JP6892806B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine provided with a movable accessory that can be moved in a production, and that executes a return process for returning the movable accessory to the origin position based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, for example, Patent Document. 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-20272

However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the return process is executed at an unintended timing, and the return operation is mistaken for an effect depending on the timing.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the return processing from being executed at an unintended timing.

In order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine of means A is
It is a gaming machine that can play games,
Multiple production movable bodies that are operably provided in the standby position and the production position,
The effect control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of effect movable bodies, and the effect control means.
A detection means capable of detecting whether or not the plurality of effect movable bodies are located in the standby position, and
A game control means capable of transmitting information including specific information that can identify that the demonstration display can be executed to the effect control means, and a game control means.
With
The effect control means
Upon receiving the specific information, said plurality a determination process based on whether each of the plurality of presentation movable member is positioned at the standby position to the detection result by the detecting means, in said determination process when at least any one of the effect the movable body of the presentation movable body is determined not to be located at the standby position, after operating the presentation movable body to the presentation position, the return for returning to the standby position Control is feasible and
Even if the specific information is received within a predetermined period after the operation of the effect movable body is started based on the establishment of the operating conditions, the determination process is not executed.
It is characterized a call.
Further, the gaming machine of means B is
It is a gaming machine that can play games,
Multiple production movable bodies that are operably provided in the standby position and the production position,
The effect control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of effect movable bodies, and the effect control means.
A detection means capable of detecting whether or not the plurality of effect movable bodies are located in the standby position, and
A game control means capable of transmitting information including specific information that can identify that the demonstration display can be executed to the effect control means, and a game control means.
With
The effect control means
Upon receiving the specific information, said plurality a determination process based on whether each of the plurality of presentation movable member is positioned at the standby position to the detection result by the detecting means, in said determination process when at least any one of the effect the movable body of the presentation movable body is determined not to be located at the standby position, after operating the presentation movable body to the presentation position, the return for returning to the standby position Control is feasible and
Even if it is determined that the effect movable body is not located in the standby position by receiving the specific information within a predetermined period after the operation of the effect movable body is started based on the establishment of the operation condition, the effect is described. Do not execute return control,
It is characterized a call.
Further, the gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
An effect movable body (for example, a movable accessory 302 or a moving body 315) provided so as to be movable in the standby position and the effect position,
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that controls the operation of the effect movable body, and
A detection means capable of detecting whether or not the effect movable body is located at the standby position (for example, a movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 or a moving body initial position detection sensor 332).
With
The effect control means
When a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a customer waiting demo designation command is received on the effect control board 12), whether or not the effect movable body is located at the standby position is determined as a detection result by the detection means. The determination process (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable accessory initialization processes S445 and S446 shown in FIG. 19) and the effect movable body are located at the standby position in the determination process. When it is determined that the effect is not present, at least the return control for returning the effect movable body to the standby position can be executed (for example, in the process of S445 of the movable accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 19 by the effect control CPU 120. When it is determined that the moving body 315 is not located in the standby position of the moving body 315, or when it is determined in S446 that the movable accessory 302 is not located in the standby position of the movable accessory 302, S447 to The part that executes the processing of S452 and S453 to S470),
The determination process is not executed even if the predetermined condition is satisfied within a predetermined period after the operation of the effect movable body is started based on the establishment of the operating condition (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the push button 31B does not execute the operation. The processing of S447 to S452 and S453 to S470 is not executed even if the customer waiting demo designation command is received from the start of the fall of the movable accessory 302 to the timer out of the determination grace period timer based on the operation. part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the return control from being executed at an unintended timing.

Of the gaming machine hand stage 2,
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
An effect movable body (for example, a movable accessory 302 or a moving body 315) provided so as to be movable in the standby position and the effect position,
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that controls the operation of the effect movable body, and
A detection means capable of detecting whether or not the effect movable body is located at the standby position (for example, a movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 or a moving body initial position detection sensor 332).
With
The effect control means
When a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a customer waiting demo designation command is received on the effect control board 12), whether or not the effect movable body is located at the standby position is determined as a detection result by the detection means. The determination process (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable accessory initialization process S445 or S446 shown in FIG. 19) and the effect movable body are located at the standby position in the determination process. When it is determined that the effect is not present, at least the return control for returning the effect movable body to the standby position can be executed (for example, in the process of S445 of the movable accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 19 by the effect control CPU 120. When it is determined that the moving body 315 is not located in the standby position of the moving body 315, or when it is determined in S446 that the movable accessory 302 is not located in the standby position of the movable accessory 302, S447 to The part that executes the processing of S452 and S453 to S470),
Even if it is determined that the effect movable body is not located in the standby position by satisfying the predetermined condition within a predetermined period after the operation of the effect movable body is started based on the establishment of the operation condition, the said Even if it is determined that the return control is not executed (for example, as shown in the second modification, the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is not located at each standby position based on the operation of the push button 31B, the return control is not executed. Judgment grace period If the timer is operating, the parts that do not execute the processes of S447 to S452 and S453 to S470)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the return control from being executed at an unintended timing.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a game machine unit 1 or unit 2,
A game control means (for example, a game control means (for example) capable of executing game control and transmitting customer waiting state information (for example, a customer waiting demo designation command) for causing the effect control means to specify that the customer waiting state is in the customer waiting state. , The portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of S158 of the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 13).
The predetermined condition is characterized in that the customer waiting state information is received.
According to this feature, it is possible to determine whether or not the effect movable body is located at the standby position when the customer waiting state information is received.

Gaming machine Hand stage 4, a one Kano gaming machine unit 1 unit 3,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The operating conditions, the specific effect suggests the be controlled advantageously state during the execution of the variable display (eg, falling effect) is characterized in that in the arc is performed.
According to this feature, since the effect movable body operates during the execution of the specific effect suggesting that it is controlled in an advantageous state, the effect of the specific effect can be enhanced.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a game machine unit 4,
Equipped with an operating means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player.
The operating condition is characterized in that the operating means is operated in the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, a portion in which the push button 31B is operated during execution of the reach effect).
According to this feature, since the effect movable body operates according to the operation of the player, it is possible to improve the interest.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a one Kano gaming machine unit 1 means 5,
When the effect movable body is not located in the standby position when the predetermined period elapses, the effect control means executes the return control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the initial position. If the value of the determination grace period timer is decremented by -1 in the return process and the determination grace period timer is out of time (when the operation of the determination grace period timer is completed), the determination is made in S444 of the movable accessory initialization process. Since it is determined that the grace period timer is not in operation, if the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is not located at each initial position at that timing, the initialization of the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is executed. Part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect movable body can be appropriately returned to the standby position.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a one Kano gaming machine unit 1 means 6,
When the effect movable body is not located at the standby position as a result of executing the determination process, the effect control means moves the effect movable body to the effect position as the return control. It is possible to execute the effect confirmation operation control to operate in the same operation mode as the above (for example, as shown in the modification 3, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable accessory 302 in S446 of the movable accessory initialization process. If it is determined that the movable accessory 302 is not located in the standby position, the movable accessory 302 is moved from the effect position of the movable accessory 302 to the standby position, and then the movable accessory 302 is movable as an effect confirmation control. A part that executes control to move the accessory 302 to the standby position again after dropping the accessory 302 from the standby position of the movable accessory 302 toward the effect position)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to confirm whether or not the effect movable body operates in the same operation mode as that at the time of the effect.

Gaming machine Hand stage 8, a game machine unit 7,
The effect movable body includes an effect body (for example, a movable accessory 302) and a moving lift for moving the effect body (for example, a moving body 315).
The effect control means can execute the effect confirmation operation control when the moving lift is not located at the standby position (for example, in the movable accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120. Executes the processes of S447 to S452 and S453 to S470 based on the determination that the moving body 315 is not located at the standby position of the moving body 315 in the processing of S445)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to confirm whether or not the moving lift also operates in the same operation mode as that at the time of production.

Gaming machine Hand stage 9, a one Kano gaming machine unit 1 means 8,
An operating body that can be operated by the player (for example, push button 31B),
An image corresponding to the first operating body, which is an image for urging the player to operate the operating body and is an image corresponding to the operating body corresponding to the operating body (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-protruding state). Alternatively, a display means (for example, the effect display device 5) capable of displaying a second operation body compatible image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) different from the first operation body compatible image, and
With
When the operating body is operated during the display of the image corresponding to the first operating body, the display of the image corresponding to the first operating body is terminated based on the elapse of the first period from the operation (for example,). As shown in the first modification, when the push button 31B is operated while the image of the non-protruding push button 31B is displayed, the image of the non-protruding push button 31B is displayed for a period L2 from the operation. The part that is displayed and ends the display),
When the operating body is operated while the image corresponding to the second operating body is displayed, the image corresponding to the second operating body is based on the fact that a second period different from the first period has elapsed from the operation. Ending the display (for example, as shown in the modification 1, when the push button 31B is operated while displaying the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, the push in the protruding state is pushed over the period L1 from the operation. The part that ends the display after updating and displaying the image of the button 31B to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game entertainment can be improved by making the period from the operation of the operating body to the end of the display of the operating body compatible image according to the displayed operating body compatible image.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of a falling accessory. It is a figure which shows the AA cross section in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of the falling accessory. It is explanatory drawing which shows the situation which the falling accessory returns. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. 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 process during the production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the drop effect execution processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the initial position return processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the movable accessory initialization process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the situation of a fall effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the situation of a fall effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the situation of a fall effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the situation of the fall effect in the modification.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In this embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the facing surface facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart, for example, the part described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1". Further, in this embodiment, "execution" and "implementation" are synonymous.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko game machine 1 (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a game machine) is roughly divided into a game board 2 (gauge board) constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame 3 (underframe) for supporting and fixing the game board 2. ) And. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball is launched from a ball launching device into the game area and is driven into the game area.

A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 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 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), and each of them is used in a special symbol game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure"), which is a plurality of types of identifiable identification information (special identification information), is displayed in a variable manner (also referred to as a variable display or a variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variablely display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". The present invention is not limited, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of those that are turned on by the 7-segment LED and those that are turned off may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. In the following, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display 4B is referred to as the "second special symbol". Also called.

Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating "0" to "9" and a symbol indicating "-"), and the types may be the same. It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variablely display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99", respectively. However, each of the segments indicating "00" to "99" may be configured to display "00" to "99" in an invisible and randomly arranged display.

An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, three are corresponding to each of the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units, display of the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each of them, is displayed in a variable manner. The variable display of this effect symbol is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of either the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the fluctuation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, "left". , "Middle", and "Right", the effect symbol variation (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After that, the final effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" of the effect display device 5.

As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. Synchronized with the special figure game, the variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and the definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "deriving"). It should be noted that the variation display may be temporarily stopped during the variation display of the effect symbol.

For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters) are included in the effect symbols that are variablely displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each of the production symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, a symbol number of "1" to "8" is assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8". The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number of types as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as "big hit" combinations and "missing" combinations can be configured (for example, seven types). 9 types, etc.).

After the variable display of the effect symbol is started, until the final effect symbol is derived and displayed, each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", or the effect symbol In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbol numbers flow from the upper to the lower in order from the smallest to the largest. When the scroll display is performed and the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the effect symbol having the minimum symbol number (for example, "1") is subsequently displayed.

A first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are set at two locations on the left and right below the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, the hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

Here, the holding of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through 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 (entering). 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 effect symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established 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, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Will be done. In this embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening and the starting winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the second starting winning opening. The hold storage display generated based on the above is set as a round white display.

In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as hold display.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, in addition to the hold storage display area, the first hold for identifiable display of the number of special symbol hold storages on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The number of reserved storages in the variable display obtained by adding the number of reserved storages in the first special figure and the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is also particularly referred to as the total number of reserved storages.

Below the effect 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 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 motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second start winning opening.

As an example, in the ordinary 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 ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded and open state that is easy to enter. Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening even when it is in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter more than when it is in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening changes into an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normally open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

The game ball that has passed (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 passed (entered) the second starting 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, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" If it is less than 4 ”), the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" If it is less than 4 ”), 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.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided at a position 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 predetermined area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big winning door 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. I can't do it. 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. ) Make it easier. In this way, the large winning opening 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. 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, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 that has been opened, the game ball passes through another winning opening (for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, 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.

Further, a movable accessory unit including a movable accessory 302 capable of being positioned in front of the effect display device 5 by freely falling from an upper position of the effect display device 5 by its own weight around the effect display device 5. 300 is provided.

Next, the movable accessory unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a movable accessory unit in the initial driving state. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an operating state of the falling accessory. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a situation in which the falling accessory is returned.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the movable accessory unit 300 is arranged between the back surface of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, and is arranged along the upper side and the left and right side sides of the effect display device 5. The base member 301 having a substantially U-shaped downward shape, the standby position above the display screen of the effect display device 5 (initial drive position, see FIG. 3), and the lower front surface of the display screen of the effect display device 5 below the standby position. A movable accessory 302 provided so as to be able to move (operate) in the vertical direction between the first effect position (see the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 5) and a lifting means for moving the movable accessory 302 upward. The 303, the first regulating member 304 for restricting the fall of the movable accessory 302 from the standby position, and the first regulating member 304 are moved (falling) from the standby position of the movable accessory 302 to the first effect position. The first regulating means 305 that changes the regulation state to the regulation state that regulates the regulation and the release state that releases the regulation, and the second production position between the standby position and the first production position (see the position indicated by the two-point chain line in FIG. 5). ), The second regulating member 334 for restricting the fall of the movable accessory 302 and the second regulating member 334 are restricted from moving (falling) from the second effect position to the first effect position of the movable accessory 302. A second regulatory means 335 that changes the regulation state to be applied and the release state to release the regulation is provided.

The movable accessory 302 has a predetermined weight, and has an effect unit 310 formed of a rectangular parallelepiped having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and guide units 311L and 311R provided on the left and right sides of the effect unit 310. Through holes 309 (see FIG. 4) penetrating in the vertical direction are formed in the guide portions 311L and 311R, and the through holes 309 are fixed to the front surfaces of the left and right side portions of the base member 301 in the vertical direction. By inserting the guide rods 312L and 312R facing the above direction, the movable accessory 302 is moved and guided in the vertical direction between the standby position and the first effect position by the guide rods 312L and 312R. ..

The contacted portion 314R to which the first regulating member 304 can abut is projected on the right side surface of the right guide portion 311R, and the second regulating member 334 abuts on the left side surface of the left guide portion 311L. A possible contacted portion 314L is provided so as to project. The contacted portions 314L and 314R have a substantially triangular shape in front view, the lower surface (contacted surface) is provided substantially horizontally and is formed in a flat surface shape, and the outer surface is inclined inward from the lower side to the upper side. It is said to be an inclined surface.

The lift means 303 is provided separately from the movable accessory 302, and the moving body 315 that moves the movable accessory 302 from the first effect position or the second effect position to the standby position and the moving body 315 are moved in the vertical direction. The lift drive motor 316 to be operated, the drive gear 317 fixed to the drive shaft of the lift drive motor 316, and the rotation shaft 318a projecting from the front surface of the base member 301 and facing the front-rear direction are rotatably provided. It has a pinion gear 318 that meshes with the drive gear 317.

The moving body 315 is a member that is invisible to the player because it is arranged behind the game board 2, and has a contact portion 320 that can abut on the lower surface of the guide portion 311R on the right side and a corresponding contact portion 320. It is composed of a rack gear 321 extending in the vertical direction from the right side surface of the above. Guide shafts 323a and 323b are projected from the back surface of the rack gear 321, and the guide shafts 323a and 323b are inserted into the vertically facing guide grooves 322 provided on the front surface of the right side portion of the base member 301. As a result, the moving body 315 is moved and guided in the vertical direction along the guide groove 322. The moving body 315 is provided in front of the guide rod 312R at a position where the contact portion 320 does not come into contact with the guide rod 312R.

Further, the moving body 315 has an ascending position slightly above the position where the upper surface of the abutting portion 320 abuts on the lower surface of the guide portion 311R when the movable accessory 302 is restricted from falling at the standby position, and the movable accessory 315. The contact portion 320 is movably provided between the standby position (initial position) located slightly below the guide portion 311R when the object 302 is in the first effect position. Then, when the pinion gear 318 is meshed with the rack gear 321 and the drive gear 317 is rotated in the second direction (for example, in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front) by the lift drive motor 316, the pinion gear 318 moves in the first direction (for example). , The moving body 315 rises by rotating in the front view clockwise direction), and when the drive gear 317 is rotated in the first direction (for example, the front view clockwise direction), the pinion gear 318 moves in the second direction (for example, front view counterclockwise direction). The moving body 315 descends by rotating in the clockwise direction).

The moving body 315 configured in this way does not come into contact with the movable accessory 302 in the first effect position in the standby position, which is the initial position, and rises to reach the first effect position and the second effect position. The movable accessory 302 can be pushed up by contacting the lower surface of the guide portion 311R of the movable accessory 302.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first regulating means 305 includes a first solenoid 330 fixed to the upper part of the front surface of the right side portion of the base member 301, and the second regulating means 335 is the front surface of the left side portion of the base member 301. It is composed of a second solenoid 331 fixedly installed in the central portion. As shown in FIG. 4, the first solenoid 330 and the second solenoid 331 are provided with the main body 330a and the plunger 330b which is provided so as to be able to move in and out of the main body 330a and to which the first regulating member 304 is attached to the tip. , A compression spring 330c that urges the plunger 330b in the protruding direction in the off (non-excited) state (in FIG. 4, only the first solenoid 330 is described, and the description of the second solenoid 331 is omitted).

The first solenoid 330 comes into contact with the lower surface of the contacted portion 314R of the movable accessory 302 at the standby position to restrict the movement of the first regulating member 304 from the standby position to the first effect position (regulation position ( (See FIGS. 3 and 4) and the release position (see FIG. 5 (A)) for releasing the regulation by retracting to the right from the regulation position can be moved substantially horizontally in the left-right direction. It is possible, and the first regulating member 304 does not abut on the contacted portion 314R at the release position. The second solenoid 331 abuts the second regulating member 334 on the lower surface of the contacted portion 314L of the movable accessory 302 at the second effect position to restrict the movement from the second effect position to the first effect position. To move substantially horizontally in the left-right direction between the regulation position to be regulated (see FIG. 3) and the release position to release the regulation by retracting to the left from the regulation position (see FIG. 20B). The second regulating member 334 does not abut on the contacted portion 314L at the release position.

Further, the movable accessory unit 300 includes a moving object initial position detection sensor 332 capable of detecting the moving object 315 in the standby position, and a movable accessory initial position detecting sensor 333 capable of detecting the movable accessory 302 in the standby position. , (See FIG. 2).

Next, the operation mode of each part will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, in the initial drive state, the movable accessory 302 is restricted from falling from the standby position by the first regulating member 304 in the standby position, and the moving body 315 is located at the standby position (initial position). There is. Further, the first solenoid 330 and the second solenoid 331 are in the off state (non-excited state), and the first regulating means 305 and the second regulating means 335 are in the regulated state, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the movable accessory 302 is dropped, the effect control CPU 120 turns the first solenoid 330 into an on state (excited state) and changes the first regulating means 305 to a released state. As a result, the first regulating member 304 moves horizontally from the regulated position to the released position, so that the movable accessory 302 moves upward on the side opposite to the falling direction, that is, it is instantly dropped by its own weight without floating. be able to.

The movable accessory 302 that has fallen from the standby position falls along the guide rods 312L and 312R. When the second regulating means 335 is released together with the first regulating means 305, the movable accessory 302 passes through the second effect position without being restricted from falling, and is provided at the lower ends of the guide rods 312L and 312R. The guide portions 311L and 311R come into contact with the cushioning member to restrict movement, so that the guide portion 311L and 311R stop at the first effect position (see the solid line position in FIG. 5A). Further, if the second regulating means 335 is not changed to the released state when the first regulating means 305 is changed to the released state, the movable accessory 302 moves with the contacted portion 314L in contact with the second regulating member 334. Is regulated and stops at the second effect position (see FIG. 5 (A) two-dot chain line position).

