JP6718861B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Some gaming machines, for example, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, include an operable movable body.

JP 2008-228801 A

In a gaming machine provided with a movable body, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by appropriately performing an effect using the movable body.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

A gaming machine for solving the above problem is a gaming machine capable of executing a variation game performed by varying a symbol, a specific movable body, and operation control means for executing control for operating the specific movable body, The operation control means is capable of performing control of executing a movable body effect using the specific movable body during execution of the variation game, and performing a variation executed next to the variation game being executed. When the specific movable body operates in the game, confirmation control is performed to confirm whether or not the specific movable body is in a predetermined specific state before a predetermined time when the variable game being executed ends. On the other hand, when the specific movable body does not operate in the variable game executed next to the variable game being executed, the confirmation control is not executed, and the specific control is performed in the confirmation control. When it is confirmed that the movable body is not in the specific state, the specific operation control for operating the specific movable body to be in the specific state is executed, while the specific control is performed in the confirmation control. When it is confirmed that the movable body is in the specific state, the specific operation control is not performed, and the specific movable body is in the specific state even after the specific operation control is performed. If not , the operation of the specific movable body is restricted, while if the specific movable body is in the specific state after executing the specific operation control, the operation of the specific movable body is not restricted. That is the summary.

Game machine for solving the above SL problems is the executable gaming machine variations game performed by varying a pattern, a specific movable bodies, special movable body different from the specific movable body, the specific And a motion control means for executing control for operating the movable body and control for operating the special movable body, wherein the motion control means uses the specific movable body during execution of the variation game. When the specific movable body or the special movable body operates in a variable game that is executed next to the variable game that is being executed, the change that is being executed is possible. A predetermined time before the end of the game, confirmation control for confirming whether or not the specific movable body is in a predetermined specific state is executed, while in the variable game executed next to the variable game being executed. If neither the specific movable body nor the special movable body operates, the confirmation control is not executed, and the specific movable body is not in the specific state in the confirmation control. If it is confirmed that the specific movable body is in the specific state while the specific operation control is performed to operate the specific movable body to be in the specific state. If it is confirmed that the specific movable body is not in the specific state even after executing the specific motion control, the operation of the specific movable body is not performed. On the other hand, when the specific movable body is brought into the specific state after the specific operation control is executed, the operation of the specific movable body is not restricted .

According to the present invention, interest in games can be improved.

The perspective view of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a game board. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a right movable body production. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a movable body process before completion|finish. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a concrete example of the flow of control of a movable body. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a concrete example of the flow of control of a movable body. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the special zone production in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the movable body process before completion|finish in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows a specific example of the flow of control of the movable body in 2nd Embodiment. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the left movable body production in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the movable body process before completion|finish in 3rd Embodiment. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a concrete example of the flow of control of the movable body in 3rd Embodiment. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a concrete example of the flow of control of the movable body in 3rd Embodiment.

The first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below. In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a launch handle HD that is operated when launching a game ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a speaker Sp. The speaker Sp can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) performed by outputting a sound such as a music piece or a sound effect. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La capable of emitting a light emitting body (not shown). The decoration lamp La can execute a light emission effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off the light emitting body.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa in front view is defined. In this embodiment, the game area YBa is reached by the game balls that have been launched by operating the firing handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 11. For example, the information display device 11 is arranged on the game board YB at a position visible to the player. On the information display device 11, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display portion 11a. The first special symbol display portion 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”. The information display device 11 includes a second special symbol display portion 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying a result of a big hit determination (big hit lottery) described later.

In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing over time. In the present specification, "confirmed stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbol in the present embodiment includes at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviant symbol as a deviant display result. When the jackpot pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the deviation symbol is fixedly displayed, the player can recognize the deviation.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed in a stop in the special game, and after the end of the special game, the big hit game is awarded. As will be described later in detail, the big hit game is extremely advantageous to the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display device 11 includes a first special hold display section 11c. The first special suspension display unit 11c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special reserved number”. The information display device 11 includes a second special suspension display unit 11d. The second special suspension display unit 11d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are each "4".

The information display device 11 is usually provided with a symbol display portion 11e. The normal symbol display portion 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a normal hit determination (ordinary hit lottery) described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbol in the present embodiment has at least a normal hit symbol and a normally out symbol. In the normal game, when the normal-winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the player can recognize the normal-winning. In the normal game, when the normally out symbol is fixedly displayed, the player can recognize the normally out.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the normal hit is the normal hit, the normal hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described later in detail, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the special game.

The information display device 11 normally includes a hold display section 11f. The normal hold display unit 11f displays information capable of recognizing the number of normal games whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of ordinary games that are on hold is referred to as the “normally held number”. For example, the maximum number of normally reserved numbers is 4.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. Note that the effect display device 12 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 includes an image display unit GH on which an image is displayed. As one of the effects, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) that displays an image (design) that imitates a predetermined character or character.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting opening 13 as a winning opening, which is opened in the game area YBa, below the effect display device 12 on the game board YB. The first starting opening 13 is always open so that a game ball can be entered (winning). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start opening 13 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the first start opening 13 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting opening 14 as a winning opening that is open to the game area YBa on the right side of the first starting opening 13 in the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first variable member 15 which can be operated in an allowance state (open state) and a regulation state (closed state) in the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting opening 14 or can be easily inserted. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting opening 14 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 15 is operated in a permissible state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start opening 14 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 14 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is also satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 16 that opens to the game area YBa in the lower right of the effect display device 12 on the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 17 that can be operated in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called special winning opening door. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be or is easily inserted into the special winning opening 16. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 17 is operated in a permissible state in the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 18 above the special winning opening 16 in the gaming board YB, through which gaming balls can pass (enter). The gate 18 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 4). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the base game hold condition may be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a right movable body 80 as a specific movable body capable of performing a predetermined operation. For example, the right movable body 80 of this embodiment is a star-shaped member. The right movable body 80 is configured to be operable within the range from the original position P1a of the right movable body 80 to the effect position P1b. In the present embodiment, the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a when the production using the right movable body 80 is not performed. That is, in this embodiment, the original position P1a can be grasped as the initial position of the right movable body 80. In addition, when the right movable body 80 moves to the effect position P1b, it moves to the front side of the effect display device 12 as seen from the player. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a right movable body actuator KA1 that operates the right movable body 80 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the state where the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a corresponds to a specific state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes an original position sensor GS (shown in FIG. 4) capable of detecting that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a. The original position sensor GS is arranged at a position where the right movable body 80 can be detected when the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a. The original position sensor GS may be arranged at a position where the right movable body 80 can be detected when the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a. In this case, the original position sensor GS can detect that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a by not detecting the right movable body 80.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a left movable body 90 as a special movable body capable of performing a predetermined operation. For example, the left movable body 90 of this embodiment is a round member. The left movable body 90 is configured to be operable within a range from the original position P2a of the left movable body 90 to the effect position P2b. In the present embodiment, the left movable body 90 is located at the original position P2a when the effect using the left movable body 90 is not performed. That is, in this embodiment, the original position P2a can be grasped as the initial position of the left movable body 90. When the left movable body 90 moves to the effect position P2b, it moves to the front side of the effect display device 12 when viewed from the player. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a left movable body actuator KA2 that operates the left movable body 90 (shown in FIG. 4).

In the present embodiment, the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 partially overlap in the operable range. Specifically, the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 are configured to interfere with each other when each of them attempts to move to the effect position. In other words, the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 are both configured so that they cannot move to the effect position at the same time. Further, in the present embodiment, the original position P1a of the right movable body 80 is a position outside the range in which the left movable body 90 can operate. That is, when the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a, the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 interfere with each other even if the left movable body 90 operates between the original position P2a and the presentation position P2b. It is configured not to. Similarly, in this embodiment, the original position P2a of the left movable body 90 is outside the operable range of the right movable body 80. That is, when the left movable body 90 is located at the original position P2a, the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 interfere with each other even if the right movable body 80 operates between the original position P1a and the presentation position P1b. It is configured not to.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The big hit probability is the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit determination. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the probability of being a big hit in the big-judgment determination is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls to be launched is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 14 is higher than that in the low base state. In the high base state of the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting opening 14 increases, and the game ball entering the second starting opening 14 can be easily entered. Therefore, a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (Easy to enter the ball). That is, the high base state in this embodiment is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is the variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability fluctuation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of being normally hit in a hit determination of a normal symbol (ordinary hit probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the first variable member 15 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 15 is opened in one normal hit game is set to be larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 15 is set once in the normal hit game. It is advisable to perform at least one of the controls for making the open time of the control longer than in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the first variable member 15 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a variation time shortening control of a special symbol that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When performing the variation time reduction control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time reduction state (time saving state)" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-variable time shortening state (non-time saving state)" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "low-probability low base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "high-probability low base state". In addition, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability-high base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "high-probability-high base state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs.

