JP6713978B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine provided with a transmissive liquid crystal display device, a movable body arranged in front of the liquid crystal display device, and an effect object arranged behind the liquid crystal display device (Patent Document 1). 1). The effect may be operable.

JP, 2005-198801, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the liquid crystal display device as the shielding means and the movable body cannot be controlled appropriately.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably controlling the shielding means and the movable body, and capable of suitably controlling the shielding means and the movable body. Is.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A first movable body (for example, the first accessory 12a),
A second movable body (for example, a second accessory 12b, a third accessory 12c) arranged behind the first movable body,
A first state (for example, a transparent state) that is arranged in front of the second movable body and allows the second movable body to be visually recognized, and a second state (for example, an opaque state) that makes it more difficult to visually recognize the first movable body than the first state. ) And a shield means (for example, a liquid crystal shutter 9b) that can be changed to
A first operation for confirming that the first movable body can normally operate (for example, a short initial operation and a long initial operation of the first movable body), and the second movable body can operate normally. A predetermined condition (for example, a short initial motion or a long initial motion) including a second motion (for example, a short initial motion or a long initial motion of the second movable body) for confirming that there is a specific condition (for example, a gaming machine). Can be executed because the condition that "was started from a state where it was not started, the condition that the power supply was restored and restarted after the power supply to the gaming machine that had been started was stopped" was satisfied control means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, see FIGS. 13 and 14) and comprises a,
The operation control means,
The second operation can be executed when the shielding means is in the first state (for example, the long initial operation of the second movable body can be executed when the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state as shown in FIG. 24). ,),
Ri executable der and the second operation as the first operation in a predetermined order (e.g., 13, 14, 23, see FIG. 24),
The shielding unit is a display unit capable of displaying an effect image in a display area, and the display unit sets the display area to a specific state having a high transmittance as the first state and the specific state to the second state. It is possible to change to a predetermined state with lower transmittance than the state,
The display means is capable of displaying at least a specific area that is a part of the display area by switching between the specific state and the predetermined state,
When the specific region is in the specific state, it is possible to visually recognize the second movable body in a movable position overlapping the specific region,
The display means is
When the specific region is in the specific state, it is possible to display a special image in a special region near the boundary between the display region and the specific region,
The special image is displayed so as not to impair the visibility of the hold display, which is the display related to the variable display that has not been started yet.

According to such a configuration, the second movable body arranged behind the first movable body when the first operation for confirming that the first movable body can normally operate is not executed. A second action is performed to confirm that the body is able to operate normally. Further, the second operation can be executed when the shielding means is in the first state in which the second movable body can be visually recognized. For this reason, it becomes easier to confirm the second operation in the first state. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably controlling the shielding means and the movable body.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A detection unit (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, S752 and S762 in FIG. 15) that detects an abnormality in the first movable body and the second movable body is further provided,
When an abnormality is detected in any one of the first movable body and the second movable body during the execution of the predetermined operation, the operation control means is configured to perform the operation in the other movable body. The execution of the predetermined operation is restricted (for example, S756 and S767 in FIG. 15).

If a predetermined operation for confirming that the other movable body can normally operate when an abnormality is detected in one movable body, it may be difficult to confirm the predetermined operation. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid making it difficult to confirm the predetermined operation. As a result, it is possible to preferably control the shielding means and the movable body.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The predetermined order is the order in which the second operation is executed after completing the first operation (see, for example, FIGS. 13, 14, 23, and 24).

According to such a configuration, the second movable body can operate normally in the first operation for confirming that the first movable body arranged in the front, which is relatively easy to confirm, can operate normally. After confirming the abnormality of the portion common to the second operation and the first operation for confirming that, it is possible to execute the second operation that is harder to confirm than the first operation. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently execute the predetermined operation including the first operation and the second operation. As a result, it is possible to preferably control the shielding means and the movable body.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
A shielding state control unit (for example, a production control microcomputer 100) for controlling the state of the shielding unit is further provided,
The shielding state control unit limits the control of the state of the shielding unit to the second state during execution of the second operation (for example, FIG. 23(k) to FIG. 23(o), FIG. 24( See C)).

According to such a configuration, the state of the shielding means is the first state in which the second movable body can be visually recognized during execution of the second operation for confirming that the second movable object can normally operate. It is possible to make it more difficult to control the second state, which makes it more difficult to visually recognize. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second operation from being difficult to confirm. As a result, the second operation can be controlled appropriately.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The shielding state control means can always set the state of the shielding means to the first state (for example, can be set by a setting switch).

According to such a configuration, the state of the shielding means can be visually recognized while the second operation for confirming that the second movable object can normally operate can be made visible. By so doing, it is possible to easily confirm the second operation.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The shielding means is a display means capable of displaying an effect image (for example, the chance image 94, the ally character image 90a, and the enemy character image 90b shown in FIG. 22) in a display area (for example, the display area of the effect display device 9). Therefore, the display means is capable of changing the display region to a specific state having a high transmittance as the first state and a predetermined state having a transmittance lower than the specific state as the second state (for example, (See FIG. 23).

With such a configuration, the operation for confirming that the second movable body can normally operate can be visually recognized in the state where the transmittance is high as compared with the case where the transmittance is low. Can be made easier.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above,
When an abnormality is detected in at least one of the first movable body and the second movable body during the execution of the predetermined operation, the display means indicates an abnormality in the display area in the specific state. It is possible to display an image indicating that there is a movable body that exists (for example, see FIG. 25).

With such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that there is a movable body in which an abnormality has occurred during execution of the operation for confirming that the movable body can normally operate.

(8) In the gaming machine of (6) or (7) above,
A test operation executing means (for example, a production control micro) capable of executing a test operation (for example, a check operation shown in FIG. 24) for testing whether the display area can be normally switched between the specific state and the predetermined state. The computer 100 is further provided with S713 in FIG.

According to such a configuration, the second state in which the second movable body is visually recognizable is a first state in which the transmittance of the display region is high, and the second state in which the second movable body is less visible than the first state is less visible It is possible to confirm whether the change to the low predetermined state is normally executed.

(9) In the gaming machine of (6) to (8) above,
The display means transmits at least a specific area (a lower left area, an upper right area, etc. of the effect display device 9) that is a part of the display area to a specific state (transparent state or the like) having a high transmittance, Display means (effect display device 9, liquid crystal shutter 9b, etc.) capable of switching to and displaying the predetermined state (opaque state, etc.) having a low rate;
A movable body (third accessory 12c, second accessory 12b, etc.) provided behind the display means,
When the specific area is in the specific state, the movable body in a movable position overlapping the specific area can be visually recognized (as shown in FIG. 17C, the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state. At some point, the third accessory 12c in a movable position overlapping the upper right area can be visually recognized, etc.),
When the specific area is in the specific state, the display means can display a special image in a special area near the boundary between the display area and the specific area (as shown in FIG. 17C). When the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state, the first special image 90c is displayed in a special area near the boundary between the effect image display area and the upper right area).

With such a configuration, when the specific area is in the specific state, the special image is displayed in the special area near the boundary between the display area and the specific area, so that the effect can be improved.

(10) The gaming machine of (9) above,
The display means can display the special image so that the player cannot visually recognize the peripheral structure (arm, harness, etc.) provided for moving the movable body to a plurality of movable positions (FIG. 17 ( As shown in c), the first special image 90c is displayed so that the player cannot see the arm, harness, etc.).

With such a configuration, the peripheral structure of the movable body can be made invisible and the movable body can be emphasized.

(11) The gaming machine of (9) above,
Further comprising a shield means (a liquid crystal shutter 9b or the like) arranged behind the display means and corresponding to the display area,
The shielding unit has a special region (upper right region 922, etc.) corresponding to the specific region, and the special region is in a third state having a high transmittance and a fourth state having a lower transmittance than the third state. Can be switched to (for example, the upper right region 922 can be switched between a transparent state and an opaque state as shown in FIG. 16A),
The display means switches the specific region to the specific state when the special region is in the third state, and also a boundary between the special region in the third state and a region other than the special region in the fourth state. The special image can be displayed so that the player cannot visually recognize it (as shown in FIG. 17C, when the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state, the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is displayed. In order to prevent the player from visually recognizing the boundary between the area other than the upper right area 922 and the upper right area 922, a first area is provided near the boundary between the specific area corresponding to the upper right area 922 and the display area corresponding to the area other than the upper right area 922 in the liquid crystal panel 9a. The special image 90c is displayed).

According to such a configuration, by displaying the special image so that the player cannot visually recognize the boundary between the special area in the third state and the area other than the special area in the fourth state, the display is smoothed. You can

(12) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (11),
The movable body includes at least a first movable body (third accessory 12c and the like) and a second movable body (second accessory 12b and the like),
The display means is
The first special image can be displayed in the first special area near the boundary between the first specific area and the display area in the specific state in which the first movable body is visible (see FIG. 17(c)). ), the first special image 90c is displayed in the first special area near the boundary between the upper right area and the display area when the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state),
The second special image can be displayed in the second special area near the boundary between the second specific area and the display area in the specific state in which the second movable body is visible (FIG. 17(d). ), the second special image 90d is displayed in the second special area near the boundary between the lower left area and the display area when the lower left area of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state),
The first special image is a special image of a type different from the second special image (as shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D, the first special image 90c has a different type from the second special image 90d). It is a special image, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the special image corresponding to the type of the movable body is displayed, so that the effect can be improved.

(13) The gaming machine of (12) above,
The display means can display the second special image during at least a part of the display period during which the first special image can be displayed (as shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D). In the display period in which the first special image 90c is displayed, the second special image 90d is displayed, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a period in which the first special image and the second special image are displayed at the same time, so that the plurality of movable bodies can be focused on.

(14) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (13) above,
The movable body is movable to a plurality of movable positions (the first position in the upper right region, the second position in the lower left region, etc.),
The display means can display different types of the special image according to the movable position of the movable body (as shown in a modification, when the accessory is in the upper right area and in the lower left area). And with different types of special images).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect by the special image corresponding to the movable position of the movable body.

(15) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (14),
The display means can switch the specific area to the specific state before the movable body moves to a predetermined movable position, and can display the special image in the special area (FIG. 17(d)). , (E), the lower left region is switched to the transparent state and the first special image 90c is displayed before the third accessory 12c moves from the upper right region to the lower left region).

According to such a configuration, since the special image is displayed before the movable body moves, it is possible to prevent the peripheral structure from being recognized when the movable body moves.

(16) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (15),
The display means can display the special image in a special manner (as shown in FIG. 17C, the first special image 90c is displayed in a shaded manner).

With such a configuration, the movable body can be focused on by displaying the special image in the special mode.

(17) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (16),
Further provided is a specific display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) capable of displaying a specific display (holding display H, etc.) corresponding to information regarding variable display,
The display means can display the special image so as not to overlap with the specific display (as shown in FIG. 17C, the first special image 90c is displayed so as not to overlap with the hold display H). ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the specific display from being hindered by the special image.

(18) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (17),
The display means can display the special image on a display layer above the effect image (as shown in FIG. 17C, the first special image 90c is the ally character image 90a or the enemy character image 90b). Will be displayed in a layer above.)

With such a configuration, since the special image is displayed on the display layer above the effect image, the movable body can be focused even when the effect image is displayed.

(19) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (18),
The special area is an area having a size different from that of the display area (as shown in FIG. 17D, a special area in which the first special image 90c is displayed and a special area in which the second special image 90d is displayed. Is an area smaller than the display area of the effect display device 9).

With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the movable body while enhancing the visibility of the effect image displayed in the display area.

(20) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (19),
Advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 560 or the like) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (big hit game state or the like) advantageous to the player,
When the special image is displayed in the special area, a suggestive effect (timer effect, etc.) that suggests the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state can be executed in at least part of the special area. Suggestive effect execution means (as shown in FIG. 17(f), when the first special image 90c is displayed, the timer effect is executed at a position where a part of the area overlaps).

