JP6781456B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

In general, pachinko gaming machines may be provided with a movable body for directing. For example, it is a game machine that produces an effect by rotationally driving a rotating body as a movable body. Examples of such a game machine include those described in Patent Document 1.

Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a stepping motor is used as a drive source for rotating the rotating body. The stepping motor rotates in synchronization with the pulse power. Therefore, when a stepping motor is used as a drive source for the movable body, the moving speed of the movable body is controlled by a pulse frequency having a constant cycle.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-254151

However, in the control using only the pulse frequency of a fixed period, the moving speed of the movable body is gradually limited. For this reason, it has been difficult to enhance the interest of the production using the movable body. That is, the moving speed of the movable body greatly affects the interest of the production in the game machine. In other words, if the moving speed of the movable body is too slow or too fast, it cannot be said that the interest is sufficient. Therefore, the moving speed of the movable body is limited to only a stepwise speed, and there is room for further enhancing the interest in the conventional gaming machine in which the moving speed cannot be finely adjusted.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of producing a highly entertaining effect by using a movable body.

The present invention takes the following measures to solve the above problems.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A game machine is controlled to an advantageous special game state to the player based on the establishment of the pre-Me-determined control conditions,
A drive unit capable of generating a synchronization with the driving force to the switching of the excitation磁相,
An effect movable body that operates by the driving force of the driving unit,
It has a switching means for switching the excitation phase at a set time interval, and has.
The switching means
During the predetermined first drive period of the drive unit, the exciting phase is switched at alternating intervals between the first interval and the second interval longer than the first interval .
During the second drive period, which is different from the first drive period, the exciting phase is switched at the second interval.
When the first interval is a constant cycle and the excitation phase is continuously switched during the first driving period, the driving unit is not driven in synchronization with the switching of the exciting phase. There is a time,
The driving unit can be driven in synchronization with the switching of the exciting phase when the second interval continuously switches the exciting phase during the first driving period in the fixed cycle. It is a game machine characterized by being time .

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine capable of producing a highly interesting effect by using a movable body.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows in detail the 2nd prize-winning apparatus provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the indicators provided in the game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the decorative movable part. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the sub-control board side of the game machine. It is a figure which shows the motor for rotation of a decorative rotating body. It is a hit type judgment table. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol hit determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a drive control process. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a figure which showed the excitation sequence in the 2msec cycle. It is a figure which showed the excitation sequence in the cycle of 3msec. It is a figure which showed the excitation sequence which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which showed the excitation sequence which concerns on the modification.

1. 1. Structure of game machine The pachinko game machine of the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described in accordance with the vertical direction and the horizontal direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 has a handle (launching operation unit) 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball striking plate 61 is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for outputting sound. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses.

On the game board 2, a game area 3 into which a game ball launched by operating the handle 60 flows down is formed by being surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a plurality of board lamps (for example, left side board lamp 813 and right side board lamp 823). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected.

Further, an effect display device (effect display means) 7 capable of displaying an effect image is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the effect display device 7, decorative symbols (an example of the effect symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later are displayed. There is a decorative pattern display area for variable display (variable display). The effect of displaying the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is called the decorative pattern variation effect. The decorative symbol variation effect may be referred to as "effect pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The decorative symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left decorative symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle decorative symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right decorative symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each decorative symbol is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The effect display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, in general, the player does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the effect display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The effect display device 7 displays a display screen 7a of a decorative pattern variation effect using the above-mentioned decorative pattern, a big hit effect performed in parallel with the big hit game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like. Display on. In the decorative pattern variation effect, in addition to decorative patterns such as numbers, effect images other than decorative patterns such as background images and character images are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the effect display device 7, the effect hold image (the effect hold image 9A and the second special figure hold corresponding to the first special figure hold) are displayed according to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold, which will be described later. There is an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9B) corresponding to the special figure hold. By displaying the effect hold image, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, and the number of stored first special figure hold display 43b are displayed. The number of memories of the second special figure hold can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the effect display device 7. A stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, on the left portion of the center decoration body 10, a warp portion 12 is provided so that the game ball flows in from the entrance and the game ball flows out from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like is arranged above the center decorative body 10.

Below the effect display device 7 in the game area 3, the first start opening (also referred to as the first entry opening, the first start winning opening, or the fixed entry opening) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change. A first starting winning device (also referred to as a first ball entering means or a fixed ball entering means) 19 including 20 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, at the lower right of the center decoration body 10, a normal variable winning device (normal electric accessory, so-called electric) provided with a second starting port (also referred to as a second ball entry port, a second starting winning slot, or a variable ball entry port) 21 is provided. Chu) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as a variable ball entry means, a second ball entry means, and a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes an opening / closing member (movable member) 23, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by operating the opening / closing member 23. The opening / closing member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). When the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 21, and when the opening / closing member 23 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 21. That is, the second starting port 21 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. If the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew is second-started when it is in the closed state. It does not have to be impossible to enter the ball into the mouth.

Further, on the right side of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special winning means and first special variable winning) provided with a first large winning opening (first special winning opening) 30 is provided. (Also referred to as a device) 31 is provided. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first special winning opening 30 by operating the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state.

Further, above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, a second large winning device (second special winning means and second special variable winning) provided with a second large winning opening (second special winning opening) 35 is provided. (Also referred to as a device) 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35 only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a specific region (V region) 39 through which a game ball passing through the second prize-winning opening 35 can pass is inside the second prize-winning device 36. A non-specific region 70 is formed. In the second large winning device 36, a second large winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the second large winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 70 is arranged. The second prize-winning device 36 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes a game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either a specific area 39 or a non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. It is equipped with 73.

