JP6731248B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

There is a gaming machine that executes an initial operation process after executing an origin detection operation process (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-076173, A

However, in the initial operation processing, since a certain operation is executed regardless of the mode of the origin detection operation processing, there are cases where a suitable initial operation cannot be performed.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a suitable initial operation.

(A) A gaming machine according to the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a movable accessory, a light emitting means, and the movable accessory. It is provided with a detection means capable of detecting that the object is at the origin position and a control means for controlling the operation of the movable accessory according to the progress of the game, and the control means is moved from the origin position to A first operation of returning to a state in which the detection unit determines that the original position is present after the detection unit has not detected the state, and the detection unit determines that the original position is the original position from a position different from the original position. Is returned to the specified position, and the detecting unit specifies that the original position is in the original position after moving the original position from the original position by a larger amount than the first operation to make it not detected by the detecting unit. And a third operation for returning the movable accessory to the original position when the power is turned on, the third operation is not executed. The first operation is executed, and when the movable accessory is specified not to be at the origin position by the detection state of the detection means when the power is turned on, the second operation is executed and the first operation is executed. not, the light emitting means is capable of emitting light with the execution of the first operation.
(1) A gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, gaming machine 1 or the like shown in FIG. 1), and a movable accessory (for example, FIG. 33 or the like) performing an operation. Shown is a return operation for returning the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable accessory 173, the opening/closing mechanism 173B or the slide mechanism 173C, and the lifting mechanism 173D of the movable accessory 175, which are controlled in operation by the effect control CPU 120, to the original position. (For example, an operation of returning to the original position where the operation is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIGS. 40 to 43) is performed, and the mode of the returning operation (for example, the rotating mechanism 173A in FIG. 40 or FIG. 41). 42 or 43 does not perform the origin returning operation, the rotating mechanism 173A performs the origin returning operation in Fig. 42 or 43, the opening/closing mechanism 173B does not perform the origin returning operation in Fig. 40 or 42, or Fig. 41 or. 43. In FIG. 43, the opening/closing mechanism 173B does not carry out the initial operation when the turning mechanism 173A or the opening/closing mechanism 173B carries out the origin returning operation (eg, in FIGS. 40 to 43). In the mode or the like, or in the mode or the like in which the rotating mechanism 173A or the opening/closing mechanism 173B does not perform the origin return operation, the initial operation of the movable accessory (for example, the short initial shown in FIGS. 40 to 43). Operation) is performed (for example, including the mode shown in FIG. 43 in which the initial operation is not performed).

According to such a gaming machine, a suitable initial operation can be executed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, when the movable accessory is at the origin position before the return operation (for example, the origin sensor 171A shown in FIG. 33 or the origin sensor 171B shown in FIG. 34 is in an ON state). In the operation of the rotating mechanism 173A (3) and (6) shown in FIG. 40, and the opening/closing mechanism 173B (4) and The initial operation may be performed in the operation (5)).

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to confirm the operation in the initial operation even if the movable accessory located at the origin position from the beginning.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the movable accessory that has performed the return operation does not perform the initial operation (for example, rotation that performs the operation of (2) shown in FIG. 43). The mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B that has performed the operation (1) do not perform the initial operation).

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a suitable initial operation by suppressing the time required to confirm the operation.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the movable accessory that has performed the return operation (for example, in FIG. 42, the rotating mechanism 173A that has performed the return operation of (1), etc.) 42) (for example, the operations (4) and (7) of the rotating mechanism 173A in FIG. 42) are performed as the initial operation of another movable accessory (for example, (5) of the opening/closing mechanism 173B shown in FIG. 42. ) And (6), etc.).

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a suitable initial operation according to the situation.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, a confirmation operation of a movable accessory corresponding to the rendering operation after performing the initial operation (for example, the movable operation shown in FIGS. 36 to 39, The rotating mechanism 173A of the accessory 173, the opening/closing mechanism 173B or the sliding mechanism 173C, and the long initial operation of the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable accessory 175 may be performed.

According to such a gaming machine, by confirming the movable accessory, the demonstration operation can be suitably confirmed.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the return operation is performed when the power is turned on (for example, the movable accessory of step S151 executed by the production control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 27). It is performed at a timing other than when the initial operation processing is executed (for example, the timing at which the demonstration initial operation execution processing of step S1014 is executed by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 29). May be.

According to such a gaming machine, by performing the returning operation other than when the power is turned on, it is possible to suppress the problem of the rendering operation.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the initial operation is a combination of a plurality of operations (for example, a slide mechanism 173C controlled by the effect control CPU 120, FIG. (2) and (3) shown in FIG. 44 and the rightward slide operation shown in FIG. 44 are mixed, and (4) to (6) shown in FIG. ..

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a suitable initial operation by suppressing the time required to confirm a plurality of operations of the movable accessory.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example etc of contents of production control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the game random number counted by the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a variation category and a variation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data holding area for game control. It is the figure which shows the constitution example and the like of production control pattern. It is a block diagram etc. which show the structural example of the data holding area for effect control. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing which a microcomputer for game control performs. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the starting winning a prize decision processing in the special design process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart and the like showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a variation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation category determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of the determination rate of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a game state transition processing at the time of change. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable accessory initial operation process. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start waiting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of initial operation execution processing during a demonstration. It is a figure showing an example of the 1st production operation using a movable accessory. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd and 3rd production operation using a movable accessory. It is a figure showing an example of the 4th production operation using a movable accessory. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the actuator A and the actuator C which operate a movable accessory. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the actuator B which operates a movable accessory. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the actuator D which operates a movable accessory. It is a figure which shows an example of the long initial operation|movement of the movable accessory which used the actuator A and the actuator B. It is a figure which shows an example of the long initial operation|movement of the movable accessory which used the actuator A and the actuator C. It is a figure which shows another example of the long initial operation|movement of a movable accessory using the actuator A and the actuator C. It is a figure which shows an example of the long initial operation of a movable accessory using the actuator D. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement of the initial operation|movement A of a movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement of the initial operation|movement B of a movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement of the initial operation|movement C of a movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. It is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement of the initial operation D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. It is a figure which shows an example of the coupling|bonding of the initial operation|movement of the movable accessory which used the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the actuator D.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven into it.

A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example.
The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) second start winning opening is formed. When the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as "starting winning opening".

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in an enlarged open state that is easy to enter.

Although the normal variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning port even in the normally open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning a prize ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning hole by closing the second starting winning hole in the normally open state. As described above, the second starting winning opening as the second starting area is in an enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and in a normally opened state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

It should be noted that game balls that have passed (entered) through the winning openings such as the starting winning openings (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) and large winning openings (described later) are provided corresponding to the respective winning openings. Detection by a switch (first starting port switch 22A, second starting port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the "winning prizes", the winnings at the starting winning openings (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening) are referred to as "starting winnings", and in particular, the winnings at the first starting winning opening are called first starting winnings. The winning to the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

Based on the occurrence of the first start prize (detection of the game ball by the first start opening switch 22A), a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as the prize ball, and the first special figure reserved memory number (described later). ) Is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first special symbol game (described later) executed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol executed in the image display device 5 A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game (described later) is satisfied.

Further, based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the number of second special figure reservation storages. If (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a second special figure game (described later) executed on the second special symbol display device 4B or a decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display (described later) is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls paid out based on the second start prize may be the same or different from each other. Good.

The first special figure reservation storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first starting prize) that are not immediately executed when the first starting prize is generated and are temporarily suspended for execution. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start When the first start condition that allows the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that was previously satisfied is being executed). If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the first special figure reservation storage number is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning awaiting execution. The number of the 1st special figure reservation storage decreases one by one whenever one 1st start condition is materialized.

It should be noted that the variable display corresponding to the first start winning is satisfied, although the first start condition for the certain first starting prize is satisfied, but the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first starting prize is not satisfied. The information regarding (1) is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure suspension information is consumed one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game is executed based on the digested first special figure suspension information.

The second special figure hold storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start prize) that are temporarily not executed immediately after the occurrence of the second start prize and are suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start winning, the second start is performed. When the second start condition that allows the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that was previously satisfied is being executed). If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the second special figure reservation storage number is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning awaiting execution. The second special figure reservation storage number is decreased by one each time one of the second start conditions is satisfied.

It should be noted that the variable display corresponding to the second start prize is satisfied, although the second start condition for the certain second start prize is satisfied, but the second start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the second start prize is not satisfied. The information regarding (1) is stored (held) as suspension data (second special figure suspension information) until the second start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held second special figure suspension information is consumed one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested second special figure suspension information is executed.

It should be noted that the number of reserved storages obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is referred to as a "total reserved storage number". When the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved storage number” or “reserved storage number”. , "Special figure reserved storage number" or "reserved storage number", any one or two of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, total reserved storage number It may also refer to it. Further, when the first starting condition and the second starting condition are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “starting condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start condition”. Further, the first special figure reservation information and the second special figure reservation information are also simply referred to as “special figure reservation information” unless particularly distinguished.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area of the game board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball device 7 forms a large winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, for example, and the state of the special winning opening is opened and closed by opening and closing the special winning opening door. Change (open state, closed state).

As an example, the special variable winning ball device 7 closes the special winning opening door to close the special winning opening when the solenoid 82 is off, and opens the special winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is on. And open the special winning opening. The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening in the open state is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. That is, by opening the special winning opening, a prize is awarded to the special winning opening.

Based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening (detection of the game ball by the count switch 23), a predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. The number of prize balls (for example, 12) paid out based on the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening is the number of prize balls (for example, 3) paid out based on the occurrence of the first starting prize, and the second starting prize. The number is greater than the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, 3). That is, the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) has a great influence on whether or not it is advantageous to the player. That is, when the special winning opening is open, more prize balls can be expected than when the special winning opening is closed, so when the special winning opening is open, when the special winning opening is closed It is very advantageous for the player compared to.

In addition to or instead of the closed state in which the game balls cannot pass (enter), a partially open state in which the game balls are hard to pass (enter) may be provided.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area on the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode) or the like. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as "special symbol") that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbols (special symbols) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as “first special symbols”, and the special symbols (special symbols) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are “special symbols”. It is also referred to as "second special view".
A game executed with variable display of identification information (or a variable display of identification information itself) is called a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. The (variable display game in which the second special figure is variably displayed) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished from each other, they are simply referred to as “special figure game”.

The first special symbol display device 4A (similarly to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of numbers including "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-" as a special figure game. Variable display of special symbols. A symbol number corresponding to each special symbol is attached to each special symbol. As an example, each of the numbers indicating "0" to "9" is given a symbol number of "0" to "9", and the symbol of "-" is given a symbol number of "10". Good. The special symbols are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E of the alphabet) in which the combination of turning on and turning off the 7-segment LED are different are set in advance, and as special symbols. It may be displayed.

On the right side of the game area on the game board 2 (the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B), a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. .. The first hold indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold storage number (the first special figure game hold number) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first hold display is displayed to enable display. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, when the holding number of the first special figure game is increased by 1 by the establishment of the new first starting condition, the number of lights is increased by 1, and the first special figure game is suspended by the establishment of the new first start condition. If the number of lights decreases by one, the number of lights may be decreased by one.

The second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold storage number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second hold display for enabling display is performed. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, when the holding number of the second special figure game is increased by one by the establishment of the new second starting condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the second special figure game is put on hold by the establishment of the new second starting condition. If the number of lights decreases by one, the number of lights may be decreased by one.

On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, there are provided a passage gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a universal symbol reservation display device 25C. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of reserved universal memories (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the normal symbol display device 20 The universal figure starting condition for executing the universal figure game (described later) executed in step 1 is established.

Normally, the symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display device 20 variably displays (variable display) a normal symbol (also referred to as "general symbol" or "ordinary symbol") that is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The variable display game in which the normal symbols are variably displayed is also referred to as a normal figure game (or "normal figure game"). Note that information related to a universal figure game in which the universal figure start condition is satisfied but the universal figure start condition (described later) is not stored is stored (held) as suspension data (general diagram suspension information).

The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves based on the hold data (public figure hold information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The number of ordinary figure holding storages is the number of ordinary figure games which are not immediately executed when the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, but whose execution is temporarily held. Even if the universal figure starting condition for executing the universal figure game is established by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, if the universal figure starting condition for permitting the start of the universal figure game is not established ( For example, when the previously established universal figure game is being executed), the execution of the relevant universal figure game is suspended (the relevant universal figure game is in a waiting state for execution). That is, the number of public figure reservation storages is the number of game of the general figure game in the state of waiting for execution. The number of stored universal figure reservations decreases by one each time one universal figure start condition is satisfied.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative pattern display area is arranged. In the decorative pattern display area, a decorative pattern that is a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each is variably displayed. The variable display of the decoration identification information (decorative pattern) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5, the first special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (special figure game using the first special symbol), or the second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special figure game using the second special figure), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns is executed in the display area (decorative pattern display area).

As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative patterns of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are arranged. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure Then, in each of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative design (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special drawing game, that is, in response to the stop display of the special drawing, in each of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative design that becomes the variable display result (the fixed design, the final design (Also referred to as a stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. That is, in the display area (decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the decorative pattern is started in association with (corresponding to) the first special figure game (or the second special figure game). The fixed decorative design (also called the final stop design) is stopped and displayed.

The decorative pattern is, for example, 8 types of patterns (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images). The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). A symbol number corresponding to each decorative pattern is attached to each decorative pattern. As an example, each alphanumeric character indicating "1" to "8" may be attached with each symbol number "1" to "8". Note that the decorative patterns are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type (eg, seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a combination causing a loss can be configured.

It should be noted that the variable display result of special symbols (also referred to as special symbol display result) is a stop display for stopping and displaying the fixed special symbol and ending the variable display, and a fixed decorative symbol which is a variable display result of decorative symbols (final stop). Stop display to stop the variable display and stop the variable display, and stop display to stop the variable display of the normal symbol (also referred to as the general display display result) fixed normal symbol to end the variable display Also referred to as a complete stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”). The variation start timing and variation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily have to match the variation start timing and variation end timing of the special symbol, and within the variation time (special symbol variation time) of the special symbol, the ornament symbol It suffices if the fluctuation time of

That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, or the variation ending timing of the special symbol (stop display timing of the confirmed special symbol) is the variation ending timing of the decorative symbol (of the confirmed symbol) It may be later than the stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, and the fixed special symbol may be stopped and displayed at the end of the execution of the predetermined effect.

Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be displayed. For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped and displayed during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the derivation display of the fixed decorative design. In the temporary stop display, a decorative pattern whose fluctuation speed becomes “0” is displayed for a while, for example, while slightly shaking or expanding and contracting, or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Includes those that stop and display without causing time, slight shaking and stretching.

Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL and a second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR are arranged. In the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL, as with the first reserved display device 25A, the first reserved display for displaying the first special figure reserved memory number in a identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently being executed is displayed so that they can be specified. In the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL, the second hold display for displaying the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner is performed, as in the second hold display 25B. That is, the number of the second special figure games which are currently being executed is displayed so that they can be specified.

In the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. That is, when the number of holdings of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of the new first starting condition, if there is no other first holding display in the first starting winning prize memory display area 5HL, the first starting winning prize memory display is displayed. On the right side of the area 5HL (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information, and the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL is added. If there is another first hold display in the above, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (if there are a plurality of other first hold displays, further left side of the leftmost first hold display). You may make it add a display. In addition, when there are a plurality of first hold indications in the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL and the hold number of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the first amount of decrease The first hold display (the first hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information is erased, Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

Further, in the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR, for example, the second hold display may be performed by left-justifying. That is, when the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases due to the establishment of the new second starting condition, if there is no other second holding display in the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR, the second starting winning prize memory display is displayed. On the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR is added. If there is another second hold display in the above, the new second hold is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (if there are a plurality of other second hold displays, further right side of the rightmost second hold display). You may make it add a display.

In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold indications in the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR and the hold number of the second special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the second decrease Erase the second hold display (the second hold display that has been displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning prize memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information, Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). In addition, when the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as "starting prize memory display area 5H".

In addition, in the display area of the image display device 5, as a hold display area, in addition to the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR, the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL and the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HL. The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning prize memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information that is consumed when the first start condition is satisfied, and the second special diagram hold information that is consumed when the second start condition is satisfied). Active display area AHA that displays a special image showing information including active display (also called display at the time of digestion, display this time) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of decorative designs executed based on the special figure hold information (Also referred to as the display area at the time of exhaustion, the display area at the time of exhaustion, the display area at this time, the display area at this time, the active display area at suspension, the active display area, the active display area, the display area at this time, the display area at the time of display, the display area at exhaustion, etc. .) is arranged, for example, between the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL and the second start prize winning memory display area 5HR.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL and the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR. The display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, the active display, or active characters such as characters or images displayed around the active display frame. Information or the like corresponding to the display is displayed by a special image.

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

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating stick). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push/pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.

A tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the central position of the operating rod when viewed from the player's side. The photo sensor may be included.

As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

A sound output member is provided in the periphery of the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are provided at the left and right oblique lower parts of the upper plate (the left and right oblique upper parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as the speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs an effect sound (also called a sound effect) according to the progress of the game of the gaming machine 1, and outputs a warning sound according to the situation of the gaming machine 1.

The effect sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the effect sound is, for example, BGM or a song that is output according to the progress of the game. The detected sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice (serif, message) or the like that is output according to the detection result of the switch or the sensor (for example, the detection of the winning of the first starting winning opening or the like). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice, or the like that is output according to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation act on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output according to the operation act on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is notified to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound or a voice that notifies that a reach state is set when a reach state (described later) is made. , A sound, voice or the like that gives a notice or suggests that the jackpot game state will be entered before the jackpot game state is entered.

An example of the warning sound is a warning sound output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound output when the glass door (not shown) is open, and the like. ..

A movable accessory 173 and a movable accessory 175 are provided inside the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. It is assumed that the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 each perform a predetermined operation as an effect operation within the area of the gaming machine frame 3. FIG. 1 shows a case where the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 are at the origin position. As a production operation, the movable accessory 173 rises obliquely upward to the right in the drawing from the origin position and stops with the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 as the operation end to hide a part of the display screen of the image display device 5. , The operation to return to the origin position is performed again. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 and the like, the movable accessory 173 performs an effect operation in which the movable accessory 173 moves to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 and then is divided into a plurality of pieces. In addition, the movable accessory 175 descends from the origin position as a staging operation and stops with the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 as the operation end to hide a part of the display screen of the image display device 5 and re-establish the origin. Performs the action of returning to the position. In addition, the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 may perform an operation as a performance operation, in which the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 do not move from the origin position to the central portion of the display screen, which is the operation end, and return to the origin position again. .. The movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 may selectively perform, as a production operation, a strong operation in which the moving operation is repeated violently and a weak operation in which the operation is gentler than the strong operation. Further, when the movable accessory 173 operates, an effect operation for lighting the light emitting member 9CC described later may be performed.

A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or a decoration is provided inside and around the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the movable member 175 is provided with the light emitting member 9CC, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member 9U and the game are provided at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the machine frame 3. Hereinafter, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as the lamp 9. The lamp 9 may be composed of, for example, one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 or the like) in the game area.

The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9 and the like described above are effect devices that perform effects, but the gaming machine 1 is provided with other effect devices such as a device having a vibrating part and a device having a blower part. May be.

The arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at another position. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the universal figure display device 20 starts the universal figure game based on the establishment of the universal figure start condition after the establishment of the universal figure start condition. In the normal figure game, after starting the variable display of the normal symbol (after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol), when the predetermined time that is the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol Is stopped (displayed). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, as the fixed ordinary symbol, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is “ordinary symbol loss”. Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the expansion opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the first start condition being satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, and the second Based on the second start condition being satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, the special figure game (second special figure game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In the special figure game, after starting the variable display of the special symbol (after starting the fluctuation of the special symbol), when the variable display time as the special symbol change time elapses, the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the fixed special. Derivatively display the design (results of special figure display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as the specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, " It becomes "miss". If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the predetermined display result may be "small hit".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the “−” symbols are the losing symbols. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and a lost symbol is a special symbol different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state which is a specific game state. In the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as "round game") a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). The round is the opening cycle of the special winning opening. Moreover, after the variable display result in the special drawing game becomes "small hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the special winning a prize ball device 7 special winning opening door in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special drawing game becomes "big hit", and wins a big prize. Change the state of the mouth (open state, closed state). For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the special winning opening door at the start of the round to keep the special winning opening in an open state, and then closes the special winning opening door to keep the special winning opening in a closed state. End the round.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the special winning opening to the open state once in each round (changes the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state during one round). The pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the special winning opening to the open state a plurality of times in one round. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the special winning opening to the open state twice per round (the big winning opening is opened→closed→open→closed during one round). It may change with the state).

