JP6981789B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that plays a game.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display means for variably displaying the identification information when the game medium wins a prize is provided in the winning area, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display means, it becomes a "big hit". , Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

In such a gaming machine, the movable member is moved by rotating the arm member by driving a motor, and the sensor for detecting the movable member at a specific position is on the rotation fulcrum side of the arm member. Has been proposed to be provided on a different tip side (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-245121

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, since the sensor is provided at a position away from the motor, it becomes difficult to route the wiring.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which wiring can be easily routed.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of variablely displaying identification information and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and includes a display means, a motor, and the like. An arm member that rotates by driving the motor, a sensor that is provided near the motor and is provided on the rotation fulcrum side of the arm member to detect a detected portion, and a sensor that detects the detected portion, and the arm member rotates. The movable member is provided with a movable member that moves with respect to the motor, and a control means for controlling the motor is provided. A development notification effect suggesting the development of the effect is executed by moving the movable member to the front side of the display means, and the sensor is separated from a specific position in the movement path of the movable member and a specific distance from the specific position. The detected portion can be detected between a predetermined position and the detected portion, and the control means causes the detected portion to be detected by the sensor when moving the movable member not located at the specific position to the specific position. If it is not detected, the movable member is moved toward the specific position side at a predetermined speed until the detected portion is detected by the sensor, and then the detected portion is detected by the sensor. Further, the motor is controlled so as to move at least one of the specific distance or a distance longer than the specific distance at a specific speed different from the predetermined speed, and the movable member is moved to the specific position after the power is turned on. The motor is controlled so as to make the initial operation of the movable member different depending on whether or not the detected portion is detected by the sensor regardless of whether or not the movable member is located at the specific speed. The speed is slower than the predetermined speed .
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) for playing a game, and is a motor (for example, a first effect motor 311L, 311R or the like). , An arm member (for example, a rotating member 313L, 313R, etc.) rotated by the drive of the motor, and a rotation fulcrum (for example, a rotating shaft 324, etc.) side of the arm member provided in the vicinity of the motor. A sensor (for example, a first position sensor 329, etc.) that detects a provided detected portion (for example, a detection piece 328, etc.) and a movable member (for example, a movable body 302L, 302R, etc.) that moves with the rotation of the arm member. The sensor is provided with a control means for controlling the drive of the motor (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control), and the sensor is used when the movable member is located at a specific position in the movement path of the movable member, and when the movable member is located at a specific position in the movement path of the movable member. The detected portion can be detected between the position and the movement by a predetermined amount (for example, when the movable body 302L is in the first standby position and the movable body 302L is directed from the first standby position to the first advance position side. The detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 until it moves by a predetermined amount), and the control means moves the movable member that is not located at the specific position to the specific position. When the detected portion is not detected by the sensor, the movable member is moved toward the specific position side until the detected portion is detected by the sensor, and then the detected portion is detected by the sensor. After the detection unit is detected, the drive of the motor is controlled so as to move the motor by a specific amount (for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the movable bodies 302L and 302R that are not located in the first standby position in the development notification effect. When moving to the first standby position, if the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are first waited until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. After moving toward the position side, after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R is controlled so as to move the detection piece 328 further by a specific amount).

The "nearby of the motor (for example, the first effect motor 311 or the like)" as the position where the sensor (for example, the first position sensor 329 or the like) is arranged means, for example, the motor and the arm member (for example, rotation). At a position between the detected portion (for example, detection piece 328, etc.) of the member (313L, etc.) and between the motor and the rotation fulcrum of the arm member (for example, the rotation shaft 324, etc.). be. That is, in other words, the "nearby of the motor" as the position where the sensor is arranged is not the distance between the motor and the detected portion of the arm member or the distance between the motor and the rotation fulcrum of the arm member. The position is such that the distance between the sensor and the sensor is short. From this, it can be said that the "neighborhood of the motor" as the position where the sensor is arranged is a position where the distance between the motor and the sensor is closer than the distance between the motor and the arm member.

Further, in the embodiment, the distance between the motor and the sensor is located closer than the distance between the motor and the movable member (for example, the movable body 302L or the like).

Further, if the distance between the motor and the sensor is expressed as a more absolute distance rather than a distance compared with other members, the sensor has twice the outer diameter of the motor starting from the drive shaft of the motor. It may be located within the range of the degree.

In such a configuration, since the sensor is provided in the vicinity of the motor, the wiring can be easily routed. On the other hand, on the rotation fulcrum side of the arm member, the amount of movement when the arm member rotates is smaller than that on the tip side different from the rotation fulcrum side, so that the movable member is not located at a specific position. It is conceivable that the movable member is not located at the specific position even though the detected portion is detected by the sensor when moving the device to the specific position. However, in the above configuration, since the drive of the motor is controlled so as to move a specific amount after the detected portion is detected by the sensor, the movable member can be moved to a specific position.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the control means is a movement amount required to move the movable member to the specific position after the detected portion is detected by the sensor as the specific amount. The drive of the motor may be controlled so as to be moved (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may be a movable body 302L, 302R after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 as a specific amount in the development notification effect. Control the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R so as to move the movement amount required to move the motor to the first standby position).

In such a configuration, the movable member can be reliably moved to a specific position.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1) or (2), the control means can control the drive of the motor so as to move the movable member from the specific position by a movement amount smaller than the predetermined amount. When the movable member is slightly moved, the movable member is moved to the specific position regardless of the amount of movement accompanying the minute movement. The specific amount may be moved toward the specific position side (the effect control CPU 120 may move the movable bodies 302L, 302R from the first standby position by a small amount of movement less than the predetermined amount, the first effect motor 311L. 311R can be controlled, and when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are slightly moved, the movable bodies 302L and 302R at the position after the minute movement are moved to the first standby position regardless of the movement amount due to the minute movement. When moving, move the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side by a specific amount, etc.).

In such a configuration, the movable member can be moved to a specific position by common control regardless of the operation mode of the minute movement.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3), the control means is subject to the sensor by the sensor when moving the movable member not located at the specific position to the specific position. When the detected portion is not detected, when the movable member is moved toward the specific position side until the detected portion is detected by the sensor, and after the detected portion is detected by the sensor. Further, the drive of the motor may be controlled so that the moving speed of the movable member differs depending on whether the movable member is moved toward the specific position side (for example, in the development notification effect, at the first standby position). When moving the non-positioned movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position, if the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329, until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. When the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved toward the first standby position side, and after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are further moved toward the first standby position side. Controlling the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R so that the moving speeds of the movable bodies 302L and 302R differ from time to time).

In such a configuration, it is possible to perform an operation according to the position of the movable member.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (3), the control means moves the movable member to the specific position when the detected portion is not detected by the sensor, and the position after the minute movement. The drive of the motor may be controlled so that the moving speed of the movable member is different from that when the movable member is moved to the specific position (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is the first in the development notification effect. When the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved to the first standby position when the detection piece 328 is not detected by the position sensor 329, and when the movable bodies 302L and 302R which are in the position after the slight movement in the development suggestion effect are first waited. Control the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R so that the moving speeds of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are different from those when moving to the position).

In such a configuration, it is possible to perform an operation according to the position of the movable member.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5), the control means has the motor so as to make the initial operation of the movable member different depending on the position of the movable member after the power is turned on. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 may control the drive of the movable body 302L according to the positions of the movable body 302L and 302R when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11. , Controlling the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R so as to make the initial operation of the 302R different).

In such a configuration, the initial operation can be performed according to the position of the movable member.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards, etc. mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view which shows the 1st effect unit and the 2nd effect unit. (A) is a front view showing the first effect unit, and (B) is a rear view showing the first effect unit. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which saw the structure of the 1st effect unit diagonally from the front. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of the 1st effect unit was seen from diagonally behind. (A) is a front view showing a drive unit, and (B) is a rear view showing a drive unit. (A) is a front view showing a drive base, and (B) is a front view showing a rotating member. (A) to (C) are explanatory views showing the operation of the drive unit. (A) and (B) are explanatory views which also show the operation of the drive unit. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the special figure display result and the determination example of a big hit type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the initial position detection operation processing of a movable body 302L, 302R. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of various effects when the reach effect of super reach is executed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of development notification effect operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of development suggestion effect operation control processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the development suggestion effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the development suggestion effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification example which determines the development suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification example which provided a plurality of development suggestion effect execution periods.

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

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs, and in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types that can be identified from each other. The special symbol, which is the identification information of the LED, is displayed in a variable manner. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", respectively. do.

The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of those to be turned on and those to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". ..

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

As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the special symbol games, the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, In each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation starts. After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. , The fixed decorative symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronization with the game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed.

The image display device 5 is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2A formed in the game board 2. A frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2C of the game board 2. Further, a first effect unit 300 and a second effect unit 400, which will be described later, are provided between the back surface of the game board 2 and the image display device 5. Further, a light guide plate device 500 is provided in front of the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400.

In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, the first hold display device for identifiablely displaying the number of special figure hold storages is displayed on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The second hold display 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable.

The first special figure hold storage number is, for example, the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize in which the game ball passes through the first start winning opening. When is satisfied, 1 is added if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

The second special figure hold storage number is, for example, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B due to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. When is satisfied, 1 is added if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

When the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by 1. When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by 1. In this way, based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the special figure game and the decorative pattern are variable. The start condition for executing the variable display game such as display has been satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls to the big hit game state or the small hit game state. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied, the variable display is suspended.

The variable display hold storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number is also particularly referred to as a total hold storage number. The term "special figure holding memory number" usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure holding storage number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number, but in particular, it refers to a part of these. It shall be possible. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are configured to include, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number, respectively. ..

A start winning memory display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with or in place of the first hold display 25A and the second hold display 25B. That is, in the start winning memory display area, the hold storage display is performed to display the number of hold of the variable display so as to be identifiable.

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

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not pass through the second starting winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position, so that the game ball can pass through the second starting winning opening. Put it in a state. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, while the expanded open state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. It may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B has a first variable state such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can pass through the second starting winning opening, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass, or is difficult to pass. It is configured so that it can be changed to a second variable state such as a normally open state.

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

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

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 4, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass through the large winning opening. .. 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 easily passes through the big winning door. do. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed through 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 of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out. Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. There are two states.

An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The normal symbol that is is displayed in a variable manner. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called a normal symbol game. Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. 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 that changes 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 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 a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward a 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 by the player or the like. The hitting ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor included in the hitting ball launching device, or a touch ring.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 or the like 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, a touch sensor board, and the like are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to receive an image display device 5, speakers 8L, and 8R. , Game effect lamp 9, decorative LED, first effect motor 311L, 311R, second effect motor 425, first position sensor 329, second position sensor 432, and light guide plate LED 502. Various circuits for controlling the are installed. That is, the effect control board 12 has all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. It has a function to determine the control content for causing an electric component for effect such as a unit to execute a predetermined effect operation.

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

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

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And lamp control commands used to control the lighting operation of decorative LEDs and the like are included.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a RAM 102 that provides a work area for game control. The computer 103 includes a CPU 103 that executes a game control program to perform control operations, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

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

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

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

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

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the contents of a part or all of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game. In such a RAM 102, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, and RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an illuminated signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

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

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 contains a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination table, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. Various data used for controlling the effect operation are stored in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 controls the variable display of the decorative pattern and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP, a CGROM, a VRAM, an LCD drive circuit, or the like. The VDP may be a GPU, GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing generally referred to as DSP. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. It may be configured.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for taking in effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. Consists of including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like are output. ..

Next, the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the first effect unit and the second effect unit.

As shown in FIG. 3, the base frame 200 is formed in a substantially square frame shape and is attached to a position corresponding to the opening 2A on the back surface of the game board 2. An image display device 5 is attached to the back surface of the base frame 200 so as to close the substantially square opening 201 formed in the base frame 200. Further, a first effect unit 300 is provided on the upper side of the base frame 200, and a second effect unit 400 is provided on the lower side. In this embodiment, the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 are provided in one base frame 200, but they may be provided in separate base bodies.

The first effect unit 300 can move diagonally in the vertical direction between the base member 301 attached to the upper side of the base frame 200 and the first standby position above the base member 301 and the first advance position below. It has movable bodies 302L and 302R provided. The second effect unit 400 is provided so as to be movable between the base body 401 attached to the lower side of the base frame 200 and the second standby position below and the second advance position above the base body 401. It has a movable body 402 including one movable portion 402A, a second movable portion 402B, and a third movable portion 402C.

A part of the movable bodies 302L and 302R of the first effect unit 300 is superimposed on the display screen of the image display device 5 at the first standby position, and the whole is superimposed on the display screen of the image display device 5 at the first advance position. Further, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are arranged on the left and right sides of the movable body 402 that has moved to the second advance position when the movable body 302L and 302R are moved to the first advance position. Further, in this embodiment, the first standby position and the second standby position are the respective drive initial positions.

Next, the first effect unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 10. 4A and 4B are a front view showing the first effect unit, and FIG. 4B is a rear view showing the first effect unit. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the first effect unit is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the first effect unit is viewed from diagonally behind. 7A and 7B are a front view showing a drive unit, and FIG. 7B is a rear view showing the drive unit. 8A and 8B are a front view showing a drive base, and FIG. 8B is a front view showing a rotating member. 9A to 9C are explanatory views showing the operation of the drive unit. 10A and 10B are explanatory views showing the operation of the drive unit as well.

As shown in FIG. 4, the base member 301 of the first effect unit 300 includes an upper side portion 301A, a left side portion 301B hanging downward from the left end of the upper side portion 301A, and a right side portion hanging downward from the right end of the upper side portion 301A. It is formed in a substantially downward U-shape from 301C. The movable bodies 302L and 302R are provided on the front side of the base member 301 so as to be movable diagonally in the vertical direction so as to be separated from each other to the left and right toward the first advance position, and are arranged on the front side of the upper side portion 301A in the first standby position. Will be done. In the first standby position, the inner hypotenuses of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are arranged side by side so as to be in contact with each other. Further, above the movable bodies 302L and 302R in the upper side portion 301A, a decorative portion 303 capable of emitting light is extended in the left-right direction. The movable bodies 302L, 302R and the decorative portion 303 are often used as, for example, a title panel portion in which the model name or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the front surface.

The base member 301 is made of a translucent synthetic resin material, and the front surface emits light by light from a light emitting diode provided on the front surface of various substrates 304A, 304B, 304C provided on the back surface side. It has become. Further, the movable bodies 302L, 302R and the decorative portion 303 are also covered with a cover body whose front surface is made of a translucent synthetic resin material, and various substrates 304A, 304D, 304E provided on the back surface side. The front surface is made to emit light by the light from the light emitting diode provided on the front surface of the. Each of these substrates 304A to 304E is made of a non-translucent synthetic resin material.

Drive units 305L and 305R for driving the movable bodies 302L and 302R are provided on the back surfaces of the left side portion 301B and the right side portion 301C of the base member 301. The drive units 305L and 305R include drive bases 310L and 310R attached to the back surfaces of the left side portions 301B and 301C of the base member 301, and first production motors 311L and 311R including stepping motors attached to the drive bases 310L and 310R. The first to fourth gears 312A to 312D and rotating members 313L and 313R constituting the power transmission means for transmitting the power of the first effect motors 311L and 311R to the movable bodies 302L and 302R are provided.

Further, fixed rails 350L and 350R are attached to the back surfaces of the left side portion 301B and the right side portion 301C of the base member 301 along their inner sides, and the movable bodies 302L and 302R are attached to the fixed rails 350L and 350R. The sliding rails 351L and 351R attached to the above are slidably provided. Therefore, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved and guided in the diagonally vertical direction by the sliding rails 351L and 351R that slide with respect to the fixed rails 350L and 350R provided in a substantially C-shape in the rear view. Although not shown in detail, the sliding rails 351L and 351R are slidably provided on the back surface of the fixed rails 350L and 350R, but the front surface of the movable bodies 302L and 302R is on the front surface side of the base member 301. Have been placed. Further, on the back surface of the movable bodies 302L and 302R, lock plates 306L and 306R connected to the rotating members 313L and 313R are attached so as to be slidable in the left-right direction.

Next, the details of the drive units 305L and 305R will be described. Since the left and right drive units 305L and 305R are configured in substantially the same manner, the left drive unit 305L will be described below, and the detailed description of the right drive unit 305R will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, a first effect motor 311L is attached to the back surface of the drive base 310L. The drive shaft 311a of the first effect motor 311L is projected to the front side through the drive base 310L, and the first gear 312A is fixed to the tip of the drive shaft 311a. Rotating shafts 320B, 320C, and 320D facing in the front-rear direction are projected on the back surface of the left side portion 301B of the base member 301, and the second gear 312B that meshes with the first gear 312A is rotated on the rotating shaft 320B. A third gear 312C that is movably supported and meshes with the second gear 312B is rotatably supported on the rotating shaft 320C, and a fourth gear 312D that meshes with the third gear 312C on the rotating shaft 320D. Is rotatably supported.

A connecting piece 321 extends in a direction away from the center of rotation from a predetermined position on the back peripheral edge of the fourth gear 312D, and a connecting shaft for connecting to the rotating member 313L is provided on the back surface of the connecting piece 321. 322 is projected toward the rear side.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the drive base 310L is formed with a guide groove 323 for moving and guiding the lock plate 306L. The guide groove 323 has a guide portion 323A extending diagonally downward to the left so as to be substantially parallel to the fixed rail 350L, and a regulation portion 323B that bends in a hook shape from the upper end of the guide portion 323A to the left. The guided shaft 342 of the lock plate 306L, which will be described later, is inserted into the guide groove 323. The connecting portion between the guide portion 323A and the restricting portion 323B is formed in a curved shape so that the guided shaft 342 can smoothly move back and forth between the guide portion 323A and the restricting portion 323B.

