JP6990391B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Conventionally, the identification information is variablely displayed based on the game ball flowing down on the game board surface (game area) entering the starting port, and the result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. There are widely known gaming machines that perform special games that are advantageous to the game. In this type of gaming machine, there is a machine in which a pair of movable members (movable accessories) appear on the front side of the display screen to perform a movable effect in which the two are united in a contact shape (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ..

JP-A-2007-252532

In a gaming machine that performs the above-mentioned movable effect, when a pair of movable members are combined and operated, if the contact between the two is insufficient, or if there is a positional shift during or after the operation, each movable member is movable. There is a concern that the boundaries between the members will be conspicuous and the overall appearance will be poor, which in turn will give the player the impression that the quality of the movable effect is low.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the quality of the movable effect and enhance the effect of the effect.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has decided to adopt the following means.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine equipped with a movable effect means capable of performing a predetermined movable effect.
The movable effect means has at least a first movable member and a second movable member.
The first movable member and the second movable member can each move in a predetermined direction and can take a first state in which they are separated from each other and a second state in which they are in close proximity to each other. can be,
In the second state, the first movable member and the second movable member can be prevented from being separated from each other .
The first movable member is movable between a predetermined first position and a second position, and when the first movable member is in the first position, the first movable member and the second movable member are movable. When the member is in the first state and the first movable member is in the second position, the first movable member and the second movable member are in the second state.
When the first movable member moves from the first position to the second position, the first movable member is configured to be able to execute a predetermined operation during the movement.
An operation regulation unit for restricting the predetermined operation is provided in a predetermined range from the first position to the predetermined range before the second position in the movement range of the first movable member.
When the first movable member moves from the first position to the second position, if the first movable member deviates from the predetermined range during the movement, the regulation by the operation regulating means is released and the predetermined operation can be executed.
The gist is that .

According to the above invention, it is possible to improve the quality of the movable effect and enhance the effect.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the gaming machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of big hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the start ball entry processing. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a movable decorative member operation process. It is a flowchart of a movable decorative member operation process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation (movable effect) of the 1st movable decorative member and the 2nd movable decorative member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure (when not operating) of a movable effect unit. (A) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 46, (b) is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 46, and (c) is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 46. (A) is a sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 46, (b) is a sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. 46, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure (during operation) of a movable effect unit. (A) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG of FIG. 49, (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line H-H of FIG. 49, and (c) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. 49. (A) is a sectional view taken along the line JJ of FIG. 49, (b) is a sectional view taken along the line KK of FIG. 49, and (c) is a sectional view taken along the line LL of FIG. 49. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship of the 1st movable decorative member. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a front view which shows the operation (movable effect) of the movable decorative member which concerns on Example 2. FIG. (A) is an explanatory view showing the configuration (when not operating) of the movable effect unit according to the second embodiment, (b) is an MM cross-sectional view of the same figure, and (c) is an N- of the same figure. It is an N sectional view. (A) is an explanatory view showing the configuration (during operation) of the movable effect unit according to the second embodiment, (b) is a bottom view of the upper movable decorative member according to the second embodiment, and (c) is the embodiment. It is a top view of the lower movable decorative member which concerns on 2. (A) is a perspective view of the left side sliding body of the second movable effect device according to the second embodiment, and (b) is a perspective view of the right side sliding body of the second movable effect device according to the second embodiment, (c). ) Is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the left sliding body and the haunted body of the second movable effect device according to the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the movable decorative member which concerns on Example 2, FIG. It is a flowchart of the movable decorative member operation process which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart of the movable decorative member operation process which concerns on Example 2. FIG.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (ball ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface. An example of this will be described. Specifically, the variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the variation display of the special symbol, a predetermined amount is displayed to the player. An example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called “type 1” pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of performing a jackpot game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given will be described.