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 waits for the moving body 315 by the lift drive motor 316 when the movable accessory 302 stopped at the first effect position or the second effect position is moved to the standby position. Move from position to ascending position. As a result, the contact portion 320 of the moving body 315 comes into contact with the lower surface of the guide portion 311R and pushes up the movable accessory 302 upward. When the contacted portions 314L and 314R come into contact with the first regulating member 304 and the second regulating member 334 while the movable accessory 302 is rising, the first regulating member 304 and the second regulating member 334 are compressed. It is pushed from the regulated position to the release position side against the urging force of the spring, and after the contacted portions 314L and 314R have passed, it returns to the regulated position by the urging force of the compression spring.

In particular, when the moving body 315 moves to the ascending position, the lower surface of the contacted portion 314R is located slightly above the upper surface of the first regulating member 304, so that the first regulating member 304 is urged by the compression spring 330c. It returns to the regulated position from the release position. After that, when the effect control CPU 120 turns off the lift drive motor 316, the load of the movable accessory 302 exceeds the load of the lift drive motor 316, so that the movable accessory 302 slightly drops due to its own weight. Therefore, it comes into contact with the first regulating member 304, and the fall is restricted at the standby position.

In the movable accessory unit 300 configured in this way, the movable accessory 302 can be dropped by its own weight from the standby position, which is the initial position, to the first effect position and the second effect position below the standby position. After dropping from the standby position to the first effect position or the second effect position, the lift means 303 can return the movable accessory 302 to the standby position which is the initial position. After returning the movable accessory 302 to the standby position, the lift drive motor 316 moves the moving body 315 from the ascending position to the standby position to return to the initial state shown in FIG. 3 to prepare for the next drop. I am trying to do it.

Here, in the present embodiment, the movable accessory 302 dropped from the standby position is stopped not only at the first effect position but also at the second effect position which is an intermediate position of the fall path from the standby position to the first effect position. Therefore, when it is decided to stop the movable accessory 302 at the second effect position, the moving body 315 is raised from the standby position to the vicinity of the second effect position in advance to stand by. It is also possible.

However, although the movable accessory unit 300 is not shown in detail, the front of the guide rods 312L and 312R and the lift means 303 is covered invisible from the player side, but the left and right sides of the movable accessory 302 are guides. Since the structure is supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction by the rods 312L and 312R, there is an opening through which the guide portions 311L and 311R can pass inside the guide rods 312L and 312R and the lift means 303, so that the guide rods 312L and 312R are completely supported. It cannot be covered. That is, since the structure is such that the moving body 315 can be visually recognized through this opening, when the standby position of the moving body 315 is changed according to the position where the movable accessory 302 is stopped as described above, the movable accessory 302 is changed. Since the player can easily predict whether to fall to the first effect position or the second effect position, even when the stop position of the movable accessory 302 can be changed as in the present embodiment. The moving body 315 is always made to stand by at the standby position (initial position).

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, below 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 4A and the second special symbol display 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 on the side of 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 gaming machine frame 3, and game effect LEDs 9 are provided around the gaming area.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming 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. The ball striking operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball striking device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, an upper plate that holds (stores) the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls paid out by renting so that they can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. (Striking ball supply plate) is provided. A lower plate (not shown) is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 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.

Further, the upper plate is formed with a bulging portion 30 that bulges in front of the gaming machine, and a push button 31B that can be operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the bulging portion 30. The push button 31B may be configured so that the pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's pressing operation on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is arranged.

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

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 a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special drawing game, a function capable of inputting an output signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12, and the like. 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 outside. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol 20 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.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like that transmits a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical components such as the game effect LED 9 and the movable accessory unit 300 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 operates the display operation of the effect display device 5, the operation of the movable accessory unit 300, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect LED 9 and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for the effect to execute a predetermined effect operation, such as all or a part. The configuration may not include the relay board 15.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is a speaker based on commands and control data (sound number, volume level, etc.) from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing to output audio from 8L and 8R. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is driven to turn on / off the game effect LED 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with an LED driver circuit that performs the above.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball, such as a sensor. Just do it. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general figure hold display 25C Wiring for transmitting command signals for performing display control such as is connected.

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

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value corresponding to the content of instruction by the effect control command.

The command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start on the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start on the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time), and different EXT data is set according to the designated fluctuation pattern and the like.

The command 8CXXXH is a variation display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating the variation display result. The command 8C00H is a command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the command is "off". The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot A" in "big hit". The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B" in "big hit". Command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot" in "big hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the effect symbol. The command 95XXH is a game state specification command that specifies the game state at that time.

The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that specifies the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state and that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state and that the big winning opening is in the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command that specifies the end of the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, in the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, for example, the number of executions of the round in the normal open big hit state or the short-term open big hit state (for example, "1" to "16" or "1" to "5" ”) Corresponding EXT data is set.

The command B100H is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition is satisfied by winning the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition is satisfied by winning the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number.

The command C300H is a customer waiting demo designation command for allowing the effect control board 12 to identify the customer waiting state in which the hold storage is not stored and the variation display is not executed.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides the area, the CPU 103 (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 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103.

On the main board 11, various random values such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern, and a random number value MR4 for determining a general figure display result are used. Numerical data is controlled so that it can be counted. The random number circuit 104 may be any one capable of counting numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4, and the CPU 103 may use software for various random numbers that are not counted by the random number circuit 104. It suffices to count by updating the numerical data of.

FIG. 9 shows the fluctuation pattern of this embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 5 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is "off", the variation display mode of the effect symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", respectively. In addition, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the fluctuation display result is a "big hit".

A normal reach reach effect is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit", and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach". There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... The normal reach fluctuation pattern of is also provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 9, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in this embodiment is set shorter than the super reach α and the super reach β, which are the super reach fluctuation patterns. .. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is the one. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In this embodiment, as described above, the jackpot expectation (big hit reliability) at which the variable display result is "big hit" is set to be higher in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. In the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation (big hit reliability). Further, in the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs, the player is always in the reach state and any one of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach is executed, but the present invention is limited to this. It is also possible that a non-reach fluctuation pattern may be a big hit. Although the details will be described later, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach of this embodiment displays an operation promotion image and an operation promotion message prompting the player to operate the push button 31B on the effect display device 5 during the reach effect. If the variable display result is a big hit, the movable accessory 400 is operated based on the operation of the push button 31B to notify the big hit.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. .. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, and a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data and the like that make up the fluctuation pattern table are stored.

FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. And the second special figure may use individual display result determination tables.

The display result determination table sets the variable display result as a "big hit" and puts it in a big hit game state before the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. It is a table referred to for determining whether or not to control based on a random number value MR1.

In the display result determination table of this embodiment, a numerical value (value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state). Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), more judgment values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) are the characteristics of the "big hit". It is assigned to the figure display result. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed, the probability that it is determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" in the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Compared with (about 1/300 in this embodiment), the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher (about 1/30 in this embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the game state is in the probability change state (high probability state), the probability of being determined to control the jackpot game state is higher than in the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot game state.

In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot game state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2, or the random number value MR3 A fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation pattern to any of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9 described above is also stored.

FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of this embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled, the jackpot type is selected from any of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. The table referenced to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variation is displayed (variable) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol). Depending on whether the game is a special figure game using the symbol display 4B), the numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are "non-probability variation", "probability variation jackpot A", and "probability variation jackpot B". It is assigned to multiple types of jackpots such as ".

Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11B. In this embodiment, high accuracy control and time saving control are executed as the jackpot type after the end of the jackpot game state. Probability change jackpot A and probability variation jackpot B that shift to the probability high base state, and non-probability change jackpot that shifts to the low probability variation base state by executing only the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state are set.

In the big hit game state by "probability change big hit A" and the big hit game state by "non-probability change big hit", as described above, 16 rounds (so-called) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are performed. 16 rounds), a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit game state by the "probability change big hit B", as described above, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, the "probability change jackpot A" may be referred to as a 16-round (16R) probability variation jackpot, and the "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5-round (5R) probability variation jackpot.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probabilistic jackpot A and the probabilistic jackpot B are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times. Ends when the game is in a big hit game state before

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11 (A), "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B" are set according to whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The allocation of judgment values for the jackpot type is different. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B" with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of "probability variation big hit B". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the jackpot type is set to "probability variation jackpot B" and controlled to the short-term open jackpot state with a small number of rounds. In a game state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding the frequent occurrence of a short-term open jackpot state in which a small number of winning balls can be obtained. Can be prevented.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11A, the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of the fact, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. ing.

Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot B" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and the "probability change jackpot A" is used. The assignment of the judgment value to "" also differs depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability variable jackpot A" with a large number of rounds, the variable special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that the case of is easier to determine than the case of the first special figure.

Even when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a judgment value in a predetermined range different from the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". You may. For example, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than when the variable special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". Alternatively, regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data.

Further, as the fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101, it is determined in advance that the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits used when it is predetermined to be "big hit" and the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits are to be "missing". A variation pattern determination table for deviation, which is sometimes used, is prepared in advance. In this embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more likely to be determined when a big hit occurs than when a hit occurs, and there is a possibility (reliability or expectation) that a big hit will occur when a reach occurs. As it becomes higher, even if the fluctuation pattern of the same reach, there is a higher possibility that the super reach will be a big hit (reliability and expectation) than the normal reach, and even if it is the same super reach, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β In order to increase the possibility of a probability variation jackpot (reliability and expectation), the determination values corresponding to each variation pattern are set in the variation pattern determination table for jackpot and the variation pattern determination table for deviation. There is.