When it becomes a big hit, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit game of a type corresponding to the big hit symbol is given. In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect that notifies the start of the big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, a round game in which the special winning opening 16 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. The round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. One round game is ended when a first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or a second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect that notifies the end of the big hit game is performed. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

The big hit design of the present embodiment includes a big hit design in which a specific big hit is defined and a big hit design in which a non-specific big hit is defined. The specific jackpot is a jackpot that gives a high probability state and a high base state after the jackpot game is finished and until the next jackpot lottery is won. The non-specific jackpot is a jackpot in which a high-probability state is not given after the jackpot game is over, but a high base state is given with a predetermined upper limit number of special games as an upper limit.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, an effect symbol variation game, which is one of the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 12, will be described.
The effect symbol fluctuation game is a variable game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12, and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decorative design) that is decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in predetermined directions.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When a big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination (big hit display result) is also derived in the effect game. For example, the big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, when a deviation symbol (defect display result) is derived in the special game, a symbol combination (defect display result) that is deviated by the effect symbol is derived also in the effect game. For example, a deviating symbol combination due to effect symbols is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns.

Further, in the effect game of the present embodiment, reach effect can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is performed in the effect game in a state (so-called reach state) in which the same effect symbol is temporarily displayed in a specific row among all the symbol rows.

The reach effect of the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed by developing the effect contents of the normal reach effect. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot display result is more likely to be derived in the special game that is being executed, as compared with the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation with which the jackpot display result is derived (the degree of expectation of a big hit) is simply referred to as the “big hit expectation”. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result in the effect game is also derived. Therefore, the jackpot expectation degree in the special game can be grasped as the jackpot expectation degree in the effect game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes a right movable body effect in which the right movable body 80 is operated at the start of the effect game, as one of movable object effects using the movable object. It is possible. The right movable body effect is executed, for example, as an effect indicating that the big hit expectation degree in the effect game is high.

Specifically, in the right movable body effect, the right movable object 80 moves from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b with the start of the effect game (FIG. 3A), and then a predetermined effect time elapses. As a result, the player moves from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a (FIG. 3(b)). In the right movable body effect of the present embodiment, the effect time from when the right movable object 80 moves to the effect position P1b to when it moves to the original position P1a is the variation time of the effect game in which the right movable object effect is executed. Is shorter than that (for example, 1 second).

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 30.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game. Specifically, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information capable of specifying whether or not the reach effect is executed and the type of the reach effect to be executed. That is, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the contents of the special game and the effect game.

As shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns of the present embodiment include a deviation variation pattern that can be determined when a jackpot determination is determined to be a deviation, and a jackpot variation pattern that can be determined when a jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot. There is. For example, the variation patterns HP1 to HP4 are out-of-range variation patterns, and the variation patterns HP5 and HP6 are jackpot variation patterns.

In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the deficit symbol combination are determined without the reach effect or after the reach effect. For example, the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 are variation patterns in which the effect contents for finally deriving a symbol combination that does not reach the reach effect are determined. In particular, in the variation pattern HP1, after the production game is executed for a predetermined variation time (for example, 6 seconds), the production content for finally deriving a deviating symbol combination without passing through the reach production is defined. It is a fluctuation pattern. In addition, the variation pattern HP2 is a production content in which after the production game is executed for a variation time period (for example, 2 seconds) shorter than that of the variation pattern HP1, finally a deviating symbol combination is derived without passing the reach production. Is the defined fluctuation pattern. In the following description, the effect content that can be specified by the variation pattern HP1 may be referred to as a normal deviation, while the effect content that can be specified by the variation pattern HP2 may be referred to as an abbreviated deviation. In addition, the variation pattern HP3 is a variation pattern in which the content of the effect for finally deriving a deviating symbol combination through the normal reach effect (shown as N reach in the drawing) is determined. Then, the variation pattern HP4 is a variation pattern in which the effect contents for finally deriving a symbol combination that is out of order through the normal reach effect and the super reach effect (shown as SP reach in the drawing) are determined.

Further, in the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big hit through the reach effect are defined. For example, the variation pattern HP5 is a variation pattern in which the effect content for finally deriving a big hit symbol combination through the normal reach effect is determined. Further, the variation pattern HP6 is a variation pattern in which the effect contents for finally deriving a big hit symbol combination through the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are determined.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP3 to HP6 are fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation time is set to be longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP2. For example, the fluctuation patterns HP3 and HP5 are fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation time is set to 10 seconds, and the fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP6 are fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation time is set to 30 seconds, respectively. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation patterns HP1, HP3 to HP6 corresponds to the normal fluctuation time. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time specified from the fluctuation pattern HP2 corresponds to a shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time.

The main control RAM 30c shown in FIG. 4 is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. The information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The main control CPU 30a is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU30a, information display device 11 (first special symbol display unit 11a, second special symbol display unit 11b, first special hold display unit 11c, second special hold display unit 11d, normal symbol display unit 11e, normal hold It is connected to the display unit 11f). The main control CPU 30a is configured to control the display content of the information display device 11. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 31.

The sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes (for example, processes regarding effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data regarding display effects, light emission effect data regarding light emission effects, and voice effect data regarding voice effects.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. The sub control board 31 is also configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. The sub control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La. The sub control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to control the output mode of the speaker Sp.

The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the right movable body actuator KA1 and the left movable body actuator KA2. The sub-control CPU 31a can control the operation of the right movable body 80 by controlling the operation of the right movable body actuator KA1, and the operation of the left movable body 90 by controlling the operation of the left movable body actuator KA2. Can be controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a corresponds to an operation control unit that executes control for operating the movable body. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the home position sensor GS are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the home position sensor GS detects the right movable body 80.

Next, various kinds of processing (control) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process in each predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting opening 13. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 13 by inputting the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball has entered the first starting opening 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 30c to update it. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the updated first special reserved number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first starting opening 13, and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1. As a result, the hold condition for the first special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random numbers are jackpot random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, so that the execution can be suspended until the start condition of the first special game is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a stores random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, thereby realizing a holding means for holding the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

After that, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines the content of the first special game in which the hold condition is satisfied before the start condition of the first special game is satisfied, and a pre-read command that can specify the result of the pre-determination. Generate (predetermination command) and set it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 in a predetermined output process. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines whether or not the value of the obtained jackpot random number is a value determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination performed in the special symbol start process described later. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether the jackpot display result will be derived in the special game whose execution is suspended. Further, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines which value of the acquired random number is a value that determines a variation pattern by a variation pattern determination lottery performed in a special symbol start process described later. After that, the main control CPU 30a reads out and specifies the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and generates a look-ahead command indicating the specified first special reserved number and the result of the pre-determination described above. , Set to output buffer. In addition to the prefetch command, the main control CPU 30a generates a holding number command that can specify the first special holding number stored in the main control RAM 30c and sets it in the output buffer.

In addition, when the game ball has not entered the first starting opening 13, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game for which the hold condition is satisfied is generated. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting opening 14. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the second starting port 14 by inputting a detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU30a, the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) To judge. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated second special reserved number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second starting opening 14 and the entered game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2. As a result, the holding condition for the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, so that the execution can be suspended until the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command corresponding to the second special game and sets it in the output buffer, and also generates a reservation number command capable of specifying the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c. Set in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a special game execution condition is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not being performed, the special game is not being performed, and the interval time after the end of the special game is not being satisfied. It is determined that the execution condition is not satisfied during the special game or during the interval time after the end of the special game. Then, the main control CPU30a ends the special symbol start processing when the execution condition is not satisfied.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special suspension number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special suspension number is greater than 0 (zero). judge. If the second special hold number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the execution of the first held second special game of the held second special games. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, and when the execution of the second special game is suspended, the execution of the second special game is suspended first among the suspended second special games. A start condition for starting the second special game is established. On the other hand, when the second special pending number is 0, the first special pending number is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired first special pending number is larger than 0. When the first special hold number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the execution of the first special game held first among the held first special games. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the execution of the second special game is not suspended, and the execution of the first special game is suspended, the suspension is executed. The start condition for starting the first special game held first among the first special games is satisfied. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment preferentially executes the second special game without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game.

When the start condition of the second special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special reserved number to update it, and controls the information display device 11 to display the second special reserved number after subtraction. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a reservation number command capable of specifying the second special reservation number after subtraction and sets it in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires, from the main control RAM 30c, the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the big hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to make a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot. For example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether or not the random number value and the big hit determination value match. Further, for example, the big hit determination may be made by determining whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a makes a big hit determination with a big hit determination value that varies depending on the current probability state.

When it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined big hit symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit variation pattern from a plurality of types of big hit variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, when the big hit is not judged as a big hit, the main control CPU 30a performs a deviation variation process. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviation symbol of the special symbol. The determined off symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main design CPU 30a determines the outlier symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the outlier variation pattern from the plurality of types of outlier variation patterns by performing the variation pattern determination lottery.

In addition, when the start condition of the first special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the above-described control regarding the second special game on the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs subtraction of the first special reserved number, generation of a reserved number command that can specify the first special reserved number after subtraction, big hit determination, and big hit variation processing or outlying variation processing based on the result of the big hit determination. To do. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 30a starts a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the information display device 11 so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command) that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of the effect game. Further, the main control CPU30a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU30a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, referred to as all symbol stop command) in the output buffer. set.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 30a identifies the type of big hit game based on the big hit symbol determined in the special symbol start process (that is, the kind of big hit). Then, the main control CPU 30a starts control to give the specified big hit game after the end of the big hit special game, and outputs predetermined control information. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a big hit is determined in the big hit determination, the big hit display result is derived in the special game, and then the big hit game is awarded.

