In the present invention, "limit the output according to the adjusted degree of effect" and "limit the adjustment of the degree of effect with respect to the output of the special mode" include, for example, the brightness of the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9. After the adjustment is changed to the adjusted luminance over a period in which the player can recognize, the initial luminance may be returned until the initialization processing is completed. According to such a structure, the brightness of the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted while the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 which is executed in response to the cold start of the pachinko game machine 1 is substantially appropriately performed. It is possible for the player to recognize this easily.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of "displaying a predetermined image in a specific mode with lower visibility than a normal display mode" in the present invention, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed semitransparently, but the brightness adjustment scale is displayed. Is not limited to a semi-transparent display. "Displaying a predetermined image in a specific mode having lower visibility than a normal display mode" in the present invention means, for example, that an image displayed on the effect display device 5 is divided into a plurality of layers and displayed. It may be displayed in a layer having a lower priority such as a layer on the background side of the layer in which the hot start screen or the cold start screen is displayed, or the predetermined image may be displayed in a mode smaller than the normal mode. With such a configuration, the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines having different display modes of the hot start screen and the cold start screen.

  In the above embodiment, the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed as an example of "when the degree of effect is adjusted before the notification, the timing of the notification is earlier than when the degree of effect is not adjusted" in the present invention. Although the adjustment notification image is displayed according to the fact that it is performed, the adjustment notification image is not limited to that where the adjustment of the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is performed. In the present invention, "when the degree of performance is adjusted before the notification, the timing of the notification is earlier than when the degree of performance is not adjusted" means that, for example, after the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted, Of the display of the adjustment notification image in response to the lapse of a predetermined period of time and the initialization notification image after the heavy load processing of the initialization processing executed after the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is completed, the adjustment notification image May be displayed. With such a configuration, when the degree of performance is adjusted before the notification, the notification can be performed at an appropriate timing in consideration of the processing load and the like in the initialization processing. Further, for example, the timing in the case where the degree of performance is not adjusted before the notification is not limited to the timing at which the demonstration display is started or the like, and may be a period during which the variable display is not performed. In addition, for example, when the demonstration display is started at the timing when the production degree is not adjusted before the notification, if the demonstration degree is adjusted before the demonstration display is started, the demonstration is performed. You may make it notify at the timing before the display is started and the variable display is not performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform notification without disturbing the effect during variable display.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the movable accessory, the first movable accessory 300 that is rotatable between the origin position and the effect position, and the second movable accessory 300 that is linearly movable between the origin position and the effect position. The form in which the movable accessory 400 and the third movable accessory 500 rotatable about the rotation axis are applied has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation modes of these movable accessories are illustrated. (For example, the moving direction and the rotating direction) and the number of installations are not limited to the above, and can be variously changed. In addition, a movable accessory that operates in an operation mode other than the above may be applied.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 that are movable between the origin position and the rendering position are applied as the origin target accessory, and the third movable accessory as the origin non-target accessory. Although the form in which the accessory 500 is applied is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a movable accessory such as the third movable accessory 500 that does not operate between the origin position and the effect position, The origin target accessory may be set by setting the origin position at the rotation position of the third movable portion 502.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the second initialization process, the non-detection time operation control or the detection time operation control as the first operation control is executed for one movable accessory, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and at least only non-detection time operation control may be executed. When only the non-detection operation control can be executed, the non-detection operation control need not be executed when the movable accessory is detected by the origin detection sensor in the second initialization processing.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection time operation control or the detection time operation control as the first operation control, the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control is set. Although the form in which the movable accessory is controlled to operate at the same speed has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the non-detection time operation control and the detection time operation control, the actual operation as the second operation control is performed. The movable accessory may be controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the operation confirmation operation control. For example, the movable accessory operates at an operation speed slower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. It may be controlled to.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation operation which is the first operation control, the operation is always performed at a single operation speed set in advance (the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). The form in which the accessory operates, that is, the movable accessory is controlled to always operate at a constant speed has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when returning to the origin position. In addition, the control may be performed such that the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control is gradually decelerated and the operation is performed at a speed lower than the minimum speed. That is, in the non-detection-time operation control or the detection-time operation control, which is the first operation control, if the speed is lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, the speed is changed in a predetermined movement period. Good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation operation which is the first operation control, the operation of the movable accessory is performed at the same operation speed (the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). Although the control mode is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum speed in the non-detection time operation control is controlled to be a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the detection time operation control. Then, for example, the movable accessory may be operated at different operation speeds for the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the movable accessory is not detected by the detection means when a specific abnormality such as an error occurs, that is, the origin detection sensor detects it in step S109 in the second initialization process. If it is not in the state, control for moving the first movable accessory 300 or the second movable accessory 400 toward the origin position direction at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control until the number of operation error determinations reaches “3”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the speed is lower than the minimum speed in the detection time operation control, for example, at a low speed that is set for an error and a relatively large torque is obtained. The movable accessory may be controlled to operate at a certain special speed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S124 in the second initialization process, that is, when the operation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position). , The processing of S122 to S127 is repeated until the origin detection sensor enters the detection state, that is, the movable accessory based on the set process data and based on the minimum control speed set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S124 in the second initialization process, It is also possible to execute the non-detection time operation control for moving the movable accessory toward the origin position based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control.

