JP6798936B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As an example of a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into the gaming area by a launching device, and the gaming medium wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area. There is a pachinko game machine that can be granted. Further, as another example of the game machine, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko game machine, the player presses the start lever. There is a slot machine that starts variable display of a display symbol by a variable display device by operating it and can give a predetermined game value based on the derived display result.

As such a game machine, there is one in which movable members can be moved so as to overlap each other on the front side of the liquid crystal screen (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-24303

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, when the movable member retracts from the front side of the screen after the effect image is displayed according to the movement of the movable member, it may be difficult to improve the game entertainment. there were.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that enhances the game entertainment.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is an image display means capable of displaying an image. A movable control means for controlling a movable member that can move to at least a first position and a second position overlapping a predetermined area of the image display means is provided, and at least the second position is displayed as a display of the image display means. The first display is performed at a position that does not overlap with the movable member in the moved state, and the movable member is newly added to a region including at least the predetermined region according to the movement from the second position to the first position. The second display is performed, the first display is performed, and then the second display is performed, and the first display and the second display can be performed at the same time, and the first display and the second display can be performed at the same time. The display has a plurality of display modes suggesting the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state, and is controlled to the advantageous state according to the combination of the display mode of the first display and the display mode of the second display. A predetermined effect having different expectations is executed, and after the execution of the predetermined effect, a special effect suggesting that the control is controlled to the advantageous state is executed.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the other gaming machine is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) and an image display means (for example, an image display) capable of displaying an image. A movable member (for example, a movable effect device 173, etc.) that can move to at least a first position (for example, a retracted position) and a second position (for example, an advance position) that overlaps the front side of the image display means. ) Is provided, and as a display of the image display means, a first display (for example, a position that does not overlap with the movable member in a state of being moved to the second position) is provided. (For example, advancement correspondence display) is performed, and the second display (for example, return interlocking display) is performed in connection with the movement of the movable member from the second position to the first position. A predetermined effect (for example, a development effect) is executed in combination with the second display.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the feeling of interlocking between the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means, and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), it may be notified that the predetermined state is controlled by the predetermined effect (for example, a state in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed).
In such a configuration, the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means can be used to improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (2), the predetermined state may be controlled to an effect state for notifying whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
In such a configuration, the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means can be used to improve the game entertainment.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3), the display mode of the first display and the display mode of the second display may each have a plurality of types of display modes (for example). (See FIG. 17 (A)).
In such a configuration, the degree of attention to the first display and the second display can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), the ratio controlled to the advantageous state may be different depending on the combination of the display mode of the first display and the display mode of the second display (for example, FIG. 17 (B)).
In such a configuration, the degree of attention to the first display and the second display can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, the display mode of the first display has a single type of display mode, and the display mode of the second display has a plurality of types of display. There may be an aspect.
In such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the second display and improve the game entertainment.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6), the second display may be performed at least at a position overlapping the movable member in a state of being moved to the second position. ..
In such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the feeling of interlocking between the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means, and improve the interest of the game.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7), the second display may start when the movable member starts moving from the second position to the first position. Good.
In such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the feeling of interlocking between the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means, and improve the interest of the game.

(9) In any of the game machines (1) to (8), the first position may be the origin position of the movable member (see, for example, FIG. 20A).
In such a configuration, the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means can be used to improve the game entertainment.

(10) In any of the game machines (1) to (9) above, a return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position (for example, an origin return operation indicated by a dotted arrow (1) in FIG. 27 (B)). , The origin return operation indicated by the dotted arrow (1) in FIG. 27 (C), the origin return operation indicated by the dotted arrow (1) and the arrow (2) in FIG. 27 (D), etc.) are performed, and the return is performed. The initial operation of the movable member (for example, the initial operation indicated by the solid line arrow or the broken line arrow in FIGS. 27 (A) to 27 (D)) may be performed according to the mode of the operation.
In such a configuration, a suitable initial operation can be performed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss. It is a figure which shows the setting example of various commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production decision processing at the time of a start opening winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the decision example of the production at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the reach effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination example of the development production display content and the jackpot expectation degree. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect execution timing. It is a figure which shows the production execution example. It is a figure which shows the effect execution example using the movable effect device in the modification. It is a block diagram which shows the movable production apparatus and the like in the modification. It is a block diagram which shows the movable production apparatus and the like in the modification. It is a block diagram which shows the movable production apparatus and the like in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting example of the initial operation in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the long initial operation in the modification. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the initial operation in the modification. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the initial operation in the modification.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), and are identified in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol"), which is a plurality of types of possible identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each have a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to the number or symbol. Variable display of multiple types of special symbols composed of, etc. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". ..

A plurality of types of special symbols variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be given symbol numbers for identifying each. As an example, the special symbol indicating the "-" symbol may have "0" as the symbol number, and "1" to "9" may be attached as the symbol number for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. ..

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effects images. On the screen of the image display device 5, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game are supported. For example, in a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Fluctuations in the decorative symbols (for example, scrolling in the vertical direction) are started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display in the special symbol game, the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 are displayed. At, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. The display result in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is also called the variable display result. In particular, the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is also referred to as the special figure display result.

As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "deriving"). In addition, to derive and display various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to display identification information such as a decorative symbol as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and end the variable display. .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes "0" and the decoration is displayed. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

A first hold display unit 5HR, a second hold display unit 5HL, and an active display unit AHA are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. The first hold display unit 5HR displays the number of first special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The first special figure hold storage number is the number of variable display holdes corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second hold display unit 5HL displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The second special figure hold storage number is the number of variable display holdes corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. To hold the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by doing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, etc., it is still started in response to the established start condition. No variable display is put on hold.

For example, when the first start prize is generated when the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening, the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A (first start condition). ) Is satisfied, and if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the number of stored first special figures is 1. It is added (incremented), and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, due to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball passes (enters) the second start prize opening, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition). ) Is satisfied, and if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure hold storage number is 1. It is added (incremented), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the number of stored special figures of the first special figure is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1. If the number of reserved first special figures reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") when the first start prize is generated, the first start condition is not satisfied and is based on the start prize. The special figure game is invalidated, and only the prize ball may be paid out. Further, if the number of reserved second special figures reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") when the second start prize is generated, the second start condition is not satisfied and is based on the start prize. The special figure game is invalidated, and only the prize ball may be paid out.

In the first hold display unit 5HR, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display unit 5HL, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. In this way, the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL perform the hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not been started yet. The variable display hold storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number is also particularly referred to as a total hold storage number. The term "special figure reserved memory" usually refers to a concept including all of the first special figure reserved memory, the second special figure reserved memory, and the total reserved memory, but in particular, some of them (for example, the number of reserved memory). It may also refer to the concept of including the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved memories).

A display for displaying the number of special figure reservations may be provided together with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, or in place of the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL. .. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special symbol hold storage can be specified on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL. A first hold display 25A and a second hold display 25B for displaying are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The number of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B corresponds to, for example, the upper limit values (for example, “4”) of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number, respectively (for example, 4 It is configured to include (1) LEDs.

A movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 2 is provided as a movable member for effect in the vicinity of a predetermined edge portion on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the movable effect device 173 may be housed inside a decorative member that decorates the display screen in the vicinity of the lower edge portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. The movable effect device 173 may be connected to an actuator (operation motor) included in the movable device drive unit 16 shown in FIG. 2 via a predetermined link mechanism. The actuator transmits power to the movable effect device 173 to make the movable effect device 173 movable between the retracted position (first position) and the advanced position (second position). The movable effect device 173 is not limited to a device that can move only between the retracted position and the advanced position, and may be movable to another position that is the third position. The movable effect device 173 moves upward from the retracted position, stops at an advanced position overlapping the front side of the display screen of the image display device 5, and then returns to the retracted position.

When the movable effect device 173 is housed inside the decorative member, the movable effect device 173 is in the retracted position (first position) as the origin position. The advance position of the movable effect device 173 is predetermined as a position overlapping on the front side of the display screen of the image display device 5. When the movable effect device 173 is in the retracted position, since the movable effect device 173 is not located at an overlapping position on the front side of the display screen in the image display device 5, the visual recognition of the display by the image display device 5 is not hindered. On the other hand, when the movable effect device 173 is in the advanced position, since the movable effect device 173 is located at an overlapping position on the front side of the display screen in the image display device 5, at least a part of the display screen in the image display device 5 is visually recognized. Is hindered. Therefore, when the movable effect device 173 is in the advanced position, it becomes difficult or impossible for the player to visually recognize at least a part of the display screen on the image display device 5. Even when the movable effect device 173 is in the retracted position, the visibility of a part of the display screen in the image display device 5 may be hindered, but the movable effect device 173 is in the advanced position within the range in which the visual recognition is hindered. It suffices if it is set to be narrower than a certain time.

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed to a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second start winning opening.

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second starting winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. It may be configured so that the game ball is less likely to enter (pass) than in the open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has a first variable state such as an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second starting winning opening or an expanded open state, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) in the first variable state. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state where it is difficult to pass (enter).

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game medium), and the first reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is (for example, "4") or less, the first starting condition is satisfied. If a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, and the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit value. The second starting condition is satisfied.

The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the game balls to be prize balls, or may give points corresponding to the number of game balls to be prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door is in the closed state and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball passes through (entering) the big winning door. ) It becomes easier. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is a first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol (also called "ordinary diagram" or "ordinary diagram") is variably displayed (variable display). Such a variable display of a normal pattern is called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game"). A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided to hold (store) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator hangs when the player holds the operation stick). There is. The trigger button can be instructed by a player holding the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pushing and pulling the trigger button with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). It suffices if it is configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation stick. The trigger sensor may change the output state (off state and on state) of the first motion detection signal depending on whether or not the player has detected an motion such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button of the stick controller 31A. it can.

A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation stick may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. A pair of) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor. The controller sensor unit 35A responds to the output state (off state and on state, tilting direction) of the second motion detection signal depending on whether or not the player has detected an motion such as a tilting operation of the stick controller 31A with respect to the operation stick. The output value, etc.) can be changed.

The member forming the upper plate includes a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's operation action performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. The push sensor 35B can change the output state (off state and on state) of the third motion detection signal depending on whether or not a motion by the player such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, and a movable device drive unit 16 for driving the movable effect device 173. A drive relay board 17 for relaying a control signal output from the effect control board 12 is also mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back surface of the game board of the pachinko game machine 1.

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

For example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted on the main board 11. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting the game ball and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the winning door.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, and the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, based on the reception of the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the movable production device 173 are installed. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations of the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It has a function of determining the control content for causing an electric component for effect such as a unit to execute a predetermined effect operation.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes voice signal processing for this purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling lamp output provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is a game effect lamp 9, a decorative LED, or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and a second start port switch 22B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. The wiring is connected. The various switches may have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a switch called a sensor. Further, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like is connected to the main board 11.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. It includes lamp control commands used to control lighting operations of decorative LEDs and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, in which the first byte represents MODE (command classification) and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data may always be "1", and the first bit of the EXT data may be set in advance so as to be "0".

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may have at least a RAM 102 built in in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

In the game control microcomputer 100, numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game is updatablely counted by, for example, a random number circuit 104. Random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as a random number circuit 104, or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. You may. For example, a predetermined random value is shown in a random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100, or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102. Numerical data may be stored, and the CPU 103 may update the stored value periodically or irregularly so that the random value is updated.

In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 is configured with table data that constitutes a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals that are various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table that stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data to be used is stored. In the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored in a rewritable manner.

The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. The display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in 5, the random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

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

The effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, and RAM 122 may be included in the one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the voice control board 13. Wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14, wiring for transmitting a drive signal to the movable device drive unit 16 via the drive relay board 17, and the like. It is connected. Further, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

In the effect control board 12, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation is updatablely counted by a random number circuit 124, a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the like. .. The random number used to control such an effect operation is also called an effect random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various effect determination random values such as a random value for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of a decorative symbol and a random value for determining a notice effect is counted. , Controlled updatable.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 contains a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination tables, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern includes, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, movable member control data, operation detection control data, etc.) and an end code associated with the effect control process timer determination value. It consists of included process data. Various data used for controlling the effect operation are stored in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content for the display of the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 or the like. For example, the display control unit 123 determines the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the image data used for displaying the effect image, the display position of the effect image, and the like. Based on these decisions, control is performed to execute variable display of decorative patterns and various effect displays. The display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, or the like. The VDP may be a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or a microprocessor for image processing generally called a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. It may be configured.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. And are included. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (effect sound signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive signal) transmitted to the movable device drive unit 16 via the drive relay board 17, and the like are output.

The movable device drive unit 16 drives the movable effect device 173 based on a command (drive signal) transmitted from the effect control board 12 via the drive relay board 17, to arrange the movable effect device 173. It can be moved between the retracted position (origin position), which is the first position, and the advanced position, which is the second position.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hit ball is launched based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) of a ball hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area by a launch motor or the like provided in the device. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is released by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection or the like. After that, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts. Will be done.

When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is pressed by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second starting condition is satisfied due to the detection of. After that, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B starts. Will be done. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol start condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is established. After that, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous normal symbol game has ended. In this normal symbol game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the variable display result of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol loss". In response to the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed so that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B becomes the tilting position. , Closing control or normal opening control that returns to the vertical position after a predetermined time is performed.

When the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, it is special. Whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted toward the effect control board 12.

After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "middle", and "right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (directed symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are also referred to as left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol, respectively. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the definite special that results in the variable display of the special symbol. When the symbol is derived and displayed, the image display device 5 derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol.

When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes a "big hit" (specific display result), which is an advantageous specific gaming state for the player. It is controlled to the jackpot game state. That is, whether or not the variable display game state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result becomes a "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a variable display result of the special symbol, when the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes "miss" (non-specific display result). The jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state is included in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "big hit", it is determined in advance in the display area of the image display device 5. A definite decorative pattern that is a combination of big hits is derived and displayed. As an example, the same decorative symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", so that the jackpot combination is confirmed. It suffices if the decorative pattern is derived and displayed.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state which is advantageous for the player. Then, a period until a predetermined upper limit of opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the large winning opening and a winning ball is generated. During the period until, a round game (simply also called "round") in which the big winning opening is continuously opened is executed. During the period other than the execution period of such a round game, the large winning opening is closed, and the winning ball is difficult or impossible to be generated. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the jackpot game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, "2" or "15") is reached.

When the variable display result is "big hit", it suffices to include the case where the big hit type is any one of "non-probable change", "probable change", and "probable change". When the jackpot type is "non-probability change" or "probability change", the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a round game in the jackpot game state in the first state advantageous to the player (the jackpot is open). A normal open round is executed in which the upper limit time is relatively long (for example, 29.5 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable", the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (the jackpot is open) is relatively short as a round game in the jackpot game state. A short-term open round of time (eg 0.1 seconds) is performed. The jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as the first specific game state. The jackpot game state in which the short-term open round is executed is also referred to as the second specific game state.

In the jackpot game state when the jackpot type is "probability", the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the jackpot is opened by the jackpot door). The upper limit of the open state) is the second period (for example, 0.1 seconds) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. In the short-term opening round, the same control as in the case where the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the large winning opening is controlled to be the second period. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of executions of the round game is less than the number of executions of the first round (for example, "15"), which is the number of executions of the normal open round (for example, "2"). ) May be used. That is, the jackpot game state in which the short-term open round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the jackpot in each round game as compared with the jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed. The change period may be at least one of the second period, which is shorter than the first period, and the second round, in which the number of round games executed is less than the number of the first round. Just do it.

When such a short-term open round is executed, if a game ball wins in the large winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained. However, since the opening period of the big prize opening is the second period (0.1 seconds, etc.), it becomes a big hit game state in which no balls (prize balls) can be substantially obtained. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state (second specific gaming state) based on the jackpot type being "abrupt" is the jackpot gaming state (first specific) based on the jackpot type being "non-probability" or "probability". It becomes a more disadvantageous game state for the player than the game state). In this way, based on the fact that the jackpot type is "non-probability change" or "probability change", when the jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed is reached, the first prize ball is likely to pass through the jackpot. In the changing mode, control is performed to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into a first state (open state) and a second state (closed state). On the other hand, in the case of a big hit game state in which a short-term open round is executed based on the big hit type being "probable", the second change mode in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the big winning opening is special. Control is performed to change the variable winning ball device 7 into a first state (open state) and a second state (closed state).