The deviation pattern determination table includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved storages and the time saving state, and the total number of holding storages corresponds to 2 to 4 depending on the number of reserved storages and the time saving state. Shortening non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern (PA1-2), shortening non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total of 5 to 8 reserved storages, and shortening non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern. By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state (time saving state), the shorter the total number of reserved memories is, the easier it is to execute a short fluctuation pattern, that is, the fluctuation per unit time. By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of unnecessary start winnings, and during the time reduction control (during the time reduction state), the fluctuation pattern of the shortened non-reach outlier is higher than when the time reduction control is not executed. By determining a large number of (PA1-4) and increasing the number of fluctuations per unit time, the period until the next big hit can be shortened, and the player's feeling of consecutive villas can be improved.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). , When the power is turned on again, the data indicating the progress state of the game, such as the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special figure process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls, will be inherited. do it.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated, but the first starting winning is not yet started. As the hold data of the special figure game using the special figure, the first special figure hold storage unit for storing the random value MR1, the random value MR2, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3, and the like, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B are formed. Random value MR1 as the pending data of the special figure game using the second special figure that has not been started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening and the start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. , The second special figure holding storage unit that stores numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3, the normal figure holding storage unit, and the state can be updated according to the progress of the game such as the special figure process flag. A game control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags, a game control timer setting unit provided with various counters used to control the progress of the game, and a game control timer setting unit for controlling the progress of the game. A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used, and various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game are provided. It is equipped with a game control buffer setting unit.

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components are executed by executing the effect control program read from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120. For example, as a process for controlling these effect operations, a reception process 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 via the I / O 125. The transmission process of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

On the side of the effect control board 12, as in the case of the main board 11, for example, various random numbers (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining the execution / non-execution of various effects, the type of effect, and the like are set. Has been done. Further, in the ROM 121, in addition to the effect control program, various table data used for controlling the effect operation of the movable accessory 400, for example, execution / non-execution of various effects, type of effect, etc. The table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables for determining the above, the pattern data that constitutes the effect control pattern corresponding to each fluctuation pattern, and the like are stored.

Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol change corresponds to each variation pattern, and the variation display of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the derivation display of the confirmed special symbol. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the movement and the reach effect of operating the movable accessory 400.

Further, the RAM 122 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and various effect operations. The effect control timer setting unit and the effect control counter setting unit provided with multiple types of timers and counters used to control the progress of the effect, and the data used to control the progress of various effect operations are temporarily stored. It is equipped with an effect control buffer setting unit in which various buffers for storing are provided.

In this embodiment, a storage area (buffer number "1-1") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages of the first special figure reserved storage is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. ~ "Area corresponding to" 1-4 ") and storage area (buffer numbers" 2-1 "to" 2- "corresponding to the maximum value (for example," 4 ") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage. An area corresponding to "4") is provided, and data constituting a hold storage buffer capable of specifying the status of hold storage at that time is stored, and a first hold storage display is performed based on the data of the hold storage buffer. The hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in addition to the push sensor 35B, the effect control board 12 regulates the fall of each device mounted on the movable accessory unit 300, specifically, the movable accessory 302. The first solenoid 330 and the second solenoid 331 for this purpose, the lift drive motor 316 for lifting the movable accessory 302 to the shelter position, and the moving body initial position for detecting that the moving body 315 is in the initial position. The detection sensor 332 and the movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 for detecting that the movable accessory 302 is located at the retreat position (initial position) are connected.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of 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 this initial setting, for example, RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, 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 the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process (not shown). When the game control timer interrupt processing is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch processing to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. After that, a predetermined information output process is executed.

Next, the game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed. After that, the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 12 is executed.

Following the special symbol process processing, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) is controlled to display the fluctuation of the normal symbol and tilt the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Executes normal symbol process processing for setting operations. After that, by executing the command control process, the control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to the control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, first, the start winning prize determination process is executed (S21). After that, any of the processes S22 to S29 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start winning or a second starting winning by the first starting port switch 22A or the second starting port switch 22B, and if there is a winning, the random number value MR1. MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored at the top of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit when the first start prize is won, and when the second start prize is given, the second special figure is reserved. Store at the top level of free entries in the storage.

The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1, it is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variation display result is a “big hit” before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Further, a fixed special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol) is set according to the variable display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1".

The fluctuation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variation display result is a "big hit". It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In the special symbol change process, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol starts to change. It includes processing to measure. When the change elapsed time of the special symbol reaches the special figure fluctuation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop processing of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. It has been. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot opening preprocessing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the 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 in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening is performed. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period for opening the big winning opening is set to "29 seconds", and the number of opening of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, is set to "non-probable big hit" or "probable change". If it is a big hit A, it is set to "16 times". On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B", the number of times the jackpot is opened, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, is set to "5 times". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The process of opening the jackpot in S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is 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 device 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" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. ..

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening of the big hit, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending a jackpot end specification command. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of large winning opening openings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum number of large winning opening openings is reached, the special figure The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

The jackpot end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed has elapsed. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

In the jackpot end process, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read out, and whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot B" is determined. Identify. Then, when it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not "non-probability variation jackpot", a setting (set of probability variation flag) for starting probability variation control is performed.

In addition, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the setting for starting the time reduction control (the set of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control are supported in advance. The predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter).

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the special symbol normal processing of S22. In the special symbol normal processing of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reserved storage number is "0" (S141). The second special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the number of the second special figure reserved storage is other than "0" in S141 (S141; N), the data is stored as the reserved data corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B. , 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 are read out (S142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of S142, the second special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S143).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "2" (S144), the process proceeds to S149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (S145). The first special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. For example, in the process of S145, if the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Good. As described above, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure reserved storage number is "0", and whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Is determined. 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.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

When the number of the first special figure reserved storage is other than "0" in S145 (S145; N), the data is stored as the reserved data corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A. , 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 are read out (S146). 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 S146, the first special figure reserved storage number and the total reserved storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the 1st special figure reserved storage number count value and the total reserved storage number count value and updating. The data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S147).

After that, after updating the variable special map designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "1" (S148), the process proceeds to S149.

In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as the table used for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing". set. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing". , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "missing" (S150). In this S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability change flag is set, and if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1000 to 12180, then a "big hit". , And if not applicable, it is determined to be "missing". In the low probability state in which the probability change flag is not set, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is judged as a "big hit", and if not, it is "missing". Is determined.

As described above, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values are assigned to the "big hit" according to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time, and therefore S150. In the process of, the special figure display result is "big hit" using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. When the game state is in the high probability state, it is determined to be a "big hit" with a higher probability than in the case of the low probability state.

After determining the special figure display result in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (S151). Then, when it is determined to be a "big hit" (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the ON state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer and the "non-probability change" and "probability variation A" in the jackpot type determination table. , It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type should be, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of "probability variation B" is matched (S154).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be changed to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type can be set. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" corresponding to the non-probability jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if the jackpot type is "probability variation A" corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, it is set to "1". If it is "probability variation B" corresponding to, it may be set to "2".

On the other hand, if it is determined in S151 that it is not a "big hit" (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

In S156, it is determined in advance of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and further, according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in S151, the big hit symbols "3", "5", and "7" are set according to the determination result of the big hit type in S154. One of the special symbols indicating the numbers is set as the finalized special symbol. That is, a special symbol showing the number "3" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "non-probability variation". In addition, a special symbol showing the number "7" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "probability variation A". A special symbol showing the number "5" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "probability variation B".

After the finalized special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S157), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in S145 (S145; Y), after the predetermined demo display setting is made (S158), the special symbol is normal. End the process. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect 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 the customer waiting demo designation command 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. That is, in this embodiment, the hold storage of any of the special figures is not stored, and the demo display setting of S158 is executed in the customer waiting state in which the variable display is not executed, so that the customer waiting demo is executed. The designated command is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) is performed (S51). ). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

The effect control CPU 120 first performs a command analysis process (S54). In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 7) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer is analyzed. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. Then, a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command is performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process process (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the initial position return process (S70), the movable accessory initialization process (S71), the customer waiting demo effect process (S72), and the first hold storage of the effect display device 5. A hold display update process for updating the hold storage display in the display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U to a display corresponding to the storage contents of the hold storage buffer is executed (S73).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of the processes S74 to S80 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S74): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern specification command is received in the command analysis process. If the variation pattern specification command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S75).

Effect symbol variation start process (S75): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S76).

Processing during effect symbol change (S76): Controls the switching timing of each change state (fluctuation speed) constituting the change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S77).

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S77): Control to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) instructing to stop all the symbols. Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S78) or the variation pattern designation command reception wait process (S74).

Big hit display process (S78): After the end of the fluctuation time, the effect display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot game in-game process (S79).

Process during big hit game (S79): Control during big hit game. For example, when a designated command during the opening of the large winning opening or a designated command after opening the large winning opening is received, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S80).

Big hit end effect processing (S80): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S74).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S76) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the variation process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer to -1 (S301, S302, S303).

Further, in S306, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (S309a). On the other hand, when the process timer is not timer-out, the effect device (for effect) according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.). The control of the component) is executed (S309b).

Next, it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is in the operation acceptance period by referring to the contents of the process data being executed (S310). When the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is in progress (S310; Y), it is further determined whether or not the operation of the push button 31B is accepted (S311). When the operation of the push button 31B is accepted (S311; Y), the process proceeds to S313, and when the operation of the push button 31B is not accepted (S311; N), it is the end timing of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B. Whether or not it is determined (S312). When it is the end timing of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B (S312; Y), the process proceeds to S313.

Then, in S313, the effect control CPU 120 receives a push button operation indicating that the push button 31B has been operated or that the operation of the push button 31 has been accepted based on the end of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B. Set the flag and proceed to S314. If the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is not in progress in S310 (S310; N), or if the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is not in the end timing in S312 (S312; N), S314 is not executed without executing S313. move on.

In S314, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button operation reception flag is set, and if the push button operation reception flag is set (S314; Y), the drop effect execution process (S315) is performed. The drop effect is executed, and the movable accessory 302 is dropped from the standby position to the first effect position or the second effect position. Then, the process proceeds to S316, and when the push button operation acceptance flag is not set in S314 (S314; N), the process proceeds to S316 without executing S315.