It should be noted that the special winning opening is maintained in the closed state, rather than the manner in which the special winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state to start the round (the manner in which the special winning opening door is immediately opened at the start of the round). It may be a mode in which the round starts as it is (a mode in which the special winning opening door is not opened at the start of the round). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 maintains the special winning opening in a closed state without opening the special winning opening door at the start of the round, then opens the special winning opening door and maintains the special winning opening in an open state, and then , The special winning opening door may be closed to end one round.

The predetermined number of times the round is executed in the jackpot gaming state (the predetermined number of rounds) does not have to be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, 10 times at all times). For example, the predetermined number of times the round is executed in the jackpot gaming state (predetermined number of rounds) is one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 2 times, 8 times, 16 times). It may be the number of times.

In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has the upper limit of the number of times the round can be executed in the jackpot gaming state (when the above-mentioned predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number is selected from a plurality of types. If this happens, the round is repeated until the selected number of times is reached. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 1 ends the execution of the round even if the number of times the round has been executed has reached the upper limit, due to the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball has not won in the special winning opening). You may.

In the round, the special winning opening is either a predetermined time (opening period) has elapsed after opening the special winning opening door, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings to the special winning opening. Will remain open for up to The predetermined time (opening period) during which the special winning opening is kept open in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, 29 seconds at all times). For example, the predetermined time (opening period) during which the special winning opening is kept open in the round is selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 0.1 seconds and 29 seconds). It may be time.

In the round, the special winning opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case of the mode in which the special winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state and the round starts, the special winning opening is set until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses after the special winning opening door is closed. Keep closed for a period of time. Further, for example, in the case of a mode in which the round starts while keeping the special winning opening in the closed state, the special winning opening is in the closed state until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses after the start of the round. Maintained. The predetermined time (closed period) in which the special winning opening is kept closed in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closed period) for which the special winning opening is kept closed in a round is any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 1 second and 3 seconds). It may be.

From the above, in the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes, for example, eight rounds each of which changes the special winning opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) or opens the special winning opening. Each round that changes the state (29 seconds) → closed state (3 seconds) is executed 16 times, or the special winning opening is opened state (0.1 seconds) → closed state (1 second) → opened state (0.1 seconds) It is possible to execute each round twice, changing from (seconds) to closed state (1 second). Further, in the big hit game state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the rounds for changing the big winning opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) eight times, and then opens the big winning opening (0. It is also possible to execute each round eight times, changing from the closed state (1 second) to the closed state (1 second).

Of the rounds in the big hit game state, a round in which the predetermined winning opening (open period) for which the special winning opening is open is relatively long (for example, the open state is 29 seconds) is also called a normal open round, A round in which the predetermined winning opening is in an open state for a relatively short period of time (opening period) (for example, a round in which the open state is 0.1 seconds) is also called a short-term open round.

In addition, among the special symbols which are the big hit symbols, the big hit symbols corresponding to the normal opening round (the big hit symbols controlled to the big hit game state in which the normal opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the normal opening round big hit symbols. .. Of the special symbols that are big hit symbols, the big hit symbol corresponding to the short-term open round (the big hit symbol controlled in the big hit game state in which the short-term open round is executed later) may be referred to as the short-term open round big hit symbol.

In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) which is controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the normal open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). Also, in the jackpot gaming state (short-term open jackpot state) that is controlled after the short-term open-round jackpot symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the short-term open round is executed a predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds). It If the normal open big hit state has a higher number of executions of the normal open round than the short open big hit state, the short break open round is executed in addition to the normal open round in the normal open big hit state. In the jackpot state, a normal opening round may be executed in addition to the short-term opening round.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a jackpot gaming state that is controlled after the variable display result in the special drawing game is “big hit”, that is, a value that the player obtains in each jackpot gaming state, that is, a game. It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot game states in which the degree of advantage seen by the player (for example, the number of prize balls (the number of winning balls)) is different.

As an example of the case where the short-term open round is not used, the player is more advantageous than the jackpot game state in which the round (normally open round) is executed eight times and the jackpot game state in which the round (normally open round) is executed eight times. It is possible to prepare a jackpot gaming state in which (normally open round) is executed 16 times. In the above example, if there is no difference in the number of times the special winning opening is changed to the open state in each round (normal opening round) or the time of each open state (opening time), the round (normal opening round) is set. In the big hit game state of being executed 16 times, it is possible to expect twice the number of payouts as in the big hit game state of executing a round (normally open round) 8 times.

As an example of the case where the short-term open round is used, rather than the jackpot gaming state (actual 8 round jackpot gaming state) in which the normal open round is performed 8 times and then the short-term open round is performed 8 times, It is possible to prepare a jackpot gaming state in which a normally open round is executed 16 times, which is advantageous for the player. In the above example, there is no difference in the number of times that the special winning opening is changed to the open state in each normal opening round, and the time of each open state (opening time), and the number of coins obtained in the short-term opening round. If the number is small enough to be ignored, in the big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect twice as many balls as the big hit game state of substantially eight rounds.

In addition, even if the predetermined time (opening period) has not elapsed after opening the special winning opening door, if the predetermined number of winnings to the special winning opening occur, the special winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state. However, the value obtained by the player may be different by providing a difference in the predetermined number. For example, a big hit game state in which the predetermined number is set to 5 (opening time is 29 seconds) is executed eight times, and a normal opening round in which the predetermined number is 5 (opening time is 29 seconds) is set to 8 A big hit game state in which the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) in which the predetermined number is 10 is executed eight times, which is more advantageous to the player than the big hit game state in which it is executed, may be prepared.

Further, the value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference in the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening. For example, the player is more advantageous than the big hit game state in which the normal open round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times and the big hit game state in which the normal open round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times, It is possible to prepare a big hit game state in which a normal open round with 12 prize balls is executed 16 times.

In addition to the value that the player obtains by the jackpot gaming state itself (the value that the player obtains during the jackpot gaming state), the type of state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, , A normal state, a time saving state, a probability variation state), or a period (for example, the number of hours saving, ST The value obtained by the player after the big hit game state may be changed by changing the length of the number of times).

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled after the 8R certainty variation jackpot (described later) is set as the jackpot gaming state that is controlled after the variable display result in the special drawing game becomes "big hit". A big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed 8 times and a big hit game state in which the normal open round is controlled 16 times after the 16R probability variation big hit (described later) is prepared are prepared.

In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In response to the start of one of the special figure games among the games, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Then, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative pattern is changed to a specific variable during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern. There may be a predetermined reach state that constitutes a part of the display combination.

The reach state is a decorative pattern which is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination (also referred to as a “reach variation pattern”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or some of the decorative patterns are synchronized and vary while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In addition, in the following description, reaching the reach state is also referred to as reaching the reach (establishing the reach).

In addition, in response to the reach state, the changing speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative pattern, or changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern, a performance effect different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. The production operation such as the display of the character image or the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern is called reach production (or reach production display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speaker 8, the light emitting operation of the lamp 9 (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation), or the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory. It may be included that the motion of the object 175 or the like (stationary, fine movement, movement, etc.) is set to a motion mode different from the motion mode before reaching the reach state.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the effect pattern, the possibility that the big hit combination or the like will be finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”) may be different. Thereby, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, which reach effect is to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach, are preset (prepared).

Note that the jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of jackpot)×(probability of being a jackpot)/{(probability that the effect will be performed at a jackpot)×(probability of jackpot)+(jackpot It is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed at times other than time)×(probability of not being a big hit)} (when the expectation of a big hit is “1”, the variable display result is always a “big hit”).

Further, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, as one mode of the variable display effect, it is possible to execute a sliding effect or a pseudo continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative pattern or the like. In the sliding effect, after changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) After the temporary stop display of the decorative pattern at, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of decorative pattern display areas (for example, "left" decorative pattern display area) in the temporary stop displayed decorative pattern display area 5L and the "right" decorative pattern display area 5R (either one or both), the decorative design is changed again, and then stopped and displayed, thereby effecting display for changing the decorative design to be stopped and displayed. Thus, in the sliding effect, a plurality of decorative patterns are temporarily stopped and displayed after the variable display of the decorative patterns is started until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and then the predetermined number of decorative patterns are changed. By executing the display again, there are times when the variable display state of the decorative design becomes the reach state, and there is a case where the decorative pattern forming the non-reach combination without being in the reach state is stopped and displayed.

In the pseudo continuous production, in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once, the fixed display that is the variable display result after the variable display of the decorative design is started By the time the design is derived and displayed, all the decorative patterns in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a predetermined pseudo consecutive chance or the like is part of any of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). (Or displayed on all) is temporarily stopped, and then, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a predetermined re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display of all decorative symbols, It can be performed once (for example, up to four times).

The number of times of re-variable display (re-variable display number) in the pseudo continuous production is the number of times of variable display (first variable display) until all the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are first temporarily stopped ( (1 time), the number of times of re-variable display (final variable display) after the temporary stop of all the decorative patterns (1 time), and the number of times of re-variable display between the first variable display and the last variable display X ( X is 0 or 1 or more) is grasped as the number of times (X+1) that is one less than the number of times (X+2). In addition, the number of times of re-variable display is the same as the number of times (temporary stop number) in which all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The first variable display to the first temporary stop display are also referred to as a first pseudo-repeating display, the second variable display (first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display are also referred to as a second pseudo-repeating display, The third variable display (second re-variable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-sequential, and the fourth variable display (third re-variable display) to the fourth temporary stop display. Also referred to as the fourth pseudo run. In addition, the number of pseudo consecutives in the pseudo consecutive production is also referred to as a pseudo consecutive variation number (or a pseudo consecutive number). In other words, the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations, the number of re-variable displays, and the number of temporary stops are the same. It should be noted that the increase in the number of pseudo runs such as the first time, the second time, the third time,... Is also referred to as “the pseudo run continues”.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", the variable design is changed based on that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the re-variable display (re-change) once to four times. The display can be made to appear as if it was started two to five times in a row. In the present embodiment, an example in which revariable display (revariation) is performed once or twice is shown (see FIG. 5), but revariable display (revariation) may be performed three times or more.

In the pseudo continuous production, before the reach is established in the change (before the reach state is reached), the pseudo continuous chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed in any or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. As described above, the decorative designs in all the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped, or after the reach is established, any one of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be temporarily stopped. The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily stopped and displayed. In other words, in the production mode of the temporary stop display in the pseudo continuous production, there are at least a production mode in which the temporary stop display is performed before the reach state and a production mode in which the chance symbol is temporarily displayed after the reach state. May be. The chance symbol may be stopped and displayed even when the reach state is not reached.

The sliding effect (similar to the pseudo continuous effect) is a notification or suggestion to the player that any one of the reach effects, a certain reach effect may be executed, or the jackpot expectation is high. May be. Hereinafter, an effect for giving advance notice or suggesting to the player that any one of the reach effects or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the jackpot expectation degree is high may be collectively referred to as an announcement effect. In addition to the sliding effect and the pseudo-relational effect, the notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the sliding effect and the pseudo-relational effect. For example, a background image is displayed and a message window is displayed. , Hold display, voice output, light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing), and the like may be used that use effect operations different from the variable display effect.

A variable display effect (variable display operation) different from the sliding effect or the pseudo continuous effect may be executed as the notice effect. For example, the fluctuation start timing (for example, when the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol start to fluctuate at the same time, the timing to start the fluctuation at the same time, and the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol do not fluctuate at the same time. In the first stage, the effect of changing the pattern that starts to change is different from the normal time, and the effect of changing the start order of the left pattern, middle pattern, and right pattern from the normal time May be executed as Further, a display operation other than the variable display operation may be executed as the notice effect. For example, an effect that makes the background image different from the normal time or an effect that makes the hold display different from the normal time may be executed as the notice effect. Further, the notice effect may be an operation other than the display operation. For example, the notice effect may be a sound output from the speaker 8, a light emission of the lamp 9, an operation of the movable accessory 173, or the like.

Further, the notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether or not the notice or the content suggested by the notice effect is realized. For example, the notice effect that gives a notice or suggests to the player that the variable display state of the decorative pattern due to the winning of a certain game ball may reach the reach state is at least the variable display state of the decorative pattern due to the winning of the game ball. It may be executed (started) before reaching the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, the notice effect that gives a notice or suggests to the player that the variable display result due to the winning of a certain game ball may be a “big hit” is at least the fixed decorative pattern due to the winning of the game ball being stopped and displayed. May be executed (started) before.

The notice effect may include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “preliminary determination notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display result of the variable display is a "big hit" before starting the variable display subject to the notice based on the special drawing game hold information and the like. (Pre-reading) is a notice effect executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the prefetch notice presentation is called target hold information, the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is called the target first hold display, and corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display is referred to as the target second hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as the target variable display. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed when the target hold information is consumed (when the target hold information is consumed including variable display of the target) and before the target hold information. There are cases where it is executed during the digestion of the pending information, and during execution of the pending information of the target and during the digesting of the pending information that precedes the pending information of the target.

A performance operation that becomes a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is performed by the player after the winning of the game ball (after the start condition is satisfied), whether or not the content predicted by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. It may be executed (started) before it can be discriminated. For example, due to the winning of a certain game ball, the effect of a pre-reading notice effect for notifying (indicating) to the player beforehand that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state is at least the decorative pattern by the prize of the game ball. It may be executed (started) before the variable display state becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, at least the play operation of the pre-reading notice effect for notifying (indicating) to the player beforehand that the variable display result due to winning of a certain game ball may be a "big hit" It suffices that it is executed (started) before the fixed decorative design by winning is stopped and displayed.

As a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary determination notice effect), a hold effect in a display mode of a first hold display in the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL and a second hold display in the second start prize winning memory display area 5HR is prepared. May be. The hold effect includes a first hold display added to the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL when the first start winning occurs and a second hold display added to the second start winning prize memory display area 5HR when the second starting prize occurs. Is displayed in a notice mode (additional hold effect), or the already displayed first hold display or second hold display is changed to a notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode. , The same), or an effect to be executed when the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, such as a character directly on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5. Effect (holding effect effect) that is acted on indirectly or indirectly, and is an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, such as a character in the display area of the image display device 5. An effect (holding effect gas effect) or the like that directly or indirectly acts on the hold display may be included. When the hold effect effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) that is the operation target changes, but when the hold effect gas effect is executed, the first hold display (or The display mode of the (second hold display) does not change.

Further, as the notice effect, an active display effect in the display mode of the active display in the active display area AHA may be prepared. In the active display effect, an effect that displays an active display to be added to the active display area AHA in a notice mode (active display effect at the time of addition) or an already displayed active display changes to a notice mode (from a certain notice mode to another notice mode). A change to the notice mode is also included. Hereinafter, the same effect) (active display change effect) and an effect executed when the active display changes to the notice mode, in which a character or the like is activated in the display area of the image display device 5. An effect that directly or indirectly acts on the display (active display effect effect), or an effect that is executed when the active display does not change to the advance notice mode, in which a character or the like is activated in the display area of the image display device 5. A production (active display operation gaze production) or the like that directly or indirectly acts may be included. The active display change effect is an effect of changing the special image to a notice mode. In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, information corresponding to the active display (for example, the active display or the characters or images displayed around the active display frame or around the active display frame) is used as a notice mode. It is a production that changes. It should be noted that there may be a case where an active display change effect is executed, which is an effect mode that is at least partially common to the active display change effect. As the main notice effect such as the step-up notice effect, an active display change effect or an active display change guse effect may be executed. When the active display action effect is executed, the display mode of the active display, which is the operation target, changes, but when the active display action effect effect is executed, the display mode of the active display does not change.

The display mode of the active display in the active display effect may be determined before the variation (for example, at the time of starting winning) or at the variation. In addition, the holding effect and the active display effect may be collectively referred to as an effect such as holding.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed decorative design that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is called a "non-reach" (also called "normal loss") variable display mode when the variable display result is "miss".

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-miss combination may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “miss”.

In the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number "3" among the special symbols (the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", "7") to be the jackpot symbol as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, it is “8R probability variation big hit” which is one mode of “big hit”. Further, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, it is “16R probability variation big hit” which is one mode of “big hit”. The round controlled when the 8R certainty variation jackpot is a normally open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “5” are normally open round jackpot symbols. The round controlled when the 16R probability variation big hit is a normally open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number "7" is a normally open round jackpot symbol.

In the present embodiment, as described above, when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the 8R probability variation jackpot is obtained, but when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed. The 2R certainty variation big hit (also referred to as “probability”) in which the short-term open round is executed may be performed. In this case, the special symbol indicating the number "5" is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the "big hit", "8R certainty variation big hit", "16R certainty variation big hit", and "2R certainty variation big hit" are called "big hit type".

In the case of 16R probability variable jackpot, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, and the reach state is reached and the predetermined reach effect is obtained. After the execution, etc., the fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. One example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R certainty variation jackpot is the same ornamental pattern with an odd number of the symbol on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. 3 in a row (that is, "1", "1", "1" in a row, "3", "3", "3" in a row, "5", "5", " "5", "7", "7", "7").

When the 8R probability variation big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number "3" or the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, After the reach state is reached and a predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. An example of a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big hit is one in which three identical decorative patterns having an even number are arranged on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R ( That is, "2", "2", "2", "4", "4", "4", "6", "6", "6", "8", "8", and "8").

In addition, in the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation big hit is not provided, but when the 2R certainty variation big hit is provided, when the 2R certainty variation big hit is obtained, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, and the reach state is set to the predetermined reach effect. After the execution, or the like, or without reaching the reach state, the fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R certainty variation big hit may be stopped and displayed. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R certainty variation jackpot is that a predetermined decorative line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R has a different decorative symbol with an odd number (at least one of the three symbols). Items with three different decorative patterns (for example, "1", "3", "5", "3", "5", "7", "5", "5", "7") ], or a combination of decorative designs including a chance design (for example, a combination of “1”, “abutment”, and “2”. “abutment” is an example of a chance design).

In addition, in the special drawing game, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R sure change big hit is stopped and displayed, and on the surface, the 8R sure change There may be a case where a fixed decorative pattern that is a combination of big hits is displayed in a stopped state.

Based on the fact that the 16R probability variation big hit has occurred, the normal opening round is controlled to the normal opening jackpot state that is executed 16 times (rounds), and after that, the probability variation control (probability variation control) together with the time saving control (time reduction control). ) Is done. Further, based on the fact that the 8R probability variation big hit has been reached, the normal release round is controlled to the normal release jackpot state in which it is executed eight times (rounds), and after that, the probability variation control is performed together with the time saving control.

By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special drawing game is improved to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control is performed when a special figure game with a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as probability variation number) is executed after the jackpot gaming state is ended, or when the variable display result is "big hit". Ends when is first established. Therefore, even if the variable display result is not a “big hit” while the probability variation control is being performed, if the special figure game with a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is exhausted, the probability variation control is finish. The predetermined ST number is 70 times, for example. Further, the normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state. The same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on as in the case where the system is reset) is performed.

Further, by performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The time saving control is performed when one of the conditions that a special time game is executed a predetermined number of times and the variable display result is a "big hit" after the big hit game state is satisfied, is earlier. To end. Therefore, even when the variable display result is not "big hit" during the time saving control, the time saving control ends when the special figure game of a predetermined time saving time is exhausted. The predetermined number of times to save time is, for example, 70 times.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal open big hit state is controlled based on whether the 8R certainty variation big hit or the 16R certainty variation big hit occurs, and after the end, the certainty variation control of a predetermined number of STs (for example, 70 times). In addition, the time saving control is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times).

In the present embodiment, the short-time count and the ST count (probability change count) after the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit) are the same (both 70 times), but the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R The number of times of shortening after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit and the number of STs (the number of probability variation) may be different. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of STs after the 8R certainty variation jackpot (probability variation number) and the number of STs after the 16R certainty variation jackpot (probability variation number) are the same (both 70 times). The number of STs after the big hit (probability change count) and the number of STs after the 16R sure change big hit (probability change count) may be different. In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of shortening times after the 8R certainty variation big hit and the number of times saving after the 16R certainty variation big hit are the same (both 70 times), but the number of shortening times after the 8R certainty variation big hit becomes And the 16R probability variation jackpot may be different after the big hit. In the following description, the jackpot gaming state, the state in which the probability variation control is performed, the state in which the time saving control is performed, etc. may be referred to as an advantageous state.