After the jackpot game state ends, the probability that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to a probability variation state that is higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined probability variation control condition. There is. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, such as the variable display being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or the jackpot game state being started before the number of times the variable display is executed reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until it is done. The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next jackpot game state is started, regardless of the number of times the variable display is executed. After the jackpot game state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a shorter time state than the normal state. In the time saving state, a predetermined time saving end condition is satisfied, such as the variable display being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or the jackpot game state being started before the number of times the variable display is executed reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until it is done. As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the gaming state becomes the time saving state after the jackpot gaming state ends. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability change" or "probability change", the game state becomes the probability change state after the jackpot game state ends.

In the probabilistic state or the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous changing mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening than in the normal state. And the second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is "normal". Control to improve the probability of "hit the figure" compared to the normal state, tilt control time to control the tilt of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "hit the normal figure" The normal variable winning ball device 6B is changed into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by controlling to make the normal variable winning ball device 6B longer than in the normal state and by controlling to increase the number of tilts as compared with the normal state. Just do it. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B into the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous changing mode is called high opening control (also referred to as "advantageous opening control" or "high base control"). Is called. By being controlled to such a probabilistic state or a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the special gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Even when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the high opening control may not be performed.

In the image display device 5, the decorative symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) are stopped in a state of being consistent with the jackpot combination for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to rocking, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple decorative symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the display positions being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. As a reach effect, a character image (an effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, the display mode of the background image is changed, and a moving image different from the decorative pattern is displayed. An effect operation different from changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be executed. Not only the display of the image display device 5, but also the sound output by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting mode (blinking) of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are different from the production mode before the reach mode. What to do may be included in the reach production. The reach state and its state are called the reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not a jackpot combination, a “miss” occurs and the variable display state ends.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as reliability or jackpot reliability) differs depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it can be suggested that the ratio of the variable display result to the "big hit" differs depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal reach effect (normal reach) and a super reach effect (super reach) are preset. Then, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the variable display result may be a "big hit" (big hit expectation), that is, the big hit game state is controlled as compared with the case where the reach effect of the normal reach is executed. The rate of being done increases. The reach effect of the super reach may include a plurality of types of reach effects including a super reach that executes a specific reach effect in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of other super reach. As described above, the state in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed can be included in the effect state for notifying whether or not the jackpot game state as an advantageous state is controlled. More generally, the state in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed may be specified as a state different from the state in the other variable display and the state in which the variable display is not performed.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". Depending on the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, a variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed. As an example, it suffices if variable display effects such as "pseudo-ream", "slip", and "development chance eye" can be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Whether or not these variable display effects are executed may be determined in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main board 11 side.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect and other variable display effects, the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, such as displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, or outputting a voice, is performed. Depending on the effect operation different from the above, whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state at a predetermined rate, whether or not the reach effect by super reach is executed at a predetermined rate, and the variable display result at a predetermined rate are " A notice effect may be executed that suggests whether or not the player will be a big hit so that the player can recognize it.

The effect operation that becomes the advance notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Is executed (started) before the reach mode is reached (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right"). Further, the advance notice effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a "big hit" may include one executed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode. In this way, the advance notice effect can be in the big hit game state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the derivation of the finalized special symbol or the confirmed decorative symbol which is the variable display result. Anything that can foretell sex will do. A plurality of advance notice patterns are prepared in advance according to the content (effect mode) of the effect operation when the advance notice effect is executed.

The advance notice effect includes a look-ahead advance notice effect (also referred to as a look-ahead effect). The look-ahead notice effect is started before the variable display is executed, which is the target (notice target) for which the variable display result will be a "big hit" or not, and the variable display is changed according to the effect mode. The result is a "big hit", and the ratio controlled to the big hit game state is different. In particular, the look-ahead notice effect that continuously gives notice over the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special figure games is also called a continuous notice effect. In the look-ahead notice effect, before the variable display to be notified is started, for example, a notice is given as to whether or not the variable display result becomes a "big hit" based on the hold memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start prize. The production operation for doing is started. In contrast to the look-ahead notice effect, the notice effect whose execution is started after the variable display to be notified is started is called a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice, the variable notice, or a variable display during notice effect). Will be done.

As an example of the look-ahead notice effect, the display part of the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and the display part of the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL are changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal time. By doing so, it is possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect of "hold display change" that gives a notice of whether or not a "big hit" occurs in the variable display to be noticed. More specifically, the display color in the display part that displays the number of special figure reservations that can be specified is a specific color (for example, red, green, or blue) different from the predetermined color (for example, white) in the normal state. By doing so, it is sufficient to be able to notify that the rate (possibility) of the variable display result being a "big hit" is higher than usual. In addition, by setting the display pattern in the first hold display and the second hold display to a specific pattern (for example, Sakura pattern) different from the normal one, the ratio (possibility) that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than usual. It may be possible to notify that the price is high. Alternatively, the ratio (possibility) that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is usually obtained by changing the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display to a display mode indicating a predetermined message (for example, "secret"). It may be possible to notify that it is higher than. The pre-reading notice effect of "hold display change" is also referred to as a hold display change notice or a hold display change effect.

The look-ahead notice effect executed based on the occurrence of the start prize is executed (started) after the start prize occurs, before the player can determine whether or not the notice content by the look-ahead notice effect is realized. Anything is fine. For example, the look-ahead notice effect that announces that a certain start prize may occur may result in a reach state, rather than at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol based on the occurrence of the start prize becomes the reach state (or non-reach state). Anything that is executed (started) before may be used. In addition, the look-ahead notice effect that announces that the variable display result may become a "big hit" due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is at least more than the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display based on the occurrence of the start prize. Anything that is executed (started) before may be used.

When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode is "non-reach" ("normal"). It includes a case where the variable display mode is "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") and a case where the variable display mode is "reach loss". When the variable display mode is "non-reach", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state, and a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that does not reach the reach (non-reach). Reach combination) is displayed (derived) as a stop. When the variable display mode is "reach", the reach effect is executed after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and then the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, and finally the jackpot combination is A combination of predetermined decorative symbols (reach combination) that does not become is stopped and displayed (derived). The decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination and the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol which is the lost symbol.

In this embodiment, a plurality of effect modes having different effect modes are prepared in advance as the effect states in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As an example, two effect modes, an effect mode A and an effect mode B, are provided. In the effect mode A, the hold display change effect can be executed, whereas in the effect mode B, the hold display change effect is not executed. The plurality of effect modes include, for example, the display of the effect image (background image, character image, display color, shape, size, fluctuation direction, display presence / absence of the decorative pattern itself, etc.) on the screen of the image display device 5. The mode, the sound output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting mode in the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, or various production modes in which some or all of them are combined may be different from each other.

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

When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings.

In the game control main process, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined state recovery condition is satisfied. The state recovery condition is a condition for returning the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state when the power supply is stopped. As an example of the state recovery condition, when the clear signal is off, the power supply stop processing is performed, the parity check result of the backup data is normal, and all of these requirements are satisfied. It may be determined that the state recovery condition is satisfied. The clear signal is an output signal of the clear switch input via the input port of the I / O 105. The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. In the power supply stop processing, when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the state data and the like are temporarily restored in order to restore the game state of the pachinko game machine and the internal state of the game control microcomputer 100. It is a data protection process that backs up to. The data to be backed up is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the backup RAM area of the RAM 102. Since the backup RAM area is supplied with electric power from the backup power source, the stored contents can be retained for a predetermined time even if the electric power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. The parity check of the backup data is performed by comparing the checksum calculated from the stored data when the power supply is stopped in the RAM 102 with the checksum calculated and saved from the data backed up in the processing when the power supply is stopped. If they match, the check result is judged to be normal.

When it is determined in the game control main process that the state recovery condition is satisfied, the game state recovery process is performed. In the game state recovery process, for example, the contents of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 may be sequentially set in the work area of the RAM 102. When the game state recovery process is executed, a setting for transmitting a power failure recovery designation command or the like to the effect control board 12 is made.

If it is determined in the game control main process that the state recovery condition is not satisfied, the initialization process is performed. In the initialization process, after the RAM 102 is cleared, the contents of the initialization setting table may be sequentially set in the work area of the RAM 102. When the initialization process is executed, the setting for transmitting the initialization designation command to the effect control board 12 is made.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, ordinary symbol process processing, command control processing, and other games in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It includes processing to control the progress of.

The switch process is a process of determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The error processing on the main side is a processing for performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and making it possible to generate a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 by software.

As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. It suffices if the random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result is included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit game state. The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-probability", "probability", and "probability" when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random value used for the purpose. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of prepared patterns. The random number value MR5 for determining the normal figure display result is in a closed state (normally open) of the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B with the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal figure game as "per normal figure". It is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the open state (expanded open state) in which the game ball easily passes (enters) more frequently than the state).

In the special symbol process process included in the game control timer interrupt process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is displayed on the special symbol display device 4. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the operation and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20, and sets the variable display of the normal symbol and the tilting operation of the movable wing piece on the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is a process that enables. In the normal symbol process processing, as high-opening control accompanying the time reduction control, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and each time. Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol will be "per normal" in the normal game, and the normal variable winning ball device based on the variable display result being "per normal" A part or all of control is performed in which the tilt control time for tilt control of the movable wing piece in 6B is made longer than in the normal state, and the number of tilts is increased as in the normal state.

The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, set the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal to turn the effect control INT signal on for a predetermined time and then turn it off. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit, etc.). And execute.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first starts based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of reserved special figures reserved for the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4") is determined (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 holds the first special figure by reading the first hold storage count value, which is the stored value of the first hold storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.). It suffices if the number of memories can be specified. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area (game control buffer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102. The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

When the first start port switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4") is determined (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 holds the second special figure by reading the second hold storage count value, which is the stored value of the second hold storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.). It suffices if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to "2" (step S206).

After executing any of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the hold storage count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be added by 1 (step S207). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). The second reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied ( It is updated to increment). That is, when the first start condition is satisfied, the number of reserved first special figure is updated to increase by 1, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the number of reserved second special figure is updated to increase by 1. .. At this time, the total hold storage count value, which is the stored value of the total hold storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.), is updated so as to be added by 1 (step S208).

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning prize (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number for determining the special figure display result is determined from the numerical data updated by the random number counter or the like provided in the predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored as hold data by being set at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210).

In the process of step S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is "2", it is held. The data is set in the second special figure reservation storage unit. The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure game in which the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start winning is generated, but has not yet started. The special figure game) using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is stored as a hold memory. In the second special figure holding storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, and the second starting winning is generated, but the special drawing game has not been started yet. (Special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as a hold memory.

The first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game balls) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and is based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the passage (entry) of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like are stored as pending data. Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ), Whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot game state, which of the plurality of jackpot types is used when the variable display result is "big hit", and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example). It is a hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a reach effect of super reach.

The second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order with the second starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number, and is based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the passage (entry) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like are stored as pending data. Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ), Whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot game state, which of the plurality of jackpot types is used when the variable display result is "big hit", and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example). It is a hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a reach effect of super reach.

Following the process of step S210, a setting for transmitting a start port winning designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is made (step S211). Subsequently, the random number value determination process at the time of winning is executed (step S212). After that, the setting for transmitting the hold storage number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is made (step S213). Further, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and then the start prize is won. The judgment process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid start prize for the game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be reliably completed.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S212 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number value determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result is set as a "big hit" in the special symbol normal processing (step S110, FIG. 8 in FIG. 3) described later, and the jackpot game state. It is decided whether or not to control it, and the fluctuation pattern is decided. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process in step S212 at the starting winning timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, and the random value MR3 determined as the variable pattern that sets the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state. Judgment as to whether or not it is. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the starting winning opening is started, whether or not the special symbol display result becomes a "big hit" and the decoration Whether or not to reach the reach state during the variable display of the symbol is predicted, and based on this prediction result, whether or not to execute the advance notice effect which is the look-ahead effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side. Can be determined. That is, in the winning random number value determination process, it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot game state as an advantageous state is controlled and whether or not variable display according to a specific fluctuation pattern is executed before each determination. it can.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time saving flag and the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (game control flag setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102, for example, to perform a pachinko game. The current gaming state of the machine 1 is specified (step S41). More specifically, when the probability change flag is on, the game state is the probability change state, when the probability change flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the game state is the time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are When it is off, it may be specified that it is in the normal state. Further, by confirming the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area (game control flag control unit, etc.) of the RAM 102, it is possible to determine whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state. I just need to be able to identify it.

The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state thus specified is in the jackpot gaming state (step S42). At this time, if it is determined that the jackpot is not being achieved, it is further determined whether or not the high base is in the high open control accompanying the time reduction control in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S43). When it is determined in step S42 that the jackpot is being hit (step S42; Yes), or when it is determined in step S43 that the base is high (step S43; Yes), the start port buffer value is "2". It is determined whether or not it is (step S44).

When it is determined in step S43 that the base is not high (step S43; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the start port buffer value is "2" (step S44; Yes), FIG. Various variable display contents are determined by using the random number values extracted in the process of step S209 shown in. In this embodiment, the variable display contents to be determined at the time of starting winning include "big hit", "super reach confirmation at the time of loss", "reach confirmation at the time of loss", and "general at the time of loss".

The CPU 101 sets a jackpot determination range in order to determine whether or not the variable display content is a "big hit". For example, from the specific display result determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state (table data for determining the special figure display result). ) Is selected. In the table data for determining the special figure display result, the range of the determined value to which the special figure display result is assigned to "big hit" may be set as the big hit determination range. This jackpot determination range is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the process of step S209. At this time, if the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, the variable display content is determined to be "big hit".

When it is determined that the variable display content is not "big hit" in response to the random value MR1 being outside the range of the big hit determination range, the super reach confirmation range and reach confirmation range at the time of loss are set. The super reach confirmation range and reach confirmation range at the time of loss are random values that can be determined as a fluctuation pattern with reach effect including super reach or normal reach regardless of the number of special figure reserved memories (random value for determining fluctuation pattern). The range of the numerical value MR3) may be predetermined.

When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, it is prepared in advance by using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. The fluctuation pattern used in this variable display is determined from the plurality of fluctuation patterns. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is assigned to any of the plurality of fluctuation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determination value matching the random number value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the present variable display. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used at the time of loss when the variable display result is "loss", the allocation of the determination values for a plurality of variation patterns is the first characteristic as shown in FIGS. 10 (B1) and 10 (B2). It differs depending on the number of reserved memories in the figure and the number of stored memories in the second special figure. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) fluctuation pattern regardless of the number of first special figure reserved storage and the second special figure reserved storage number. In the table data constituting such a fluctuation pattern determination table, among the determination values assigned to the fluctuation pattern with superreach, the range of the determination values assigned to the fluctuation pattern with superreach regardless of the number of reserved special figures. However, it suffices if it is predetermined as a super reach determination range. In addition, in the table data constituting the variation pattern determination table, among the determination values assigned to the variation patterns with reach effect including normal reach, they are assigned to the variation pattern with reach effect regardless of the number of special figure reserved storages. The range of the determined value may be predetermined as the reach determination range.

FIG. 6 shows an example of determining the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss when the variable display result is “loss”. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time reduction control, a fluctuation pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 10B1 are assigned to the variation patterns is used. In this case, if the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300", it is determined that the fluctuation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of stored memory in the first special figure. .. On the other hand, if the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "271" to "300", it is uncertain whether or not superreach is involved according to the number of reserved memory of the first special figure. , It is confirmed that the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect including the normal reach is determined regardless of at least the number of the first special figure reserved memory.

Further, during the time reduction in which the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state accompanied by a time reduction control or a time reduction state, a variation pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 10 (B2) are assigned to the variation patterns is used. Be done. In this case, if the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300", it is determined that the fluctuation pattern accompanied by superreach is determined regardless of the number of stored memory in the second special figure. .. On the other hand, if the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "289" to "300", it is determined that the fluctuation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the number of stored memory in the second special figure. ..

The number of special figure reservations (first special figure reservations, second special figure reservations) when the start winning is generated does not match the number of special figure reservations when the variable display is actually started. Not limited to this, it may change due to the execution of variable display or the occurrence of a new start prize after the start prize has occurred. Therefore, the table data selected due to the difference in the number of reserved special figures may not match between the judgment result at the start winning and the determination of the fluctuation pattern at the start of the variable display, and the specific fluctuation pattern may be set in advance at the start winning. It is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not it will be decided. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is "missing", the determination value assigned to at least the variation pattern with super reach or the variation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is determined. Special figure Contains a common decision value regardless of the number of reserved memories. Therefore, regardless of whether or not it is confirmed that the fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach is determined regardless of the number of special figure hold memories at the start winning prize or the start of variable display in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the reach effect including the normal reach It can be determined whether or not it is confirmed that the fluctuation pattern accompanied by is determined.