FIG. 2A shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 2A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in the first state (passage allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

FIG. 2B shows the distribution member solenoid 73 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state (passage blocking state) that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the specific area 39 triggers the transition to the high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific area 70 is not a probabilistic operation port. Further, the first prize-winning device 31 is not provided with a specific area as a probability change operation port. That is, only a non-specific area is provided.

Returning to FIG. 1, a gate (also referred to as a passage port) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center decoration body 10 and above the electric chew 22. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (winning random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22. Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 3, an out port 16 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called a left-handed hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20 and an out port 16 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. No gate is arranged on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is not released when hitting left.

On the other hand, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second big prize device 36, a first big prize device 31, and an out port 16 are provided on the second flow path R2. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can pass through the gate 28 and win a prize in the second starting port 21, the first large winning opening 30, and the second large winning opening 35. Can be aimed at.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, indicators 40 are arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the indicators 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying the above is included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the opening pattern is set according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed in which the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) is opened. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and in the mode of the fluctuation display, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning (numerical information). , Judgment information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 5). Specifically, if the first start port 20 is won, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (see FIG. 5) as the first special figure hold, and if the second start port 21 is won, the first 2 As a special figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 5). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four each.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the middle or special game, the right to the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, each of the special figure hold indicators 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure hold is displayed by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Note that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is normally sent to the normal symbol holding storage unit 86 (see FIG. 5). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the center decorative body 10 is provided with a decorative movable portion 15. The decorative movable portion 15 is located in front of the effect display device 7 and behind the decorative member 13. FIG. 1 shows the decorative movable portion 15 in the standby position, most of which is hidden behind the decorative member 13. The decorative movable portion 15 is a movable so-called gimmick.

That is, the decorative movable portion 15 can move in the vertical direction (vertical direction) indicated by the arrow X in FIG. 4 between the standby position shown in FIG. 1 and the effect position shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the decorative movable portion 15 has a vertically moving portion 500 and a decorative rotating body 510 provided in the vertically moving portion 500. Further, the effect position of the decorative movable portion 15 is a position where the decorative rotating body 510 overlaps near the center of the display screen 7a of the effect display device 7. That is, the effect position is the position where the decorative rotating body 510 is most conspicuous.

The decorative movable portion 15 has a vertical moving motor 501 and a rotating motor 511 in order to operate the vertical moving portion 500 and the decorative rotating body 510, respectively. The vertical movement motor 501 is a drive source for moving the vertical movement unit 500 in the vertical direction from the standby position to the effect position. As the driving force transmission mechanism of the vertical movement motor 501, a known driving mechanism such as a timing belt or a rack and pinion can be adopted.

The rotation motor 511 is a drive source capable of rotating the decorative rotating body 510 in the direction indicated by the arrow Y in FIG. A known drive mechanism such as a gear can be adopted as the drive force transmission mechanism of the rotary motor 511. Alternatively, the rotary motor 511 may be directly connected to the decorative rotating body 510. Then, the rotation motor 511 can cause the decorative rotating body 510 to perform a rotation effect of rotating in a plane parallel to the display screen 7a of the effect display device 7 with the center thereof as a rotation axis.

The decorative rotating body 510 of this embodiment imitates a baseball ball. Further, the decorative rotating body 510 can perform the rotation effect at the effect position. Further, the rotation effect is performed at an important aspect in the effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rotation effect is performed at an important stage during the effect, so that the interest of the effect can be enhanced. The important aspect in this embodiment is one of the scenes in which the player is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rotation effect is executed only when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a radial effect image centered on the decorative rotating body 510 is displayed on the display screen 7a of the effect display device 7 in accordance with the rotation effect. As a result, the decorative rotating body 510 during the rotation effect is made more conspicuous.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit 99 (corresponding to an effect control means) together with an image control board 100, a sub drive board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. To do. The sub control unit 99 includes at least a sub control board 90, and has effect means (effect display device 7, speaker 67, frame lamp 66, panel lamps such as left panel lamp 813 and right panel lamp 823, decorative movable portion 15, etc. ) May be controllable. That is, the configuration of the sub-control unit 99 can be appropriately changed according to the effect to be executed, the ease of manufacturing the game machine, and the like.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. Further, a power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 155. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and so on. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and a normal figure reservation storage unit 86. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, signals are input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and signals are output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 70a and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each ordinary winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, the second special winning opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the opening / closing member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second special winning device 36.

Further, a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, a special symbol hold indicator 43, and a normal symbol hold indicator 44 are connected to the main control board 80. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and ball lending is possible based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). The launching device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1. The ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with a production control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the sub drive board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to control the effect display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80.

The image control board 100 includes a ROM 103 that stores a program or the like for controlling an image display or the like, a RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103. The ROM 103 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 7, specifically, image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols (including effect patterns), and background images. Is stored.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamps 815 and 823 via the sub drive board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button (not shown) has been pressed. When the select button is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90. The select button is a cross key composed of four buttons, an upper button, a lower button, a left button, and a right button, and is arranged adjacent to the effect button 63.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the drive of the vertical movement motor 501 and the rotation motor 511 of the decorative movable portion 15 via the sub drive board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable portion 15, and the vertical movement motor 501 and the rotation motor of the decorative movable portion 15 according to the operation pattern data. The drive control of 511 is performed. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data.

In the present embodiment, both the vertical movement motor 501 and the rotation motor 511, which are the drive sources of the decorative movable portion 15, are stepping motors that rotate in synchronization with the drive pulse. In this embodiment, both the vertical movement motor 501 and the rotation motor 511 can generate a driving force in synchronization with the excitation phase switching signal output from the sub-driving board 107.