According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect is executed using the special area in which the special image is displayed, it is possible to improve the effect.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flow chart which shows main processing. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol process processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows initial operation processing. It is a flow chart which shows accessory long initial processing. It is a flow chart which shows initial operation information processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process. It is the figure in order to explain the constitution example of production control pattern and various production operation which is executed according to the contents of production control pattern. It is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the effect display device. It is a figure for demonstrating the pattern of a liquid crystal shutter. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a liquid crystal shutter, and the relationship between a liquid crystal shutter and an accessory. It is the figure in order to explain one example of production. It is a figure for explaining an example of initial operation. 6 is a timing chart showing an example of an execution order of initial operations. It is a figure which shows an example of a display at the time of abnormality in an initial operation.

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

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

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

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball. A game board 6 is removably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray), for example. The stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger or the like) and is pushed or pulled by a player while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with the operating hand (for example, the left hand or the like). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate and the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

In the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 have a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be attached to the left or right side of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not have a vertical positional relationship but may have a horizontal positional relationship, for example. As the operating means, a lever switch and other operating means such as a jog dial may be provided.

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

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

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). There is something to do.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

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

More specifically, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 Or after having passed through the second starting winning opening 14 (including winning), start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol Display is not being executed, and started based on the fact that the jackpot game is not being executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening and a gate, and the concept includes that the gaming ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbols (for example, the symbols in the left, middle, and right are arranged in the same symbol). The combination of symbols) is stopped, oscillating, enlarged or reduced or deformed in the same state, or a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with each other, or the positions of the displayed symbols are changed. Then, the production performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the big hit combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. It is a display state or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably and synchronously displayed while forming all or part of the big hit combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes the specific display result in the plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in the variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, at the time of reach, an effect different from usual may be given by a lamp or a sound. This production is called reach production. In addition, at the time of reach, a character (effect display imitating a person or the like and different from a design (effect design or the like)) is displayed, or a background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed (for example, color or the like). ) May be changed. The display of the character and the change of the display mode of the background are referred to as reach effect display. In addition, some of the reach are set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when the reach appears, as compared with a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

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

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are more likely to be won in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Also, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning a prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game balls are easier to win in the first starting prize hole 13 than in the second starting prize hole 14. In addition, while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display device 8b, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b consisting of four display devices for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold storage number (hold storage is also referred to as start memory or start prize storage. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

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

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first 2 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, a production symbol that reminds the big hit on the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed as a stop.

In addition, at a lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a reserved storage display unit (total reserved storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory (total reserved memory number). , A hold display area (not shown) is provided. In the combined pending storage display unit, the number of pending memories can be specified as the pending memory display, for example, by the number of displayed predetermined images (by displaying one pending memory image corresponding to each of the pending memory information, Specify the number of pending storage.) is displayed. As described above, since the total pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display, or hold. Called memory display.

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

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

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

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time. Changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

Above the effect display device 9, the first accessory 12a is provided. The first accessory 12a can be moved to a plurality of movable positions by being driven by the first accessory motor 17a (see FIG. 3 ), and moves to the front of the effect display device 9 to perform a predetermined effect operation. It is possible to The first accessory sensor 170a is installed so as not to be visible from the front surface, and detects whether or not the first accessory 12a is in the initial position (the position shown in FIG. 1).

A second accessory 12b is provided on the rear surface on the left side when viewed from the front of the effect display device 9. The second accessory 12b can be moved to a plurality of movable positions on the rear surface of the effect display device 9 by being driven by the second accessory motor 17b (see FIG. 3), and perform a predetermined effect operation. Is possible. The second accessory sensor 170b is installed so as not to be visible from the front surface, and detects whether or not the second accessory 12b exists at the initial position (the position shown in FIG. 23A).

A third accessory 12c is provided on the rear surface on the right side when viewed from the front of the effect display device 9. The third accessory 12c can be moved to a plurality of movable positions on the back surface of the effect display device 9 by being driven by the third accessory motor 17c (see FIG. 3), and perform a predetermined effect operation. Is possible. The third accessory sensor 170c is installed so that it cannot be seen from the front,
It is detected whether or not the accessory 12c is present at the initial position (the position shown in FIG. 23A).

Since the second character 12b and the third character 12c are on the back side of the effect display device 9, they are usually invisible from the front side, but as will be described later, the liquid crystal shutter 9b of the effect display device 9 is transparent. By controlling so that it becomes visible, it becomes visible.

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

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each type of hit in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit game state, the base after the end of the big hit game state, the fluctuation time after the end of the big hit game state, the number of times of opening in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined end condition of the open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds in the open state) has passed, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls has been established, the closed condition is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

Among the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit game state, as a special game state, there is a higher probability of being decided to be a big hit compared to the normal state (normal game state that is not the sure change state). The type (class) of the big hit that shifts to (the abbreviation of the probability variation state and also called the high probability state) is called “probable variation big hit”. Further, in the present embodiment, as the special game state, when the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to be a time saving state which is shorter than the non-time saving state, in association with the probability variation state There is. The special game state may be controlled to be a time saving state independently of the probability variation state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so when the time saving state, an effective starting winning is likely to occur and there is a possibility that a big hit game is performed. Increase. Note that, of the "big hits", the kind of big hit that is not shifted to the probability changing state after being controlled to the big hit game state for 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

In addition, as a special game state, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability changing state or the time saving state. The variable winning ball device 15 may be controlled to be in a power control support state that facilitates winning (increasing entry and increasing frequency). The power control support state is a high base state, as will be described later, and is therefore mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the power control support control will be described. As the electric Chu support control, the variation time of the ordinary symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result) is shortened to derive and display the display result early (ordinary symbol shortening control), ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. The control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the proportion of time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed. Therefore, the winning frequency to the second start winning port 14 is increased. Is increased, the game ball is easy to start winning (the execution condition of the variable display on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and/or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

The state (high-frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 is increased by the electric Chu support control is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning number to the number of balls to be launched. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called "high base state". Further, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". In addition, such control is control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning by the electric tulip.

In this embodiment, the term "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and are used as terms indicating the combination of base states. , "High base state (electricity chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electricity chew support control state)".

In addition, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base, "low accurate low base state", "low accurate high base state", and "high accurate high base state" To use. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a low-probability state and a base state is a low-base state. The “low-probability high-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a low-probability state, and a base state is a high-base state. The “high-probability-high-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a high-probability state and a base state is a high-base state.

As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15-round big hit, a plurality of kinds of big hits, a normal big hit and a probability variation big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to an uncertain variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low accurate high base state) after the 15 rounds of the jackpot game state are over. In normal big hits, the non-probable change state continues until the next big hit occurs, and the short-time state and the high base state are executed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times 100 times, and the next big hit. The condition continues until the condition that occurs first, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. It should be noted that the normal big hit may be a big hit controlled to an uncertain variation state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low accurate low base state).

Probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to transition to a probability variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (high-probability high base state) after the 15 rounds of the jackpot game state have ended. In the probability variation big hit, such a condition that the high accuracy and high base state is executed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times 100 or until the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier. It continues for a period of time.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. The payout control board 37 and the like are also shown in FIG. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I/O port unit. Including 57. Microcomputer 56 for game control
Reference numeral 0 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

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

In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

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

Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving a detection signal from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game controlling microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b that displays the special symbol in a variable manner, the normal symbol display device 10 that displays the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and the first special symbol reserved memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I/O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9. The effect display device 9 includes a liquid crystal panel 9a, a liquid crystal shutter 9b, a backlight 9c, and the like. Details will be described later.

The effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that passes the signal only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing variable display control of the effect display device 9, display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 is performed via the audio output board 70. Various effect controls such as controlling the sound output of are performed.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I/O port unit 105. Enter through. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I/O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the stick of the stick controller 122, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I/O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I/O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 drives the first accessory motor 17a to operate the first accessory 12a and drives the second accessory motor 17b to drive the second accessory motor 17b through the motor drive circuit (not shown). The accessory 12b is operated and the third accessory motor 17c is driven to operate the third accessory 12c.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, types of random numbers, update ranges, uses, and addition conditions are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

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

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

Further, the fluctuation pattern is first included in the fluctuation pattern type determined by using the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the fluctuation pattern type and using the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3). It decides on the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is one in which a plurality of variation patterns are grouped according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type is
It may also be called the fluctuation type.

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

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

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit judgment table includes a normal time (non-probability change time) big hit judgment table used in a normal state (a game state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change time big hit judgment table used in a probability change state.

In the normal-time big hit judgment table, each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5(A) is set as a big hit judgment value, and in the probability variation big hit judgment table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 5(A). Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the probability big change judgment table is the same as the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (the big hit judgment value in normal time or the first big hit judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot determination value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot determination values (referred to as a jackpot determination value or a second jackpot determination value) than in the probability variation big hit determination table are set. .. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit judging random number (random R) at a predetermined time. The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. When any of the jackpot determination values shown is matched, it is determined to be a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

5(B) and 5(C) are explanatory views showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5(B) is a case in which the jackpot type is determined by using the reserved memory (also referred to as the first reserved memory) based on the fact that the gaming ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (variable display of the first special symbol is It is a first special symbol big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) to be used). FIG. 5(C) is a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the reserved memory (also referred to as the second reserved memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (the variation display of the second special symbol is It is a second special symbol big hit type determination table used when performed).

5(B), and each of the first and second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(C), for the big hit type determination, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol Based on the random number (random 1) of, the type of big hit is determined to be either "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit", and is referred to for determining the big hit symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(B), a determination value corresponding to each of the "normal jackpot" and the "probability variation jackpot" (a jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(C), a determination value corresponding to each of the "normal jackpot" and the "probability variation jackpot" (a jackpot type determination is a numerical value that is compared with the value of random 1). Value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (a jackpot symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to "normal big hit" is also set as the judgment value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probable variation big hit" is also set as a determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and also determines the jackpot pattern with the value of random 1 matched as the jackpot symbol. To do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(C) have the same proportion determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, as the big hit type, when selecting a big hit type from a plurality of kinds of big hits with different maximum round numbers in the big hit game state, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. It may be set so that the ratio of selection of a big hit type having a large number of rounds is higher than that in the first special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). This makes it possible for the player to select the type of big hit in the high base state, and to improve the enjoyment of the game. Moreover, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(C) may be set to have a higher rate of probability variation big hits than the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(B). .. By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be higher than the variation display of the first special symbol, the ratio of the probability variation big hit. Further, the first special symbol big hit type determination table may be higher than the second special symbol big hit type determination table, the proportion determined as the probability variation big hit.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a variation pattern table used in the game control microcomputer 560 to select and determine variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern.

In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for deviation from the normal state, and (b) shows a determination table for deviation from the time saving state. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit time determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit time determination table. Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the game state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between random 2 and variation pattern types, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

In the “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” column in each table of FIG.
“Normal” or “normal fluctuation” refers to a normal fluctuation pattern that does not reach.

Further, "normal reach" in each table in FIG. 6 indicates a variation pattern of normal reach in which a particularly flashy effect is not executed when the reach state is reached. “Super reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

In addition, as described above, the “super reach” is a variation pattern that has a higher selection rate when a big hit occurs than the “normal reach” and has a high reliability of a big hit. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of variation patterns are set in the super reach, and the jackpot expectation degree (becomes a jackpot) in the relationship of 1st superreach <2nd superreach <3rd superreach <4th superreach Possibility).