If the variable display result is "missing" in the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300", the variable display content Is determined to be "super reach confirmed at the time of loss", and if the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "271" to "300", the variable display content is "reach confirmed at the time of loss". judge. If the variable display result is "missing" during the time reduction control, if the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300", the variable display content Is determined to be "super reach confirmed at the time of loss", and if the random number knowledge MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "289" to "300", the variable display content is "determined reach at the time of loss". judge.

When it is determined in step S44 shown in FIG. 5 that the starting port buffer value is "1" instead of "2" (step S44; No), a setting for limiting the winning determination in the process of step S45 is set. (Step S46). In this way, when the high opening control accompanying the time saving control is performed or when the big hit game state is performed, it is based on the occurrence of the start prize (first start prize) due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize opening. Limit the variable display content so that it is not judged. As a result, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during high opening control or in the big hit game state. It is possible to ensure the soundness of the game by restricting the pre-reading notice based on the winning from being executed.

After that, the notification content at the time of starting winning is set according to the determination result by the process of step S45 and the setting by the process of step S46 (step S47). According to the content of the notification, the setting for transmitting the winning determination result command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is made (step S48), and then the winning random number value determination process is terminated.

FIG. 7 shows a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command and a second starting opening winning designation command), a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command, and a second hold storage number notification command). The setting example of the judgment result command at the time of winning is shown. In this embodiment, a command B100H as a first start opening prize designation command and a command B200H as a second start opening prize designation command are prepared in advance as start opening prize designation commands. The subscript H indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, as the hold storage number notification command, the command C1XXH which is the first hold storage number notification command and the command C2XXH which is the second hold storage number notification command are prepared in advance. It should be noted that XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the hold storage number notification command, different EXT data (for example, any of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure hold storage number. Further, a command C4XXXH, which is a winning determination result command, is prepared in advance.

When a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, the step shown in FIG. When it is determined in the process of S202 that the number of reserved first special figure has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is satisfied. The first start condition is a condition for executing a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to "1" in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. 4, and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211 to perform the effect control board from the main board 11. The first start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. Further, by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S48 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Will be done.

When a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, it is shown in FIG. When it is determined in the process of step S205 that the number of reserved second special figure has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to "2" in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 4, and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211 to perform the effect control board from the main board 11. A second start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. Further, by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S48 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, when the start port buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Will be done.

On the side of the effect control board 12, the establishment of the first starting condition can be detected by receiving the first start opening winning designation command, and the establishment of the second starting condition can be detected by receiving the second starting opening winning designation command. it can. As described above, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The winning determination result command is the first start winning, which is the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening, or the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (winning judgment result) using the game random number (random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result) extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like is sent to the effect control board 12 side. Notify. The first reserved storage number notification command notifies the first special figure reserved storage number. The second reserved storage number notification command notifies the second special figure reserved storage number. In this embodiment, in the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the game ball passes (enters) either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, and the starting winning is won. In addition to notifying whether or not it has occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information that specifies which of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number has increased.

The first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command correspond to the start of execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be sent. Alternatively, when the number of reserved storages increases, the 1st special figure reserved storage number or the 2nd special figure reserved storage number increases, and the reserved storage number addition designation command (1st reserved storage number addition designation command or 2nd While sending the hold storage number addition specification command), when the hold storage number decreases, the hold storage number subtraction specification command (No. 1) indicates that the hold storage number of the first special figure or the second special figure hold storage number has decreased. 1) Hold storage number subtraction designation command or second hold storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted. A total hold memory notification command that notifies the total hold memory in place of the first hold memory notification command or the second hold memory notification command, or together with the first hold memory notification command or the second hold memory notification command. May be sent. That is, a total hold storage notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

FIG. 7B exemplifies the content of notification by the winning determination result command. Of the winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 7B, the command C402H, command C203H, and command C404H may be transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. , Notifies the winning judgment result that the variable display result is determined to be "missing" and is not controlled in the big hit game state. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" and controlled to the jackpot gaming state at the time of winning. Notify the judgment result (variable display content is "big hit"). The command C402H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the super reach confirmation range at the time of loss, and the determination result at the time of winning (variable display content) that the fluctuation pattern with super reach is determined at the time of loss. Will notify you of "Super reach confirmed at the time of loss"). The command C403H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the reach confirmation range at the time of loss, and the determination result at the time of winning (the variable display content is determined to be the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect at the time of loss). "Reach confirmed when lost") is notified. The command C404H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is neither within the super reach confirmation range at the time of loss nor within the reach confirmation range, and at the time of winning that the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect may not be determined. Notify the judgment result (variable display content is "general when lost"). In this way, the winning judgment result command uses the game random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning to determine whether or not the variable display result is determined as a "big hit" or whether or not it is determined in a specific fluctuation pattern. It is transmitted as judgment result information for notifying the judgment result at the time of winning.

The special symbol normal processing of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or the like is based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. The second special symbol display device 4B determines whether or not to start the special symbol game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the variable display result determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as a "big hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Derived Determined (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. The jackpot type is stored by storing the data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the fixed special symbol (big hit symbol,) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B corresponds to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Any of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset according to the variable pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result is determined. Further, the variable pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to "reach" when the variable display result is "missing". Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not to set the variable display state of the decorative symbol to "reach" by determining the variation pattern when the variable display result becomes "missing" in the variation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to start the variation of the special symbol. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. The process of making settings is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is on, the hit start specification command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state based on the special figure display result being "big hit" is set to be transmitted, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to ". Update to 4 ”. If the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit pre-opening process, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening, etc. It is included. When the jackpot release preprocessing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is measured based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the switch from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6".

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit opening post-processing, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is open has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "2" or "15" depending on the big hit type). Processing to be performed, processing to wait until the next round game is started when the maximum number of times has not been reached, and the like are included. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4", while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is "7". Is updated to.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end processing, a waiting period corresponding to a period in which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as an image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. It includes a process of waiting until the time elapses and a process of making various settings for controlling the probability change state and the time saving state according to the success or failure of the probability change control condition. Then, when the setting for controlling the probability change state or the time saving state is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second hold storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is "0".

When the number of the second special figure reserved storage is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), it is stored in the head area (storage area corresponding to the hold number "1") of the second special figure reserved storage unit. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is read out as the reserved data (step S232). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start prize (second start prize) at the second start prize opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 are read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory count value and updating, the second special figure reserved memory is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the reserved number "1" (the storage area corresponding to the reserved numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure reserved storage unit is placed one entry higher. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area (game control buffer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S235). The first special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first hold storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is "0". As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is "0", and the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

In addition, when the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls pass (enter) the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first The start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is associated with the hold number in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 together with the hold data or separately from the hold data. It suffices to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are satisfied for the special figure game corresponding to each reserved data.

Following the process of step S236, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved memory count value and updating, the first special figure reserved memory is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the reserved number "1" (the storage area corresponding to the reserved numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure reserved storage unit is placed one entry higher. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined to be either "big hit" or "miss" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a table used for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result of whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "loss". , Should be assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for variation. When the special figure display result is "big hit", it is determined that the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, in the process of step S239, it is determined whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state.

In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability change state and the probability change control is performed, the special figure is at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. The display result is determined to be a "big hit". The probabilistic change state is started by setting the probabilistic change flag to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is either "probability change" or "probability change" by, for example, the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. Will be done. In the probabilistic state, the special figure display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and the big hit game state is more likely to occur than when the probabilistic change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state.

The CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit, etc.) is set to the on state (step S241). .. Further, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set as a table used for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the jackpot type is a plurality of jackpot types depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It suffices if it is assigned to the decision result of which type to use. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type read from the variable random number buffer.

After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (game control buffer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102.

When the special symbol display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), or after the processing of step S243 is executed, a confirmed special symbol which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not a "big hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a final special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. It may be decided as a definite special symbol.

If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step S246), the special symbol Ends normal processing. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the substrate 12. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S261). Then, when the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off (step S261; No), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result becomes "loss" is determined (step S263).

In step S262, the fluctuation pattern at the time of a jackpot is determined using a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table prepared, for example, by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result becomes "big hit" by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. The fluctuation pattern may be determined. In step S263, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined using, for example, a loss fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of ROM 101. In the loss fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result becomes "miss" by referring to the loss fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. The fluctuation pattern may be determined.

FIG. 9B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "missing", the variable display state of the decorative symbol is "non-reach", which is not the reach state, and "the reach state". A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the case of "reach" and the case where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "big hit". The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is "non-reach" is called a non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern), and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is "reach" is , It is called a reach fluctuation pattern (also called a reach loss fluctuation pattern). The non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. SP Reach A, SP Reach B, and SP Reach C are prepared in advance as the reach production of Super Reach. Each reach effect may include an effect in which the effect modes are different from each other.

FIG. 10 shows an example of determining a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a loss fluctuation pattern. In step S262 shown in FIG. 9A, the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 10A, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 10A, any of the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 is determined as the usage pattern at a predetermined ratio as the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit. In step S263 shown in FIG. 9, in the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. 10 (B1), for example. In step S263 shown in FIG. 9, when the time saving control is being performed during the time saving, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. 10 (B2), for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is "loss". It should be noted that a process separate from the determination of the fluctuation pattern may determine whether or not to reach the reach state when the variable display result becomes "missing".

In the example shown in FIG. 10A, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern with the reach effect of the super reach, such as the variation pattern PA3-2 to PA3-4, is the variation with the reach effect of the normal reach and not with the reach effect in the super reach. It is set to be higher than the determination rate of the pattern PA3-1. On the other hand, in the examples shown in FIGS. 10 (B1) and 10 (B2), the determined value assigned to the variation pattern PA2-1 with the reach effect of the normal reach and not the reach effect of the super reach is super. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern PA2-2 to PA2-4 accompanied by the reach effect of the reach. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the variable display result is "big hit" as compared with the case where the variable display result is derived without executing the reach effect of the super reach. The ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state (big hit expectation) becomes high.

When the variable display result is "big hit", the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is determined more than the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns PA3-2 to PA3-4 accompanied by the reach effect of the super reach. Is set to be higher, and the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 is higher than that of the fluctuation pattern PA3-3. When the variable display result is "missing", the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 is determined more than the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 among the fluctuation patterns PA2-2 to PA2-4 accompanied by the reach effect of the super reach. Is set to be low, and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PA2-4 may be lower than that of the fluctuation pattern PA2-3. In this setting, among the reach effects of super reach such as SP reach A, SP reach B, and SP reach C shown in FIG. 9 (B), the reach effect of SP reach B is higher than that when the reach effect of SP reach A is executed. The jackpot expectation is higher when the reach effect is executed, and the jackpot expectation is higher when the reach effect of SP reach C is executed than when the reach effect of SP reach B is executed. .. Not limited to the above settings, the reach production of SP Reach B has a higher expectation of a big hit than the reach production of SP Reach A, and the reach production of SP Reach C is a big hit compared to the reach production of SP Reach B. Any setting that raises expectations may be used.

The determination example shown in FIG. 10 (B1) includes determination values assigned to different fluctuation patterns depending on whether the number of stored first special figures is 0, 1, or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined value in the range of "151" to "180" is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure holding memory number is 0, and the first special figure holding storage number is 1. If, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the number of stored first special figures is 2 or more, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be changed according to the number of the first special symbol reserved storages. In particular, when the number of reserved first special figures is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the average variable display time should be shorter than when the number of reserved first special figures is less than a predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determined value is assigned to each fluctuation pattern so that In the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure reserved storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0") regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data as in. Alternatively, regardless of the number of the second special figure reserved storage when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number at that time is referred to. , The fluctuation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, in response to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, FIG. 10 ( The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data to which the determination value is assigned differently from B1). Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the "first special figure reserved storage number" shown in FIG. 10 (B1) is read as the "second special figure reserved storage number". The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data according to the number of reserved storages in the second special figure.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 10 (B2), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is 0, 1, or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be changed according to the number of the second special symbol reserved storage. In particular, when the number of reserved second special figures is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the average variable display time should be shorter than when the number of reserved second special figures is less than a predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each fluctuation pattern so that During the time reduction control, the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening, and the special figure game using the second special figure is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is shortened. There is a high possibility that it will be executed, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. Then, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the number of stored second special figures is 0. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reserved storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0") regardless of the first special figure reserved storage number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data as in. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data in which the allocation of the determination values is different from that in FIG. 10 (B2) regardless of the number of stored first special figures. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the "second special figure reserved storage number" shown in FIG. 10 (B2) is read as "the first special figure reserved storage number". The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data according to the number of reserved storages in the first special figure.

After executing any of the processes of steps S262 and S263 shown in FIG. 9A, the special figure fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is set (step S264). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived. Is. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure fluctuation time is predetermined in accordance with a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processes of steps S262 and S263. By setting the special symbol variation time, the CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived.

Following the process of step S264, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. A setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is made so as to start any of the special symbol games for which the conditions are satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

After executing the process of step S265, the command transmission setting at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the first from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the hold storage number notification commands, the storage address (start address) in ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is specified. When the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the second hold storage from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the number notification commands, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is specified.

The first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command use the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command that specifies the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variable pattern specification command is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command that specifies a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command that specifies a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S267), and then the variation pattern setting process ends. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

Next, the operation on the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the initial setting process (step S51), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Set the CTC (counter / timer circuit) register. Subsequently, the movable member initial operation process is executed (step S52). In the movable member initial operation process, among the stored data in the ROM 121 or the like, the setting for reading the effect data which is the initial operation data and transferring it to the RAM 122 or the like is made. Initial operation data may be stored (stored) in advance in the ROM 132 as initial data used at the initial stage when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. The initial operation data is used for executing the initial operation by the movable effect device 173. In the movable member initial operation process, the drive control of the movable effect device 173 is started based on the initial operation data, and the execution control of the initial operation is performed until a predetermined time as the initial operation time elapses. When the initial operation time has elapsed, control is performed to end the initial operation.

After that, the effect random number update process (step S61) is executed in the effect control main process, and the numerical data indicating the random number value to be the effect random number is updated by the software. The effect random numbers are counted as various random number values used for effect control. It should be noted that the random number for production that is updated by the hardware using the random number circuit built in (or externally attached) to the microcomputer for effect control does not have to be updated in the random number update process for production. Alternatively, the production random number may be updated by software using numerical data indicating a random number value updated by hardware. Following the effect random number update process, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S62). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example.

When it is determined in step S62 that the timer interrupt flag is on (step S62; Yes), after clearing the timer interrupt flag to turn it off (step S63), the command analysis process (step S64) , The effect control process process (step S65) is sequentially executed, and then the process returns to the effect random number update process in step S61. The command analysis process in step S64 and the effect control process process in step S65 are included in the timer interrupt process for effect control. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is off (step S62; No), the process returns to the effect random number update process of step S61 without executing the processes of steps S63 to S65.

In the command analysis process of step S64, when there is a receive command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined which effect control command is received by checking the MODE data of the receive command. Just do it. As a result, when the winning determination result command and the first reserved storage number notification command are received together with the first starting port winning designation command, the first set provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. Among the free areas in the start winning command buffer, the first starting opening winning designation command and the first holding storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest hold display number, which is the buffer number. On the other hand, when the second hold storage number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command, there is space in the second start prize command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit). Among the areas, the second start opening winning designation command and the second hold storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest hold display number as the buffer number.

The command buffer at the time of the first start winning is associated with a set of effect control commands (first start opening winning designation command and first hold storage number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning. A storage area is reserved so that it can be stored. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start prize is generated in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers "1" to "4" of the command buffer at the time of the first start prize according to the reception order. The free space in is stored in order from the beginning. The hold display number in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning is corresponding to the number of hold storages of the first special figure.

The command buffer at the time of the second start winning is associated with a set of effect control commands (second start opening winning designation command and second hold storage number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning. A storage area is reserved so that it can be stored. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start prize occurs in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers "1" to "4" of the command buffer at the time of the second start prize according to the reception order. The free space in is stored in order from the beginning. The hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the second special figure hold storage number.