When the special game of big hit ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts the measurement of the opening time, and at the same time, generates a command instructing the execution of the opening effect (hereinafter referred to as the opening command) and sets it in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 16 is opened in the round game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a ends the round game by closing the special winning opening 16 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games defined in the big hit game is completed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) for instructing execution of the round effect each time the round game is started, and sets the command in the output buffer. Then, when the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) for instructing execution of the ending effect, and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time has passed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

Next, the processing relating to the game state performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
When starting the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low accuracy low base state. Further, the main control CPU30a, when ending the big hit game, controls the game state according to the type of big hit. For example, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a highly accurate and high base state when ending the big hit game based on the specific big hit. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state to a highly accurate and high base state until the next big hit game is started. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low-probability-high base state when ending the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state to a low base state when the special game with the upper limit number of times is finished without being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination after controlling the upper limit number to the high base state.

When controlling to a low probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, while controlling to a high probability state. , A value capable of specifying control to the high probability state is set in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, when controlling to the low base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value capable of specifying the control to the low base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, while controlling to the high base state. If so, the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c is set.

Further, when giving the high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 30c as the remaining number of special games to which the high base state is given. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 30c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 30a sets the base state flag to a value with which it is possible to specify that the low base state is to be controlled, with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs processing described below in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to ordinary symbols and processing related to errors. In the process related to the normal symbol, a process of inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, a process of starting the normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed.

Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the sub control program will be described. When the control signal is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the special symbol designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a, when the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, decides the symbol combination of the big hit with the production design. Further, when the special symbol outlier is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the out-of-reach symbol combination for reach when an out-of-edge variation pattern that can specify execution of the reach effect is specified. In the present embodiment, the out-of-reach symbol combination for reach has the same effect symbol in a specific column (for example, the first column and the second column) and different effect symbols in other columns (for example, the third column). It is a combination of effect patterns. Further, when the deviation variation pattern that can specify that the reach effect is not executed is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a normally determines the deviation symbol combination for the deviation. In the present embodiment, the outlying symbol combination for normally out is a combination of effect symbols having different effect symbols in all rows.

When the variation pattern designating command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect to be executed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designating command. In the present embodiment, the determination rate of the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game is made different according to the designated variation pattern. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine execution of the right movable body effect when the designated fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern HP2. On the other hand, when the designated fluctuation pattern is any of the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP3 to HP6, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine execution of the right movable body effect.

Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the right movable body effect is executed, as compared with when the right movable body effect is not executed, the right movable body is increased so that the jackpot expectation in the effect game is higher. It is determined whether or not to execute the effect. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the predetermined effect is executed, the determination rate when the variation pattern designation command for the jackpot is input and the determination rate when the variation pattern designation command for the deviant is input In the summation of and, it is advisable to increase the ratio occupied by the determination rate when the jackpot variation pattern designation command is input. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls a part or all of the effect display device 12, the speaker Sp, the decoration lamp La, the right movable body 80, and the left movable body 90 so as to execute the determined effect.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so that the effect game is ended and the combination of effect symbols is derived with the input of the all symbol stop command. The sub-control CPU 31a measures the variation time specified by the variation pattern designated when the variation pattern designation command is input, and ends the effect game when the variation time elapses. May be. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the all symbol stop command from the main control board 30.

Next, a process related to the big hit game will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to perform the opening effect. Further, when the round command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to perform the round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to perform the ending effect.

The control performed by the sub-control CPU 31a for the movable body will be described below.
First, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a when executing the right movable body effect will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the right movable body effect based on the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command, the sub movable CPU 31a starts the right movable body 80 with the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. By moving from the position P1a to the effect position P1b, control is performed so as to start the right movable body effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a starts measuring the effect time (for example, 1 second) with the start of the right movable body effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a moves the right movable body 80 from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a in response to the passage of the effect time, and thereby controls the right movable object effect to end. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control for executing the movable body effect using the right movable body 80 during execution of the effect game.

Next, the pre-termination movable body process executed before the end of the effect game each time the effect game is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes pre-end movable body processing before a predetermined time when the effect game ends. Specifically, when executing the effect game based on any one of the change patterns HP1 and HP3 to HP6, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pre-end movable body process 3 seconds before the end of the effect game. .. That is, in the present embodiment, the predetermined time may be the same even when the variation time of the effect game is different. On the other hand, when executing the effect game based on the variation pattern HP2, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pre-end movable body process 0.5 seconds before the effect game ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the right movable body effect when any one of the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP3 to HP6 is designated. When the variation pattern HP2 is designated, execution of the right movable body effect is not determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a regarding the right movable body 80 is performed when the variation pattern HP1, HP3 to HP6 is designated, and when the variation pattern HP2 is designated. The situation will be different. Then, in the present embodiment, when any one of the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP3 to HP6 is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pre-end movable body process 3 seconds before the effect game ends. Then, when the variation pattern HP2 is specified, the pre-end movable body process is not executed 3 seconds before the effect game ends. That is, when the variation time of the effect game of this time is the normal variation time, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pre-end movable body process 3 seconds before the effect game of this time ends, while the effect game of this time If the variation time of is a shortened variation time, the pre-end movable body process is not executed 3 seconds before the end of the effect game of this time. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment does not execute the pre-end moving body process before the specified time (3 seconds) before the effect game ends, depending on the control situation regarding the right moving body 80.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the pre-termination movable body process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a (step S1). When it is determined that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a (step S1: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a (step S1: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a (step S2). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a determines again whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a (step S3). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the right movable body 80 has returned to the original position P1a by the process of step S2. When it is determined that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a (step S3: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a even after performing the process of step S2 (step S3: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a stores a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 31c. , The right movable body error flag is stored (step S4). In the present embodiment, the right movable body error flag is a flag indicating that the right movable body 80 is in an error state. That is, even if the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a in the pre-termination movable body processing, and the control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a is performed, When it is determined that the movable body 80 has not returned to the original position P1a, it is determined that the right movable body 80 is in the error state. Here, the error of the right movable body 80 refers to a situation in which the right movable body 80 cannot return to the original position P1a. In the present embodiment, when the right movable body error flag is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the movable body effect using the right movable body 80, but returns the right movable body 80 described later to the original position P1a. The control (step S7) can be executed. That is, when the right movable body error flag is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a restricts the execution of the movable body effect using the right movable body 80 among the operations of the right movable body 80, while controlling the right movable body 80. The operation of returning to the original position P1a is not limited. After that, the sub control CPU 31a adds "1" to the number of right movable body errors stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub control RAM 31c (step S5).

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the right movable body error number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5 times) (step S6). When the number of right movable body errors has not reached the predetermined number (step S6: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to return the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a (step S7). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a determines again whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a (step S8). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the right movable body 80 has returned to the original position P1a by the process of step S7. When it is determined that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a (step S8: NO), the sub control CPU 31a returns to the process of step S5.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a after performing the process of step S7 (step S8: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a erases the right movable body error flag (step S9). ). That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a after performing the process of step S7, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the error of the movable body is eliminated. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the right movable body error number (step S10). Then, the sub control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process.

When the number of right movable body errors reaches the predetermined number (step S6: YES), the sub control CPU 31a stores the right movable body operation restriction flag in a predetermined storage area in the sub control RAM 31c (step S11). In the present embodiment, the right movable body motion restriction flag is a flag indicating that the motion of the right movable body 80 is restricted. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a does not output a control signal to the right movable body actuator KA1 that controls the operation of the right movable body 80 when the right movable body operation restriction flag is stored. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the right movable body 80 is not operated when the right movable body operation restriction flag is stored. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the right movable body motion restriction flag is stored, the right movable body effect is not executed, and the control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a is not executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the right movable body motion restriction flag in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 31c, and then ends the pre-termination movable body process.

According to such pre-end movable body processing, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms whether or not the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a before the end of the effect game, and determines whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a. If not, control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a is performed. Even if the sub-control CPU 31a performs the control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a, the right movable body 80 is in the error state when the right movable body 80 has not returned to the original position P1a. Is determined. Then, after determining that the right movable body 80 is in the error state, the sub-control CPU 31a repeats the control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a up to a predetermined number of times, and the right movable body 80 is in the original position. When returning to P1a, it is determined that the error state of the right movable body 80 has been eliminated. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a limits the operation of the right movable body 80 when the right movable body 80 has not returned to the original position P1a even after repeating the control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a a predetermined number of times. .. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, and then confirms that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a for a predetermined number of times. Then, the operation of the right movable body 80 is limited. In other words, in the present embodiment, the limiting condition for limiting the operation of the right movable body 80 is satisfied when it is confirmed that the right movable body 80 has not been located at the original position P1a for the predetermined number of times.