In the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation jackpot is not provided, but when the 2R certainty variation jackpot is provided, the short-term open round is executed twice (round) based on the fact that the 2R certainty variation jackpot is achieved. The state may be controlled, and after that, the probability variation control may be performed together with the time-saving control, as in the 16R probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit.

In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result is not "big hit" while the probability variation control is being performed, when the special figure game with the predetermined number of STs (the probability variation number) is consumed, Although the probability variation control ends, the probability variation control may not be terminated until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST number (probability variation number). When such a mode is adopted, as a mode of "big hit", it is preferable to provide a normal big hit in which the probability variation control is not performed after the end. For example, when the 8R normal big hit is provided, the normal open round is controlled to the normal open big hit state in which the normal open round is executed 8 times (rounds) based on the fact that the 8R normal big hit is made, and after the end, the probability variation control Is not performed (time saving control may or may not be performed).

In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when "probability variation falling" is determined to end the probability variation control in the probability variation falling lottery that is executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Good. In such a mode, the probability variation falling lottery is not performed until the special figure game with the predetermined ST number (probability variation number) is exhausted, and after the special figure game with the predetermined ST number (probability variation number) is exhausted. The probability variation falling lottery may be performed in each game. The same applies to the time saving control.

When the time saving control is performed, the control for shortening the variation time of the regular symbol in the regular symbol game (normal symbol variation time) by the regular symbol display device 20 than in the normal state, and the variable of the regular symbol in each regular symbol game Control for improving the probability that the display result is "Public hit" compared to that in the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variable display result is "Public hit" In order to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing longer than in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state By increasing the possibility that the starting condition will be satisfied, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the player to enter the game ball into the second start winning port along with the time saving control is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second starting winning opening being in the expanded opening state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is likely to be established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until it becomes a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

The game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a highly accurate state. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and neither the time saving control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability variation state" in particular, and may be referred to as a time saving with probability variation state in order to distinguish it from the highly accurate low base state. On the other hand, the certainty variation state in which only the certainty variation control is performed and neither the time saving control nor the high opening control is performed (highly accurate low base state) is sometimes referred to as the no time saving certainty variation state in order to distinguish it from the highly accurate high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low accuracy high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low accuracy low base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game (second special figure game) can be frequently executed, and each special figure game (first special figure game) is executed. By increasing the probability that the variable display result in the (drawing game, the second special drawing game) will be a "big hit", it becomes an advantageous state for the player. A gaming state that is advantageous to the player and different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

A re-lottery effect may be executed for the decorative pattern. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after a temporary stop display of a decorative pattern that is a combination of big hits corresponding to the 8R probability variable big hit, the same decorative pattern is made to fluctuate again. Alternatively, any one of a decorative pattern which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit and a decoration pattern which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot may be finally stopped and displayed as a confirmed decoration pattern.

In addition, after the fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big hit is derived and displayed, the period until the end of the eighth round is ended (or after the end of the eighth round, the next variable display game is In the period until it is started), the round number promotion effect for notifying that the big hit is the 16R probability variation big hit may be executed. In addition, in the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation big hit is not provided, but the same applies to the case where the confirmed decoration pattern which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R certainty variation big hit is derived and displayed when the 2R certainty variation big hit is provided.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the normal big hit is not provided, but after the fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination corresponding to the normal big hit is derived and displayed, the period until the final round is finished ( Alternatively, after the end of the final round, until the next variable display game is started), the probability variation promotion effect for notifying that the jackpot is the probability variation jackpot may be executed.

In addition, the promotion effect executed during the round (round number promotion effect, probability variation promotion effect) is referred to as big hit medium promotion effect (big hit medium round number promotion effect, big hit medium probability variation promotion effect), and after the final round ends. The promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability variation promotion effect) executed may be referred to as ending promotion effect (ending round number promotion effect, ending probability variation promotion effect).

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

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

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

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and outputs the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric parts such as 9 are mounted. That is, the performance control board 12 is an electrical component for performance such as a display operation in the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speaker 8 in whole or in part, and a lighting/lighting out operation in the lamp 9 in whole or in part. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for executing a predetermined effect operation.

The effect control board 12 has a function of determining the control content of the movable accessory control device 17. The movable accessory control device 17 controls the drive of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 according to the control content determined by the effect control board 12. The movable accessory control device 17 receives the origin detection signals from the origin sensors 171A to 171D that detect the origin positions of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175. The movable accessory control device 17 also outputs drive signals for driving the actuators 172A to 172D that drive the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175.

The movable accessory 173 has three movable mechanisms of a rotating mechanism 173A, an opening/closing mechanism 173B, and a slide mechanism 173C, as described later with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. The actuator 172A rotates the rotating mechanism 173A to move the movable accessory 173 from the origin position to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. The origin sensor 171A detects the rotation mechanism 173A and detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the rotation direction. Further, the actuator 172B opens and closes the opening/closing mechanism 173B to move the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 of the movable accessory 173 from the closed state to the open state. The origin sensor 171B detects the opening/closing mechanism 173B and detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the opening/closing direction. Further, the actuator 172C laterally moves the slide mechanism 173C to move the movable accessory 173 from the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 to the left and right. The origin sensor 171C detects the slide mechanism 173C and detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the lateral movement direction. That is, the movable accessory 173 performs a plurality of operations by the plurality of actuators 172A to 172C.

By the way, the movable accessory 173 has three movable mechanisms of a rotation mechanism 173A, an opening/closing mechanism 173B, and a slide mechanism 173C, and the effect control CPU 120 independently defines each movable mechanism as an individual movable accessory. Can be controlled. In the present embodiment, the “movable accessory” refers to a combination of a plurality of movable mechanisms such as the movable accessory 173, and also refers to each movable mechanism. For example, the rotating mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B will be described as separate movable accessory parts.

As will be described later with reference to FIG. 35, the movable accessory 175 vertically moves from the origin position to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 by the actuator 172D. The origin sensor 171D detects that the movable accessory 175 is at the origin position.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speaker 8 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12. Based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the lamp control board 14 is turned on/off. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit and so on.

As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main substrate 11. The gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration such as a so-called sensor that can detect a game ball as a game medium. If In addition to the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11). ) Switch for detecting the open/closed state, a switch for detecting the open/closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibration, a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves). Further, on the main substrate 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, the first holding display device 25A, the second holding display device 25B, the public figure holding display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals composing the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 3(A), the command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command that specifies fluctuation start in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command that designates variation start in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern that is variably displayed in each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3(B), the result of determination whether the variable display result is “miss”, “16R certainty variation big hit”, or “8R certainty variation big hit” and big hit type Different EXT data is set according to the result of the determination.

The command 8F00H is a symbol fixing command for designating a fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set, for example, according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The command 9F00(H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

The command 9200H is a power failure recovery designation command that designates execution of power failure restoration processing. The power failure recovery designation command is a command for executing a power failure recovery process after the supply of power is resumed from the game machine 1 in the power failure state. Upon receiving the power failure recovery designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes power failure recovery processing. The effect control CPU 120 performs, for example, an initial operation of the effect device as a power failure recovery process. As the initial operation of the effect device, for example, a power failure recovery screen may be displayed on the image display device 5 to notify the player of the recovery from the power failure. Further, as an initial operation of the rendering device, an origin returning operation for returning the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 to the origin position and an initial operation for confirming the operation of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 may be performed. .. Further, as an initial operation of the effect device, a test lighting of the lamp 9 and a monitor sound output from the speaker 8 may be performed.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") that designates display of an effect image showing the start of the big hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the special winning opening, which notifies that the special winning opening is in the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set depending on the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the special winning opening opening notification command and the special winning opening opening notification command, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of times the round is executed (for example, "1" to "16") in the normal opening jackpot state or the short-term opening jackpot state. Is set.

The command B100H is the first special prize based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the first starting winning is generated. It is a first start opening winning a prize designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied.

The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the second starting winning is generated. It is the second start winning combination designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the second special drawing game by the special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the first special figure reserved memory number such that it can be specified in the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL or the like. .. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

For example, the command transmitted as the reserved memory information is a first start winning combination designation command or a second starting winning designation designating whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening is designated. While transmitting the command, a first reserved storage number notification command and a second reserved storage number notification command that specify the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the number of reserved storages increases, the number of reserved storages addition designation command (first reserved storage count addition designation command or second designation (Reserved storage number addition designation command) is transmitted while the number of reserved storages decreases, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first A 1-holding storage number subtraction designation command or a second holding storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

Note that, instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. Further, a total pending storage number addition designation command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be transmitted.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designating command) indicating the contents of the winning-time determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command showing the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" as the winning determination result, the determination result of the big hit type. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating the determination result of the variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as the winning determination result. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative patterns are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group that includes variation patterns of one or more decorative patterns that are categorized into a common group.

The command E0XXH is an initialization designation command that designates initialization. The effect control CPU 120 that has received the initialization designation command executes an initialization process according to the EXT data XX (hexadecimal number) of the initialization designation command. For example, in the EXT data, the initial operation of the image display device 5, the movable accessory 173, or the effect device of the movable accessory 175 can be designated. In this embodiment, the initialization designation command is transmitted to the sub-board in the initialization process of step S71 that is executed once when the power is turned on in the main process of the CPU 103 described later with reference to FIG. However, the initialization designation command may be transmitted at another timing.

In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 16(A)), when the start winning occurs, the variable display result is determined as "big hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. If it is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variation category ( Change pattern type) is determined. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command or the variation category command, and the control is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Based on the value set in the symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and the big hit type, and change the result. The variable category can be recognized based on the value set in the category command.

For the effect control commands such as the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command, the effect control CPU 120 causes one or more effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 173, and the movable effect). Object 175, etc.). Hereinafter, the effect control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, the effect control command used to control the audio output from the speaker 8 is a voice control command, and the light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used to control the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) is also referred to as a lamp control command. It should be noted that some of the effect control commands may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals are also performed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, and a universal figure. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

The random number circuit 104 may be any one that counts numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

Next, the variation pattern of the decorative design will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" is referred to as "loss variation pattern". The loss variation pattern corresponds to the "non-reach variation pattern ("non-reach variation pattern" "non-reach" when the variable display result of the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach". (Also referred to as "(miss) variation pattern")" or "variable display result is "miss", and the "reach variation pattern" ("reach loss variation pattern") corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern being "reach" Also referred to as “”.

A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as a "hit variation pattern". The hit variation pattern includes a "big hit variation pattern" corresponding to the variable display result "big hit" and a "small hit variation pattern" corresponding to the variable display result "small hit". Good. As the jackpot variation pattern, a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each jackpot type may be prepared.

In the non-reach variation pattern, a plurality of variation patterns with different variation times are prepared corresponding to the time saving control executed when the total number of pending memories is large, or when the game state is the probability variation state or the time reduction state. Good. As a result, any one of the variation patterns is selected according to the total number of pending storages and the gaming state, so that it is possible to control the variation time according to the total number of pending storages and the gaming state.

For the variation patterns including the reach effect such as the jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern, the variation patterns corresponding to the reach modes of the respective reach effects are prepared. A variation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as a “normal reach variation pattern”, and a variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is performed is referred to as a “super reach variation pattern”.

FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the fluctuation category and the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened/non-reach (miss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (miss) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the fluctuation category “PA2”. The variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (miss) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the fluctuation category “PA3”. The variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (miss) variation category. Variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (miss) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PA5”. The variation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the fluctuation category “PB3”. The variation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PB4”. The variation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PB5”.

The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (miss) variation pattern having a special figure variation time of a normal length. The variation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach (miss) variation pattern in which the sliding effect is executed. The special figure change time of the change pattern "PA2-2" is longer than the special figure change time of the change pattern "PA2-1" because the sliding effect is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which the sliding effect is executed. The variation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (miss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the variation category “PA1” is a non-reach (miss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than the variation pattern “PA2-1”.

The variation pattern "PA3-1" belonging to the variation category "PA3" is a normal reach (miss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. Further, the variation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (miss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (miss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is normally long. The variation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (loss) variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed as a guise. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-2" is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" because the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a guise. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo-repeated variation (effect) is executed as a fake. The variation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (loss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. Further, the variation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (loss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed twice.

The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (miss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is normally long. The variation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which pseudo-repeated variation (effect) is executed as a fake. The variation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. Further, the variation pattern “PA5-4” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed twice.

The variation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the variation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. In addition, the variation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the variation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-repeated fluctuations (effects) are executed as a guise. The variation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. Further, the variation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed twice.

The variation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the variation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-repeated fluctuations (effects) are executed as a guise. The variation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed once. Further, the variation pattern “PB5-4” is a super reach β (big hit) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed twice.

In the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation big hit (probability) is not provided, but when the 2R certainty variation big hit (collision) is provided, the variation categories “PC1”, “PC2”, and “PC3” for the 2R certainty variation big hit (probability). May be provided. The fluctuation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the fluctuation category “PC1”. The variation pattern “PC1-1” is a non-reach (probability) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is normally long. The fluctuation pattern "PC1-2" is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the sliding effect is executed. The variation pattern “PC1-3” is a non-reach (probability) variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed once.

The fluctuation patterns “PC2-1” to “PC2-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PC2”. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-1” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-2” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuations (effects) are executed as a guise. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-3” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-4” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

The variation patterns “PC3-1” to “PC3-4” belong to the variation category “PC3”. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-1” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-2” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a guise. The variation pattern “PC3-3” is a super reach β (probability) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-4” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

In the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, various data used for controlling the progress of the game are stored in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11 (for example, information for specifying the content of the control command) and various data. The data that constitutes the table is stored.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6, for example, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special symbol game (special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Before being performed, the variable display result is determined as "big hit (16R sure change big hit, 8R sure change big hit)" to control the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Is a table referenced by. In addition, the display result determination table 130A is displayed before the definite display of the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the second special symbol game (special symbol game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B. , Is referred to for determining whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit (16R sure change big hit, 8R sure change big hit)" in the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It's a table.

In the display result determination table 130A, the numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "" and "miss". Specifically, in the display result determination table 130A, a numerical value (determination) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined depending on whether the state is the low accuracy low base state or the high accuracy high base state. Value) is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "miss".

In the display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state is the high-accuracy state, more determination values are assigned to the "big hit" special figure display result than when the gaming state is the low-accuracy state. Specifically, in the low certainty state, a predetermined number (specifically 190) of determination values (values in the range of “8000” to “8189”) are assigned to the special map display result of “big hit”. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy state, a larger number (specifically, 819) of the determined values “8000” to “8818” are assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit”. With such a setting, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special map display result is “big hit” as compared to the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). As a result, the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is high.

It should be noted that different display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, and in the first special figure display result decision table for the first special figure, the special figure display result of "small hit" is within a predetermined range. In the second special figure display result decision table for the second special figure, the decision value is assigned to the decision value, and the special figure display result in which the decision value in the predetermined range smaller than that in the first special figure display result decision table is "small hit" May be assigned to. As a result, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of "small hit" in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "jack". It is a table referred to for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A (special symbol game using the first special symbol) is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type depending on whether (the special figure game using the second special figure) is executed, the big hit type (16R sure change big hit, 8R sure change) Jackpot) is assigned.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, in the case of the first special figure game, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a variable special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined number (specifically, 50 determination values (values in the range of "0" to "49") are assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the case of the second special figure game, that is, in the case of the variable special figure being the second special figure, the determined values (“0” to ““ that are greater than the predetermined number (specifically, 80 pieces)] The value in the range of “79”) is assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot. With such a setting, in the second special figure game, the 16R certainty variation jackpot is more likely to occur than in the first special figure, so the game state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B ( High-probability high-base condition. Specifically, it is possible to increase the expectation that a 16R probable variation big hit will occur in the 70th rotation after the big hit ends.

In the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation big hit (probability) is not provided, but in the case of providing the 2R certainty variation big hit (collision probability), in the case of the second special figure game, as compared with the case of the first special figure game. A small number of determined values may be assigned to the 2R probability variation big hit (probability). With such a setting, in the second special figure game, it is more difficult for the 2R certainty variation jackpot (probability) to occur than in the first special figure, so the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. In the game state, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a 2R certainty variation big hit (probability) in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the extension of the game.

The ROM 101 also stores a variation category determination table that is referred to when determining the variation category to be one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables in which the types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like are different from each other. In the fluctuation category determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation category determination is assigned to each fluctuation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different determination values (for example, the range of the determination value and the number of determination values) assigned to at least one of the plurality of variation categories. There is. Instead of the plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information of all variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

Further, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine the fluctuation pattern to be one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables that differ from each other in the types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to each fluctuation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables that have different determination values (for example, the range or the number of determination values) assigned to at least one of the plurality of variation patterns. There is. Instead of the plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables, one large fluctuation pattern determination table including the information of each fluctuation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). It In particular, at least the data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means, when the power is restored after the occurrence of a power outage, etc., the data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power outage (for example, a special figure Process flag). Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, a second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, a general figure reservation storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. The control timer setting unit 153, the game control counter setting unit 154, and the game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is a special figure game in which the game balls have passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning has occurred, but the game has not yet started ( Hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a winning number into the first start winning opening (detection order of game balls) with a holding number, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on passage (entry) of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as reservation data (first special figure reservation information) until the number of storage reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is a special figure game in which the game ball has passed (entered) through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning has occurred, but has not yet started. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning number into the second start winning opening (detection order of the game ball) with the reservation number, and the CPU 103 generates a random number based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as reservation data (second special figure reservation information) until the number of storage reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

In addition, the holding data of the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first starting condition), and the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B The hold data (the second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning) may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number.

The general-drawing reservation storage unit 151C stores pending data regarding a general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display device 20 (general-drawing reservation) even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the public figure reservation storage unit 151C is associated with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and based on the passage of the game balls, the CPU 103 extracts the general figure display result from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number MR4 for use as reservation data (universal figure reservation information) is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state. As a specific example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value, data indicating an on state or an off state, for each of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag.

The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, in the game control counter setting unit 154, the first reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first special diagram reserved storage number, and the second special figure reserved storage number. The second pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second pending storage number counter for counting, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number, etc. Remembered. The game control counter setting unit 154 also stores a variation count value, which is a value stored in the variation counter for counting one or both of the ST count (probability change count) and the time saving count.

The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The I/O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 is an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121 to execute the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121 by a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 writes in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the production control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from outside the production control board 12 via the I/O 125, and the production control CPU 120 performs I/O. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

To the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the image display device 5 and for transmitting an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating an instruction to the sound control board 13 are transmitted. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (illumination signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14, and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the operation action of the player for the stick controller 31A is detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that an operation action of a person is detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

A movable accessory control device 17 is connected to the effect control board 12. The movable accessory control device 17 controls the operations of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 according to the instruction from the effect control CPU 120. As described above, the movable accessory control device 17 is connected to the origin sensors 171A to 171D that detect the origin positions of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175. Further, to the movable accessory control device 17, actuators 172A to 172D that drive the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 are connected. A contact sensor such as a micro switch or a non-contact sensor such as a photo sensor or a capacitance sensor can be used as the origin sensor.

The origin sensors 171A to 171D are sensors that detect that the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 is at the origin position and output a detection signal. The origin sensors 171A to 171D change the detection signal from the off state to the on state or from the on state to the off state when the movable accessory is detected. In this embodiment, the origin sensors 171A to 171D describe a case of detecting a digital (ON/OFF) signal, but the origin sensors 171A to 171D may output analog values, for example. For example, a resolver or a rotary encoder attached to a laser sensor or a motor may be used to output the analog value.

The movable accessory control device 17 can control the outputs to the actuators 172A to 172D based on the detection signals input from the origin sensors 171A to 171D. The movable accessory control device 17 controls to move the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 from the position where the origin sensors 171A to 171D detect the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 to the operation end of each actuator. can do. For example, the movable accessory control device 17 operates the actuator 172A when the detection signal of the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state, and moves the movable accessory 173 to an operation end locked by a mechanical stopper (not shown) or the like. be able to. Further, the movable accessory control device 17 can move the actuator 172A to the origin position where the detection signal of the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state when the detection signal of the origin sensor 171A is in the OFF state.