In the effect control process process of step S65, for example, display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and driving of the movable device. Regarding the control content of the effect using various effect devices such as the operation of the movable effect device 173 driven by the unit 16, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11.

On the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal that serves as an effect control command is selected from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. To capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process executed in step S65 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the effect determination process at the time of winning the start opening (step S161). After that, the process according to the value of the effect process flag is executed. The effect control CPU 120 determines the value of the effect process flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and selects and executes a process according to the determination value from a plurality of processes described in advance in the effect control program. To do. The process executed according to the determination value of the effect process flag includes the processes of steps S170 to S176.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure is started by the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of the decorative symbol in, and other various production operations, it includes processing for determining a fixed decorative symbol and various production control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result. .. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122, and various control data from the effect control pattern. Is read out, and various effect controls are performed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the final stop symbol as the final stop symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped and displayed in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11. (Derived display) processing is included. In addition, in response to the fact that the end code is read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the final decoration symbol may be displayed as a complete stop display (derivative display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command elapses, the effect control board 12 is autonomous even if the effect control command from the main board 11 is not used. The variable display result can be confirmed by deriving and displaying the fixed decorative symbol. After performing such effect control and the like, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop processing, the jackpot game state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command and the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process of determining whether or not to be performed. Then, when the variable display result corresponds to "big hit" and the big hit game state is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", while the variable display result corresponds to "miss". If the jackpot game state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to "0".

The jackpot display process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of a jackpot game state based on the reception of a jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11. There is. Then, when the execution of the jackpot notification effect is completed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

The jackpot effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this big hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit medium effect executed in the big hit game state, and images an effect image based on the set content. Displaying on the display screen of the display device 5, outputting sound effects and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound effect signal to the audio output board 13, and outputting the illumination signal to the lamp output board 14 to output the game effect lamp. 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, off, or blinked, and other effect controls are executed to enable the effect during the jackpot game state. In the jackpot middle effect processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6" in response to receiving, for example, the jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

The jackpot end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot end effect (ending effect) executed when the jackpot game state ends, and sets the setting content. By controlling the display of the effect image based on the effect, the output of the fruit sound, the lighting, extinguishing or blinking of various light emitting members, and other effect operations, it is possible to execute the jackpot end effect corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. After that, the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to "0".

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 12 as the effect determination process at the time of winning the start opening. In the effect processing at the time of winning the starting port shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the effect control command (starting port winning designation command, winning determination result command, pending storage number) transmitted from the main board 11 at the time of winning the starting port. It is determined whether or not a notification command or the like has been received (step S301). Whether or not a command is received at the time of starting winning is determined by, for example, in the command buffer at the time of the first starting winning or the command buffer at the time of the second starting winning, each command of the starting opening winning designation command, the winning judgment result command, and the hold storage number notification command. It may be determined by confirming whether or not it is newly stored.

If no command is received in step S301 (step S301; No), the start opening winning effect determination process ends. On the other hand, when a command is received (step S301; Yes), the winning determination result according to the received winning determination result command or the like is specified (step S302). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning determination restriction is specified (step S303). If it is determined that the winning determination is not being restricted (step S303; No), determination data for determining the look-ahead advance notice effect according to the current effect mode is selected (step S304). The ROM 121 may store, for example, determination data for determining the look-ahead advance notice effect in advance, corresponding to the effect mode A and the effect mode B.

After executing the process of step S304, it is determined whether or not to execute the winning effect, which is the pre-reading advance notice effect, and the effect type when executing (step S305). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the effect at the time of winning, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, and refers to the determination data selected in step S304. , The presence or absence and type of production at the time of winning may be decided. In the process of step S305, at least a part of the determinable winning effect is different depending on the case of the effect mode A and the case of the effect mode B. For example, for "no effect" that does not perform the effect at the time of winning, "special pattern" that derives a special decorative pattern that is not used in the normal variable display, and "background change" that changes the display of the background image, the effect mode A and It can be determined in any of the production modes B. On the other hand, the "hold display change" that changes the display mode of the hold display can be determined in the effect mode A, but cannot be determined in the effect mode B. Therefore, in the effect mode B, a restriction is provided so that the hold display change effect is not executed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result by this process is "no effect" (step S306).

If it is determined in step S306 that the determination result is other than "no effect" (step S306; No), it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S305 is "hold display change" (step S307). ). If it is determined that the "hold display change" occurs (step S307; Yes), the hold display change pattern is determined (step S308). As the hold display change pattern, a plurality of patterns may be prepared in advance according to the display mode after the change when the display mode of the hold display is changed. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the hold display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and displays the hold display change pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121. By referring to it, the hold display change pattern may be determined. After that, the hold display change effect information is stored (step S309). The hold display change effect information indicates the determination result of the hold display change pattern, and is stored in association with the hold display number corresponding to the new start prize in the command buffer at the time of the first start prize and the command buffer at the time of the second start prize. You can do it.

If it is determined in step S307 that it is not a "hold display change" (step S307; No), it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S305 is a "special symbol" (step S310). If it is determined to be a "special symbol" (step S310; Yes), the special symbol effect information is stored (step S311). The special symbol effect information makes it possible to identify that the prize-winning effect for deriving a special decorative symbol is executed, and the command buffer at the time of the first start prize and the command buffer at the time of the second start prize respond to the new start prize. It may be stored in association with the hold display number.

When it is determined in step S310 that it is not a "special symbol" (step S310; No), the background change effect information is stored in response to the determination result in step S305 being "background change" (step S310; No). Step S312). The background change effect information makes it possible to identify that the effect at the time of winning that changes the display of the background image is executed, and in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning and the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, the new start winning is received. It may be stored in association with the hold display number.

When it is determined in step S303 that the winning determination is being restricted (step S303; Yes), when it is determined in step S306 that there is no effect (step S306; Yes), or in step S309. After executing any of the processes of S311 and S312, the hold display is updated and set at the time of starting winning (step S313), and then the starting opening winning effect determination process is terminated. For example, when the number of 1st special figure hold storage increases by 1 due to the game ball passing (entering) through the 1st start winning opening, the 1st hold display on the 1st hold display unit 5HR is increased by 1. Add a new hold display. On the other hand, when the number of the second special figure hold memory increases by 1 due to the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening, the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL is increased by 1. Add a new hold display. The normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display may be a round plain white display. When the hold display change pattern is determined in step S308, the display mode of the hold display may be changed to a display mode different from the normal display mode. For example, it may be changed to a round solid blue display, a green display, or a red display. Alternatively, the display may be changed to indicate a specific character or character. After starting the hold display in the normal display mode once, the hold display change effect may be executed at a predetermined execution timing to change the display mode to a display mode different from the normal display mode.

FIG. 14 shows an example of determining a winning effect, which is a look-ahead notice effect. In step S305 shown in FIG. 13, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the winning effect is determined at a determination rate according to the effect mode and the winning determination result. The winning determination result is specified in step S302 of FIG. 13 according to the winning determination result command received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. That is, the winning effect can be determined based on the determination result of whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled before the determination of whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled. In this determination example, when the effect mode A is set, one of "no effect", "hold display change", "special symbol", "background change", and "mission setting" is determined. In the effect mode B, it is determined to be one of "no effect", "special symbol", "background change", and "mission setting", and is not determined to "hold display change". In the effect mode B, a restriction is provided so that the effect at the time of winning, which changes the display mode of the hold display, is not executed.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 14, the presence / absence of the winning effect and the determination ratio of the type differ depending on the winning determination result. For example, in the case of production mode A, the determination ratio of "no production" is 25/100 when the judgment result at the time of winning is "big hit", which is the lowest, and 50 when "super reach is confirmed at the time of loss". It becomes / 100, and it becomes 75/100 when it is "reach confirmed at the time of loss", and it becomes 95/100 when it is "general at the time of loss". In this way, when the judgment result at the time of winning is "big hit", the decision rate of "no production" is the lowest, and "super reach at the time of loss", "reach at the time of loss", "general at the time of loss" In order, the decision rate of "no production" increases. Even in the production mode B, the magnitude relationship of such a determination ratio does not change. Therefore, when the prize-winning effect, which is the look-ahead notice effect, is executed, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (big hit expectation) and the reach effect in the super reach are executed as compared with the case where it is not executed. The ratio is high, and the ratio of the variable display state of the decorative pattern to the reach state is high.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol or the like to be the final decorative symbol as the variable display result of the decorative symbol (step S321). The final stop symbol is determined based on the variable display contents such as the variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result include "non-reach (loss)", "reach (loss)", "non-probability (big hit)", and "probability (big hit)". All you need is.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not change to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "loss". ". When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the final decorative symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "loss". .. When the variable display content is "non-probability change (big hit)", the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the time saving state. When the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)", the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the probable change state.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the final stop symbol is determined to be a different (mismatched) decorative symbol in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Will be done. When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", the final stop symbol is determined to be the same (matching) decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right". Will be done. When the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", the final stop symbol is in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Is determined to be the same (matching) decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", and whether or not the promotion effect during big hit is executed, a normal symbol (for example, an even number) is displayed. It suffices to determine which of the indicated decorative symbol) and the probabilistic pattern (for example, the decorative symbol indicating an odd number) is to be the final decorative symbol. Further, when the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", it may be decided whether or not to execute the probabilistic promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the big hit medium promotion effect.

Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S321, the reach effect setting process is executed (step S322). In the reach effect setting process, for example, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the display content in the development effect is determined. The development effect is an effect that notifies that the reach effect of the super reach is executed (development of the reach) after the reach effect of the normal reach is executed. During the period in which the development effect is executed, a movable effect by moving the movable effect device 173, a display effect by displaying various effect images on the display screen of the image display device 5, and the like are performed. In this embodiment, by executing the reach effect setting process, the content displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the period when the development effect is executed is determined to be one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. Can be done. When the reach effect of super reach is executed, the rate at which the variable display result is "big hit" compared to the case where only the reach effect of normal reach is executed and the reach effect of super reach is not executed (big hit expectation). ) Becomes higher. Depending on whether or not the reach effect of the super reach is executed and the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is derived, it is possible to notify whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled. In this way, the state in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed can be the effect state for notifying whether or not the game is controlled by the jackpot game state. The development effect is an effect that notifies that the state is controlled to the effect state by executing the reach effect of the super reach as a predetermined state.

Next, after the reach effect setting process is executed in step S322, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S323). The effect control pattern determined in step S323 may include at least an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates. The effect control pattern at the time of special symbol fluctuation corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation of the definite special symbol that is the special symbol display result. It is composed of data showing the production mode in the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, the re-lottery effect, and the like. The effect control pattern determined in step S323 may include a notice effect control pattern. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating an effect mode of the advance notice effect to be executed corresponding to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance.

Following the determination of the effect control pattern in step S323, the initial value of the effect control process timer is set (step S324). The effect control process timer may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (effect control timer setting unit, etc.). The initial value of the effect control process timer may be determined according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. After that, on the display screen of the image display device 5, a setting is made to start the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like (step S325). For the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure variation effect control pattern determined as the pattern to be used in step S323 is transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. It suffices if it can be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen of the image display device 5 by transmitting to the image display device 5.

Following step S325, the hold display update setting at the start of the variable display is performed (step S326). For example, when the number of reserved first special symbols is reduced by 1 in response to the start of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the reserved display number corresponds to "1" in the first reserved display unit 5HR. While erasing (digesting) the displayed display part (display part at the right end), move (shift) the first hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold display numbers "2" to "4" one by one to the right. Let me. When the number of the second special figure hold storage decreases by 1 in response to the start of the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the display corresponding to the hold display number "1" in the second hold display unit 5HL. The part (display part at the left end) is erased (digested), and the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold display numbers "2" to "4" is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the hold display is shifted. In response to erasing (digesting) the display part corresponding to the hold display number "1" in the first hold display part 5HR or the second hold display part 5HL, the active display part AHA has the erased display part. Active display using the same hold display image may be started. The active display unit AHA may display a hold display image having a larger display size by increasing the display magnification of the hold display image as compared with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL. Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S327), the variable display start setting process ends.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S322 of FIG. 15 as the reach effect setting process. In the reach effect setting process shown in FIG. 16, first, based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" that does not become the reach state. (Step S521). If it is "non-reach" (step S521; Yes), the reach effect setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is other than "non-reach" (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the reach effect of super reach (SP reach) is executed according to the fluctuation pattern (step). S522). When it is determined that the reach effect of the super reach is executed (step S522; Yes), the display content of the development effect is determined (step S523). The display content of the development effect is a development effect display determination table prepared by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the development effect display, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for the effect, and storing it in the ROM 121 in advance. It should be possible to make a decision by referring to the table data of.

When it is determined in step S522 that the reach effect of the super reach is not executed (step S522; No), or after the determination in step S523, the reach effect is set according to the fluctuation pattern (step S524). For example, detailed settings in the reach effect such as presence / absence of cut-in display, display color of characters to be a message, and a pattern in the effect image may be made in step S524. The reach effect may be set by determining the effect control pattern in step S323 shown in FIG.

FIG. 17A shows an example of determining the display content in the development effect. During the period in which the development effect is performed, the movable effect device 173 operates between the advance position and the retracted position, while the advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display are performed on the display screen of the image display device 5. The advance-compatible display, which is the first display, is performed at a display position that does not overlap even when the movable effect device 173 moves to the advance position. The return interlocking display, which is the second display, is performed in connection with the movement of the movable effect device 173 from the advanced position to the retracted position. In the advancement correspondence display, an effect image for notifying any of the messages of "SP reach A", "SP reach B", and "SP reach C" is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. In the return-linked display, an effect image for notifying any of the messages of "opportunity", "winning opportunity", and "extreme heat" is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As described above, there are a plurality of types of display modes for the advancement correspondence display and the return interlocking display. In step S523 of FIG. 16, the combination of display contents (display mode) is determined for the advance correspondence display and the return interlocking display.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 17A, the display content of the advancement correspondence display is determined corresponding to the variable display result and the variation pattern. The display content of the return-linked display has a different determination ratio depending on the variable display result. When the variable display result is "missing", the display content of the return interlocking display has the highest determination rate of "opportunity" regardless of the display content of the advancement correspondence display, and "winning opportunity" and "extreme opportunity". The decision rate decreases in the order of "heat". When the variable display result is "big hit", the display content of the return interlocking display has the highest determination rate of "super heat" regardless of the display content of the advancement correspondence display, and "winning opportunity", "winning opportunity", " The decision rate decreases in the order of "opportunity".

FIG. 17B shows the degree of expectation of a big hit of the displayed contents in the development production. The jackpot expectation degree shown in FIG. 17B is set to be different depending on the combination of the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display. In this embodiment, among the reach effects of super reach such as SP reach A, SP reach B, and SP reach C, the reach effect of SP reach B is executed as compared with the case where the reach effect of SP reach A is executed. In this case, the jackpot expectation is higher, and the jackpot expectation is higher when the reach effect of SP reach C is executed than when the reach effect of SP reach B is executed. Therefore, if attention is paid only to the display content of the advancement correspondence display, the jackpot expectation of "SP reach A" is the lowest, and the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of "SP reach B" and "SP reach C". However, the display content of the return interlocking display is determined at a determination ratio according to the variable display result as shown in FIG. 17A. As a result, the degree of expectation of big hit when combined with the display content of the advancement correspondence display can be changed in various ways.

For example, when the display content of the advancement correspondence display is "SP reach A" and the display content of the return interlocking display is "opportunity", the display content of the advancement correspondence display is "SP reach B" or "SP reach C". , And the jackpot expectation is lower than when the display content of the return interlocking display is "opportunity". On the other hand, even if the display content of the advancement correspondence display is "SP reach A", if the display content of the return interlocking display is "winning opportunity", the content of the advancement correspondence display is "SP reach B" or "SP reach". It is "C", and the jackpot reliability is higher than when the display content of the return interlocking display is "opportunity". Even if the display content of the advance support display is "SP reach A", if the display content of the return interlocking display is "extreme heat", the content of the advance support display is "SP reach B" or "SP reach C". , And the jackpot expectation is higher than when the display content of the return interlocking display is "opportunity" or "winning opportunity". In this way, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a "big hit" and is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state (big hit expectation) depends on the combination of the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display. It will be different.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. Step S341). For example, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) each time the effect processing during variable display is executed in the effect control process process. In step S341, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed when the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value.