In the pre-termination movable body process, the control for confirming whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a (steps S1, S3, S8) is a confirmation for confirming whether the right movable body 80 is in a specific state. Equivalent to control. Further, in the pre-termination movable body process, the control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a (steps S2 and S7) corresponds to the specific operation control for operating the right movable body 80 in a specific state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the confirmation control and the specific operation control before a predetermined time when the effect game ends.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the right movable body 80 to return to the original position when it is confirmed that the right movable body 80 is not in the original position. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a corresponds to a predetermined confirmation operation, and the control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a (steps S2 and S7) is the right operation. This corresponds to confirmation operation control for causing the movable body 80 to perform a predetermined operation.

In the present embodiment, the pre-termination movable body process may be terminated when it is determined that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a in the process of step S1, or the processes of steps S5 to S8. May be terminated after repeating a plurality of times. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time required for the pre-termination movable body processing is not constant. However, the pre-end movable body process of the present embodiment is configured to end at least before the effect game being executed ends and the next effect game starts at the longest. That is, in the present embodiment, the total time of the predetermined time before the end of the effect game being executed and the interval time from the end of the effect game being executed to the start of the next effect game is total time. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the longest time required for the movable body processing before the end.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the right movable body operation restriction flag is stored, the effect display device 12 does not notify that the operation of the right movable body 80 is restricted. .. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the right movable body operation restriction flag is stored, the speaker Sp does not notify that the operation of the right movable body 80 is restricted. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the right movable body operation restriction flag is stored, the decoration lamp La does not notify that the operation of the right movable body 80 is restricted.

In the present embodiment, the right movable body operation restriction flag is erased when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the right movable body operation restriction flag is stored, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, and the right movable body is operated until the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started again. The movement of the body 80 is restricted. Similarly, the right movable body error flag and the right movable body error count are also erased when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of control of the movable body in the present embodiment will be described. In the following description, the control for confirming whether or not the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a may be simply referred to as “confirmation control”, and the control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a. May be simply referred to as “return control”. Further, in the following description, the return control executed first (step S2 in FIG. 6) among the return controls may be referred to as “first return control”, and the return control executed after the second time. The control (step S7 in FIG. 6) may be referred to as “n-th return control” (n is 2 to 5).

First, a case where the right movable body effect is executed in the effect game and the right movable object 80 normally moves to the original position P1a in the right movable object effect will be described with reference to FIG. 7A. ..

When determining to execute the right movable body effect in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the right movable object 80 to move from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b with the start of the effect game (time point t0. ). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the right movable body 80 to move from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a when the effect time of the right movable object effect (for example, 1 second) elapses (time point t1. ). From the premise, it is assumed here that the right movable body 80 has normally moved to the original position P1a. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the pre-termination movable body process (time point t2) a predetermined time before the end of the effect game. At this time, since the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process without performing control to return the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a. As described above, in the present embodiment, the time required for the pre-end movable body process is not constant, but at the longest, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect game being executed (time point t3), and then, The effect design is displayed so as to be fixedly stopped (time point t4), and thereafter, the pre-end movable body process is ended before the next effect game is started (time point t5).

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the right movable body effect in the next effect game, the right movable object motion restriction flag is not stored, and therefore the sub control CPU 31a moves right with the start of the next effect game. The body effect can be started (time point t5). That is, since the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a at the start of the next effect game, the sub control CPU 31a can start the right movable object effect with the start of the next effect game. ..

Next, using FIG. 7B, in the case where the right movable body effect is executed in the effect game, the right movable object 80 does not normally move to the original position P1a in the right movable object effect, and the process ends. A case of returning to the original position P1a by the first return control in the front movable body processing will be described.

In this case, the right movable body 80 continues to be located at the production position P1b without moving to the original position P1a even after the production time of the right movable body production has passed (time point t1). As a situation in which the right movable body 80 continues to be located at the effect position P1b even after the production time for the right movable body production has elapsed, for example, a control signal for operating the right movable body actuator KA1 is correctly output from the sub-control CPU 31a. Examples include situations where no output is made. Further, for example, in a situation where the power of the right movable body actuator KA1 is not correctly transmitted to the right movable body 80, or even when the power of the right movable body actuator KA1 is correctly transmitted to the right movable body 80, the right movable body KA1 is moved to the right due to a physical obstacle. Examples include situations in which the body 80 does not operate correctly.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the pre-termination movable body process (time point t2) a predetermined time before the end of the effect game. At this time, since the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a (first return control). From the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has normally returned to the original position P1a. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a, and ends the pre-termination movable body processing.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the right movable body effect in the next effect game, the right movable object motion restriction flag is not stored, and therefore the sub control CPU 31a moves right with the start of the next effect game. The body effect can be started (time point t5).

Next, using FIG. 8A, when the right movable body effect is executed in the effect game, the right movable object 80 does not normally move to the original position P1a in the right movable object effect, and A case will be described in which the pre-end movable body process does not return to the original position P1a even by the first return control and the second or subsequent return control returns to the original position P1a.

In this case, the right movable body 80 continues to be located at the production position P1b without moving to the original position P1a even after the production time of the right movable body production has passed (time point t1). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the pre-termination movable body process (time point t2) a predetermined time before the end of the effect game. At this time, since the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a (first return control). From the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has not returned to the original position P1a. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot confirm that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a even after performing the first return control. Therefore, the sub movable CPU 31a stores the right movable body error flag and moves it to the right. Add "1" to the number of body errors. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a returns until the right movable body 80 is confirmed to be in the original position P1a or until the right movable body error number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). Repeat control and confirmation control.

From the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has returned to the original position P1a before the number of times of the right movable body error reaches the predetermined number (time point tA). In this case, when the sub control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a, it erases the right movable body error flag and the right movable body error count. After that, the sub control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the right movable body effect in the next effect game, the right movable object motion restriction flag is not stored, and therefore the sub control CPU 31a moves right with the start of the next effect game. The body effect can be started (time point t5).

Next, with reference to FIG. 8B, when the right movable body effect is executed in the effect game, the right movable object 80 does not normally move to the original position P1a in the right movable object effect, and A case will be described in which the return to the original position P1a is not performed even by the first to fifth return controls in the movable body process before completion.

In this case, the right movable body 80 continues to be located at the production position P1b without moving to the original position P1a even after the production time of the right movable body production has passed (time point t1). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the pre-termination movable body process (time point t2) a predetermined time before the end of the effect game. At this time, since the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a (first return control). From the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has not returned to the original position P1a. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot confirm that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a even after performing the first return control. Therefore, the sub movable CPU 31a stores the right movable body error flag and moves it to the right. Add "1" to the number of body errors. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a returns until the right movable body 80 is confirmed to be in the original position P1a or until the right movable body error number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). Repeat control and confirmation control.

Then, based on the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has not reached the original position P1a and the right movable body error count has reached the predetermined number. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the right movable body motion restriction flag (time tB). After that, the sub control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a limits the operation of the right movable body 80 when the movable body error count reaches a predetermined number without the right movable body 80 returning to the original position P1a.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the next effect game because the right movable object motion restriction flag is stored even when it is determined to execute the right movable object effect in the next effect game. Therefore, the right movable body effect is not started (time point t5). That is, since the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a at the start of the next effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a does not start the right movable object effect with the start of the next effect game.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) In the present embodiment, when the next effect game is started, since the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, the right movable body 80 can be normally used for the right movable body effect. It can be suppressed from disappearing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily execute the right movable body effect appropriately, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-2) The sub-control CPU 31a performs the pre-end movable body process 3 seconds before the effect game ends, regardless of whether the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command is the change patterns HP1 and HP3 to HP6. Execute. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the pre-termination movable body process before the end of the effect game by the same predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) even if the variation time of the effect game is different. is there. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a can be simplified as compared with the case where the predetermined time is changed for each variation time of the effect game.

(1-3) When the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a for a predetermined number of times of confirmation control, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the right movable body operation restriction flag to The operation of the movable body 80 is limited. According to this, in the present embodiment, the right movable body effect is executed in a state where the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, so that the right movable body effect is incompletely executed. Can be suppressed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily execute the right movable body effect appropriately, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-4) For example, when it is confirmed that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a in the first confirmation control, such as when the right movable body 80 is moving toward the original position P1a. However, the right movable body 80 may be returned to the original position P1a after that. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a over a plurality of times of confirmation control, and the right movable body is conditioned. The operation restriction flag is stored and the operation of the right movable body 80 is restricted. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a limits the operation of the right movable body 80 on condition that the right movable body 80 has not returned to the original position P1a even after the confirmation control is repeated a predetermined number of times. Therefore, in this embodiment, the operation of the right movable body 80 can be more appropriately restricted.

(1-5) In the pre-termination movable body process, when the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a in the confirmation control, it stores the right movable body error flag to the right. The execution of the movable body effect using the movable body 80 is restricted, and the return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a is executed. According to this, in the present embodiment, when the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, it is possible to suppress the incomplete execution of the movable body using the right movable body 80, and Since the movable body 80 can be returned to the original position P1a, the operation of the right movable body 80 can be controlled more appropriately.