In addition, as the drop effect in this embodiment, the effect of notifying that the movable accessory 302 is controlled to the big hit game state by falling from the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 to the first effect position. (Drop effect for big hit) and the movable accessory 302 does not completely fall from the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 to the first effect position, and the fall stops in the middle (second effect position). It is possible to execute an effect of notifying that the game is not controlled by the jackpot game state (fall effect for dropping). That is, the drop effect is an effect that suggests that the variable display result becomes a big hit during the variable display and is controlled to the big hit game state.

In this embodiment, the operation of the push button 31B is accepted during the reach effect in the variable display of the super reach, and the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or the acceptance period of the operation of the push button 31B ends. The fall effect is executed based on what is done. That is, the drop effect in this embodiment is an effect executed during the reach effect of the super reach.

Further, the drop effect of the present embodiment is arranged at a position below the first effect position (standby position of the moving body 315) after the movable accessory 302 is dropped to the first effect position or the second effect position. By raising the moving body 315, the movable accessory 302 is returned to the standby position of the movable accessory 302. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is necessary to move the moving body 315 downward in advance before executing the fall effect, as compared with the case where the waiting position of the moving body 315 is a position near the lower side of the waiting position of the movable accessory 302. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the downward movement of the moving body 315 and recognizing in advance that the fall effect is executed.

In S316, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation control timer is out. When the fluctuation control timer is out of the timer (S316; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is displayed on the next display screen of the effect symbol on the left, middle, and right (30 ms after the previous display switching time of the effect symbol). The image data of the screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (S317). In this way, the effect display device 5 realizes fluctuation control of the effect symbol. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, the predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S318).

Further, when the fluctuation control timer is not timer-out (S316; N) or after the execution of S318, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer is timer-out (S319). If the fluctuation time timer is out of the timer, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S77) (S321). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timer-out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S320; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S77) (S321). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timered out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is used. Even if it is received, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended when the regular fluctuation time elapses (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

In the process table used for controlling the fluctuation of the effect symbol, the process data during the variation display of the effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the process of S306 times out, there is no process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. To do.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the drop effect execution process. In the drop effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the drop effect process timer is operating, that is, whether or not the drop effect is being executed (S401). When the drop effect is not being executed (S401; N), it is determined whether or not the variation display result is a big hit (S402). When the fluctuation display result is a big hit (S402; Y), the drop effect process table for the big hit is selected and the process proceeds to S405 (S403), and when the fluctuation display result is out of order (S402; N), Select the drop effect process table for disengagement and proceed to S405 (S404).

Next, in S405, the effect control CPU 120 starts the drop effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table for the drop effect. In this embodiment, the drop effect process table corresponding to each drop effect is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 produces the effect according to the contents of the first process data 1 of the set drop effect process table (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). Devices (effect display device 5 as a production part, game effect LED9 as a production part, speakers 8L, 8R as a production part, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, first solenoid 330, second solenoid 331) The control is started, and the drop effect execution process is terminated (S406).

If it is determined in S401 that the drop effect process timer is in operation (S401; Y), the value of the drop effect process timer is decremented by -1 (S407), and whether or not the drop effect process timer has timed out. Is determined (S408). When the drop effect process timer is out of timer (S408; Y), the drop effect process data is switched (S409). That is, the drop effect process timer is started again by setting the next set value of the drop effect process timer in the drop effect process table in the drop effect process timer (S410). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the drop effect process data set next. Is changed (S411), and the process proceeds to S413.

If it is determined in S408 that the fall effect process timer has not timed out (S408; N), the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, and the sound included in the fall effect process data corresponding to the fall effect process timer. The control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed (S412) based on the control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, and the like, and the process proceeds to S413.

Then, in S413, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the falling effect process data being executed, and determines whether or not it is the fall start timing of the movable accessory 302. If it is not the fall start timing of the movable accessory 302 (S413; N), the fall effect execution process is completed, and if it is the fall start timing of the movable accessory 302 (S413; Y), the variation display result is a big hit. It is determined whether or not there is, that is, whether or not the falling effect process data being executed is process data based on the drop effect process table for big hits (S414).

When the fluctuation display result is a big hit (S414; Y), the movable accessory 302 is started to fall by turning on the first solenoid 330 and the second solenoid 331 (S415), and the fluctuation display result is off. In the case of (S414; N), the movable accessory 302 is started to fall by turning on only the first solenoid 330 (S416). That is, in the drop effect of the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit, both the first solenoid 330 and the second solenoid 331 are turned on, so that the movable accessory 302 moves from the standby position to the first effect. If the variable display result is out of alignment, only the first solenoid 330 is turned on (the fall of the movable accessory 302 is regulated by the second regulating member 334), so that the movable accessory 302 is dropped. Does not completely fall from the standby position to the production position, but stops in the middle of the fall (second production position).

Then, after the execution of S415 or S416, the effect control CPU 120 starts the determination grace period timer and ends the drop effect execution process (S417). The determination grace period timer in this embodiment is the effect control board during the return of the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 (during the return operation in which the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is moving toward each standby position). 12 is a timer for not executing the initialization operation of the movable accessory 302 (processing of S447 to S452 and S453 to S470 in the movable accessory initialization process described later) even if the customer waiting demo designation command is received. is there. The determination grace period timer may be a timer that operates so that the movable accessory 302 does not initialize even if the output control board 12 receives the customer waiting demo designation command during the return operation. Therefore, the determination grace period timer is used. The timing at which the period timer starts may be the timing at which the return operation is started.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the movable accessory 302 falls from the standby position of the movable accessory 302 to the effect position is illustrated as the drop effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the drop effect is not limited to this. As an effect mode, the movable accessory 302 may be allowed to drop stepwise from the standby position of the movable accessory 302 toward the effect position. Further, when the movable accessory 302 can be dropped stepwise as a fall effect in this way, the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the number of steps in which the movable accessory 302 has fallen (for example, the movable accessory 302 has only one stage). If it falls, the movable accessory 302 drops in two stages, the movable accessory 302 drops in three stages, and so on, the expectation of a big hit increases in that order). Further, when the movable accessory 302 can be dropped stepwise as a drop effect in this way, the movable accessory 302 moves to the standby position of the movable accessory 302 according to the number of stages in which the movable accessory 302 has fallen. Since the period until (return) differs, the value set in the judgment grace period timer, that is, the period during which the judgment grace period timer operates is made different according to the number of stages in which the movable accessory 302 has fallen. Alternatively, the value corresponding to the period required for the movable accessory 302 to return from the effect position of the movable accessory 302 to the standby position (that is, the longest return period of the movable accessory 302) is set as the determination grace period timer. You may set it.

Further, in the fall effect execution process in this embodiment, the determination grace period timer is always started from the fall start timing of the movable accessory 302 regardless of whether the fluctuation display result is a big hit, but the fluctuation display result is In the case of a big hit, the player is always controlled to the big hit game state after the variable display ends, that is, the effect control board 12 does not receive the customer waiting demo designation command at least until the big hit game state ends. Therefore, in the fall effect execution process, if the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the determination grace period timer is not started after the first solenoid 330 and the second solenoid 331 are turned on at the fall start timing of the movable accessory 302. The fall effect execution process may be terminated.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of an initial position return process for returning the movable accessory 302 that has fallen toward the first effect position or the second effect position to the standby position (initial position). In the drop effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the determination grace period timer is operating (S421). When the judgment grace period timer is not operating (S421; N), the initial position return processing is terminated, and when the judgment grace period timer is operating (S421; Y), the value of the judgment grace period timer is set to −. 1 (S422), and further, it is determined whether or not the moving body initial position returning flag indicating that the moving body 315 is moving (returning) toward the initial position of the moving body 315 is set (S). S423).

When the moving body initial position returning flag is not set (S423; N), the effect control CPU 120 drives the lift drive motor 316 in the forward rotation (for example, the drive gear 317 is driven in the second direction (for example, front view counterclockwise). The moving body 315 is raised by (rotating in the clockwise direction) (S429). That is, when the moving body 315 rises in S429, the movable accessory 302 is conveyed by the moving body 315 from the first effect position or the second effect position toward the standby position (initial position).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory 302 has reached the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 (S430). Whether or not the movable accessory 302 has reached the standby position of the movable accessory 302 may be determined by whether or not the movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 is turned on. When the movable accessory 302 reaches the standby position of the movable accessory 302 (S430; Y), the first solenoid 330 and the second solenoid 331 are turned off, and the movable accessory 302 is in the standby position (initial position). The fall of the movable accessory 302 is regulated by the first regulating member 304, that is, the movable accessory 302 is held at the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 by the first regulating member 304 (S431).

After the execution of S431, or when it is determined in S430 that the movable accessory 302 has not reached the standby position (initial position) (S430; N), whether or not the initial position return process data for the movable accessory has been completed. (S432). When the initial position return process data for the mobile accessory is not completed (S432; N), the initial position return process is completed, and when the initial position return process data for the mobile accessory is completed (S432; Y), the initial position return process is completed. , The moving body initial position returning flag indicating that the moving body 315 is moving toward the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315 is set, and the initial position returning process is completed (S433).

Further, when the moving body initial position returning flag is set in S423, that is, when the moving body 315 is moving toward the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315 (S423; Y), By reversely driving the lift drive motor 316 (rotating the drive gear 317 in the first direction (for example, in the clockwise direction in front view)), the moving body 315 is directed to the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315. Lower (S434).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the moving body initial position detection sensor 332 is turned on, that is, whether or not the moving body 315 has reached the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315. (S435). When the moving body initial position detection sensor 332 is off (S435; N), the initial position return processing is completed, and when the moving body initial position detection sensor 332 is on (S435; Y), the moving body is moved. The initial position return flag and the determination grace period timer are cleared, and the initial position return process is terminated (S436, S437).

In the initial position return processing of this embodiment, a mode in which the determination grace period timer is cleared (processing of S437) when the moving body 315 reaches the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315 is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the moving body 315 reaches the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315, the determination grace period timer is operated until the timer goes out. May be good. However, if the execution of the fall effect is determined again while the determination grace period timer is operating (for example, the execution of the fall effect is determined in the next variation display with the variation display in the shortened non-reach variation pattern sandwiched once. In such cases), it is necessary to execute control such that the determination grace period timer is reset and started by the process of S417 (see FIG. 17). Therefore, the determination grace period timer is as in this embodiment. It is desirable to clear the moving body 315 on the condition that the moving body 315 has reached the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315.