The actuators 172A to 172D are, for example, motors, electromagnetic solenoids, or the like. When the actuators 172A to 172D are motors, the movable accessory control device 17 may have a function of a motor driver. When the actuators 172A to 172D are electromagnetic solenoids, the movable accessory control device 17 may have a function of supplying a voltage for operating the electromagnetic solenoids.

In the present embodiment, the origin sensors 171A to 171D are arranged to detect the position of the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175. However, for example, the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 is You may make it arrange|position the sensor which detects that it is in the operation end. Further, the case where the number of actuators 172 is four, 172A to 172D, is illustrated, but the number of actuators is not limited to this. Details of the operation of the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 33 to 44.

In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores data that forms a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings.

Specifically, the ROM 121 stores various tables for executing the holding effect. For example, in the ROM 121, as a table for executing the hold effect at the time of adding the first hold display, any one of a plurality of display modes of the first hold display displayed in the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL is set. The first hold display mode determination table referred to for determining may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of first reserved display mode determination tables that differ from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the first reserved display mode determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like. .. In each of the first hold display mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display at the time of addition for each display mode of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of the plurality of first hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including information of all the first hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, in the ROM 121, as a table for executing the hold effect at the time of adding the first hold display, any one of a plurality of display modes of the second hold display displayed in the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR. A second hold display mode determination table that is referred to for determining whether to store or not may be stored.

Further, in the ROM 121, as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the first hold display, is the display form of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL changed to another display form? In order to determine the first pending change presence/absence determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not, and to determine which of a plurality of display modes is to be changed when it is determined to change to another display mode The referenced first pending change mode determination table may be stored. Specifically, in the ROM 121, a plurality of first hold change presence/absence determination tables having different display modes and different determination rates of no change to other display modes, and the first hold change mode determination. It is possible to store a plurality of first pending change mode determination tables in which the types of display modes that can be determined in the table and the respective determination rates are different from each other. In each of the first pending change presence/absence decision tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for decision of presence/absence of change may be assigned to each of the presence and absence of change. In each of the first hold change mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display after the change is displayed for each display mode of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of the plurality of first pending change presence/absence decision tables, one large first pending change presence/absence decision table including information of all the first pending change presence/absence decision tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Further, instead of the plurality of first pending change mode determination tables, one large first pending change mode determination table including information of all the first pending change mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, in the ROM 121, the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR is changed to another display mode as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the second hold display. A second hold change presence/absence determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not, and to determine which of a plurality of display modes to change to when another display mode is determined to be changed The second hold change mode determination table referred to by may be stored.

It should be noted that the ROM 121 stores a first hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the first hold display (timing such as how many times the change is executed). It may have been done. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables that differ from each other in the types of execution timings that can be determined in the first hold change effect execution timing determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like. May be. In each of the first hold change effect execution timing determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first hold change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Just do it. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first hold change effect execution timing determination table including information of all the first hold change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121. Good. Similarly, the ROM 121 has a second hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the second hold display (timing such as how many times the change is executed). It may be stored.

It should be noted that the ROM 121 is a table including information of two or more of the first hold display mode determination table, the first hold change presence/absence determination table, the first hold change mode determination table, and the first hold change effect execution timing determination table. May be stored in.

Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As a table relating to the holding effect production to be acted on indirectly or indirectly, the action effect execution presence/absence determination table referred to for determining whether to execute the holding effect production may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action effect execution presence/absence determination tables having different determination rates of execution and non-execution. In each action effect execution presence/absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining execution/non-execution may be assigned to each of execution and non-execution. Further, when there are a plurality of effect modes of the hold effect effect, when it is determined to execute the hold effect effect, the hold effect effect effect referred to in order to determine which of the plurality of effect modes is to be effected. The mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of holding action production effect mode determination tables may be stored, which are different from each other in the type of the effect mode of the holding effect effect that can be determined in the holding effect effect effect mode determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like. .. A numerical value (determined value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the hold action effect may be assigned to each effect mode in each of the hold effect effect effect mode determination tables.

Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is not changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As the table relating to the holding effect gas effect that is indirectly or indirectly acted on, a function gas effect effect execution presence/absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the hold effect gas effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action gust production execution presence/absence determination tables having different determination rates of execution and non-execution. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining execution or non-execution may be assigned to each of the presence/absence of execution in each action gaze effect execution presence/absence determination table. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect modes of the hold effect gas effect, when it is determined that the hold effect gas effect is executed, the hold effect referred to for determining which of the plurality of effect modes is to be performed. You may memorize|store the gall production production|generation production mode determination table in ROM121. Specifically, a plurality of holding action gasse effect production effect mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of the effect mode of the holding effect gas effect effect that can be determined in the hold effect gas effect effect effect mode determination table and the respective determination ratios are stored. May be. Even if a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the hold effect gas effect is assigned to each of the effect modes, in each of the hold effect gas effect effect effect mode determination tables. Good.

In addition, when executing the active display change effect that changes the special image including the active display, the ROM 121 is referred to as a table regarding the active display change effect to determine whether to execute the active display change effect. The active display change effect execution presence/absence determination table may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of active display change effect execution/non-execution determination tables having different execution/non-execution determination ratios. In each active display change effect execution presence/absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining execution/non-execution may be assigned to each of execution and non-execution. Further, when there are a plurality of active display change effects, when the active display change effect is determined to be executed, the active display referred to for determining which of the plurality of effect modes is to be performed. The change effect effect mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of active display change effect production effect mode determination tables which are different from each other in the type of active display change effect effect modes that can be determined in the active display change effect effect effect mode determination table, the respective determination ratios, and the like are stored. May be. In each of the active display change effect production mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the production mode of the active display change production is assigned to each of the production modes. Good.

Further, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 is used to control the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 173, the movable accessory 175, and the like). Data and the like that form a plurality of effect control patterns are stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as a decorative pattern and notice effects (including pre-read notice effects) are realized.

The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control content of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the definite display of the fixed special symbol that is the special symbol display result is displayed. Variable display operation of symbols, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect operations without variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold for display mode of hold display in first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL) Effect, and hold effect for the display mode of the hold display in the second start winning prize memory display area 5HR), and the like, and the like, and the like, and the like, and the like, and the like, which are data indicating the control contents of various effect operations.

FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The production control pattern is, for example, control for controlling various production operations such as production control process timer judgment value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, movable accessory control data, and end code. It is only necessary to be configured from data, and the contents of various effect controls, effect control switching timings, and the like may be set in time series. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control CPU 120. Therefore, the determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. Instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of the effect control may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content or processing content.

The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that specifies the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating a voice output mode from the speaker 8, such as data indicating an output mode of effect sound or the like linked to the variable display operation of the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the voice control data is data that specifies the voice output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emitting operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the light emitting operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinction operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating the period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, the control content of the effect operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that specifies the effect operation according to the operation on the operation unit.

The movable accessory control data is data that specifies the effect operation of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175. Based on the movable accessory control data, the effect control CPU 120 controls, via the movable accessory control device 17, the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 to perform an effect operation in a predetermined operation pattern. The movable accessory control data includes at least one operation pattern of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175. However, the movable accessory control data may include a plurality of operation patterns of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175. For example, the movable accessory object control data may include an operation pattern in which the movable accessory object 173 or the movable accessory object 175 operates strongly and an operation pattern in which the movable accessory object 175 operates weakly. The strong motion is, for example, a motion pattern in which the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 operates in a large range or for a long time in the movable range. On the other hand, the weak motion is a motion pattern in which the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 operates in a movable range in a smaller or shorter time than the strong operation. When the movable accessory control data includes a plurality of operation patterns of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175, the effect control CPU 120 may select and execute the operation pattern according to the effect condition. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may select a strong motion operation pattern during super reach performance, pseudo continuous performance, big hit performance, etc., and may select a weak motion motion pattern during normal reach. Since the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 operate in a plurality of operation patterns, the interest can be improved.

It should be noted that these control data need not be included in all the effect control patterns, and an effect control pattern configured to include some control data according to the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be

Further, the effect control pattern may include control data for controlling the initial operation of the effect device. As described above, the initial operation of the rendering device is an operation performed to confirm the operation of the rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 173, or the movable accessory 175. is there. The effect control CPU 120 can perform the initial operation of the effect device in a predetermined operation pattern by executing the effect control pattern including the operation pattern of the initial operation of the effect device. A plurality of operation patterns of the initial operation can be realized by preparing a plurality of effect control patterns for executing the initial operation and selecting a predetermined effect control pattern from the plurality of effect control patterns. .. The effect control pattern selected in the initial operation may be designated based on the EXT data XX of the initialization designation command E0XXH, for example. The effect control pattern selected in the initial operation may be selected by the effect control CPU 120 that has received the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command, based on a predetermined condition.

FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations executed according to the content of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a mode specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data, and is specified by the operation detection control data. During the operation valid period, which is the period during which the operation is valid, the control for accepting the operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B and determining the effect contents is performed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to operate the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 in a mode specified by the movable accessory control data. It should be noted that dummy data (data that does not specify control) may be set in the data corresponding to the production parts that are not controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination value.

The production operation shown in FIG. 9(B) corresponds to the entire period from the start to the final stop of the variation of the decorative design, but the present invention is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design. An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation may be provided corresponding to a part of the period (for example, the period for performing the notice effect). Alternatively, in order to execute the production operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative pattern (for example, a period during which a round is being executed in the big hit game state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit game state, etc.) Production control pattern may be provided.

When setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data forming the applicable effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, each time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any one of the production control process timer determination values, and when it matches, the production operation according to various corresponding control data. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 according to the contents of the process data #1 to the process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern, the effect device (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like). Control of the movable accessory 173, the movable accessory 175, etc. is advanced. In each process data #1 to process data #n, display control data #1 to display control data #n and voice control data #1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values #1 to #n. Data #n, lamp control data #1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data #1 to operation detection control data #n show the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device and specify the execution of effect control. Control execution data #1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

A command according to the effect control pattern thus set is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM for development. Further, in the voice control board 13 that has received the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like for development. ..

In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 10A, for example, is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

The production control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types capable of updating the state according to a production operation state such as a production image display state on the screen of the image display device 5 or a production control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state. As a specific example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the probability variation flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag.

The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the operation of displaying effect images on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. In addition, the effect control counter setting unit 193 also stores data indicating an effect number count value, which is a stored value of the effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of time reductions and the number of probability changes.

The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the present embodiment, the data forming the first start-up winning prize reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories (eg, “4”). .. When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning prize, a starting mouth winning designation command (first starting mouth winning designation command), a symbol designating command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command) 4) is set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A storage area is secured in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A so that a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a first reserved storage number notification command among these commands can be stored in association with each other.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands from the beginning in the empty area of the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A in the order received at the first start prize. At the time of the first start winning, the command transmission is performed in the order of the first starting winning award designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is normally performed, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “4”, the starting mouth winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation The category command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

The commands stored in the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one each time the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (winning order of commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first starting opening winning award designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start mouth prize designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the relationship of buffer numbers).

For example, when the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the first special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” becomes the buffer number “2”. Be shifted.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the data forming the second start-up winning command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. A storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (eg, “4”) of the total number of reserved memories is provided in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B. .. When there is a starting winning prize to the second starting winning a prize mouth, a starting mouth winning designation command (second starting mouth winning designation command), a symbol designating command, a variable category command, a reserved storage number notification command (a second reserved storage number notification command) 4) is set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the second start winning award reception command buffer 194B, a storage area is secured so that a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a reserved storage number notification command among these commands can be stored in association with each other.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands from the beginning in the empty area of the second start winning combination reception command buffer 194B in the order received at the second starting winning combination. At the time of the second start prize, the command transmission is performed in the order of the second start mouth prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is normally received, as shown in FIG. 10C, in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “4”, the second start mouth winning designation command, the symbol designation command , The variable category command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10C, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “2”.

The commands stored in the second start prize-winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C are deleted one by one each time the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (winning order of commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second starting opening winning award designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the second start mouth winning award designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the relationship of buffer numbers).

For example, when the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the second special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”.

Further, in the present embodiment, data forming the first prefetching notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first look-ahead notice buffer 194C is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to each data forming the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C stores the determination content regarding the read-ahead notice effect related to each hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4". To be done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start-up winning command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of the decorative pattern, In the first prefetching notice buffer 194C, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the reserved data (1 set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is received in the other buffer in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C are also shifted to the other buffer number.

In addition, in the present embodiment, data forming the second prefetching notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second prefetching notice buffer 194D is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to each data forming the second start winning award reception command buffer 194B. That is, the second pre-reading notice buffer 194D stores the determination contents regarding the pre-reading notice production regarding the respective holding information decided by the production control CPU 120 and the like in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4". To be done. When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C due to the start of the variable display of the decorative design, In the second prefetching notice buffer 194D, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reserved data (1 set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is received in another buffer in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the second prefetching notice buffer 194D are also shifted to the other buffer number.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 100 when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 100.
In FIG. 11, when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 100 (specifically, , CPU103) executes a security check process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid or not, and then starts the main process of step S001 and thereafter. In the main process, the CPU 103 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S001). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S002), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step S003). Then, the RAM 102 is set to the accessible state (step S005). In the interrupt mode 2, an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 103 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is This is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch input through the input port of the I/O 105 is in the on state (step S006). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is in the on state (step S007; YES), it executes a normal initialization process (step S010 to step S014).

On the other hand, when the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is not in the ON state (step S007; NO), it determines whether or not the power supply stop time process has been performed (step S008). The power supply stop processing is, when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, the state of the gaming machine 1 in order to restore the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, the internal state of the gaming control microcomputer 100, and the like. Is a data protection process for temporarily backing up the data of. The data backup is performed by storing the protected data in a storage area (backup RAM area) of the RAM 102 to which power is supplied from the backup power supply, for example. The data may be backed up by saving the data in the backup RAM area when detecting that the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped. Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed can be determined by, for example, whether or not backup data exists in the backup RAM area. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area can be determined, for example, by the presence or absence of a backup flag that is set when backing up the data. Also, it can be determined by whether or not the parity data is added to the backup RAM area.
When it is determined that the power supply stop time process is not performed (step S008; NO), the CPU 103 executes the initialization process starting from step S010.

On the other hand, when the CPU 103 determines that the power supply stop process has been performed (step S008; YES), the CPU 103 performs a parity check on the backup data stored in the backup RAM area and determines whether the check result is OK. It is determined whether or not (step S009). In the process of step S009, the checksum calculated from the data stored in the RAM 102 when the power supply is stopped is compared with the checksum calculated and stored from the data backed up in the power supply stop process, The check result is judged based on the agreement between the two. When the power supply stop process is correctly performed, the checksum stored in the backup RAM area matches the checksum calculated from the data stored in the backup RAM area after the power supply is started. On the other hand, both checksums do not match when the power supply stop process is not performed correctly. The fact that the parity check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped. If the result of the parity check is not OK (step S009; NO), the CPU 103 executes the normal initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on, which is not the recovery by the power supply stop process (step S010 to step S014).

On the other hand, when the parity check result is OK (step S009; YES), the CPU 103 performs a game state restoration process (processes of steps S41 to S44) for returning the game state of the gaming machine 1 to the state when the power supply was stopped. To do.
In step S41, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 to the pointer (step S41), and sequentially sets the contents of the backup setting table to the work area (area in the RAM 102) ( Step S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. Initialized data is set in the backup setting table for the areas that may be initialized in the work area. By the processing of steps S41 and S42, the stored data remains as it is in the uninitialized portion of the work area. The part that is not initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state at the time of power supply stop (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time saving flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

After executing the processing of step S42, the CPU 103 sets the pointer to the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 101 (step S43), and sequentially stores the contents of the backup command transmission table in the work area (in the RAM 102). Area) to enable transmission of the commands stored in the backup command transmission table.
After executing the process of step S43, the CPU 103 transmits a power failure recovery designation command (9200H) as an initialization designation command at the time of power supply restoration (step S44). The CPU 103 may transmit the data backed up in the backup RAM area together with the power failure recovery designation command. As the command to be transmitted together with the power failure recovery designation command, for example, the variable display result command (8CXXH) described in FIG. 3, the symbol confirmation command (8F00), the game state designation command (95XX), the hit start designation command (A0XX), large These are a winning opening opening notification (A1XX), a big winning opening opening notification (A2XX), a time saving number designation command (B3XX), a probability variation number designation command (B4XX), and the like. By transmitting these commands together with the power failure recovery designation command, it becomes possible to recover the state of the gaming machine at the time of stopping the power supply. Upon receiving the power failure recovery designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined power failure recovery process. The power failure recovery process may include the initial operation of the rendering device.
After executing the processing of step S44, the CPU 103 executes the processing of step S015.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the clear switch is in the on state (step S007; YES), when it is determined that the power supply stoppage process is not performed in the process of step S008 (step S008; NO), or step S009. When it is determined that the check result of the parity check is not OK in the process (step S009; NO), the CPU 103 executes the initialization process starting from step S010.
In the initialization process, the CPU 103 first performs a RAM clear process (step S010). The data stored in the RAM 102 is initialized by the RAM clear processing. The data to be initialized is, for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per ordinary symbol. The data is initialized by setting the value of the data to 0, but for example, a predetermined initial value may be set as the data. Further, the initialization is performed on the entire storage area of the RAM 102. However, only a predetermined storage area of the RAM 102 may be initialized. The area that is not initialized may be, for example, an area in which the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for normal symbol determination is stored.

After executing the processing of step S010, the CPU 103 sets the pointer to the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 (step S011), and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization setting table to the initial values of the work area. Is set (step S012).
By the processing of steps S011 and S012, for example, initial values are set for a plurality of types of flags, which are set in the game control flag setting unit 152 and whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 and the like. It Further, initial values are set for various timers set in the game control timer setting unit 153 and used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. Further, an initial value is set for a counter, which is set for the game control counter setting unit 154 and which is used for counting the count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. Furthermore, initial values are set for various buffers that are set in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1.

After executing the processing of step S012, the CPU 103 sets the address of the initialization command transmission table in the pointer (step S013) and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization command transmission table in the work area (area in the RAM 102). Then, the commands stored in the command transmission table during initialization can be transmitted.
After executing the process of step S013, the CPU 103 initializes a sub-board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 11 is mounted other than the main board 11) such as the effect control board 12 to specify an initialization command (game control microcomputer). 100 notifies the sub-board that the initialization processing has been executed, and transmits a command for specifying that the sub-board executes the initialization processing) to the sub-board (step S014). The CPU 103 may specify the target for executing the initialization process in the EXT data of the initialization designation command. For example, the CPU 103 may specify an effect control pattern for selecting an initial operation of the effect device in the EXT data. Further, the CPU 103 may directly specify the initial operation of the rendering device such as the image display device 5 or the movable accessory 173 in the EXT data. When receiving the initialization designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes the initial operation of the rendering device based on the initialization designation command.

After executing the process of step S014 or the process of step S44, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S015). The CPU 103, for example, executes a process in accordance with a random number circuit setting program to make settings for causing the random number circuit 104 to update a random value within a range of a predetermined random number value.

Further, in step S015, the CPU 103 sets the register of the game control timer so that a timer interrupt is taken at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is taken every 2 ms. The game control microcomputer 100 has a built-in CTC (counter/timer circuit). As the game control timer, the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 can be used.

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S010 to S016) is completed, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the initial value random number update process (step S018) and the display random number update process (step S019) in the main process. When executing the initial value random number updating process and the display random number updating process, the interrupt prohibition process is executed (step S017), and the interrupt process by the game control timer is prohibited. When the display random number updating process and the initial value random number updating process are completed, the interrupt permission process is executed (step S020), and the interrupt disabled state is released.
In the present embodiment, the display random number for which the updating process is executed in step S019 is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when the big hit is not made, and whether or not the reach is made when the big hit is not made. It is a random number to do. In the display random number updating process, the count value of the counter for generating the display random number is updated.
Further, the initial value random number for which the updating process is executed in step S018 is a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit (normal symbol per determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining the initial value. In the initial value random number updating process, the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
This is the end of the description of the main process using FIG. 11.