As shown in FIG. 8B, a bearing hole 325 is formed at the left end portion of the rotating member 313L, and the bearing hole 325 is projected in the front-rear direction on the back surface of the left side portion 301B of the base member 301. By inserting the rotating shaft 324 facing, the rotating member 313L is rotatably supported around the rotating shaft 324 on the back surface side of the drive base 310L. From the vicinity of the bearing hole 325, the first elongated hole 326 extends linearly in a direction away from the bearing hole 325, and the connecting shaft 322 of the fourth gear 312D is provided in the first elongated hole 326. It is slidably inserted.

From the vicinity of the right end of the first elongated hole 326, the second elongated hole 327 extends in an arc shape in a direction away from the bearing hole 325, and the second elongated hole 327 has a lock plate 306L described later. Guided shaft 342 is slidably inserted. The left end portion of the second long hole 327 is arranged below the right end portion of the first long hole 326, and the second long hole 327 is provided so as to be slightly inclined with respect to the first long hole 326.

Further, above the first elongated hole 326, a detection piece 328 detected by the first position sensor 329 provided on the back surface of the drive base 310L is formed. In this embodiment, in order to detect that the movable body 302L is in the first standby position, the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 such as a photo sensor.

Here, if it is detected that the movable body 302L is in the first standby position, another member different from the detection piece 328 of the rotating member 313L constituting the first effect unit 300 or a part thereof is detected. It is also conceivable to arrange the photo sensor so as to detect as. However, when an attempt is made to detect a detection piece of such another member, the operating range of each member is likely to be covered, and a member other than the desired detection piece or a part thereof is detected, and the movable body 302L It is difficult to normally detect that it is in the first standby position. In addition, wiring to the photo sensor may interfere with the operation of each member, which is not appropriate. In view of such a background, the photo sensor for detecting that the movable body 302L is in the first standby position is a member other than the desired detection piece among the members constituting the first effect unit 300, or a member thereof. It is preferably located outside a part of the operating range.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the first position sensor 329 for detecting that the movable body 302L is in the first standby position is set outside the operating range of a member other than the detection piece 328 or a part thereof. It is arranged in the vicinity of the first effect motor 311. With such an arrangement, when the movable body 302L is operated, not only the members other than the detection piece 328 or a part thereof are not erroneously detected, but also the wiring to the first position sensor 329 is performed. Since the wiring to the first effect motor 311 can be bundled and wired, the wiring can be easily routed.

The "nearby of the first effect motor 311" as the position where the first position sensor 329 is arranged is, for example, a position between the first effect motor 311 and the detection piece 328 of the rotating member 313L. It is also a position between the first effect motor 311 and the rotation shaft 324 of the rotation member 313L. That is, in other words, the "nearby of the first effect motor 311" as the position where the first position sensor 329 is arranged is the distance between the first effect motor 311 and the detection piece 328 of the rotating member 313L. The position is such that the distance between the first effect motor 311 and the first position sensor 329 is closer than the distance between the first effect motor 311 and the rotation shaft 324 of the rotating member 313L. For this reason, the "nearby of the first effect motor 311" as the position where the first position sensor 329 is arranged is the first rather than the distance between the first effect motor 311 and the rotating member 313L. It can be said that the position is such that the distance between the effect motor 311 and the first position sensor 329 is short.

Further, in this embodiment, the distance between the first effect motor 311 and the first position sensor 329 is located closer than the distance between the first effect motor 311 and the movable body 302L.

Further, if the distance between the first effect motor 311 and the first position sensor 329 is expressed as a more absolute distance rather than a distance compared with other members, the first position sensor 329 is the first. Starting from the drive shaft 311a of the effect motor 311, the position may be located within a range of about twice the outer diameter of the first effect motor 311.

The lock plate 306L is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape in front view, and guide holes 340A and 340B facing in the left-right direction are arranged side by side in the lower portion. The left and right guide shafts 341A and 341B projecting from the back surface of the movable body 302L are inserted into the guide holes 340A and 340B, respectively. It is provided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction with respect to the movable body 302L with the movable body 302L.

Further, a cylindrical guided shaft 342 is projected from the back surface of the lock plate 306L. The guided shaft 342 is inserted through the guide groove 323 of the drive base 310L and further inserted into the second elongated hole 327 of the rotating member 313L on the back surface side thereof.

In the drive unit 305L configured in this way, when the drive shaft 311a of the first effect motor 311L rotates, this rotational force is rotated from the first gear 312A, the second gear 312B, the third gear 312C, and the fourth gear 312D. By being transmitted to the moving member 313L and further transmitted from the rotating member 313L to the lock plate 306L, the movable body 302L provided with the lock plate 306L moves between the first standby position and the first advance position. .. That is, the first gear 312A, the second gear 312B, the third gear 312C, the fourth gear 312D, the rotating member 313L, and the lock plate 306L transmit the power of the first effect motor 311L to the movable body 302L. It constitutes a mechanism.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the movable body 302L is in the first standby position, the connecting shaft 322 abuts on the end portion of the first elongated hole 326 on the rotation shaft 324 side. As a result, the rotating member 313L is maintained in a state of being tilted diagonally upward to the left in the rear view. On the other hand, the guided shaft 342 is arranged in the regulating portion 323B above the guide groove 323. In this state, the connecting shaft 322 abuts on the end of the first elongated hole 326 on the rotating shaft 324 side, so that the rotating member 313L is restricted from rotating counterclockwise when viewed from the rear.

Specifically, when the movable body 302L is in the first standby position, the rotation shaft 320D of the fourth gear 312D and the rotation shaft 324 of the rotation member 313L are arranged on the left and right, and the connecting shaft 322 is a rotation shaft. It is located on the rotation shaft 324 side from the position directly above the 320D, and is located above the rotation shaft 320D and the rotation shaft 324. The connecting shaft 322 is restricted from rotating clockwise when viewed from the rear by abutting on the end of the first elongated hole 326 on the rotation shaft 324 side, whereby the rotating member 313L is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the rear. Rotation is restricted. That is, the connecting shaft 322 of the fourth gear 312D and the first elongated hole 326 of the rotating member 313L regulate the clockwise rotation of the rotating member 313L when the movable body 302L is in the first standby position. It constitutes the first lock mechanism.

Further, by arranging the guided shaft 342 in the regulating portion 323B, the downward movement of the guided shaft 342 is restricted, and the rotating member 313L is rotated clockwise by the first lock mechanism. Is restricted, so that the movement of the second elongated hole 327 diagonally downward to the left is restricted, so that the movement of the guided shaft 342 to the guide portion 323A side is restricted.

Specifically, in the lock plate 306L provided on the movable body 302L, the guided shaft 342 is arranged on the restricting portion 323B which is substantially horizontal, so that the loads of the lock plate 306L and the movable body 302L are all on the regulating portion 323B. Since it is supported at the lower side, it is maintained at the upper position of the guide groove 323. Further, since the second elongated hole 327 of the rotating member 313L is arranged so as to intersect the substantially horizontal regulating portion 323B in the vertical direction, the guided shaft 342 can be moved from the regulating portion 323B to the guide portion 323A side. Since the movement is restricted, the guided shaft 342 is prevented from moving from the restricted portion 323B to the guide portion 323A side due to factors such as vibration.

That is, the movement of the guided shaft 342 from the regulated portion 323B to the guide portion 323A by acting on the regulated portion 323B of the guide groove 323 in the drive base 310L, the guided shaft 342 of the lock plate 306L, and the guided shaft 342. The second elongated hole 327 that regulates the above constitutes a second lock mechanism that regulates the downward movement of the lock plate 306L and the movable body 302L when the movable body 302L is in the first standby position.

Here, the driving state of the drive unit 305L will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. First, as shown in FIG. 9A, in a state where the movable body 302L is in the first standby position, the first effect is used. When the motor 311L is driven, the rotational force of the drive shaft 311a is transmitted to the first gear 312A, the second gear 312B, the third gear 312C, and the fourth gear 312D.

Then, as the connecting shaft 322 of the fourth gear 312 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the rear, as shown in FIG. 9B, the rotating member 313L rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the rear with the rotation shaft 324 as the center. Start rotation. As a result, the second elongated hole 327 moves diagonally downward to the left when viewed from the rear, so that the guided shaft 342 is moved toward the guide portion 323A. When the connecting shaft 322 rotates to the vicinity directly above the rotating shaft 320D of the fourth gear 312D, the rotation restricted state of the rotating member 313L by the first lock mechanism is released, and from the restricted portion 323B of the guided shaft 342. The movement restriction to the guide portion 323A is released, and the downward movement restriction of the guided shaft 342 by the second lock mechanism is released, so that the downward movement restriction state of the movable body 302L is released.

Since the guided shaft 342 only moves substantially to the left when moving the restricting portion 323B, the lock plate 306L slides to the left side when viewed from the rear with respect to the movable body 302L, but the movable body 302L does not substantially descend. The locking and unlocking operations prevent the movable body 302L from moving unnaturally.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the connecting shaft 322 moves from the position directly above the rotating shaft 320D of the fourth gear 312D to the guide groove 323 side, the guided shaft 342 enters the guide portion 323A and is movable. The body 302L can move from the first standby position to the first advance position. Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, the connecting shaft 322 rotates counterclockwise in the rear view, so that the guided shaft 342 is pushed downward by the second elongated hole 327 and left along the guide groove 323. By moving diagonally downward, the movable body 302L moves diagonally downward to the left along the fixed rail 350L.

Here, the state shown in FIG. 9C is also a state when the movable body 302L moves by a predetermined amount from the first standby position toward the first advance position side, and the detection piece 328 is moved by the first position sensor 329. It shows the timing of moving to a position where it can no longer be detected. In this embodiment, since the first position sensor 329 is provided so as to be located in the vicinity of the first effect motor 311, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the rotating member 313L On the rotation shaft 324 side, the amount of movement when the rotation member 313L rotates is smaller than that on the left end side of the rotation member 313L when viewed from the rear. Therefore, the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 even until the movable body 302L moves by a predetermined amount from the first standby position to the first advance position side. With such a configuration, for example, even if the movable body 302L moves diagonally downward to the left due to an external force unrelated to the effect such as vibration or gravity, if the movable body 302L does not move by a predetermined amount, the detection piece 328 is moved by the first position sensor 329. Since it is detected, it is possible to prevent the error from being notified by detecting that the movable body 302L has moved when the effect is not being performed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, the guided shaft 342 is located at the lower end of the guide portion 323A, so that the rotation of the rotating member 313L is restricted, and the first effect motor 311L is in a non-energized state. As a result, the movable body 302L is held at the lower first advance position by its own weight.

Further, when raising the movable body 302L from the first advance position to the first standby position, the drive shaft 311a of the first effect motor 311L is driven in the direction opposite to that at the time of lowering. As a result, the rotating member 313L rotates clockwise around the rotating shaft 320D, so that the guided shaft 342 is pushed upward by the second elongated hole 327 and diagonally to the right along the guide groove 323. Move upwards. Then, the guided shaft 342 reaches the upper end of the guide portion 323A and moves to the restricting portion 323B, so that the second lock mechanism restricts the downward movement of the guided shaft 342 and the connecting shaft 322 becomes the first. 1 By abutting on the end of the elongated hole 326 on the rotation shaft 324 side, the rotation of the rotating member 313L in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the rear is restricted by the first lock mechanism.

Further, even when the movable body 302L is raised from the first advance position to the first standby position in this way, it corresponds to the position where the movable body 302L moves by a predetermined amount from the first standby position toward the first advance position side. The detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 while moving from the state shown in FIG. 9C to the state shown in FIG. 9A corresponding to the movable body 302L in the first standby position. To.

Further, since the second elongated hole 327 is formed in an arc shape instead of a straight line, for example, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the guided shaft 342 is near the upper part of the guide portion 323A, the second elongated hole 327 is formed in an arc shape. The second elongated hole 327 intersects the guide portion 323A without being parallel to the guide portion 323A.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game is performed using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a gaming ball, a launch motor included in a predetermined hitting ball launching device based on a predetermined operation by a player of a hitting ball operation handle installed at the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a result, a gaming ball as a gaming medium is launched toward the gaming area. When a game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. As a result, the first starting condition is satisfied. After that, the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A was used based on the fact that the first start condition was satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state. The special figure game is started.

Further, when a starting prize is generated in which the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2, etc. The second starting condition is satisfied. After that, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B was used based on the fact that the second start condition was satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state. The special figure game is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, the game ball is difficult or impossible to pass through the second starting winning opening.

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

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

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

When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled. That is, whether or not the variable display game state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result becomes a "big hit", and is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes "small hit" and the small hit game state as a special game state different from the specific game state is controlled. Will be done. As a variable display result of the special symbol, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is "missing".

As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" is used as a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number "1" is used as a small hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol is used. It is a lost pattern. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

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

When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type is any of "non-probable change", "probable change", and "probable change" is included. For example, as a variable display result of a special symbol, when the jackpot symbol showing the number "3" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "non-probable", and when the jackpot symbol showing the number "7" is derived and displayed, the jackpot is displayed. When the type is "probability change" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "5" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "probability". When the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability variation", the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 as the first state advantageous to the player as a round game in the jackpot game state is relatively long. A normal open round is performed, which is the time. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability", a short-term open round is executed in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state is relatively short as a round game in the jackpot game state. Will be done. The jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as the first specific game state. The jackpot game state in which the short-term open round is executed is also referred to as the second specific game state.

In the jackpot game state when the jackpot type is "probability", the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round is longer than the first period in the normal open round. Will be a short second period. It should be noted that the same control as in the case where the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the large winning opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when the short-term open round is executed, the number of executions of the round game may be set to the number of second rounds, which is smaller than the number of executions of the normal open round. That is, the jackpot game state in which the short-term open round is executed is the period during which the jackpot is changed to the first state in which the game ball is easily passed in each round game, as compared with the jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed. Is the second period shorter than the first period, and the number of executions of the round game is the number of the second rounds less than the number of the first rounds, whichever is at least one of them.

When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number of balls can be obtained if a game ball wins in the large winning opening. However, due to the fact that the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period, etc., it becomes a big hit game state in which no balls can be substantially obtained.

When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes "small hit" and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. In this small hit game state, as in the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball device 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is opened and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit game state ends, the game state before the variable display result becomes "small hit" may be maintained.

After the jackpot gaming state is completed, the variable display result may be controlled to a probability variation state in which the probability of becoming a "big hit" is higher than the normal state, based on the establishment of a predetermined probability variation control condition. The probabilistic state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probabilistic end condition such as the execution of the variable display a predetermined number of times or the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied. Further, after the jackpot game state is completed, the average variable display time may be controlled to a shorter time state than the normal state. The time reduction state is controlled to continue until one of the predetermined number of variable displays is executed and the next big hit game state is started, whichever of the time reduction end conditions is satisfied first. ..

As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the reduced working hours state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability change" or "probability change", the game state becomes the probability change state after the jackpot gaming state ends. After the small hit game state ends, the game state before the small hit game state is continued. However, when the special figure game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, if the number of times the special figure game is executed in the probability change state or the time saving state reaches a predetermined number of times, after the end of the small hit game state May end in a probabilistic state or a time-saving state and return to a normal state.

In the probabilistic state or the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is changed into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening as compared with the normal state. For example, the control that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is shorter than that in the normal state, and the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol" in each normal symbol game. The tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per normal" is set to be longer than in the normal state. The normal variable winning ball device 6B may be changed into a first variable state and a second variable state in an advantageous change mode by controlling the lengthening and increasing the number of tilts thereof as compared with the normal state. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is called high opening control. By being controlled to such a probable change state or a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the special gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

Even when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, if the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability" when the high open control is not performed, the probable change state is set after the end of the big hit game state and the probable change control is performed, but the high open control is performed. It may not be controlled. When the variable display result is "big hit" and the game state before the big hit type is "probability" is the probability change state or the time reduction state and the time reduction control accompanied by the high opening control is performed, the big hit game state ends. After that, the time saving control accompanied by the high opening control may be performed.

The game balls used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the scores given according to the number thereof may have valuable value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. Just do it. Alternatively, the recorded information of these game balls and scores may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, although it cannot be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize.

Further, the valuable value that can be given by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out the game ball as a prize ball and giving points, for example, controlling to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. Controlling, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the jackpot game state is the number of the first round, which is larger than the number of the second round, and the upper limit of the variable display that can be executed in the time saving state is the second number. The number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times that the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability, and that the jackpot game state is repeatedly controlled without being controlled by the normal state. May include a game situation that is advantageous to the player, such as part or all of the number of first consecutive chans being larger than the number of second consecutive chans.

In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is used. , Of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started corresponding to the start of any special symbol game. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Then, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode.

Here, the reach mode means that the decorative symbols that have not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form a part of the jackpot combination continue to change. It is a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed as stopped. In the remaining decorative pattern display area that is not stopped, the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or all or part of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display mode in which the decorative pattern is synchronized and fluctuates while forming all or part of the jackpot combination.

Further, in response to the reach mode, the fluctuation speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the background image is changed. A different effect operation than before the reach mode may be executed by causing the display, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern. Such an effect operation such as a change in the display mode of the character image, a change in the display mode of the background image, a reproduction display of the moving image, and a change in the variation mode of the decorative pattern is called a reach effect display. For the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are the operation modes before the reach mode. It may be included that the operation mode is different.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" differs depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" can be different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. Then, when the reach effect of the super reach such as super A or super B is executed, there is a high possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" as compared with the case where the normal reach effect is executed. Further, among the reach effects of Super Reach, when a specific reach effect such as Super B is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the reach effect of Super A is executed.