FIG. 19 shows a drop effect for a big hit on the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 when the movable accessory 302 is not arranged at the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 during the execution of the customer waiting demonstration. After executing the same operation as, in the movable accessory initialization process for moving the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 to each standby position (initial position) (initializing the position of the movable accessory 302). It is a flowchart which shows an example. In the movable accessory initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the movable accessory initialization process timer is operating (S441). When the movable accessory initialization process timer is not operating (S441; N), it is determined whether or not the movable accessory initialization in progress flag described later is set (S442). If the movable accessory initialization flag is set (S442; Y), the process proceeds to S448, and if the movable accessory initialization flag is not set (S442; N), the customer waiting demo designation command is received. It is determined whether or not the flag is set, that is, whether or not the effect control board 12 has received the customer waiting demo designation command (S443). When the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is not set (S443; N), the movable accessory initialization process is completed, and when the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is set (S443; Y), the movable accessory initialization process is completed. It is determined whether or not the determination grace period timer is operating (S444).

When the determination grace period timer is not operating, that is, the effect control board 12 is waiting for a customer demo based on the fact that the drop effect is not executed during the variation display, the variation display is finished, and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the designated command is received (S444; N), it is determined whether or not the moving body initial position detection sensor 332 is on (S445). When the moving body initial position detection sensor 332 is on (S445; Y), it is further determined whether or not the movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 is on (S446). When the movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 is on, that is, when both the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are located in their respective standby positions (initial positions) (S446; Y), they are movable. Ends the character initialization process.

If the moving body initial position detection sensor 332 is off (S445; N) in S445, or the movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 is off (S446; N) in S446, the movable accessory 302 (S446; N) And the moving body 315) is set to the movable accessory initialization in progress flag indicating that the operation (initialization in progress) for moving the standby position (initial position) to the initial position is in progress (S447). Then, the moving body 315 is moved toward the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315 by reversely driving the lift drive motor 316 (S448).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the moving body initial position detection sensor 332 is on, that is, whether or not the moving body 315 has reached the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315. (S449). When the moving body initial position detection sensor 332 is off (S449; N), the movable accessory initialization process is completed, and when the moving body initial position detection sensor 332 is on (S449; Y), After reading and setting the movable accessory initialization process table from the ROM 121 (S450), the movable accessory initialization process timer in the process data 1 of the selected movable accessory initialization process table is started (S451).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts controlling the effect device (first solenoid 330, second solenoid 331, lift drive motor 316) according to the contents of the first process data of the set movable accessory initialization process table. The movable accessory initialization process is completed (S452).

Further, when it is determined in S441 that the movable accessory initialization process timer is in operation (S441; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the movable accessory initialization process timer by -1 (S453). It is determined whether or not the movable accessory initialization timer has timed out (S454). When the movable accessory initialization timer has timed out (S454; Y), the movable accessory initialization process data is switched (S455). That is, the movable accessory initialization process timer is started again by setting the next set value of the movable accessory initialization process timer in the movable accessory initialization process timer in the movable accessory initialization process timer (). S456). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the movable accessory initialization process data set next (S457), and the process proceeds to S459.

When the movable accessory initialization timer is not timer-out in S454 (S454; N), the effect device (effect component) is based on the movable accessory initialization process data corresponding to the movable accessory initialization process timer. ) Is changed (S458), and the process proceeds to S459.

In S459, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the fall start timing of the movable accessory 302 with reference to the moving accessory initialization process data being executed. When it is the fall start timing of the movable accessory 302 (S459; Y), the movable accessory 302 (initial position) located at the standby position (initial position) is turned on by turning on the first solenoid 330 and the second solenoid 331. The moving object initial position detection sensor 332 is off and the movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 is on) is dropped toward the first effect position, and the movable accessory initialization process is completed (when the moving object initial position detection sensor 332 is on). S460).

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 is not the fall start timing of the movable accessory 302 in S459 (S459; N), the effect control CPU 120 is directed from the first effect position or the second effect position of the movable accessory 302 to the standby position (initial position). It is determined whether or not it is during the ascending period (during the moving period) (S461). When the movable accessory 302 is in the ascending period from the first effect position or the second effect position toward the standby position (initial position) (S461; Y), the lift drive motor 316 is driven in the forward direction. The moving body 315 is raised, and the moving body 315 conveys the movable accessory 302 toward the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 (S462).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the arrival timing of the movable accessory 302 to the initial position (S463). When it is the timing to reach the initial position of the movable accessory 302 (S463; Y), the first solenoid 330 and the second solenoid 331 are turned off, and the movable accessory 302 is moved by the first regulating member 304 to the movable accessory 302. It is held in the standby position (initial position) of, and the movable accessory initialization process is completed (S464).

Further, when the movable accessory 302 is not in the ascending period (S461; N) in S461, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the moving accessory initialization process data being executed, and the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315. It is determined whether or not the return period (movement period) to is in progress (S465). When the moving body 315 is in the period of returning to the standby position (initial position) (S465; Y), the moving body 315 is moved to the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315 by reversely driving the lift drive motor 316. ) To end the movable accessory initialization process (S466).

Further, when the moving body 315 is not in the return period to the standby position (initial position) in S465 (S465; N), it is further determined whether or not the movable accessory initialization process data is completed (S467). When the movable accessory initialization process data is not completed (S467; N), the movable accessory initialization process is completed, and when the movable accessory initialization process data is completed (S467; Y), the moving object It is determined whether or not the initial position detection sensor 332 is on (S468). When the moving body initial position detection sensor 332 is on (S468; Y), it is further determined whether or not the movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 is on (S469). When the movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 is on (S469; Y), the movable accessory initialization in progress flag is cleared to end the movable accessory initialization process (S470).

When at least one of the moving object initial position detection sensor 332 and the movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333 is off (S468; N or S469; N), that is, the movable accessory 302 or the moving object 315. If either or both of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are not placed in the standby position even though the initialization of the above is executed, the process proceeds to S448, and the same as the drop effect for the big hit is performed again. The operation is caused by the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315, and the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are moved to the respective standby positions.

As described above, in the present embodiment, at least one of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 is executed when the customer waiting demo is executed based on the fact that the gaming state is not the jackpot gaming state and the number of reserved memories is 0. If one of them is not arranged in each standby position, the movable accessory 302 is once dropped to the first effect position, and then the movable accessory 302 is moved by the moving body 315 to the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302. The movable accessory 302 is initialized, and the moving body 315 that has completed the transfer of the movable accessory 302 is also initialized.

If the customer waiting demonstration is executed during the judgment grace period, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 302 is placed in the initial position (S446), and whether or not the moving body 315 is placed in the initial position. Since the determination is not executed, the initialization of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, when the value of the determination grace period timer is decremented by -1 in the initial position return processing and the determination grace period timer is out of time (the operation of the determination grace period timer is completed). In the case), since it is determined in S444 of the movable accessory initialization process that the determination grace period timer is not in operation, if the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is not located at each initial position at that timing, The initialization of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 is executed.

Next, the effect mode of the fall effect and the operation of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22.

First, when the variable display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is reached during the execution of the super reach effect, the image of the push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device 5. Is displayed, prompting the player to operate the push button 31B. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIG. 20B, the first solenoid 330 and the first solenoid 330 The second solenoid 331 is turned on, the movable accessory 302 falls from the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 toward the first effect position, and the effect display of the drop effect is displayed on the effect display device 5. Will be implemented.

Next, when the drop effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 20C, the moving body 315 starts ascending from the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315 by driving the lift drive motor 316. At this time, the moving body 315 conveys the movable accessory 302 by pushing the movable accessory 302 toward the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 from below. Further, in the effect display device 5, as shown in FIGS. 20 (C) and 20 (D), the appearance display of the effect symbols in a combination indicating a big hit in conjunction with the transportation of the movable accessory 302 by the moving body 315 is displayed. Is carried out. Further, when the movable accessory 302 reaches the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 due to the ascent of the moving body 315, the first solenoid 330 and the second solenoid 331 are turned off, and the movable accessory 302 is moved. It is held at the standby position (initial position) of the accessory 302.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F), when the variation display ends and the jackpot game is started, the moving body 315 is driven by the lift drive motor 316 to move the moving body 315. Move to the standby position (initial position).

Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is reached during the execution of the super reach effect, the effect display is displayed. The image of the push button 31B is displayed on the device 5, and the player is urged to operate the push button 31B. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIG. 21B, only the first solenoid 330 is used. Is turned on, the movable accessory 302 falls from the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 toward the first effect position, and the effect display of the fall effect is performed on the effect display device 5. However, since the second solenoid 331 remains off, the fall of the movable accessory 302 stops (stops at the second effect position) without reaching the first effect position, and the drop effect ends.

Next, when the drop effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 21C, the moving body 315 starts ascending from the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315 by driving the lift drive motor 316. At this time, the moving body 315 conveys the movable accessory 302 by pushing the movable accessory 302 toward the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 from below. Further, in the effect display device 5, as shown in FIGS. 21 (C) and 21 (D), the appearance display of the effect symbols in a combination indicating the detachment in conjunction with the transportation of the movable accessory 302 by the moving body 315 is displayed. Is carried out. Further, when the movable accessory 302 reaches the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 due to the ascent of the moving body 315, the first solenoid 330 is turned off and the movable accessory 302 is placed in the standby position of the movable accessory 302. It is held at (initial position).

Then, as shown in FIGS. 21 (E) and 21 (F), when the variation display in which the drop effect is executed ends and the next variation display is started, the moving body 315 receives the lift drive motor 316. By driving, it moves to the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315.

Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment when the number of reserved memories is 0, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is reached during the execution of the super reach effect, the effect display device The image of the push button 31B is displayed at step 5, prompting the player to operate the push button 31B. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIG. 22B, only the first solenoid 330 is used. Is turned on, the movable accessory 302 falls from the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 toward the first effect position, and the effect display of the fall effect is performed on the effect display device 5. However, since the second solenoid 331 remains off, the fall of the movable accessory 302 stops (stops at the second effect position) without reaching the first effect position, and the drop effect ends. ..