FIG. 7 shows the rotary motor 511 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the rotary motor 511 is a two-phase unipolar drive. Then, the rotor can be rotated by appropriately switching the excitation to φ1, φ2, φ3, and φ4. As the vertical movement motor 501, the same type as the rotary motor 511 can be used. Further, the sub-drive substrate 107 of the present embodiment drives the rotation motor 511 and the vertical movement motor 501 by two-phase excitation (full-step drive).

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits" and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. If you win the jackpot, the jackpot game (1st jackpot 30 and 2nd jackpot 35) will be opened with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) displayed as a stop. Is executed. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. It is a specific jackpot and a normal jackpot. The specific jackpot is also called "V long jackpot", and the normal jackpot is also called "V short jackpot". The "V long jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. .. The "V short jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. is there.

More specifically, the "V long jackpot" that can be won in the lottery of special figure 1 (lottery of the first special symbol) is a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from the 1R to 8R. From 9R to 15R, the 1st prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R, and in 16R (final round), the 2nd prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. It's a big hit. That is, although the total number of rounds of this jackpot is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 9R. The actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which a game ball can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In this V-long jackpot, from 9R to 15R, the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short, and it is a round in which no prize ball can be expected. In 16R, it is possible to easily pass through the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35. Further, when the "specific jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_specific symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

In addition, the "V long jackpot" that can be won in the lottery of special figure 2 (lottery of the second special symbol) opens the first big winning opening 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 15R. In 16R (final round), it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In other words, this jackpot has a substantial number of rounds of 16R. Of course, in 16R, it is possible to easily pass through the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35. When the "specific jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_specific symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

On the other hand, the "V short jackpot" that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 opens the first jackpot 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R, and from 9R to 15R. The first big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R, and in 16R (final round), the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, although the total number of rounds of this jackpot is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R.

In 16R in this V short jackpot, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is extremely short, and it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35. In 16R in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is short, but also the opening timing of the second big winning opening 35 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state (FIG. 2 (FIG. 2 (FIG. 2)). From the relationship (see B)) to the first state (timing controlled from the first state (see FIG. 2A)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When the "normal jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

In addition, the "V short jackpot" that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 opens the first jackpot 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 15R, and the second in 16R (final round). It is a big hit that opens the big winning opening 35 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, although the total number of rounds of this jackpot is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 15R. Of course, in 16R, it is almost impossible to pass through the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35. When the "normal jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V-long jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, so that the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

However, even when it is controlled to the normal probability state, it is controlled to the time saving state described later. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. The time reduction number is the upper limit execution number of the variable display of the special symbol in the time reduction state.

As shown in FIG. 8, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is 50% for the V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and 50% for the V short jackpot (normal jackpot). On the other hand, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is 80% for the V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and 20% for the V short jackpot (normal jackpot). In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is won in the second starting port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (lottery in Special Figure 1) in which the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The jackpot lottery (lottery of special figure 2) is set to be more advantageous for the player.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not it is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "win type random number". As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 9. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the decorative symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is wrong. Reach is a state in which there is only one decorative symbol that is variablely displayed among multiple decorative symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variablely displayed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which the decorative patterns shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). The decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 9B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be the jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). (See FIG. 10 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 4 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 10 (D)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game ball is frequently awarded to the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V-long jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base if the passage to the specific area 39 is made during the jackpot game. It is in a state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (160 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game (it is not abbreviated)). It is a low-probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy and high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may be referred to as a "normal game state". In addition, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 21. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than hitting right.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 13 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. If all random numbers are hardware random numbers, software does not need to update the random numbers. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read, and the payout data for paying out the winning balls according to the type of winning opening is output to the RAM 84. Set in the buffer. Further, in the input process (S102), the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the start port sensor detection process (S104) and the normal operation process (S105) are performed. In the start port sensor detection process (S104), if there is a prize detection by the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a, it is determined that there are less than four hold memories corresponding to the start ports where the prize is detected. Random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (big hit random numbers, hit type random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers (see FIG. 9A)) are acquired as conditions. Further, if the passage is detected by the gate sensor 28a, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 9B) is acquired on condition that the number of hit random numbers already stored is less than four.

In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random numbers acquired in the start port sensor detection process are determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIG. 10C). Then, a normal symbol is displayed (variable display and stop display) for notifying the determination result. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, if the normal winning symbol is won, the auxiliary game of opening the electric chew 22 according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time, opening number of times, see FIG. 12) according to the game state is performed. Do.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) and a specific area sensor detection process (S107). In the special operation process (S106), random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired in the start port sensor detection process are determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 8, 10 (A), (B), and 11). Then, a special symbol is displayed (variable display and stop display) to show the result of the jackpot lottery. Further, a fluctuation start command including the special symbol stop symbol data (FIG. 8) according to the hit type and the fluctuation pattern information of the variation display of the special symbol is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. Then, as a result of the determination of the jackpot random number, if the jackpot is won, the first jackpot 30 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of opening times, see FIG. 8) according to the type of jackpot. Perform a jackpot game (special game). When executing this jackpot game, an opening command including information on the type of the winning jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. In the special operation process (S106), when a random number such as a jackpot random number is not stored, a customer waiting standby command for executing the customer waiting effect is set in the effect control microcomputer 91.