In this embodiment, when the reach effect of super reach such as super A or super B is executed, the normal reach effect is executed based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state. .. After that, when the reach effect of the super A is executed and the reach effect of the super B is not executed, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and fixedly displayed. On the other hand, when the reach effect of Super B is executed, a development notification effect that recognizes that the reach effect of Super B, which has a higher jackpot reliability, is executed following the reach effect of Super A is performed. Will be executed. Then, after the reach effect of the super B, which has a higher jackpot reliability than the reach effect of the super A, is executed, the definite decoration symbol is derived and definitely displayed. Therefore, when the reach effect of the super A is executed but the reach effect of the super B is not executed, the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shorter than the case where the reach effect of the super B is also executed. Further, if the timing at which the variable display result is derived without executing the reach effect of Super B after the reach effect of Super A is executed is set as the first timing, it is variable after the reach effect of Super B is executed. The second timing from which the display result is derived is later than the first timing.

The execution of the development notification effect and the reach effect of Super B following the reach effect of Super A is also referred to as "development of reach effect". The reach production of Super A will be the reach production before development. On the other hand, the reach production of Super B will be the reach production after development. When the first timing comes after the reach effect of Super A is executed, the variable display result may be derived without developing into the reach effect of Super B, or the supermarket may be derived after the development notification effect is executed. B's reach production may be performed. When the second timing comes after the reach effect of Super B is executed, the variable display result is derived.

As an example of the development notification effect, the movable bodies 302L and 302R advance from the first standby position to the front of the display area in the image display device 5, and a predetermined effect operation such as sound effect output and lighting of the light emitter is executed. Just do it. As another example of the development notification effect, a predetermined effect operation such as displaying a group of effect images showing the same or similar characters in the display area of the image display device 5 may be executed. When the reach effect of Super A is executed and then the reach effect of Super B is executed, and then the reach effect of Super B is executed, the development notification effect may always be executed. Even when the reach effect is developed and the reach effect of Super B is executed, the case where the development notification effect is not executed may be provided.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, a development suggestion effect may be executed as an effect different from the development notification effect. It is suggested that by executing the development suggestion effect, the reach effect of the super A may be developed into the reach effect of the super B having a high jackpot reliability, and the variable display result may be derived at the second timing. After the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, when the reach effect of the super A is executed, for example, for a predetermined period during which the reach effect of the super A is executed, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is displayed. The development suggestion effect is executed before the first timing to be derived. However, even if the reach effect of Super A is executed, the development suggestion effect may not be executed.

As an example of the development suggestion effect, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved to the front of the display area by swinging the movable bodies 302L and 302R in the vicinity of the predetermined end portion in the display area of the image display device 5. Should be suggested that may be executed. For example, if it can be suggested that there is a possibility that the movable bodies 302L and 302R are all advanced and the development notification effect is executed by partially advancing the movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first standby position and swinging them up and down. good. When the development suggestion effect is executed, the reach effect is developed and the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when it is not executed, and the variable display result may be derived at the second timing. In this way, it is only necessary to suggest that the variable display result may be derived at the second timing before the first timing.

When the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, becomes a "big hit", a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probable change", it is the same on the predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". By displaying all the decorative symbols in a stopped manner, a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination may be derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability", a predetermined short-term opening chance eye is configured on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a definite decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. Further, when the jackpot type is "probability", a definite decorative symbol having a predetermined reach combination may be derived and displayed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode. When the special symbol display result is "small hit", the decorative symbol constituting the short-term opening chance eye is stopped and displayed, so that the definite decorative symbol that is the special display result is derived and displayed.

When the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probability variation jackpot combination may be derived. The definite decorative symbol that is a non-probability jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even "2", "4", "6", "8" is "left", "middle", "right". In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the stop display is aligned on a predetermined effective line, and any type of fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination may be used. Decorative symbols having even-numbered "2", "4", "6", and "8" symbol numbers constituting the non-probability change jackpot combination are referred to as non-probability variation symbols.

When the jackpot type is "probability variation", a definite decoration symbol that is a non-probability variation jackpot combination may be derived, or a definite ornamental symbol that is a probability variation jackpot combination may be derived. The definite decorative symbols that are the probabilistic jackpot combination are, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 from "1". Of the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" is "left", "middle", and "right". The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are aligned on a predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed, and may be a type of fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. The decorative symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" are referred to as probability variation symbols.

A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probable variable jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbols that are the non-probable jackpot combination in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5, for example, " In each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative symbols are changed again with the same decorative symbols aligned, and the decorative symbols that are probable variable jackpot combinations and the non-probable variable jackpot combinations One of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probability change", as the re-lottery effect, a definite decoration that becomes a non-probability change jackpot combination after the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed is re-variated. A re-lottery defeat effect is performed to derive and display the design. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability change", as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probability change jackpot combination after the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed is re-variated. The re-lottery winning effect of stopping and displaying the symbol may be executed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be executed.

When the jackpot type is "probability change", the decorative symbol that is a non-probability change jackpot combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the jackpot game state after that. At the end of the medium or big hit game state, the big hit middle promotion effect may be executed, and the start of the control in the probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is performed in the jackpot game state at the start of the jackpot game state, during the execution of a round in the jackpot game state, and during the period from the end of one round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next round. During the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game, etc., the probability change notification of whether or not to control the probability change state is performed. It should be noted that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game or the like after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The big hit middle promotion effect that is executed after the final round is completed in the big hit game state is sometimes called "ending promotion effect" in particular. The start of the control in the probable change state may be notified without executing the re-lottery effect or the promotion effect during the big hit.

When the special symbol display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, and the decorative symbol constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result is obtained. The definite decorative design may be derived and displayed. Further, when the special symbol display result is "missing", the decorative symbol constituting the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, so that the non-specific display is performed. The resulting definite decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

On the main board 11, when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started, 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 built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupt processing is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, ordinary symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like. Processing for controlling the progress and the like is included.

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

As an example, the game random number used on the side of the main board 11 may include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result and a random number value MR2 for determining a fluctuation pattern. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state, and sets the variable display result as a "small hit". It is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the small hit game state. The random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of prepared patterns.

In the special symbol process processing included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display operation in the special symbol display device 4 is performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the above, set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7, and the like in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process is a process that controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 to enable variable display of the normal symbol and tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B.

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

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning prize determination process, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the special figure game using the first special figure is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A. The first start winning process for updating the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the above, is performed. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, a special figure game using the second special figure based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B. The second start winning process for updating the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the above, is performed.

As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special figures is a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the number of reserved first special figures has reached the upper limit, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is less than the upper limit, the first reserved storage count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to. After that, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning prize is extracted and stored as hold data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is at a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the number of reserved second special figures has reached the upper limit, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is less than the upper limit, the second reserved storage count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is added by 1. In this way, the second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to. After that, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning prize is extracted and stored as hold data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. And execute.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or the like is based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. The second special symbol display device 4B determines whether or not to start the special symbol game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined. Determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-probable change", "probable change", and "probable change". The jackpot type is stored by storing the data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. .. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". ing. The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set in advance according to the variable pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the definite special symbol as the variable display result is determined. Further, the variable pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to "reach" when the variable display result is "missing". Alternatively, even if the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined to be "reach" by determining the variable pattern when the variable display result is "missing" in the variable pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to start the variation of the special symbol. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of setting the special symbol to be varied in the special symbol display device 4, a process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol, and the like. .. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special symbol display device 4 and setting to stop and display the confirmed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag and the small hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 are turned on. When the big hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command that specifies the start of the big hit game state based on the special figure display result being "big hit" is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to ". Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command that specifies the start of the small hit game state based on the special figure display result being "small hit" is set, and the special figure process flag is set. Update the value to "8". If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit pre-opening process, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period for keeping the big winning opening open may be set according to whether the jackpot type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probable change". As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period for opening the big prize opening to "29 seconds" corresponding to the big hit type "non-probable change" or "probable change", the normal open round can be executed. do it. On the other hand, the short-term open round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period for keeping the big winning opening open to "0.1 seconds" corresponding to the jackpot type "probability". When the jackpot opening preprocessing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is 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".

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit opening post-processing, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, and a process of determining whether or not the upper limit has been reached, and a next round game when the upper limit has not been reached. Includes processing and the like that waits until is started. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is "7". Is updated to.

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

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 reads the jackpot type buffer value from the predetermined area of the RAM 102 to specify whether the jackpot type is "non-probability", "probability", or "probability". If the jackpot type specified at this time is "probability change" or "probability change", a setting is made to change the game state to the probability change state by starting the probability change control. For example, the probability change flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to the ON state. Further, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probable change", a setting for starting the time saving control is made. For example, the time saving flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 may be set to the ON state, and the predetermined count initial value may be set in the time saving number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. The time reduction counter counts the number of remaining special figure games that can be executed before the time reduction control ends. If the time reduction control is to be continued until the next variable display result becomes "big hit" in response to the jackpot type being "probability variation", the initial count value of the time reduction counter is not set. Both the probability change flag and the time saving flag may be set to the on state.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process for setting the large winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is "small hit". .. As an example, as in the case when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", by setting the upper limit of the period for keeping the big winning opening open to "0.1 seconds", it is small. It suffices if the setting for the winning game state is made. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9".

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process for determining whether or not it is present. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the process of determining whether or not the opening number of times has reached the predetermined upper limit, or until the large winning opening is opened again when the upper limit is not reached. The process of waiting is executed. When the number of times the large winning opening is opened reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10".

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed by the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It includes processing that waits until it elapses. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the state of the probability change flag and the time saving flag is not changed, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 11 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is "0".

When the number of the second special figure reserved storage is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; NO), the reserved data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the head area of the second special figure reserved storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out (step S232). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning at the second starting winning opening in the starting winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 11 are read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updating, the second special figure holding storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure holding storage is updated. The storage content in the unit is shifted (step S233). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the reserved number "1" in the second special figure reserved storage unit is shifted to the upper position one entry at a time. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the variable special chart designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special chart designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

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

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. That is, regardless of whether it is the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the special figure game may be executed in the order in which the game balls pass through the starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is associated with the hold number together with the hold data or separately from the hold data. It may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are satisfied can be specified for the special figure game corresponding to each reserved data.

When the number of reserved first special figures is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the head area of the first special figure reserved storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out (step S236). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning at the first starting winning opening in the starting winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 11 are read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S236, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updating, the first special figure holding storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure holding storage is updated. The storage content in the unit is shifted (step S237). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the reserved number "1" in the first special figure reserved storage unit is shifted to the upper position one entry at a time. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the variable special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined to be one of "big hit", "small hit", and "loss" (step S239). ). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of ROM 101 is selected and set as a table used for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing". It suffices if it is assigned to. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for variation.

FIG. 13A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. In this way, whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing" is the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by using a predetermined ratio. In the determination example shown in FIG. 13A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" is different depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability change control is being performed when the probability change flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on.

As shown in FIG. 13 (A), when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the special figure display result is "" at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. It is decided to be a big hit. Therefore, for example, the probability change control is based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is "probability change" or "probability change" by the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. When the probabilistic change state is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and the big hit game state is more likely to occur than when the probabilistic change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 13A, when the variable special map is the first special map, the special map display result is determined as "small hit" at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, when the variable special map is the second special map, the special map display result is not determined as "small hit".

When the game state is a probable change state or a time saving state, the high opening control is performed so that the game ball can easily pass through the second starting winning opening, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B is set to the first variable state. It may be changed to the second variable state. When such high opening control is performed, the game is extended by extending the game by limiting the special figure display result to be determined as "small hit" based on the passing of the game ball through the second start winning opening. It is possible to prevent a decline in interest. In addition, when the variable special map is the second special map, the special map display result may be determined as "small hit" at a lower rate than when the variable special map is the first special map. May be good.

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

FIG. 13B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is different depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. More specifically, when the variable special map is the first special map, the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, when the variable special map is the second special map, the jackpot type is not determined to be "probable". That is, the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" only when the variable special map is the first special map. In this way, different jackpot types may be determined according to the special symbol that is variably displayed in the special figure game. In addition, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variation" is higher when the variable special map is the second special map than when the variable special map is the first special map. In this way, a predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different ratio according to the special symbol that is variably displayed in the special figure game.

When the gaming state is in the probable change state or the time saving state, the high opening control is performed, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening in an advantageous opening mode, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B is set to the first variable state. It may be changed to the second variable state. If the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening when such high opening control is being performed, the big hit type is changed to "probable". By limiting the game so that it is not decided, it is possible to prevent the game from being delayed and the game enjoyment is reduced. When the variable special map is the second special map, the jackpot type may be determined "probably" at a lower rate than when the variable special map is the first special map.

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

If the special figure display result is not a "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; NO), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S244). At this time, if the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S244; YES), the small hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S245).

When the special figure display result is not "small hit" in step S244 (step S244; NO), or after executing any of the processes of steps S243 and S245, the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is displayed. A definite special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special symbol display result is not a "big hit" or a "small hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a definite special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. It may be decided as a definite special symbol. When it is determined in step S244 that the special symbol display result is "small hit", a special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the final special symbol.

After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 11 is executed.

If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; YES), the predetermined demo display setting is made (step S248), and then the special symbol is set. Ends normal processing. In this demo display setting, whether or not an effect control command for designating a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is determined. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 11 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 14A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S261). Then, when the big hit flag is on (step S261; YES), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). Then, when the small hit flag is on (step S263; YES), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; NO), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result becomes "loss" is determined (step S265).

FIG. 14B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" which is not the reach mode and "reach" which is the reach mode. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of them and when the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit".

FIG. 15A shows an example of determining the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit. For example, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 14 (A), the jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is referred to based on the random number value MR2 for determining the variation pattern. It suffices to determine the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is a "big hit" at the determination ratio as shown in 15 (A).

FIG. 15B shows an example of determining the fluctuation pattern at the time of a small hit. For example, in the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 14A, the small hit variation pattern determination table stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is referred to based on the random number value MR2 for determining the variation pattern. It suffices to determine the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is "small hit" at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 15 (B).

FIG. 15C shows an example of determining the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss. For example, in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 14A, the loss variation pattern determination table stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is referred to based on the random number value MR2 for determining the variation pattern. It suffices to determine the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is "missing" at the determination ratio as shown in 15 (C).

In the determination example shown in FIG. 15A, when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probable change", only the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is executed, and the reach effect of Super A or Super B is performed. Is set so that the determination rate of the variation pattern in which is not executed is lower than the determination rate of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the variation pattern PA3-2 and the variation pattern PA3-3 is executed. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 15C, the determination ratio of the variation pattern such as the variation pattern PA2-1 in which only the normal reach effect is executed and the reach effect of Super A or Super B is not executed is the variation pattern PA2. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as -2 and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 is executed. Further, at the time of a big hit, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of loss. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is increased.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 15C, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2 from which the reach effect of Super A is executed and the variable display result is derived is set to that of Super B after the reach effect of Super A is executed. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-3 in which the reach effect is executed and the variable display result is derived. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 15A, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the determination rate of the variation pattern PA3-2 is higher than the determination rate of the variation pattern PA3-3. When the jackpot type is "probability variation", the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PA3-3. Further, at the time of a big hit, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of Super B is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of loss. Therefore, when the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is displayed after the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than the case where the big hit gaming state does not occur. Derived.

As shown in FIG. 14B, the variation pattern PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the variation pattern PA3-1 to PA3-3 have the same special figure variation time and content, but the variable display result. Is different whether it is a "loss" or a "big hit". By setting the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (C), when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. Further, when the reach effect of Super B is executed, the expectation of big hit is higher than that when the reach effect of Super A is executed.

After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 14A, the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is set (step S266). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 14B, the special figure fluctuation time is predetermined in accordance with a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. By setting the special symbol fluctuation time, the CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived. In this embodiment, as in the variation pattern PA2-2 and the variation pattern PA3-2, the timing at which the variable display result is derived without developing into the reach effect of the super B after the reach effect of the super A is executed is set. , The first timing. On the other hand, as in the variable pattern PA2-3 and the variable pattern PA3-3, the timing at which the reach effect is developed following the reach effect of the super A and the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super B is executed. Is the second timing.

As shown in FIG. 14B, the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 and the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is larger than the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 and the fluctuation pattern PA3-3. It is set to be short. Therefore, the second timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is derived by the variable pattern PA2-3 or the variable pattern PA3-3 is the special symbol or decorative symbol according to the variable pattern PA2-2 or the variable pattern PA3-2. It is later than the first timing from which the variable display result of is derived.

Following the process of step S266, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. A setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is made so as to start any of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is made.

After executing the process of step S267, the command transmission setting at the start of the change of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a first from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the hold storage number notification commands, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is specified. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a second from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the hold storage number notification commands, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is specified.

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

After the process of step S268 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S269), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" in step S269, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 11 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and CTC mounted on the effect control board 12. Set the register of.