Note that the “expectation degree” is a concept including the expectation degree for a big hit, the expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also called reliability) for a big hit is the degree of expectation (a proportion of a big hit) that a big hit occurs when each reach variation pattern is selected. For example, the reach variation is performed 100 times. If it is a big hit 60 times, the expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation of transition to the probability change state (probability of probability change).

In addition, the variation pattern shown in the out-of-range determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot time determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The variation pattern shown in the probability variation big hit determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation big hit".

On the basis of these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “4th super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the column of “variation pattern” in FIG. The variation pattern of the fourth super reach executed in seconds”.

In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” indicate the function as a variation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type”. This is the field shown. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, all of the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of the plural fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. Are allocated to the numerical range of. For example, in the case of FIG. 6A, if the value of Random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any one of the judgment values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random number values of 1 to 251. , "Normal reach" is determined as the variation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table section showing the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown in correspondence with each type in the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “third super reach”. 4 Super Reach”.

Random 3 (1 to 2) is assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type.
All the values in 20) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is determined, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 out of random number values of 1 to 220. If any of the determination values assigned to ˜70 is met, it is determined that the variation pattern is “first super reach (50 seconds)”.

When the variation display result is out of the range of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the out of position determination table in the normal state of FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the out of time saving state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratios at the time of deviation from the normal state and at the time of deviation from the time saving state are made constant regardless of the number of holdings.

When the variable display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether it is a time saving state, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is the normal big hit, the normal big hit time determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is the probability variation big hit irrespective of the time saving state, the probability variation big hit time determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

In the time difference state determination table of FIG. 6B, the change time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than the time difference determination table of the normal state of FIG. 6A. 6B, the variation time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) in the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A as compared with the normal state deviation determination table. Normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations that cause deviation display results instead of reach)) have a high proportion, and reach fluctuations that have longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations have a lower proportion. The data is set.

As a result, compared to the non-time saving state (normal state), the rate of selecting a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is higher in the time saving state. The fluctuation display is performed on average in a shorter fluctuation time than in the above case. By selecting the determination table in this manner, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation such that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending consumption during the time-saving state.

In the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, which are selected when there is a deviation, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the type of reach is normal reach>super reach Has been done. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratios of the types of reach are selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach<super reach. The data is set. As a result, when the jackpot is a big hit, the proportion of the reach effect of the super-reach (the proportion of the reach effect of the super-reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the hit, so that the reach of the super-reach is increased. The production can enhance the player's expectation.

Further, in the determination table of FIG. 6(d), which is selected when the jackpot is the probability variation big jackpot, the normal reach is compared to the determination table of FIG. 6(c) which is selected when the jackpot is the normal jackpot. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability variation jackpot is high, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the probability variation big hit.

In addition, such a variation pattern, when the total number of reserved storages (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol which are displayed in a variable manner is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more) By setting the selection ratio to be different when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. You may make it perform the hold|maintenance number reduction control which is shortened. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total hold storage number is 3 or more), by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant, the expectation for reach is maintained. In addition, it is also possible to execute the hold number reduction time reduction control by preventing the change time from being shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Furthermore, the number-of-holding time reduction control may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal variation with a short variation time, or may be executable by reducing the variation time of each variation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. Command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) that specifies the variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX. ). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

Commands A001 to A002 (H) are big hit start designation commands that designate big hit game state start for each big hit type (normal big hit or probability variation big hit).

The command A1XX(H) is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX(H) is a command after opening the special winning opening, which indicates after (close) opening of the special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands that designate the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A 401 (H) is a first start winning a prize specifying command that specifies that the first starting award has been won. The command A402(H) is a second start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the second starting prize has been won.

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

The command C0XX(H) is a total reserved storage number designation command indicating the total reserved storage number. The command C100(H) is a total reserved storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total reserved storage number is decremented by one. In the present embodiment, the command for designating the total number of reserved storages is executed when the game ball is started into the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, when the starting opening switch passing process described later is executed). , To the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the total reserved storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of variable display (for example, at the time of execution of a special symbol variable display process described later). The total reserved storage designation command and the reserved storage count subtraction designation command may be used in combination. For example, the total reserved storage number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the reserved storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that commands for specifying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are respectively transmitted instead of the total reserved memory number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. The total value of and may be specified as the total pending storage number.

The command C2XX(H) and the command C3XX(H) are results of winning determination such as a big hit determination, a big hit type determination, a variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It is a production control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command that indicates whether or not a big hit is included in the winning judgment result, and the judgment result of the type of big hit. Further, the command C3XX(H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of the determination value range of the variation pattern type random number in the winning determination result. Is.

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

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

A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a fluctuation pattern type determination random number (Random 2) and a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) are stored.

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

The storage of the above-described information regarding the starting winning in the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer may be referred to as "stored". It should be noted that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of the start winning and stored in the storage area in advance, but a variation pattern setting process (special You may make it extract at the time of the fluctuation start of a design).

The data thus stored in the hold storage buffer is read at the time of winning the start and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display, as described later.

When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first (second) starting winning designating command, and a first (second) hold A determination process at the time of winning a prize such as a command for designating the number of memories (for example, S1215
, S1225, the command indicating the determination result of the winning effect process) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning award reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designating command, variation type command, first (second) starting award designating command, and first (second). A storage area for storing data that can specify the received command is secured so that various commands such as the reserved storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variable display operation of the effect symbol, reach It is made up of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operations in effect, or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of effect symbols. In addition, the notice production control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the production operation that is the notice production executed corresponding to the notice patterns prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents thereof.

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

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initializing processing, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initializing the random number circuit 503), display random number updating processing (variation pattern) Type determination, update processing of various random numbers such as variation pattern determination), and random number update processing for initial value (update processing of initial value of count value of random number generation counter for normal symbol per determination) and the like are executed.

In the main processing, specifically, the following processing is executed. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (S3). After initialization of the internal device (initialization of CTC (counter/timer) and PIO (parallel input/output port) which are internal devices (internal peripheral circuits)) (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is This is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input through the input port (S6). When ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

If the clear switch is not in the ON state, check whether the data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, processing when power supply is stopped such as addition of parity data) is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Yes (S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is restored from the stop, is executed.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply was stopped (S41 to S43). Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set to the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for the work area that may be initialized. By the processing of S41 and S42, the stored contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain unchanged. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time saving flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Further, the CPU 56 sends a display result designation command designating the display result stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (S44). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

In this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of the variable time timer described later. Therefore, when the power is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in S44, the measurement of the value of the variable time timer that has been saved is restarted and the variable display of the special symbol is restarted and saved. When the value of the variable time timer has timed out, a symbol confirmation designation command described later is transmitted. In this embodiment, the value of a special symbol process flag described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, the special symbol process process is restarted from the process corresponding to the value of the special symbol process flag that is saved.

It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0, instead of sending the display result designation command without fail when power is restored. .. If the value of the variable time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the change, and the display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the display state designation command is not transmitted and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that there is a power outage during fluctuation, and the display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates during a power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command has not been received, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

In this embodiment, it is checked whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is saved by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the game state recovery process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). By the RAM clearing process, the predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for determining the normal symbol) is initialized to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. It may be initialized to. Further, the predetermined area (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the normal random number for determination per symbol) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set to the work area (S12).

By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, an initial value for a flag for selectively performing processing according to a control state such as a random symbol counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, and a special symbol process flag. Is set.

Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) for initialization (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process). Is also sent) to the sub-board (S1)
3). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, it performs an initial operation according to the initialization designation command.

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (S14). The CPU 56 makes settings for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R, for example, by executing processing according to the random number circuit setting program.

Then, in S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is taken every 2 ms.

When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (S17) and the initial value random number updating process (S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt prohibited state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. Yes (S19).

In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when the big hit is not made and a random number for determining whether or not the reach is made when the big hit is not made. The for-use random number updating process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the random number for the initial value, the initial value of the count value of the counter (normal symbol per determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol It is a random number for determining.

A game control process for controlling the progress of a game to be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display device, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In the process to perform, or the process of transmitting a command signal to control other microcomputers, also referred to as the game device control process), the count value of the random number for determining the normal symbol is one round (ordinary random number for determining the symbol per symbol) When the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values has been increased), the initial value is set to the counter.

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

Next, the CPU 56, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the normal symbol display device 10, the first special symbol holding storage display device 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display device 18b, the normal symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (S22). Regarding the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display device in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending a production control command to the production control microcomputer 100 (production control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the starting opening switch passing process, if the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is provided on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination are obtained from a random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number. Random numbers) are extracted and stored (stored) in the storage area of the first storage buffer. On the other hand, if the second starting opening switch 14a is turned on, the second number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

Regarding the following description regarding the reserved storage, the storage of the above-described information regarding the starting winning in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as “reserved storage”. Further, the numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

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

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the production control microcomputer 100 to transmit the display result designation command. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process elapses. Special symbol stop process (S304), the variation display in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a processing for performing control of opening the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the process of opening the special winning opening (S306), the control for transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect in the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the special winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening processing for the special winning opening (S305). When all rounds have been completed, the process shifts to the big hit ending process (S307). The big hit ending process (S307) is a process for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended.

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

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

In the effect control processing, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command is a command to instruct. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can specify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes initial operation processing and initial operation notification processing (S704A, S704B). In the initial operation processing and the initial operation notification processing, operation confirmation at the time of activation of the effect display device 9, the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, the third accessory 12c, and the like is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of effect symbols on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the content of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (production control process flag) is selected to execute production control.

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

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, deleting, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707).

By performing such effect control main processing, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect display device 9 transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing in the effect control main processing shown in FIG. The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the command reception buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) is stored in the command reception buffer. Check the command contents.

Note that the command is stored in the command receiving buffer, specifically, by detecting that the effect control INT signal output from the game control microcomputer 560 has risen, and by interrupt processing, a 1-byte MODE is first set. Data is captured and stored in the command reception buffer. Next, after the effect control INT signal is turned off, it is detected that the next effect control INT signal has risen, and by the interrupt process, 1-byte EXT data is taken in and the next area of the command reception buffer is processed. Stored in. By the above processing, one effect control command (2-byte command) is fetched and stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (S613). The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read.

If the received production control command is the power-on instruction command (initialization instruction command) (S614), the effect control CPU 101 sets an initialization instruction command reception flag indicating that the initialization instruction command has been received (S615). ).

If the received effect control command is the power failure recovery designation command (S616), the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set (S617).

If the received effect control command is the variation pattern command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the variation pattern command reception flag (S623).

If the received effect control command is the display result specifying command (S624), the effect control CPU 101 has the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 3 specifying command) formed in the RAM. The display result designation command storage area is stored (S625).

If the received production control command is the symbol confirmation designation command (S626), the production control CPU 101 sets the confirmation command reception flag (S627).

When the received command read in S612 is another effect control command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (S691).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an initial operation process in the effect control main process shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 13, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the initialization designation command reception flag or the power failure restoration designation command reception flag is set (S711). When it is determined that none of them are set (NO in S711), the process to be executed is returned to the calling source of this process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that any of the reception flags is set (YES in S711), it is determined whether or not it is at any stage of the initial operation (S712). When it is determined to be at any stage (YES in S712), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S714.

When it is determined that it is not at any stage of the initial operation (NO in S712), the effect control CPU 101 starts the check operation of the effect display device 9 as the first stage operation of the initial operation (S713). The check operation of the effect display device 9 is, for example, an operation of turning on/off the backlight 9c, fully transmitting/partially transmitting/non-transmitting the liquid crystal shutter 9b, and displaying/non-displaying the liquid crystal panel 9a in various combinations. is there.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first stage of the initial operation is completed (S714). When it is determined that the first stage is not completed (NO in S714), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S721.

When it is determined that the first stage has ended (YES in S714), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the operation is the initial operation at the time of power failure recovery ( S715).