Next, the game control timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of game control timer interrupt processing.
When the CPU 103 receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to execute the predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are performed via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform the control of the display operation in the display device 4B and the opening/closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED, etc.) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the movable in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It enables setting of tilting motion of winglets.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, the production control After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command to the board 12, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for a predetermined time. It is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the switch from the off state. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.
This is the end of the description of the game control timer interrupt processing using FIG.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the starting winning prize process executed in steps S208 and S211 of the starting winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing an example of the winning random number determination process executed in step S220 of the starting winning process (step S208, step S211) shown in FIG.

In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first detects a detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is in the on state (step S201; YES), the first special figure reservation storage number (the first special figure game reservation number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storage number). (4)) is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reservation storage number by reading the first reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. In step S202, when the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" ( Step S207).

When the first starting port switch 22A is in the off state in step S201 (step S201; NO), when the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES). After executing the process of step S209, the second starting port switch is detected based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. It is determined whether or not 22B is in the on state (step S203). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is in the ON state (step S203; YES), the second special figure reservation storage number (second special figure game reservation number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, upper limit storage number). “4”) is determined (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the number of second special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; NO), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" ( Step S210).

After executing the processing of step S207, the processing for starting winning (FIG. 15) is executed (step S208), the value stored in the starting opening buffer is "0 (initialized)" (step S209), and the processing of step S203. Proceed to. After executing the process of step S210, the process for starting winning a prize (FIG. 15) is executed (step S211), the value stored in the starting mouth buffer is set to "0 (initialization)" (step S212), and the starting winning determination process is performed. To finish. Accordingly, even when the first winning opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the starting winning of the game ball, the processing based on the respective detections can be completed.

The CPU 103 updates the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the starting mouth buffer value, which is the value stored in the starting mouth buffer, by 1 as the starting winning prize process (steps S208 and S211) (step S208) (step S208). S215). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first holding storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second holding storage count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved storage number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. Subsequent to the processing of step S215, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by 1.

After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical value data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determination and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). Numerical data indicating each random value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit 151 corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

Following the processing of step S218, the transmission setting of the starting mouth winning designation command according to the starting mouth buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning award designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, the effect control board 12 is controlled. The setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning a prize designation command is performed. The start opening winning award designation command set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process process is finished, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the production control board 12.

Following the processing of step S219, a winning random number determination processing is executed (step S220). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reservation storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reservation storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings are made (step S221). The reservation storage number notification command set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process processing is finished, the command control processing (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the production control board 12.

As the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 checks the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, checking the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. The gaming state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the ON state by, for example, confirming the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the on state or the off state, for example, when the probability variation flag is in the on state, the gaming state is the highly accurate state. If the probability variation flag is in the off state, it is determined to be in the low probability state. That is, the CPU 103 identifies which state the current game state is, by the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

Following the processing of step S401, table data corresponding to the current gaming state is set from the table data forming the display result determination table 130A (step S402). When the display result determination tables (the first special diagram display result determination table and the second special diagram display result determination table) that are different between the first special figure and the second special figure are used, the starting port buffer value is "1". In some cases, the first special figure display result determination table may be used, and when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second special figure display result determination table may be used. After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the process for starting winning a prize shown in FIG. 15 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step). S403). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the "big hit" special figure display result in the special figure display result determination table data set by the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each value. It suffices to be able to determine the presence/absence of a decision value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing the decision values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the big hit determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit determination range. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be a “jack” (a jackpot start determination). can do.

When it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; YES), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the starting opening buffer value”. From the table data forming the jackpot type determination table 131, the jackpot type determination table data is selected. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. The setting for transmitting the symbol designating command according to the determination result by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410).

When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S403; NO), or after any of the processes of step S410 is performed, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the variation category is determined to be one of the plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of types of variation categories stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variation categories having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table, respective determination rates, etc. Table), select any variable category determination table to be set as a use table.

Specifically, the CPU 103 uses the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or the like) and the number of reserved memories (for example, the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154). One of the variable category determination tables to be set as the usage table is selected based on a certain first storage number count value). Subsequently, the CPU 103 creates a variation category determination table set as a usage table and numerical data indicating a variation category determination random number MR3 extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Based on this, one of the plurality of variation categories is determined.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of selection of the variation category determination table. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the variation category determination table. The configuration example of this variation category determination table is four types of variation category tables that are referenced to determine one of a plurality of variation categories. FIG. 18A is a configuration example (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure) of a variation category determination table based on a certain variation category determination table among the above four types. FIG. 18B is a configuration example (denoted as “C-TBL2” in the figure) of a variation category determination table according to another variation category determination table. FIG. 18C is a configuration example (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure) of a variation category determination table according to still another variation category determination table. FIG. 18D is a configuration example (denoted as “C-TBL4” in the figure) of a variation category determination table according to still another variation category determination table. Note that, for simplification of description, the variation category determination table in which the determination rate is set as shown in FIG. 18A may be simply referred to as the variation category determination table of FIG. 18A. The same applies to FIGS. 18B to 18D and other determination tables such as the variation pattern determination table. FIG. 17 is a selection example of selecting one of the four types (setting “C-TBL1” to setting “C-TBL4”) of FIGS. 18A to 18D, that is, the above-described selection example. It is a selection example in which any one of the four variation category determination tables is selected.

The variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A (the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 18C, and FIG. In the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” of (D)), a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to a plurality of types of variation categories.

In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A, 0 of the 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random number value MR3 is the variation category. 70 (values in the range of “0” to “69”) are assigned to “PA1”, and 27 (values in the range of “70” to “96”) are assigned to variation category “PA2”. “PA3” is assigned, two (values in the range of “97” to “98”) are assigned to the variation category “PA4”, and one (value “99”) is assigned to the variation category “PA5”. There is. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A, the variation category “PA1” is 0% (0÷100), the variation category “PA2” is 70% (70÷100), The variation category "PA3" is determined at a rate of 27% (27/100), the variation category "PA4" at 2% (2/100), and the variation category "PA5" at 1% (1/100).

In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, four (“0” of 100 determined values of the random number MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”)). ”To “3” range) is assigned to the variation category “PA1”, 85 pieces (values in the “4” to “88” range) are assigned to the variation category “PA2”, and 8 pieces (“89”). ] To “96”) is assigned to the variation category “PA3”, two (values in the range “97” to “98”) to the variation category “PA4”, and one (value “value”). 99”) is assigned to the variation category “PA5”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, the variation category “PA1” is 4% (4÷100), the variation category “PA2” is 85% (85÷100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8÷100), the variation category “PA4” at 2% (2÷100), and the variation category “PA5” at a rate of 1% (1÷100).

In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” of FIG. 18C, 64 (“0” of 100 determined values of random number MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”)) are set. ”To “63”) is assigned to the variation category “PA1”, 25 (values in the range “64” to “88”) are assigned to the variation category “PA2”, and 8 (“89”). ] To “96”) is assigned to the variation category “PA3”, two (values in the range “97” to “98”) to the variation category “PA4”, and one (value “value”). 99”) is assigned to the variation category “PA5”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 18C, the variation category “PA1” is 64% (64÷100), the variation category “PA2” is 25% (25÷100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8÷100), the variation category “PA4” at 2% (2÷100), and the variation category “PA5” at a rate of 1% (1÷100).

In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” of FIG. 18D, 20 (“0” of 100 determined values of the random number MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”)). ”To “19”) is assigned to the variation category “PB3”, 40 (values in the range “20” to “59”) are assigned to the variation category “PB4”, and 40 (“60”). "To a value in the range of "99") is assigned to the variation category "PB5". That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 18D, the variation category “PB3” is 20% (20÷100), the variation category “PB4” is 40% (40÷100), The variation category “PB5” is determined at a rate of 40% (40÷100).

In the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, when the special figure display result is “miss”, when the number of pending storages is large, the shortening/non-reach ( Loss) The determination rate of the variation category (variation category “PA1”) is increased. Specifically, the determination rate “64%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” selected when the special figure display result is “miss” and the number of retained memories is “4”. > The determination rate of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” selected when the special map display result is “miss” and the number of pending storages is “3” or “2” “4%” > The determination rate of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” selected when the special figure display result is “miss” and the number of pending storages is “1” is “0%”.

Further, in the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, when the special figure display result is “miss”, the variation category of the super reach (miss) is large or small even if the number of pending storage is small or large. The variation category “PA4” or the variation category “PA5”) is fixed at a fixed rate. Specifically, in any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the determination rate of the variation category “PA5” is “ 1%” and the determination rate of the variation category “PA4” is “2%”.

In addition, in the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is used. Even if there is, the determined value of the random number value MR3 that corresponds to the same (common) variation category (the same variation category is determined) exists. That is, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value, it is either the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, or the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”. Also, the same variation category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is "99", it is one of the variation category determination table "C-TBL1", the variation category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variation category determination table "C-TBL3". Also, the variation category “PA5” is determined. Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of "97" to "98", the variation category "PA4" is determined in any of the above variation category determination tables.

Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “89” to “96”, the variation category “PA3” is determined in any of the above variation category determination tables. Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of "64" to "69", the variation category "PA2" is determined in any of the above variation category determination tables. As a result, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value (a value in each range described above), it is determined that the reach, the super reach, the super reach α, or the super reach β is performed in advance. It can be easily determined. Therefore, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the start winning, and the interest in the game can be improved. In the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, In either of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the variation category “PA1” or “PA2” is determined. This makes it possible to easily determine in advance whether at least the reach is not reached.

After that, according to the determination result (determination result) of the process of step S412, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 16B to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number determination process ends.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 13, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Then run.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined. The special symbol normal processing will be described later.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting processing includes processing for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first fluctuation start command (or second fluctuation start command), a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command. It includes a send setting process for sending etc. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2". The setting of the fluctuation pattern will be described later. In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation pattern may be determined as follows. That is, the variation category is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category stored in step S218 of the start winning process, as in step S412 of the random number determination process in winning. Then, based on the variation category which is the determination result, one of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101 is selected as the variation table to be set as the usage table. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns based on the fluctuation pattern determination table set as the usage table and the numerical data indicating the newly extracted random value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination. The fluctuation pattern may be determined. It should be noted that, in the start winning process, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted and stored in the variation pattern setting process of step S111. The variation pattern may be determined by using the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern stored in the time processing.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process for setting for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts varying It includes the process of measuring. For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is the stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is subtracted from or added to 1, It is the first special figure game (special figure game using the first special figure) by the 1 special symbol display device 4A, or the second special figure game (special feature using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B. A common timer measures elapsed time regardless of whether the game is a (figure game). Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 may be a process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special figure game or the second special figure game by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, stop display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol (derive) It includes a process for making settings for the setting. In addition, if the gaming state is other than the low accurate low base state (normal mode), that is, the special symbol stop processing in the case of one or both of the certainty change state (high accuracy state) and the time saving state (high base state) , A process of adding or resetting the counter value of the variation counter by the game control counter setting unit 154, a special figure in the probability variation state (high-precision state), a special figure in the number of times the game is executed, and a time saving state (high base state) Process to determine whether the number of times the game has been executed has reached a predetermined number of times, or to reduce probability variation by controlling the probability variation state (high precision state) and/or time saving state (high base state) It also includes changing game state transition processing such as processing for setting one or both of the state and the low base state.

Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, and if the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is "4". Will be updated. When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., there is processing to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and set the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set depending on whether the big hit type is “16R sure change big hit” or “8R sure change big hit”. As an example, in response to the jackpot type "16R probability variation jackpot", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "29 seconds", and the big winning opening is set as the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times to "16 times", it is sufficient to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, in response to the big hit type "8R probability variation big hit", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "29 seconds", and the number of opening of the special winning opening is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed. By setting "8 times", it is sufficient to set the normal open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". ..

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the maximum winning opening maximum number of times, reached the maximum winning opening maximum value In this case, a process for making settings for transmitting a big hit end designation command is included. When the number of rounds executed has not reached the maximum winning opening maximum number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum winning opening maximum number is reached, the special figure The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit ending process, an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 173, and the movable accessory 175. Processing to wait until the waiting time corresponding to the period has elapsed, the big jackpot after-game state transition processing for making settings for starting the probability variation control and time saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc. It is included. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is held. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

When the number of the second special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; NO), the reservation stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B corresponding to the reservation number "1" is held. As the data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure reserved storage number, and the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure reserved storage number. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151B are shifted upward by one entry. Yes (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special map designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is held. For example, in the processing of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Good.

As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special figure pending storage is “0”, so that the first special figure game and the second special figure are executed. When the game and the game are held, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to a mode in which the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes) through the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). ), the special figure game (first special figure game, second special figure game) may be executed in the order in which the start winnings (first starting prize, second starting prize) are generated. In this case, it suffices to provide a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winning is generated, and to determine which of the first special figure game and the second special figure game is to be executed from the stored data.

When the number of the first special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reservation stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A corresponding to the reservation number "1" is held. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out as data (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Subsequent to the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updated, and the first special figure reserved storage is updated. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A are shifted upward by one entry. Yes (step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After performing either of the processing of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for deciding whether the special symbol display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit" or "miss", Similar to the process of step S402 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in 16(A), the data of the display result determination table is set (step S239). When different display result determination tables (the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, in the processing of step S402, the starting opening buffer is used. Although the value ("1" or "2") is referred to, in the process of step S239, the fluctuation special map designation buffer value ("1" or "2") may be referred to.

Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the decision value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" and "miss". Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “miss” (step S240).

After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined that the "big hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the ON state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this manner, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is set to each of “16R probability variable jackpot” and “8R probability variable jackpot”. Depending on which of the determination values assigned to the jackpot type matches, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type should be (step S244).

In accordance with the jackpot type thus determined, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the jackpot type determined Memorize As an example, if the big hit type is "16R probability variable big hit", the big hit type buffer value may be "1", and if "8R probability variable big hit", it may be "2".

When it is determined that it is not a "big hit" in step S241 (step S241; NO) or after performing any of the processing of step S245, a pre-determined result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, and further, Corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state, the fixed special symbol is set (step S248).

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal process is ended. .. If the number of stored memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; YES), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S250), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

In the variation pattern setting process of step S111 following the special symbol normal process of step S110, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern.

In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the variation category is determined in the same manner as in the winning random number determination process (step S220). Even if the number of pending storages is greatly different from that at the time of executing the process (step S111), in the specific example of the variable category determination tables “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL3” shown in FIG. If the random number value MR3 is “99”, for example, the variation category “PA5” is determined by the random number determination process during winning and the variation pattern setting process, regardless of the number of stored memories. Further, if the random number value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of, for example, "97" to "98", the variation category "PA4" is used in both the winning random number determination process and the variation pattern setting process regardless of the number of reserved memories. Is determined.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting the determination ratio of the variation pattern. It is assumed that the ROM 101 stores eight types of variation pattern determination tables according to variation categories. FIG. 20(A) is an example of setting the determination rate of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortening/non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 20B is a setting example of the determination rate of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (miss))” among the above eight types. FIG. 20C is a setting example of the determination rate of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (miss))” among the above eight types. The same applies to FIGS. 20D to 20H below.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). If the big hit flag is on (step S291; YES), the CPU 103 sets a big hit start effect waiting time (step S292). For example, in the process of step S292, the timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the big hit start effect waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

Subsequent to the processing of step S292, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting the hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for sending the hit start designation command is the buffer designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. It may be stored in the area. After that, the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag and turns it off (step S294). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" which is the value corresponding to the big hit opening preprocessing (step S295), and then ends the special symbol stop processing.

When the big hit flag is in the off state in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs the gaming state transition process at the time of fluctuation (step S296). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "0" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S297), and then ends the special symbol stop process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation game state transition process executed in step S296 of the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. In the variation game state transition process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current game state is the low-probability low base state (step S451). When both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are off, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the low accuracy low base state. When it is determined in step S451 that the current game state is the low-probability low base state (step S451; YES), the CPU 103 ends the variation game state transition process as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S451 that the low accurate low base state is not set (step S451; YES), the value of the variation counter is incremented by 1 (step S452). The fluctuation number counter is the number of executions of the special figure game after being controlled to the low accurate low base state, and is the number of times compared with the number of STs (the number of certainty changes) and the number of time saving. The ST number (probability variation number) is the number of executions of the special figure game that executes the probability variation control. The number of times saved is the number of times the special figure game that executes the hour saving control is executed. The number of STs (the number of probable changes) and the number of shortening times are set in the hit end process (FIGS. 13 and 23).

Following the processing of step S452, the CPU 103 reads the ST number (probability variation number) (step S453) and the time saving number (step S454). Following the processing of step S454, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the highly accurate state (probably changed state) (step S455). When the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the highly accurate state. When it is determined in step S455 that the current game state is the highly accurate state (step S455; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the value of the variation counter is the value indicated by the ST number (probability variation number) read in step S453. It is determined whether or not the value is larger than (for example, 70 times) (step S456). When it is determined that the value of the fluctuation number counter is larger than the value indicated by the ST number (probability variation number) (step S456; YES), the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Then, the game state is set to the low-probability state by turning it off (step S457), and the probability variation control ends.

After executing the process of step S457 or when determining that the current game state is not the highly accurate state (step S455; NO), the value of the variation counter is a value larger than the value indicated by the ST number (probable variation number). When it is determined that it is not (step S456; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current game state is the high base state (time saving state) (step S458). The CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the high base state (time saving state) when the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the on state. When it is determined in step S458 that the current game state is the high base state (time saving state) (step S458; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the value of the variation counter is the value indicated by the time saving number read in step S454. It is determined whether or not the value is larger than (for example, 70 times) (step S459). When it is determined that the value of the fluctuation number counter is larger than the value indicated by the number of time reductions (step S459; YES), the CPU 103 clears the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and turns it off. By doing so, the gaming state is set to the low base state (step S460), and the time saving control is ended.

After performing the processing of step S460 or when it is determined that the current game state is not the high base state (time saving state) (step S458; NO), the value of the fluctuation number counter is not a value larger than the value indicated by the time saving number. When it is determined that (step S459; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state is the low-probability low-base state (step S461). When both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are in the off state, the CPU 103 determines that the game state is the low probability low base state.

In step S461, when it is determined that the low accurate low base state is reached (step S461; YES), the CPU 103 clears the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) to “0” (step S462), and sets the time saving number. The value is cleared to "0" (step S463), the value of the variation number counter is cleared to "0" (step S464), and the variation game state transition process is ended. On the other hand, in step S461, when it is determined that the low-probability low base state is not set (step S461; NO), the variable game state transition process is ended without executing steps S462, S463, and S464.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit ending process executed in step S117 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the big hit ending process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end time production waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the jackpot opening post-processing (step S116) shown in FIG. 13, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7", a timer initial set in advance corresponding to the jackpot finish production waiting time is set. The value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, the CPU 103 updates the game control process timer value by, for example, subtracting 1, and the updated game control process timer value matches the predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. It may be determined whether or not the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed, depending on whether or not.

If the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has not elapsed in step S311, (NO in step S311), the CPU 103 directly ends the big hit end process. On the other hand, if the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; YES), the CPU 103 reads the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S312). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the on state, etc., to set the highly accurate state (probability variation state) (step S314). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a high base state by, for example, turning on a time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 (step S315). In other words, by the processing of step S314 and step S315, when the big hit game state ends, the game state is set to the highly accurate high base state.

Following the process of step S315, the CPU 103 sets the set value of the ST number (probability change number) to 70 times (step S316), and sets the time saving number to 70 times (step S317). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the value of the fluctuation number counter to "0" (step S318), and ends the big hit ending process.

In the present embodiment, the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) and the shortening number of 70 times are set to the same value (both 70 times). The number of times may be different from the set value of 70 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of ST number (probability variation number) in the case of 16R probability variation big hit are set to the same value (both 70 times). However, the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of 16R probability variation big hit may be different values. In addition, in the present embodiment, the setting value of the time saving number in the case of the 8R certainty variation big hit and the setting value of the hour saving number in the case of the 16R certainty variation big hit are set to the same value (both 70 times). The setting value of the number of hour-savings may be different from the setting value of the number of hour-savings in the case of the 16R probability variation big hit. It should be noted that the CPU 103 determines that the 16R probability variable jackpot is the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, and the big hit type buffer value is "2". May be judged to be the 8R probability variation big hit.