Then, the accessory initial position detection operation process for detecting the initial position of each of the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 is executed (step S72). In the accessory initial position detection operation process in step S72, the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 are operated in order, and the position detection sensors included in the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 are used in advance. It operates so that it is located at the specified initial position, and detects the initial position. If the operations of the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 do not affect each other, they may not be operated in order but may be operated at the same time. The process of step S72 may be executed when the detection condition is satisfied in addition to when the power is turned on. For example, when an initialization command or a power supply restart command is received from the main board 11, the detection condition is satisfied. May be executed as. Further, the present invention is not limited to these, for example, the customer waiting demo designation command has been received, the customer waiting demo designation command has been received for a predetermined period of time, and the customer waiting demo designation command has been received a predetermined number of times. The detection conditions may be satisfied, such as the fact that a predetermined period has elapsed, that the variable display has been performed 100 times, that the jackpot game state has ended, and the like. Even when the detection condition is satisfied, the sensor detection signals from the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 are confirmed, and if it is the initial position, the process of step S72 is not executed. good. The time when the power is turned on may be determined by receiving a command indicating that the power is turned on from the power supply board to the effect control board 12 or that the power is turned on from the main board 11. After executing the process of step S72, the process proceeds to the process of step S73. It should be noted that the process of step S72 is repeated until all the initial positions of the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 are detected by the accessory initial position detection operation process in step S72, and all the initial positions are performed. May proceed to step S73 after the above is detected.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time elapses, for example, based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; NO), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal that becomes an effect control command is selected from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. To capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process executed in step S75, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading thereof is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the issued production control commands are performed.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process process of step S76, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, The control content of the effect operation using various effect devices such as the drive operation in the effect model is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 is used as various random number values used for the effect control. , Update by software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing performed in the accessory initial position detection operation processing performed in step S72 of FIG. 16, specifically, the movable bodies 302L and 302R in the first effect unit 300. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which performs the initial position detection of. As described above, in the accessory initial position detection operation process in step S72, the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 are operated in order, and the position detection sensor included in the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 is operated. Therefore, the process of detecting the initial position is executed by operating the device so that it is located at a predetermined initial position. Further, as described above, the process of step S72 is executed when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11. The example shown in FIG. 17 shows an example of the process of detecting the initial position of the first effect unit 300.

In the initial position detection operation processing of the movable bodies 302L and 302R shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the detection signal from the first position sensor 329 to determine whether or not the detection piece 328 is detected. Is determined (step S181). In this embodiment, as described above, not only when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the first standby position as the initial position, but also until the movable bodies 302L and 302R move by a predetermined amount from the first standby position. Since the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 even between the two, even if the detection piece 328 is detected in step S181, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are the first positions as the initial positions. It is not always in one standby position.

When the detection piece 328 is detected in step S181 (step S181; YES), the drive signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R to drive the first effect motors 311L and 311R. The movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved toward the first advance position side (step S182). Then, by confirming the detection signal from the first position sensor 329, it is determined whether or not the detection piece 328 is detected (step S183).

When the detection piece 328 is detected in step S183 (step S183; YES), the movable bodies 302L and 302R are continuously moved toward the first advance position side (step S182), and the detection piece is detected in step S183. The processes of steps S182 and S183 are repeatedly executed until 328 is no longer detected.

When the detection piece 328 is not detected in step S183 (step S183; NO), the drive stop signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R for the first effect driven in step S182. The drive of the motors 311L and 311R is stopped, and the movement of the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first advance position side is stopped (step S184).

When the detection piece 328 is not detected in step S181 (step S181; NO), or after the processing of step S184 is executed, the drive signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R to obtain the first effect. The effect motors 311L and 311R are driven, and the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved at the first speed toward the first standby position side as the initial position (step S185). Then, by confirming the detection signal from the first position sensor 329, it is determined whether or not the detection piece 328 is detected (step S186).

If the detection piece 328 is not detected in step S186 (step S186; NO), the movable bodies 302L and 302R are continued to move at the first speed toward the first standby position side (step S185). The processes of steps S185 and S186 are repeatedly executed until the detection piece 328 is detected in step S186.

Then, when the detection piece 328 is detected in step S186 (step S186; YES), the drive signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R to drive the first effect motors 311L and 311R. The movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved toward the first standby position side as the initial position at a second speed smaller than the first speed (step S187). For example, the effect control CPU 120 lowers the pulse rate of the drive signal transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R than when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved at the first speed, so that the movable bodies 302L and 302R Should be moved at the second speed.

Then, for example, by checking the number of pulses of the drive signal transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R, it is determined whether or not the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved by a specific amount at the second speed (step S188). ). Here, as described above, the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 even until the movable bodies 302L and 302R move by a predetermined amount from the first standby position to the first advance position side. The specific amount may be any amount of movement required to move the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, and is, for example, the same as this predetermined amount. It may be an amount or an amount larger than a predetermined amount.

If it is determined in step S188 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have not been moved by a specific amount (step S188; NO), the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved at the second speed toward the first standby position side. (Step S187), and the processes of steps S187 and S188 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S188 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved by a specific amount.

Then, when it is determined in step S188 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved by a specific amount (step S188; YES), the driving of the first effect motors 311L and 311R driven in step S187 is stopped, and the movable body is moved. The movement of the 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side is stopped (step S189), and the initial position detection operation processing of the movable bodies 302L and 302R is completed.

In this way, even if the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are initially set. Since it is not always in the first standby position as a position, the effect control CPU 120 directs the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first advance position side until the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329. And move it. Then, when the detection piece 328 is no longer detected by the first position sensor 329, the effect control CPU 120 uses the movable bodies 302L and 302R as the initial positions until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. Move at the first speed toward the standby position side. Then, when the detection piece is detected by the first sensor 329, the effect control CPU 120 heads toward the first standby position side with the movable bodies 302L and 302R as the initial positions at a second speed smaller than the first speed. Move a specific amount.

On the other hand, if the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329 when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are set as the initial positions. Since it is clear that the CPU 120 is not in the first standby position, the effect control CPU 120 is on the first standby position side with the movable bodies 302L and 302R as the initial positions until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. Move at the first speed toward. Then, when the detection piece is detected by the first sensor 329, the effect control CPU 120 heads toward the first standby position side with the movable bodies 302L and 302R as the initial positions at a second speed smaller than the first speed. Move a specific amount.

As described above, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 has the movable body 302L according to the positions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11. , Since the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R is controlled so as to make the initial operation of the 302R different, the initial operation can be performed according to the positions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R.

At that time, when the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable bodies 302L and 302R that are not located in the first standby position to the first standby position, if the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329, After moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, the detection piece 328 is further specified after being detected by the first position sensor 329. Since the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R is controlled so as to move the amount, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be moved to the first standby position.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 has a specific amount of movement required to move the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. 1 Since the drive of the effect motors 311L and 311R is controlled, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be reliably moved to the first standby position.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable bodies 302L and 302R that are not located in the first standby position to the first standby position, and the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329. When the movable body 302L, 302R is moved toward the first standby position side until the detection piece 328 is detected by the 1-position sensor 329, and after the detection piece 328 is detected by the 1st position sensor 329, the movable body 302L is further moved. , Since the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R is controlled so that the moving speeds of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are different from those when the 302R is moved toward the first standby position side, the movable body 302L, It is possible to perform an operation according to the position of 302R. In particular, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are further moved toward the first standby position side after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, they are moved at a second speed smaller than the first speed. Therefore, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R move to the first standby position, the load applied to the first effect motors 311L and 311R is reduced, and the risk of damage to the first effect motors 311L and 311R is suppressed. be able to.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. Run.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variable start command, the second variable start command, or the like from the main board 11 is received. Includes processing to determine.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. In order to perform variable display of the above and other various effect operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, and displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner. Performs various production controls inside. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. In response to the above, the fixed decorative symbol as the final stop symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Update to 4 ". On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command specifies the start of the jackpot gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect process during the jackpot. Update to "6". Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing", and the value of the effect process flag is the initial value. Update to "0".

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on / off / blinking by outputting the command to the speaker 8L and 8R, and outputting the command to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control in the small hit game state, such as letting the player perform, is executed. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5", which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11. ..

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. The game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on / off / blinking by outputting the command to the speaker 8L and 8R, and outputting the command to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control at the end of the small hit game state, such as letting the player perform, is executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and displays the effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. Or, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of the command to the voice control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on / off / blink by the output of the command to the lamp control board 14. Various production controls in the big hit game state are executed. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. , The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of the command to the voice control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on / off / blink by the output of the command to the lamp control board 14. , Performs various effect controls at the end of the jackpot game state.

FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 19A, the effect control CPU 120 first becomes "missing" in the special figure display result based on, for example, the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Whether or not it is determined (step S501). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S501; YES), for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variable display of the decorative symbol. It is determined whether or not the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the mode is not the reach mode (step S502).

When it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; YES), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left-determined symbol updated by a random number circuit 124, a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of RAM 122, or the like is extracted, and ROM 121 is used. The left confirmed decoration that is stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the confirmed decorative symbols by referring to the left confirmed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in Determine the design. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for right-determined symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. Etc., among the fixed decorative symbols, the right fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative symbol is determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. Etc., among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

When it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; NO), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left-right confirmed symbol updated by a random number circuit 124, a random counter for effect, or the like is extracted, and left and right stored in advance in ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the finalized symbol determination table or the like, among the finalized decorative symbols, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. Determine the same decorative pattern. Further, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. Therefore, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, if the fixed decoration symbol becomes a big hit combination, for example, when the symbol number of the middle fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value is used. May be added or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol so that the fixed decorative symbol becomes a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-determined decorative symbol, the difference between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-determined decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set.

When it is determined in step S501 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S501; NO), the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", or the special figure display result. It is determined whether is a "small hit" or a case other than these (step S505). The jackpot type when the special figure display result is "big hit" may be specified by the effect control CPU 120, for example, by reading a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined to be "probability" or "small hit" (step S505; YES), the variable display result of the decorative pattern corresponding to the case of "probability" or "small hit" such as the short-term opening chance eye. The combination of the definite decorative symbols to be used is determined (step S506).

As an example of the processing in step S506, when the variation pattern PC1-1 is specified by the variation pattern specification command, a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of short-term open chance eyes. To determine. In this case, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the chance eye, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the random counter for effect, or the like, is extracted, and the predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. By doing so, it is sufficient to determine the combination of the definite decorative symbols that constitute one of the short-term opening chances.

As another example of the processing in step S506, when the fluctuation pattern PC2-1 is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S504, the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is obtained. The combination of fixed decorative patterns may be determined. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is specified, by executing the same processing as in step S504, the same "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are all stopped and displayed. While determining the decorative symbol, by executing a process different from step S504, the special decorative symbol that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol in the normal time is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C of the "middle". You may decide to do so. The definite decorative symbol of the reach combination including such a short-term opening chance symbol may be included in the short-term opening chance eye.

Even when the variable pattern PC2-1 is specified and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the reach mode, the same decorative symbols are aligned in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right", for example. After the temporary stop is displayed to reach the reach mode, the variable display effect of "slip" is changed by changing the decorative symbol again in the decorative symbol display area 5R on the "right" to change the decorative symbol displayed temporarily. At the same time, by stopping and displaying a predetermined decorative symbol in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C, a combination of decorative symbols constituting any one of the short-term opening chance eyes may be derived and displayed. In this case, in the process of step S506, even when the variation pattern PC2-1 is specified, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any one of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

When it is determined in step S505 that it is a "non-probability change" or a "probability change" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S505; NO), the definite decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination The combination is determined (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random number circuit 124, a random counter for effect, or the like is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 Determines decorative symbols with the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R.

After executing any of the processes of steps S503, S504, S506, and S507, it is determined whether or not there is a development suggestion effect (step S508). FIG. 19B shows a determined example of the development suggestion production. For example, in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 19A, the development suggestion effect determination table prepared in advance stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 is referred to based on the random value for the development suggestion effect determination. It suffices to determine the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 19 (B). The random number value for determining the development suggestion effect may be updated by, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random number counter for effect, and may be extracted by the effect control CPU 120 when the process of step S508 is executed.

In this embodiment, the development suggestion effect is executed during a predetermined period during which the reach effect of Super A is executed. Therefore, when the variable pattern PA2-2 or the variable pattern PA3-2 from which the variable display result is derived is specified after the reach effect of the super A is executed, or the reach effect of the super A is changed to the reach effect of the super B. Then, it is decided whether or not to execute the development suggestion effect in response to the case where the variation pattern PA2-3 or the variation pattern PA3-3 from which the variable display result is derived is specified after executing the reach effect of Super B. It should be done.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 19B, the variation pattern PA3-2 or the variation pattern PA3-3 with the reach effect of the super reach is specified corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”. When the command is transmitted, the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect is determined at a predetermined ratio according to whether the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probable change". Further, in response to the case where the special figure display result is "missing", when the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern PA2-2 or the variation pattern PA2-3 accompanied by the reach effect of the super reach is transmitted, the special figure is transmitted. It suffices to determine the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect at a predetermined ratio different from the case where the figure display result is a “big hit”. The big hit type when the special figure display result is "big hit" may be specified by the effect control CPU 120, for example, by reading the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 19B, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is specified, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the development suggestion effect is executed as compared with the case where the jackpot type is "probability variation". The percentage of people who decide that "there is a development suggestion effect" will be lower. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is specified, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", the ratio of being determined as "development suggestion effect" is higher than when the jackpot type is "probability variation". .. With such a setting, when the development suggestion effect is not executed, the reach effect of Super A is executed according to the fluctuation pattern PA3-2, and the variable display result is derived at the first timing, as compared with the case where the variable display result is derived. The game that the jackpot type is more likely to be "probability change" when the reach effect of Super B is executed according to the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 and the variable display result is derived at the second timing. A game value that is advantageous to the person is given. On the other hand, when the development suggestion effect is executed, when the variable display result is derived at the first timing according to the fluctuation pattern PA3-2, the variable display result is derived according to the fluctuation pattern PA3-3. Compared to the case where the variable display result is derived at the timing of 2, there is a high possibility that the jackpot type will be "probability change", which is an advantageous game value given by the player. In this way, it is only necessary to be able to change the correspondence between the timing at which the variable display result is derived and the magnitude of the game value given to the player, depending on whether or not the development suggestion effect is executed.

After determining the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect in step S508, the effect control pattern to be used is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S509). The effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for example, according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect, and the like. , It may be set as a usage pattern. In particular, when it is decided to execute the development suggestion effect by the process of step S508, the effect control pattern prepared in advance for the development suggestion effect is set as the usage pattern. As a result, the development suggestion effect execution period, which is the period during which the development suggestion effect is executed, and the effect mode of the development suggestion effect may be set. Subsequently, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command (step S510).

Then, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is made (step S511). At this time, for example, the image display device 5 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the pattern to be used in step S509. The variation of the decorative symbol may be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S512), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of FIG. 18 as the effect process during variable display. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S521). ). As an example, in the process of step S521, the variable display time elapses when the effect control process timer value is updated and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that it has been done.

If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S521 (step S521; NO), it is determined whether or not it is the development suggestion effect execution period for executing the development suggestion effect (step S522). The development suggestion effect execution period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the execution of the development suggestion effect. When the development suggestion effect execution period is in step S522 (step S522; YES), the effect operation control for executing the development suggestion effect is performed (step S523).

As an example, in the process of step S523, various commands are created in order to execute the development suggestion effect according to the predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern or the like, and the display control unit 123 or the first. 1 Transmission may be performed to the effect motors 311L, 311R and the like. More specifically, a drive control signal for swinging the movable bodies 302L and 302R is created and transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R. By rotationally driving the first effect motors 311L and 311R in response to this drive control signal, the development suggestion effect of swinging the movable bodies 302L and 302R is executed.

When it is not the development suggestion effect execution period in step S522 (step S522; NO), or after the process of step S523 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the development notification effect execution period for executing the development notification effect. (Step S524). The development notification effect execution period is predetermined in the effect control pattern selected in response to the development from the reach effect of the super A to the reach effect of the super B, such as the variation pattern PA2-3 and the variation pattern PA3-3. You just have to. When the development notification effect execution period is in step S524 (step S524; YES), the effect operation control for executing the development notification effect is performed (step S525).

In the process of step S525, a drive control signal for advancing the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the front surface of the display area in the image display device 5 is created as a development notification effect and transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R. Just do it. By rotationally driving the first effect motors 311L and 311R in response to this drive control signal, the development notification effect of advancing the movable bodies 302L and 302R from the vicinity of the predetermined end portion in the display area to the front surface of the display area can be achieved. Will be executed.

When it is not the development notification effect execution period in step S524 (step S524; NO), or after the process of step S525 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S524; NO). Step S526). The reach effect execution period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the fluctuation pattern. In some cases, the development suggestion effect and the development notification effect are included in the reach effect. In this case, when it is determined in the process of step S526 that the reach effect execution period is reached, the process of steps S522 to S525 may be executed. When the reach effect execution period is in step S526 (step S526; YES), the effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S527).

When it is not the reach effect period in step S526 (step S526; NO), or after the process of step S527 is executed, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol (step S528), the effect process during variable display is terminated.

When the variable display time has elapsed in step S521 (step S521; YES), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S529). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S529; NO), the variable display effect processing is terminated and the process is waited for. If the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may do so.

When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S529 (step S529; YES), for example, in the variable display of the decorative symbol such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol that is the display result (step S530). Further, a predetermined fixed time is set as the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S531). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S532), the variable display effect process is terminated.

FIG. 21 shows the execution timing of various effects when the reach effect of super reach is executed. In FIG. 21A, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode after the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started corresponding to the variable pattern PA2-2 or the variable pattern PA3-2. It shows various effects that are executed after the reach effect is executed and before the variable display result is derived. In FIG. 21B, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode after the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started corresponding to the variable pattern PA2-3 or the variable pattern PA3-3. It shows various effects that are executed until the variable display result is derived after the development notification effect and the reach effect of Super B are executed following the reach effect.