When it is determined that the operation is the initial operation at the time of power failure recovery (YES in S715), the effect control CPU 101 controls the liquid crystal shutter 9b to be in an opaque state (S716), and advances the processing to be executed to S718. Since the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the opaque state, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back surface are invisible from the front surface of the effect display device 9. The liquid crystal shutter 9b will be described later with reference to FIGS.

When it is determined that it is not the initial operation at the time of power failure recovery (NO in S715), the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be in a transparent state (S717), and the process to be executed is advanced to S718. Since the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back surface are visible from the front surface of the effect display device 9.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the short initial operation of the first accessory 12a as the second stage of the initial operation (S718), and advances the processing to be executed to S721. The short initial operation of the accessory is based on signals from sensors such as the first accessory sensor 170a to the third accessory sensor 170c to check whether the accessory is present at the initial position or not. In the case, the operation is to move to the initial position.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second stage of the initial operation is completed (S721). When it is determined that the second stage has not ended (NO in S721), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S723.

When it is determined that the second stage has ended (YES in S721), the effect control CPU 101 starts the short initial action of the second accessory 12b (S722) and executes the process as the third stage of the initial action. Proceed to S723.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the third stage of the initial operation is completed (S723). When it is determined that the third stage is not completed (NO in S723), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S731.

When it is determined that the third stage is finished (YES in S723), the effect control CPU 101 starts the short initial action of the third accessory 12c (S724) and executes the process as the fourth stage of the initial action. Proceed to S731.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fourth stage of the initial operation is completed (S731). When it is determined that the fourth stage is not completed (NO in S731), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S735.

When it is determined that the fourth stage has ended (YES in S731), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set (S732). When it is determined that it is set (YES in S732), the effect control CPU 101 clears the power failure recovery designation command reception flag (S734), and returns the processing to be executed to the calling source of this processing.

When it is determined that the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is not set (NO in S732), the effect control CPU 101 starts the long initial operation of the first accessory 12a as the fifth step of the initial operation (S741). , And advances the processing to be executed to S735. The long initial operation of the character is an operation for confirming the operation in the character effect during the game, the operation of the character is started from the initial position, and at the end, the character is returned to the initial position.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the accessory long initial operation process (S735). After executing S735, the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the calling source of this process.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the accessory long initial process in the initial operation process shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 14, first, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fifth stage of the initial operation is completed (S742). When it is determined that the fifth step is not finished (NO in S742), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S744.

When it is determined that the fifth stage has ended (YES in S742), the effect control CPU 101 starts the long initial action of the second accessory 12b (S743) and executes the process as the sixth stage of the initial action. Proceed to S744.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the sixth stage of the initial operation is completed (S744). When it is determined that the sixth step is not finished (NO in S744), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S746.

When it is determined that the sixth step has ended (YES in S744), the effect control CPU 101 starts the long initial operation of the third accessory 12c (S745) and executes the processing as the seventh step of the initial operation. Proceed to S746.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the seventh stage of the initial operation is completed (S746). When it is determined that the seventh step is not finished (NO in S746), the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the calling source of this process.

When it is determined that the seventh step is finished (YES in S746), the effect control CPU 101 controls the liquid crystal shutter 9b to be in an opaque state (S747), and clears the initialization designation command reception flag (S749). ), and returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

Here, as shown in FIG. 13, movable during the execution of the initial operation process when the condition that the power supply is restored and restarted after the power supply to the gaming machine that has been started is stopped is executed. Limit execution of body effects. The movable body effect is the first role object 12a that is executed during variable display.
, The second character 12b and the third character 12c. Specifically, if YES in S732, execution of the movable body effect is limited in the subsequent processing. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the action for confirming that the accessory can normally operate from being obstructed by the movable body effect.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the initial action notification process in the effect control main process shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 15, first, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set (S751).

When it is determined that the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set (YES in S751), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (S752). For example, when it is time for the accessory to return to the initial position but the presence of the accessory at the initial position is not detected by the sensor, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred.

When it is determined that no abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (NO in S752), it is determined whether the liquid crystal shutter 9b is being controlled to be in an opaque state (S753). When it is determined that the control is not in the opaque state (NO in S753), the process to be executed is returned to the calling source of this process.

When it is determined that the control is in an opaque state (YES in S753), a display indicating that the power outage is being recovered (for example, the display of the character “power outage is being recovered” as shown in FIG. 23(f)) is displayed. It is output (S754). After that, the process to be executed is returned to the calling source of this process.

When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (YES in S752), the effect control CPU 101 outputs a display and voice indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (S755), and interrupts the initial operation ( S756).

As a display indicating that an abnormality has occurred, here, a display indicating that an abnormality has occurred during the initial operation of the accessory (for example, a display indicating "abnormal operation of accessory effect") is output. And However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to output only a display indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation of the accessory without displaying the power failure recovery.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a confirmation operation that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation is performed (S757). When it is determined that the confirmation operation has not been performed (NO in S757), the process of S757 is repeated. When it is determined that the confirmation operation is performed (YES in S757), the effect control CPU 101 restarts the initial operation (S758). After that, the process to be executed is returned to the calling source of this process. Here, the confirmation operation is an operation for a clerk to confirm the abnormality of the accessory. More specifically, it is an operation for ending the abnormality notification by opening/closing the glass door frame 2 or the game frame and operating a switch or the like for resetting the abnormality of the accessory. If the abnormality notification does not end, the abnormality may be canceled by operating the switch for invalidating the movement of the accessory so that the accessory cannot be moved.

In addition, after the confirmation operation is performed, the effect by the abnormal accessory may be limited (for example, not performed). In addition, when an abnormality occurs in a part of a plurality of characters such as the second character 12b and the third character 12c on the back surface of the effect display device 9, the initial operation and the effect of the character are limited for the rest. You may do so.

When it is determined that the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is not set (NO in S751), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the initialization designation command reception flag is set (S761).

When it is determined that the initialization designation command reception flag is set (YES in S761), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (S762).

When it is determined that no abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (NO in S762), a voice indicating that the initial operation is being performed is output (S764). After that, the process to be executed is returned to the calling source of this process. When the initialization designation command reception flag is set (when the initialization designation command is received), the character display of "preparing" may be displayed as the specific notification.

When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (YES in S762), the effect control CPU 101 outputs a voice indicating that the abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (S765), and identifies the target accessory that is abnormal. An image indicating that the lock-on is performed and the abnormality is displayed is displayed (see the second accessory 12b in FIG. 25), and the initial operation is interrupted (S767).

And CPU101 for production control performs the same processing as S757 and S758 in S768 and S769. By doing this, when an abnormality occurs in the accessory, it is possible to prevent the subsequent processing from being executed until the confirmation operation is completed.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, after the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect and executes the prefetch notice process (S500) for selecting the type of the prefetch effect, the value of the effect control process flag In accordance with the above, any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

In the production control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the production control process processing, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled and the variable display of the production symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the production symbol in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the change of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading notice process (S500) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. Look-ahead effect is, before the order of the variable display (symbol fluctuation) of the special symbol based on certain reserved information (reserved storage information) comes, the reserved information is pre-read and the fluctuation of the special symbol based on the reserved information. It is a production technique that judges the display contents and gives a notice in advance of how the variable display of special symbols in the future will become. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, the big hit may occur afterwards based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the hold information that is the target of the prefetching effect is referred to as “target hold information”. In addition, the variable display based on the hold information that is the target of the prefetching effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

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

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

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

The process control CPU 101 stores the process in the ROM 102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during the predetermined performance control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The production devices (production parts) such as the production display device 9 are controlled according to the process data set in the table.

The process table is composed of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation forming the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect design (decoration pattern) are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control to display effect symbols in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the effect of the effect of changing the effect design (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the values of the process timer and the variation display time timer by -1 (S841, S842).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process timer is newly started by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S844). Further, based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, etc. which are set next, control of display on the effect display device 9, sound output from the speaker 27, light emission from the frame LED 28, and the like. Is executed (S845).

If the process timer has not timed out in S843 and after execution of S845, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (S846). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S848), and the effect symbol variation process is ended.

Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation command has been received is set (S847), the value of the effect control process flag is the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803). ) To a value according to (S848), and finishes the effect symbol changing process. If the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is not set in S847, the effect symbol changing process is ended without passing through S848.

Next, a configuration example of the effect control pattern and various effect operations executed according to the content of the effect control pattern will be described. Drawing 18 is a figure for explaining the example of composition of a production control pattern, and various production operations performed according to the contents of a production control pattern. FIG. 18A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each production control pattern is, for example, production control process timer judgment value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, liquid crystal shutter control data, first accessory control data, second accessory control data, third accessory. It is composed of control data such as control data and end code for controlling various production operations, and the contents of various production controls, the timing of production control switching, and the like may be set in a time series (first (3. Illustration of control data for accessory products is omitted). The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer. Therefore, the determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. Instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 101. The data indicating the switching timing of the effect control may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content or processing content.

The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9, such as data indicating the change mode of each effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control data is data that specifies the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating a voice output mode from the speaker 27, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like linked to the variable display operation of the effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the voice control data is data that specifies the voice output operation from the speaker 27. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a lighting operation mode of a light emitting body such as the frame LED 28. That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies the lighting operation of the light emitter. The liquid crystal shutter control data includes data for controlling the transmittance of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the transparent area. That is, the liquid crystal shutter control data is data that specifies the operation of the liquid crystal shutter 9b. The first accessory control data, the second accessory control data, and the third accessory control data are for moving the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c to a plurality of movable positions, respectively. Contains data that controls the behavior of the. That is, the first accessory control data, the second accessory control data, and the third accessory control data are data designating the operations of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c, respectively. is there. It should be noted that these control data need not be included in all the effect control patterns, and an effect control pattern configured to include some control data according to the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

FIG. 18B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations executed according to the content of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 101 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the effect design is displayed in a mode designated by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 27 in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink the light-emitting body such as the frame LED 28 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Further, the liquid crystal shutter is controlled to be transparent or non-transparent in any region in a manner specified by the liquid crystal shutter control data. In addition, the control for operating the first accessory 12a is performed in the mode specified by the first accessory control data. In addition, the control for operating the second accessory 12b is performed in a mode specified by the second accessory control data. In addition, the control for operating the third accessory 12c is performed in a manner specified by the third accessory control data. It should be noted that dummy data (data that does not specify control) may be set in the data corresponding to the effect parts that are not controlled even though they correspond to the effect control process timer determination value.

The production operation shown in FIG. 18(B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the variation of the production symbol until the final stop, but it is not limited to this, and during the variation display of the production symbol. An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation may be provided corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period for executing the notice effect). Alternatively, in order to execute the production operation in correspondence with a predetermined period other than during the variation display of the production symbol (for example, a period during which a round is being executed in the big hit game state, a period in which the ending production is executed at the end of the big hit game state, etc.) Effect control pattern may be provided.

The effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control pattern based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, for example, when starting the change display of the effect pattern. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data configuring the applicable effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 54 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, or the applicable effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 54 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 54 may be designated. After that, each time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any one of the production control process timer determination values, and when it matches, the production operation according to various corresponding control data. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 101, according to the contents of the process data #1 to the process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern, the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, The liquid crystal shutter 9b, the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, the third accessory 12c, etc.) are controlled. In each process data #1 to process data #n, display control data #1 to display control data #n and voice control data #1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values #1 to #n. Data #n, lamp control data #1 to lamp control data #n, liquid crystal shutter control data #1 to liquid crystal shutter control data #n, first accessory control data #1 to first accessory control data #n, second The accessory control data #1 to the second accessory control data #n and the third accessory control data #1 to the third accessory control data #n show the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device, and execute the effect control. The effect control execution data #1 to effect control execution data #n that specify

A command according to the effect control pattern thus set is output from the effect control CPU 101 to the effect display device 9 or the sound output board 70. In the effect display device 9 that has received the command from the effect control CPU 101, for example, the image data indicated by the command is read from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stored in the VRAM to be expanded. Further, in the voice output board 70 that receives the command from the effect control CPU 101, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like to develop the voice data. ..