If it is determined in step S341 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode change condition is satisfied (step S342). The effect mode change condition may be predetermined as a condition for changing the effect mode A and the effect mode B. For example, the effect mode change condition may be satisfied based on the detection of the tilting operation of the stick controller 31A with respect to the operation stick. Alternatively, the effect mode change condition may be satisfied based on the date and time. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the effect mode change condition is satisfied at a different rate depending on whether the variable display result is "missing" or "big hit", or at a different rate depending on the fluctuation pattern. May be good.

When it is determined in step S342 that the effect mode change condition is satisfied (step S342; Yes), control for executing the mode transition effect is performed (step S343). For example, various commands created based on the setting of the mode transition effect control pattern prepared in advance are transmitted to the movable device drive unit 16 via the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the drive relay board 17. To transmit to. As a result, the effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, blinking, or turned off. It is sufficient that the mode transition effect can be executed using various effect devices by operating the movable effect device 173 or by combining a part or all of them.

Whether or not it is the advance notice effect period for executing the advance notice effect when it is determined in step S342 that the effect mode change condition is not satisfied (step S342; No) or after the control in step S343 is performed. (Step S344). The advance notice effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the advance notice effect control pattern determined in response to the advance notice pattern. When it is determined that the advance notice effect period is reached (step S344; Yes), control for executing the advance notice effect is performed (step S345). For example, various commands created based on the setting of the advance notice effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the movable device drive unit 16 via the drive relay board 17, and the like. .. As a result, the effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, blinking, or turned off. It is sufficient that the advance notice effect can be executed by using various effect devices by operating the movable effect device 173 or by combining a part or all of them.

When it is determined in step S344 that it is not the advance notice effect period (step S344; No), or after the control in step S345 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect. (Step S346). The reach effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the special figure variation effect control pattern determined in response to the variation pattern. When it is determined that it is the reach effect period (step S346; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the movable member advance period (step S347). The movable member advance period is a period in which the movable effect device 173 is moved from the retracted position to the advance position to perform various effects. For example, it is predetermined in a special figure change effect control pattern determined in response to a change pattern. I just need to be there. When it is determined that the movable member advance period is reached (step S347; Yes), control is performed to execute the advance effect (step S348). The advance production includes at least a part (first half) of the development effect, and the advance correspondence display is started at the predetermined start timing of the advance correspondence display. The first half of the development effect may include an operation effect in which the movable effect device 173 moves from the retracted position to the advanced position.

If it is determined in step S347 that it is not the movable member advance period (step S347; No), it is determined whether or not it is the movable member return period (step S349). The movable member return period is a period in which the movable effect device 173 is moved (returned) from the advance position to the evacuation position, and an effect related to the return is performed. For example, a special figure change effect determined in response to a change pattern. The control pattern may be predetermined. When it is determined that the movable member return period is reached (step S349; Yes), control is performed to execute the return effect (step S350). The return-time effect includes a part (second half) of the development effect that is not included in the advance-time effect, and the return-linked display is started at a predetermined start timing of the return-linked display. The latter half of the development effect may include an operation effect in which the movable effect device 173 moves (returns) from the advance position to the retracted position.

When it is determined in step S349 that it is not the movable member return period (step S349; No), or after any of the controls in steps S348 and S350 is performed, it is required to execute the reach effect. Is controlled (step S351). In the control by step S351, for example, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display mode of the decorative symbol is changed according to the case where the reach effect of the super reach is executed ( For example, control to reduce or enlarge), control to change the display of the effect image on the display screen according to the progress of the reach effect, control to change the audio output by the speakers 8L and 8R according to the progress of the reach effect, and game effect. At least a part of the control for turning on, blinking, or turning off the light emitting body such as the lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the progress of the reach effect may be included. After performing any of the controls in steps S348 and S350, controls for executing reach effects other than advance effect and return effect, such as background image display control and BGM output control, are performed. It should be. After performing any of the controls in steps S348 and S350, the control in step S352 may be performed without performing the control in step S351.

When it is determined in step S346 that it is not the reach effect period (step S346; No), or after the control in step S351 is performed, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined in response to the fluctuation pattern. Then, after performing other controls required for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol (step S352), the variable display effect process is terminated.

Next, when it is determined in step S341 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S353). .. At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S353; No), the effect processing during variable display is terminated and the process waits. If the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may do so.

When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S353 (step S353; Yes), for example, in variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S354). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S355). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (step S356), the variable display effect process is terminated.

Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

In the pachinko game machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and a starting winning such as a first starting winning or a second starting winning is generated. , The variable display of the special symbol is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. To. On the display screen of the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

When the first start condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the first start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize opening, the first special figure hold memory is stored in steps S203 and S207 shown in FIG. The number is added by 1. When the second start condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the second start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start prize opening, the second special figure hold memory is stored in steps S206 and S207 shown in FIG. The number is added by 1. At this time, in step S209, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Then, by executing the winning random number value determination process as shown in FIG. 5 in step S212, the variable display content such as whether or not the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is determined, and the winning determination result. The winning determination result command indicating the above is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

In step S301 shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the effect control command transmitted at the time of starting winning, including the winning determination result command, has been received. Then, when it is determined that the command is received, the presence / absence and type of the winning effect, which is the look-ahead notice effect, is determined in step S305 based on the winning determination result specified in step S302. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the effect mode A is set and “hold display change” is determined as the type of effect at the time of winning, the hold display change pattern is determined in step S308. In step S309, the hold display change effect information indicating the hold display change pattern and the like determined in this way is stored in association with the hold display number in the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer. Then, according to the setting of step S313, the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL perform the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be notified.

When the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is started based on the establishment of the start condition, a plurality of variable pattern setting processes as shown in FIG. 9A are executed in step S111 shown in FIG. A fluctuation pattern designation command that determines one of the fluctuation patterns of the above and indicates that the determined fluctuation pattern can be specified is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 15, in step S321, the final stop symbol or the like based on the variation pattern or the like indicated by the variation pattern designation command is determined, and then in step S322, the reach effect setting process is shown in FIG. The processing shown is executed. In the reach effect setting process, when it is determined in step S522 that the reach effect of the super reach (SP reach) is executed, the display content in the development effect is determined in step S523. The development effect is executed by the control of steps S348 and S350 in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 18, and the reach effect of the super reach is executed after the reach effect of the normal reach is executed (development of the reach). Notify.

FIG. 19 shows, as an example, the execution timing and execution period of the development effect. After the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol (variation of all symbols) is started in response to the variable pattern accompanied by the reach effect of the super reach, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Subsequently, the reach effect of the normal reach is executed, and when the timing T01 is reached, the execution of the development effect is started. When the execution of the development effect is started, the movable member advance period is first entered, and the advance effect is executed by the control of step S348 shown in FIG. The advance effect includes an operation effect in which the movable effect device 173 moves from the retracted position to the advanced position. In the movable member advancement period, when the advancement correspondence display is started, the advancement correspondence display is started. The start timing of the advance correspondence display may be set, for example, at the timing when the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the retracted position to the advance position, or the movable effect device 173 is moving from the retracted position to the advanced position. It may be set at the timing of, or it may be set at the timing after the movable effect device 173 reaches the advance position. In this way, when the execution of the development effect is started, the movable member advance period is first entered, and while the effect by moving the movable effect device 173 is executed, the advance correspondence display is started.

When the movable member advance period ends during the execution of the development effect, the movable member return period is subsequently reached, and the return effect is executed by the control of step S350 shown in FIG. The return effect includes an operation effect in which the movable effect device 173 moves (returns) from the advanced position to the retracted position. In the movable member return period, when the start timing of the return interlocking display is reached, the return interlocking display is started. The start timing of the return interlocking display may be set to, for example, the timing at which the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the advance position to the evacuation position. As a result, the return interlocking display starts when the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the advanced position to the retracted position. The start timing of the return interlocking display is arbitrary so that the player can recognize the interlocking between the display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device and the operation of the movable effect device 173 returning from the advance position to the evacuation position. It may be started at the timing of. For example, the return interlocking display may be started at the timing when the movable effect device 173 is moving from the advance position to the evacuation position, or is started at the timing when the movable effect device 173 moved from the advance position returns to the evacuation position. May be done. The position where the return interlocking display is performed on the display screen is set so as to include at least a part of the position of the display screen that overlaps with the movable effect device 173 when the movable effect device 173 is moved to the advanced position. It should be done. In this way, when the movable member advance period ends after the execution of the development effect is started, the movable member return period is next, and while the movable effect device 173 returns to the retracted position, the return interlocking display related to the return is displayed. To be started.

The display corresponding to advancement may be continuously displayed even when the movable member return period is reached after the movable member advancement period is completed. Then, in the movable member return period, the return interlocking display is started, and the advance correspondence display and the return interlocking display can be performed in the overlapping period. As a result, the display effect included in the development effect can be executed by combining the advancement correspondence display and the return interlocking display.

FIG. 20 shows an execution example of the development effect. In this execution example, first, as shown in FIG. 20A, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and the reach effect of the normal reach is executed. At this time, the movable effect device 173 is in the retracted position (first position) as the origin position. Subsequently, when the timing T01 shown in FIG. 19 is reached, the execution of the development effect is started and the movable member advance period is reached, and as shown in FIG. 20B, the movable effect device 173 is directed from the retracted position to the advanced position. To move. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 20C, the movable effect device 173 moves to the advanced position (second position). In response to the movement of the movable effect device 173 to the advance position during the advance period of the movable member, the advance correspondence display is performed. In the case shown in FIG. 20 (C), the display content of the advancement correspondence display is "SP reach A". When the movable effect device 173 moves to the advanced position, the advance corresponding display is performed at a position that does not overlap with the movable effect device 173 on the display screen of the image display device 5.

After the advance correspondence display shown in FIG. 20 (C) is performed, when the timing T02 shown in FIG. 19 is reached and the movable member return period is reached, the movable effect device 173 is moved to the advance position as shown in FIG. 20 (D). Starts moving (returning) from to the evacuation position. The return interlocking display is performed in relation to the movable effect device 173 returning from the advance position to the retracted position during the movable member return period. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), even while the movable effect device 173 is returning from the advance position to the retracted position, an effect image showing a message of "opportunity" is shown from both the left and right sides of the display screen of the image display device 5. Is moved and displayed. Such a return interlocking display may be started when the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the advanced position to the retracted position. When the movable effect device 173 moves (returns) to the evacuation position following the display as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the display content of the return interlocking display is "opportunity" as shown in FIG. 20 (F). Become. The effect image in the return interlocking display is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 so as to include at least a position overlapping the movable effect device 173 in the state of being moved to the advance position as shown in FIG. 20 (C). .. In FIG. 20F, the effect image showing the message of "opportunity" is displayed not only at the position overlapping with the movable effect device 173 in the advanced position, but also at the position not overlapping with the movable effect device 173. Has been done. In addition, the return interlocking display may be performed only at a position overlapping with the movable effect device 173 in the state of being moved to the advanced position.

The return interlocking display is not performed during the period when the movable effect device 173 is stopped at the advance position, and is started only when the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the advance position to the evacuation position. Good. In this way, the return interlocking display performed in connection with the movement of the movable effect device 173 from the advance position to the evacuation position is a display that is difficult to see due to the movable effect device 173 being in the advance position. It is different from the movable effect device 173 that makes it visible by moving to the retracted position. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the operation of the movable effect device 173 and the return interlocking display are performed in conjunction with each other, so that the impression of the return interlocking display can be enhanced and the game entertainment can be improved.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), during the period when the return interlocking display is performed, the advancement correspondence display is also continuously performed. Therefore, by combining the advancement correspondence display and the return interlocking display, the display content is "SP. It is possible to execute a development effect that notifies the messages of "reach A" and "opportunity". The return interlocking display is performed in connection with the movement of the movable effect device 173 from the advance position to the evacuation position after the advance corresponding display is started. That is, the start timing of the return interlocking display is set to be later than the start timing of the advance correspondence display. Then, the jackpot expectation degree will be different depending on the combination of the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display. As a result, the player who recognizes the display content of the advancement correspondence display pays attention to the display content of the return interlocking display that is started later than the advancement correspondence display, so that the degree of attention to the display content in the development effect is increased and the game is played. You can improve your interest.

When the movable effect device 173 moves (returns) from the advance position to the evacuation position, only a simple display such as a background image may be performed at the part of the display screen that has overlapped with the movable effect device 173 until then. is there. Therefore, the player may be given a feeling of lack of display effect or a feeling of emptiness, and it may be difficult to improve the game entertainment. Therefore, the return interlocking display is performed, and the effect image is displayed on the display screen including the position that overlaps with the movable effect device 173 in the state of being moved to the advance position, thereby preventing a feeling of lack or emptiness of the display effect. Then, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In the execution example of the development effect shown in FIG. 20, the retractable position, which is the origin position, is set as the first position, and the advance position overlapping the front side of the display screen in the image step display device 5 is set as the second position. Was described as being movable between the first position and the second position. On the other hand, the first position may be set as a retracted position different from the origin position so as not to overlap with the display screen in the image display device 5. For example, the movable effect device 173 can move to a specific position that does not overlap with the front side of the display screen in the image display device 5, in addition to the retracted position that is the origin position, and can move to this specific position and the advance position. It may be something like that. In the configuration shown in FIG. 20, as shown in FIGS. 20A to 20C, the movable effect device 173 moves from the origin position at the lower part of the display screen to the advance position overlapping the front side of the display screen. , Move toward a specific position provided outside the left side, which is the left edge of the display screen, or toward a specific position provided outside the right side, which is the right edge of the display screen. May be good. In this case, the return interlocking display is related to the movement of the movable effect device 173 from the advance position to the specific position, with the specific position that does not overlap with the front side of the display screen as the first position and the advance position as the second position. A similar display may be made.

The movable effect device 173 may be movable to the first advance position and the second advance position overlapping on the front side of the display screen in the image display device 5, and the movable effect device 173 in the state of being moved to the second advance position. A display similar to the advance-compatible display is performed at a position on the display screen that does not overlap with, and a display similar to the return-linked display is performed in connection with the movement of the movable effect device 173 from the second advance position to the first advance position. May be done. In this case, the first advance position is set as the first position, the second advance position is set as the second position, and both the first position and the second position are included in the advance positions overlapping on the front side of the display screen. It is set. That is, when the movable effect device 173 moves in an overlapping range to the front side of the display screen, a specific effect image is displayed in relation to the movement of the movable effect device 173, at least at the position of the display screen that can be visually recognized by the movement. It may be done.

In FIG. 20 (E), as the return interlocking display, the effect image showing the message of "opportunity" is moved and displayed from the left end and the right end of the display screen, and overlaps with the movable effect device 173 in the state of being moved to the advance position. It is displayed on the display screen including the position. On the other hand, in the return interlocking display, the effect image may be displayed on the display screen by a display process different from the movement display of the effect image. For example, the period during which the effect image to be displayed in the return interlocking display, such as the effect image showing the message of "opportunity" as shown in FIG. 20 (F), moves the movable effect device 173 from the advance position to the evacuation position. Display processing may be performed so that fade-in display is performed in overlapping periods. Alternatively, in a period in which the effect image to be displayed in the return interlocking display overlaps with the period in which the movable effect device 173 is moved from the advance position to the retracted position, the display magnification (low magnification) that is difficult to see is increased in FIG. 20 (F). The display process may be performed so that the display is gradually enlarged to the same display magnification (high magnification) as the effect image showing the message of "opportunity" as shown in. That is, the return interlocking display gives an impression related to the movement of the movable effect device 173 by changing the display mode during at least a part of the period in which the movable effect device 173 moves from the second position to the first position. Any display can be used.