In the case shown in FIG. 21A, the development suggestion effect execution period is set when the reach effect of the super A is being executed, and the development suggestion effect can be executed by the effect operation control in step S523 shown in FIG. Then, at the first timing T01 when the reach effect of the super A ends, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived.

In the case shown in FIG. 21 (B), from the start of the variable display to the first timing T01, the variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. are performed as in the case of FIG. 21 (A), and the development suggestion effect is executed. During the period, development suggestion production becomes feasible. When the first timing T01 is reached, the development notification effect is executed, and the reach effect of Super A develops into the reach effect of Super B having higher jackpot reliability. Then, at the second timing T02 when the reach effect of Super B ends, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived.

In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 19A, as shown in FIG. 19B, the variation pattern PA3-2 or the variation pattern PA3-3 corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is a “big hit” is designated. At that time, it is determined whether or not to execute the development suggestion effect at a different ratio depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probable change". For example, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is specified, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", the development suggestion effect is executed at a sufficiently higher rate than when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation". A decision is made to that effect. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is specified, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the development suggestion effect is executed at a sufficiently higher rate than when the jackpot type is "probability variation". A decision is made to that effect. Therefore, when the development suggestion effect is executed, when the variable display result is derived at the first timing T01 after the reach effect of the super A is executed, the reach effect of the super A is followed by the super B. It is possible that the jackpot type becomes "probability change" and the game state after the end of the jackpot game state becomes the probability change state than when the variable display result is derived at the second timing T02 after the reach effect of is executed. A game value that is advantageous for the player is given, that is, the sex becomes high.

In this way, when the variable display result is derived at the first timing T01 after the development suggestion effect is executed, and when the variable display result is derived at the second timing T02 after the development suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to give a different value from. Here, the first timing T01 is the timing after the reach effect of the super A is executed based on the variable display mode of the decorative symbol being the reach mode. On the other hand, the second timing T02 is a timing after the reach effect of the supermarket A is executed and then the reach effect is developed and the reach effect of the supermarket B is executed. Then, as the addition of different values, the ratio of the game state controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state is different.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the development notification effect operation control process performed in step S525 of FIG. 20, specifically, an example of the process of controlling the operation of the movable bodies 302L and 302R in the first effect unit 300. It is a flowchart which shows. As described above, in the development notification effect, a process of moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the front of the display area in the image display device 5 is executed. Further, as described above, the process of step S525 is executed when the first timing T01 is reached.

In the development notification effect operation control process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first advance position arrival flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on (step S191). Here, the first advance position arrival flag is a flag that is set to the ON state according to the movement of the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first advance position.

When the first advance position arrival flag is off in step S191, the drive signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R to drive the first effect motors 311L and 311R, and the movable body 302L. , 302R is moved toward the first advance position side (step S192). Then, it is determined whether or not the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved to the first advance position (step S193). In the process of step S193, for example, the number of pulses of the drive signal to be transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R required to move the movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first standby position to the first advance position is set in advance. Then, it may be determined whether or not the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved to the first advance position by checking the number of pulses of the drive signal actually transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R. ..

If it is determined in step S193 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have not been moved to the first advance position (step S193; NO), the development notification effect operation control process is terminated. In this way, when the next timer interrupt occurs, since the first advance position arrival flag is off, the process of step S192 is continuously executed, so that the movable bodies 302L and 302R are set in step S193. The process of moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first advance position side is executed until it is determined that the movable body 302L and 302R have been moved to the first advance position.

Then, when it is determined in step S193 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved to the first advance position (step S193; YES), the drive stop signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R. , The driving of the first effect motors 311L and 311R driven in step S192 is stopped, the movement of the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first advance position side is stopped (step S194), and the motors are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. The set the first advance position arrival flag is set to the ON state (step S195), and the development notification effect operation control process is terminated. In this way, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be moved to the first advance position and stopped.

When the next timer interrupt occurs after the first advance position arrival flag is set to the ON state in this way, the first advance position arrival flag is ON in step S191 (step S191; YES). It is determined whether or not the stop period is such that the movable bodies 302L and 302R are continuously stopped at the first advance position (step S196). Here, the stop period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern selected in response to the execution of the development notification effect.

If the stop period is in step S196 (step S196; YES), the development notification effect operation control process is terminated. In this way, when the next timer interrupt occurs, since the first advance position arrival flag is on, the stop period is set again by determining whether or not the stop period is in step S196. Until a lapse of time, the process of stopping the movable bodies 302L and 302R on the first advance position side is executed. At this time, the effect of the development notification effect may be enhanced by displaying a predetermined image such as an effect corresponding to the positions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R in the display area of the image display device 5.

If it is not a stop period in step S196 (step S196; NO), it is determined whether or not the detection flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on (step S197). Here, the detection flag is set to the ON state according to the detection of the detection piece 328 by the first position sensor 329 when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved from the first advance position to the first standby position side. It is a flag to be done.

When the detection flag is off in step S197, the drive signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R to drive the first effect motors 311L and 311R, and the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved to the first position. 1 Move at the first speed toward the standby position side (step S198). Then, by confirming the detection signal from the first position sensor 329, it is determined whether or not the detection piece 328 is detected (step S199).

If it is determined in step S199 that the detection piece 328 is not detected (step S199; NO), the development notification effect operation control process is terminated. In this way, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the first advance position arrival flag is on, not the stop period, and the detection flag is off. Therefore, the process of step S198 is continuously executed. , The process of moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side at the first speed is executed until it is determined that the detection piece 328 has been detected in step S199.

Then, when it is determined in step S199 that the detection piece 328 is detected (step S199; YES), the detection flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set (step S200). In this way, when the next timer interrupt occurs, since the detection flag is on in step S197, the process of moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side at the first speed is executed. Not done.

When the detection flag is turned on in step S197 (step S197; YES), or after the process of step S200 is executed, the drive signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R for the first effect. The motors 311L and 311R are driven, and the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved toward the first standby position side at a second speed smaller than the first speed (step S201). For example, the effect control CPU 120 lowers the pulse rate of the drive signal transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R than when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved at the first speed, so that the movable bodies 302L and 302R Should be moved at the second speed.

Then, for example, by checking the number of pulses of the drive signal transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R, it is determined whether or not the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved by a specific amount at the second speed (step S202). ). Here, as described above, the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 even until the movable bodies 302L and 302R move by a predetermined amount from the first standby position to the first advance position side. The specific amount may be any amount of movement required to move the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, and is, for example, the same as this predetermined amount. It may be an amount or an amount larger than a predetermined amount.

If it is determined in step S202 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have not been moved by a specific amount (step S202; NO), the development notification effect operation control process is terminated. In this way, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the first advance position arrival flag is on, not the stop period, and the detection flag is on. Therefore, the process of step S201 is continuously executed. , The process of moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side at the second speed is executed until it is determined in step S202 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved by a specific amount.

Then, when it is determined in step S202 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved by a specific amount (step S202; YES), the driving of the first effect motors 311L and 311R driven in step S201 is stopped, and the movable body is moved. The movement of the 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side is stopped (step S203), the detection flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is cleared (step S204), and the first first provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. The advance position arrival flag is cleared (step S205), and the development notification effect operation control process is terminated. In addition, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the execution of the development notification effect, the development notification effect execution period for executing the development notification effect ends at the timing when the process of step S205 is executed. It may be predetermined.

As described above, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first position sensor when moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R that are not located in the first standby position to the first standby position in the development notification effect. If the detection piece 328 is not detected by the 329, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved toward the first standby position side until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, and then the first position. Since the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R is controlled so that the detection piece 328 is further moved by a specific amount after being detected by the sensor 329, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be moved to the first standby position. can.

At that time, the effect control CPU 120 is required to move the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 as a specific amount in the development notification effect. Since the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R is controlled so as to move the amount, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be reliably moved to the first standby position.

Further, in the development notification effect, the effect control CPU 120 detects the detection piece 328 by the first position sensor 329 when moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R that are not located in the first standby position to the first standby position. When not, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved toward the first standby position side until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, and when the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. Because the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R is controlled so that the moving speeds of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are different from those when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are further moved toward the first standby position side. , It is possible to perform an operation according to the positions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R. In particular, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are further moved toward the first standby position side after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, they are moved at a second speed smaller than the first speed. Therefore, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R move to the first standby position, the load applied to the first effect motors 311L and 311R is reduced, and the risk of damage to the first effect motors 311L and 311R is suppressed. be able to.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the development suggestion effect operation control process performed in step S523 of FIG. 20, specifically, an example of the process of controlling the operation of the movable bodies 302L and 302R in the first effect unit 300. It is a flowchart which shows. As described above, in the development suggestion effect, the process of swinging the movable bodies 302L and 302R is executed. Further, as described above, the process of step S523 is executed during the execution of the reach effect of the supermarket A.

In the development suggestion effect operation control process of FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the minute moved flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on (step S211). Here, the minutely moved flag is a flag that is set to the ON state according to the minute movement of the movable bodies 302L and 302R.

When the slightly moved flag is off in step S211, the drive signals are transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R to drive the first effect motors 311L and 311R, and the movable bodies 302L and 302R are driven. Is moved toward the first advance position side (step S212). Then, it is determined whether or not the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been slightly moved (step S213). In the process of step S213, for example, the number of pulses of the drive signal to be transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R, which is necessary for slightly moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R, is set in advance, and the first effect motor. By confirming the number of pulses of the drive signal actually transmitted to the 311L and 311R, it may be determined whether or not the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been slightly moved. Here, as described above, the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 even until the movable bodies 302L and 302R move by a predetermined amount from the first standby position to the first advance position side. The movement amount associated with the minute movement in this embodiment may be an amount smaller than a predetermined amount, and a plurality of patterns of movement amounts may be set. Even if the movable bodies 302L and 302R move slightly, the detection piece 328 remains detected by the first position sensor 329.

If it is determined in step S213 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have not been slightly moved (step S213; NO), the development suggestion effect operation control process is terminated. In this way, when the next timer interrupt occurs, since the minute movement flag is off, the processing of step S212 is continuously executed, so that the movable bodies 302L and 302R are slightly moved in step S213. The process of moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first advance position side is executed until it is determined that the movable body 302L and 302R have been moved.

Then, when it is determined in step S213 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been slightly moved (step S213; YES), the drive stop signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R, so that the drive stop signal is transmitted to step S212. The driving of the first effect motors 311L and 311R driven by the motor is stopped, the movement of the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first advance position side is stopped (step S214), and the minute movement provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is stopped. The completed flag is set to the on state (step S215), and the development suggestion effect operation control process is terminated. In this way, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be slightly moved and stopped.

When the next timer interrupt occurs after the minute moved flag is set to the on state in this way, since the minute moved flag is on in step S211 (step S211; YES), the movable body 302L, It is determined whether or not the rocking period is such that the 302R is swung (step S216). Here, the swing period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern selected in response to the execution of the development suggestion effect.

When the swing period is in step S216 (step S216; YES), the drive signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R to drive the first effect motors 311L and 311R to drive the movable body. The 302L and 302R are swung (step S217) to end the development suggestion effect operation control process. In this way, when the next timer interrupt occurs, since the minute movement flag is on, the process of swinging the movable bodies 302L and 302R until it is determined in step S216 that the swing period is not reached. Is executed. At this time, it is sufficient that the image display device 5 displays the effect image of the reach effect of the supermarket A.

When it is not the swing period in step S216 (step S216; NO), the drive signal is transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R to drive the first effect motors 311L and 311R, and the movable body. The 302L and 302R are moved toward the first standby position side at a third speed smaller than the second speed at the time of the development notification effect (step S218). For example, the effect control CPU 120 lowers the pulse rate of the drive signal transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R than when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved at the second speed, so that the movable bodies 302L and 302R Should be moved at the third speed.

Then, for example, by checking the number of pulses of the drive signal transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R, it is determined whether or not the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved by a specific amount at the third speed (step S219). ). Here, as described above, the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 even until the movable body 302L moves by a predetermined amount from the first standby position to the first advance position side, but it is specified. The amount may be any amount as long as it is a moving amount required to move the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, and is, for example, the same amount as this predetermined amount? , The amount may be larger than the predetermined amount. However, when the specific amount is larger than the predetermined amount, even if the specific amount is to be moved when the movement amount due to the fine operation is extremely small, the first effect motors 311L and 311R are used. As a specific amount, an amount that does not impose a load that may cause damage is set.

If it is determined in step S219 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have not been moved by a specific amount (step S219; NO), the development suggestion effect operation control process is terminated. In this way, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the minute movement flag is on and it is not the swing period. Therefore, the process of step S218 is continuously executed, so that the movable body 302L is executed in step S219. , The process of moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side at the third speed is executed until it is determined that the 302R has been moved by a specific amount.

Then, when it is determined in step S219 that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved by a specific amount (step S219; YES), the driving of the first effect motors 311L and 311R driven in step S218 is stopped, and the movable body is moved. The movement of the 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side is stopped (step S220), the minute movement completed flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is cleared (step S221), and the development suggestion effect operation control process is performed. finish. In addition, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the execution of the development suggestion effect, the development suggestion effect execution period for executing the development suggestion effect ends at the timing when the process of step S221 is executed. It may be predetermined.

As described above, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can control the first effect motors 311L and 311R so as to slightly move the movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first standby position by a movement amount smaller than a predetermined amount. Therefore, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are slightly moved, the movable bodies 302L and 302R at the position after the minute movement can be moved to the first standby position regardless of the amount of movement accompanying the minute movement. Since the bodies 302L and 302R are moved toward the first standby position side by a specific amount, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be moved to the first standby position by common control regardless of the operation mode of the minute movement.

At that time, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 as a specific amount in the development suggestion effect. Since the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R is controlled so as to move the amount, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be reliably moved to the first standby position.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position when the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329 in the development notification effect, and slightly moves in the development suggestion effect. Because the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R is controlled so that the moving speeds of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are different from those when the movable bodies 302L and 302R at the rear position are moved to the first standby position. , It is possible to perform an operation according to the positions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R. In particular, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R located at the position after the slight movement in the development suggestion effect are moved to the first standby position, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved at a third speed smaller than the second speed. When the 302R moves to the first standby position, the load applied to the first effect motors 311L and 311R can be reduced to reduce the risk of damage to the first effect motors 311L and 311R.

FIG. 24 shows an example of an effect operation in a variation pattern such as variation pattern PA2-2 or variation pattern PA3-2, in which a variable display result is derived after executing the reach effect of Super A. In this effect operation example, the normal reach effect is executed based on the variable display mode of the decorative symbol being the reach mode, and then the reach effect of the super A is executed as shown in FIG. 24 (A). Will be done. After the reach effect of Super A is started, when it is determined by the process of step S522 shown in FIG. 20 that the development suggestion effect execution period is reached, the development suggestion effect is executed by the effect operation control of step S523. In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 24 (A), the development suggestion effect is executed by swinging the movable effect bodies 302L and 302R at the effect position corresponding to the predetermined edge of the display area of the image display device 5. To. At this time, the movable bodies 302L and 302R move so as to swing, for example, in the vicinity of the boundary portion between the inside and the outside of the display area formed by the upper side which is the upper edge portion of the display area in the image display device 5. Just do it. As the vicinity of the boundary portion of the display area, the movable bodies 302L and 302R may be in a state of being hung on the front surface of the boundary portion, or in a state of advancing to the inside of the display area so as not to be hung on the front surface of the boundary portion. There may be. As the movable bodies 302L and 302R swing, the light emitting diodes provided on the front surfaces of the substrates 304D and 304E provided on the back side of the movable bodies 302L and 302R may be turned on or blinked. Instead of lighting or blinking the light emitting diode, or at the same time as lighting or blinking the light emitting diode, a predetermined effect image accompanying the execution of the development suggestion effect may be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

The reach effect of Super A may be, for example, an effect in which the ally character CA1 and the character CA2 play against the enemy character CB1. Then, when the ally character CA1 or the character CA2 wins the battle with the enemy character CB1 in the battle production, the definite special symbol that becomes the jackpot symbol and the definite decorative symbol that constitutes the jackpot combination are derived and displayed in a variable manner. The player can recognize that the result is a "big hit". On the other hand, when the ally character CA1 or the character CA2 loses the battle with the enemy character CB1 in the battle production, the definite special symbol that becomes the lost symbol and the definite decorative symbol that constitutes the reach loss combination are derived and displayed in a variable manner. The player may be able to recognize that the result is "missing".

That is, when the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 is specified based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be "missing", for example, an effect image showing that the match as shown in FIG. 24 (B1) has been lost. Is displayed, and a definite decorative symbol of the reach loss combination as shown in FIG. 24 (C1) is derived. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is specified based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit", for example, an effect image showing that the match as shown in FIG. 24 (B2) has been won. Is displayed, and a definite decorative symbol of a jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 24 (C2) is derived.

FIG. 25 shows an effect operation in a variation pattern such as variation pattern PA2-3 or variation pattern PA3-3 in which a variable display result is derived after performing a development notification effect or a reach effect of super B following the reach effect of super A. An example is shown. Also in this effect operation example, the reach effect of the super A is executed as shown in FIG. 25 (A) after the normal reach effect is executed based on the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becoming the reach mode. Will be done. Then, when it is determined by the process of step S522 shown in FIG. 20 that the development suggestion effect execution period is reached, the development suggestion effect is executed by the effect operation control of step S523.