In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a, and if it is in the predetermined V valid period, the V flag is turned ON. If the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON in the next special operation process (S106). As a result, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a high probability state.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S108). Then, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is terminated. As another process (S108), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

6. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 21. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 15 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number update process is executed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. In addition, the random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects, and the like. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the effect display device 7 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (decorative pattern variation effect, jackpot effect associated with the jackpot game (opening effect, open game effect, ending effect), demo effect, etc. ) Is executed. As the image control board 100 executes various effects, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, or causes each lamp to emit light via the sub-drive board 107. , The decorative movable portion 15 is operated. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is executed when the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Will be done. Then, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 16, various commands transmitted by the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM 94 (S4101). This receive interrupt process is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 17, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), the lamps created by other processing (S4404) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later in order to make the frame lamp 66, the panel lamps 815, 823, etc. emit light at the timing suitable for the production such as the image production. The data is output to the sub drive board 107. That is, each lamp is made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, a drive control process (S4203) and a watchdog timer process (S4204), which will be described later, are performed to complete this process. In the watchdog timer processing (S4204), the watchdog timer is reset.

[Drive control process] In the drive control process (S4203), the decorative movable portion 15 is operated at a timing suitable for an effect such as an image effect. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, in the drive control process (S4203), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not it is the movement timing of the vertical moving portion 500 of the decorative movable portion 15 (S4301). If it is the movement timing of the vertical movement unit 500 (YES in S4301), after switching the excitation phase of the vertical movement motor 501 (S4302), whether or not it is the timing of the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510. Is determined (S4303). On the other hand, if it is not the movement timing of the vertical movement unit 500 (NO in S4301), it is the timing of the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510 without switching the excitation phase of the vertical movement motor 501 (S4302). Is determined (S4303).

In the switching of the exciting phase of the vertical movement motor 501 (S4302), the coil of the vertical movement motor 501 excited by the sub-drive substrate 107 is switched. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the vertical moving unit 500 is operated, the vertical moving motor 501 is rotated one step at a time at 1 msec intervals. That is, in this embodiment, the pulse frequency at the time of driving the vertical movement motor 501 is 1000 pps. It should be noted that the vertical movement unit 500 is excited so that the rotation directions of the vertical movement motor 501 are opposite to each other when moving downward from the standby position to the effect position and when moving up from the effect position to the effect position. Switch the phase.

Next, when it is the timing of the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510 (YES in S4303), it is determined whether or not the value of the rotation counter is "1" or "3" (S4304). If the value of the rotation counter is either "1" or "3" (YES in S4304), the value of the rotation counter is incremented by 1 after switching the exciting phase of the rotation motor 511 (S4305). (S4306). On the other hand, when the value of the rotation counter is neither "1" nor "3" (NO in S4304), the value of the rotation counter is set to 1 without switching the excitation phase of the rotation motor 511 (S4305). Increment (S4306).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the rotation counter is "6" (S4307). If the value of the rotation counter is "6" (YES in S4307), the value is updated to "1" and this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the rotation counter is not "6" (NO in S4307), this process ends without updating to "1".

Therefore, also for the rotary motor 511, in the excitation phase switching (S4305), the coil of the rotary motor 511 excited by the sub drive board 107 is switched as in the case of the vertical movement motor 501. However, during the operation of the decorative rotating body 510, the rotation counter value is "1" or "3" while the rotation counter value is counted between "1" and "5". The excitation phase is switched only when is. As a result, when the decorative rotating body 510 is in operation, the rotation motor 511 is rotated one step at a time at alternating intervals of 2 msec intervals and 3 msec intervals. That is, when the rotary motor 511 is driven, the exciting phases are switched at non-uniform intervals instead of at regular intervals.

Further, in the present embodiment, the exciting phase of the rotating motor 511 during the operation of the decorative rotating body 510 is switched 400 times in 1 sec and at alternating intervals of 2 msec intervals and 3 msec intervals. The number of times the exciting phase is switched per second corresponds to a pulse frequency of 400 pps. That is, in this embodiment, the pseudo pulse frequency at the time of driving the rotary motor 511 is set to 400 pps. This 400 pps is a pulse frequency that cannot be generated when the rotary motor 511 is controlled while switching the excitation phase at regular intervals. This point will be described in detail later.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 19, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4401) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4402). Subsequently, the switch process (S4403) for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of each lamp) as another process (S4404) according to the effect selection result in the reception command analysis process (S4401) described later. Alternatively, voice data (data that controls the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created and output to the voice control board 106. In addition, various random numbers for determining the effect are updated.

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the received command analysis process (S4401), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4501). If it has been received, the variable effect start processing (S4502) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4503), and if so, performs a variation effect end process (S4504). In the variation effect end processing (S4504), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4505), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4506). In the opening effect selection process (S4506), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4507), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S4508). In the round effect selection process (S4508), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect (open game effect) to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4509), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4510). In the ending effect selection process (S4510), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs, as other processing (S4511), processing based on a reception command other than the above command (for example, processing for performing V passage notification based on a V passage command indicating V passage). Do. Then, the received command analysis process is completed.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the variation effect start process (S4502), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S4601). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special operation process (S106) and information on the special figure stop symbol data. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that these information are acquired by separate commands. Further, the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 here can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variable effect pattern (S4602). Specifically, a random number for determining a variation effect pattern is acquired, and a variation start command is analyzed from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of variation pattern (P1 in FIG. 11 etc.). A variation effect pattern is selected by selecting one table and determining the acquired random number for determining the variation effect pattern using the selected table. As a result, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence / absence of the SW effect (effect button effect), the content of the SW effect, the effect development configuration, and the type of the background of the decorative pattern. The details of the content of the variable production consisting of the above will be decided. That is, once the variable effect pattern is determined, details such as whether or not the vertical movement portion 500 of the decorative movable portion 15 is executed and its timing, and whether or not the decorative rotating body 510 is executed and its timing are included. The content of the variable production is decided.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects decorative symbols (effect symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect (S4603). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. A decorative symbol is selected by selecting and determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination of the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (for example, "777") that are finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the advance notice effect (S4604). Specifically, a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. The advance notice effect is selected by selecting and determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the selected table. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect is determined.