In the following description, the front side (front) is simply the front side (the side where the player is located during the game) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (rear) is simply the game. This is the back side when the machine is viewed from the front. In addition, the upper side (upper side), lower side (lower side), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left, and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS. 1 and 3. Further, the surface direction of the game board is a direction along the game board surface, for example, in the upward direction, the downward direction, the left direction, the right direction, and further, the diagonally upper left, the diagonally lower left, and the right in FIG. Diagonal directions such as diagonally upward and diagonally downward to the right correspond to this, not only in directions parallel to the game board surface, but also in slightly inclined directions (directions inclined in the front-rear direction) without being orthogonal to the game board surface. )including. Further, "movable in the surface direction of the game board" in the present invention means moving toward the surface direction of the game board, and when moving in parallel to the surface of the game board or with respect to the surface of the game board. This includes the case of moving with a slight inclination (moving in substantially parallel). That is, the plane direction here refers to the moving direction.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a gaming board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island equipment in the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively referred to as these two effect buttons) that the player can operate during the execution of the game effect executed as the game progresses. It is also simply referred to as "directing button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the game situation. A speaker 67 or the like capable of emitting is also provided.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be properly used according to the type of the game effect. For example, if the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, and any input means that allows the player to input the effect, for example, an input means in which the player directly contacts the button portion to input the effect button 63. For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs. good. Further, the effect button may be one that performs an effect operation such as protruding upward or toward the front side (movable effect operation means).

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the situation of the game.

An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The image display device 7 is assembled via a mounting base 7c (see FIG. 52) mounted on the back surface side of the game board 2, and has an opening for viewing the screen provided in the game board 2 (game area 3). The display screen 7a can be visually recognized from the front through the display screen 7a. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are provided, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). ..

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of this embodiment are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9". In this embodiment, among the symbols (directed symbols) of "1" to "9", the odd-numbered symbols "3" and "7" are designated as red symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "red symbols"). The odd-numbered symbols other than "1", "5", and "9" are defined as green symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "green symbols"). Further, the even-numbered symbols "2", "4", "6", and "8" are blue symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "blue symbols").

Depending on the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later may be used. The result of the variation display of the first special symbol displayed and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "the second special symbol display unit"), that is, The result of the special symbol winning / failing determination (also simply referred to as “winning / failing determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are variablely displayed is, in principle, "left → right → middle". It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the normal symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special diagram 2" and "second special symbol". ". Further, the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit), the second special symbol display 41b (second special symbol display unit), and the image display device 7 (effect symbol display unit) are referred to as "identification information". It may be called "display unit" or "identification information display means". Further, the image display device 7 may be referred to as an "effect display means".

For example, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is 16R big hit, 6R big hit, etc., the same three digits such as "222" and "777" are doublet (specific mode, specific). It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol in the display result). In addition, if the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is incorrect, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is produced in a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). It is possible to stop and display the design. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b. In this embodiment, for the 2R jackpot among the jackpots, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the same manner as in the case of the missed hit.

Here, among the stop display modes of the effect symbols, the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit is referred to as a "big hit mode", a "specific mode", or a "big hit mode". Sometimes referred to as "specific display result", the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is out of order is referred to as "out of order", "non-specific mode" or "non-specific". Display result ".

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (effect pattern game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, a big hit game effect (special game effect) executed in association with the big hit game and the like. , Demonstration for waiting for customers, etc. are displayed. In the production pattern game production, jackpot game production, and demo production, in addition to the production design such as numbers, the production image other than the production design such as the background image and the character image is displayed. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second effect hold 9b described later is provided (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. The number of stored memories of the second special figure hold displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 (so-called “center accessory”) is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the display screen 7a. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet 12a and a warp outlet 12b. A game ball flowing down the game area 3 is received from the warp inlet 12a, the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet 12b, and a stage portion 11 (rolling) is provided. Guide to the surface). The game ball that is guided by the stage portion 11 and falls from the substantially center of the stage portion 11 to the front side is a game ball that is not guided by the stage portion 11 or a place other than the center of the stage portion 11 that is guided by the stage portion 11. It is said that it is possible to enter the first starting port 20, which will be described later, with a higher possibility than that of a game ball falling from the ball. Further, the upper part of the center decorative body 10 is provided with an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on or blinked according to the game state, and is a decorative member in the shape of characters, figures, or the like. 13 are arranged.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) is provided, which is provided with a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball. There is. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct (the second special symbol is determined). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

The variable winning device 22 includes a door member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the door member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first aspect (closed state) to the second aspect (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect. be. That is, the door member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The door member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the door member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the door member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the door member 23 is closed, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the door member 23 is in the closed state than when the door member 23 is in the open state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

To the right of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 provided with a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry opening”) is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first big winning device 31 is in a state where the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. Can be changed to.