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the third movable accessory 500 are provided as the plurality of movable accessories, and the non-detection operation control in the second initialization process, As an example of the movable accessory to be subjected to the detection-time operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control, the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the third movable accessory 500 are applied. The present invention is not limited to this, and the movable accessory to be executed in the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control in the second initialization processing is the first movable accessory. The object to be executed is not limited to the one movable accessory such as the object 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the third movable accessory 500, and for example, the movable accessory has a plurality of movable parts capable of operating ( For example, when the second movable accessory 400 has a second movable portion 401 and a second movable portion 402), each of these movable portions is subjected to non-detection operation control, detection operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control. As an execution target, each movable part may be sequentially subjected to non-detection operation control, detection operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the operation control for confirming the actual operation in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 accelerates and decelerates the movable accessory in each of the forward movement and the backward movement, so that the low speed→high speed→low speed→ Although the mode of controlling to stop is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation speed in the operation control during the production of the movable body or the operation control for confirming the actual operation is controlled in the above-described mode. Not limited to this, for example, control may be performed such that low speed and high speed are repeated multiple times, such as low speed→high speed→low speed→high speed→low speed→stop, or the operating speed changes in the order of low speed→medium speed→high speed. May be controlled as follows.

  Further, the forward movement and the backward movement may be controlled so that the change mode of the operation speed or the minimum speed is different. In addition, when the minimum speed is different between the forward movement and the backward movement, the maximum speed in the non-detection operation control or the detection time operation control is set to the maximum speed of the forward movement and the backward movement in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The speed may be set to a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the operation control for confirming the actual operation in the second initialization processing, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a mode in which the movable accessory is accelerated and decelerated to change the operation speed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the movable accessory may be controlled to operate at a single operation speed. In this way, when controlling the movable accessory to operate at a single operation speed, the single operation speed becomes the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, and therefore non-detection operation control or detection operation is performed. The maximum speed in the time operation control may be set to a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the non-detection time operation control and the detection time operation control as the first operation are executed in the second initialization process which is when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started up. The timing is not limited to this. Timings other than startup (for example, after executing error processing including a character error and various other errors, at the start of fluctuation of a symbol, after executing a movable character effect, etc.) It may be executed in.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the sequence data of the movable accessory in the second initialization process, non-detection operation control or detection is performed in the order of the first movable accessory 300→the second movable accessory 400→the third movable accessory 500. Although the mode in which the time operation control and the operation control for confirming the actual operation are executed has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the order is arbitrary, and each operation is executed in an order other than the above. May be. Further, any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control for two or more movable accessory members out of the plurality may be executed together in parallel.

  In addition, although a mode in which the operation control for actual operation confirmation is executed after executing the operation control at the time of non-detection or the operation at the time of detection is illustrated for all the movable accessory, the present invention is not limited to this. After performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control and actual operation confirmation operation control for one movable accessory, perform other non-detection operation control or detection operation control and actual operation confirmation operation control. It may be executed.