Further, in the various effect control pattern table, data indicating the content of various effect control during the period of being controlled to the big hit game state is stored according to the round or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

A collection of respective control data such as a pattern variation control pattern, a notice production control pattern for various notices, and a variety of production control patterns is referred to as a process table.

The process timer set value is a value (determination value) that is compared with the process timer value that is the stored value of the process timer for effect control in the effect control CPU 101, and corresponds to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation. The determined judgment value is set in advance. In place of the process timer set value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 101. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content or processing content.

The effect control CPU 101 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in these effect control patterns. For example, when the process timer value matches any of the process timer set values, the effect design is displayed in a mode specified by the display control execution data included in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer set value. , A control is performed to display an effect image such as a character image or a background image on the display screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, control is performed to output a sound from each speaker 27 in a manner specified by the voice control execution data, and control is performed to blink the light emitting body such as the sound output board 70 in a manner specified by the lamp control execution data. Further, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be transparent or non-transparent in any region of the liquid crystal shutter 9b in a manner specified by the liquid crystal shutter control execution data. In addition, the control for operating the first accessory 12a is performed in a mode specified by the first accessory control execution data. In addition, the control for operating the second accessory 12b is performed in a mode specified by the second accessory control execution data. In addition, the control for operating the third accessory 12c is performed in the mode designated by the third accessory control execution data. It should be noted that dummy data (data that does not specify control) may be set for the data corresponding to the production parts that are not controlled even though they correspond to the process timer set values.

In addition, the advance notice effect control pattern, when performing various advance notice effects, the effect display operation and the validity/invalidity of push buttons and stick controllers during the period from the start of each advance notice effect to the end of the advance notice effect. The data (preliminary effect control pattern) indicating the control content of the effect operation such as the control operation, the input voice and the processing content of the operation is stored. The notice production control pattern includes the notice process timer set value, the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the liquid crystal shutter control execution data, the first accessory control execution data, as in the symbol variation control pattern. A plurality of control data (effect process data) for controlling the effect operation such as the second character effect control execution data and the third character effect control execution data are set in time series.

Next, details of the effect display device 9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the effect display device 9.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the effect display device 9, the liquid crystal panel 9a, the liquid crystal shutter 9b, and the light guide plate 904 are integrated by the top chassis 901, the resin frame 902, the shutter metal frame 903, and the backlight 9c. It becomes a unit by being assembled into. The first accessory 12a is movably arranged in front of the unit. Further, behind the light guide plate 904, a second accessory 12b, a third accessory 12c, and a protective plate 905 on which a star-shaped image 90f is drawn are provided. A space is provided between the light guide plate 904 and the protection plate 905, and the third accessory 12c and the second accessory 12b can move in this space.

Specifically, on the rear surface side of the liquid crystal panel 9a, a resin frame 902 formed of a synthetic resin material in the shape of a horizontally long rectangular frame and a shutter metal frame 903 separate a predetermined gap from the rear surface of the liquid crystal panel 9a. The liquid crystal shutter 9b and the light guide plate 904 are assembled from the front side. Further, on the outer periphery of the resin frame 902, a top chassis 901 formed in a horizontally long rectangular frame shape having an opening for allowing the display screen of the liquid crystal panel 9a to face forward is attached.

The backlight 9c is attached so as to respectively cover the upper side, the left side, the lower side, and the right side of the light guide plate 904, and inside thereof, an LED substrate on which a plurality of display LEDs are mounted is arranged, and a resin frame is provided. It is attached integrally to 902.

The backlight 9c includes an LED board 912, an LED board cover 911, and a heat dissipation plate 913. A board cover 911 is arranged inside the effect display device 9 rather than the LED board 912, and the board covers 911 cover a plurality of display LEDs mounted on the LED board 912. On the other hand, a heat dissipation plate 913 is arranged outside the effect display device 9 with respect to the LED substrate 912.

The substrate cover 911 is formed with through holes corresponding to the respective display LEDs and the light projecting LEDs, so that the light from the respective display LEDs is applied to the peripheral end surface of the light guide plate 904. The light from each light emitting LED is projected onto the second accessory 12b, the third accessory 12c, and the protective plate 905. The display LED, the light emitting LED, and the light guide plate 904 constitute a backlight 9c.

Although the liquid crystal shutter 9b is not particularly shown in detail, for example, a transparent polymer film in which nematic liquid crystal droplets (called capsules) are dispersed is sandwiched between two polyester films with a transparent conductive film. When no voltage is applied, the liquid crystals represented by rod-shaped molecules are arranged along the inner wall of the capsule, so that the light incident on the liquid crystal shutter 9b has a difference in refractive index between the polymer and the liquid crystal and the liquid crystal. Due to the birefringence, the light is refracted on the surface or inside of the capsule, and as a result, light cannot travel straight and is scattered, and the liquid crystal shutter 9b appears opaque (diffused state). Also, when a voltage is applied, the liquid crystal molecules try to line up in parallel with the direction in which the voltage is applied, and by arranging them perpendicularly to the electrodes, if the liquid crystal has a refractive index that matches that of the polymer, The state is equivalent to the absence of an interface, and as a result, light goes straight without being scattered, and the liquid crystal shutter 9b looks transparent (non-diffused state).

Next, the pattern of the liquid crystal shutter 9b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the pattern of the liquid crystal shutter. FIG. 20A shows a list of patterns of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, and FIGS. 20B to 20F show each pattern.

The liquid crystal shutter 9b is formed by four regions, an upper left region, a lower left region, an upper right region, and a lower right region. The liquid crystal shutter 9b can change the transmittance of all or a part of the area by applying a voltage. Then, by changing the transmittance, all or part of the region can be made transparent or opaque. As shown in FIG. 20A, the liquid crystal shutter 9b has five types of patterns 1 to 5. Specifically, pattern 1 is a pattern in which all areas are opaque (FIG. 20(b)), pattern 2 is a pattern in which all areas are transparent (FIG. 20(c)), and pattern 3 is only the lower left and upper right areas. Is a transparent pattern (FIG. 20(d)), pattern 4 is a transparent pattern only in the lower left area (FIG. 20(e)), and pattern 5 is a transparent pattern only in the upper right area (FIG. 20(f)).

As described above, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is composed of four regions of the upper left region, the lower left region, the upper right region, and the lower right region, and is configured so that various effects can be performed by switching between transparent and opaque in each region. There is.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the liquid crystal shutter and the relationship between the liquid crystal shutter and the accessory. FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the liquid crystal shutter. Further, FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the liquid crystal shutter and the accessory.

As shown in FIG. 21A, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is formed of four regions, an upper left region 920, a lower left region 921, an upper right region 922, and a lower right region 923. Further, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is connected to three terminals for applying a voltage to the liquid crystal shutter 9b. The liquid crystal shutter 9b is adapted to change from an opaque state to a transparent state when a voltage is applied.

The terminal connected to the lower left area 921 is provided to switch between transparent and opaque in the lower left area 921. In FIG. 21A, a voltage is applied to the terminal connected to the lower left area 921, so that the lower left area 921 is in a transparent state. The terminal connected to the upper right area 922 is provided to switch between transparent and opaque in the upper right area 922. In FIG. 21A, a voltage is applied to the terminal connected to the upper right area 922, so that the upper right area 922 is in a transparent state.

The terminal connected to the lower right area 923 is provided to switch between transparent and opaque of the entire liquid crystal shutter 9b. In FIG. 21A, no voltage is applied to the terminal connected to the lower right region 923, so that the terminal is in an opaque state. By performing such turning on/off of the connection terminals, it becomes possible to provide a plurality of liquid crystal shutter patterns as shown in FIG.

Next, the accessory placed behind the liquid crystal shutter 9b will be described. Behind the liquid crystal shutter 9b, a round second accessory 12b and a square third accessory 12c are provided. The second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c are movable to a plurality of movable positions. For example, in FIG. 21B, when the third accessory 12c is located in the upper right area 922, the second accessory 12b moves from the lower left area 921 to the upper right area 922. By moving the second character 12b to the upper right area 922, the second character 12b and the third character 12c come to overlap each other, as shown in FIG.

In this way, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be moved to a plurality of movable positions according to the type of effect. In addition, since the second accessory 12b is located in front of the third accessory 12c in the front-rear direction, when the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c overlap each other, the second third accessory 12b has a rectangular shape. This is a mode in which the round-shaped second accessory 12b is inserted into the accessory 12c. In addition, the number of the accessory may be one, and may be three or more. Further, instead of overlapping in the front-rear direction, they may be combined in the horizontal direction to form a predetermined shape. Alternatively, the accessory may be provided with an LED or the like so that the accessory can be illuminated.

Further, the second accessory 12b can be moved together with peripheral structures such as an arm and a harness by driving the second accessory motor 17b. Further, the third accessory 12c can be moved together with the peripheral structures such as the arm and the harness by driving the third accessory motor 17c. Here, the peripheral structures such as the arm and the harness hinder the performance, so it is not appropriate for the player to visually recognize them. The following special image is displayed to hide the peripheral structure of such an accessory.

Next, various effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect. As shown in FIG. 22A, at the start of the variable display, the left, middle and right effect symbols 91, 92, 93 start the variable display. In the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93, the state in which the variation is displayed is indicated by a downward arrow, and the state in which the variation is stopped is indicated by a numerical symbol. At the lower right of the display area of the effect display device 9, two hold displays H are displayed.

In FIG. 22B, the chance image 94 indicating that the jackpot expectation is high is displayed in the variable display being executed. In addition, in order to show that it is being displayed in a variable manner, a small symbol shown in a reduced form of the effect symbols 91 to 93 may be displayed in a part of the display area of the effect display device 9. Next, FIG. 22C shows the case where the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state. In the display area of the liquid crystal panel 9a other than the specific area (area corresponding to the transparent area) of the liquid crystal panel 9a at the position corresponding to the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the ally character image 90a and the enemy character image 90b are displayed. Is displayed. In addition, since the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b becomes transparent, the third character object 12c located behind the effect display device 9 can be visually recognized from the front. Then, in the first special area near the boundary between the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the display area other than the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a, the first special image 90c indicated by diagonal lines is displayed. Is displayed. Further, the first special image 90c is displayed in a layer above the ally character image 90a and the enemy character image 90b.

Due to the first special image 90c, when the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state, the boundary between the specific area corresponding to the upper right area 922 and the display area corresponding to the area other than the upper right area 922 in the liquid crystal panel 9a is changed. The first special image 90c can be displayed in the vicinity of the boundary between the specific area and the display area so that it cannot be visually recognized by the player. That is, the special image is displayed so as to extend from the boundary of the two areas (the specific area and the display area in the liquid crystal panel 9a) to both areas. In this way, by displaying the first special image 90c, the player does not see the boundary between the specific area corresponding to the upper right area 922 and the display area corresponding to the area other than the upper right area 922 in the liquid crystal panel 9a. Therefore, the display can be smoothed. Further, the arm, harness, and the like as the peripheral structure of the third accessory 12c can be hidden by the first special image 90c.