In the execution example of the development effect shown in FIG. 20, after the advance correspondence display as shown in FIG. 20 (C) is started, until the return interlocking display as shown in FIG. 20 (F) is performed, the advance correspondence is supported. It is assumed that the display mode of the display does not change. On the other hand, the display mode of the advancement correspondence display may be changeable according to the passage of the display time. For example, in the movable member advance period from the timing T01 to the timing T02 shown in FIG. 19, the advance corresponding display is performed in the first display mode, whereas in the movable member return period after the timing T02, the first display mode is used. The advancement correspondence display may be performed in a second display mode different from the above. In the advancement correspondence display shown in FIGS. 20 (C) and 20 (D), the display color of the effect image showing the message of "SP reach A" is red, while those shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F). In the advancement compatible display, the display color of the effect image may be a gradation display from red to blue. Alternatively, in the advancement correspondence display shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F), for example, an effect image for adding a flame decoration may be displayed around the effect image showing the message of "SP reach A". .. In such a case, the advancement correspondence display may suggest different jackpot expectations depending on a plurality of types of display modes. As an example, when an effect image showing the message of "SP reach A" is displayed as an advancement correspondence display, the jackpot expectation is higher when the display color is red than when the display color is white. You may suggest. Then, in relation to the return interlocking display being performed after the effect image showing the message of "SP reach A" is started in the white display color as the advance correspondence display, the message of "SP reach A" in the advance correspondence display is performed. The display color of the effect image indicating the above may be changed from white to red. In this example, the meaning of the message "SP reach A" in the advancement correspondence display does not change, but the display color changes from white to red, which suggests the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the display mode of the advancement correspondence display. Is changing. As another example, the message of "SP reach A" in the advance correspondence display is related to the return interlocking display being performed after the display of the effect image showing the message of "SP reach A" is started as the advance correspondence display. The effect image showing the message of "SP reach B" may be changed to the effect image showing the message. In this example, the big hit suggested by the display mode of the advance correspondence display is changed by changing the meaning content notified by the message "SP reach A" in the advance correspondence display to the meaning content notified by the message "SP reach B". Expectations are changing. In this way, the display mode of the advance correspondence display that has already been displayed may be changed in relation to the return interlocking display being performed after the advance correspondence display is started.

Further, when the return interlocking display is performed, the display content of the advancement correspondence display may be deleted. For example, in the movable member advancement period from the timing T01 to the timing T02 shown in FIG. 19, the first half of the message prepared in advance is displayed as the advancement correspondence display. Subsequently, in the movable member return period after the timing T02, the first half of the message indicating the advancement correspondence display may be deleted, and then the second half of the message may be displayed as the return interlocking display. In this way, by displaying the first half portion and the second half portion of the message in a continuous combination, the effect of the combination of the advance correspondence display and the return interlocking display may be executed.

The display content in the development effect is determined in step S523 of the reach effect setting process shown in FIG. 16 at a determination ratio according to the variable display result as shown in FIG. 17 (A). The determination ratio is not limited to that shown in FIG. 17A, and it is sufficient that the determination ratio can be determined at an arbitrary ratio in which the jackpot expectation is different depending on the combination of the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display. .. For example, the high-low relationship of the jackpot expectation may change according to the display content of the return interlocking display. More specifically, when the display content of the return interlocking display is "opportunity", the jackpot expectation is the lowest when the display content of the advancement correspondence display is "SP reach A", and "SP reach B", " Expectations for big hits increase in the order of "SP Reach C". On the other hand, when the display content of the return interlocking display is "winning opportunity", the jackpot expectation is the lowest when the display content of the advancement correspondence display is "SP reach C", and "SP reach B" and "SP" The determination ratio may be set so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of "reach A".

In the display content in the development effect as shown in FIG. 17 (A), the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display can notify a message having an independent meaning. .. Then, in the development effect, the player can recognize that the jackpot expectation is different depending on the combination of the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display. On the other hand, the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display may be capable of delivering a message having a specific meaning for the first time by combining them. For example, in the advancement correspondence display, only the upper half of the production images showing any of "SP reach A", "SP reach B", and "SP reach C" is displayed, and the remaining lower half is displayed by the return interlocking display. It may be displayed. In this case, by combining the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display, the player can determine which of "SP reach A", "SP reach B", and "SP reach C". It suffices if the display contents in the development effect are set so that can be recognized. In such a case, the display mode of the advancement correspondence display that has already been displayed may be changed in relation to the return interlocking display being performed after the advancement correspondence display is started. As an example, the message of "SP reach A" is related to the return interlocking display after the production image showing the message of "SP reach A" is displayed in the white display color only in the upper half of the advance correspondence display. The display color of the upper half may be changed and the effect image of the lower half may be newly displayed so that the entire effect image indicating the above is displayed in the red display color. In this example, the meaning and content of the message "SP reach A", which is partially notified by the advancement correspondence display, does not change, but the display color changes from white to red, which is suggested by the display mode of the advancement correspondence display. The jackpot expectation may change. As another example, the message of "SP reach B" is shown in relation to the return interlocking display being performed after only the upper half of the effect image showing the message of "SP reach A" is displayed in the advance correspondence display. The upper half of the effect image may be changed so that the entire effect image is displayed, and the lower half of the effect image may be newly displayed. In this example, by changing the meaning of the message "SP reach A", which is partially notified in the advance correspondence display, to the meaning of the message "SP reach B", it is suggested by the display mode of the advance correspondence display. Expectations for big hits are changing. That is, when the display mode of the advance correspondence display is changed, the message having a specific meaning may be notified by combining the changed advance correspondence display and the return interlocking display.

The display contents of the advance correspondence display and the return interlocking display are not limited to those that can notify the message by characters, and display any effect image that the player can recognize that the jackpot expectation is different. Anything is fine. For example, the display content of the return interlocking display is the number of stars displayed, 1 star, 2 stars, 3 stars, instead of the effect image that notifies the message of "opportunity", "winning opportunity", and "super heat". It may display different production images so as to be. It is not limited to displaying three types of effect images, and may be capable of displaying more types of effect images, for example, any one from one star to five stars. Alternatively, the advance correspondence display may display the upper body of a predetermined character, and the return interlocking display may display the lower body of the character.

The return interlocking display is not limited to the display displayed separately from the advance support display, and may be performed by changing at least a part of the display included in the advance support display. For example, the display content of the advancement correspondence display may include the display of a specific image in which the display content of the return interlocking display is reduced and displayed so that the player cannot see or see it. In this case, when the start timing of the return-linked display is reached, the player can recognize the display content of the return-linked display by performing a display process so that the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed. Good.

In the display contents in the development effect as shown in FIG. 17 (A), a plurality of types of display contents such as "SP reach A", "SP reach B", and "SP reach C" are prepared as the display contents of the advancement correspondence display. Has been done. On the other hand, the display content of the advancement correspondence display may be one in which only a single type of display content is prepared, for example, only "SP reach". In this case, the advancement correspondence display does not make the jackpot expectation recognizable, and the player can recognize that the jackpot expectation differs depending on the display content of the return interlocking display.

Display effects according to the position and movement of the movable effect device 173, such as advancement correspondence display and return interlocking display, are performed in the development effect that notifies that the reach effect of the super reach is executed after the reach effect of the normal reach is executed. It is not limited to what is said, and it may be performed in an arbitrary effect that notifies that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a specific game state or effect state according to the progress of the game or effect. For example, as a mode transition effect executed by the control of step S343 in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 18, the movable effect device 173 can be moved between the retracted position and the advanced position, and the position of the movable effect device 173 can be changed. Depending on the movement, the advance correspondence display and the return interlocking display may be performed. In the effect mode A and the effect mode B shown in FIG. 14, it is possible to determine the effect at the time of winning of the "hold display change" that changes the display mode of the hold display in the case of the effect mode A, whereas in the case of the effect mode B. It is not decided as a winning effect of "hold display change" that changes the display mode of the hold display. In this case, it is notified that the mode transition effect when changing from the effect mode B to the effect mode A will be the effect mode A that can be foretold that it will be controlled to the big hit game state by the effect at the time of winning the "hold display change". It will be a production to do. As such a mode transition effect, it may be notified that the effect mode B is simply changed to the effect mode A by combining the advancement correspondence display and the return interlocking display. Alternatively, it may be notified that there is a possibility of shifting from the effect mode B to the effect mode A at a different ratio depending on the combination of the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 18, in the effect mode B, the mode transition effect is executed at a different ratio depending on whether or not the effect mode change condition is satisfied in step S342. May be good. When the effect mode change condition is satisfied, the mode transition effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the effect mode change condition is not satisfied. The display content of the advancement correspondence display or the display content of the return interlocking display may be determined at a different ratio depending on whether or not the effect mode change condition is satisfied.

As a warning effect executed by the control of step S345 in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 18, the movable effect device 173 can be moved between the retracted position and the advanced position, and the movable effect device 173 can be moved according to the position and movement of the movable effect device 173. Therefore, the advancement correspondence display and the return interlocking display may be performed. The advance notice effect executed by the control of step S345 may include the winning effect determined by step S305 of the starting port winning effect determining process shown in FIG. That is, as a winning effect that serves as a look-ahead notice effect, the movable effect device 173 can be moved between the evacuation position and the advance position, and the advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display are displayed according to the position and movement of the movable effect device 173. It may be done. In this case, the display content of the advancement correspondence display or the display content of the return interlocking display may be determined at different rates depending on the winning determination result. That is, the display content of the advancement correspondence display or the display content of the return interlocking display is determined based on the determination result of whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled before the determination of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. be able to. Then, according to the combination of the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display, the ratio (big hit expectation degree) controlled to the jackpot game state based on the variable display that is the notice target of the look-ahead notice effect is set. Can be different.

Instead of moving the movable member for effect such as the movable effect device 173, a specific effect image that can be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed from the effect image showing advancement correspondence display, return interlocking display, and the like. May be arranged at overlapping positions on the front side. For example, using a Z value setting table that assigns Z values to a plurality of display layers, the priority when displaying the effect images drawn on each display layer may be different. Then, when the hidden image is displayed on a part of the display screen, the same display as the advance corresponding display is performed at a position that does not overlap with the hidden image, and the hidden image is moved or erased (fade out display). Relatedly, a display similar to the return interlocking display may be performed. For example, the VDP of the display control unit 123 may determine the priority by performing a preset comparison calculation of Z values corresponding to a plurality of image data. Then, the image data of the effect image having a small Z value is written to the frame buffer with priority over the image data of the effect image having a large Z value. As a result, the effect image drawn on the display layer to which the small Z value is assigned has a higher priority than the effect image drawn on the display layer to which the large value is assigned as the Z value, and is forward from the player's point of view. Can be placed on the side. The Z value is set so that the hidden image display layer is arranged on the front side of the general image display layer when viewed from the player. As a result, the hidden image may be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image for performing other display.

A transparent light guide member having light transmission is provided on the front side of a part or all of the display screen of the image display device 5, and a light emitting member is provided in the vicinity of the transparent light guide member, from the light emitting member to the transparent light guide member. By reflecting the introduced light by a reflecting portion formed in advance, an effect of displaying a predetermined pattern or the like may be executed. Then, instead of making the effect movable member such as the movable effect device 173 movable, a light emission effect by the transparent light guide member, the light emitting member, and the reflection unit may be executed. By executing such a light emitting effect, when a part of the display screen in the image display device 5 becomes invisible or difficult to see, the same as the advance corresponding display at a position that does not overlap with the execution position of the light emitting effect. Is displayed, and in connection with ending the light emission effect, a display similar to the return interlocking display may be performed.

A liquid crystal film having a blind function may be provided on the front side of a part or all of the display screen of the image display device 5, and the effect of enabling or disabling the blind function may be executed. When the blind function is enabled, the display on the display screen of the image display device 5 provided on the rear side of the liquid crystal film becomes invisible or difficult to see. When the effect of enabling such a blind function is executed, at least a part of the display screen in the image display device 5 is shielded. Then, instead of making the movable member for effect such as the movable effect device 173 movable, when the blind function is enabled and a part of the display screen is shielded, it advances at a position that does not overlap with the shielded part. A display similar to the corresponding display may be performed, and a display similar to the return interlocking display may be performed in connection with disabling the blind function and removing the occlusion.

As the movable member for effect, instead of the movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 20 (A) or the like, the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 shown in FIG. 21 (A) or the like may be used. .. The movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 21 (A) and the like rises diagonally upward to the right from the retracted position, stops at an advanced position overlapping the front side of the display screen of the image display device 5, and then again in the retracted position. Return to. Perform an operation effect. After the movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 21A or the like moves to the advanced position, an operation effect of splitting into a plurality of pieces is performed. The movable effect device 175 descends from the retracted position, stops at an advanced position overlapping the front side of the display screen of the image display device 5, and then returns to the retracted position. The movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 shown in FIG. 21 (A) and the like may perform an operation effect of returning to the retracted position again after stopping in the middle without moving from the retracted position to the advanced position. In the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 shown in FIG. 21 (A) and the like, a strong motion effect that repeats a violent movement motion and a weak motion effect that is slower than the strong motion effect are selectively executed. It may be what is done.

Corresponding to such a configuration, the movable device drive unit 16 shown in FIG. 2 includes origin sensors 171A to 171D for detecting the origin positions of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect measure 175, the movable effect device 173, and the movable effect. Actuators 172A to 172D that drive the device 175 are connected. As the origin sensor, a contact type sensor such as a micro switch or a non-contact type sensor such as a photo sensor or a capacitance type sensor can be used. The origin sensors 171A to 171D detect that the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 are at the origin position and output a detection signal. The movable device drive unit 16 can control the output to the actuators 172A to 172D based on the detection signals input from the origin sensors 171A to 171D. The movable device drive unit 16 moves the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 from the retracted position as the origin position where the origin sensors 171A to 171D detect the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 to their respective advance positions. Can be controlled as Actuators 172A to 172D may be those using a motor, an electromagnetic solenoid, or the like.

The movable member initial operation process executed in step S52 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 11 includes a process for performing the initial operation of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175. The initial operation (initial operation) of the movable effect device 173 or the like includes a long initial operation and a short initial operation. In the long initial operation, the movable effect device 173 or the like is operated in the same manner as when a normal operation effect is executed. By executing the long initial operation, it is possible to confirm whether or not a problem occurs in the movable effect device 173 or the like in the normal operation effect. In the short initial operation, the movable effect device 173 or the like is operated by omitting some operations in the normal operation effect. By executing the short initial operation, the operation of the movable effect device 173 and the like can be confirmed in a shorter time than when the long initial operation is executed. By the movable member initial operation process in step S52, the initial operation that becomes the short initial operation may be performed. In addition, the initial operation which is a long initial operation may be performed by the movable member initial operation process in step S52. Alternatively, an initial operation that combines a short initial operation and a long initial operation may be performed.

FIG. 21 shows an example of an operation effect using the movable effect device 173 among the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Variable display is performed. The movable effect device 173 is stopped at an origin position preset at a retracted position in the lower left of the display screen of the image display device 5. The movable effect device 173 at the origin position may be partially visible to the player or may be housed so that the player cannot see the whole. The movable effect device 173 includes a split piece 173B1, a split piece 173B2, and a split piece 173B3, and each of the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 has a predetermined shape in a closed state. The movable effect device 175 is stopped at an origin position preset at a retracted position above the display screen of the image display device 5.

After the variable display as shown in FIG. 21 (A) is performed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the reach effect is started. As an example of such a reach effect, an operation effect using the movable effect device 173 is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 21B, the movable effect device 173 moves to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 with the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 closed by the driving force of the actuator 172A, and is "middle". The decorative design is hidden at the overlapping position on the front side of the decorative design display area 5C. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 21C, in the movable effect device 173, the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 are opened in the central portion of the display screen by the driving force of the actuator 172B. In order to open the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3, a predetermined space is required around them, and when the movable effect device 173 is in the origin position, the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 cannot be opened, whereas the movable effect device 173 is shown in the figure. When it is in the advance position shown in 21 (C), it can be opened. When the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 are opened, the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C becomes visible to the player. In FIG. 21C, a predetermined effect symbol is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C.

Next, in the movable effect device 173, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 are closed by the driving force of the actuator 172B at the center of the display screen. As a result, the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C is hidden again and cannot be seen by the player. After that, as shown in FIG. 21 (E), the movable effect device 173 moves by the driving force of the actuator 172A and returns to the origin position while the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 remain closed. At this time, the final stop symbol is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. FIG. 21 (E) shows a case where the variable display result corresponds to the “big hit” and the definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination is derived. In addition, a definite decorative symbol of a loss combination (reach combination) may be derived corresponding to the variable display result of "loss".

FIG. 22 shows a configuration example for operating the movable effect device 173. The movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 22 has a rotation mechanism 173A and a slide mechanism 173C. The rotation mechanism 173A moves (rotates) in the rotation direction by the driving force of the actuator 172A. The position shown in FIG. 22A is the origin position of the rotating mechanism 173A. The origin sensor 171A can detect that the rotation mechanism 173A is in the origin position. The origin sensor 171A can detect that the rotation mechanism 173A has returned to the origin position, for example, by detecting a part of the rotation mechanism 173A. The movable effect device 173 at the position shown in FIG. 22A can be moved clockwise to the position shown by the broken line in FIG. 22B by the rotating mechanism 173A that operates by receiving the driving force of the actuator 172A. The rotation mechanism 173A that has moved to the position shown in FIG. 22B in the rotation direction is held by, for example, a mechanical locking member (not shown) so as not to move any further in the rotation direction.