(1-6) The operation of the right movable body 80 is merely an effect, and it is considered that it has little (or no) effect on the game. For this reason, if the speaker Sp and the decoration lamp La are informed that the operation of the right movable body 80 is limited, the player may be confused. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even when the operation of the right movable body 80 is limited, the fact is not notified by the speaker Sp and the decoration lamp La, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. ..

(1-7) The sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the pre-termination movable body process before the prescribed time (3 seconds) before the effect game is terminated, depending on the control situation regarding the right movable body 80. According to this, in the present embodiment, since control according to the control situation regarding the right movable body 80 can be performed, it is possible to easily appropriately execute the movable body effect using the right movable body 80, and to play the game. The interest in can be improved.

(1-8) In particular, in this embodiment, the variation time (2 seconds) of the effect game when the variation pattern HP2 is specified is shorter than the specified time (3 seconds). Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the effect game when the variation pattern HP2 is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the pre-end movable body process before the specified time when the effect game ends, and the effect game is executed. Before the end, the pre-end movable body process is executed for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) shorter than the specified time. According to this, the pre-end movable body process can be appropriately executed according to the variation time of the effect game.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the above-described embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and the duplicate description will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment moves the right movable body 80 to the effect position P1b over a plurality of consecutive effect games as one of movable object effects using the movable object. It is possible to execute a special zone effect as a continuously movable object effect to be operated. The special zone effect of the present embodiment is executed as an effect indicating that the jackpot expectation degree in the effect game is high, targeting any one effect game among the effect games that are on hold. Further, the special zone effect of the present embodiment is a case where there is an effect game in which the reach effect is executed among the effect games that are on hold, and the reach game is performed before the effect game in which the reach effect is executed. When there is a pending effect game in which the effect is not executed, it may be executed for the effect game in which the reach effect is executed.

Specifically, in the special zone effect, the right movable body 80 moves from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b with the start of the effect game executed before the target effect game (FIG. 9A). ). After that, the right movable body 80 is continuously positioned at the effect position P1b even after the effect game being executed is finished (FIG. 9B) and the next effect game is started (FIG. 9C). .. Then, the right movable body 80 moves to the original position P1a at a predetermined timing during execution of the effect game targeted for the special zone effect (FIG. 9(d)). In the special zone effect of the second embodiment, the timing at which the right movable body 80 moves to the original position P1a is the timing at which the pre-termination movable body process is executed. In the second embodiment, the pre-termination movable body process is executed at the same timing as in the above-described first embodiment. That is, in the special zone effect of the second embodiment, the right movable body 80 moves from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a before a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) before the target effect game ends.

In the special zone effect of the second embodiment, the timing at which the right movable body 80 moves to the original position P1a depends on whether the big hit display result is derived or the outlying display result is derived in the target effect game. Therefore, the timing is the same. In the special zone effect of the second embodiment, the timing at which the right movable body 80 moves to the original position P1a is the timing at which any one of the big hit display result and the outlying display result is derived in the target effect game. It is the timing before. That is, in the special zone effect of the second embodiment, at the timing when the right movable body 80 moves to the original position P1a, which one of the big hit display result and the outlying display result is derived in the target effect game? Cannot be specified.

Hereinafter, in the second embodiment, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 31a for the movable body will be described.
First, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a when determining whether to execute the special zone effect will be described. When the pre-read command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines, based on the pre-read command, whether or not to execute the special zone effect for the effect game corresponding to the pre-read command. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that the reach effect is executed in the effect game corresponding to the prefetch command, the reach effect is not executed before the effect game corresponding to the prefetch command. When there is a pending effect game, it is determined whether or not the special zone effect is executed by performing a lottery using a predetermined random number. At this time, when the special zone effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the special zone effect such that the jackpot expectation in the target effect game is higher than when the special zone effect is not executed. Decide whether to execute. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation degree when a predetermined effect is executed, in the sum of the determination rate when the pre-read command for the big hit is input and the determination rate when the deviant pre-read command is input, , It is advisable to increase the ratio occupied by the determination rate when the pre-read command for the big hit is input.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a when starting the special zone effect will be described. When the execution of the special zone effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a effects the right movable body 80 from the original position P1a with the start of the effect game that is held before the effect game that is the target of the special zone effect. By moving to the position P1b, it is controlled to start the special zone effect.

Next, the control of the sub control CPU 31a when ending the special zone effect will be described. In the second embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a is configured to end the special zone effect by the pre-termination movable body process.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the pre-termination movable body process of the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the special zone effect is being executed (step Sa1). When the special zone effect is being executed (step Sa1: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the effect game being executed is the effect game targeted for the special zone effect (step Sa2). When the effect game being executed is not the effect game targeted for the special zone effect (step Sa2: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process. That is, when the special zone effect is being executed and the effect game being executed is not the effect game targeted for the special zone effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a. The pre-termination movable body process is terminated without performing confirmation control for confirmation and return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a.

On the other hand, when the special zone effect is not being executed (step Sa1: NO) and when the effect game being executed is the effect game targeted for the special zone effect (step Sa2: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a moves to the right. It is determined whether or not the movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a (step S1). Since the processing after step S1 in the pre-termination movable body processing of the second embodiment is the same as the processing after step S1 in the pre-termination movable body processing of the first embodiment already described, description thereof will be omitted.

According to such pre-end movable body processing, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the special zone effect over the effect game of this time and the effect game of the next time, the prescribed time (3 seconds) at which the effect game of this time ends. Previously, the return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a is not executed. According to such pre-end movable body processing, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the effect game of this time is an effect game targeted for the special zone effect, the specified time (3 seconds) at which the effect game of this time ends. The right movable body 80 can be moved to the original position P1a before. Thereby, in the present embodiment, in the special zone effect, the right movable body 80 can be moved to the effect position P1b over a plurality of consecutive effect games.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of control of the movable body in the second embodiment will be described.
First, with reference to FIG. 11A, in the case where the special zone effect is executed, the right movable body 80 is returned for the first time in the before-end movable body process in the effect game targeted for the special zone effect. A case of returning to the original position P1a by control will be described. In the pre-termination movable body process in the effect game targeted for the special zone effect, returning to the original position P1a by the first return control means that the right movable object 80 normally moves to the original position P1a in the special zone effect. It means that.

When determining to execute the special zone effect in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the right movable body 80 to the original position along with the start of the effect game executed before the effect game targeted for the special zone effect. The control is performed so as to move from P1a to the effect position P1b (time point t10). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the pre-termination movable body processing a predetermined time before the end of the effect game (time point t11). At this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is executing the special zone effect and the effect game being executed is not the effect game targeted for the special zone effect, the sub-control CPU 31a moves the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a. Instead, it is kept in the production position P1b. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect game being executed and reaches a predetermined timing in the effect game targeted for the special zone effect (in the second embodiment, a timing at which the pre-end movable body process is performed). , The right movable body 80 is not moved to the original position P1a, but is left to be moved to the effect position P1b (time points t11 to t15).

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the pre-termination movable body process a predetermined time before the end of the effect game targeted for the special zone effect (time point t15). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the right movable body 80 to return to the original position P1a because the special zone effect is being executed and the effect game being executed is the effect game targeted for the special zone effect. (First return control) is performed. From the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has normally returned to the original position P1a. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the special zone effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a, and ends the pre-termination movable body processing.

Next, using FIG. 11B, in the case where the special zone effect is executed, the right movable body 80 is the first time in the before-end movable body effect in the effect game targeted for the special zone effect. A case will be described in which the return control does not return to the original position P1a but the second and subsequent return controls return to the original position P1a.

In this case, the right movable body 80 does not move to the original position P1a even after the first return control is performed in the pre-end movable body processing in the effect game targeted for the special zone effect, and the effect position P1b. Will continue to be located at (time point t15-). In this case, since the sub-control CPU 31a cannot confirm that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a after performing the first return control, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the right movable body error flag and the right movable body. Add "1" to the error count. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a returns until the right movable body 80 is confirmed to be in the original position P1a or until the right movable body error number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). Repeat control and confirmation control.

Then, based on the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has returned to the original position P1a before the number of times of the right movable body error reaches a predetermined number (time point tC). In this case, when the sub control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a, it erases the right movable body error flag and the right movable body error count. After that, the sub control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a repeats even in the case where the right movable body 80 has not moved to the original position P1a due to the first return control in the pre-end movable body processing in the effect game targeted for the special zone effect. By performing the return control, the right movable body 80 can be moved to the original position P1a and the special zone effect can be ended.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11C, in the case where the special zone effect is executed, the right movable body 80 is the first time in the before-end movable body effect in the effect game targeted for the special zone effect. The case where the fifth return control does not return to the original position P1a will be described.

In this case, the right movable body 80 does not move to the original position P1a even after the first return control is performed in the pre-end movable body processing in the effect game targeted for the special zone effect, and the effect position P1b. Will continue to be located at (time point t15-). In this case, since the sub-control CPU 31a cannot confirm that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a after performing the first return control, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the right movable body error flag and the right movable body. Add "1" to the error count. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a returns until the right movable body 80 is confirmed to be in the original position P1a or until the right movable body error number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). Repeat control and confirmation control.