In the reach production of Super A corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 and the fluctuation pattern PA3-3, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), regardless of whether the special figure display result is "miss" or "big hit". By displaying a different effect image or the like, the player can recognize that the ally character CA1 or the character CA2 has lost the battle with the enemy character CB1. After that, as shown in FIG. 25C, the development notification effect in which the movable bodies 302L and 302R advance to the front of the display area in the image display device 5 is executed. At this time, the movable bodies 302L and 302R have the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the "right" decoration on the front surface of the display area from the first standby position near the upper edge of the display area which is the initial position. It suffices to move and advance in the movable effect direction toward the first advance position that covers the symbol display area 5R. With the advancement of the movable bodies 302L and 302R, the light emitting diodes provided on the front surfaces of the substrates 304D and 304E provided on the back side of the movable bodies 302L and 302R may be turned on. Instead of lighting the light emitting diode, or at the same time as lighting the light emitting diode, a predetermined effect image accompanying the execution of the development notification effect may be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Following such a development notification effect, the reach effect of Super B is executed.

The reach effect of the super B may be a reach effect different from that of the reach effect of the super A, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 25 (D) is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize that the reach effect of Super B, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the reach effect of Super A, is executed. After the reach effect of Super B is executed, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived. That is, when the variation pattern PA2-3 is specified based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be "missing", a definite decorative symbol of the reach loss combination as shown in FIG. 25 (E1) is derived, for example. To. On the other hand, when the variation pattern PA3-3 is specified based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit", for example, a definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination as shown in FIG. 25 (E2) is derived. To.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and is a part described in the above-described embodiment so as to be able to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have the configuration of.

(Modification 1) As a specific example, in the above embodiment, whether or not to execute the development suggestion effect at the ratio shown in FIG. 19B in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 19A. Depending on whether or not the development suggestion effect is executed, the correspondence between the timing at which the variable display result is derived and the magnitude of the game value given to the player is changed. Explained as a thing. On the other hand, although such a correspondence does not change depending on whether or not the development suggestion effect is executed, when the variable display result is derived at the first timing after the development suggestion effect is executed, and when the variable display result is derived. It may be given a value different in size from the case where the variable display result is derived at the first timing without executing the development suggestion effect.

(Modification 2) In the above embodiment, as an example of the development suggestion effect, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are swung in the vicinity of a predetermined end portion in the display area of the image display device 5, and as an example of the development notification effect. It has been described that the movable bodies 302L and 302R are advanced from the first standby position to the front surface of the display area in the image display device 5. On the other hand, instead of the development suggestion effect and the development notification effect using the movable bodies 302L and 302R, for example, the display of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the output of the sound effect by the speakers 8L and 8R, and the decorative LED. The development suggestion effect and the development notification effect may be executed by using a part or all of the electric parts serving as various effect devices such as lighting of the light emitting body. More specifically, as the development notification effect, the effect image group showing a large number of the same or similar characters may be displayed so as to pass through the display area of the image display device 5. Further, as a development suggestion effect, a part or all of an effect image group showing a large number of characters displayed in the development notification effect is displayed so as to swing in the vicinity of a predetermined end in the display area of the image display device 5. By doing so, it may be suggested that the development notification effect displayed so that the effect image group passes may be executed.

(Modification 3) In the above embodiment, it has been described that different values are given depending on the presence / absence of the development suggestion effect and the timing at which the variable display result is derived, regardless of the effect mode of the development suggestion effect. .. On the other hand, different values are given depending on the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect, or in addition to the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect, depending on the effect mode of the development suggestion effect and the timing at which the variable display result is derived. May be good. As an example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, any one of the development suggestion effect HA to the development suggestion effect HC, which has different effect modes from each other, can be selected and executed.

In the development suggestion effect HA to the development suggestion effect HC, for example, the operation mode of the movable bodies 302L and 302R, the output mode of the sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the substrate 304D provided on the back side of the movable bodies 302L and 302R. The lighting mode of the light emitting diode provided on the front surface of the 304E and the sound effect image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 according to the operation of the movable bodies 302L and 302R may be different from each other. Alternatively, for example, in the development suggestion effect HA, the movable bodies 302L and 302R swing, while in the development suggestion effect HB and the development suggestion effect HC, the movable bodies 302L and 302R do not swing and appear in the display area of the image display device 5. Development suggestion effect HA ~ Development suggestion by performing effects using different effect devices, such as displaying a predetermined character image or lighting a predetermined light emitter included in the game effect lamp 9. The production mode in the production HC may be different.

When it is decided to execute the development suggestion effect by the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 19A, the effect control CPU 120 may execute the process of determining the effect mode of the development suggestion effect. At this time, for example, a random number value for determining the development suggestion effect pattern updated by the random number circuit 124, the random counter for effect, or the like is extracted by the effect control CPU 120, and is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 to prepare the development suggestion effect. By referring to the pattern determination table, it suffices that the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect and the effect mode when the development suggestion effect is executed can be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 26, for example.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 26, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is specified, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the ratio of being determined as "no development suggestion effect" without executing the development suggestion effect is high. , If the jackpot type is "probability change", the rate of being determined as "no development suggestion effect" is low. As a result, when the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing after the reach effect of Super A is executed without executing the development suggestion selection, the big hit type corresponds to "probability change". It is less likely that the gaming state will be in a probable change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, if the reach effect of Super A does not develop after the development suggestion effect is executed and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing, the big hit type corresponds to "probability change" and the big hit. There is a high possibility that the gaming state will be in a probable change state after the end of the gaming state.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is specified, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", it is not determined by the development suggestion effect HA, and if the jackpot type is "probability variation", the rate is predetermined. It is decided to be a development suggestion production HA. As a result, when the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing without developing the reach effect of Super A after the development suggestion effect HA is executed, the big hit type corresponds to "probability change". It is confirmed that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state will be a probable change state.

Furthermore, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is specified, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the percentage determined by the development suggestion effect HC is higher than the proportion determined by the development suggestion effect HB, and the jackpot type If is "probability change", the ratio determined for the development suggestion effect HB is higher than the ratio determined for the development suggestion effect HC. As a result, if the reach effect of Super A does not develop after the development suggestion effect HB is executed and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing, the development suggestion effect HC is executed. It is more likely that the game state will be in the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state corresponding to the big hit type corresponding to the "probability change", as compared with the case where the variable display result of the "big hit" is later derived at the first timing.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 26, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is specified, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the ratio of determining "no development suggestion effect" without executing the development suggestion effect is low. , If the jackpot type is "probability change", the ratio of "no development suggestion production" is high. As a result, when the reach effect of Super A develops into the reach effect of Super B without executing the development suggestion effect and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the second timing, the big hit type is "probability change". There is a high possibility that the gaming state will be in a probable change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the reach effect of Super A develops into the reach effect of Super B after the development suggestion effect is executed and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the second timing, the big hit type is "probability change". Correspondingly, it is less likely that the gaming state will be in a probable change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is specified, if the jackpot type is "non-probability change", the ratio of being determined as the development suggestion effect HA is high, and the development suggestion effect HB and the development suggestion effect HC are determined in this order. The percentage drops. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is "probability change", the ratio determined for the development suggestion effect HA is low, and the determination ratio increases in the order of the development suggestion effect HB and the development suggestion effect HC. As a result, if the reach effect of Super A develops into the reach effect of Super B after the development suggestion effect HC is executed and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the second timing, the development suggestion effect is derived. After the HB is executed, the reach effect of Super A develops into the reach effect of Super B, and the variable display result of "Big hit" is derived at the second timing. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the gaming state will be in a probable change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Further, if the reach effect of Super A develops into the reach effect of Super B after the development suggestion effect HB is executed and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the second timing, the development suggestion effect HA The jackpot type corresponds to "probability change" than when the reach effect of Super A evolves into the reach effect of Super B and the variable display result of "Big hit" is derived at the second timing. There is a high possibility that the gaming state will be in a probable change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 26, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is specified, the ratio determined for the development suggestion effect HA is determined from the viewpoint of combining the cases where the jackpot type is “non-probability” and “probability”. Higher, the decision rate decreases in the order of development suggestion effect HB and development suggestion effect HC. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is specified, from the viewpoint of combining the cases where the jackpot types are "non-probable change" and "probable change", the development suggestion effect HA, the development suggestion effect HB, and the development suggestion effect The change in the rate determined for each of the HCs is small. Therefore, when the development suggestion effect HA is executed, there is a high possibility that the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing without developing the reach effect of Super A, and the development suggestion effect HB, In the order of development suggestion effect HC, the possibility that the reach effect of super A develops into the reach effect of super B and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the second timing increases.

In this way, it is possible to make the value given to the player different, such as the possibility that the gaming state becomes a probabilistic state, depending on the combination of the effect mode of the development suggestion effect and the timing at which the variable display result is derived. It should be noted that the possibility given to the player, for example, the possibility of becoming a probabilistic state, can be arbitrarily different depending on the combination of the production mode of the development suggestion effect and the timing at which the variable display result is derived. Often, for example, when the reach effect of Super A does not develop after the development suggestion effect HC is executed and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing, the development suggestion effect HB is executed. It is more likely that the game state will be in the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state corresponding to the big hit type corresponding to the "probability change" than when the variable display result of "big hit" is later derived at the first timing. May be set to.

Here, the development suggestion effect HA to the development suggestion effect HC may be executed in the common development suggestion effect execution period shown in FIGS. 21 (A) and 21 (B). On the other hand, a plurality of development suggestion effect execution periods may be provided, and one of the development suggestion effect execution periods may be selected to execute the development suggestion effect. As an example, as shown in FIG. 27, an execution period for executing each of the development suggestion effect HA to the development suggestion effect HC is provided from the start to the end of the reach effect of the supermarket A. In the process of step S509 shown in FIG. 19A, any one of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared in advance according to the decision result of which of the development suggestion effect HA to the development suggestion effect HC is to be executed. Select to set the usage pattern. As a result, different development suggestion effect execution periods and effect modes may be set for each of the development suggestion effect HA to the development suggestion effect HC.

Also in this case, for example, it is sufficient that the presence / absence of the development suggestion effect and the effect mode when the development suggestion effect is executed can be determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 26. As a result, the value given to the player, such as the possibility that the game state becomes a probable change state, differs depending on the combination of the period in which the development suggestion effect is executed and the timing in which the variable display result is derived. Can be done.

When a plurality of development suggestion effect execution periods are provided, the development suggestion effect having the same effect mode may be executed regardless of which development suggestion effect execution period is selected. For example, the execution period of the development suggestion effect HA shown in FIG. 27 is set as the first development suggestion effect period, the execution period of the development suggestion effect HB is set as the second development suggestion effect period, and the execution period of the development suggestion effect HC is set as the third development suggestion effect period. It will be a production period. Further, the determination ratios of the development suggestion effect HA to the development suggestion effect HC shown in FIG. 26 may be set to the determination ratios of the first development suggestion effect period to the third development suggestion effect period, respectively. In this way, even if the production mode of the development suggestion effect is the same, the game state may be in a probable change state depending on the combination of the period in which the development suggestion effect is executed and the timing at which the variable display result is derived. The value given to the player can be different.

For example, regarding the first development suggestion production period to the third development suggestion production period, it is assumed that any development suggestion production period is determined at the same ratio as each of the development suggestion production HA to the development suggestion production HC shown in FIG. .. In this case, when the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing without developing the reach effect of Super A after the development suggestion effect is executed in the first development suggestion effect period, the big hit game It is determined that the gaming state after the end of the state is a probable change state. Further, if the reach effect of Super A does not develop after the development suggestion effect is executed in the second development suggestion effect period and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing, the third development suggestion effect is derived. There is a possibility that the game state will be in a probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, compared to the case where the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing after the development suggestion effect is executed in the development suggestion effect period. It gets higher. On the other hand, when the reach effect of Super A develops into the reach effect of Super B after the development suggestion effect is executed in the third development suggestion effect period, and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the second timing. After the development suggestion effect was executed in the second development suggestion effect period, the reach effect of Super A evolved into the reach effect of Super B, and the variable display result of "big hit" was derived at the second timing. It is more likely that the gaming state will be in a probable change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, if the development suggestion effect is executed during the first development suggestion effect period, the reach effect of Super A may not develop and the variable display result of "big hit" may be derived at the first timing. Is high, and the reach production of Super A develops into the reach production of Super B in the order of the second development suggestion production period and the third development suggestion production period, and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the second timing. The possibility increases. When the variable display result of "loss" is derived, the same setting may be used, or the setting may be different from the case where the variable display result of "big hit" is derived. If the development suggestion effect is executed in the first development suggestion effect period by setting the determination ratio different from the ratio shown in FIG. 26, the reach effect of Super A may develop into the reach effect of Super B. At the highest, the possibility that the reach effect of Super A develops into the reach effect of Super B may decrease in the order of the second development suggestion effect period and the third development suggestion effect period. In this way, the reach effect develops following the reach effect of Super A at a different rate depending on the period during which the development suggestion effect is executed, and the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of Super B is executed. May be good.

(Modification 4) In addition to the development suggestion effect and the development notification effect in the above embodiment, the variable display is performed at a plurality of timings from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol until the variable display result is derived. The effect control pattern may be determined and the effect operation control may be performed so that a plurality of advance notice effects for notifying the possibility that the result becomes a “big hit” and the game state becomes the big hit game state can be executed. For example, in the variable display start setting process of step S171 shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 gives a notice at the start of fluctuation at a predetermined ratio that differs depending on whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”. , Deciding whether or not to execute multiple advance notices such as notice during all symbol changes, notice at the time of symbol deceleration, notice after the reach is established, and part or all of the notice at the time of reach development, and the effect mode when it is executed. One or both of the notice patterns indicating the above may be performed.

The notice at the start of fluctuation is a production operation that announces the possibility of a big hit game state at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started. The notice that all symbols are changing may be in a big hit game state at the timing when the decorative symbols are changing in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a production operation that announces. The notice at the time of deceleration of the symbol is a big hit game state at the timing when the decorative symbol decelerates and stops in a part or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a production operation that foretells the possibility of becoming.

The notice after the reach is established is a production operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit game state at the timing after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. The timing after the reach is established may be, for example, the timing immediately after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Alternatively, the timing after the reach is established may be, for example, a predetermined timing during the period in which the decorative pattern is variably displayed in the reach mode of the normal reach. After the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C decreases, and the variable display is first performed in the reach mode of the normal reach. Then, in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol further decreases and the decorative symbol stops, and when a definite decorative symbol that results in a variable display is derived, the fluctuation speed increases again. In some cases, the reach mode may shift to super reach. The reach development notice is a production operation that announces the possibility of a big hit game state at the timing when the production mode in the reach production of the super reach develops from the first stage to the second stage.

The effect mode in each of the advance notice effects that can be executed at the plurality of timings differs depending on, for example, the reliability of the jackpot, which is the possibility of a jackpot gaming state. It should be noted that the difference in the effect mode in the advance notice effect may occur not only by making the effect effect when the advance notice effect is executed different, but also by whether or not the advance notice effect is executed at each timing. When the effect mode in the advance notice effect executed at one of a plurality of timings is different depending on the jackpot reliability, for example, although the effect operation uses the same effect device, the operation mode is different. As a result, the production mode may be different.

For example, in the notice at the start of fluctuation, different production modes are provided corresponding to the low reliability and the medium reliability. In the notice during all symbol changes, different production modes are used for each of low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability. In the notice at the time of deceleration of the symbol, different production modes are used corresponding to the low reliability and the medium reliability. In the notice after the reach is established, different production modes are used for each of low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability. In the reach development notice, different production modes are used depending on the presence or absence of the corresponding production operation. As described above, the effect mode in the advance notice effect differs depending on the execution timing of each advance notice effect and the possibility of becoming a big hit game state. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the one in which the advance notice effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the low reliability, and the player may be able to recognize that the advance notice effect is low by not executing the predetermined advance notice effect.

The low-reliability notice effect is, for example, a notice that the possibility of becoming a big hit game state is "less than 10%". The notice effect of the medium reliability is, for example, a notice that the possibility of becoming a big hit game state is "10% or more and less than 30%". The high-reliability notice effect is, for example, a notice that the possibility of becoming a big hit game state is "30% or more". The possibility of a big hit game state announced by such a notice effect can be set in advance by making the determination ratio of each notice pattern different depending on whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "missing". good. For example, a low-reliability notice effect may be executed at a lower rate when a big hit occurs and a higher rate may be executed when a loss occurs, as compared with a medium-reliability or high-reliability advance notice effect. .. Further, the high-reliability notice effect may be executed at a higher rate when a big hit occurs and a lower rate may be executed when a loss occurs, as compared with a low-reliability or medium-reliability advance notice effect. .. Here, when the possibility of becoming a big hit game state is 0%, the variable display result is always "missing", which means that the big hit game state is not reached. Further, when the possibility of becoming a big hit game state is 100%, the variable display result is always "big hit", which means that the big hit game state is always reached.

The possibility of a big hit game state announced by the advance notice effect of each reliability is not limited to the above example, and any case where the range of 0% to 100% is divided according to a predetermined number of stages. good. That is, the high-reliability notice effect only needs to be able to give notice that the possibility of becoming a big hit game state is equal to or higher than the predetermined first reference value, and the low-reliability advance notice effect has the possibility of becoming a big hit game state. It suffices if it can be announced that it is less than a predetermined second reference value lower than one reference value. In this case, it suffices to give notice that the possibility of the big hit gaming state is less than the first reference value and more than the second reference value in the notice effect of the medium reliability.