Further, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a "second variable entry opening") is provided in the upper right portion of the center decorative body 10 above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3. Two major winning devices 36 are provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second prize-winning device 36 has a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. Can be changed to.

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner as the symbol hit / fail judgment is executed, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side of the first starting opening 20, and one is right of the first large winning opening 30. It is the right general prize opening provided on the side. The first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are each entry openings that trigger the payout of prize balls, and each entry opening. When a game ball enters the ball, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "5", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "3", and the number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

A game in which a plurality of entrances (first starting opening 20, second starting opening 21, first large winning opening 30, second large winning opening 35, general winning opening 27, gate 28) and the like are arranged in this way. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed", and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". ". Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that the game ball flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. In the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28, a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 enters. It is provided so that it is possible. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by hitting left. On the other hand, when a big hit is made and the game state changes in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first big winning opening 20 are hit right. The aim is to enter the two major winning openings 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that displays and stops the second special symbol. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol hold display 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and the hit / fail determination information related to the second special symbol. The second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, and It is included. Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment is a hit, and the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss. A round display 45 indicating the number of rounds of the big hit game executed when the result of the determination is a big hit, a game state display 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right. It includes a launch direction indicator 47, which indicates whether a hit should be made or a left hit should be made. These various indicators included in the main indicator 40 are displayed and controlled by a main control unit described later.

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure hold display 43a and the second special figure hold display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special symbol (display result of the variable display of the special symbol) is the specific mode (specific display result) indicating a big hit. In this case, a big hit game (special game) is performed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol displayed stopped. The opening pattern of the big winning openings (first big winning opening 30 and second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, 5 of "16R 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot", "6R 3rd jackpot", "6R 4th jackpot" and "6R 5th jackpot" as a result of the 1st special symbol hit / fail determination. A type of jackpot is provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can adopt a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the five types of jackpots. It is possible. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R first jackpot, the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first jackpot symbol), and the 6R first. In the case of 2 big hits, the 3 LEDs of "ino" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit design), and in the case of 6R 3rd big hit, the 3 LEDs of "imp" are turned on. Is turned on and the rest is turned off (6R 3rd big hit symbol), and when the 6R 4th big hit is reached, the 3 LEDs of "ijo" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 4th big hit symbol). When the 6R 5th jackpot is reached, the 3 LEDs of "jno" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 5th jackpot symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off design).

Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination, "16R 6th jackpot", "16th 7th jackpot", "12R 8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", " Seven types of jackpots, "16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot", are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LEDs of the second special symbol display 41b correspond to each of the two types of jackpots. It is possible to take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result). Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R 6th jackpot, the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 6th jackpot symbol), and the 16Rth In the case of 7 big hits, the 3 LEDs of "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 7th big hit design), and in the case of 12R 8th big hit, the 3 LEDs of "abc" are turned on. Turn on and turn off the rest (12R 8th jackpot symbol), and when the 6R 9th jackpot is reached, turn on the 3 LEDs of "afg" and turn off the rest (6R 9th jackpot symbol). When the 2R 10th jackpot is reached, the 4 LEDs of "abde" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 10th jackpot symbol), and when the 16R 11th jackpot is reached, the 3 "abde" are turned on. LED is turned on and the rest is turned off (16R 11th big hit symbol), and when 2R 12th big hit is reached, 4 LEDs of "abdh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 12th big hit symbol) ). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off design).

The stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol is not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct (“acquired information”” is obtained based on the entry. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure holding, and if it enters the second starting port 21, the ball enters the second starting port 21. It is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure holding. The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value thereof in this embodiment is "4". The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the ball, up to a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). There is.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure holding display 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and the first special drawing is controlled by displaying and controlling the LEDs according to the number of the first special drawing holding. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds. When is "1", the display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned off and the "v" LED is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". The display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned on in red and the "v" LED is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holds is "3", both LEDs are turned on, such as "u ● v ●". The display mode can be set to light up in red, and when the number of holds is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs can be turned on in green as in "u ▲ v ▲".

Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and the number of the second special figure hold is obtained by controlling the display according to the number of the second special figure hold. Is to display. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds. “1” to “4” are also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol variable for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment depending on the lighting mode. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. The information is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in a normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of passage, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in this case, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold display 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold display 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. be. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the holding numbers "2" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure holding display 43a.