FIG. 22D illustrates a case where the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state and the lower left area 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state. Since the lower left area 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state, in the lower left area 921, the second accessory 12b located behind the effect display device 9 can be viewed from the front side. In addition, since the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state, the third character object 12c located behind the effect display device 9 can be visually recognized from the front in the upper right area 922. Further, in the display area of the liquid crystal panel 9a other than the specific area (area corresponding to the transparent area) of the liquid crystal panel 9a at the positions corresponding to the lower left area 921 and the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the ally character image 90a and The enemy character image 90b is displayed. Further, in the first special region near the boundary between the specific region of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the upper right region 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the display region other than the specific region of the liquid crystal panel 9a, the first special image 90c indicated by diagonal lines is displayed. Is displayed. Further, in the second special area near the boundary between the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the lower left area 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the display area other than the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a, the second special image 90d shown by hatching is displayed. Is displayed. Note that, in FIG. 22D, at the position where the first special image 90c and the second special image 90d overlap, one of the special images may be displayed in a higher display order, or two special images may be displayed in the higher order. You may make it shift a display so that a special image may not overlap.

FIG. 22E shows a case where the third accessory 12c has moved from the upper right region 922 to the lower left region 921 and the lower left region 921 is in a transparent state. In the lower left area 921, the third accessory 12c located behind the effect display device 9 can be visually recognized from the front. In the display area of the liquid crystal panel 9a other than the specific area (area corresponding to the transparent area) of the liquid crystal panel 9a at the position corresponding to the lower left area 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the ally character image 90a and the enemy character image 90b are displayed. The production that is fighting is displayed. Further, in the first special region near the boundary between the specific region of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the lower left region 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the display region other than the specific region of the liquid crystal panel 9a, the first special image 90c indicated by diagonal lines is displayed. Is displayed.

The flow of the effect from FIG.22(d) to FIG.22(e) is demonstrated. From the state shown in FIG. 22D, the voltage to the liquid crystal shutter 9b is turned off to make the upper right area 922 and the lower left area 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b opaque. Then, the second accessory 12b is moved to a region different from the lower left region 921 (for example, the upper left region 920). After that, before moving the third accessory 12c from the upper right area 922 to the lower left area 921, the lower left area 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is switched from the opaque state to the transparent state and the first special image 90c is displayed, so that the state shown in FIG. ) State.

Next, FIG. 22F shows a case where the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state. In the display area other than the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, an effect of fighting the ally character image 90a and the enemy character image 90b is displayed. Further, in the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c located behind the effect display device 9 are visible from the front. The second accessory 12b has moved to a position overlapping the front of the third accessory 12c. Further, in the first special region near the boundary between the specific region of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the upper right region 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the display region other than the specific region of the liquid crystal panel 9a, the first special image 90c indicated by diagonal lines is displayed. Is displayed.

Further, in FIG. 22F, the timer effect is executed. The timer effect is an effect in which a predetermined numerical value is counted down over time and some effect is executed when the numerical value becomes zero. The timer effect may be an effect that is performed when a number is counted up and a predetermined value is reached. As shown in FIG. 22(f), a timer image 90e indicating "Last 3s" is displayed as the timer effect. The timer image 90e is displayed at a position overlapping a part of the first special image 90c. The timer image 90e is displayed in a layer above the first special image 90c.

Next, as shown in FIG. 22(g), at the timing when the numerical value in the timer effect becomes 0, the entire area of the liquid crystal shutter 9b becomes transparent. Then, the star-shaped image 90f drawn on the protective plate 905 is visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, an effect is achieved in which the second character 12b and the third character 12c are overlapped with each other and are moved to the center of the star-shaped image 90f. Then, as shown in FIG. 22(h), the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in an opaque state, and the jackpot pattern of "777" is displayed on the liquid crystal.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 22C and 22D, a first special image 90c is displayed corresponding to the third accessory 12c, and a second special image corresponding to the second accessory 12b. 90d was displayed. However, the type of the special image may be different depending on the movable position of the role object instead of the type. For example, even if the third character 12c is the same, if the third character 12c is located in the upper right area 922, the first special image 90c is displayed, and the third character 12c is displayed in the lower left area 921. When it is located, the second special image 90d may be displayed.

FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an example of the initial operation. Referring to FIG. 23, FIGS. 23(a) to 23(e) show an example of the long initial operation of the initial operations at the time of receiving the initialization designation command, that is, when the power is turned on. In this case, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is transparent and the initial operation is performed. Therefore, as shown in the drawing, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back surface of the effect display device 9 are also visible.

When the short initial operation is completed, as shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, first, the long initial operation of the first accessory 12a is executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 23C, the long initial operation of the second accessory 12b is executed. Finally, as shown in FIGS. 23D and 23E, the long initial operation of the third accessory 12c is executed.

In the present embodiment, the long initial operation is not executed when the power failure recovery designation command is received. However, the long initial operation may be executed when the power failure recovery designation command is received. 23(f) to 23(j) show an example of the case where the long initial operation is executed as an initial operation even when the power failure recovery designation command is received, that is, at the time of power failure recovery. In this case, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the opaque state and the initial operation is executed. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back surface of the effect display device 9 are not visible. The operation of the accessory is the same as in FIGS. 23(a) to 23(e). When the power failure recovery designation command is received, the long initial operation may be performed after the short initial operation is performed, as in the initial operation when the power is turned on.

23(k) to 23(o) show modifications of the long initial operation of the initial operations when the initialization designation command is received, that is, when the power is turned on. In this case, the liquid crystal shutter 9b performs the initial operation in the opaque state during the long initial operation of the first character object 12a on the front surface of the effect display device 9, and the second character object 12b and the third character object 12c on the rear surface. During the long initial operation of, the initial operation is executed in the transparent state. For this reason, as shown in the figure, the back surface of the effect display device 9 is invisible while the first character object 12a on the front surface of the effect display device 9 is operating, and the first character object 12a is easily visible and the rear surface of the effect display device 9 is visible. The second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c are also visible.

FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing an example of the execution sequence of the initial operation. Referring to FIG. 24, FIG. 24(A) shows the execution sequence of the initial operation when the initialization designation command is received, that is, when the power is turned on. First, the check operation of the effect display device 9 is executed. Next, the short initial operation is executed in the order of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c. Then, the long initial operation is executed in the order of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c. When the long initial operation ends, the initial operation ends. During the execution of the short initial operation and the long initial operation, the liquid crystal shutter 9b of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state. After the end of the initial operation, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in an opaque state.

FIG. 24B shows the execution sequence of the initial operation at the time of receiving the power failure recovery designation command, that is, at the time of power failure recovery. First, the check operation of the effect display device 9 is executed. Next, the short initial operation is executed in the order of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c. When the short initial operation ends, the initial operation ends. During execution of the short initial operation, the liquid crystal shutter 9b of the effect display device 9 is in an opaque state. After the end of the initial operation, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in an opaque state. Note that the check operation may not be executed in the initial operation when the power is restored. In this way, it is possible to prevent the liquid crystal shutter 9 from becoming transparent during the check operation, so that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back surface of the effect display device 9 cannot be visually recognized.

FIG. 24C shows an execution sequence of a modified example of the initial operation when the initialization designation command is received, that is, when the power is turned on. The point of executing the short initial operation and the long initial operation is the same as in FIG. In this case, the liquid crystal shutter 9b of the effect display device 9 is in an opaque state during execution of the short initial operation of the first accessory 12a on the front surface of the effect display device 9. During execution of other short initial operations and long initial operations, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the back surface is invisible during the short initial operation of the first character object 12a on the front surface of the effect display device 9, so that the first character object 12a is easily visible and the first character object 12a is easily visible. After the short initial operation of 12a, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back surface of the effect display device 9 are also visible.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a display at the time of abnormality in the initial operation. With reference to FIG. 25, when the initialization designation command is received, that is, in the initial operation when the power is turned on, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state. In this case, as shown in S766 of FIG. An image indicating that the abnormal accessory target accessory (the second accessory 12b in this case) is locked on is displayed.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1-1) By being controlled by the production control microcomputer 100, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is arranged in front of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c, and the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12b. It is possible to change between a transparent state in which the object 12c is visible and an opaque state in which the object 12c is more difficult to see than the transparent state. The initial operation including the short initial operation and the long initial operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can normally operate, the condition that the initialization designation command is received, or the power failure recovery It can be executed when the condition that the designated command is received is satisfied.

As shown in S717 of FIG. 13, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be in the transparent state when the initial operation is executed due to the condition that the power is turned on. As shown in S716 of FIG. 13, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be in an opaque state when the initial operation is executed when the condition of the power failure recovery is satisfied.

As a result, the liquid crystal shutter 9b changes the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c into a visually recognizable state or a visually difficult state by the liquid crystal shutter 9b. An operation for confirming that the operation can be normally performed can be executed. As a result, the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be preferably controlled.

Also, when the power is restored, the player may be playing a game. In such a case, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be in an opaque state and the initial operation is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being deteriorated by making the invisible character that the player cannot visually recognize during the game.

Further, when the power is turned on, a clerk at the game hall may confirm the initial operation of the accessory. In such a case, the initial operation is executed after the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled in the transparent state. Therefore, the clerk at the game arcade can clearly confirm the operation of the accessory when the game machine is powered on.

(1-2) As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, it is restricted that the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be in a transparent state while the initial operation is being executed due to the condition that the power failure is restored. To be done.

As a result, when the condition of restoration from power failure is satisfied, the player performs an operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c located behind the liquid crystal shutter 9b can operate normally. Can be difficult to see.

(1-3) Executing initial operation processing when the condition that the power supply is restored and restarted after the power supply to the gaming machine that has been started is stopped as shown in FIG. The execution of movable body production is restricted to. The movable body effect is an effect using the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c that are executed during the variable display. Specifically, if YES in S732, execution of the movable body effect is limited in the subsequent processing. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the action for confirming that the accessory can normally operate from being obstructed by the movable body effect.

(1-4) As shown in FIG. 13, FIG. 23, and FIG. 24, if the operation mode of the initial operation is different between when the condition when the power is turned on and when the condition when the power failure is restored are satisfied. Sent. Thereby, the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally can be executed in an operation mode according to the condition. As a result, the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be preferably controlled.

(1-5) As shown in S754 of FIG. 15 and FIGS. 23(f) to 23(j), it is possible to display “recovery from power failure” indicating that the initial operation is being executed. As a result, it is possible to make the player or the clerk of the game hall recognize that the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally is being executed.

(1-6) As shown in S754 and S764 of FIG. 15, it is determined that the initial operation is being executed when the condition of turning on the power is satisfied and when the condition of recovering from the power failure is satisfied. The mode of notification shown is different. As a result, it is possible to execute the notification indicating that the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally is being executed in the notification mode according to the condition. it can.

(1-7) As shown in S752 and S762 of FIG. 15, the abnormality of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c is detected. As shown in S754, S755, S764 to S766 of FIG. 15, when the abnormality of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c is detected during the execution of the initial operation, the initial operation is being executed. The notification state indicating that is changed.

As a result, an abnormality is detected in the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c during the execution of the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally. It is possible to easily inform that the abnormality has been detected from the absence.

(1-8) As shown in FIG. 23, the liquid crystal shutter 9b allows the effect display device 9 capable of displaying effect images such as the chance image 94, ally character image 90a, and enemy character image 90b shown in FIG. 22 in the display area. Is part of. The effect display device 9 can change the display area into a transparent state and a low transparent state. As a result, as compared with the case where the transmittance is low, the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can normally operate in the high transmittance state. It can be made easy to visually recognize.

(1-9) As shown in FIG. 25, the effect display device 9 has an abnormality in the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c during the execution of the initial operation when the condition when the power is turned on is satisfied. When detected, it is possible to display an image indicating that an abnormal accessory is present in the display area having a high transmittance. This makes it possible to recognize that there is an abnormal accessory during the execution of the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally.