Then, based on the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has not reached the original position P1a and the right movable body error count has reached the predetermined number. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the right movable body motion restriction flag (time tD). After that, the sub control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a limits the operation of the right movable body 80 when the right movable body error count reaches a predetermined number without the right movable body 80 returning to the original position P1a. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a limits the operation of the right movable body 80 when the number of times of the right movable body error reaches a predetermined number without the special zone effect being normally terminated.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the right movable body motion restriction flag even when it is determined to execute the right movable body effect in the next effect game. Do not execute the right movable body effect and special zone effect. That is, since the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a at the start of the next effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the right movable object effect and the special zone effect with the start of the next effect game. Do not let

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-8) described above.
(2-1) If the special zone effect is executed between the effect game of this time and the effect game of the next time, in the pre-end movable body process performed before the predetermined time when the effect game of this time is ended, When the return control for returning the movable body 80 to the original position P1a is executed, the continuity of the special zone effect may be lost. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, in the case where the special zone effect is executed over the effect game of this time and the effect game of the next time, in the pre-end movable body process performed before the predetermined time when the effect game of this time is ended Since the return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a is not executed, the special zone effect can be more effectively enjoyed.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment operates the left movable body 90 at the start of the production game in addition to the right movable body production as one of the movable body productions using the movable body. The left movable body effect can be executed. The left movable body effect is executed, for example, as an effect indicating that the jackpot expectation degree in the effect game is high. The left movable body effect may be executed as an effect showing a content different from the jackpot expectation degree, such as an effect indicating that a specific game state such as a high-probability state or a high base state is given.

Specifically, in the left movable body effect, the left movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b with the start of the effect game (FIG. 12(a)), and then a predetermined effect time elapses. As a result, the player moves from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a (FIG. 12(b)). In the left movable body effect of the present embodiment, the effect time from the left movable object 90 moving to the effect position P2b to the original position P2a is the variation time of the effect game in which the left movable object effect is executed. Is shorter than that (for example, 1 second).

Hereinafter, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 31a regarding the movable body in the third embodiment will be described.
First, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a when determining whether or not to execute the left movable body effect will be described. When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a identifies whether or not the left movable body effect is executed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. At this time, when the left movable body effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a moves the left movable object so that the jackpot expectation in the effect game being executed is higher than when the left movable object effect is not executed. It is determined whether or not the body effect is executed.

When the prefetch command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the variation pattern of the special game corresponding to the input prefetch command, and based on the identified variation pattern, moves to the left in the effect game corresponding to the input prefetch command. It specifies whether or not the body effect is executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the left movable body effect is executed in the effect game before the effect game is started.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a when the left movable body effect is executed will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the left movable body effect based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a moves the left movable body 90 to the original position with the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. By moving from the position P2a to the effect position P2b, control is performed to start the left movable object effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a starts measuring the effect time (for example, 1 second) with the start of the left movable body effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the left movable body effect to end by moving the left movable body 90 from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a when the effect time has elapsed.

Next, the pre-termination movable body process in the third embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the pre-termination movable body process of the third embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the left movable body 90 operates in the next effect game (step Sb1). In other words, in the process of step Sb1, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the left movable body effect is executed during execution of the next effect game. When the left movable body 90 does not operate in the next effect game (step Sb1: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pre-end movable body processing. That is, when the left movable body 90 does not operate in the next effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms whether or not the right movable body 80 is in the original position P1a, and sets the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a. The pre-termination movable body processing is terminated without performing return control for returning.

On the other hand, when the left movable body 90 operates in the next effect game (step Sb1: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a (step S1). Note that the processes of steps S1 to S11 in the pre-termination movable body process of the third embodiment are similar to the processes of steps S1 to S11 in the pre-termination movable body process of the first embodiment already described, and thus description thereof will be omitted. To do.

Then, in the pre-termination movable body process, when the number of times of the right movable body error reaches the predetermined number (step S6: YES), the sub control CPU 31a stores the right movable body operation restriction flag in the sub control RAM 31c (step S11). After that, the left movable body motion restriction flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (step Sb2). In the present embodiment, the left movable body motion restriction flag is a flag indicating that the motion of the left movable body 90 is restricted. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a does not output a control signal to the left movable body actuator KA2 that controls the operation of the left movable body 90 when the left movable body operation restriction flag is stored. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left movable body motion restriction flag is stored, the left movable body 90 is not operated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the left movable body motion restriction flag is stored, the left movable body effect is not executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process when the left movable body motion restriction flag is stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 31c.

According to this, when the left movable body 90 operates in the effect game executed next to the effect game being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a predetermined time before the effect game being executed ends before the end. In the movable body process, confirmation control for confirming whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a and return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a can be executed. In the present embodiment, the operation of the left movable body 90 in the effect game executed next to the effect game being executed corresponds to establishment of a predetermined condition.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of control of the movable body in the third embodiment will be described.
First, with reference to FIG. 14A, in the case where the right movable body effect is executed in the effect game and the left movable object effect is executed in the effect game to be executed next, the right movable object 80 is Now, description will be given of the case where the right movable body effect normally operates in the original position P1a.

When determining to execute the right movable body effect in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the right movable object 80 to move from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b with the start of the effect game (time point t20. ). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the right movable body 80 to move from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a when the effect time of the right movable object effect (for example, 1 second) elapses (time point t21. ). From the premise, it is assumed here that the right movable body 80 has normally moved to the original position P1a. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the pre-termination movable body process a predetermined time before the end of the effect game (time point t22). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a performs confirmation control for confirming whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a because the left movable body effect is executed in the next effect game. Since the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a here, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the pre-end movable body processing without performing control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a. To do.

In this case, the sub control CPU 31a causes the left movable body effect to be executed in the next effect game because the left movable object operation restriction flag is not stored. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a moves the left movable body 90 from the original position P2a to the production position P2b at the start of the next effect game (time point t25), and then after the effect time (1 second) elapses, the left movable body 90. Is controlled to move from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a (time point t26).

Thus, when operating the left movable body 90 in the next effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a in the pre-end movable body process in the effect game this time. Perform confirmation control. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a in the pre-end movable body processing in the present effect game, it operates the left movable body 90 in the next effect game. You can

Next, with reference to FIG. 14B, it is a case where the right movable body effect is executed in the effect game and the left movable object effect is executed in the effect game to be executed next. However, a description will be given of the case of returning to the original position P1a by the first return control in the movable body process before the end of the effect game in which the right movable body effect is executed. That is, the case where the right movable body 80 does not normally move to the original position P1a in the right movable body effect will be described.

In this case, the right movable body 80 continues to be located at the production position P1b without moving to the original position P1a even after the production time of the right movable body production has elapsed (time point t21 to). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the pre-termination movable body process a predetermined time before the end of the effect game (time point t22). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a performs confirmation control for confirming whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a because the left movable body effect is executed in the next effect game. In this case, since the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a (first return control). From the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has normally returned to the original position P1a. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a, and ends the pre-termination movable body processing. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a causes the left movable body effect to be executed in the next effect game because the left movable object operation restriction flag is not stored.

Thus, when operating the left movable body 90 in the next effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a in the pre-end movable body process in the effect game this time. Perform confirmation control. When the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a in the pre-end movable body process in the present effect game, the first time that the right movable body 80 is returned to the original position P1a. Control is performed. When the right movable body 80 returns to the original position P1a in the first return control, the sub-control CPU 31a can operate the left movable body 90 in the next effect game.

Next, referring to FIG. 15A, a case where the right movable body effect is executed in the effect game and the left movable object effect is executed in the effect game to be executed next, in which the right movable object 80 is used. However, a case will be described in which the return to the original position P1a is performed by the second or subsequent return control in the movable body process before the end of the effect game in which the right movable body effect is executed. That is, the right movable body 80 does not normally move to the original position P1a in the right movable body effect, and the original is also controlled by the first return control in the movable body process before the end of the effect game in which the right movable object effect is executed. A case where the position P1a is not returned will be described.

In this case, the right movable body 80 continues to be located at the production position P1b without moving to the original position P1a even after the production time of the right movable body production has elapsed (time point t21 to). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the pre-termination movable body process a predetermined time before the end of the effect game (time point t22). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a performs confirmation control for confirming whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a because the left movable body effect is executed in the next effect game. Then, in this case, since the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a (first return control) is performed. From the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has not returned to the original position P1a. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot confirm that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a even after performing the first return control. Therefore, the sub movable CPU 31a stores the right movable body error flag and moves it to the right. Add "1" to the number of body errors. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a returns until the right movable body 80 is confirmed to be in the original position P1a or until the right movable body error number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). Repeat control and confirmation control.

Then, based on the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has returned to the original position P1a before the number of times of the right movable body error reaches a predetermined number (time point tE). In this case, when the sub control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a, it erases the right movable body error flag and the right movable body error count. After that, the sub control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a causes the left movable body effect to be executed in the next effect game because the left movable object operation restriction flag is not stored.