Then, the selected variable effect pattern, the effect symbol, and the variable effect start command for starting the variable effect in the advance notice effect are set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4605), and the variable effect start process is ended. When the variable effect start command set in step S4605 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the effect. A variable effect is performed on the display screen 7a of 7.

Here, in the drive control process (S4203) of the present embodiment, as described above, the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 is switched at alternating intervals of 2 msec intervals and 3 msec intervals. As a result, the rotation motor 511 is driven at a rotation speed that is impossible when the excitation phase is switched at regular intervals. This will be described.

First, FIG. 22 shows an example of an excitation sequence when the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 is switched at a cycle of 2 msec, unlike the drive control process (S4203) in the present embodiment. As described above, the drive control process (S4203) is a process executed in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009). Therefore, in the example of FIG. 22, the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 is switched in the drive control process (S4203) executed at a cycle of 1 msec in every other drive control process (S4203). That is, it is determined whether or not to switch the exciting phase every 1 msec cycle, which is a predetermined fixed cycle, and the exciting phase of the rotary motor 511 is switched at a 2 msec cycle, which is twice the set cycle. .. Then, in the example of FIG. 22, the pulse frequency related to the switching of the exciting phase of the rotary motor 511 is 500 pps.

Further, FIG. 23 shows an example of an excitation sequence when the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 is switched at a cycle of 3 msec, unlike the drive control process (S4203) in the present embodiment. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 23, the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 is switched in the drive control process (S4203) executed at a cycle of 1 msec in every other drive control process (S4203). That is, it is determined whether or not to switch the exciting phase every 1 msec cycle, which is a fixed set cycle, and the exciting phase of the rotary motor 511 is switched at a 3 msec cycle, which is three times the set cycle. Then, in the example of FIG. 23, the pulse frequency related to the switching of the exciting phase of the rotary motor 511 is about 333 pps.

That is, both of the examples of the excitation sequences shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 are for switching the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 at regular intervals as in the conventional case. Then, it can be seen that when the switching cycle of the exciting phase is an integral multiple of 1 or more of 1 msec, which is the set cycle, the pulse frequency of the switching of the exciting phase is determined stepwise. Specifically, the pulse frequency is 500 pps when twice the setting cycle of 1 msec is set as the excitation phase switching cycle, and the pulse frequency is about 333 pps when three times the set cycle of 1 msec is set as the exciting phase switching cycle. It can be seen that the pulse frequency between and is something that could not be generated in the past.

On the other hand, FIG. 24 shows the excitation sequence of the rotary motor 511 in the drive control process (S4203) of the present embodiment. That is, FIG. 24 is an excitation sequence when the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 is switched at alternating intervals of 2 msec intervals and 3 msec intervals. Then, as described above, in the excitation sequence of this embodiment, the pulse frequency can be apparently set to 400 pps. And this 400 pps is a pulse frequency between 500 pps and about 333 pps, which could not be generated conventionally.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, by switching the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 at alternating intervals of 2 msec intervals and 3 msec intervals, a pulse frequency that could not be generated conventionally is generated in a pseudo manner. It can be seen that the rotary motor 511 is being driven. That is, in the present embodiment, the decorative rotating body 510 can be made to rotate at a rotation speed that has not been possible until now. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can provide a new hobby by rotating the decorative rotating body 510 at an unprecedented rotation speed.

That is, in the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is difficult to drive the decorative rotating body 510 by the rotating motor 511 at a pulse frequency of 500 pps. This is because the torque is insufficient due to the output performance of the rotary motor 511, and even if the decorative rotating body 510 is attempted to be rotated for the time of the rotation effect, step-out may occur. That is, 500 pps is because the time for one cycle is less than the time for one cycle of the asynchronous pulse frequency, which is the lowest pulse frequency at which the rotation motor 511 may not be driven synchronously during the rotation effect period. is there.

Therefore, it is not appropriate to use a pulse frequency of 500 pps to drive the rotation of the decorative rotating body 510. As described above, the rotation effect is executed at an important aspect in the effect. Then, if the rotation motor 511 is out of step, the rotation of the decorative rotating body 510 may stop at an important stage. Alternatively, the decorative rotating body 510 may behave differently from the original rotating effect at an important aspect in the effect. Therefore, when a pulse frequency of 500 pps is used to drive the rotation of the decorative rotating body 510, there is a possibility that the interest of the production may be lowered.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the decorative rotating body 510 can be driven by the rotating motor 511 at a pulse frequency of about 333 pps. This is because about 333 pps is longer than the time for one cycle of the asynchronous pulse frequency. However, at about 333 pps, the decorative rotating body 510 cannot be rotated at a rotation speed sufficient to give a sufficient impact to the player. That is, when the decorative rotating body 510 is rotated at about 333 pps, the rotating speed of the decorative rotating body 510 is slow, and there is a possibility that the decorative rotating body 510 may not be interesting in an important aspect in the production.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the decorative rotating body 510 can be driven by the rotating motor 511 at an apparent pulse frequency of 400 pps. As a result, step-out of the rotary motor 511 can be suppressed. Further, apparently, when the decorative rotating body 510 is subjected to the rotation effect at a pulse frequency of 400 pps, a sufficient impact can be given to the player. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the rotation effect, the excitation phase of the rotation motor 511 is switched at alternating intervals of 2 msec intervals and 3 msec intervals, thereby producing a rotation effect in an important aspect of the effect. Can be sufficiently enhanced by.

7. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a rotation motor 511, a decorative rotating body 510, and an effect control microcomputer 91. The rotary motor 511 generates a driving force in synchronization with the switching of the exciting phase. The decorative rotating body 510 performs a rotation effect by the driving force of the rotation motor 511. The effect control microcomputer 91 switches the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 between the first interval of 2 msec and the second interval of 3 msec by the sub-drive substrate 107. As a result, it is possible to cause the decorative rotating body 510 to perform a rotation effect at a rotation speed that was previously impossible. Therefore, a game machine capable of producing a highly entertaining effect by using a movable body has been realized.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment switches the excitation phase of the rotation motor 511 at alternate intervals of 2 msec intervals and 3 msec intervals by the sub drive substrate 107 during the rotation effect. .. Therefore, the decorative rotating body 510 has a rotation speed between them, which is impossible even when the excitation phase is switched at a constant cycle of 2 msec or when the excitation phase is switched at a constant cycle of 3 msec. It is possible to make a rotation effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, 500 pps is the lowest pulse frequency at which the rotation motor 511 may not be driven synchronously during the rotation effect for one cycle. The pulse frequency is less than or equal to the time for one cycle of the asynchronous pulse frequency. That is, the first interval of 2 msec is a time equal to or less than the asynchronous cycle, which is the longest period of switching the exciting phase in which the rotary motor 511 may not be driven in synchronization with the switching of the exciting phase during the period of the rotation effect. Is.

Further, about 333 pps is a pulse frequency in which the time for one cycle is longer than the time for one cycle of the asynchronous pulse frequency. That is, the second interval, 3 msec, is a longer time than the asynchronous cycle. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to cause the decorative rotating body 510 to perform a rotation effect at a highly interesting rotation speed faster than about 333 pps while suppressing step-out that occurs at 500 pps. It is possible.

When the exciting phase of the rotation motor 511 is switched at alternating intervals of 2 msec intervals and 3 msec intervals, it is considered that the motor is instantaneously rotating at 500 pps. This is because the excitation phase may be momentarily switched at intervals of 2 msec, which is the same time as at 500 pps, which is less than the asynchronous cycle. Therefore, when the exciting phase is switched at intervals of 2 msec, it is considered that the rotor may not be completely synchronized with the switching of the exciting phase momentarily.

However, in this embodiment, after switching the exciting phase at intervals of 2 msec, the exciting phase is switched at intervals of 3 msec, which is longer than the asynchronous period. For this reason, when the exciting phase is switched at 2 msec intervals, the rotor cannot be completely synchronized, and the rotor, which is slightly delayed, catches up when the exciting phase is switched at the next 3 msec interval, so that step-out is suppressed. It is thought that it is. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, by switching the excitation phase at alternating intervals between the first interval equal to or less than the asynchronous period and the second interval longer than the asynchronous period, synchronization failure due to step-out does not occur. , It is considered that the rotary motor 511 can be controlled.

Further, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the rotation motor 511 has a 2 msec interval (first interval), which is twice that, and a 3 msec interval (3 msec interval), which is three times the set cycle of 1 msec. The excitation phase is switched at alternating intervals with the second interval). That is, the ratio to the set cycle of the second interval is set to be the ratio obtained by adding 1 to the ratio to the set cycle of the first interval. That is, the first interval and the second interval are set so that the difference between them is the smallest. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to smoothly rotate the rotary motor 511 even though the exciting phases of the rotary motor 511 are switched at uneven intervals. Therefore, since the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510 can be smoothly performed, it is possible for the player to visually recognize that the decorative rotating body 510 is rotating at a constant natural speed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first interval is set to an interval equal to or less than the asynchronous cycle, the second interval is set to be longer than the asynchronous cycle, and the difference between the first interval and the second interval. Is set to be the smallest. Therefore, the rotary motor 511 can be driven at the fastest rotational speed within a range in which synchronization failure due to step-out does not occur. In general, the faster the rotation speed of the decorative rotating body 510, the greater the impact on the player. That is, the decorative rotating body 510 can be made to perform the most impactful rotation effect at the highest rotation speed that could not be set so far. This makes it possible to maximize the fun of the rotation effect by the decorative rotating body 510.

8. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured.

For example, in the above embodiment, the excitation phase is switched between the first interval and the second interval, which is longer than the first interval, only for the rotation motor 511, which is the drive source of the decorative rotating body 510. However, for example, with respect to the vertical movement motor 501 which is the drive source of the vertical movement unit 500, the excitation phase may be switched between the first interval and the second interval longer than the first interval. That is, of course, the present invention can be applied not only to the drive unit for the movable portion that performs the rotary operation but also to the drive unit for the movable portion that performs the linear operation. Further, it can be applied to a drive unit for a movable unit that operates in a trajectory in which a rotary operation and a linear operation are mixed.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the first interval is a 2 msec interval and the second interval is a 3 msec interval. However, the first interval and the second interval are not limited to the 2 msec interval and the 3 msec interval, respectively, and of course, different intervals can be used. Further, in the above embodiment, the drive control process (S4203) is performed in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009). However, the execution cycle of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is, of course, not limited to the 1 msec cycle. That is, the set cycle in which the drive control process (S4203) is executed is not limited to the 1 msec cycle.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510 is executed, and the important aspect in the effect is set as one of the scenes for notifying the player that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. The production is described as being executed only when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. However, the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510 may be executed, for example, when it is not a big hit. Further, for example, it may be executed in both the case of a big hit and the case of not a big hit.

Specifically, for example, it is possible to execute the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510 according to the expectation of the jackpot. That is, for example, the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510 is executed according to the effect in the case of a big hit and the effect in which the big hit is not won but the big hit is highly expected, and the big hit is won. It is possible not to execute it during the production with low expectation. An effect that is not won in the jackpot but has a high expectation of winning the jackpot is, for example, a strong SP reach (FIG. 11).