Next, when the drop effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 22C, the moving body 315 starts ascending from the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315 by driving the lift drive motor 316. At this time, the moving body 315 conveys the movable accessory 302 by pushing the movable accessory 302 toward the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 from below. Further, in the effect display device 5, as shown in FIGS. 22 (C) and 22 (D), the appearance display of the effect symbols in a combination indicating the detachment in conjunction with the transportation of the movable accessory 302 by the moving body 315 is displayed. Is carried out. Further, when the movable accessory 302 reaches the standby position (initial position) of the movable accessory 302 due to the ascent of the moving body 315, the first solenoid 330 is turned off and the movable accessory 302 is placed in the standby position of the movable accessory 302. It is held at (initial position).

Then, as shown in FIGS. 22 (E) and 22 (F), the effect display device 5 starts displaying the customer waiting demo based on the fact that the number of reserved storages is 0. At this time, normally, the processing of S447 to S470 (see FIG. 19) of the movable accessory initialization processing is performed based on the fact that the moving body 315 is not arranged at the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315. Although it will be executed, after the fall effect is executed, the determination grace period timer is operating for a predetermined period (for example, the period required for the moving body 315 to reach the standby position of the moving body 315). ), The determination as to whether or not the moving body 315 is arranged at the standby position of the moving body 315 is not executed (the process of S445 shown in FIG. 19 is not executed), so that the number of reserved storages is increased. When the fall effect is executed during the variation display in the state of 0, the initialization of the movable accessory 302 (and the moving body 315) is executed, so that the initialization of the movable accessory 302 is changed to the player. It is possible to prevent the display result from being mistaken as an effect (for example, a revival effect) for notifying that the display result is a big hit.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 has the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 based on the effect control board 12 receiving the customer waiting demo designation command from the main board 11. If it is determined whether or not is located in each standby position (initial position), and it is determined that at least one of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 is not located in the standby position (initial position), these are used. It is possible to execute control (return control) to return the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 to their respective standby positions (initial positions), but during the operation of the determination grace period timer after the fluctuation display in which the fall effect is executed. When the effect control board 12 receives the customer waiting demo designation command from the main board 11, it is not determined whether or not the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is located at each standby position (initial position). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the return control from being executed at an unintended timing such as after the fluctuation display in which the drop effect for disconnection is executed.

Further, the CPU 103 can transmit a customer waiting demo designation command as the customer waiting state information in the present invention from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 waits for the customer in the effect control CPU 120. Based on the reception of the demo designation command, it can be determined whether or not the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is located at each standby position (initial position).

In this embodiment, the effect control board 12 determines the condition (predetermined condition) for determining whether or not the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is located at each standby position (initial position). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are located at the respective standby positions (initial positions). The determination condition (predetermined condition) may be that the effect control board 12 receives the symbol determination command.

Further, in the present embodiment, a fall effect can be executed as an effect suggesting that the game is controlled to the big hit game state during the variable display, and the movable accessory 302 falls as the drop effect. Can be enhanced. In the present embodiment, the movable accessory 302 is dropped as a drop effect during the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable accessory 302 is other than the drop effect during the variable display. It falls as a production or a production during a jackpot game (for example, a notification production that notifies that the game state is controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed, that the jackpot game is a 16-round jackpot game, etc.). May be good. That is, the operating condition in the present invention is that the movable accessory 302 falls as a falling effect during the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operating condition is the falling effect during the variable display. The movable accessory 302 may be dropped as an effect other than the above, or the movable accessory 302 may be dropped as an effect during the big hit game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the movable accessory 302 is dropped as a drop effect based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the end of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B. Therefore, the game entertainment can be improved. In this embodiment, a mode in which the drop effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the end of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the drop effect can be executed only based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, and the push button 31B operates. If the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends without doing so, it is not necessary to execute the drop effect, and the drop effect is performed from a specific timing during the reach effect regardless of whether or not the push button 31B is operated. It may be an effect to be executed. That is, the operating condition in the present invention is that the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, but the present invention is limited to this. The operating condition is that the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or that the push button 31B is operated at a specific timing during the reach production regardless of whether or not the push button 31B is operated. You may.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, when the value of the determination grace period timer is decremented by -1 in the initial position return process and the determination grace period timer is out of time (the operation of the determination grace period timer is completed). In the case), since it is determined in S444 of the movable accessory initialization process that the determination grace period timer is not in operation, the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 have returned to their respective standby positions (initial positions) at that timing. If not, the return control for returning the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 to each standby position (initial position) is executed, so that the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is appropriately returned to each standby position (initial position). It can be restored.

In this embodiment, if the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 have not returned to the respective standby positions (initial positions) when the determination grace period timer has timed out, the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are used. Although a mode of executing return control for returning to each standby position (initial position) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the determination grace period timer goes out, the movable accessory 302 If the mobile body 315 has not returned to each standby position (initial position), the effect using the other movable accessory 302 is executed until the effect control board 12 receives the customer waiting demo designation command again. The movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 may be held at a position different from each standby position (initial position).

Further, in the movable accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 19, after the effect control CPU 120 determines that the movable accessory initialization process data has been completed in the process of S467, the sensor for detecting the initial position of the movable accessory in the process of S469. When it is determined that 333 is off, that is, the return control for returning the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 to each standby position (initial position) by executing the same operation as the drop effect for the big hit is executed. Nevertheless, if the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 has not returned to each standby position (initial position) by the return control, the processes of S448 to S452 and S453 to 466 are executed again to perform the movable accessory. By causing the 302 to perform the same operation as the drop effect for the big hit, it is possible to confirm whether or not the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 operate in the same operation mode as the drop effect for the big hit.

In this embodiment, if the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is not returned to the standby position (initial position) by the return control after the return control of the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is executed, the process is repeated. Although the mode of executing the return control is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the return control of the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), these If the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 does not return to the standby position (initial position) by the return control, it means that the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 has not returned to the standby position (initial position) by the return control. As an error, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the image display on the effect display device 5, the light emission from each LED, and the like may be notified, and the mobile accessory initialization process may be terminated.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the return control, a mode in which the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is operated in the same operation mode as the drop effect for a big hit is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. However, as the return control, the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 may be operated in the same operation mode as the drop effect for disengagement.

Further, in this embodiment, in addition to the movable accessory 302, even when the moving body 315 is not located at the standby position (initial position) of the moving body 315, the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 can be hit by a big hit. Since the same operation as the drop effect is executed to return the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 to each standby position (initial position), the operation mode of the moving body 315 is the same as that of the drop effect for big hits. You can check whether it works with.

In this embodiment, if the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are not returned to the standby position (initial position) by the return control after the return control of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 is executed, the return control is performed again. Although the mode of executing the return control is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the return control of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 is executed, the movable accessory 302 is the movable accessory 302. The return control may be executed again only when the device 302 has not returned to the standby position (initial position).

Further, in the case where the return control of the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 can be executed based on the reception of the customer waiting demo designation command on the effect control board 12 as in this embodiment, the variable display is in progress. It is also conceivable to set the fluctuation time so that the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 can always return to each standby position after the drop effect is executed. However, the movement (return operation) of the moving body 315 to the standby position, which is the final operation in these series of returning operations, has a variable time as described above because the moving body 315 is a member invisible to the player. If is set, it gives the player the impression that the fluctuation time is extended by the period required for moving the moving body 315 to the standby position (returning operation), which may lead to a decrease in the interest of the game. On the other hand, in the present invention, since it is not necessary to set the fluctuation time according to the return operation of the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315, the impression is that the fluctuation time of the period required for the return operation of the moving body 315 is extended. It is also possible to solve a problem such as a decrease in the interest of the game due to giving the player a.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the drop effect is executed in response to the operation of the push button 31B by the player is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted. In addition, the push button 31B can be projected upward from the bulging portion 30, and whether or not the variable display result is a big hit depending on whether or not the push button 31B is protruding, that is, the movable accessory 302 is used in the drop effect. It may be suggested whether or not to fall to the first effect position. When the push button 31B can be projected from the bulging portion 30 in this way, as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B) as a modification 1, when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted. In addition to projecting the push button 31B, the effect display device 5 may display an image of the push button 31B in the protruding state or an image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state. Then, when the protruding push button 31B is operated by the player, the image of the push button 31B is updated and displayed in conjunction with the falling movable accessory 302, as if the push button displayed on the effect display device 5 is displayed. The image of 31B may appear to be pressed by the movable accessory 302.