For example, in the case of a notice at the start of fluctuation, the production mode will be different corresponding to each of the low reliability and the medium reliability, while in the case of the notice during the change of all symbols, the low reliability, the medium reliability, and the high reliability will be obtained. It will be a different production mode corresponding to each of the above. The notice effect of medium reliability has a jackpot reliability of less than the first reference value, while the notice effect of high reliability has a jackpot reliability of more than the first reference value. That is, compared to the upper limit of the jackpot reliability that can be announced by the advance notice effect executed at the first timing among a plurality of timings, the big hit that can be announced by the advance notice effect executed at the second timing later than the first timing. It is set so that the upper limit of reliability may be high.

The notice effect executed at one of the plurality of timings is such that the player can recognize different jackpot reliability by differently changing the effect mode. Therefore, the number of types of effect modes in each advance notice effect may be equal to the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be announced by the advance notice effect. Alternatively, among the plurality of types of advance notice effects in each advance notice effect, there may be one that announces the same jackpot reliability by different effect modes. As in this case, the number of types of effect modes in each advance notice effect may be larger than the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be announced by the advance notice effect.

For example, even in the case of a notice effect in which the number of stages of the jackpot reliability is the same, such as a notice during the change of all symbols and a notice after the reach is established, the first standard value of the jackpot reliability and the first reference value of the jackpot reliability are corresponding to each notice effect. The second reference value may be different. As a more specific example, the jackpot reliability of the notice during all symbol changes is "less than 5%" for low reliability, "5% or more and less than 20%" for medium reliability, and "20% or more" for high reliability. On the other hand, the jackpot reliability of the notice after the reach is established is such that the low reliability is "less than 10%", the medium reliability is "10% or more and less than 30%", and the high reliability is "30% or more". May be good. As described above, whether the advance notice effect is low reliability, medium reliability, or high reliability may be classified according to different criteria for each execution timing of the advance notice effect. Further, when a specific notice effect is executed, for example, the jackpot reliability becomes "80% or more" when the notice at the time of reach development is executed, the possibility of becoming a jackpot game state is dramatically improved. May be foretold.

When deciding the presence or absence of the advance notice effect and the advance notice pattern, the jackpot reliability announced by the advance notice effect executed at one timing and the big hit reliability announced by the advance notice effect executed at another timing are determined in advance. It is set so that it will not be a forbidden relationship. For example, there is no notice pattern that is a combination of notice effects such that a notice during all symbol changes with high reliability is executed, and then a notice at the time of deceleration of symbols with low reliability and a notice after the reach is established are executed. Here, the high-reliability notice effect foretells that the jackpot reliability is equal to or higher than the first reference value, and the low-reliability advance notice effect is when the jackpot reliability is lower than the first reference value and less than the second reference value. Foretell that there is. Therefore, when a highly reliable notice effect for notifying that the possibility of a big hit game state being reached at the first timing among a plurality of timings is equal to or higher than the first reference value is executed, it is more than the first timing. The low-reliability advance notice effect for notifying that the possibility of the jackpot gaming state at the late second timing is less than the second reference value, which is lower than the first reference value, is not executed.

Whether the advance notice effect has low reliability, medium reliability, or high reliability may be classified according to different criteria for each execution timing of the advance notice effect. That is, if the execution timing of the advance notice effect is different, the first reference value and the second reference value for classifying into low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability may be different. Therefore, the first reference value and the second reference value may not match between a plurality of advance notice effects having different execution timings. For example, the advance notice effects executed at one timing are defined as high reliability and medium reliability. The first reference value for grading into stages may be lower than the second reference value for grading the advance notice effect executed at other timings into medium reliability and low reliability. .. Even in such a setting, when a highly reliable notice effect for notifying that the possibility of a big hit game state at the first timing among a plurality of timings is equal to or higher than the first reference value is executed, the first timing is executed. It suffices that the low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of the jackpot gaming state being in the big hit game state is less than the second reference value at the second timing later than the second timing is not executed.

Further, for example, after the notice at the start of fluctuation of medium reliability and the notice during change of all symbols with medium reliability and high reliability are executed, the notice at the time of deceleration of symbols with low reliability and the notice after establishment of reach are executed. There is no notice pattern that can be used as a combination of notice effects. In this way, when the low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of the jackpot gaming state is less than the predetermined value is not executed at the timing before the predetermined timing among the plurality of timings, the predetermined timing is used. It is possible that the low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit game state at a later timing is less than a predetermined value is not executed. Or, when only the medium-reliability or high-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of the big hit game state is equal to or higher than the predetermined value is executed at the timing before the predetermined timing among the plurality of timings. Is not executing the low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit game state is full at a timing after the predetermined timing, and is foretelling that the value is equal to or higher than the predetermined value. A notice effect of reliability or high reliability may be executed.

In addition, it is limited to those that prohibit the jackpot reliability announced by the notice effect executed at one timing and the jackpot reliability announced by the notice effect executed at another timing from having a predetermined relationship. However, for example, the determination ratio may be restricted to be extremely lower than in the case of a relationship other than the predetermined relationship. For example, it is later than the first timing when a high-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of a big hit game state at the first timing among a plurality of timings is equal to or higher than the first reference value is executed. It may be restricted so that it is difficult to execute the low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit game state at the second timing is less than the second reference value.

In this way, as the first advance notice effect executed at one of the plurality of timings, the advance notice effect of the specific effect mode corresponding to the first specific stage in which the possibility of becoming a big hit game state is higher than that of the first normal stage is executed. If this is done, as a second notice effect executed at a timing later than the first notice effect, a notice of a normal effect mode corresponding to a second normal stage in which the possibility of a big hit game state is lower than that of the second specific stage The advance notice effect to be executed at a plurality of timings may be executed so that the effect is not executed or is difficult to be executed.

It should be noted that the setting for executing such an effect according to the jackpot reliability is not limited to the determination of the advance notice effect, and is applied to any effect such as a development suggestion effect, a development notification effect, and a reach effect. May be done. More specifically, it corresponds to the first specific stage where the jackpot reliability is higher than the first normal stage when the jackpot reliability is different depending on the production mode of the development suggestion effect, the development notification effect, and the reach effect. Corresponds to the second normal stage where the jackpot reliability is lower than the second specific stage as a development notification effect or reach effect that is executed at a timing later than the development suggestion effect when the development suggestion effect of the specific effect mode is executed. The production modes such as the development suggestion effect, the development notification effect, and the reach effect may be determined so that the development notification effect and the reach effect of the normal effect mode are not executed or are difficult to be executed.

(Modification 5) In the above embodiment, the reach effect of Super A and the reach effect of Super B have been described as being executed in different production modes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the reach effect of Super B, a part or all of the effect may be the same as the reach effect of Super A. As an example, the reach effect of Super B rewinds the reach effect of Super A to the beginning, and is repeatedly executed in the same effect mode as the reach effect of Super A until the middle, and then the variable display result becomes a "big hit". It may be a rewinding effect that makes the effect different depending on whether it is "lost" or "missing". In this case, the development suggestion effect in the above embodiment is a rewind suggestion effect suggesting that the rewind effect by the reach effect of Super B may be executed, and the development notification effect in the above embodiment is It suffices to be a rewind notification effect that notifies that the rewind effect by the reach effect of Super B is executed.

If it can be suggested that the rewinding effect may be executed by executing the rewinding suggestion effect before the first timing at which the variable display result is derived when the rewinding effect is not executed. good. In a case where such a rewind suggestion effect can be executed, when the variable display result is derived at the first timing without executing the rewind suggestion effect after the rewind suggestion effect is executed, the rewind suggestion effect is performed. For example, the jackpot type is "probability change" and the game state after the end of the jackpot game state is probable change state than when the rewind effect is executed and the variable display result is derived at the second timing. It is only necessary to give different values such as increasing the possibility of becoming.

(Variation Example 6) In addition, instead of the development suggestion effect, a pseudo-ream suggestion effect suggesting that the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream” may be executed may be executed. .. In the variable display effect of "pseudo-ren", a definite decorative symbol that becomes a variable display result is derived after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the fact that the condition for starting the special figure game is satisfied once. By the time it is displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, The effect display in which the decorative pattern is changed again at 5C and 5R can be performed a predetermined time.

As an example, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", a plurality of pre-determined pseudo-ream chances of a special combination in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". A decorative pattern that is one of the types of loss combinations is displayed as a temporary stop. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a shaking fluctuation display or immediately re-changing the decorative symbol only by stopping for a short time. It suffices to notify that the decorative pattern is not confirmed. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbol once displayed has been confirmed, and then the decorative symbol may be changed again.

The pseudo-ream suggestion effect is executed before the first timing at which the variable display result is derived when the pseudo-ream variation is not executed a predetermined time in the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", so that the pseudo-ream variation is executed. Should be able to suggest that may be executed. In a case where such a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect can be executed, when the variable display result is derived at the first timing without executing the pseudo-continuous variation after the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is performed. For example, the jackpot type is "probability change" and the game state after the end of the jackpot game state is the probability change state than when the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed and the variable display result is derived at the second timing. It is only necessary to give different values such as increasing the possibility of becoming.

(Modification 7) In the above embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is a probable change state as a value given by deriving the variable display result of the “big hit” after the development suggestion effect is executed. It has been described that the possibility of becoming different depending on whether the variable display result is derived at the first timing or the second timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value that can be imparted to the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be different depending on the timing at which the variable display result is derived after the development suggestion effect is executed. .. For example, as the jackpot game state, a first jackpot game state in which the number of executions of the round game is "10" and a second jackpot game state of "15" in which the number of executions of the round game is larger than the first jackpot game state are provided. .. In this case, when the game state becomes the second big hit game state, more game balls are made to enter the big prize opening than when the first big hit game state is made, and the player wins more prize balls. It has a game value of being able to play.

In such a controllable state between the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state, for example, after the development suggestion effect is executed, the reach effect of Super A does not develop and the "big hit" is performed at the first timing. When the variable display result was derived, the reach effect of Super A evolved into the reach effect of Super B after the development suggestion effect was executed, and the variable display result of "big hit" was derived at the second timing. More than in the case, different values may be given, such as a higher possibility of being controlled to the second big hit gaming state as the big hit gaming state. The same applies to those that can execute arbitrary suggestion effects such as rewind suggestion effects and pseudo-continuous suggestion effects instead of development suggestion effects.

In addition, there is a possibility that the upper limit of the variable display that can be executed in the time-saving state will increase, the probability of big hits in the probabilistic state will increase, and the number of consecutive chans will increase. The affected game value may be different depending on the timing at which the variable display result is derived after the development suggestion effect is executed. Instead of the game value that affects the progress of the game by the pachinko gaming machine 1, or along with the game value that affects the progress of the game, a predetermined value that does not affect the progress of the game is variably displayed after the development suggestion effect is executed. It may be different depending on the timing at which the result is derived.

As an example, when the variable display result becomes a "big hit", it is possible to display a special effect image set so that the possibility of appearance is low. In addition, instead of displaying the effect image, or together with the display of the effect image, a special sound may be output. In this case, for example, when the reach effect of Super A does not develop after the development suggestion effect is executed and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing, the super A is executed after the development suggestion effect is executed. A different value, such as the possibility that a special production image will be displayed more than when the reach production of Super B evolves into the reach production of Super B and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the second timing. Should be given.

Instead of a special effect such as displaying a special effect image such as a premier image or outputting a special sound, or together with the premier effect, an effect image including a predetermined two-dimensional bar code may be displayed. It suffices if the player can acquire a privilege image, a privilege music, or the like by taking a picture of this two-dimensional bar code using a mobile terminal or the like. In this case, for example, when the reach effect of Super A does not develop after the development suggestion effect is executed and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the first timing, the super A is executed after the development suggestion effect is executed. It is more likely that the effect image including the two-dimensional bar code will be displayed than when the reach effect of is developed into the reach effect of Super B and the variable display result of "big hit" is derived at the second timing. It suffices if different values are given.

The display of the premier effect and the effect image including the two-dimensional bar code is not limited to the one performed when the variable display result is "big hit", for example, when the variable display result is "missing". It may be done. As an example, when the variable display result is derived at the first timing without developing the reach effect of Super A after the development suggestion effect is executed, the reach effect of Super A is super after the development suggestion effect is executed. There is a higher possibility that a special effect image will be displayed, or an effect image containing a two-dimensional bar code will be displayed, compared to when the variable display result is derived at the second timing after developing into the reach effect of B. It suffices if different values are given, such as increasing the possibility of

(Deformation Example 8) The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with a plurality of effect modes having different effect modes by electric components serving as various effect devices. As a specific example, in addition to the normal effect mode, an effect mode that is a special effect mode may be provided. In the special effect mode, one of the predetermined mode transition conditions such as when the big hit game state or the small hit game state ends, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed, or when the time reduction control ends is satisfied. When it is done, it switches according to the current production mode, game status, and so on.

For example, in the special effect mode, the first special effect mode in which the game state is in the probable change state and the possibility that the probabilistic change control is performed is low, and the probability change control may be performed more than in the first special effect mode. It includes a second special effect mode with high characteristics and a third special effect mode for deterministically notifying that probabilistic change control is being performed. And even when the variable display result is "small hit" or the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable change". As in the case of "probability change", the variable pattern in which the variable display result is derived at the first timing without the reach effect developing after the reach effect of Super A is executed, and the reach effect of Super A After the execution, the reach effect is developed, the reach effect of the super B is executed, and a variable pattern is prepared in which the variable display result is derived at the second timing. That is, not only when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", but also when the variable display result is "small hit", the reach is the short-term opening chance including the short-term opening chance symbol. A combination of definite decorative symbols may be derived.

In such a case, when the reach effect of Super A does not develop after the development suggestion effect is executed and the short-term opening chance eye is derived at the first timing, the development suggestion effect is executed and then the Super A Compared to when the reach production evolved into the reach production of Super B and the short-term opening chance eye was derived at the second timing, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type corresponds to "probability". When the gaming state after the end of is in the probable change state, a different value may be given, such as a higher possibility that the effect mode becomes the third special effect mode. Alternatively, when the short-term opening chance eye is derived at the first timing without developing the reach effect of Super A after the development suggestion effect is executed, the reach effect of Super A is super after the development suggestion effect is executed. After the end of the big hit game state, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "sudden", compared to when the short-term opening chance is derived at the second timing after developing into the reach production of B. When the gaming state becomes the probable change state, different values may be given such that the effect mode is more likely to be the second special effect mode.

Not only when the variable display result is "small hit" or when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", for example, the effect mode is the first special effect mode to the third special effect mode. In any case, the ratio of shifting the effect mode in response to the variable display of the decorative symbol may be different depending on the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect and the timing at which the variable display result is derived. For example, when the effect mode is the first special effect mode based on the fact that the game state is a probable change state, the reach effect of Super A does not develop after the development suggestion effect is executed, and the variable display is performed at the first timing. When the result is derived, the effect mode is higher than when the reach effect of Super A develops into the reach effect of Super B after the development suggestion effect is executed and the variable display result is derived at the second timing. Different values may be given, such as increasing the possibility of becoming a 3 special effect mode or a second special effect mode.

When giving different values to the player by displaying a premier effect, displaying a two-dimensional bar code, switching the effect mode, etc., the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect is determined based on the timing at which the variable display result is derived. It may be decided whether or not to give the player a predetermined value. As an example, in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 19A, the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the timing at which the variable display result is derived from the fluctuation pattern. After that, it may be determined at different ratios depending on the presence / absence of the development suggestion effect and the timing at which the variable display result is derived, whether or not to give a predetermined value to the player, for example, the presence / absence of the premier effect.

(Modification 9) In the above embodiment, it has been described that the development suggestion effect execution period occurs when the reach effect of Super A is executed, and the development suggestion effect becomes feasible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the development suggestion effect execution period may be set when the normal reach effect is executed. In this case as well, different values are given depending on the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect, or in addition to the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect, depending on the effect mode of the development suggestion effect and the timing at which the variable display result is derived. May be good. Further, when a plurality of development suggestion effect execution periods are provided, different values may be given depending on the period during which the development suggestion effect is executed and the timing at which the variable display result is derived. Further, the variable display result may be derived after the reach effect of Super A or Super B is executed following the normal reach effect at a different ratio depending on the period during which the development suggestion effect is executed.

In this way, when the variable display result is derived at the first timing after the predetermined suggestion effect is executed, the variable display result is obtained at the second timing later than the first timing after the predetermined suggestion effect is executed. It suffices if it can be given a different value than when it was derived. When the variable display result is derived at the first timing, the value given may be higher than when the variable display result is derived at the second timing, or the value given may be lower. You may do so.

(Modification 10) In the above embodiment, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", a definite decorative symbol which is a non-probable variation jackpot combination may be derived, while when the jackpot type is "probability variation". Explained that a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable jackpot combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probabilistic jackpot combination may be derived. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, there is no distinction between a non-probable variable symbol and a probabilistic variable symbol in a plurality of decorative symbols, and after a definite decorative symbol to be a jackpot combination is derived, the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state. The player may be able to recognize whether or not the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is in the probable change state by a predetermined effect or the like executed at a certain time.