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, when the decorative rotating body 510 is rotated, the excitation phase of the rotating motor 511 is switched only at alternating intervals of 2 msec intervals and 3 msec intervals. However, in the above-mentioned example of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rotary motor 511 also states that the excitation phase can be switched at a fixed cycle of 3 msec. Therefore, the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 may be switched between a case where the excitation phase is switched at intervals of 2 msec and an interval of 3 msec, and a case where the excitation phase is switched at a constant cycle of 3 msec. That is, when it is possible to switch the exciting phase of the rotary motor 511 at a fixed cycle of the first interval or the second interval, control thereof may also be performed.

Specifically, for example, the effect control microcomputer 91 switches the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 at alternating intervals between the first interval and the second interval, and alternate switching control and the first interval or It may perform the constant switching control which performs only one interval of the 2nd interval at a constant interval. In this case, by alternating switching control, the decorative rotating body 510 is rotated between the rotation speed when the constant switching control is performed at the first interval and the rotation speed when the constant switching control is performed at the second interval. It can be rotated at speed. As a result, the rotation speed between the rotation speed when the constant switching control is performed at the first interval and the rotation speed when the constant switching control is performed at the second interval can be newly used by the alternating switching control. , It is possible to create variations of production using more types of rotation speeds than before. Furthermore, the speed difference in rotation of the decorative rotating body 510 between when the alternating switching control is performed and when the constant switching control is performed is constant between the time when the constant switching control is performed at the first interval and the second interval. It is possible to make it smaller than the speed difference of rotation of the decorative rotating body 510 when the switching control is performed. This makes it possible to create a variation of the effect using a slight speed difference between the alternate switching control and the constant switching control. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, as can be seen from the flow of the drive control process (S4203) shown in FIG. 18, the excitation phase of the rotating motor 511 is switched at intervals of 2 msec from the start to the end of the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510. It is performed only at alternating intervals of 3 msec. However, for example, at the start of the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510, slow-up control for accelerating the rotation of the rotation motor 511 may be performed. Further, for example, at the end of the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510, slowdown control for decelerating the rotation of the rotation motor 511 may be performed. Then, for example, when such slow-up control and slow-down control are performed together, the period during which the excitation phase of the rotary motor 511 is switched at the alternating interval between the first interval and the second interval is slow. It is from the end of the up control to the start of the slow down control.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the rotary motor 511 is described as being driven by a two-phase unipolar drive. However, the rotary motor 511 is not limited to the two-phase unipolar drive motor. For example, as the rotary motor 511, a two-phase bipolar drive motor may be used. Further, for example, as the rotary motor 511, a motor having a number of phases other than two phases can be used.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the sub drive substrate 107 is described as switching the exciting phase by two-phase excitation. However, the sub-drive substrate 107 may switch the exciting phase by one-phase excitation or 1-2-phase excitation. Specifically, when the excitation phase is switched by 1-2 phase excitation, the excitation sequence can be, for example, as shown in FIG. 25.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the ratio to the set cycle of the second interval is the ratio obtained by adding 1 to the ratio to the set cycle of the first interval. As a result, the difference between the first interval and the second interval is minimized, and the player is made to visually recognize that the decorative rotating body 510 is operating smoothly. However, by setting the ratio of the second interval to the set cycle to the ratio of the first interval to the set cycle plus an integer of 2 or more, the difference between the first interval and the second interval is large. It may be. Then, in this case, the player can be made to visually recognize that the decorative rotating body 510 is performing a jerky and awkward movement.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number. Is obtained, and based on the random number, whether or not it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called V probability machine (a game machine that controls to a high probability state based on the passage of the specific area 39), but the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a game machine. Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called ST machine (game machine that cuts the number of probabilistic changes), but once it is controlled to the high probability state, the control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game (so-called game machine). It may be configured as a probabilistic loop type gaming machine). Further, in the above embodiment, the variation of the special figure 2 is configured to be executed in preference to the variation of the special figure 1. On the other hand, the variation of the special figure 2 and the variation of the special figure 1 may be executed according to the winning order to the starting port. In this case, a storage area that can be stored by adding up the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation is provided in the RAM 84, and the determination information is stored in the storage area according to the winning order, and the oldest one in the storage order is digested. It may be configured to do so. Further, the variation of the special figure 1 may be executed even during the change of the special figure 2, and the variation of the special figure 2 may be executed even during the change of the special figure 1. That is, it may be configured as a game machine that performs so-called simultaneous fluctuations. Further, it may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer or a honey-type game machine. That is, the present invention can be suitably adopted for a game machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game nature of the game machine.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) on the condition that the jackpot is won and the special symbol indicating that is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary drum type game machine, pachislot game machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the number of medals earned by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which the bonus such as the big bonus or the regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can win a small role frequently, the state during ART or AT. Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control condition to the special game state is that after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, on the activated winning line, each combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus It is derived and displayed as the display result of the reel. Further, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition to the special game state is, for example, after winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT, the specified number of games is exhausted, and the activation timing of the ART or AT is reached. is there.

9. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means 1 to 8 are shown in the above-described embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

The invention according to means 1
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
A drive unit (rotational motor 511) capable of generating a driving force in synchronization with the switching of the exciting phase, and
An effect movable body (decorative rotating body 510) that operates by the driving force of the driving unit, and
It has a switching means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) for switching the excitation phase at a set time interval.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the switching means switches the exciting phase between a first interval (2 msec interval) and a second interval (3 msec) longer than the first interval.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by combining the switching of the exciting phase at the first interval and the switching of the exciting phase at the second interval, it is impossible to switch the exciting phase only in a fixed cycle. It is possible to move the effect movable body at a speed. That is, since it is possible to finely adjust the operation speed of the effect movable body, there is provided a game machine capable of performing a highly interesting effect by the effect movable body.