Further, as will be described later, between the back surface side of the game board 2 and the image display device 7, a first movable effect device 141 including a first movable decorative member 141A and a second movable decoration. A movable effect unit 14 (movable effect device) integrally provided with a second movable effect device 142 including the member 142A is provided, and the first movable decorative member 141A and the second movable effect device 142A of these movable effect devices are provided. The movable decorative member 142A is arranged so as to be visible from the front through the above-mentioned opening for viewing the screen (see FIGS. 3 and 45). The first movable decorative member 141A and the second movable decorative member 142A are movable members for the effect that can be operated along with the game effect, and correspond to so-called "movable accessories" (gimmicks).

The first movable effect device 141 and the second movable effect device 142 are also referred to simply as a "movable effect device", and the first movable effect device 141 is also referred to as a "lower movable effect device", and the second movable effect device is also referred to. The 142 is also referred to as an "upper movable production device". Further, the first movable decorative member 141A and the second movable decorative member 142A are also simply referred to as "movable decorative member" or "movable member", and the first movable decorative member 141A is referred to as "lower movable decorative member" and "lower". It is also referred to as a "movable member" or a "first movable member", and the second movable decorative member 142A is also referred to as an "upper movable decorative member", an "upper movable member" or a "second movable member".

As shown in FIG. 3, the first movable decorative member 141A is usually located behind the game board 2 (stage portion 11) and below the stage portion 11, and most of the first movable decorative member 141A is invisible. It has become. The first movable decorative member 141A can move upward (upward) to the vicinity of the center in the vertical direction of the screen on the front side of the display screen 7a, and by moving upward (upward), the whole thereof can be moved upward. It becomes visible (see FIG. 45). That is, in the first movable decorative member 141A, the vicinity of the stage portion 11 (below the stage portion) is set as the standby position (first position), and the vicinity of the center of the display screen 7a in the vertical direction is set as the operating position (second position). It is possible to reciprocate between two positions (see FIGS. 3 and 45).

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second movable decorative member 142A is usually located in the upper right of the front side of the display screen 7a and in the vicinity of the lower right of the decorative member 13 so as to be visible. The front side of the display screen 7a can be moved downward (can be lowered) to the vicinity of the center in the vertical direction of the screen (see FIG. 45). That is, in the second movable decorative member 142A, the vicinity of the decorative member 13 is set as the standby position (first position), and the vicinity of the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 7a is set as the operating position (second position) between these two positions. Can be reciprocated (see FIGS. 3 and 45).

The first movable decorative member 141A and the second movable decorative member 142A can move from the standby position (initial position) to the operating position, for example, with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of a big hit. It is possible to perform predetermined effect operations such as rotation and light emission while moving to the operation position. As a result, the player raises the expectation for the big hit. In addition, only one of the first movable decorative member 141A and the second movable decorative member 142A may operate, or both may operate. Further, when both are operated, it is possible to operate each at the same timing or at different timings.

Here, the configuration of the movable effect unit 14 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 52. 47 (a), (b), and (c) are a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA, a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB, and a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIGS. , (C) are a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD, a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE, and a cross-sectional view taken along the line FF in FIG. 46, respectively. 50 (a), (b), and (c) are a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG, a cross-sectional view taken along the line H-H, and a cross-sectional view taken along the line I-I in FIGS. , (C) are a JJ cross-sectional view, a KK cross-sectional view, and an LL cross-sectional view in FIG. 49, respectively.

The movable effect unit 14 of the present embodiment mainly includes a substantially square-shaped substrate 140B having an open center, a first movable effect device 141 provided at the lower left side of the substrate 140B, and an upper left side to a lower portion of the base 140B. The left cover 140L provided so as to cover the first movable effect device 141, the second movable effect device 142 provided on the upper right side of the base 140B, and the second movable effect device 141 from the upper right side to the lower part of the base 140B. It is composed of a right cover 140R provided so as to cover it. Of these, the substrate 140B, the left cover 140L, and the right cover 140R constitute a frame body (frame member) forming the outer shape of the movable effect unit 14. The movable effect unit 14 is arranged between the game board 2 and the image display device 7 by assembling the movable effect unit 14 on the back surface side of the game board 2 via a mounting base (not shown). In FIGS. 46 and 49, for convenience of explanation, the inside (inside) of the left cover 140L and the right cover 140R is visible, and the inside is shown by a solid line.