Thus, when operating the left movable body 90 in the next effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a in the pre-end movable body process in the effect game this time. Perform confirmation control. When the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a in the pre-end movable body process in the present effect game, the first time that the right movable body 80 is returned to the original position P1a. Control is performed. Further, when the right movable body 80 has not returned to the original position P1a in the first return control, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the right movable body error flag and adds "1" to the right movable body error count. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms whether or not the right movable body 80 is in the original position P1a until the number of times of the right movable body error reaches a predetermined number, and returns the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a. Repeat the return control. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the right movable body error flag and the right movable body error number when the right movable body 80 returns to the original position P1a before the right movable body error number reaches the predetermined number. , The left movable body 90 can be operated in the next effect game.

Next, using FIG. 15B, a case where the right movable body effect is executed in the effect game and the left movable object effect is executed in the effect game to be executed next, in which the right movable object 80 is used. A description will be given of a time when the pre-end movable body process of the effect game in which the right movable body effect is executed is ended without returning to the original position P1a. That is, the right movable body 80 does not normally move to the original position P1a in the right movable body production, and the first to fifth return control in the movable body processing before the end of the production game in which the right movable body production is executed. Also, the case where the original position P1a is not returned will be described.

In this case, the right movable body 80 continues to be located at the production position P1b without moving to the original position P1a even after the production time of the right movable body production has elapsed (time point t21 to). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the pre-termination movable body process a predetermined time before the end of the effect game (time point t22). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a performs confirmation control for confirming whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a because the left movable body effect is executed in the next effect game. Then, in this case, since the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a (first return control) is performed. From the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has not returned to the original position P1a. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot confirm that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a even after performing the first return control. Therefore, the sub movable CPU 31a stores the right movable body error flag and moves it to the right. Add "1" to the number of body errors. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a returns until the right movable body 80 is confirmed to be in the original position P1a or until the right movable body error number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). Repeat control and confirmation control.

Then, based on the premise, here, it is assumed that the right movable body 80 has not reached the original position P1a and the right movable body error count has reached the predetermined number. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the right movable body motion restriction flag and the left movable body motion restriction flag (time point tF). After that, the sub control CPU 31a ends the pre-termination movable body process. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a limits the operations of the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 when the movable body error count reaches a predetermined number without the right movable body 80 returning to the original position P1a.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the next effect game because the left movable object motion restriction flag is stored even when it is determined to execute the left movable object effect in the next effect game. Therefore, the left movable body effect is not started (time point t25). That is, when the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a at the start of the next effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a does not start the left movable object effect with the start of the next effect game.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-8) described above.
(3-1) On condition that the left movable body 90 is operated in the next effect game, it is confirmed whether or not the right movable object 80 is located at the original position P1a in the pre-end movable object processing in the present effect game. The confirmation control to perform the return control and the return control to return the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a can be performed. That is, since the confirmation control and the return control can be executed in an appropriate situation in terms of whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, the right movable body 80 can be controlled more appropriately.

(3-2) Since the right movable body 80 can be prevented from being in an unintentional state when the left movable body 90 is operated in the variable game executed next to the current movable game, the left movable body 90 can be prevented. It can be operated properly.

(3-3) In particular, the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 are movable bodies whose operation ranges partially overlap. Therefore, if the right movable body 80 is located at the effect position P1b when the left movable body 90 is operated in the variation game executed next to this variation game, if the right movable body 80 is located at the effect position P1b, There is a risk of interference with the movable body 90. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, since the left movable body 90 operates on the condition that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a, the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 interfere with each other. It can be suppressed.

In addition, each embodiment may be modified as follows.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of performing a left-right movable body effect performed by operating both the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 during one effect game as one of the movable body effects. In the left-right movable body effect, the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 may operate alternately or simultaneously. When the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 simultaneously operate in the left-right movable body effect, it is preferable that the operation ranges of the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 do not overlap. That is, it is preferable that the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 do not interfere with each other in the left-right movable body effect. Further, in this case, the left and right movable body effect may be an effect indicating that the jackpot expectation is higher than the right movable body effect and the left movable object effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when both the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 are operated in one effect game, either the right movable body 80 or the left movable body 90 is operated. It may be notified that the big hit expectation degree in one effect game is higher than that. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a, in the pre-end movable body process in the effect game being executed, on the condition that one of the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 is operated in the next effect game, It is advisable to execute confirmation control for confirming whether the other movable body different from the one movable body is in the original position, and return control for returning the other movable body to the original position. According to this, for example, when the left movable body effect for operating the left movable body 90 is executed, the right movable body 80 is not returned from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a, so that the left movable object effect is executed. It is possible to prevent the person from misunderstanding that the information was given. Therefore, in this another example, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered by misidentifying the jackpot expectation in the effect game.

The sub-control CPU 31a, in the pre-end movable body process in the effect game being executed, on the condition that either one of the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 is operated in the next effect game, The confirmation control for confirming whether one movable body is located at the original position and the return control for returning the other movable body to the original position may be executed. According to this, for example, when the right movable body effect for operating the right movable body 80 is executed, the right movable body 80 does not return from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a, so that the right movable object effect is not achieved. It can be suppressed from being completely executed. Therefore, in this another example, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered by the incomplete execution of the movable body effect.

The predetermined time when the pre-end movable body process is performed before the end of the effect game being executed may be the same even when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is different. , It may be different. That is, the timing of executing the pre-end movable body process may be the same regardless of the game state, or may be different depending on the game state. According to this, the control for executing the pre-end movable body process can be simplified as compared with the case where the predetermined time is different for each game state. Further, the predetermined time may be the same or different even when the change time that can be specified from the change pattern specified by the input change pattern specifying command is different in the predetermined game state. There may be That is, the timing of executing the movable body process before the end may be the same regardless of the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern in the predetermined game state, or may be different depending on the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern. May be. This makes it possible to simplify the control for executing the pre-end movable body process, as compared with the case where the predetermined time is changed for each variable time in the predetermined game state. Further, the predetermined time may always be the same time regardless of the game state and the changing time.

The timing of executing the pre-end movable body process may not be the predetermined time before the end of the effect game being executed. For example, the timing of executing the pre-termination movable body process may be the timing when a specific time has elapsed since the effect game being executed was started. In this case, the specific time may be the same time or different times regardless of the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern. Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pre-end movable body process based on a specific time that is different depending on the variable time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and as a result, the effect game that is being executed ends. The pre-termination movable body process may be executed before the same predetermined time with respect to the time.

-In each movable body effect, you may make it show the content different from a jackpot expectation degree. For example, each movable body effect may be an effect indicating the degree of expectation that the current game state is a predetermined game state. Further, each movable body effect may be an effect indicating the type of the big hit game during the big hit game. The content shown in the movable body effect may be different depending on the type of the movable body effect. For example, in the right movable body effect, a jackpot expectation degree in the effect game being executed may be shown, while in the left movable body effect, the current game state may be shown to be a predetermined game state.

-As the movable body effect, a lively effect that does not notify the expectation of a big hit may be executable. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the right movable body 80 to be located at the effect position P1b during the period in which the second special game is being executed. In this case, when the plurality of second special games are continuously executed, the right movable body 80 may be controlled to be continuously located at the effect position P1b over the plurality of second special games. Then, in this case, when the second special game is not held after the second special game being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the pre-end movable body process before the predetermined time when the second special game being executed is ended. The right movable body 80 may be moved to the original position P1a by performing. According to this, when the first special game is executed after the end of the second special game, the right movable body 80 is not moved from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a at the start of the first special game. It is possible to prevent the right movable body 80 and the left movable body 90 from interfering with each other when executing the left movable body effect with the start of the first special game. That is, according to this, when executing the first special game after the end of the second special game, there is no need to restrict the execution of the movable body with the start of the first special game, and it is possible to move the movable body. Control over the body can be simplified.

-The effect contents in each movable object effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect time in each movable object effect may be changed, or the start timing of each movable object effect may be changed. Moreover, you may change the operation|movement of the movable body in each movable body production. For example, in the right movable body effect, the sub-control CPU 31a may operate the right movable object 80 so as to reciprocate between the original position P1a and the effect position P1b during a predetermined effect time.

The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute the right movable body effect regardless of which variation pattern is designated by the variation pattern designation command. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute the right movable body effect even when the variation pattern of the short variation time is designated. In this case, the effect time of the right movable body effect may be shortened as compared with the case where the change pattern of the long change time is designated. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute the left movable body effect and the left and right movable body effect regardless of which change pattern is specified by the change pattern specification command.

The sub-control CPU 31a may be capable of executing the special zone effect regardless of which prefetch command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute the special zone effect for the effect game in which the reach effect is not executed.

In the special zone effect, the timing for moving the right movable body 80 from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a may be changed appropriately. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may move the right movable body 80 from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a in a process different from the pre-termination movable body process.

The sub-control CPU 31a operates the right movable body 80 at different timings in the special zone effect depending on whether the big hit display result is derived or the outlying display result is derived in the effect game targeted for the special zone effect. It may be moved to the position P1a. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to determine any one of a plurality of timings for moving the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a in the special zone effect, and in this case, when the jackpot display result is derived. The timing for moving the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a may be determined at different determination rates depending on whether the display result is out of order. In this case, the game can be enjoyed by paying attention to the timing when the right movable body 80 is moved to the original position P1a in the special zone effect.