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the actual operation confirmation process data has been described as an example in which the same operation content as the operation at the time of actual performance is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The actual operation confirmation operation control does not have to be the completely same operation as long as it includes all the operations of the operation speed in the actual effect, and for example, a plurality of effect operations in which a part of the operation is different. If there is, it may be the actual operation confirmation process data that describes the confirmation-only operation that incorporates all of the different rendering operations.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the number of operation error determinations in S113, S127, and S213 is set to “3” is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of operation error determinations is “3”. The number of times other than “” may be appropriately set, and the number of operation error determinations in each of S113, S127, and S213 may be different.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the non-detection time operation control, the detection time operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are executed in the second initialization processing is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, the execution timing of non-detection operation control or detection operation control can be set arbitrarily, for example, after the end of the movable body effect, when the variable display of the symbol is started, or the demonstration effect is executed. You may make it perform when it does.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of balls used for the game is subtracted while the number of balls used for the game is added, while the number of balls used for the game is added, and the number of balls used for the game is added. The present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that is stored in memory. In addition, since points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed gaming machines, these given points and points correspond to the game value.

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, for example. At the same time, one game is ended by deriving the variation display result to a variation display device capable of varying display of a plurality of types of identifiable symbols, and winning according to the variation display result derived on the variation display device. It can also be applied to a slot machine in which is possible.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) was applied as an example of the game medium, but the present invention is not limited to a spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal. May be

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and is a notification for notifying that the degree of performance can be adjusted. Means (for example, the production control CPU 120 that displays an adjustment notification image for notifying that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted on the production display device 5), an operable movable body (for example, a production model) Such as an operable movable body), the movable body (eg, the first movable accessory 300, a first retracted position (see FIG. 15A) where the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways, and a first retracted position). The first movable auditors object 300 rotatably provided between the first movable part 302 and a first effect position (see FIG. 15B) in which the first movable part 302 stands upright in a position apart from the effect part, and an effect display device. A second retreat position (origin position, initial position, see FIG. 16A) that retreats to the side of 5 and a first retreat position that is arranged at a substantially central position in the vertical direction in front of the effect display device 5. A driving means (for example, a first movable accessory driving motor 303, a first movable accessory driving motor 303, a first movable accessory driving motor 303, and 2 movable accessory drive motors 411, 421, etc.), and a control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the drive means (for example, CPU 120 for production control etc.), when the game machine is cold started, The timing of the notification is different when the hot start is performed (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started, the timing when the adjustment notification image is displayed is earlier than when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started). The movable body is provided so as to be operable between an origin position and a position away from the origin position, and a first operation control for positioning the movable body at the origin position (for example, the effect control CPU 120, As the first operation control, a portion that executes the non-detection operation control of steps S105 to S114 of the second initialization process and the detection time operation control of steps S120 to S128) and the movable body can operate normally. Second operation control for confirming that there is such an effect (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 executes the actual operation confirmation operation control of steps S201 to S213 of the second initialization processing as the second operation control). , A third operation control for performing the effect by the movable body (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is in a period during which variable display of symbols is being executed as the third operation control or a big hit game state) In the second operation control, the movable body is controlled within a range between a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed. To operate (for example, in the case of executing the operation control for confirming the actual operation, the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed higher than the minimum speed) Control so that the movable accessory operates at a speed within the range), and the first operation control controls the movable body to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control. (For example, when the non-detection time operation control or the detection time operation control is executed as the first operation control, a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (in the present embodiment, The speed is the same as the minimum speed in the operation control for operation confirmation), and the movable accessory is controlled so as to operate). With this, in the first operation control, the movable body operates at a speed at which it can be stopped at any timing, so that the movable body can be safely positioned at the origin position. Further, it is possible to appropriately deal with the notification that the degree of performance can be adjusted and the adjustment of the degree of performance that is executed in response to the notification, depending on whether the gaming machine has cold-started or hot-started.

  When the gaming machine is cold-started, the notification is given in response to a transition to a standby state in which a predetermined game can be performed (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, a demonstration display is started. To display the adjustment notification image). As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load until the gaming machine cold starts and shifts to the standby state.

  Predetermined image display means for displaying a predetermined image indicating that the degree of effect has been adjusted (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for displaying the brightness adjustment scale on the effect display device 5 in response to an instruction operation for brightness adjustment) is further provided. If the gaming machine is in the initial operation until the predetermined period elapses after the power is turned on, the predetermined image is displayed in a specific mode with lower visibility than the normal display mode (for example, initialization processing If it is in the middle, the brightness adjustment scale may be displayed semi-transparently). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the visibility of other images displayed during the initial operation from being impaired.