(2-1) The second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c are arranged behind the first accessory 12a. The liquid crystal shutter 9b is arranged in front of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c, and has a transparent state in which the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be visually recognized, and it is more difficult to see than the transparent state. It can be changed to an opaque state. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a short initial operation, a long initial operation of the first accessory 12a and a second accessory 12b for confirming that the first accessory 12a can operate normally. The initial operation including the short initial operation and the long initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c for confirming that the third accessory 12c can operate normally is a condition when the power is turned on. It can be executed when the conditions for restoration from power failure and power recovery are satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 24, the long initial operation of the second movable body can be executed when the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state. As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, 23, and 24, the initial operations of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c can be executed in a predetermined order.

Thereby, when the initial operation of the first accessory 12a for confirming that the first accessory 12a can normally operate is not performed, the first accessory 12a is arranged rearward of the first accessory 12a. The initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can normally operate is not executed. Further, when the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state in which the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c are visible, the initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be executed. Therefore, in the transparent state, it becomes easy to confirm the initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c. As a result, it is possible to preferably control the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the accessory.

(2-2) As shown in S752 and S762 of FIG. 15, the abnormalities of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c are detected. As shown in S756 and S767 of FIG. 15, an abnormality is detected in any one of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c during the execution of the initial operation. In some cases, the execution of the initial action by the other accessory is restricted.

If an initial action for confirming that the other accessory can operate normally when an abnormality is detected in one of the accessory may be difficult to confirm the initial operation. According to this, it is possible to avoid making it difficult to confirm the initial operation. As a result, it is possible to preferably control the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the accessory.

(2-3) As shown in FIG. 13, FIG. 14, FIG. 23, and FIG. 24, the above-mentioned predetermined order is such that after the initial operation of the first accessory 12a is completed, the second accessory 12b, the third It is the order in which the initial operation of the accessory 12c is executed. The predetermined order may be the order of the third accessory 12c, the second accessory 12b, and the first accessory 12a, or any order.

Accordingly, in the initial operation of the first accessory 12a for confirming that the first accessory 12a arranged in the front, which is relatively easy to confirm, can operate normally, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12a Abnormality of a part common to the initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c for confirming that the accessory 12c can operate normally and the initial operation of the first accessory 12a were confirmed. After that, it is possible to execute the initial operations of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c, which are more difficult to confirm than the initial operation of the first accessory 12a. Therefore, the initial operation of the first accessory 12a and the initial operations of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be efficiently executed. As a result, it is possible to preferably control the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the accessory.

(2-4) As shown in FIGS. 23(k) to 23(o) and 24(C), the second accessory 1
Controlling the state of the liquid crystal shutter 9b to the opaque state during execution of the initial operation of the second accessory 12c is restricted.

As a result, the state of the liquid crystal shutter 9b during the execution of the initial operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally is changed to the second accessory 12b and the third accessory. It is possible to make it more difficult to control the opaque state that makes 12c difficult to see than the transparent state that makes 12c visible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the initial operations of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c from being difficult to confirm. As a result, it is possible to preferably control the initial operations of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c.

(2-5) The liquid crystal shutter 9b can always be in a transparent state. Accordingly, the state of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is changed during execution of the initial operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally. By making 12c transparent so that it can be seen, it is possible to easily confirm the initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c.

(2-6) As shown in FIG. 23, the liquid crystal shutter 9b allows the effect display device 9 capable of displaying effect images such as the chance image 94, the friend character image 90a, and the enemy character image 90b shown in FIG. 22 in the display area. Is part of. The effect display device 9 can change the display area into a transparent state and a low transparent state. As a result, as compared with the case where the transmittance is low, the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can normally operate in the high transmittance state. It can be made easy to visually recognize.

(2-7) As shown in FIG. 25, the effect display device 9 is abnormal in at least one of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c during the execution of the initial operation. When is detected, it is possible to display an image indicating that an abnormal accessory is present in the display area having a high transmittance. Accordingly, it is possible to recognize that there is an abnormal accessory during the operation for confirming that the accessory can operate normally.

(2-8) As shown in S713 and FIG. 24 of FIG. 13, it is possible to execute a check operation for testing whether the display area can be normally switched between the high transmittance state and the low transmittance state.

Accordingly, a state in which the second region 12b and the third region 12c have a high transmittance in the display region in a transparent state in which they are visible, and a state in which the transmittance is low in an opaque state that makes them more difficult to see than in a transparent state. You can check whether the changes with and are executed normally.

(3-1) As shown in FIG. 22C, when the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in the transparent state, the third accessory 12c in the movable position overlapping the upper right area can be visually recognized. Then, as shown in FIG. 22C, when the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in the transparent state, the first special image 90c is displayed in the special area near the boundary between the effect image display area and the upper right area. ing. With this configuration, when the upper right area is transparent, the first special image 90c is displayed in the special area near the boundary between the display area for displaying the effect image on the effect display device 9 and the upper right area. As a result, the production can be improved. Specifically, since the third character 12c is surrounded by the first special image 90c, the presence of the third character 12c can be made conspicuous, and the production using the third character 12c can be improved. Can be planned.

(3-2) The second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be moved to a plurality of movable positions. Specifically, by driving the second accessory motor 17b, the second accessory 12b can be moved together with peripheral structures such as an arm and a harness. By driving the third accessory motor 17c, the third accessory 12c can be moved together with the peripheral structures such as the arm and the harness. Here, it is not appropriate for the player to visually recognize peripheral structures such as arms and harnesses. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 22(c), the first special image 90c may be displayed so that the player cannot see the arms and harnesses. By doing so, the peripheral structure of the movable body such as the third character object 12c can be made invisible, and the movable body such as the third character object 12c can be emphasized.

(3-3) As shown in FIG. 21A, the liquid crystal shutter 9b can switch the upper right region 922 between a transparent state and an opaque state. Then, as shown in FIG. 22C, when the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state, the boundary between the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the area other than the upper right area 922 cannot be visually recognized by the player. Thus, the first special image 90c can be displayed near the boundary between the specific area corresponding to the upper right area 922 and the display area corresponding to the area other than the upper right area 922 in the liquid crystal panel 9a. By doing this, by displaying the first special image 90c, the boundary between the specific area corresponding to the transparent upper right area 922 and the display area corresponding to the area other than the opaque upper right area 922 is presented to the player. It is possible to hide the boundary between the upper right region 922 in the transparent state and the region other than the upper right region 922 in the opaque state, and the display can be smoothed.

(3-4) As shown in FIG. 22C, the first special image 90c in the first special area near the boundary between the upper right area and the display area when the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in the transparent state. Can be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 22D, the second special image 90d is displayed in the second special area near the boundary between the lower left area and the display area when the lower left area of the effect display device 9 is in the transparent state. It is possible. Then, as shown in FIGS. 22C and 22D, the first special image 90c is a special image of a type different from the second special image 90d. Specifically, the first special image 90c has a hatched form, whereas the second special image 90d has a shaded form. In this way, the first special image 90c is displayed corresponding to the third accessory 12c, and the second special image 90d is displayed corresponding to the second accessory 12b. It is possible to produce and improve the production.

(3-5) As shown in FIGS. 22C and 22D, the second special image 90d is displayed during the display period in which the first special image 90c is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to provide a period in which the first special image 90c and the second special image 90d are displayed at the same time, so that the third accessory 12c and the second accessory 12b are focused on. be able to.

(3-6) Even if the third accessory 12c is the same, the first special image 90c is displayed when the third accessory 12c is located in the upper right area, and the third accessory 12c is displayed in the lower left area. The second special image 90d may be displayed when is located. By doing so, it is possible to improve the effect by the special image corresponding to the movable position of the accessory.

(3-7) As shown in FIGS. 22D and 22E, the lower left area is switched to the transparent state and the first special image 90c is displayed before the third accessory 12c moves from the upper right area to the lower left area. To do. In this way, the first special image 90c is displayed before the third character object 12c moves, so that it is possible to prevent the peripheral structure from being recognized when the third character object 12c moves.

(3-8) As shown in FIG. 22C, the first special image 90c is displayed in a shaded manner. Also, as shown in FIG. 22D, the second special image 90d is displayed in a shaded manner. In this way, the special image is displayed in a special manner, so that it is possible to draw attention to the accessory.

(3-9) As shown in FIG. 22C, the first special image 90c is displayed so as not to overlap the hold display H. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the hold display H from being hindered by the first special image 90c.

(3-10) As shown in FIG. 22C, the first special image 90c is displayed in a layer above the ally character image 90a and the enemy character image 90b. In this way, the special image is displayed on the display layer above the effect image, so that the accessory can be focused even when the effect image is displayed.

(3-11) As illustrated in FIG. 22D, the special area in which the first special image 90c is displayed and the special area in which the second special image 90d is displayed are narrower than the display area of the effect display device 9. Area. By doing so, it is possible to focus on the accessory while enhancing the visibility of the effect image displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9.

(3-12) As shown in FIG. 22(f), when the first special image 90c is displayed, the timer effect is executed at a position where a part of the area overlaps. In this way, the timer effect is executed using the special area in which the special image is displayed, so that the effect can be improved.

Next, modifications and characteristic points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as a notification indicating that the initial operation has been executed due to the satisfaction of the condition at the time of power failure recovery, a mark indicating that effect is displayed at the end of the display area of the effect display device 9. The display may be executable. According to this, it is possible to discriminately notify that the operation for confirming that the accessory can operate normally due to the satisfaction of the condition of the power recovery. Since such notification may be transmitted to the clerk at the game hall, it is displayed at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it, such as at the edge of the display area. Further, it is preferable to display at a display position that does not hinder the game (for example, a position other than the vicinity of the hold display).

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the liquid crystal shutter 9b may be always transparent during the initial operation. For example, a setting switch for setting whether or not the liquid crystal shutter 9b is always in the transparent state may be provided on the effect control board 80. Also, the stick controller 122 is configured to display an option for setting whether or not the state of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is always transparent in a part of the display area of the effect display device 9 with the game frame opened. The option may be selected by operating the operation means such as.

Thus, the state of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is changed during the execution of the short initial operation and the long initial operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally. By making the third accessory 12c transparent so that it can be seen, it is possible to easily confirm the short initial operation and the long initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24(c), the liquid crystal shutter 9b is made opaque during the execution of the short initial operation of the first accessory 12a, and the liquid crystal shutter 9b is operated during the long initial operation. Was made transparent. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal shutter 9b may be made opaque during both the short initial operation and the long initial operation of the first accessory 12a.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12a.
The initial position of the accessory such as the accessory 12c is the standby position, and is a sensor for the accessory such as the first accessory sensor 170a, the second accessory sensor 170b, and the third accessory sensor 170c. The origin position is set so that the presence of the accessory can be detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the standby position and the origin position may be different positions. In this case, in the short initial operation, the operation of moving to the origin position and moving to the standby position after the presence of the accessory is detected by the accessory sensor is executed.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the initial operation is an operation for confirming that the accessory (movable object) can normally operate, and includes a short initial operation and a long initial operation.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, it is necessary to confirm that the accessory (movable object) can operate normally by controlling the shielding means such as the liquid crystal shutter 9b so that the accessory on the back is visible. When the game is being played, it is the clerk of the game hall and the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, when the control is made in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize, the pachinko gaming machine 1 confirms.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24 and the like, not only the long initial operation but also the short initial operation is executed in a predetermined order for a plurality of accessory objects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the short initial operation may be simultaneously executed for a plurality of accessory objects.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, FIG. 23, etc., since the effect contents are not backed up and stored in the effect control board 80 when the power is turned off, the symbol confirmation command is received. Until the power goes off, the display of "Recovery from power failure" will be continued. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the power is turned off, the effect control board 80 stores the effect contents in the backup, and after the initial operation of the accessory etc. is completed, the effect is stored in the backup. May be executed.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, FIG. 23, and FIG. 24, the former case is satisfied when the condition when the power is turned on and the condition when the power is restored are satisfied. Then, the operation mode of the initial operation is made different by the short initial operation+long initial operation, and in the latter, only the short initial operation is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation amount, the operation order, or the operation speed of the accessory may be different. In this case, when the condition at the time of turning on the power is satisfied, the operation mode is changed so that the clerk at the game hall confirms the initial operation of the accessory so that the initial operation becomes longer. Since the player may be playing the game when the condition of restoration from the power failure is satisfied, the operation mode is made different so as to shorten the initial operation.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13, 14, 23, and 24, the initial operation is performed in the order of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c. To run. That is, after the initial operation of the character on the front of the effect display device 9 is completed, the initial operation of the character on the back is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial operation of the character on the front surface of the effect display device 9 may be executed after the initial operation of the character on the rear surface of the effect display device 9 is completed.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S754 of FIG. 15 and FIG. 23(f) to FIG. 23(j), the initial operation is executed when the condition of power-on is satisfied. It was decided to be able to execute the display of "recovering power failure", which indicates that it is in progress. However, the display is not limited to this, and may be another display such as a display of the character “in operation check” or an indicator. Further, any of the frame lamps may be turned on/blinking in a specific manner.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23A to 23E, etc., the liquid crystal shutter 9b is set to the transmissive state when the condition of restoration from power failure is satisfied. In this case, the display indicating that the initial operation is being executed is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in such a case, a part of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is set in the non-transmissive state, and a display indicating that the initial operation is being executed is executed in the non-transmissive state part. You may do so. Further, any of the frame lamps may be turned on/blinking in a specific manner. In this case, a display mode indicating that the initial operation is being executed depending on whether the condition of the power recovery is satisfied and the condition of the power being turned on (for example, the display The position, display size, content of character information, presence/absence of sound output, and lamp lighting pattern) may be different.