The origin position in FIG. 22A is the retracted position of the movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 21A, and is provided at the lower left of the display screen in the image display device 5. The advance position in FIG. 22B is the advance position of the movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 21B, and is an overlapping position on the front side of the central portion of the display screen in the image display device 5. The actuator 172A provides a driving force that makes the rotation mechanism 173A movable between the origin position in FIG. 22 (a) and the advance position in FIG. 22 (b). The rotation mechanism 173A can perform a simple reciprocating movement between the origin position in FIG. 22A and the advance position in FIG. 22B, and can also reciprocate a plurality of times. By varying the number of times and the speed at which the rotation mechanism 173A moves, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of motion effects. The plurality of types of motion effects include a strong motion in which the rotation mechanism 173A moves a plurality of times at a high speed and a weak motion in which the rotation mechanism 173A moves once at a low speed, so that any operation can be selectively executed. It may be.

When returning the rotating mechanism 173A to the origin position, the actuator 172A and the origin sensor 171A are used. The origin position of the rotation mechanism 173A may be, for example, as shown in FIG. 22A, as long as the rotation mechanism 173A moves in the counterclockwise direction and the origin sensor 171A is first turned on. If the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state before returning to the origin, the rotation mechanism 173A is moved clockwise by the driving force of the actuator 172A until the origin sensor 171A is turned off, and then the driving force of the actuator 172A. The rotating mechanism 173A is moved in the counterclockwise direction to stop the actuator 172A when the origin sensor 171A is turned on. As a result, the rotation mechanism 173A can be returned to the origin position. If the origin sensor 171A is in the off state before returning to the origin, the rotating mechanism 173A is moved in the counterclockwise direction by the driving force of the actuator 172A, and when the origin sensor 171A is turned on, the actuator 172A is moved. To stop. As a result, the rotation mechanism 173A can be returned to the origin position.

The slide mechanism 173C moves (slides) laterally by the driving force of the actuator 172C. The position in FIG. 22B is the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C. The origin sensor 171C can detect that the slide mechanism 173C is in the origin position. The origin sensor 171C can detect that the slide mechanism 173C has returned to the origin position by detecting, for example, a detection plate provided on the slide mechanism 173C. The movable effect device 173 at the position of FIG. 22 (b) has a position shown by a broken line in FIG. 22 (c1) and a broken line in FIG. 22 (c2) by the slide mechanism 173C that operates by receiving the driving force of the actuator 172C. It can move laterally to the position indicated by. The slide mechanism 173C that has moved laterally to the position of FIG. 22 (c1) or FIG. 22 (c2) is held by, for example, a mechanical locking member (not shown) so as not to move further in the lateral direction.

The actuator 172C provides a driving force that makes the slide mechanism 173C movable between the position of FIG. 22 (b) and the position of FIG. 22 (c1) or FIG. 22 (c2). The slide mechanism 173C can perform a simple reciprocating movement between the origin position of FIG. 22 (b) and the position of FIG. 22 (c1) or FIG. 22 (c2), and can also move back and forth a plurality of times. is there. By varying the number of times and the speed at which the slide mechanism 173C moves, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of motion effects. The plurality of types of motion effects include a strong motion in which the slide mechanism 173C moves a plurality of times at a high speed and a weak motion in which the slide mechanism 173C moves once at a low speed, so that any one of the motions can be selectively executed. May be good.

When returning the slide mechanism 173C to the origin position, the actuator 172C and the origin sensor 171C are used. As shown in FIG. 22, the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C may be any position as long as the slide mechanism 173C moves laterally and the origin sensor 171C is first turned on. If the origin sensor 171C is in the ON state before returning to the origin, the slide mechanism 173C is moved in the first lateral direction (for example, to the left) by the driving force of the actuator 172C until the origin sensor 171C is in the OFF state, and then, The sliding mechanism 173C is moved in the second lateral direction (for example, to the right) opposite to the first lateral direction by the driving force of the actuator 172C, and the actuator 172C is stopped when the origin sensor 171C is turned on. As a result, the slide mechanism 173C can be returned to the origin position. When the origin sensor 171C is in the off state before returning to the origin, the slide mechanism 173C is moved in the first lateral direction (for example, to the left) by the driving force of the actuator 172C, and when the origin sensor 171C is in the ON state, The actuator 172C is stopped. However, if the origin sensor 171C is not turned on within a predetermined time even if the slide mechanism 173C is moved in the first lateral direction, the slide mechanism 173C is moved in the second lateral direction (for example, to the right) by the driving force of the actuator 172C. The actuator 172C may be stopped when the origin sensor 171C is turned on. As a result, the slide mechanism 173C can be returned to the origin position.

FIG. 23 shows a configuration example for operating the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 included in the movable effect device 173. The movable effect device 173 includes an opening / closing mechanism 173B composed of split pieces 173B1 to 173B3. The opening / closing mechanism 173B can be changed between a closed state and an open state. FIG. 23A shows an opening / closing mechanism 173B in a closed state. FIG. 23B shows the opening / closing mechanism 173B in the open state. As shown on the upper side of FIG. 23 (A), the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 have a predetermined shape of being combined in the closed state. As shown on the lower side of FIG. 23A, the actuator 172B has a circular gear (pinion) that meshes with and rotates the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B12. The racks 173B11 to 173B13 are geared flat plates (rack) connected to the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3, respectively. The position shown in FIG. 23A is the origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B. The fact that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the origin position can be detected by the origin sensor 171B. The origin sensor 171B can detect that the opening / closing mechanism 173B has returned to the origin position by detecting a part of the rack 173B11.

In the opening / closing mechanism 173B at the position shown in FIG. 23 (A), when the pinion is rotated counterclockwise by the driving force of the actuator 172B, the racks 173B11 to 173B13 move in the direction of the arrow shown on the lower side of FIG. 23 (A). Move (slide). The racks 173B11 to 173B13 move linearly in the direction of the arrow, so that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the open state shown in FIG. 23B. In the opening / closing mechanism 173B at the position shown in FIG. 23B, the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 are separated from each other and are in an open state. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20C, for example, the player can visually recognize the central portion of the display screen in the image display device 5. When the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the open state, the origin sensor 171B is in the off state.

When returning the opening / closing mechanism 173B to the origin position, the actuator 172B and the origin sensor 171B are used. As shown in FIG. 23A, the origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B may be any position as long as the rack 173B11 of the opening / closing mechanism 173B moves and the origin sensor 171B is first turned on. If the origin sensor 171B is in the on state before returning to the origin, the pinion is rotated in the direction in which the opening / closing mechanism 173B is opened by the driving force of the actuator 172B until the origin sensor 171B is in the off state, and then the actuator 172B. The pinion is rotated in the direction in which the opening / closing mechanism 173B is closed by the driving force of the above, and the actuator 172B is stopped when the origin sensor 171B is turned on. As a result, the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be returned to the origin position. When the origin sensor 171B is in the off state before returning to the origin, the pinion is rotated in the direction in which the opening / closing mechanism 173B is closed by the driving force of the actuator 172B, and when the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state, the actuator is used. Stop 172B. As a result, the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be returned to the origin position.

FIG. 24 shows a configuration example for operating the movable effect device 175. The movable effect device 175 has an elevating mechanism 173D. The elevating mechanism 173D moves in the elevating direction by the driving force of the actuator 172D. The position shown in FIG. 24A is the origin position of the elevating mechanism 173D. The origin sensor 171D can detect that the elevating mechanism 173D is in the origin position. The origin sensor 171D can detect that the elevating mechanism 173D has returned to the origin position by detecting, for example, the detection plate 1751 provided on the elevating mechanism 173D. The movable effect device 175 at the position shown in FIG. 24 (a) can be moved in the downward direction to the position shown by the broken line in FIG. 24 (b) by the elevating mechanism 173D that operates by receiving the driving force of the actuator 172D. The elevating mechanism 173D lowered to the position shown in FIG. 24B is held by, for example, a mechanical locking member (not shown) so as not to move further in the lowering direction.

The actuator 172D provides a driving force that makes the elevating mechanism movable between the origin position in FIG. 24 (a) and the advance position in FIG. 24 (b). The elevating mechanism 173D can perform a simple reciprocating movement between the origin position in FIG. 24 (a) and the advance position in FIG. 24 (b), and can also reciprocate a plurality of times. By varying the number of times and the speed at which the elevating mechanism 173D moves, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of motion effects. The plurality of types of motion effects include a strong motion in which the elevating mechanism 173D moves a plurality of times at a high speed and a weak motion in which the elevating mechanism 173D operates once at a low speed, so that any one of the motions can be selectively executed. May be good.

When returning the elevating mechanism 173D to the origin position, the actuator 172D and the origin sensor 171D are used. The origin position of the elevating mechanism 173D may be a position where the elevating mechanism 173D moves in the ascending direction and the origin sensor 171D is first turned on, as shown in FIG. 24A, for example. If the origin sensor 171D is on before returning to the origin, the elevating mechanism 173D is moved in the downward direction by the driving force of the actuator 172D until the origin sensor 171D is turned off, and then the elevating mechanism 173D is moved in the descending direction by the driving force of the actuator 172D. The mechanism 173D is moved in the ascending direction, and the actuator 172D is stopped when the origin sensor 171D is turned on. As a result, the elevating mechanism 173D can be returned to the origin position. If the origin sensor 171D is in the off state before returning to the origin, the elevating mechanism 173D is moved in the ascending direction by the driving force of the actuator 172D, and the actuator 172D is stopped when the origin sensor 171D is turned on. .. As a result, the elevating mechanism 173D can be returned to the origin position.

In the movable member initial operation process executed in step S52 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 11, a setting for selectively executing a plurality of types of initial operations according to the detection results by the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B. Is done. The origin sensor 171A detects that the movable effect device 173 is at the origin position in the rotation direction. The origin sensor 171B detects that the movable effect device 173 is at the origin position in the opening / closing direction. The effect control CPU 120 may be set to selectively execute a plurality of types of initial operations by selecting one from a plurality of types of effect control patterns prepared in advance.

FIG. 25 shows a setting example of an initial operation that can be executed by the movable member initial operation process. In the setting example shown in FIG. 25, the initial operation A is executed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the ON state. That is, the initial operation A is an initial operation executed on condition that both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the ON state. When the origin sensor 171A is in the on state and the origin sensor 171B is in the off state, the initial operation B is executed. That is, the initial operation B is an initial operation executed on condition that the origin sensor 171A is in the on state and the origin sensor 171B is in the off state. When the origin sensor 171A is in the off state and the origin sensor 171B is in the on state, the initial operation C is executed. That is, the initial operation C is an initial operation executed on condition that the origin sensor 171A is in the off state and the origin sensor 171B is in the on state. When both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the off state, the initial operation D is executed. That is, the initial operation D is an initial operation executed on condition that both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the off state. The initial operation A to the initial operation D may be performed by a short initial operation. The initial operation A to the initial operation D may be performed by a long initial operation. Alternatively, the initial operation A to the initial operation D may be performed by a combination of the short initial operation and the long initial operation.

FIG. 26 shows an execution example of a long initial operation using the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175. In the long initial operation, the movable effect device 173 or the like is operated in the same manner as when the normal operation effect is executed. When the long initial operation is executed as the initial operation, a constant initial operation may be always performed regardless of the origin return operation using the actuator. In FIG. 26, the operation of the movable effect device 173 or the movable effect device 175 is indicated by an arrow. Each arrow indicates the operating range due to the driving force of the actuator. The solid arrow indicates the case of moving from the origin position (evacuation position) to the advance position in the initial operation. For example, the numbers in parentheses such as (1) indicate the order of initial operations.

FIG. 26 (A1) shows the long initial operation L3A of the movable effect device 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172B. In the long initial operation L3A, first, as shown by the arrow (1) in FIG. 26 (A1), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 is moved from the origin position (retract position) to the advance position by the driving force of the actuator 172A. It moves to an overlapping position on the front side of the central portion of the display screen in a certain image display device 5. Subsequently, as shown by the arrow (2) in FIG. 26 (A1), the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 changes from the closed state to the open state by the driving force of the actuator 172B. Next, as shown by the arrow (3) in FIG. 26 (A1), the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 returns from the open state to the closed state. After that, as shown by the arrow (4) in FIG. 26 (A1), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advance position to the origin position (retract position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A.

FIG. 26 (A2) shows the long initial operation L3B of the movable effect device 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C. In the long initial operation L3B, first, as shown by the arrow (1) in FIG. 26 (A2), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 moves from the origin position (retract position) to the advance position by the driving force of the actuator 172A. Moving. Subsequently, as shown by the arrow (2) in FIG. 26 (A2), the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 moves to the left from the origin position by the driving force of the actuator 172C. Next, as shown by the arrow (3) in FIG. 26 (A2), the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 moves to the origin position by the driving force of the actuator 172C. After that, as shown by the arrow (4) in FIG. 26 (A2), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advance position to the origin position (retract position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A.

FIG. 26 (A2) shows the long initial operation L3C of the movable effect device 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C. In the long initial operation L3C, first, as shown by the arrow (1) in FIG. 26 (A3), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 moves from the origin position (retract position) to the advance position by the driving force of the actuator 172A. Moving. Subsequently, as shown by the arrow (2) in FIG. 26 (A3), the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 moves to the right from the origin position by the driving force of the actuator 172C. Next, as shown by the arrow (3) in FIG. 26 (A3), the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 moves to the origin position by the driving force of the actuator 172C. After that, as shown by the arrow (4) in FIG. 26 (A3), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advance position to the origin position (retract position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A.

FIG. 27 shows an execution example of the initial operation A to the initial operation D. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the initial operations A to D are executed as short initial operations of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175. In FIG. 27, the solid line arrow indicates the case where the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 moves between the origin position (retract position) and the advance position. The broken line arrow indicates the case where the rotation mechanism 173A, the opening / closing mechanism 173B, and the elevating mechanism 173D move until the state of the origin sensor (on state or off state) is changed. The dotted arrow indicates the case where the rotation mechanism 173A, the opening / closing mechanism 173B, and the elevating mechanism 173D move by the operation of returning to the origin.

FIG. 27A shows the initial operation A of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, and the actuator 172D. The initial operation A is performed when the mode of executing the home return operation is such that the home rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B do not perform the home return operation. Generally, the origin sensor 171A that detects that the rotation mechanism 173A is in the origin position is in the ON state before the initial operation is performed, and the origin sensor 171B that detects that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the origin position is also in the ON state. When it is in the ON state, it is not necessary to execute the home return operation of the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B. However, even if both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the ON state, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately located at the origin position. Therefore, even if both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the ON state, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be moved (returned) to an accurate origin position by performing the initial operation A.

In the initial operation A, first, as shown by the broken line arrow (1) and the broken line arrow (2) in FIG. 27 (A), the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172D. .. Subsequently, as shown by the solid line arrow (3) in FIG. 27 (A), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 is an image display device which is an advance position from the origin position (retract position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A. It moves to the overlapping position on the front side of the central part of the display screen in 5. Next, as shown by the broken line arrow (4) and the broken line arrow (5) in FIG. 27 (A), the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172B. After that, as shown by the solid line arrow (6) in FIG. 27 (A), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advance position to the origin position (retract position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A.

FIG. 27B shows the initial operation B of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, and the actuator 172D. The initial operation B is performed when the mode of executing the home return operation is such that the home rotation mechanism 173A does not perform the home return operation and the open / close mechanism 173B performs the home return operation. Generally, if the origin sensor 171A that detects that the rotation mechanism 173A is in the origin position is in the ON state before performing the initial operation, it is necessary to execute the origin return operation of the rotation mechanism 173A. Absent. On the other hand, when the origin sensor 171B for detecting that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the origin position is in the off state, it is necessary to execute the origin return operation of the opening / closing mechanism 173B. However, even if the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state, the rotation mechanism 173A may not be exactly at the origin position. Therefore, even when the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state, the rotation mechanism 173A can be moved (returned) to an accurate origin position by performing the initial operation B.

In the initial operation B, first, as shown by the dotted arrow (1) in FIG. 27 (B), the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 performs the origin return operation by the driving force of the actuator 172B. Subsequently, as shown by the broken line arrow (2) and the broken line arrow (3) in FIG. 27 (B), the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172D. After that, as shown by the broken line arrow (4) and the broken line arrow (5) in FIG. 27 (B), the rotating mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172A. In the initial operation B, it is not necessary to move the opening / closing mechanism 173B toward the open state in response to the origin sensor 171B being in the off state, and it is not necessary to move the rotating mechanism 173A to the advanced position. become. That is, the time required for checking the operation of the rotating mechanism 173A can be shortened by the short initial operation.