  The game is further provided with an adjusting unit that adjusts the degree of effect according to the adjusting operation by the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that adjusts the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 according to the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment by the player). The special mode output is performed in response to the cold start of the machine, and the adjustment of the degree of performance with respect to the output of the special mode is limited (for example, the game effect lamp 9 is turned on in response to the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1). The special light emission may be performed, and the brightness with respect to the special light emission may not be changed). As a result, the special mode output can be appropriately performed in response to the cold start of the gaming machine.

  Adjusting means for adjusting the degree of performance according to the adjustment operation by the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for adjusting the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 according to the instruction operation of the brightness adjustment by the player), and the degree of effect adjustment. And a predetermined image display means for displaying a predetermined image indicating that the display has been performed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for displaying the brightness adjustment scale on the effect display device 5 in response to an instruction operation of the brightness adjustment), and the effect degree is When adjusted, the predetermined image is displayed, and output according to the adjusted degree of performance is possible (for example, when the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed. , Changing the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 to the adjusted brightness, etc.), when the degree of performance is adjusted before a predetermined period elapses from the cold start of the game machine, the predetermined image is displayed, Limit the output according to the degree of performance after adjustment (for example, when the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted from the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the end of the initialization process, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed. On the other hand, the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 may not be changed to the brightness according to the instructing operation.) With this, the degree of performance is adjusted by the elapse of a predetermined period from the cold start of the game machine. If a predetermined image is displayed, the output according to the adjusted degree of effect is limited while notifying that the degree of effect can be adjusted, so that a predetermined period of time elapses from the cold start. The movement of can be prevented.

  When the performance degree is adjusted before the notification, the notification timing is earlier than when the performance degree is not adjusted (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed). If not performed, the adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the completion of the initialization operation of the movable body.If the brightness adjustment is performed before the initialization operation of the movable body is completed, the brightness adjustment has been performed. In accordance with the display of the adjustment notification image, or when the pachinko gaming machine 1 cold start, if the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not adjusted, the adjustment notification image is displayed according to the start of the demonstration display. However, when the brightness adjustment is performed during the initialization processing, the adjustment notification image may be displayed according to the brightness adjustment being performed). As a result, it is possible to notify the player, who has adjusted the degree of performance before the notification, that the degree of performance can be adjusted at an appropriate timing.

  When the gaming machine is hot-started, the notification is given after the initial operation of the movable body is completed (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, the adjustment notification image is displayed after the initialization operation of the movable body is completed. May be done). This makes it possible to prevent the initial motion of the movable body from being difficult to recognize due to the notification.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 120 CPU for production control
300 first movable accessory 302 first movable part 303 first movable accessory drive motor 316 first movable accessory origin detection sensor 400 second movable accessory 401, 402 second movable part 411, 421 second movable accessory drive Motors 440A and 440B Second movable accessory origin detection sensor 500 Third movable accessory 502 Third movable part 520 Third movable accessory drive motor

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Notification means capable of executing notification that the degree of performance can be adjusted,
A movable body that can move,
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body,
Equipped with
The notification means can execute the notification at different timings in the initial operation after power-on, depending on whether the cold start or the hot start is performed,
The movable body includes a first movable body and a second movable body, and is movably provided between an origin position and a position apart from the origin position,
The control means is
A first operation control for positioning the movable body at the origin position and a second operation control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally;
When the movable body is located at the origin position by the first operation control, the second operation control is performed,
When the movable body is not located at the origin position after the second operation control is performed, the first operation control is performed again,
In the second operation control of each of the first movable body and the second movable body, control is performed so that the movable body operates within a range of a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed. Is possible,
In the first operation control of each of the first movable body and the second movable body, it is possible to control the movable body to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control,
The speed in the first operation control differs between the first movable body and the second movable body,
Executes a special effect that causes the light emitting means to emit light in a specific mode until a predetermined period elapses after the cold start ,
Do not execute the special effect when hot start,
When the degree of effect is adjusted while executing the special effect, the degree of effect of the light emitting means is not changed until the special effect is finished,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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