The first movable effect device 141 is configured to include the above-mentioned first movable decorative member 141A, and is a device for performing the operation of the first movable decorative member 141A. Further, the second movable effect device 142 includes the above-mentioned second movable decorative member 142A, and is a device for performing the operation of the second movable decorative member 142A. The first movable effect device 141 and the second movable effect device 142 each adopt the same configuration except for the form of the movable decorative member. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the first movable effect device 141 will be mainly described.

From the substantially central portion to the lower portion of the left side of the substrate 140B, a first drive mechanism 141K is provided as a moving means for moving the first movable decorative member 141A up and down within the moving range between the two points. The first drive mechanism 141K mainly includes a first motor 141Ma composed of a stepping motor as an electric drive source, a drive side pulley P1 and a driven side pulley P2 having tooth portions (tooth molds) formed on the outer periphery thereof, and the inside thereof. It consists of an annular toothed belt BL having a tooth portion (tooth pattern) formed on the circumference, and meshes each tooth portion (not shown) of the drive side pulley P1 and the driven side pulley P2 with the toothed belt BL. The toothed belt BL is suspended on two pulleys (drive side pulley P1 and driven side pulley P2) (see FIGS. 47 (b), 50 (b), etc.). In this first drive mechanism 141K, the drive side pulley P1 is rotated by rotationally driving the first motor 141Ma, and in synchronization with this, the driven side pulley P2 and their two pulleys (drive side pulley P1, driven side). The toothed belt BL suspended on the pulley P2) rotates. The connecting member 141d is fixed to the toothed belt BL, and the connecting member 141d moves due to the rotation of the toothed belt BL (see FIGS. 47 (c), 50 (c), etc.). ..

In the first drive mechanism 141K, the first motor 141Ma and the drive side pulley P1 connected to the first motor 141Ma are arranged on the lower left side of the base 140B, that is, on the standby position side of the first movable decorative member 141A, and the driven side pulley P2. Is provided so as to be arranged on the left side central portion side of the substrate 140B, that is, on the operating position side of the first movable decorative member 141A (see FIGS. 46, 47 (c), etc.).

Further, a concave guide groove 141r (guide rail) is formed in the above-mentioned movement range on the left side of the substrate 140B, and the guide groove 141r and the convex portion 141t formed on the sliding body (slider) 141s are engaged with each other. (See FIGS. 46, 47 (c), 49, 50 (c), etc.). Therefore, the sliding body 141s is guided by the guide groove 141r and can move along the guide groove, and the movement range thereof is regulated by the guide groove 141r.

Further, a shaft 141e is fixed to the sliding body 141s, and the shaft 141e is attached to a shaft hole (not shown) provided in the support arm 141g for supporting the first movable decorative member 141A and the above-mentioned connecting member 141d. It is fitted into a provided shaft hole (not shown). As a result, the sliding body 141s, the support arm 141g, and the connecting member 141d are integrally linked, and the connecting member 141d moves due to the rotation of the toothed belt 141, and the sliding body 141s and the support arm 141g are synchronized with this. Will also move. In this embodiment, by driving the first motor 141Ma in the forward direction (forward rotation), the first movable decorative member 141A moves upward (toward the operating position), and the first motor 141Ma is driven in the reverse direction (reverse rotation). By doing so, the first movable decorative member 141A is supposed to move downward (toward the standby position).

Further, of the left side of the base 140B and the left cover 140L mounted on the left side of the base 140B, a moving hole 141h that allows the support arm 141g to move up and down is provided on the side surface of the base 140B on the central opening side. The support arm 141g can move up and down within the vertical range (within the moving range) of the moving hole 141h. The moving hole 141h is also referred to as a "moving allowable means" or a "moving allowable portion".