(Modification 11) In the above embodiment, it has been described that different values are given depending on the timing at which the variable display result is derived after the development suggestion effect is executed only once. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different values may be imparted depending on the timing at which the variable display result is derived after a plurality of development suggestion effects exceeding a predetermined number of times are executed. In this case, the correspondence between the timing at which the variable display result is derived and the value given to the player is determined according to whether the number of executions of the development suggestion effect is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times or more than the predetermined number of times. You may change it. Alternatively, although such a correspondence does not change depending on the number of times the development suggestion effect is executed, the predetermined number of times when the variable display result is derived at the first timing after the development suggestion effect is executed more than the predetermined number of times. A value different from that when the variable display result is derived at the first timing after the following development suggestion effect is executed may be given. The same applies to those that can execute arbitrary suggestion effects such as rewind suggestion effects and pseudo-continuous suggestion effects instead of development suggestion effects.

(Modification 12) In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 19A, so that the variation pattern shown in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is executed. It was explained that the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect is determined at the ratio according to the jackpot type specified from the variable display result notification command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the presence or absence of a development suggestion effect may be determined by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11.

As an example, different fluctuation patterns are prepared depending not only whether or not the reach effect of Super A or Super B is executed, but also whether or not the development suggestion effect is executed. More specifically, instead of the variation pattern PA3-2 shown in FIG. 14B, the variation pattern PA3 from which the variable display result is derived without the development suggestion effect being executed and the reach effect of Super A not developing. -2-1 and the variation pattern PA3-2-2 from which the variable display result is derived without the reach effect of Super A being developed after the development suggestion effect is executed are prepared in advance. Regarding the variation pattern PA3-3 from which the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of Super A develops into the reach effect of Super B, the variation pattern PA3-3-1 and the variation pattern PA3-3-2 are similarly obtained. Replace with. Then, for example, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 14 (A), a plurality of fluctuation patterns including these fluctuation patterns are displayed at different ratios depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" or "probability variation". Of these, one of the fluctuation patterns may be determined as the usage pattern. At this time, it is compared with the random value MR2 for determining the fluctuation pattern in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table so that the presence or absence of the development suggestion effect is determined at a ratio according to the jackpot type as shown in FIG. 19B, for example. The determined value may be assigned to a plurality of fluctuation patterns including the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-1, the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-2, the fluctuation pattern PA3-3-1, and the fluctuation pattern PA3-3-2. ..

(Modification 13) In the above embodiment, even if the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11. Since the movable bodies 302L and 302R are not always in the first standby position, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first advance position until the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329. When the detection piece 328 is no longer detected by the first position sensor 329 after moving toward the side, the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 at the first speed toward the first standby position side. It has been described as moving it, and when the detection piece is detected by the first sensor 329, it is moved toward the first standby position side by a specific amount at a second speed smaller than the first speed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is movable when the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11. Instead of moving the bodies 302L and 302R toward the first advance position side, the bodies 302L and 302R may be immediately moved toward the first standby position side at a second speed smaller than the first speed by a specific amount. In this way, it is possible to shorten the time required for the initial operation of the movable bodies 302L and 302R when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11.

(Modification 14) In the above embodiment, even if the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11. Since the movable bodies 302L and 302R are not always in the first standby position, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first advance position until the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329. When the detection piece 328 is no longer detected by the first position sensor 329 after moving toward the side, the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 at the first speed toward the first standby position side. It has been described as moving it, and when the detection piece is detected by the first sensor 329, it is moved toward the first standby position side by a specific amount at a second speed smaller than the first speed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11, the effect is produced. After moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first advance position, the control CPU 120 moves the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side at the first speed until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. When the detection piece is detected by the first sensor 329, it may be moved toward the first standby position side by a specific amount at a second speed smaller than the first speed. In such processing, for example, the first effect motor 311L, which is necessary to move the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first advance position after the detection piece 328 is no longer detected by the first position sensor 329, By setting the number of pulses of the drive signal to be transmitted to the 311R in advance and checking the number of pulses of the drive signal actually transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are first advanced. It suffices to determine whether or not it has been moved to the position. In this way, by visually observing the initial operation of the movable bodies 302L and 302R when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11, the movable bodies 302L and 302R operate to the first advance position. You can confirm that.

(Modification 15) In the above embodiment, if the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329 when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11, the detection piece 328 is movable. Since it is clear that the bodies 302L and 302R are not in the first standby position as the initial position, the effect control CPU 120 keeps the movable bodies 302L and 302R until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. It is moved at the first speed toward the first standby position side as the initial position, and when the detection piece is detected by the first sensor 329, it is moved from the first speed toward the first standby position side as the initial position. Was described as moving a specific amount at a small second speed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329 when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11, the effect is produced. The control CPU 120 moves the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side as the initial position at the first speed until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, and the first sensor When the detection piece is detected by the 329, after moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first advance position, the first position toward the first standby position side until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. When the detection piece is detected by the first sensor 329 after moving at a speed, a specific amount may be moved toward the first standby position side at a second speed smaller than the first speed. In such processing, for example, the first effect motor 311L, which is necessary to move the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first advance position after the detection piece 328 is no longer detected by the first position sensor 329, By setting the number of pulses of the drive signal to be transmitted to the 311R in advance and checking the number of pulses of the drive signal actually transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are first advanced. It suffices to determine whether or not it has been moved to the position. In this way, by visually observing the initial operation of the movable bodies 302L and 302R when the power is turned on or when the initialization command or the power supply restart command is received from the main board 11, the movable bodies 302L and 302R operate to the first advance position. You can confirm that.

(Modification 16) In the above embodiment, the number of pulses of the drive signal to be transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R required to move the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first advance position is set in advance. It will be described as determining whether or not the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved to the first advance position by checking the number of pulses of the drive signal actually transmitted to the first effect motors 311L and 311R. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the movable bodies 302L and 302R move to the first advance position, the movable bodies 302L and 302R and other members constituting the first effect unit 300 are detected by the sensor. Therefore, it may be determined whether or not the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved to the first advance position. In this way, not only can it be more reliably detected that the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been moved to the first advance position, but also the load on the effect control CPU 120 can be reduced.

(Modification 17) In the above embodiment, it has been described that the movable bodies 302L and 302R are operated in the development suggestion effect and the development notification effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the effects executed at various timings during the variable display such as the various effects described in the above modification, the effects such as the round promotion effect during the big hit and the probable change promotion are produced. , The effect during the ending, the effect during the small hit, and the effect in various gaming states may be applied. In this way, it is possible to improve the game entertainment in various productions. Further, if the movable bodies 302L and 302R are operated during the demonstration, the attention of the player who has not started the game can be attracted.

(Modification 18) In the above embodiment, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R located at the position after the slight movement in the development suggestion effect are moved to the first standby position, they are moved at a third speed smaller than the second speed. Explained as. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the movable bodies 302L and 302R located at the position after the slight movement in the development suggestion effect are moved to the first standby position, they are moved at a second speed smaller than the first speed. May be good. In this way, a part of the control pattern when moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position and a part of the control pattern when moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position in the development notification effect are common. can do.

(Deformation Example 19) In the above embodiment, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are slightly moved, the movable bodies 302L and 302R located at the position after the minute movement are first, regardless of the amount of movement accompanying the minute movement. In moving to the standby position, the movable bodies 302L and 302R have been described as being moved by a specific amount toward the first standby position side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are slightly moved, the movable bodies 302L and 302R located at the position after the minute movement are first, regardless of the amount of movement accompanying the minute movement. In moving to the standby position, the movable bodies 302L and 302R may be moved toward the first standby position side by an amount smaller than a specific amount. Here, the amount smaller than the specific amount may be, for example, an amount corresponding to the minute movement amount, or the shaking amount and the minute movement amount when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are shaken after the minute movement is added. It may be an amount, or it may be an amount obtained by adding an amount smaller than the swing amount when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are swung after the minute movement and the minute movement amount. In this way, it is possible to reduce the load applied to the first effect motors 311L and 311R when the movable bodies 302L and 302R at the positions after the slight movement are moved to the first standby position.

(Deformation Example 20) In the above embodiment, the detection piece 328 of the rotating member 313L constituting the first effect unit 300 is detected, and the members other than the detection piece 328 or a part thereof are out of the operating range. , The first position sensor 329 is described as being arranged in the vicinity of the first effect motor 311. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first position sensor 329 may be arranged in the vicinity of the first effect motor 311, and specifically, a member other than the desired detection piece or one thereof. If the position is outside the operating range of the unit, it may be arranged so that only the detection piece that is a part of the member other than the rotating member 313L constituting the first effect unit 300 can be detected. Even in that case, when the movable body 302L is operated, not only the member other than the desired detection piece or a part thereof is not erroneously detected, but also the wiring to the first position sensor 329 and the first Since the wiring to the effect motor 311 can be bundled and wired, the wiring can be easily routed.

In addition to these, a game for imparting different game values according to the device configuration and data configuration of a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the number of gaming balls that have entered a predetermined winning device. Various control contents including control or effect control can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be a gaming machine in which a gaming ball to be a prize ball is paid out to a player, and the paid out gaming ball is fired into a gaming area to play a game, or is used for a game. A score is given to the pachinko machine, and the score may be used to drive a gaming ball enclosed inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 into the gaming area to play a game. That is, based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area provided in the gaming area, a predetermined specification is made in the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each and deriving the display result. In a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the display result is derived, when the score used for a predetermined game is not 0, the game enclosed in the gaming machine using this score. The game is played by driving the medium into the game area, the score is deducted according to the driving of the game medium, and the score is added according to the passing of the winning area provided in the game area. The present invention can be applied. Such a gaming machine has a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information that can specify the magnitude of the gaming value that can be used for score addition is recorded, and a gaming recording medium insertion slot. It may be provided with the game recording medium processing means for reading the recording information of the game recording medium inserted in.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine capable of launching a gaming ball as a gaming medium into a gaming area to perform a predetermined game and imparting a predetermined gaming value based on the gaming result, for example, a plurality of types of identification information. It can be applied to any gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game such as variable display of a symbol to be used and imparting a predetermined game value based on the game result. More specifically, by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result of the variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is derived. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which one game is completed by being displayed and a prize can be generated according to the display result. In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the configuration for executing the suggestion effect such as the development suggestion effect and the software for performing a predetermined process cooperate with each other to be shown in the above embodiment. It may be configured to have some or all of the features of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the variation time and the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, 1 is performed when the variation is started. Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern specification command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer issues a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream and the presence / absence of a slip effect in the first command. In the second command, a command indicating the variation time and the variation mode after the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect, may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the fluctuation time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific fluctuation mode executed at each timing is selected by the production control microcomputer. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after the first command is sent, the second command is sent after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. You may. The variation mode shown by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. 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 command.

Further, in the above embodiment, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to relationships such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes those with different ratios due to the relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0%.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, there is a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot as a jackpot type, and based on the determination that the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a gaming machine controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed is shown. , Not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning ball device provided with a predetermined probability variation region inside is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the gaming ball passes through the probability variation region in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game. It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols of "1" to "9" are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is such an embodiment. Not limited to. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol to be variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by repeatedly lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display alternately. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol is derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

Further, the update timing of each random number may be different, or the update range of each random number may be different so that the random numbers are not synchronized.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a table for determining a random number value, and the main board 11 stores a table for determining a random number value based on the random value extracted from the main board 11 at the time of starting winning. Although the reference is shown, an example in which the random value determination process is executed, the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined by the main board 11, and the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed based on the received determination result is shown. , The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the above-mentioned random number value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number value itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random number value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random value determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random value determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random numbers and execute the random value determination process, and may also receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives a random number value and determines whether or not it is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, it executes a determination of the type of the big hit, and the main board 11 is based on the random number value. The determination result of the variation category determined in 1 may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a motor (for example, a first effect motor 311L, 311R, etc.), an arm member (for example, a rotating member 313L, 313R, etc.) that is rotated by driving the motor. A sensor (for example, first position sensor 329) provided in the vicinity of the motor to detect a detected portion (for example, detection piece 328 or the like) provided on the rotation fulcrum (for example, rotation shaft 324 or the like) side of the arm member. Etc.), a movable member (for example, a movable body 302L, 302R, etc.) that moves with the rotation of the arm member, and a control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120, etc.) for controlling the drive of the motor. The sensor can detect the detected portion when the movable member is located at a specific position in the movement path of the movable member and until the movable member moves by a predetermined amount from the specific position (for example, the movable body 302L). The detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 between the time when the movable body 302L is in the first standby position and the time when the movable body 302L moves by a predetermined amount from the first standby position toward the first advance position side. ), The control means moves the movable member not located at the specific position to the specific position, and if the sensor does not detect the detected portion, the sensor detects the detected portion. The movable member is moved toward the specific position side until the detection is detected, and then the drive of the motor is controlled so as to move the movable member by a specific amount after the detected portion is detected by the sensor (for example, an effect). When the control CPU 120 moves the movable bodies 302L and 302R that are not located in the first standby position to the first standby position in the development notification effect, the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329. After moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R toward the first standby position side until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329, after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. Further, controlling the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R so as to move a specific amount). In this way, since the sensor is provided in the vicinity of the motor, the wiring can be easily routed. On the other hand, on the rotation fulcrum side of the arm member, the amount of movement when the arm member rotates is smaller than that on the tip side different from the rotation fulcrum side, so that the movable member is not located at a specific position. It is conceivable that the movable member is not located at the specific position even though the detected portion is detected by the sensor when moving the device to the specific position. However, in the above configuration, since the drive of the motor is controlled so as to move a specific amount after the detected portion is detected by the sensor, the movable member can be moved to a specific position.

Further, the control means controls the drive of the motor so as to move the movable member by the movement amount necessary for moving the movable member to the specific position after the detected portion is detected by the sensor as the specific amount. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 may move the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first standby position after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 as a specific amount in the development notification effect. Controlling the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R so as to move the required movement amount). In this way, the movable member can be reliably moved to a specific position.

Further, the control means can control the drive of the motor so that the movable member is slightly moved from the specific position by a movement amount smaller than the predetermined amount, and when the movable member is slightly moved, the movable member can be finely moved. Regardless of the amount of movement accompanying the minute movement, when moving the movable member at the position after the minute movement to the specific position, the movable member may be moved toward the specific position side by the specific amount. (The effect control CPU 120 can control the first effect motors 311L and 311R so as to slightly move the movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first standby position by a movement amount smaller than a predetermined amount, and can control the movable bodies 302L and 302R. In the case of slight movement, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved to the first standby position when the movable bodies 302L and 302R located at the position after the minute movement are moved to the first standby position regardless of the movement amount due to the minute movement. Move a specific amount toward the side, etc.). In this way, the movable member can be moved to a specific position by common control regardless of the operation mode of the minute movement.

Further, when the control means moves the movable member that is not located at the specific position to the specific position and the sensor does not detect the detected portion, the sensor detects the detected portion. When the movable member is moved toward the specific position side until it is detected, and when the movable member is further moved toward the specific position side after the detected portion is detected by the sensor. The drive of the motor may be controlled so that the moving speed of the movable member is different (for example, in the development notification effect, when moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R not located in the first standby position to the first standby position. When the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved toward the first standby position side until the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 when the detection piece 328 is not detected by the first position sensor 329. First, the moving speeds of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are different from those when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are further moved toward the first standby position side after the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329. Controlling the drive of the production motors 311L and 311R, etc.). In this way, it is possible to perform an operation according to the position of the movable member.

Further, the control means moves the movable member to the specific position when the detected portion is not detected by the sensor, and moves the movable member at the position after the slight movement to the specific position. The drive of the motor may be controlled so that the moving speed of the movable member differs depending on whether the movable member is moved (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, the detection piece 328 is detected by the first position sensor 329 in the development notification effect. When the movable bodies 302L and 302R are moved to the first standby position when not, and when the movable bodies 302L and 302R which are in the position after the slight movement in the development suggestion effect are moved to the first standby position, the movable body Control the drive of the first effect motors 311L and 311R so that the moving speeds of the 302L and 302R are different). In this way, it is possible to perform an operation according to the position of the movable member.

Further, the control means may control the drive of the motor so that the initial operation of the movable member differs depending on the position of the movable member after the power is turned on (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may turn on the power. First production motors 311L and 311R so that the initial operation of the movable bodies 302L and 302R differs depending on the position of the movable bodies 302L and 302R when the initialization command and the power supply restart command are received from the main board 11 and the time. To control the drive of, etc.). In this way, the initial operation can be performed according to the position of the movable member.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R… Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port switch 23… Count switch 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can variablely display identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Display means and
With the motor
An arm member that rotates by driving the motor and
A sensor provided in the vicinity of the motor and detected on the rotation fulcrum side of the arm member, and a sensor for detecting the detected portion.
A movable member that moves with the rotation of the arm member,
A control means for controlling the motor and
Equipped with
The movement of the movable member to the front side of the display means suggests the development of the effect after the start of the reach effect in the variable display of 1 and before the execution of the highly expected special effect controlled to the advantageous state. Development notification production is executed,
The sensor can detect the detected portion between a specific position in the movement path of the movable member and a predetermined position separated from the specific position by a specific distance.
The control means is
When the movable member not located at the specific position is moved to the specific position, if the detected portion is not detected by the sensor, the movable member is detected until the detected portion is detected by the sensor. Is moved toward the specific position side at a predetermined speed, and after the detected portion is detected by the sensor, the specified speed is different from the predetermined speed and the specific distance or a distance longer than the specific distance is reached. , Control the motor to move at least one distance,
The movable member is said to be different from the initial operation of the movable member depending on whether or not the detected portion is detected by the sensor regardless of whether or not the movable member is located at the specific position after the power is turned on. Control the motor ,
The specific speed is a gaming machine characterized in that the speed is slower than the predetermined speed.

Images