The invention according to means 2
The gaming machine according to means 1.
The switching means switches the exciting phase at alternating intervals between the first interval and the second interval during the predetermined first driving period (rotation effect) of the driving unit (from step S4303). A game machine characterized by being (up to S4308).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by switching the exciting phase at alternating intervals between the first interval and the second interval, the exciting phase is switched at a fixed cycle of the first interval, and the second It is possible to continuously operate the effect movable body during the first driving period at a speed between the case where the exciting phase is switched at regular intervals. This makes it possible to produce a highly entertaining production.

The invention according to means 3
In the gaming machine described in means 2.
A game characterized by having a constant switching means for switching the exciting phase at a fixed cycle of either the first interval or the second interval during a predetermined second driving period of the driving unit. Machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the speed difference between the operating speeds of the effect movable body between the first driving period and the second driving period is made as small as possible when the exciting phases are switched at regular intervals. It is possible. As a result, the effect movable body can be operated in the first driving period at a slightly faster or slightly slower speed than in the second driving period, which was impossible in the past. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect.

The invention according to means 4
In the gaming machine described in means 2.
A first constant switching means for switching the exciting phase at a fixed cycle of the first interval during a predetermined second driving period of the driving unit.
A gaming machine characterized by having a second constant switching means for switching the exciting phase at a fixed cycle of the second interval during a predetermined third driving period of the driving unit.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the speed difference between the operating speeds of the effect movable body between the first drive period and the second drive period, and the effect movable body between the first drive period and the third drive period. It is possible to make the speed difference of the operating speed of the moving body smaller than the speed difference of the operating speed of the effect movable body between the second driving period and the third driving period. That is, it is possible to operate the effect movable body at an operating speed between the operating speed of the second driving period and the operating speed of the third driving period, which was not possible in the past in the first driving period. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect.

The invention according to means 5
The gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 4.
The first interval is equal to or less than the asynchronous cycle, which is the longest cycle of switching the exciting phase in which the driving unit may not be driven in synchronization with the switching of the exciting phase during the first driving period. Yes,
A gaming machine characterized in that the second interval is a time longer than the asynchronous cycle.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to suppress synchronization failure due to step-out even though the first interval, which may cause step-out when the excitation phase is switched at a fixed cycle, is used. it can.

The invention according to means 6
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
The switching means
It is determined whether or not to switch the excitation phase for each set cycle which is a predetermined cycle (drive control process (S4203) executed in a 1 msec cycle), and at the same time.
A gaming machine characterized in that the second interval is such that the ratio to the set cycle is a ratio obtained by adding 1 to the ratio of the first interval to the set cycle.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the difference between the first interval and the second interval is set to be the smallest, the exciting phase is set between the first interval and the second interval which is different from the first interval. It is possible to operate the effect movable part smoothly in spite of the switching of. Therefore, it is possible to make the player visually recognize that the effect movable body is operating at a constant natural speed.

The invention according to means 7
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
The switching means
It is determined whether or not to switch the excitation phase for each set cycle which is a predetermined cycle (drive control process (S4203) executed in a 1 msec cycle), and at the same time.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second interval is an interval in which the ratio to the set cycle is the ratio obtained by adding an integer of 2 or more to the ratio of the first interval to the set cycle. ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the difference between the first interval and the second interval is set to be large, it is impossible when the excitation phase is switched to the effect movable body at regular intervals. It is possible to make awkward and awkward movements. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect.

The invention according to means 8
The gaming machine according to means 1.
It is determined whether or not the switching means switches the exciting phase at each set cycle, which is a predetermined cycle, during the first predetermined drive period (rotation effect) of the drive unit (executed at a cycle of 1 msec). The driving control process (S4203)) is performed, and the exciting phase is switched (steps S4303 to S4308) at alternating intervals between the first interval and the second interval. Machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the excitation phase is switched at alternating intervals between the first interval and the second interval during the first driving period. Therefore, during the first drive period, the effect can be moved at a speed between the case where the exciting phase is switched at a fixed cycle of the first interval and the case where the exciting phase is switched at a fixed cycle of the second interval. It is possible to move the body continuously. This makes it possible to produce a highly entertaining production.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 7a ... Display screen 15 ... Decorative movable part 500 ... Vertical moving part 501 ... Vertical moving motor 510 ... Decorative rotating body (directing moving part)
511 ... Rotation motor (drive unit)
90 ... Sub-control board 91 ... Microcomputer for effect control (switching means)
99 ... Sub control unit 107 ... Sub drive board

Claims (1)

A game machine is controlled to an advantageous special game state to the player based on the establishment of the pre-Me-determined control conditions,
A drive unit capable of generating a synchronization with the driving force to the switching of the excitation磁相,
An effect movable body that operates by the driving force of the driving unit,
It has a switching means for switching the excitation phase at a set time interval, and has.
The switching means
During the predetermined first drive period of the drive unit, the exciting phase is switched at alternating intervals between the first interval and the second interval longer than the first interval .
During the second drive period, which is different from the first drive period, the exciting phase is switched at the second interval.
When the first interval is a constant cycle and the excitation phase is continuously switched during the first driving period, the driving unit is not driven in synchronization with the switching of the exciting phase. There is a time,
The second interval can drive the driving unit in synchronization with the switching of the exciting phase when the excitation phase is continuously switched during the first driving period in the fixed cycle. A game machine characterized by being time .

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