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 47 (a) and 50 (a), the size (opening width) of the moving hole 141h in the front-rear direction (perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2). In the range from the standby position of the first movable decorative member 141A (support arm 141g) to a predetermined position before reaching the operating position, the size (d1) is orthogonal to the axial direction of the support arm 141g (diameter). The size is substantially the same as the size of the support arm (direction), and in the range from the predetermined position to the operating position, the size (d2) exceeds the size in the radial direction of the support arm 141g (about 2 in this example). More than double the size). That is, the relationship between d1 and d2 is d1 <d2. Further, as shown in FIGS. 47 (b) and 47 (c) and FIGS. 50 (b) and 50 (c), a support arm 141 g (first movable decorative member 141 A) is provided between the sliding body 141s and the support arm 141 g. A coil spring 141p is provided as an elastic member for urging the front side (front side). Then, among the vertical movement ranges of the moving holes 141h, the coil spring 141p is in a compressed state when the size (opening width) in the front-rear direction is d1 (see FIGS. 47 (b) and 47 (c)). ), In the range of d2, the compression of the coil spring 141p is released, and the support arm 141g is pushed forward (front side) (see FIGS. 50 (b) and 50 (c)).

Therefore, when the first movable decorative member 141A moves from the standby position shown in FIG. 46 to the operating position shown in FIG. 49, the first movable decorative member 141A moves forward (front side) on the way while moving upward. It moves (protrudes) and moves to the operating position as it is. On the other hand, when the first movable decorative member 141A moves from the operating position to the standby position, the first movable decorative member 141A moves backward (retracts) on the way while moving downward, and reaches the standby position as it is. Moving. That is, the first movable decorative member 141A is allowed to move in the vertical direction (the surface direction of the game board) along the moving hole 141h that allows (guides) the movement of the support arm 141g, and the moving hole 141h. In the range (predetermined position) where the opening width in the front-rear direction (depth direction) is d1, the movement to the front (front side) is restricted (restricted), and in the range where the opening width is d2, the restriction is lifted. Movement to the front (front side) is allowed. The portion (range) of the moving hole 141h whose opening width is d1 (shape of the moving hole 141h) is moved forward of the first movable decorative member 141A (support arm 141g) (predetermined operation). It is also called "operation regulation means" or "operation regulation department" that regulates.

Further, the first movable decorative member 141A of the present embodiment includes a decorative cover 141C that covers the outer periphery of the support arm 141g, a front decorative body 141F provided in front of the decorative cover 141C (front side), and a rear (front side) of the decorative cover 141C. It is composed of a rear decorative body 141B provided on the back side) and a second motor 141Mb provided inside the decorative cover 141C for rotating the rear decorative body 141B (FIGS. 46, 49, 52). Etc.). The second motor 141Mb is also made of a stepping motor like the above-mentioned first motor 141Ma.

In this embodiment, the combination of the front decorative body 141F and the rear decorative body 141B forms a shape in the shape of the sun. Then, the rear decorative body 141B is connected to the rotation axis of the second motor 141Mb provided inside the decorative cover 141C (see FIG. 52), and when the first movable decorative member 141A is in the operating position, By driving the second motor 141Mb, it can rotate in a direction parallel to the display screen 7a. On the other hand, the front decorative body 141F is fixed to the decorative cover 141C, and a dynamic effect operation such as rotation is not performed. Further, both the front decorative body 141F and the rear decorative body 141B incorporate a decorative LED (not shown), and when the first movable decorative member 141A is in the operating position, the decorative LED emits light. It is possible to do it. As a result, the rear decorative body 141B can perform an effect operation of emitting light while rotating. The front decorative body 141F may also be configured to be capable of performing a dynamic effect operation such as rotation.

With the above first drive mechanism 141K, connecting member 141d, support arm 141g, coil spring 141p, guide groove 141r, sliding body 141s (shaft 141e), first movable decorative member 141A, etc., the first movable effect device 141 (movable effect). Means) are configured. When the movable effect is performed by such a first movable effect device 141, the first motor 141Ma is driven in a forward rotation at the start of the movable effect, and the toothed belt BL rotates accordingly, and the connecting member 141d, The sliding body 141s and the support arm 141g move integrally upward. As a result, the first movable decorative member 141A moves (ascends) toward the operating position. Then, in the middle of the movement (ascending), the support arm 141g is pushed forward by the elastic force of the coil spring 141p, whereby the first movable decorative member 141A moves (ascends) upward and forwards (front side). ) (See FIGS. 47, 50, etc.). After that, the first movable decorative member 141A reaches the operating position in a state of projecting forward (front side), and at the operating position, an effect operation such as rotation / light emission of the rear decorative body 141B or light emission of the front decorative body 141F is performed. (See FIG. 49, FIG. 50, FIG. 8, etc.). It should be noted that the rotational drive of the first motor 141Ma and the second motor 141Mb and the effect operation by the light emission of the decorative LED are performed under the control of the sub control board 90 described later.