(13) In the embodiment described above, as shown in S752, S762 of FIG. 15 and S755, S765, S766 of FIG. 15, when an abnormality is detected in the accessory during execution of the initial operation, The notification state of the specific notification indicating that the initial operation is being executed is changed. Specifically, the display during recovery from power failure and the output of voice during initial operation are changed to the display of abnormality occurrence and output of voice during initial operation. In this case, the conservative notification may be changed to the intense notification. Further, the display position, display size, sound output, lamp lighting pattern, etc. may be changed.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the shielding means that is arranged in front of the accessory and can change between the first state in which the accessory is visible and the second state in which the accessory is less visible than the first state. Is the liquid crystal shutter 9b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a physical shield (shielding member such as a shutter).

(15) In the above-described embodiment, the switching timing of the liquid crystal shutter 9b between the transparent state and the non-transparent state during the initial operation when the condition of turning on the power is satisfied is shown in FIG. As shown, the transparent state is set for the entire period of the short initial operation and the long initial operation after the end of the check operation. Further, as shown in FIG. 24C, after the check operation is completed, the first initial object 12a is in the opaque state during the short initial operation, and thereafter, during the short initial operation and the long initial operation. It was made to be in a transparent state throughout.

However, the timing is not limited to this and may be another timing. In the case shown in FIG. 24C, the opaque state may be set during the long initial operation of the first accessory 12a. In the case shown in FIG. 24C, the first accessory 12a may be in the transparent state during the short initial operation, and the first accessory 12a may be in the opaque state during the long initial operation. Good. Further, the liquid crystal shutter 9b may be controlled as described above without performing the check operation of the effect display device 9. Further, the check operation of the effect display device 9 may be executed after the execution of the short initial operation or the long initial operation.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, the liquid crystal shutter 9b may be provided at a position behind the light guide plate 904. Further, two or more liquid crystal shutters 9b may be used. Although the liquid crystal shutter 9b has been described as being in a transparent state by applying a voltage, it may be in a normally transparent state and becoming an opaque state by applying a voltage.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, the liquid crystal shutter 9b has been described to change from an opaque state to a transparent state by applying a voltage, but the transmittance may gradually change with a change in voltage. .. For example, the transmittance may increase from 0% to 100% as the voltage increases.

(18) In the embodiment described above, the fourth symbol for the first special symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol. May be provided. Then, when the fourth symbol is displayed on the effect display device 9, it is desirable that the fourth symbol is always displayed regardless of whether or not the display area is in the transparent state.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, a message regarding the abnormality may be displayed when a predetermined abnormality occurs. Such a message relating to the abnormality may be displayed with priority over the special image. Displaying with priority includes displaying in a layer above the special image, displaying in a more conspicuous manner than the special image, displaying in a display area larger than the special image, and the like.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, the special image may not be displayed when the accessory is initially operated after the power is cut off. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the initial motion of the accessory from becoming difficult to be visually recognized due to the special image. Further, a special image may be displayed when the accessory is initially operated after the power is cut off. With this configuration, it is possible to confirm whether or not the accessory is normally moved to the predetermined movable position with reference to the special image. In addition, you may make it perform the initial operation|movement of the above-mentioned two kinds of accessory in steps.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, a pattern for moving the accessory without displaying the special image and a pattern for displaying the special image and moving the accessory may be provided. Then, either pattern may be selected at a rate according to the jackpot expectation.

(22) In the embodiment described above, the special image may be displayed before the variable display of the target is started as the prefetching notice effect. Then, the area surrounded by the special image may be in a transparent state during the variable display of the target.

(23) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first special image 90c is shown in a shaded manner and the second special image 90d is shown in a shaded manner has been described. However, the special image may have different colors, shapes, sizes, and the like.

(24) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the hold display H is displayed at a position where it does not overlap the special image has been shown. However, active displays other than the hold display H may not overlap the special image. Here, the active display is a display corresponding to the variable display being executed, and is a display in which the jackpot expectation degree of the variable display is suggested. Further, the hold display, the active display, the display of the small design, and the like may be displayed overlapping with the special image, but in that case, the display may be performed in a layer above the special image.

(25) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the second special image 90d is displayed while the first special image 90c is being displayed. In such a case, the first special image 90c being displayed is once erased, then the second special image 90d is displayed, and after the second special image 90d is completely displayed, the first special image 90c is displayed again. You may do it. In this way, the order of displaying the special images may be changed appropriately according to the effect.

(26) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the special image is made different according to the type and movable position of the accessory. However, the type of special image may be different depending on whether or not to control to an advantageous state such as a big hit game state. For example, the special image may be displayed in red when the big hit expectation is high, and the special image is displayed in blue when the big hit expectation is low.

(27) In the above-described embodiment, the special area in which the special image is displayed is a narrower area than the display area in which the effect image is displayed. In the area for displaying the special image, the proportion of the display in the entire display area may be appropriately changed according to the effect. For example, if the area in which the special image is displayed is small, the effect image can be focused on. On the contrary, if the area in which the special image is displayed is large, the effect using the accessory can be focused on.

(28) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22F, when the third accessory 12c and the second accessory 12b overlap each other, the third accessory 12c is larger than the second accessory 12b. The case where the first special image 90c corresponding to the three accessory 12c is displayed is shown. However, when the two accessory objects overlap, another special image for exclusive use different from the first special image 90c and the second special image 90d may be displayed.

(29) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22C, the first special image 90c is displayed in the special area near the boundary between the upper right area of the liquid crystal panel 9a and other display areas. It was However, the special image may be displayed not only near the boundary but also around the third accessory 12c. By doing so, the portion behind the third accessory 12c can be made invisible.

(30) In the above-described embodiment, the special image may not be displayed in the initial operation when the power is turned on. Conversely, a special image may be displayed in the initial operation when the power is turned on. In such a case, the special image may be displayed after making the clerk confirm that the accessory has operated normally up to the specific area. Then, after displaying the special image, the liquid crystal shutter 9b as the display means may be returned to the transmission state, and then the accessory may be returned to the standby position.

(31) In the various effects shown in the above-described embodiment, a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player stops. When the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the operation of the button and the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals should be applied to the slot machine (slot machine). Is also possible. In the slot machine, bonuses such as a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB), an AT that executes an effect for notifying an internal lottery result, an RT in which a winning probability of a re-play combination is different as compared with a normal game state, When performing an effect that is controlled to an advantageous state such as ART transferred to AT and RT, or an effect that suggests that it is controlled to an advantageous state, the effect using the special image described above is It may be executed.

(32) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, a part of the region obtained by dividing the liquid crystal shutter 9b into four equal parts is in a transparent state. However, the transparent region does not have to be a region divided into four equal parts. For example, the central portion of the liquid crystal shutter 9b may be the transmissive area. The shape of the transparent region is not limited to a quadrangular shape, but may be any shape such as a round shape or a triangular shape.

(33) In the above-described embodiment, the special image may not be displayed when the accessory cannot move normally due to a failure or the like. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a special image that does not need to be displayed from being displayed.

(34) In the above-described embodiment, when the accessory moves from the upper right area to the lower left area, the accessory cannot be visually recognized by the player. However, it is also possible to move the area while the accessory is visible. For example, when the accessory moves from the first position to the second position, the liquid crystal shutter 9b at the position corresponding to the accessory is placed in a transparent state, and a special image is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 9a around it. Good.

(35) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous state advantageous to the player may include a high probability state (probability change state), a time saving state, and another advantageous state such as a high base state.

(36) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, one change is made at the start of the change. Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not there is a pseudo-relation with the first command, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the variation time and the variation mode before (before stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called second stop if not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the variation time or variation mode of (after). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the gaming control microcomputer notifies each of the two commands of the variation time, and the specific variation mode executed at each timing is selected by the production control microcomputer. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command. As described above, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the determination result of the display result by the winning effect process, Alternatively, the prefetching announcement information may be executed based on the transmission of the prefetching determination information such as the variation pattern type and the reception of the second command.

(37) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a device such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The programs and data for implementing the above-described embodiments are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a removable recording medium, and a storage device included in the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by pre-installed in. Furthermore, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment can be executed not only by mounting the removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

(38) As the present embodiment, the gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is distributed to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying it out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path that circulates a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit that stores the game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(39) In the above-described embodiment, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols or effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to the mode. For example, the symbols that are variably displayed and the symbols that are derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and symbols that are different from the symbols that are variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol may be finally derived and displayed. It may be one.

(40) In the above-described embodiment, a specific value exceeding “0%” is given as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” and explained. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, in the case where "the occurrence ratio of one is higher than the occurrence ratio of the other" by comparing the occurrence ratio of the predetermined game state 1 with the occurrence ratio of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period, It also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

(41) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when the display result of the variation display is determined to be the probability variation big hit is derived and displayed, and after the jackpot game state is ended, the variation condition is unconditionally changed to the probability variation state. An example of controlled stochastic state control is given. However, not limited to this, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed the specific area provided in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, the probability variation determining device is controlled to the probability variation state. The type of probabilistic state control may be performed.

(42) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

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A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A first movable body,
A second movable body disposed behind the first movable body,
Shielding means that is disposed in front of the second movable body and is capable of changing between a first state in which the second movable body is visible and a second state in which the second movable body is more difficult to view than the first state.
A predetermined operation including a first operation for confirming that the first movable body can normally operate and a second operation for confirming that the second movable body can normally operate. and an operation control means executable by a specific condition is satisfied,
The operation control means,
The second operation can be executed when the shielding means is in the first state,
Ri der can execute the second operation and the first operation in a predetermined order,
The shielding means is a display means capable of displaying an effect image in a display area, and the display means uses the display area as a first state in a specific state with high transmittance and the second state as a specific state. It is possible to change to a predetermined state with lower transmittance than the state,
The display means is capable of switching and displaying a specific area, which is at least a part of the display area, between the specific state and the predetermined state,
When the specific region is in the specific state, it is possible to visually recognize the second movable body in a movable position overlapping the specific region,
The display means is
When the specific area is in the specific state, it is possible to display a special image in a special area near the boundary between the display area and the specific area,
The special image is displayed so as not to impair the visibility of the hold display, which is the display related to the variable display that has not been started yet,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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