In the pre-end moving body processing, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms whether or not the right moving body 80 is located at the original position P1a on condition that the right moving body effect is executed in the effect game being executed. , And the return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a may be executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the confirmation control and the return control before the predetermined time when the effect game in which the right movable body 80 is operated ends.

In the pre-termination movable body process, the sub-control CPU 31a executes confirmation control for confirming whether the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a, while returning control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a. Does not have to be executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may store the right movable body operation restriction flag on condition that it is confirmed in the confirmation control that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a in the pre-termination movable body processing, it executes the return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a. Alternatively, the operation of the right movable body 80 may be limited. In other words, if the sub-control CPU 31a confirms that the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a in the first confirmation control in the pre-termination movable body processing, it executes the confirmation control for the second time and thereafter. Instead, the right movable body motion restriction flag may be stored.

In the pre-termination movable body processing, the sub-control CPU 31a executes return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a, while confirming control for confirming whether the right movable body 80 is located in the original position P1a. Does not have to be executed.

The content of the return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a can be set appropriately. For example, as the return control, the sub-control CPU 31a operates the right movable body 80 in the direction from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b, and then operates the right movable body 80 in the direction from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a. You may control. In addition, as a return control, the sub-control CPU 31a operates the right movable body 80 in a direction orthogonal to a virtual line connecting the original position P1a and the effect position P1b, and then moves the right movable body 80 from the effect position P1b to the original position. You may control to operate in the direction toward P1a. That is, the content of the return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a may be any content that finally controls the right movable body 80 to move to the original position P1a.

The sub-control CPU 31a does not have to limit the execution of the movable body effect using the right movable body 80 even when the right movable body error flag is stored. Further, when the right movable body error flag is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a restricts the execution of some movable body effects out of the movable body effects using the right movable object 80, while the sub movable CPU 31a It is not necessary to limit execution of a movable body effect different from the effect. Further, when the right movable body error flag is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the movable body effect using the right movable body 80 in a different mode from when the right movable body error flag is not stored. Good. For example, when the right movable body error flag is stored, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the right movable body effect by operating the right movable body 80 at a position different from the effect position P1b. That is, the restriction on the execution of the movable body effect may include changing the mode of the movable body effect in addition to not executing the movable body effect.

The sub-control CPU 31a does not have to limit all the operations of the right movable body 80 even when the right movable body operation restriction flag is stored. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute the return control for returning the right movable body 80 to the original position P1a even when the right movable body operation restriction flag is stored.

The sub-control CPU 31a may be capable of controlling the sub-control RAM 31c to store a restriction flag indicating that the operation of all movable bodies is restricted. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may store a restriction flag indicating that the operation of all the movable bodies is restricted instead of the right movable body operation restriction flag when the number of times of the right movable object error reaches a predetermined number. Good. According to this, even if the right movable body 80 is not located at the original position P1a, it is possible to prevent the movable bodies from interfering with each other by operating the movable body different from the right movable body 80. ..

-The timing of erasing the number of errors in the right movable body may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a does not erase the right movable body error count even when it confirms that the right movable body 80 is located at the original position P1a in the pre-termination movable body effect, while the pachinko game machine is being deleted. When the power supply to 10 is cut off, the right movable body error number may be deleted. According to this, since the number of times of the right movable body error can be measured over a plurality of effect games, the operation of the right movable body 80 can be controlled more appropriately.

-When the right movable body error flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the sub-control CPU 31a notifies the production of the right movable body error in some or all of the effect display device 12, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La. May be. In addition, when the right movable body motion restriction flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the right movable body 80 operates in some or all of the effect display device 12, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La. You may notify that it is restricted. In addition, when the left movable body motion restriction flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the left movable body 90 operates in part or all of the effect display device 12, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La. You may notify that it is restricted.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include an original position sensor capable of detecting that the left movable body 90 is located at the original position P2a. In this case, in the pre-termination movable body process, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms whether or not the left movable body 90 is in the original position P2a, and returns to the original position P2a, as in the right movable body 80. Return control may be executed.

In the pre-termination movable body effect, the first to fifth return controls do not have to have the same control content. For example, in the return control of the specific time, which is the second and subsequent times, the sub-control CPU 31a applies a stronger power to the right moveable body 80 as compared with the return control of the first time, thereby moving the right moveable body 80 to the original position. You may control so that it may return to P1a.

・As a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a probability variation function, specifications that give a probability variation state until the next big hit game is given, specifications that give a probability variation state until you win the falling lottery (falling machine), or in advance There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until the symbol variation game for a predetermined number of times is completed. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a probability variation function has a specification (V certainty variation machine) that gives a probability variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described tumble machine and V confirmation machine are mixed. In addition, the V certainty variation machine has a specification for providing a specific round game with a single big winning opening. In addition, the V confirmation machine has a plurality of special winning openings including a special winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There are specifications that cause round games. Each embodiment may be embodied in a V-variable machine having any specification.

In the above embodiment, the sub-control board 31 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12 separately from the sub-control board 31, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and a speaker. You may provide the audio|voice control board which controls Sp specially. Such a sub integrated control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included in the sub board.

In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above-mentioned another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The gaming machine may be embodied as a rotating body type gaming machine having a movable body. The spinning drum type game machine includes a slot machine that uses a medal as a game medium and a slot machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. In such a slot machine, by rotating a reel provided with a symbol array in which a plurality of symbols are arranged, a special game is executed in which the symbols are changed. Further, in such a slot machine, it is possible to execute a stagnant effect (so-called freeze effect) performed by stagnating the progress of the special game. In the stagnant effect, it is possible to artificially change the symbol by controlling the operation of the reel in a predetermined operation mode. Therefore, the stagnant effect can be grasped as one of the changing games which are performed by changing the symbols. Then, in such a slot machine, a confirmation control for confirming whether or not the movable body is located at a predetermined original position and a return control for returning the movable body to the original position are performed a predetermined time before the stagnation effect ends. It may be executable.

Hereinafter, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added.
(A) A special movable body different from the specific movable body is provided, and the predetermined condition is satisfied when the special movable body operates in a variation game executed next to the variation game being executed. ..

(B) The specific movable body and the special movable body are configured such that a part of their operable ranges overlap, and the position when the specific movable body is in the specific state is The position is outside the range in which the special movable body can operate.

(C) In the variation game of 1, when both the specific movable body and the special movable body are operated, when one of the specific movable body and the special movable body is operated Than that, it is informed that there is a high degree of expectation that the hit display result will be derived in the variation game of 1.

(D) The predetermined condition is satisfied when the specific movable body operates in the variable game executed next to the variable game being executed.

Sp... Speaker, La... Decorative lamp, 10... Pachinko gaming machine, 30... Main control board, 30a... Main control CPU, 31... Sub control board, 31a... Sub control CPU (operation control means), 80... Right movable body ( Specific movable body), 90... Left movable body (special movable body).

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that can execute a variable game that is performed by changing the design,
A specific movable body,
An operation control unit that executes control for operating the specific movable body,
The operation control means,
While the variable game is being executed, it is possible to perform control to execute a movable body effect using the specific movable body,
In the case where the specific movable body operates in the variable game executed next to the variable game being executed, the specific movable body is specified in advance by a predetermined time before the variable game being executed ends. While executing the confirmation control to confirm whether it is in the state of
When the specific movable body does not operate in the variable game executed next to the variable game being executed, the confirmation control is not executed .
When it is confirmed that the specific movable body is not in the specific state in the confirmation control, while executing the specific operation control for operating the specific movable body to be in the specific state ,
In the confirmation control, when it is confirmed that the specific movable body is in the specific state, the specific operation control is not executed,
When the specific movable body is not in the specific state even after executing the specific operation control, while limiting the operation of the specific movable body ,
A gaming machine , wherein when the specific movable body is in the specific state after executing the specific operation control, the operation of the specific movable body is not limited . In a gaming machine that can execute a variable game that is performed by changing the design,
A specific movable body,
A special movable body different from the specific movable body,
An operation control unit that executes control for operating the specific movable body and control for operating the special movable body,
The operation control means,
While the variable game is being executed, it is possible to perform control to execute a movable body effect using the specific movable body,
When the specific movable body or the special movable body operates in the variable game executed next to the variable game being executed, the specific movable body is moved a predetermined time before the variable game being executed is ended. While performing confirmation control to confirm whether the body is in a predetermined specific state ,
When neither the specific movable body nor the special movable body operates in the variable game executed next to the variable game being executed, the confirmation control is not executed ,
When it is confirmed that the specific movable body is not in the specific state in the confirmation control, while executing the specific operation control for operating the specific movable body to be in the specific state ,
In the confirmation control, when it is confirmed that the specific movable body is in the specific state, the specific operation control is not executed,
When the specific movable body is not in the specific state even after executing the specific operation control, while limiting the operation of the specific movable body ,
A gaming machine , wherein when the specific movable body is in the specific state after executing the specific operation control, the operation of the specific movable body is not limited .