The above is the description of the configuration related to the first movable effect device 141, but also for the second movable effect device 142, including the second drive mechanism 142K as a moving means for moving the second movable decorative member 142A up and down. The basic configuration is the same as that of the first movable effect device 141. Therefore, a detailed description of the configuration of the second movable effect device 142 will be omitted. In the figure, the code of the configuration related to the first movable effect device 141 is designated by "141", whereas the code of the configuration related to the second movable effect device 142 is designated by "142".

Briefly explaining the difference from the first movable effect device 141, first, in the second movable effect device 142, the movement of the second movable decorative member 142A from the standby position to the operation position moves from the upper side to the lower side. It is different from the first movable effect device 141 in that it is (descending). That is, by driving the first motor 142Ma in the forward direction (forward rotation), the second movable decorative member 142A moves downward (toward the operating position), and by driving the first motor 142Ma in the reverse direction (reverse rotation). The second movable decorative member 142A moves upward (toward the standby position). Further, the amount of movement (movement range) between the standby position and the operating position of the second movable decorative member 142A (support arm 142g) is the same as the standby position and the operating position of the first movable decorative member 141A (support arm 141g). It is shorter than the amount of movement (movement range) between them, and along with this, the length of the moving hole 142h that allows the support arm 142g to move up and down and the length of the guide groove 142r (guide rail). However, it is shorter than that of the first movable effect device 141.

Further, the second movable effect device 142 is different from the first movable effect device 141 in that the second movable decorative member 142A is always visible from the front. That is, in the first movable effect device 141, when the first movable decorative member 141A is in the standby position, the first movable decorative member 141A is the stage portion 11 as shown in FIGS. 3, 45, 52 and the like. Although it is hidden behind, the second movable effect device 142 does not have a configuration in which the second movable decorative member 142A is hidden, and is always visible from the front (FIGS. 3, 45, etc.). See).

Further, regarding the configuration of the second movable decorative member 142A, although the shape is different from that of the first movable decorative member 141A, the first point is that the decorative cover 142C, the front decorative body 142F, and the rear decorative body 142B are configured. It is the same as the movable decorative member 141A. The front decorative body 142F does not perform a dynamic effect operation such as rotation, but performs an effect operation by emitting light of the decorative LED (star-shaped portion in the figure), and the rear decorative body 142B performs an effect operation by rotation. It has become.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, “game control”) that controls game progress and game profits, such as a special symbol hit / miss judgment, a normal symbol hit / fail judgment, and a transition of a game state. (Also referred to as a "unit"), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a "sub-control unit" or a "effect control unit") that controls an effect (display effect, movable effect, etc.) to be executed as the game progresses. A payout control board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”) that controls payout of a game ball, an image display device 7, an effect display 102, an effect 1st special figure hold display 103a, and an effect 2 special figure hold display. It includes an image control board 100 (image control unit) and the like that control the display of the device 103b and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the sub control board that houses the sub control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as the sensors, the first starting port sensor 20a, the second starting port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. Has been done. These various sensors are also referred to as "game ball detecting means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, and the second special winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "driving means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the door member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36.

Further, on the main control board 80, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold display 43a, a second special symbol hold display 43b, and the like are commonly used. Figure Hold indicator 44, round indicator 45, game status indicator 46, launch direction indicator 47 and hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main display units 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and inserted in a prepaid card (game value storage medium), and the like. (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Then, the prize balls are paid out and the rental balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for the counting. When the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91).

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect executing means for causing various effects such as an effect, a movable effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding effect device, member, or the like (effect means).

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the apparatus 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display according to the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. The display result (result of the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct) is stopped and displayed in the display mode. Further, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a and the effect 2 hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold display 103a is displayed by the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holdings as the number of holdings to be held. Further, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This may display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate a movable decorative member to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. As a result, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect symbol 8, the first effect hold 9a, and the second effect hold 9b, may not be visible. Is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute voice control. In this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80, and the first movable effect device 141 and the second movable effect device 142 (the first). 1 motor 141Ma, 142Ma, 2nd motor 141Mb, 142Mb) are driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable decorative member. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, on the sub-control board 90, a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) and The second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, the signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

Next, the control (acquisition information determination means) related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "missing" as a result of the special symbol winning / failing determination. When it is a "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined as a big hit by the special symbol winning / failing judgment, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is opened with an open pattern according to the type of special symbol (big hit type) displayed as stopped. A "special game" to open is executed. A special game that is executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game".