As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process of step S101, the transmission setting for transmitting the start mouth winning designation command according to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 ( (Step S219), transmission setting for transmitting the symbol designating command according to the special figure display result determined in step S403, etc. (step S410), the variation category command according to the variation category determined in step S412 Is set (step S413), and a transmission setting for sending the pending storage count notification command is made (step S221). After these processes are executed, by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12, the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) When the game ball passes (enters) and the first starting condition and the second starting condition are satisfied, a starting mouth winning designation command (first starting mouth winning designation command or second starting mouth winning designation command), a symbol designation command, Four commands, that is, a variation category command and a reserved storage number notification command (a first reserved storage number notification command or a second reserved storage number notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

Further, in the main board 11, in the special symbol normal process of step S110, a fixed special symbol which is a variable display result of the special symbol by using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the like. In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is determined using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

Furthermore, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the fixed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative pattern determined as described above, and the like, Transmission settings for transmission to the production control board 12 are performed. By executing the command control process of the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 after these processes are executed, when the variable display is started, the variable display result notification command or Fluctuation pattern designation commands, etc., are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.
Note that the commands are not limited to being collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt, and one command may be sequentially transmitted for each timer interrupt by the command control processing of step S17.

That is, at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol normal processing (step S110) controls the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) to be a big hit game state. Whether or not it is determined, a specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), and the content determined by each effect control command is It is transmitted to the production control board 12. In addition, prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening), the winning random number determination process (step S220), as a "big hit" It is determined whether or not it is controlled to the big hit game state, the rough variable display mode (variable category) of the decorative pattern is determined, and the content determined by each production control command is transmitted to the production control board 12. To be done.

If the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit), in the jackpot end process of step S117, both ST number (probability variation number) and time saving number are 70 times. Set to state. In addition, the variation number counter is incremented in each variation when the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state (step S452), and when the variation number counter exceeds the ST number (probability variation number), the gaming state is in the low-accuracy state. Is set (step S457), and the gaming state is set to a low base when the fluctuation counter exceeds the number of times saved (step S460).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 24 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71). At the initialization place, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the reception of the initialization designation command from the main board 11 described in FIG. 11, and initializes the rendering device based on the initialization designation command. As the initial operation of the effect device, for example, in the image display device 5, an initial screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification is performed.

After executing the process of step S71, the effect control CPU 120 clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets registers of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12. Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is in the off state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 occurs in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control such as an effect control command is performed from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. Capture the signal.

The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

When the timer interrupt flag is in the on state in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S73), and the command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis processing executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading thereof is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the produced control commands are performed.

After the command analysis process is executed in step S74, the effect control process process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process process of step S75, for example, the operation of displaying the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the operation of outputting the sound from the speaker 8, the light emission operation of the lamp 9, the driving of the movable accessory 173, and the movable accessory 175. Regarding the control content of the production operation using various production devices, such as the operation, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of step S75, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S76), and effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random number values for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S72.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer, and the received command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 is confirmed. It is determined whether there is any (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process ends.

If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; YES), it is determined whether the received command is the first starting mouth winning designation command, for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command. (Step S502). Then, when the command is the first start opening winning a prize designation command (step S502; YES), the first waiting storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, the timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first reserved storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Good.

When the received command is not the first starting mouth winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second starting mouth winning designation command (step S504). Then, when the command is the second starting opening winning award designation command (step S504; YES), the second waiting storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, the command reception control timer may be set to a timer initial value that is predetermined in correspondence with the reception waiting time of the second storage count notification command.

When the received command is not the second starting mouth winning designation command in step S504 (step S504; NO), it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). When the received command is not the symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the variation category command (step S507). When the received command is not the variable category command in step S507 (step S507; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the first reserved storage number notification command (step S508). Then, when the command is the first reserved storage number notification command (step S508; YES), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). ..

When the received command is not the first reserved storage number notification command in step S508 (step S508; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second reserved storage number notification command (step S510). When it is the second reserved storage number notification command (step S510; YES), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). ..

If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After any one of the processes of step S503 is executed, if the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command is After storing at the beginning of an empty area in the 1-start winning-completion received command buffer 194A (step S512), the process returns to step S501.

Further, if the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509. , S511, after the execution of any of the processing of S511, if the second pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the processing of step S503 for the reception command received immediately before the reception command, the reception command Is stored at the head of the empty area in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B (step S512), and then the process returns to step S501.

In addition, when the first reserved storage number notification command is received together with the first variation start command, the reserved storage number notification command may not be stored in the first start winning award reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is sufficient that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the first start winning time reception command buffer 194A.

In addition, when the second reserved storage number notification command is received together with the second variation start command, the reserved storage number notification command may not be stored in the second start winning award reception command buffer 194B. That is, the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning a prize may be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning award receiving command buffer 194B.

When it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second reserved storage number notification command (step S510; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a variation pattern designation command. (Step S513). When it is determined that it is the variation pattern designation command (step S513; YES), the effect control CPU 120 stores the variation pattern designation command in the variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S514). .. After executing the process of step S514, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S501 and executes the process.

When it is determined in step S513 that the received command is not the variation pattern designation command (step S513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is the initialization designation command (step S515). .. When it is determined that it is the initialization designation command (step S515; YES), the effect control CPU 120 stores the initialization designation command in the initialization designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S516). After performing the process of step S516, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S501 to perform the process.

When it is determined in step S515 that the received command is not the initialization designation command (step S515; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting or the like according to each of the other received commands (step S517). For example, when the received command is a game state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the game state designation command and specify the current game state. Further, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the hit end designation command to specify whether or not it is time saving. Moreover, when the received command is a power failure recovery designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may store the power failure recovery designation command in the power failure restoration designation command storage area formed in the RAM. After performing the process of step S517, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S501 to perform the process.

Starting mouth winning designation command (first starting mouth winning designation command or second starting mouth winning designation command), symbol designating command, variation category command, pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command, second pending storage number Like the notification command), the effect control command received from the main board 11 when the start winning is generated is also called a command at the time of starting winning. The first reserved storage number notification command, the second reserved storage number notification command, the first starting mouth winning designation command, and the second starting mouth winning designation command are also referred to as reserved storage information. The symbol designating command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

When the received commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the first start winning award reception command buffer 194A, whether the received command is a symbol designating command, a variation category command, or a first reserved storage number notification command The received commands may be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the beginning of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

Further, when the received commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B, whether the received command is a symbol designating command, a variation category command, or a second reserved storage number notification command The received commands may be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the beginning of the free area in the corresponding storage area.
This is the end of the description of the command analysis process using FIG.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process processing executed in step S75 of the effect control main processing shown in FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prize time effect determination process (step S150). In the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the start winning prize receiving command buffer (the first starting winning prize receiving command buffer 194A or the second starting prize winning command buffer 194B). The process of determining whether or not the start mouth winning award designation command is received as the received command, and the display mode (also referred to as an additional display mode) of the hold display when additionally displaying the start winning award memory display area 5H are determined. Processing is performed.

After executing the winning effect determination process in step S150, the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable accessory initial operation process (step S151). Details of the movable accessory initial operation process in step S151 will be described later with reference to FIG.

After performing the movable accessory initial operation process of step S151, any one of the following processes of steps S170 to 177, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is the initial value. This variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether the first variation start command (or second variation start command), variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. It includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern on the display device 5, a process of displaying a process of executing a demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display), and the like. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol being started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. Process to determine the fixed decorative symbol according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of the display result in order to perform the variable display and other various staging operations, and the first hold display or the second hold display is shifted to be active. The display area AHA includes a process of displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display, a process of determining various effects (for example, a main notice effect), and the like. There is. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the effect display during variable display, the effect control CPU 120, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process, corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Then, various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, variable display control of decorative pattern during variable display of decorative pattern) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 and displays it on the screen based on the read control data (process data), and controls the effect sound signal by voice. Control for outputting to the substrate 13 to output a sound effect from the speaker 8, control for outputting an illumination signal to the lamp control substrate 14 to turn on/off/blink the lamp 9, driving of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175. Various performance controls such as control are executed.

After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the fixed decorative design (final stop design) which is the variable display result of the decorative design is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative pattern is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the effect control pattern, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, the final display pattern can be autonomously derived and displayed on the side of the production control board 12 to confirm the variable display result. When the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". This special figure hit waiting process, the number of times of ST (probability change number) and the number of times saved and shortened, the process of updating the value of the effect number counter, the process of changing the game state according to the value of the effect number counter, etc. Can be included. In this special figure hit waiting process, when the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, the CPU 120 for effect sets the fanfare effect and updates the value of the effect process flag to "4", and the stop symbol is not the big hit symbol. At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". This jackpot start process is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state, a process for executing a fanfare effect, or an effect executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, It includes processing for setting effects such as effects corresponding to normal songs and effects corresponding to special songs. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

The in-round process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The process during this round is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state, and the effect when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song) And the effects to be executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state (for example, effects corresponding to normal songs and effects corresponding to special songs) are set. It includes processing to do. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6".

The post-round processing of step S176 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". This post-round processing is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state. When the special winning opening opening notification command from the main board 11 is received, an effect executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song) The production process flag is updated to "5". When the hit end designation command from the main board 11 is received, the ending effect is set and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7".

The post-big hit completion process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". This post-big hit processing is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, and processing for executing the ending effect, processing for setting the gaming state, setting of the number of STs (number of probability changes) and number of shortening times Processing, etc. can be included. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0".

Next, the movable accessory initial operation process of step S151 in the effect control process process (step S75) of FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the movable accessory initial operation process.

In the movable accessory initial operation process of FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 stores an initialization designation command or a power failure restoration designation command in the initialization designation command storage area or the power failure restoration command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is determined whether or not (step S1511). The initialization designation command or the power failure restoration designation command is stored in the initialization designation command storage area or the power failure restoration command storage area in step S516 or step S517 described in FIG. When it is determined that it has not been performed (step S1511; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the movable accessory initializing process of step S151.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command is stored (step S1511; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the origin sensor 171A is in the on state (step S1512). ). The origin sensor 171A is a sensor that detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the rotation direction.

When it is determined that the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state (step S1512; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state (step S1513). The origin sensor 171B is a sensor that detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the opening/closing direction.

When it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state (step S1513; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation A (step S1514). That is, the initial operation A is an initial operation executed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the ON state. The initial operation A may be set by, for example, an effect control pattern, and the effect control CPU 120 may perform a process for executing the initial operation A by selecting an effect control pattern in which the initial operation A is set. .. As for the initial operation B to the initial operation D, which will be described later, like the initial operation A, the effect control pattern selected by the effect control CPU 120 may be set.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is not in the on state (step S1513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation B (step S1515). That is, the initial operation B is an initial operation executed when the origin sensor 171A is in the on state and the origin sensor 171B is in the off state.

In the process of step S1512, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171A is not on (step S1512; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the origin sensor 171B is on (step S1516).

When it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state (step S1516; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation C (step S1517). That is, the initial operation C is an initial operation executed when the origin sensor 171A is in the off state and the origin sensor 171B is in the on state.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is not in the ON state (step S1513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation D (step S1518). That is, the initial operation D is an initial operation performed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the off state.

After executing the processing of step S1514, step S1515, step S1517, or step S1518, the effect control CPU 120 ends the movable accessory initial operation processing of step S151.

It is assumed that the initial (initial) operation of the movable accessory 173 and the like described in the present embodiment includes a long initial operation and a short initial operation. The long initial operation refers to an initial operation that causes the movable accessory 173 and the like to operate in the same manner as a normal effect operation. By executing the long initial operation, it is possible to check whether or not a malfunction occurs in the movable accessory 173 or the like in a normal effect operation. On the other hand, the short initial operation refers to an initial operation in which the movable accessory 173 or the like is operated by omitting a part of the normal effect operation. By performing the short initial operation, it is possible to check the operation of the movable accessory 173 or the like in a shorter time than when performing the long initial operation. In the present embodiment, the initial operation A to the initial operation D will be described as performing the initial operation in the short initial operation. However, the initial operations A to D may be long initial operations. Further, the initial operation A to the initial operation D may be an initial operation in which a short initial operation and a long initial operation are combined. The details of the initial operation A to the initial operation D will be described later with reference to FIGS. 36 to 44.
This is the end of the description of the movable accessory initial motion process using FIG.

Next, the variable display start waiting process executed in step S170 of the effect control process process (step S75) shown in FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start waiting process. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first fluctuation start command (or the second fluctuation start command) has been received (step S1000).

When it is determined in step S1000 that the first variation start command (or the second variation start command) is not received (step S1000; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the demonstration effect flag is in the on state. The determination is made (step S1002). The demonstration effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed. When the demonstration effect flag is on (for example, the value "1"), it means that the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed. When the demonstration effect flag is off (for example, the value "0"). Indicates that the customer waiting demonstration is not displayed. The value of the demonstration effect flag may be stored in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example.

When it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (step S1002; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received (step S1004). When it is determined in step S1004 that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not been received (step S1004; NO), the variable display start waiting process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1004 that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004; YES), the demonstration effect flag is set to the on state (step S1006), and the demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display) is performed. The selected process data (effect control pattern) is selected (step S1008), and the effect control process timer is started (step S1010). As a result, the demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display) is started based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command.
After that, the variable display start waiting process ends.
In the present embodiment, as a condition for starting the demonstration effect, the variable display start waiting process of step S170 is described as a case where it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command is received, but the demonstration effect is started. The conditions are not limited to this. For example, the demonstration effect may be started when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display was stopped. Further, the demonstration effect may be started by detecting that the player is not in the game state with a sensor or the like.

When it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is ON (step S1002; YES), that is, when the demonstration effect has already been performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined operation (for example, the stick controller 31A). It is determined whether or not there is a predetermined operation with the push button 31B or the like (step S1012). When it is determined in step S1012 that there is no predetermined operation (step S1012; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the demonstration initial operation execution process (step S1014). Details of the initial operation execution process during demonstration in step S1014 will be described later with reference to FIG. After performing the demonstration initial operation execution process of step S1014, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process of step S170. That is, if a predetermined operation using the stick controller 31A or the like is not performed during the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect will be continued.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1012 that the predetermined operation is performed (step S1012; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes menu processing (step S1013). The menu processing in step S1013 displays a menu on the image display device 5 and enables the player to perform an operation according to the menu content.
After performing the process of step S1013, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process of step S170.

When it is determined that the first fluctuation start command (or the second fluctuation start command) is received in step S1000 (step S1000; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the demonstration effect flag is in the on state. The determination is made (step S1022). When it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1022; YES), that is, when the demonstration effect has already been performed, the demonstration effect flag is reset to the off state (step S1024). After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S1026).

After executing the process of step S1026, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial operation executed flag to the off state (step S1027). The initial operation execution completion flag is a flag that is turned on when the initial operation is executed in the process of step S1014, and is turned off when the variable display start waiting process of step S170 is completed. When the demonstration effect is executed, the initial operation of the movable accessory 173 or the like can be executed again. After executing the process of step S1027, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process of step S170.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (step S1022; NO), the process of step S1024 is omitted (skipping), and the value of the effect process flag is set to the variable display start setting process. The value is updated to "1" (step S1026), and the variable display start waiting process is ended.
This is the end of the description of the variable display start waiting process in step S170 using FIG.

Next, the details of the demonstration initial operation execution process of step S1014 in the variable display start waiting process (step S170) of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the initial operation execution process during the demonstration. The movable accessory initial operation process of step S151 described with reference to FIG. 27 is executed when the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command is received from the main board 11, while the step described with reference to FIG. 29. The initial operation execution process during the demonstration in S1014 is executed during the demonstration by the gaming machine 1. That is, the present embodiment exemplifies a case where the initial operation is performed at the timing when the power is turned on and at the timing other than that. Therefore, when the power is turned on, the malfunction of the movable accessory 173 or the like can be checked, and even if the movable accessory 173 or the like is not at the origin position, it can be returned to the origin position.

In the demonstration initial operation execution process of step S1014 shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initial operation executed flag is on (step S10141). The initial operation is performed only once during the demonstration production. The initial operation executed flag is a flag indicating that the initial operation has been performed in the demonstration initial operation execution process of step S1014 when the game machine 1 starts the demonstration effect. Therefore, when it is determined that the initial action execution completion flag is in the on state (step S10141; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the demo initial action execution process of step S1014. The initial operation executed flag is turned off in the process of step S1027 in the variable display start waiting process (step S170) of FIG. 28, as described above.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the initial operation performed flag is not on (step S10141; NO), the effect control CPU 120 turns the initial operation performed flag on (step S10143). The initial operation completion flag may be recorded in the effect control data holding area 190 described in FIG. 10A, for example. After executing the process of step S10142, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the origin sensor A is in the on state (step S10143). When it is determined that the origin sensor 171A is in the on state (step S10143; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the origin sensor 171B is in the on state (step S10144).

When it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state (step S10144; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation A (step S10145). On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is not in the on state (step S1513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation B (step S1515).

In the processing of step S10143, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171A is not in the on state (step S10143; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the origin sensor 171B is in the on state (step S10147). When it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state (step S10147; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation C (step S10148). On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is not in the on state (step S10147; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation D (step S10149). That is, the initial operation A is an initial operation executed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the ON state. Further, the initial operation B is an initial operation executed when the origin sensor 171A is in the on state and the origin sensor 171B is in the off state. The initial operation C is an initial operation performed when the origin sensor 171A is off and the origin sensor 171B is on. Further, the initial operation D is an initial operation executed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the off state.

After performing the processing of step S10145, step S10146, step S10148, or step S10149, the effect control CPU 120 ends the demonstration initial operation execution processing of step S1014.

In the present embodiment, the case where the initial operation A to the initial operation D in FIG. 29 are the same as the initial operation A to the initial operation D in FIG. 27 is illustrated. However, the initial operation executed in FIG. 29 may be different from the initial operations A to D in FIG. 27.
This is the end of the explanation of the in-demo initial operation execution process using FIG.

Next, the first effect operation using the movable accessory 173 in the normal effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the first effect operation using the movable accessory 173. FIG. 30(A) to FIG. 30(E) are time-series explanations of the effect operation of moving the movable accessory 173 using the actuators 172A and 172B.

In FIG. 30(A), in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, the decorative pattern being variably displayed is displayed. It is assumed that the movable accessory 173 is stopped at the origin position at the lower left of the image display device 5 in FIG. It should be noted that, as described with reference to FIG. 1, a part of the movable accessory 173 can be visually recognized by the player at the origin position. The movable part 173 has a fragment 173B1, a fragment 173B2, and a fragment 173B3, and the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 combine to form a predetermined figure (in a closed state). It is assumed that It is assumed that the movable accessory 175 is at the origin position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 30(A).

Next, in FIG. 30(B), the decorative design "7" is displayed in the decorative design display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5 to indicate that the reach state is reached. The movable accessory 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 while the split pieces 173B1, 173B2, and 173B3 are closed, and the decorative pattern display area 5C is variably displayed. Hide the decorative pattern of.

Next, in FIG. 30C, in the movable accessory 173, the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 are opened by the actuator 172B in the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. To open the split fragment 173B1, the split fragment 173B2, and the split fragment 173B3, a predetermined space required when the split fragment 173B1, the split fragment 173B2, and the split fragment 173B3 are opened is required. is there. When the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position shown in FIG. 30A, the split pieces 173B1, 173B2, and 173B3 cannot be opened because there is no predetermined space. That is, the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 cannot be brought into the open state unless the movable accessory 173 is at the position shown in FIG. 30(B). By opening the split pieces 173B2 and the split pieces 173B3, the decorative pattern display area 5C which is variably displayed can be visually recognized by the player. FIG. 30C exemplifies a case where a predetermined effect symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 5C that is variably displayed.

Next, in FIG. 30D, in the movable accessory 173, the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 are closed by the actuator 172B in the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. Since the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 are closed, the variable display symbol display area 5C is hidden again and cannot be seen by the player.

Next, in FIG. 30(E), the movable accessory 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A and returned to the original position while the split pieces 173B1, 173B2, and 173B3 remain closed. When the movable accessory 173 is returned to the origin position, the final stop symbol is displayed on the image display device 5. Although FIG. 30(E) illustrates the case where the final stop symbol is a big hit, the final stop symbol may be a big hit or a loss.
This is the end of the description of the first effect operation using the movable accessory 173 in the normal effect, with reference to FIG.

Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the second and third effect operations using the movable accessory 173 in the normal effect will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of second and third effect operations using the movable accessory 173. FIG. 31(A) to FIG. 31(E) describe, in time series, the effect operation of operating the movable accessory 173 using the actuators 172A and 172C. In FIG. 31, FIG. 31(C1) shows a second effect operation using the movable accessory 173, and FIG. 31(C2) shows a third effect operation using the movable accessory 173. It is a thing. It should be noted that the second and third effect operations using the movable accessory 173 described with reference to FIG. 31 use FIG. 30 in FIGS. 31(A), 31(B), and 31(D). 30A, FIG. 30B, and FIG. 30D of the first effect operation described above, the effect modes are the same as those of FIG. 30A, FIG. 30B, and FIG.

In FIG. 31(A), the decorative pattern being variably displayed is displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. At the lower left of the image display device 5 in FIG. 31A, the movable accessory 173 is stopped at the origin position. The split pieces 173B1, 173B2, and 173B3 of the movable accessory 173 are in the closed state.

Next, in FIG. 31(B), the reachable decorative design is displayed in the decorative design display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5. The movable accessory 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 while the split pieces 173B1, 173B2, and 173B3 are closed, and the decorative pattern display area is being variably displayed. Hide the decorative pattern of 5C.

Next, in FIG. 31(C1), the movable accessory 173 is laterally moved from the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 to the left side in the drawing by the actuator 172C. The movable accessory 173 moved in the horizontal direction hides the decorative symbol display area 5L and displays the decorative symbol display area 5C to make it visible to the player. That is, in the second effect operation using the movable accessory 173, the effect operation involving lateral movement of the movable accessory 173 to the left is performed.

On the other hand, in FIG. 31(C2), the movable accessory 173 is laterally moved from the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 to the right side in the drawing by the actuator 172C. The movable accessory 173 moved in the horizontal direction hides the decorative symbol display area 5R and displays the decorative symbol display area 5C to make it visible to the player. That is, in the third effect operation using the movable accessory 173, the effect operation involving lateral movement of the movable accessory 173 to the right is performed.

The second effect operation and the third effect operation using the movable accessory 173 are performed by selecting one of the effect operations, and the second effect operation and the third effect operation are performed. It shall not be executed at the same time. 31(C1) and 31(C2) exemplify a case where the decorative symbol display area 5C that is variably displayed is simply displayed along with the lateral movement of the movable accessory 173. A specific effect image may be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 along with the lateral movement of 173.

Next, in FIG. 31(D), the movable accessory 173 is returned to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 from the position shown in FIG. 31(C1) or 31(C2) by the actuator 172C. By returning the movable accessory 173 to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5, the variable display symbol display area 5C is hidden again.

Next, in FIG. 31(E), the movable accessory 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A and returned to the original position. When the movable accessory 173 is returned to the origin position, the final stop symbol is displayed on the image display device 5.
This is the end of the description of the second effect operation and the third effect operation using the movable accessory 173 in the normal effect, using FIG.

Next, with reference to FIG. 32, a fourth effect operation using the movable accessory 175 in a normal effect will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a fourth effect operation using the movable accessory 175. 32(A) to 32(C) are time-series explanations of the effect operation for moving the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172C.

In FIG. 32(A), in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, the decorative pattern being variably displayed is displayed. At the lower left of the image display device 5 in FIG. 32A, the movable accessory 173 is stopped at the origin position. It is assumed that the movable accessory 175 is at the origin position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 32(A).

Next, in FIG. 32(B), the decorative pattern “7” is displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5, indicating that the reach state is reached. The movable accessory 175 is lowered from the origin position to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 by the actuator 172C. The lowered movable accessory 175 hides the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5C which is being variably displayed.

Next, in FIG. 32C, the movable accessory 175 is raised by the actuator 172C and returned to the original position. When the movable accessory 175 is returned to the origin position, the final stop symbol is displayed on the image display device 5.
This is the end of the description of the fourth effect operation using the movable accessory 175 in the normal effect, with reference to FIG. 32.

Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the details of the actuator A and the actuator C that operate the movable accessory 173 will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the configurations of the actuator A and the actuator C that move the movable accessory.
In FIG. 33, the movable accessory 173 has a movable mechanism of a rotation mechanism 173A and a slide mechanism 173C.

First, the rotating operation of the movable accessory 173 by the rotating mechanism 173A will be described. The rotating mechanism 173A is rotated by the actuator 172A. The position shown in FIG. 33A is the origin position of the rotating mechanism 173A rotated by the actuator 172A. The origin position (a) of the rotating mechanism 173A is detected by the origin sensor 171A. The origin sensor 171A can detect that the rotating mechanism 173A that has rotated has returned to the origin position by detecting, for example, a part of the rotating mechanism 173A.

The movable accessory 173 at the origin position (a) is moved clockwise by the rotating mechanism 173A rotated by the actuator 172A to the position shown in FIG. The rotating mechanism 173A rotated to the position shown in FIG. 33(b) is locked by a mechanical locking member (not shown) or the like so as not to rotate any more.

The origin position in FIG. 33(a) is the position of the movable accessory 173 shown in FIG. 30(A). That is, the origin position in FIG. 33A is the lower left position of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. The position of FIG. 33(b) is the position of the movable accessory 173 shown in FIG. 30(B). That is, the position shown in FIG. 33(b) is the position of the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 30(B).

The actuator 172A rotates the rotating mechanism 173A between the origin position of FIG. 33(a) and the position of FIG. 33(b). The effect control CPU 120 can control the actuator 172A so as to perform an effect operation in which the rotating mechanism 173A is simply reciprocated between the origin position of FIG. 33A and the position of FIG. 33B, for example. .. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control may control the actuator 172A to perform an effect operation in which the rotating mechanism 173A is reciprocated a plurality of times between the origin position of FIG. 33A and the position of FIG. 33B. Good. The effect control CPU 120 may perform a plurality of effect operations by changing the number of times and the speed at which the rotating mechanism 173A is rotated. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may selectively execute a strong operation of rotating the rotating mechanism 173A a plurality of times early and a weak operation of slowly rotating the rotating mechanism 173A once.

Here, an origin returning method for returning the rotating mechanism 173A using the actuator 172A and the origin sensor 171A to the origin position will be described. The origin position of the turning mechanism 173A is the position where the turning mechanism 173A turns counterclockwise in FIG. 33 and the origin sensor 171A is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171A is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the actuator 172A in the clockwise direction in FIG. 33 until the origin sensor 171A is turned off, and then the actuator 172A is turned off. When the origin sensor 171A is turned on in the clockwise direction and the actuator 172A is stopped, the turning mechanism 173A is returned to the origin position. Further, when the origin sensor 171A is in the OFF state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the actuator 172A counterclockwise to stop the actuator 172A when the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state. The rotating mechanism 173A is returned to the origin position. In the present embodiment, even if the rotation mechanism 173A is further rotated counterclockwise from the origin position before returning to the origin, the rotation is mechanically locked and the origin sensor 171A is turned on. Shall be maintained.

Next, the sliding operation of the movable accessory 173 by the slide mechanism 173C will be described. The slide mechanism 173C is laterally slid by the actuator 172C. The position shown in FIG. 33(b) is the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C slid by the actuator 172C. That is, the actuator 172C can slide laterally when the actuator 172A rotates clockwise and is in the position (b). The origin position (b) of the slide mechanism 173C is detected by the origin sensor 171C. The origin sensor 171C may detect the position of the slide mechanism 173C in the lateral direction by detecting, for example, a detection plate provided on the slide mechanism 173C.

The movable accessory 173 located at the position shown in FIG. 33A is laterally shown in FIG. 33 at the position shown in FIG. 33C or the position shown in FIG. 33C by the slide mechanism 173C slid by the actuator 172C. Be moved to. The slide mechanism 173C slid to the position (c1) or (c2) shown in FIG. 33 is locked by a mechanical locking member (not shown) or the like so as not to slide further.
The position of (c1) shown in FIG. 33 is the position on the left side of the image display device 5 shown in (C1) of FIG. The position shown in FIG. 33 (c2) is the position on the right side of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 31(C2).

The actuator 172C slides the slide mechanism 173C between the position shown in FIG. 33B and the position shown in FIG. 33C1 or C2. The effect control CPU 120 controls the actuator 172C so as to perform, for example, an effect operation in which the slide mechanism 173C is simply reciprocated between the position shown in FIG. 33B and the position shown in FIG. 33C1 or C2. You can Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the actuator 172C so as to perform an effect operation in which the slide mechanism 173C is reciprocated a plurality of times between the position shown in FIG. 33B and the position shown in FIG. 33C1 or C2. May be. The effect control CPU 120 may perform a plurality of effect operations by changing the number of times or the speed at which the slide mechanism 173C is slid. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may selectively execute a strong operation of quickly sliding the slide mechanism 173C a plurality of times and a weak operation of slowly sliding the slide mechanism 173C once.

Here, an origin returning method for returning the slide mechanism 173C using the actuator 172C and the origin sensor 171C to the origin position will be described. It is assumed that the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C is the position where the origin sensor 171C is first turned on due to the slide mechanism 173C sliding rightward in FIG. For example, when the origin sensor 171C is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 slides the actuator 172C leftward in FIG. 33 until the origin sensor 171C is off, and then moves the actuator 172C rightward. When the origin sensor 171C is turned on, the actuator 172C is stopped to return the slide mechanism 173C to the origin position. When the origin sensor 171C is in the OFF state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 120 slides the actuator 172C by sliding the actuator 172C to the right and stopping the actuator 172C when the origin sensor 171C is in the ON state. The mechanism 173C is returned to the origin position. However, if the slide mechanism 173C is on the right side of the origin sensor 171C before returning to the origin, even if the actuator 172C is slid to the right, the origin sensor 171C does not turn on. Therefore, after the actuator 172C starts sliding to the right, If the origin sensor 171C does not turn on within the predetermined time, slide the actuator 172C to the left to confirm that the origin sensor 171C turns on, and then turn the origin sensor 171C on before returning to the origin. The slide mechanism 173C may be returned to the original position by the operation in the state.

The rotating mechanism 173A may be arranged on the back side of the image display device 5 and hold the movable accessory 173 by a magnet or the like from the back side of the image display device 5 to move it. By disposing the rotating mechanism 173A on the back side of the image display device 5, it is possible to prevent the display screen of the image display device 5 from being obstructed by the rotating mechanism 173A. The opening/closing mechanism 173B described with reference to FIG. 34 and the lifting mechanism 173D described with reference to FIG. 35 are also arranged on the back side of the image display device 5 similarly to the rotating mechanism 173A, and the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 is magnetized. For example, it may be held and moved.
This is the end of the detailed description of the actuators 172A and 172C that operate the movable accessory 173, using FIG.

Next, details of the actuator 172B for operating the movable accessory 173 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an actuator 172B that operates the movable accessory 173.
In FIG. 34, the movable accessory 173 has a movable mechanism of an opening/closing mechanism 173B. The opening/closing mechanism 173B is opened/closed by the actuator 172B. FIG. 34A shows that the opening/closing mechanism 173B is in a closed state, and FIG. 34B shows that the opening/closing mechanism 173B is in an open state. The opening/closing mechanism 173B has three split pieces, a split piece 173B1, a split piece 173B2, and a split piece 173B3.

In the upper diagram of FIG. 34A, the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 are combined in a closed state to form a predetermined shape. In the lower diagram of FIG. 34(A), the actuator 172B has a rotating circular gear (pinion), and a toothed flat plate (rack) connected to the split pieces 173B1, 173B2, and 173B3, respectively. The racks 173B11, 173B12, and 173B13 mesh with each other. The position of FIG. 34(A) is the origin position of the opening/closing mechanism 173B opened/closed by the actuator 172B. The origin position of the opening/closing mechanism 173B is detected by the origin sensor 171B. By detecting a part of the rack 173B11, the origin sensor 171B can detect that the opening/closing mechanism 173B that opens and closes is the origin position in the closed state.

In the lower diagram of FIG. 34A, when the actuator 172B is driven and the pinion rotates counterclockwise in the drawing, the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 meshing with the pinion linearly move in the direction of the arrow shown. Moving. The rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 linearly move in the direction of the arrow shown in the drawing, whereby the opening/closing mechanism 173B is brought into the open state shown in FIG. 34(B).

The lower diagram of FIG. 34B shows a state in which the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 move in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. At this time, the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 connected to the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13, respectively, are in an open state in which they are separated from each other as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 34B. Become. When the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 are in the open state, the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 becomes visible as shown in FIG. The origin sensor 171B is turned off when the opening/closing mechanism 173B is opened.

Here, an origin returning method for returning the opening/closing mechanism 173B using the actuator 172B and the origin sensor 171B to the origin position will be described. The origin position of the opening/closing mechanism 173B is the position where the rack 173B11 of the opening/closing mechanism 173B pivots upward in the lower diagram of FIG. 34B and the origin sensor 171B is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 drives the actuator 172B until the origin sensor 171B is in the OFF state, and rotates the pinion in the clockwise direction shown in FIG. 34(A). Then, the actuator 172B is driven to rotate the pinion counterclockwise to stop the actuator 172B when the origin sensor 171B is turned on, thereby returning the opening/closing mechanism 173B to the origin position. Further, when the origin sensor 171B is in the off state before the origin return, the production control CPU 120 drives the actuator 172B to rotate the pinion clockwise to turn the origin sensor 171B into the on state. The opening/closing mechanism 173B is returned to the origin position by stopping the. In the present embodiment, even when the opening/closing mechanism 173B is in a state of being further closed from the origin position before returning to the origin, the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 are in contact with each other and locked. The origin sensor 171B is maintained in the ON state.
This is the end of the detailed description of the actuator 172B for operating the movable accessory 173, using FIG.

Next, the details of the actuator 172D that operates the movable accessory 175 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the actuator 172D that operates the movable accessory 175.
In FIG. 35, the movable accessory 175 has a movable mechanism of an elevating mechanism 173D. The lifting mechanism 173D is lifted and lowered by the actuator 172D. The movable accessory 175 at the position shown in FIG. 35(a) is vertically moved to the position shown in FIG. 35(b), which is shown by a broken line, by the lifting mechanism 173D moved up and down by the actuator 172D. The elevating mechanism 173D that has been lowered to the position shown in FIG. 35B is locked by a mechanical locking member (not shown) or the like so as not to move further. The position shown in FIG. 35B is the position of the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 shown in FIG.

The actuator 172D raises and lowers the elevating mechanism 173D between the position shown in FIG. 35(a) and the position shown in FIG. 35(b). The effect control CPU 120 can control the actuator 172D so as to perform an effect operation in which the elevating mechanism 173D is simply reciprocated between the position shown in FIG. 35(a) and the position shown in FIG. 35(b). Further, the effect control CPU 120 may control the actuator 172D to perform an effect operation in which the elevating mechanism 173D is reciprocated a plurality of times between the position shown in FIG. 35(a) and the position shown in FIG. 35(b). The effect control CPU 120 may perform a plurality of effect operations by changing the number and speed of raising and lowering the elevating mechanism 173D. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control may selectively execute a strong operation of raising and lowering the lifting mechanism 173D a plurality of times quickly and a weak operation of slowly raising and lowering the lifting mechanism 173D once.

Here, an origin returning method for returning the lifting mechanism 173D using the actuator 172D and the origin sensor 171D to the origin position will be described. The origin position of the elevating mechanism 173D is assumed to be the position where the elevating mechanism 173D moves upward in FIG. 35 and the origin sensor 171D is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171D is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 lowers the actuator 172D downward in FIG. 35 until the origin sensor 171D is turned off, and then moves the actuator 172D up. When the origin sensor 171D is turned on and the actuator 172D is stopped, the lift mechanism 173D is returned to the origin position. Further, when the origin sensor 171D is in the off state before the origin return, the production control CPU 120 raises and lowers the actuator 172D by stopping the actuator 172D when the origin sensor 171D is in the on state. The mechanism 173D is returned to the origin position. Note that in the present embodiment, even if the elevating mechanism 173D is further raised from the origin position before returning to the origin, the rise is mechanically locked and the origin sensor 171D is kept in the ON state.
This is the end of the detailed description of the actuator 172D that operates the movable accessory 175, with reference to FIG.

Next, a long initial operation which is one of initial operations of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, the actuator 172C, and the actuator 172D will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 39. .. As described above, the long initial operation is an initial operation that causes the movable accessory 173 and the like to operate in the same manner as a normal effect operation. By executing the long initial operation, it is possible to check whether or not a malfunction occurs in the movable accessory 173 or the like in a normal effect operation. The initial operation is executed subsequently to the above-described origin return operation of each actuator. In the present embodiment, when the long initial operation is executed as the initial operation, the initial operation is always a constant operation regardless of the origin return operation of the actuator.

36 to 44, the operation of the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 is represented by an arrow to simplify the drawing. The arrows shown in FIGS. 36 to 44 indicate the operating ranges of the respective actuators. The solid arrows indicate the case where each actuator moves from the origin to the operation end in the initial operation. Further, the numbers in parentheses starting from (1) shown in the respective drawings indicate the order of the initial operation.

First, the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuators 172A and 172B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36: is a figure which shows an example of the long initial operation|movement of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172B. The long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172B described in FIG. 36 is the same as the first effect operation described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 36(1), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the origin position to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 which is the rotation end by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A.
In FIG. 36 (2), the movable accessory 173 is changed from the closed state to the open state by the opening/closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B. In order to open the opening/closing mechanism 173B, as described above, it is necessary to rotate the movable accessory 173 by the rotating mechanism 173A to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 which is the rotating end. Therefore, the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing mechanism 173B is executed at the turning end even in the initial operation.
In FIG. 36 (3), the movable accessory 173 is changed from the open state to the closed state by the opening/closing mechanism 173B.
In FIG. 36 (4), the movable accessory 173 is rotated by the rotating mechanism 173A from the rotating end to the origin position, and the long initial operation is completed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as a long initial operation described in FIGS. 36 to 39, a case where each actuator is simply reciprocated as described above is illustrated. However, also in the long initial operation, for example, the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 may be operated a plurality of times, as in the normal effect operation. Further, according to the operation of the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175, a predetermined sound effect may be output from the speaker 8 or the lamp 9 may be turned on.
This is the end of the description of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuators 172A and 172B, with reference to FIG.

Next, the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuators 172A and 172C will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37: is a figure which shows an example of the long initial operation|movement of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C. The long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C described in FIG. 37 is similar to the second effect operation described using FIG.

In FIG. 37(1), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the origin position to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 which is the rotation end by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A.
In FIG. 37(2), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the origin position to the left slide end in the figure by the slide mechanism 173C operated by the actuator 172C.
In FIG. 37(3), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the slide end in the left direction in the drawing to the origin position by the slide mechanism 173C operated by the actuator 172C.
In FIG. 37(4), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A, and the long initial operation is completed.
This is the end of the description of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuators 172A and 172C, with reference to FIG.

Next, the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuators 172A and 172C will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing another example of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C. The long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C described with reference to FIG. 38 is the same operation as the third effect operation described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 38 (1), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the origin position to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 which is the rotation end by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A.
In FIG. 38(2), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the origin position to the right slide end in the figure by the slide mechanism 173C operated by the actuator 172C.
In FIG. 38 (3), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the slide end in the right direction in the drawing to the origin position by the slide mechanism 173C operated by the actuator 172C.
In FIG. 38(4), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A, and the long initial operation is completed.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the long initial motion is intended to check whether or not a malfunction occurs in the movable accessory by the same motion as the normal effect motion, and therefore the long initial motion is the same as the initial motion described in FIG. It is assumed that the initial operation described in FIG. 38 is performed separately.
This is the end of the description of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuators 172A and 172C, with reference to FIG. 38.

Next, the long initial operation of the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing another example of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172D. The long initial operation of the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172D described in FIG. 39 is the same operation as the fourth effect operation described with reference to FIG. 32.

In FIG. 39(1), the movable accessory 175 is lowered from the origin position to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 which is the lower end by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D.
In FIG. 39(2), the movable accessory 175 is lifted from the lower end to the origin position by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D, and the long initial operation is completed.
This is the end of the description of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172D, with reference to FIG.

The initial operation described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 39 may be sequentially executed. The order of the initial operations executed at that time is arbitrary. For example, after executing the initial operation shown in FIG. 36, the initial operation shown in FIG. 37, the initial operation shown in FIG. 37, and the initial operation shown in FIG. 39 may be executed in this order.