FIG. 27C shows the initial operation C of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, and the actuator 172D. The initial operation C is performed when the mode of executing the home return operation is such that the home rotation mechanism 173A performs the home return operation and the open / close mechanism 173B does not perform the home return operation. If the origin sensor 171A that detects that the rotation mechanism 173A is in the origin position is in the off state before performing the initial operation, it is necessary to execute the origin return operation of the rotation mechanism 173A. On the other hand, in general, when the origin sensor 171B for detecting that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the origin position is in the ON state, it is not necessary to execute the origin return operation of the opening / closing mechanism 173B. However, even if the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately located at the origin position. Therefore, even when the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be moved (returned) to an accurate origin position by performing the initial operation C. Further, the rotation mechanism 173A that performs the origin return operation can move (return) to an accurate origin position by the origin return operation, but in order to open and close the opening / closing mechanism 173B, from the origin position (retract position) to the advance position. Move.

In the initial operation C, first, as shown by the dotted arrow (1) in FIG. 27 (C), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 performs the origin return operation by the driving force of the actuator 172A. Subsequently, as shown by the broken line arrow (2) and the broken line arrow (3) in FIG. 27 (C), the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172D. Next, as shown by the solid line arrow (4) in FIG. 27 (C), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 is an image display device which is an advance position from the origin position (retract position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A. It moves to the overlapping position on the front side of the central part of the display screen in 5. Further, as shown by the broken line arrow (5) and the broken line arrow (6) in FIG. 27 (C), the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172B. After that, as shown by the solid line arrow (7) in FIG. 27 (C), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advance position to the origin position (retract position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A.

FIG. 27 (D) shows the initial operation D of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, and the actuator 172D. The initial operation D is performed when the mode of executing the home-returning operation is a mode in which the home-returning operation is performed for the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B. When the origin sensor 171A for detecting that the rotation mechanism 173A is in the origin position is in the off state and the origin sensor 171B for detecting that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the origin position is also in the off state before performing the initial operation. It is necessary to execute the origin return operation of the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B. Therefore, when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the off state, a short initial operation or a long initial operation or a long initial operation is performed when the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are moved (returned) to the origin position by the initial operation D. The operation can be omitted.

In the initial operation D, first, as shown by the dotted arrow (1) in FIG. 27 (D), the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 performs the origin return operation by the driving force of the actuator 172B. Subsequently, as shown by the dotted arrow (2) in FIG. 27 (D), the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 performs the origin return operation by the driving force of the actuator 172A. After that, as shown by the broken line arrow (3) and the broken line arrow (4) in FIG. 27 (D), the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172D.

In the operation example shown in FIG. 27, the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, and the actuator 172D are used to perform initial operations on the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 and the elevating device 173D of the movable effect device 175. It is said. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an actuator 172C may be used to perform an initial operation including an operation of moving the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173. That is, it suffices that some or all of the actuators 172A to 172D can be used to perform the initial operation of a part or all of the movable mechanism of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175.

FIG. 28 shows the initial operation of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 using all of the actuators 172A to 172D. In this initial operation, in addition to the operations of the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 and the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175, the operations of the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 are combined (mixed). As a result, the time required to confirm a plurality of operations is shortened.

In the initial operation shown in FIG. 28, first, as shown by the solid line arrow (1) in FIG. 28, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 is moved from the origin position (retracted position) to the advanced position by the driving force of the actuator 172A. The image display device 5 moves to an overlapping position on the front side of the center of the display screen. Subsequently, as shown by the broken line arrow (2) and the broken line arrow (3) in FIG. 28, the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172B. Next, as shown by the solid line arrows (4) to (6) in FIG. 28, the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 moves from the origin position to the movable position in the right direction by the driving force of the actuator 172C, and then left. After moving to the movable position in the direction, it returns to the origin position. By combining the movements (slides) of the slide mechanism 173C, the required time can be shortened as compared with the case where the movement to the right and the movement to the left are performed in separate initial operations. Further, as shown by the solid line arrow (7) in FIG. 28, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advance position to the origin position (retract position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A. After that, as shown by the broken line arrow (8) and the broken line arrow (9) in FIG. 28, the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172D.

The movable member initial operation process is not limited to the one executed following the initial setting of the effect control board 12 as in step S52 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 11, for example, the timer interrupt flag is set in step S53. It may be a process that can be executed every time it is determined to be ON. In this case, the initial operation may be executed when it is determined that the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command from the main board 11 has been received. Alternatively, in the variable display start waiting process in step S170 shown in FIG. 12, when the demonstration effect (customer waiting demo display) is being executed, the same initial operation process during the demonstration as the movable member initial operation process can be executed. May be good. In this case, the initial operation may be executed when it is determined that the initial operation executed flag is off. The initial operation executed flag is set to the on state when the initial operation processing is executed during the demo. After that, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the initial operation completed flag may be cleared to turn it off. As a result, the initial operation of the movable effect device 173 and the like can be executed each time the demonstration effect is executed.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and is a part described in the above-described embodiment so as to be able to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have the structure of. More specifically, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the display corresponding to advancement and the return interlocking display are displayed in which the ratio of the jackpot game state (big hit expectation) differs depending on the combination of display contents. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The return interlocking display may be performed.

The normal variable winning ball device 6B changes from the first state (closed state or normally open state) in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the second starting winning opening to the second state (open state or expanded open state) in which the game ball is easy to pass. As an effect of notifying that the effect is to be performed, an advance corresponding display or a return interlocking display may be performed according to the position or movement of the movable member for effect such as the movable effect device 173. As described above, as an effect of notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to an arbitrary state based on the progress of the game, an effect of combining the advancement correspondence display and the return interlocking display may be performed. Alternatively, as an effect of notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to an arbitrary state based on the progress of the effect, an effect by combining an advance correspondence display and a return interlocking display may be performed.

In the above embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous for the player, it has been described that the variable display result is controlled to the big hit game state based on the "big hit". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special gaming state such as a probability variation state may be set as an advantageous state, and the maximum number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of jackpot gaming states is the number of second rounds (for example, "7"). The jackpot game state in which the number of first rounds (for example, "15") is larger than that of ") may be set as an advantageous state. Alternatively, the time saving state in which the upper limit of the variable display that can be executed among the plurality of time saving states is the first number (for example, "100"), which is larger than the second number (for example, "50"), may be set as an advantageous state. The probabilistic state in which the jackpot probability is the first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) among the plurality of probabilistic states may be set as the advantageous state. In addition, any gaming state that is advantageous to the player may be set as an advantageous state.

As an example of the case where the advantageous state is the probability change state, in the big hit middle promotion effect executed in the big hit game state, the movable effect device 173 can be moved between the evacuation position and the advance position, and the movable effect device 173. Depending on the position and movement of, the advance correspondence display and the return interlocking display may be performed. In this case, the display content of the advancement correspondence display or the display content of the return interlocking display may be determined at a different ratio depending on whether or not the probability change state is controlled. That is, the display content of the advancement correspondence display or the display content of the return interlocking display can be determined based on the determination result of whether or not to control the probability change state. Then, the ratio controlled to the probabilistic change state (probability change expectation degree) can be made different according to the combination of the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display content of the return interlocking display.

The special symbol and the decorative symbol are not limited to those that are variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a plurality of LEDs, and during the variable display of the special symbol, only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs is used. Repeats turning on and off, and the other LEDs remain turned off. Then, when the variable display result is "missing", the LED that repeats turning on and off is maintained in a state of emitting (lighting) with a predetermined emission color, or by maintaining a state of being turned off. Stop and display the special symbol. At this time, the other LEDs are kept off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "big hit", the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are lit. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol can be switched between display and non-display, while other symbols can be kept hidden. Good. Then, as the final stop symbol (fixed special symbol or final decorative symbol) that results in the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol, any one of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display). Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, a symbol indicating "-" is displayed (lit). It may be hidden (turned off) repeatedly so that other numbers and symbols are not displayed. Then, as a variable display result of the special symbol, the symbol indicating "-" is not stopped and displayed, and a predetermined lighting pattern including the numbers indicating "1" to "9" and other symbols is obtained. By doing so, the special symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, during the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol, the symbol that is not stopped and displayed as a variable display result can be switched between display and non-display, while the other symbols are maintained in the hidden state. Good. In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a game machine that performs an arbitrary variable display.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 may not perform variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. As an example, based on the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) the starting winning opening provided in the game area, the variable winning device provided in the game area is opened from the closed state (second state) (second state). When the game ball that has changed to the first state) and entered the inside of the variable winning device enters a specific area (V winning opening) among a plurality of areas, it is controlled to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player. It may be configured to be. In such a configuration, a movable member similar to the movable effect device 173 may be movable, and various effects may be executed by combining the advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display. For example, the result of determining whether or not to change the variable winning device to the first state based on the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) the starting winning opening or the establishment of other effect execution conditions. Or, a decision result in which the change mode when changing to the first state is one of a plurality of modes, or a decision result in whether or not to control the jackpot game state according to the passing state of the game ball inside the variable winning device. As an effect that is executed in relation to at least one of the above, or as an effect that is executed without being related to any decision result, the movable member is made movable, and the effect by combining the advance correspondence display and the return interlocking display is produced. It may be feasible.

In the above embodiment, the "ratio" and "probability" at which various decisions are made are 0% (never determined) or 100% (always), for example, 70:30. It may be set so that it does not become (determined), or at least the probability of one of the determination results is 0% (never determined) or 100% (always determined). It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, if the ratio of one of a plurality of decision results to be a decision result is higher than the ratio of other decision results, the ratio of one decision result is It may be included that it is 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of 1 as the determination result is 100%, the ratio of other determination results is 0%. Further, when the ratio of other decision results is 0%, if the ratio of 1 decision result is a predetermined ratio other than 100% but not 0%, the ratio of 1 decision result is the other decision result. It will be higher than the ratio.

In the above embodiment, for example, in step S212 shown in FIG. 4, the winning random number value determination process as shown in FIG. 5 is executed. As a result, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 determines the variable display content using the random number value, and the effect control command (winning determination result command) indicating the determination result controls the effect. It has been described as being transmitted to the side of the board 12 and enabling the pre-reading advance notice effect to be executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like mounted on the effect control board 12. On the other hand, for example, on the side of the main board 11, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 may be set to transmit an effect control command indicating a random number value to the effect control board 12. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, a jackpot determination or the like is performed using the random value indicated in the effect control command from the main board 11, and the pre-reading advance notice effect can be executed based on the determination result. Good. In this way, the process of determining whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state before determining whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state such as the jackpot game state, such as when the start prize is generated. The execution is not limited to the one executed on the main board 11 side, and may be executed on the effect control board 12 side.

The present invention can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to slot machines and the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary game machine capable of performing a predetermined game such as a variable display of a symbol serving as a plurality of types of identification information and imparting a predetermined game value based on the game result. A variable display device (a variable display device) that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each. One game ends when the display results of (for example, multiple reels, etc.) are derived and displayed, and prizes are awarded according to the display results (for example, cherry prize, watermelon prize, bell prize, replay prize, BB prize, RB prize, etc.). Is a game machine that can generate. In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the effect movable mechanism provided on the front side of the slot machine and the software that performs a predetermined process cooperate with each other to perform the pachinko machine shown in the above embodiment. It suffices that it is configured to have all or part of the features of the game machine 1. Specifically, in a configuration including a movable effect device that is an effect movable mechanism that can move to at least the first position and the overlapping second position on the front side of the display screen of the image display device, the movable effect device is the first. If it is a display that corresponds to advancement at a position that does not overlap while moving to two positions, and a return interlocking display is performed in connection with the movement (return) of the movable effect device from the second position to the first position. Good. More generally, the present invention can be applied to any gaming machine capable of playing a game.

In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the game machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the audio output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but a score is scored based on the occurrence of a prize by enclosing the game medium. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that grants. Slot machines are not limited to those in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as the game value, but only slot machines that set the number of bets using game balls as the game value and credits as the game value. It may be a fully credited slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when setting 3 as the number of bets, 15 game balls are used for the number of bets. Corresponds to the one that sets. The pachinko game machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types such as medals and game balls. It may be one that can be used in combination with a gaming value. For example, a slot machine can set a bet number and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals, game balls, etc. are generated by winning a prize. Any of the types of gaming value may be payable.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

As described above, in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present application, the movable member for production such as the movable production device 173 moves to at least the first position such as the evacuation position and the second position such as the advance position. It is possible. The movable member for effect overlaps the front side of the display screen of the image display device 5 at the second position. On the display screen of the image display device 5, the first display such as the advancement correspondence display is performed at a position that does not overlap with the movable member for production in the state of being moved to the second position. After that, in connection with the movement of the movable member for production from the second position to the first position, a second display such as a return interlocking display is performed. By combining such a first display and a second display, a predetermined effect such as a development effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to enhance the feeling of interlocking between the movable member for production and the display on the display screen, and improve the interest of the game.

Even if a combination of the first display such as the advancement correspondence display and the second display such as the return interlocking display is performed as an effect of notifying that the game machine such as the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to an arbitrary state. Good. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by using the operation of the movable member for production and the display on the display screen.

As an effect that notifies that the effect state is controlled to notify whether or not it is controlled to an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state, such as a development effect that notifies that the reach effect of super reach is executed. , The effect may be performed by combining the first display such as the advance correspondence display and the second display such as the return interlocking display. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by using the operation of the movable member for production and the display on the display screen.

As in the case where "SP reach A", "SP reach B", and "SP reach C" are prepared as the display contents of the advancement correspondence display, there may be a plurality of types of display modes in the first display. .. As in the case where "opportunity", "winning opportunity", and "extreme heat" are prepared as the display contents of the return interlocking display, the display mode of the second display may have a plurality of types of display modes. As a result, the degree of attention to the first display and the second display can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 17B, depending on the combination of the display mode of the first display such as the display content of the advancement correspondence display and the display mode of the second display such as the display content of the return interlocking display, the jackpot game state and the like can be determined. The rate controlled to the favorable state may be different. As a result, the degree of attention to the first display and the second display can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

There may be a single type of display mode in the first display mode such as the display content of the advancement correspondence display. Even in this case, there may be a plurality of types of display modes of the second display such as the display contents of the return interlocking display. As a result, the degree of attention to the second display can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

The second display such as the return interlocking display may be performed at least at a position overlapping the movable member for effect such as the movable effect device 173 in a state of being moved to the second position such as the advance position. As a result, it is possible to enhance the feeling of interlocking between the operation of the movable member for production and the display on the display screen, and improve the game entertainment.

The second display such as the return interlocking display may be started when the movable member for effect such as the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the second position such as the advance position to the first position such as the evacuation position. As a result, it is possible to enhance the feeling of interlocking between the operation of the movable member for production and the display on the display screen, and improve the game entertainment.

The first position such as the retracted position may be the origin position of the movable effect device 173 as shown in FIG. 20A, for example. As a result, it is possible to enhance the feeling of interlocking between the operation of the movable member for production and the display on the display screen, and improve the game entertainment.

As shown in FIG. 27 and the like, when the return operation for returning the effect movable member such as the movable effect device 173 to the origin position is performed, the initial operation of the effect movable member is performed in a mode corresponding to the mode of the return operation. You may do so. As a result, a suitable initial operation can be executed.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 5 ... Image display device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 16 ... Movable device drive unit 17 ... Drive relay board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 103 ... CPU
120 ... CPU for production control
123 ... Display control unit 173, 175 ... Movable production device

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Image display means that can display images and
A movable control means for controlling a movable member that can be moved to at least a first position and a second position overlapping a predetermined area of the image display means is provided.
As the display of the image display means performs a first display at a position that does not overlap with the movable member in a state of moving at least the second position, moves from said second position of said movable member to the first position A second display is newly performed in the area including at least the predetermined area according to the above.
After the first display is performed, the second display is performed, and the first display and the second display can be performed at the same time.
The first display and the second display have a plurality of display modes suggesting an expectation degree controlled in the advantageous state.
A predetermined effect having different expectations for controlling to the advantageous state is executed according to the combination of the display mode of the first display and the display mode of the second display.
After executing the predetermined effect, a special effect suggesting that the predetermined effect is controlled is executed.
A game machine characterized by that.