When the image of the protruding push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device 5 in this way, the protruding push button 31B is displayed over a period L1 after receiving the operation of the protruding push button 31B. When the image is updated and displayed on the image of the non-protruding push button 31B to end the display and the image of the non-protruding push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device 5, the non-protruding push button 31B is displayed. The image of the non-protruding push button 31B may be displayed for a period L2 (period L1> period L2) shorter than the period L1 after receiving the operation of, and the display may be terminated. By doing so, the game entertainment can be improved by dropping the movable accessory 302 and changing the display mode of the image of the push button 31B.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the movable accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 19, if the determination grace period timer is operating even if the customer waiting demo designation command is received, the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are on standby. An example is an example in which the processing of S447 to S452 and S453 to S470 is not executed even if the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is not located at each standby position by not executing the determination of whether or not the movable accessory 302 is located at the position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 2, the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are based on the reception of the customer waiting demo designation command in the movable accessory initialization process. May be determined whether or not is located at each standby position. In such a case, if it is determined that the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is not located at each standby position, it is further determined whether or not the determination grace period timer is operating, and the determination is made. If the grace period timer is in operation, the processes of S447 to S452 and S453 to S470 may not be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines in S446 of the movable accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 19 that the movable accessory 302 is not located at the standby position of the movable accessory 302, the present invention As the return control in the present invention, a mode of executing the control of moving the movable body 302 from the effect position of the movable body 302 to the standby position has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 3, the effect is produced. When the control CPU 120 determines in S446 of the movable accessory initialization process that the movable accessory 302 is not located at the standby position of the movable accessory 302, the movable accessory 302 is placed at the effect position of the movable accessory 302. After executing the control to move the movable accessory 302 from the standby position to the standby position, the movable accessory 302 is dropped from the standby position of the movable accessory 302 toward the effect position and then moved to the standby position again as a control for confirming the effect (movable combination). The control (which can be operated in the same operation mode as that at the time of the effect of moving the object 302 to the effect position) may be executed. That is, the return control in the present invention includes a control for returning the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 to each standby position, and a control for returning the movable accessory 302 to the standby position of the movable accessory 302 and then returning the movable accessory 302 to the standby position. It may include an effect confirmation control for operating in the same operation mode as the mode at the time of the effect of moving to the effect position.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the movable accessory 302 is provided as the effect movable body that falls in the fall effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as an effect movable body that falls in the fall effect. May be provided with a plurality of movable accessories. Further, when a plurality of movable accessories are provided in this way, each movable accessory moves differently in the drop effect (for example, one movable accessory moves in the left-right direction, and the other movable accessories move from the standby position). (Falling toward the first effect position, etc.) may be executed, or the drop effect may be an effect in which a plurality of movable accessories operate stepwise. Further, when a plurality of movable accessories are provided in this way, whether or not the effect control board 12 is located at the standby position (initial position) for each movable accessory based on the reception of the customer waiting demo designation command. When it is determined that at least one of the movable accessories is not located at the standby position (initial position), the return control (processes S447 to 452 and S453 to 470 shown in FIG. 19) is executed. Just do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the fall effect is executed during the reach effect of the super reach is illustrated, but the reach effect of the super reach that does not execute the fall effect may be provided. Further, when the reach effect of the super reach that does not execute the fall effect is provided in this way, the fall effect is generated during the reach effect by moving the movable accessory 302 up and down near the standby position during the reach effect of the super reach. It may be suggested that it will be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the movable accessory 302 can be operated in the vertical direction is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable accessory 302 is for the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be movable in the left-right direction or the front-back direction, and the movable accessory 302 may be an accessory that can rotate at a specific position 1.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the drop effect can be executed based on the operation of the push button 31B during the reach effect of the super reach is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the drop effect is not limited to this. It may be executed based on one operation of the push button 31B, or it may be executed based on an operation of the push button 31B over a predetermined period (long press operation) or a plurality of operations of the push button 31B (continuous hit operation). It may be possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, by setting the standby position of the moving body 315 below the first effect position, it is not necessary to move the moving body 315 downward in advance before the execution of the fall effect, and the moving body 315 is below the moving body 315. The present invention exemplifies a form in which it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the movement to the player and performing the fall effect in advance, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movement is not limited to this. The standby position of the body 315 may be set to a position near the lower side of the standby position of the movable accessory 302, and the moving body 315 may be moved downward at the same speed as the movable accessory 302 at the time of the fall effect. By doing so, it is not necessary to move the moving body 315 downward in advance before the start of the falling effect, and after the execution of the falling effect, the movable accessory 302 is moved by raising the moving body 315. It is possible to return to the standby position of the movable accessory 302.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode in which the effect control board 12 executes the return control of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 based on the reception of the customer waiting demo designation command is illustrated. If a game ball is launched or a start winning prize occurs during the return control, the return control may be stopped, and the effect control board 12 receives the customer waiting demo designation command again. The return control may be restarted based on the above.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the moving body 315 of 1 is provided as a moving lift for transporting the movable accessory 302 after the drop effect toward the standby position of the movable accessory 302 has been illustrated. The number of moving bodies 315 as moving lifts for transporting the movable accessory 302 after the drop effect toward the standby position of the movable accessory 302 is not limited, and a plurality of moving bodies 315 may be provided. When a plurality of moving bodies 315 are provided in this way, it is determined whether or not each moving body 315 is located at the standby position based on the fact that the effect control board 12 receives the customer waiting demo designation command, and at least. The return control may be executed based on the fact that the moving body 315 of 1 is not located in the standby position.

Further, in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 transmits a customer waiting demo designation command to the effect control board 12 at the same interrupt determined that the fluctuation display is not executed and the number of reserved storages is 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 has a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) after determining that the variable display is not executed and the number of reserved storages is 0. A customer waiting demo designation command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 based on the elapse. By doing so, it is possible to sufficiently secure a period from the time when the fluctuation display is executed to the moving body 315 moving to the waiting position of the moving body 315, so that the moving body 315 can be moved to the waiting position. It is possible to prevent the return control of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 from being executed during the movement of the moving body 302.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the movable accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control board 12 is movable based on the fact that the determination grace period timer is operating even if the customer waiting demo designation command is received. Although the embodiment in which it is not determined whether or not the accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is located at each standby position is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the CPU 103 has a drop effect. When the variable display of the super reach for executing the above is finished, the transmission of the customer waiting demo designation command may be delayed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). By doing so, it is possible to sufficiently secure a period from the time when the fluctuation display is executed to the moving body 315 moving to the waiting position of the moving body 315, so that the moving body 315 can be moved to the waiting position. It is possible to prevent the return control of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 from being executed during the movement of the moving body 302.

Further, in the above embodiment, the determination grace period timer is started from the timing when the movable accessory 302 falls as a fall effect, so that the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are in each standby position during the operation of the determination grace period timer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the value of the determination grace period timer, that is, the movable accessory 302 is dropped as a falling effect. The length of the period during which it is not determined from the timing whether or not the movable accessory 302 or the moving body 315 is located at each standby position may be appropriately set for each model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or for each game hall.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the return control of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 is executed, it is finally determined whether or not the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are located at the respective standby positions. Although the embodiment in which the return control is executed again when at least one of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 is not located in the standby position is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable accessory is not limited to this. When the return control of the object 302 and the moving body 315 is executed, it may not be finally determined whether or not the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are located at the respective standby positions. If it is not determined whether or not the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are located at the respective standby positions after the return control of the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 is performed in this way, the next variation display is started. It may be determined whether or not the movable accessory 302 and the moving body 315 are located at the respective standby positions at the time, at the start of the variable display for executing the fall effect, or the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is inside the gaming machine. The number of rented balls lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is stored in the game. In these enclosed gaming machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game ball, and the points and points given are given to the game value.

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect, one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variation is started. As shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to, for example, set the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before reaching the reach (or before the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached). The command to be shown is sent, and the second command shows the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence or absence of the re-lottery effect. A command may be transmitted, or only the fluctuation time is notified by the first command and the second command, and the effect control CPU 120 is used for the specific fluctuation mode executed at each timing. You may make a selection with. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern specification command.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which a game ball is launched from below the game area by a ball launching device has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the ball launching device is used as a pachinko gaming machine 1. By providing the game ball at a position above the game area in the above, the game ball may be launched from a position above the game area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which only a jackpot that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening the jackpot in the jackpot game is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, for example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly caused by the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by significantly shortening the opening time of the jackpot in the round game so that the player does not recognize that the jackpot has been opened. It may be a sudden jackpot that makes it look like it is in a probable state. When these probabilistic jackpots B are used as sudden jackpots, a small hit that opens the jackpot with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the jackpot in the jackpot game of the probabilistic jackpot B is provided. It is also possible to generate a state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is the high probability state or the low probability state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the starting winning opening is set to two, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting winning opening is not limited to this. May be only one, or the starting winning opening may be three or more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the special symbol is set to two, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one special symbol is used. Or, the number of special symbols may be 3 or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each changely display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop and display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed after a plurality of types of special symbols are variablely displayed without including the final stop symbol that is the display result. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol that is the display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

The advantageous state for the player is a specific game state (big hit, etc.) that is advantageous for the player who can acquire a large number of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states in which the expected value of the game medium that can be acquired is different. A high-probability game state (high-probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific game state, or a high-base state (time saving state) in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are more likely to be satisfied than in a normal game state (such as a big hit with a different number of rounds). ), High probability and low base state (latent probability change state), special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), and a state in which the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using, for example, the game value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the effect display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and a prize is awarded according to the variable display result derived to the effect display device. It is also applicable to slot machines where is possible.

1 Pachinko game machine 11 Main board 12 Production control board 31B Push button 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU
302 Movable accessory 315 Mobile object 332 Mobile object initial position detection sensor 333 Movable accessory initial position detection sensor 333

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
Multiple production movable bodies that are operably provided in the standby position and the production position,
The effect control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of effect movable bodies, and the effect control means.
A detection means capable of detecting whether or not the plurality of effect movable bodies are located in the standby position, and
A game control means capable of transmitting information including specific information that can identify that the demonstration display can be executed to the effect control means, and a game control means.
With
The effect control means
Upon receiving the specific information, said plurality a determination process based on whether each of the plurality of presentation movable member is positioned at the standby position to the detection result by the detecting means, in said determination process when at least any one of the effect the movable body of the presentation movable body is determined not to be located at the standby position, after operating the presentation movable body to the presentation position, the return for returning to the standby position Control is feasible and
Even if the specific information is received within a predetermined period after the operation of the effect movable body is started based on the establishment of the operating conditions, the determination process is not executed.
The gaming machine which is characterized a call. It is a gaming machine that can play games,
Multiple production movable bodies that are operably provided in the standby position and the production position,
The effect control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of effect movable bodies, and the effect control means.
A detection means capable of detecting whether or not the plurality of effect movable bodies are located in the standby position, and
A game control means capable of transmitting information including specific information that can identify that the demonstration display can be executed to the effect control means, and a game control means.
With
The effect control means
Upon receiving the specific information, said plurality a determination process based on whether each of the plurality of presentation movable member is positioned at the standby position to the detection result by the detecting means, in said determination process when at least any one of the effect the movable body of the presentation movable body is determined not to be located at the standby position, after operating the presentation movable body to the presentation position, the return for returning to the standby position Control is feasible and
Even if it is determined that the effect movable body is not located in the standby position by receiving the specific information within a predetermined period after the operation of the effect movable body is started based on the establishment of the operation condition, the effect is described. Do not execute return control,
The gaming machine which is characterized a call.

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