Next, the details of the initial operation A to the initial operation D described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 29 will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 43. The initial operation A to the initial operation D are short initial operations of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, the actuator 172C, and the actuator 172D. As described above, the short initial operation refers to an initial operation that causes the movable accessory 173 or the like to operate by omitting a part of the normal effect operation. By performing the short initial operation, it is possible to check the operation of the movable accessory 173 or the like in a shorter time than when performing the long initial operation. In the present embodiment, when the short initial operation is executed as the initial operation, the initial operation is performed in the modes of the initial operation A to the initial operation D according to the mode of the origin return operation of the actuator.

40 to 44, arrows in the case where each movable mechanism moves from the origin position to the operation end are indicated by solid lines. Also, an arrow when each movable mechanism moves from the ON state to the OFF state of the origin sensor that detects each movable mechanism, and an arrow when the origin sensor moves from the OFF state to the ON state. Is indicated by a broken line. The operation in which each movable mechanism moves from the ON state to the OFF state of the origin sensor that detects each movable mechanism and then moves to the ON state of the origin sensor again is referred to as a short initial operation. By performing the short initial operation, the moving distance of the movable mechanism is shortened, and the time required for checking the operation can be shortened. Further, the arrow indicating the origin return operation when each movable mechanism moves by the origin return operation is shown by a dotted line.
Further, according to the initial operation A to the initial operation D of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 described in FIGS. 40 to 43, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 8 or the lamp 9 is turned on. May be.

First, the operation of the initial operation A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. 40. 40: is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement of the initial operation A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. FIG. The initial operation A is an initial operation executed when the operation mode of the origin return operation is a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B do not perform the origin return operation. If the origin sensor 171A that detects the origin of the rotating mechanism 173A is on and the origin sensor 171B that detects the origin of the opening/closing mechanism 173B is on before performing the initial operation, the rotating mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B do not need to perform the origin return operation. However, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately located at the origin position even if the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the ON state. Therefore, in the initial operation A, even if the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the ON state, a predetermined initial operation is performed to move the rotating mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B to the accurate origin position. You can
40 to 43, the origin sensor 171D that detects the origin of the elevating mechanism 173D is in the ON state before performing the initial operation, and the movable accessory 175 performs the initial operation by the short initial operation. To do.

In the illustrations (1) and (2) of FIG. 40, the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation as indicated by a broken line in the drawing by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D.
In FIG. 40 (3), the movable accessory 173 is moved from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, which is the rotation end, as shown by the solid line in the figure, by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A. It is rotated. In order to open/close the opening/closing mechanism 173B, it is necessary to move the rotating mechanism 173A to the rotating end, so that the rotating mechanism 173A does not perform the short initial operation but rotates to the rotating end.
In the illustrations (4) and (5) of FIG. 40, the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as indicated by a broken line by the opening/closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B.
In FIG. 40 (6), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A, and the initial operation A is completed.
This is the end of the description of the operation of the initial operation A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D, using FIG.

Next, the operation of the initial operation B of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of an operation of an initial operation B of a movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation B is an initial operation performed when the operation mode of the origin return operation is a mode in which the rotating mechanism 173A does not perform the origin return operation and the opening/closing mechanism 173B performs the origin return operation. If the origin sensor 171A that detects the origin of the rotating mechanism 173A is in the ON state before the initial operation is performed, the rotating mechanism 173A does not need to perform the origin returning operation. On the other hand, when the origin sensor 171B that detects the origin of the opening/closing mechanism 173B is in the off state, the opening/closing mechanism 173B needs to perform the origin returning operation. The rotation mechanism 173A may not be accurately located at the origin position even if the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state. Therefore, in the initial operation B, the rotation mechanism 173A can be moved to the accurate origin position by performing a predetermined initial operation even when the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state. Further, since the opening/closing mechanism 173B that performs the origin returning operation can move to the accurate origin position by the origin returning operation, it is possible to omit the execution of the initial operation and check the operation of the opening/closing mechanism 173B.

In FIG. 41(1), the movable accessory 173 performs an origin returning operation as shown by a dotted line in the drawing by the opening/closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B.
41 (2) and (3) shown in FIG. 41, the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the drawing by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D.
41 (4) and (5) shown in FIG. 41, the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the drawing by the rotating mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A. In the initial operation B, since the opening/closing mechanism 173B does not perform the opening operation, it is not necessary to move the rotating mechanism 173A to the rotating end. Therefore, the time for checking the operation of the rotating mechanism 173A can be shortened by the short initial operation.
This is the end of the description of the operation of the initial operation B of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D, using FIG. 41.

Next, the operation of the initial operation C of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. 42. 42: is a figure which shows an example of operation|movement of the initial operation|movement C of a movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation C is an initial operation performed when the operation mode of the origin return operation is such that the rotating mechanism 173A performs the origin return operation and the opening/closing mechanism 173B does not perform the origin return operation. Before the initial operation, if the origin sensor 171A that detects the origin of the rotation mechanism 173A is in the off state, the rotation mechanism 173A needs to perform the origin return operation. On the other hand, when the origin sensor 171B that detects the origin of the opening/closing mechanism 173B is in the ON state, the opening/closing mechanism 173B does not need to perform the origin returning operation. The opening/closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately at the origin position even if the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state. Therefore, in the initial operation C, the opening/closing mechanism 173B can be moved to the accurate origin position by performing a predetermined initial operation even when the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state. Further, the rotation mechanism 173A that performs the origin return operation can move to the accurate origin position by the origin return operation, but in order to control the opening/closing mechanism 173B, the initial operation of rotating from the origin position to the rotation end is performed.

In FIG. 42(1), the movable accessory 173 performs the origin returning operation as shown by the dotted line in the figure by the rotating mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A.
42, (2) and (3) in FIG. 42, the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation as indicated by a broken line in the drawing by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D.
In FIG. 42 (4), the movable accessory 173 is moved from the origin position to the central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 which is the rotation end by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A, as shown by the solid line in the figure. It is rotated. In order to open/close the opening/closing mechanism 173B, it is necessary to move the rotating mechanism 173A to the rotating end. Therefore, the rotating mechanism 173A rotates to the rotating end even when the origin return is performed.
In FIGS. 42(5) and (6), the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as indicated by a broken line by the opening/closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B.
In FIG. 42 (7), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A, and the initial operation C is completed.
This is the end of the description of the operation of the initial operation C of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D, using FIG.

Next, the operation of the initial operation D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the initial operation D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation D is an initial operation performed when the operation mode of the origin return operation is an aspect in which the rotating mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B perform the origin return operation. If the origin sensor 171A that detects the origin of the rotating mechanism 173A and the origin sensor 171B that detects the origin of the opening/closing mechanism 173B are in the OFF state before the initial operation is performed, the rotating mechanism 173A returns to the origin. Need to do. Therefore, in the initial operation D, the turning mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B are returned to the origin, and the initial operations of the turning mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B are omitted.

In FIG. 43, illustration (1), the movable accessory 173 performs an origin returning operation as shown by a dotted line in the drawing by the opening/closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B.
In FIG. 43(2), the movable accessory 173 performs the origin returning operation as shown by the dotted line in the figure by the rotating mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A.
43 (3) and (4) in FIG. 43, the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the drawing by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D.
This is the end of the description of the operation of the initial operation D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D, using FIG. 43.

Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the coupling of the initial operation of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the actuator will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of coupling of initial operations of a movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the actuator. The combination of the initial operations is to execute a suitable initial operation by combining a plurality of initial operations of the movable accessory and suppressing the time required to confirm the plurality of operations.
The present embodiment exemplifies a case where the sliding operation of the sliding mechanism 173C in the long initial operation described in FIGS. 37 and 38 is combined to suppress the time of the initial operation of the sliding mechanism 173C.

In FIG. 44 (1), the movable accessory 173 is moved from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 which is the rotation end by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A, as shown by the solid line in the figure. It is rotated.
44(2) and (3), the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as indicated by a broken line by the opening/closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B.

In FIG. 44(4), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the origin position to the right slide end in the figure by the slide mechanism 173C operated by the actuator 172C.
In FIG. 44(5), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the right slide end to the left slide end by the slide mechanism 173C operated by the actuator 172C.
In FIG. 44(6), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the slide end in the left direction in the drawing to the origin position by the slide mechanism 173C operated by the actuator 172C.
The sliding motions shown in FIGS. 44(4) to (5) are a combination of the sliding motions shown in FIGS. 37(2) and (3) and the sliding motions shown in FIGS. 38(2) and (3). By combining the slide motions, the time required for the initial motions can be suppressed as compared with the case where the right slide motion and the left slide motion are performed in separate initial motions.

In FIG. 44 (7), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A.
In FIGS. 44(8) and (9), the movable accessory 175 performs the short initial operation as shown by the broken line in the figure by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D, and the initial operation is completed.
This is the end of the description of the coupling of the initial actions of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the actuator, using FIG.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various performance operations including the performance image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, and the like. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

(1) For example, a game machine according to the present invention is a game machine capable of playing a game (for example, the game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1), and a movable accessory (for example, FIG. 33 etc.) that performs an operation. The return mechanism for returning the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable accessory 173, the opening/closing mechanism 173B or the slide mechanism 173C, and the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable accessory 175 shown in FIG. An operation (for example, an operation of returning to the origin position where the operation is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIGS. 40 to 43) is performed, and the mode of the returning operation (for example, the rotating mechanism in FIG. 40 or FIG. 41). 173A does not perform the home-return operation, the rotation mechanism 173A performs the home-return operation in Fig. 42 or 43, and the opening/closing mechanism 173B does not perform the home-return operation in Fig. 40 or 42. Alternatively, when the opening/closing mechanism 173B performs the origin returning operation in FIG. 43 (for example, in FIGS. 40 to 43, the initial operation is performed when the turning mechanism 173A or the opening/closing mechanism 173B performs the origin returning operation). The initial operation of the movable accessory (for example, the short-circuit shown in FIG. 40 to FIG. 43) in a non-performing manner, or in a manner such as performing an initial operation when the rotating mechanism 173A or the opening/closing mechanism 173B does not perform the origin return operation. Although the initial operation) is performed (for example, including the mode shown in FIG. 43 in which the initial operation is not performed), a suitable initial operation can be executed, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, in the present embodiment, when the home position return operation for returning the movable accessory to the home position is performed, the initial operation is not performed (pattern A below), and when the home position return operation is not performed, the short initial is performed ( Although the following pattern F) is illustrated, the pattern of the combination of the mode of the origin returning operation of the movable accessory and the mode of the initial operation in the initial operation may be the following patterns A to H.
Pattern A Home return operation + No initial operation Pattern B Home return operation + Short initial operation Pattern C Home return operation + Short initial operation + Long initial operation Pattern D Home return operation + Long initial operation Pattern E Home return operation + No initial operation Pattern F No return to origin operation + short initial operation Pattern G No return to origin operation + short initial operation + long initial operation Pattern H No return to origin operation + long initial operation

As shown in Pattern A and Pattern E, the operation mode of the initial operation may include that the initial operation is not performed. Further, in the above pattern, the origin return operation, the short initial operation, and the long initial operation are separately described, but the combination pattern is described. However, for example, the origin return operation includes the short initial operation. Good. That is, the operation mode of the long initial operation may be executed according to the operation mode of the origin return operation including the short initial operation.

Further, as the patterns A to H, the respective patterns may be used in the initial operation when the power is turned on and the initial operation during the demonstration. For example, different patterns may be used for the initial operation when the power is turned on and the initial operation during the demonstration. Also, the same pattern may be used for the initial operation when the power is turned on and the initial operation during the demonstration. The patterns used in the initial operation at power-on and the initial operation during the demonstration may each be one predetermined pattern, or one pattern may be selected from a plurality of patterns according to predetermined conditions. It may be one.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where one operation is performed as the short initial operation is illustrated, but the short initial operation may be performed by selecting an operation mode from a plurality of operation modes. For example, a predetermined operation mode may be selected from a plurality of operation modes according to the mode of the origin return operation. The predetermined operation mode of the short initial differs in, for example, the moving mode of the movable accessory, the moving speed, the number of times of movement, the operating time, the sound effect output from the speaker 8, the lighting pattern of the lamp 9, and the like. It may be.
Similarly, in the present embodiment, the case where one operation is performed as the long initial operation is illustrated, but the long initial operation may be performed by selecting an operation mode from a plurality of operation modes. For example, a predetermined operation mode may be selected from a plurality of operation modes according to the mode of the origin return operation or the mode of the short initial operation.
Furthermore, in the pattern of the initial operation that is executed by combining the short initial operation and the long initial operation, the short initial operation and the long initial operation are performed by selecting a combination of operation modes from a combination of a plurality of operation modes. Good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the initial operation is performed when the power is turned on and during the demonstration is illustrated, but the initial operation may be performed at another timing. For example, the initial operation may be a timing when the gaming machine satisfies a predetermined condition. The timing that satisfies the predetermined condition may be, for example, a timing that is not limited to during the demonstration, and may be when a predetermined time has elapsed after the fluctuation stop. The predetermined time after the fluctuation stop may be, for example, 1 hour after the fluctuation stop. Further, the predetermined time after the fluctuation stop may be immediately after the fluctuation stop. Further, the timing that satisfies the predetermined condition may be after the start of fluctuation. The timing that satisfies the predetermined condition may be, for example, the timing immediately after the start of fluctuation. Further, it may be just after the start of the variation and immediately before the super reach effect or the like is performed.
Further, the initial operation may be performed at any timing when the player or the hall clerk performs a predetermined operation.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, when the movable accessory is at the origin position before the return operation (for example, the origin sensor 171A shown in FIG. 33 or the origin sensor 171B shown in FIG. 34 is When the movable accessory is initially operated (for example, when it is in the ON state) (for example, in the operations (3) and (6) of the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B shown in FIG. ) And (5) the initial operation is performed), and with such a gaming machine, it is possible to confirm the operation in the initial operation even if the movable accessory located at the origin position from the beginning. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

(3) Further, in the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the movable accessory that has performed the return operation does not perform the initial operation (for example, the operation of (2) shown in FIG. 43 is performed. The rotating mechanism 173A and the opening/closing mechanism 173B that has performed the operation of (1) do not perform the initial operation), and such a gaming machine can suppress the time required to confirm the operation. Although the case where the preferred initial operation can be executed is illustrated, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the movable accessory that has performed the return operation (for example, the rotation mechanism that has performed the return operation of (1) in FIG. 42). 173A, etc.) (for example, the operations (4) and (7) of the rotating mechanism 173A in FIG. 42, etc.) are performed as the initial operations of another movable accessory (for example, the opening/closing mechanism 173B shown in FIG. 42). The operation may be performed according to (5) and (6), etc.), and such a gaming machine exemplifies a case in which a suitable initial operation can be executed according to the situation. The gaming machine according to is not limited to this.

(5) Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, a confirmation operation of a movable accessory corresponding to a performance operation after performing the initial operation (for example, shown in FIGS. 36 to 39 , A rotating mechanism 173A of the movable accessory 173, an opening/closing mechanism 173B or a slide mechanism 173C, and a long initial operation of an elevating mechanism 173D of the movable accessory 175) may be performed. For example, by confirming the operation of the movable accessory by the short initial operation before confirming the effect operation by the long initial operation, the case where the effect operation can be suitably confirmed has been exemplified. The gaming machine is not limited to this.

(6) In addition, in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the return operation is performed when the power is turned on (for example, the movement in step S151 executed by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 27). Performed at a timing other than when the accessory initial operation processing is executed (for example, the timing at which the demonstration initial operation execution processing of step S1014 is executed by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 29). The gaming machine according to the present invention has exemplified the case where such a gaming machine increases the chances of confirming the malfunction of the movable accessory and suppresses the malfunction of the rendering operation. Is not limited to this.

(7) Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the initial operation is a combination of a plurality of operations (for example, a slide mechanism 173C controlled by the effect control CPU 120, (2) and (3) leftward sliding motions shown in FIG. 37 and rightward sliding motions shown in FIG. 44 are mixed, and left and right sliding motions (4) to (6) shown in FIG. 44). Also, according to such a gaming machine, the case where a suitable initial operation can be executed by suppressing the time required to confirm a plurality of operations of the movable accessory is illustrated, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is It is not limited to this.

Further, the program and data for realizing the present embodiment is not limited to the form distributed and provided to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, It may be distributed by being pre-installed in a storage device such as a computer device. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

Also, the game can be executed not only by mounting a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, 1 is set when the change is started. Although an example of transmitting one fluctuation pattern command is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect (before the reach, the so-called first A command indicating the variation time and variation mode (before 2 stops) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of the re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (so-called the second if the reach does not occur). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time and the fluctuation mode of (after stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the gaming control microcomputer, the variation time is notified by each of two commands, and the specific variation mode executed at each timing is selected by the production control microcomputer. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the “ratio” has a relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%, and when the ratio is different, , A:B=100%:0%, the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocated and the other is 0% allocated).

Further, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various performance operations including the performance image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 are within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is possible to arbitrarily change and modify.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which gaming balls are paid out to a player as a prize, and the player shoots the paid gaming balls to a gaming area to play a game. However, a prepaid card A game score to be used for a game is given by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by information recorded on a game recording medium such as a membership card, and the given game score or game. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area by using a gaming score given by a prize.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine has been taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that dispenses a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the gaming machine that is controlled to be in the probability variation state after the jackpot game is finished is shown based on the probability variation jackpot being determined, but the invention is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (the probability variable area may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above-described embodiments to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probability changing state after the end.

Further, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area provided in the game area, a variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and deriving and displaying a display result. This is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means. However, when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. A game is played by hitting the game ball enclosed in the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the hitting of the game ball, and the game score is awarded when the game ball wins the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value that can be used for adding game scores is inserted, and a game recording medium. A game recording medium processing means for reading the record information recorded in the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion opening may be provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols each of which can be identified and displays the determined special symbol that is the variable display result is shown. Not limited. For example, the changing special symbol may be different from the confirmed special symbol that is derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, the fixed special symbol that is derived and displayed as the variable display result does not have to be included in the changing plural kinds of special symbols.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of decorative designs that can be identified, and derives and displays the fixed decorative design that is the variable display result is shown. Not limited. For example, the fluctuating decorative design and the fixed decorative design derived and displayed as the variable display result may be different. In other words, the fixed decorative pattern that is derived and displayed as the variable display result may not be included in the plurality of changing decorative patterns.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is shown as a game machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting a medal, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. , When the symbols are stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button and the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (game) can be executed The present invention can also be applied to a machine (for example, a slot machine equipped with one or more of a big bonus, a regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.)).

For example, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above, and a movable accessory that performs an operation (for example, a movable accessory provided in the slot machine. In a normal time (for example, non-performance), the slot is used. It is stored in the vicinity of the LCD screen of the machine, and at a specific time (for example, during production, etc.), the movable accessory that moves to the front of the LCD screen is stored in the origin position (for example, in the normal operation described above, in the vicinity of the LCD screen) A slot machine in which a movable accessory moving to the front of the liquid crystal screen at a specific time performs a return operation to return to the storage position, etc., and performs an initial operation of the movable accessory in a mode according to the mode of the return operation. May be

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... 1st start winning prize memory display area 5HR ... 2nd starting winning prize memory display area 5H ... Starting prize Memory display area 6A... Ordinary winning ball device 6B... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7... Special variable winning ball device 8... Speaker 9... Lamp 11... Main board 12... Production control board 13... Voice control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Ordinary symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A... 1st starting opening switch 22B... 2nd starting opening switch 23... Count switch 31A... Stick controller 31B... Push button 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit 173A Rotation mechanism 173B Opening/closing mechanism 173C Sliding mechanism 173D Lifting mechanism

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A movable accessory,
A light emitting means,
A detection means capable of detecting that the movable accessory is at the origin position;
And a control means for controlling the operation of the movable accessory according to the progress of the game,
The control means is
A first operation of moving from the origin position to a state where it is not detected by the detection means, and then returning to a state where the detection means specifies that it is at the origin position;
A second operation for returning from a position different from the origin position to a state in which the detection unit identifies the origin position;
A third operation in which the detection unit moves to a state larger than that of the first position and is not detected by the detection unit, and then returns to a state in which the detection unit identifies the original position. And
When the movable accessory is specified to be at the origin position by the detection state of the detection means when the power is turned on, the first operation is executed without executing the third operation,
When it is specified that the movable accessory is not at the origin position by the detection state of the detection means when the power is turned on, the second operation is executed and the first operation is not executed,
It said light emitting means is capable of emitting light with the execution of the first operation, the gaming machine.