There are multiple types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpots are "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd to 5th jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot", "16R 7th jackpot", and "12R". A total of 12 types of "8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", "16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot" are provided. Among these big hits, "16R 1st big hit" and "6R 2nd to 5th big hits" which are big hits related to the 1st special symbol, and "16R 6th big hits" and "16R 6th big hits" which are big hits related to the 2nd special symbol. "16R 11th jackpot" is a jackpot related to a jackpot game using the first jackpot 30 (lower attacker). Specifically, in each of the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot" and "16R 11th jackpot", the number of opening times (number of rounds) of the 1st major winning opening 30 is 16 times, and the opening time is Is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (1 round). In addition, in each of the "6R 2nd to 5th big hits", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the 1st big winning opening 30 is 6 times, and the opening time is 25 seconds for each opening (1 round). Is. The round is also simply referred to as "R" and also referred to as "round game".

On the other hand, the big hits related to the 2nd special symbol, "16R 7th big hit", "12R 8th big hit", "6R 9th big hit", "2R 10th big hit" and "2R 12th big hit" are the 2nd big hits. It is a big hit related to a big hit game using the winning opening 35 (upper attacker). Specifically, in "16R 7th big hit", "12R 8th big hit" and "6R 9th big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the 2nd big winning opening 35 is 16, 12, and 6 times, respectively. So, the opening time is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (1 round). In addition, in both "2R 10th big hit" and "2R 12th big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the second big winning opening 35 is 2 times, and the opening time is 1 time (1 round). It is a big hit of 0.1 seconds per. The special symbol display unit 41 stops and displays the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types.

The 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot and 16R 11th jackpot are also collectively referred to as "16R jackpot", and the 6R 2nd to 5th jackpots and 6R 9th jackpot are generally referred to as "6R". It is also called "big hit", and the 2R 10th big hit and the 2R 12th big hit are also collectively called "2R big hit". Further, the 12R 8th jackpot is also simply referred to as "12R jackpot".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the jackpot that has occurred (winning). That is, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and the types of the big hits are the above-mentioned 16R 1st big hit, 6R 2nd big hit, 16R 6th big hit, 16R 7th big hit, 12R 8th big hit, 6R 9th big hit and 2R. When any of the tenth big hits is obtained, the game state after the big hit game is completed is referred to as a "high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state" described later. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, 16R 11th big hit and 2R 12th big hit, the big hit game. The game state after the end is referred to as a "low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state" described later. From this, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot can be regarded as "probability variation jackpot", and 6R. The 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit and the 2R 12th big hit can be regarded as "non-probable variable big hits" (normal big hits, time-saving big hits). Further, the 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) is a jackpot that opens (opens and closes for a moment) the second prize opening 35 in 0.1 seconds per round as described above. It is unlikely that a game ball will enter the second major winning opening 35, which opens in a short time, and therefore it is also unlikely that a prize ball based on the entry into the second major winning opening 35 will be obtained. Such a 2R big hit is also called a so-called "big hit without a ball", of which the 10th big hit with a 2R is also called a "probable variable big hit without a ball", and the 12th big hit with a 2R is a "normal (short time) without a ball". Also called "big hit".

Further, in this embodiment, among the big hits that open the second big winning opening 35 (upper attacker), the 16R 7th big hit, the 12R 8th big hit, and the 6R 9th big hit are the occurrence of big hits and the start of the big hit game. At that time, it is difficult for the player to understand which number of rounds the jackpot game will be played. That is, for these jackpots, the exact number of rounds of the jackpot game to be performed from now on is grasped (determined) through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and other effects. It's difficult. For this reason, these jackpots pay attention to whether or not the round will continue at the timing (round branch) when the end of the 6th or 12th round is reached, while digesting the round in a situation where it is unknown how long the round will continue. It is playable. Such a big hit is a so-called "rank-up bonus", and hereinafter, this big hit may be referred to as "RUB".

In the case of a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for 16R 1st big hit, 55% for 6R 2nd big hit, and 6R 3rd big hit. 5%, 6R 4th jackpot is 15%, 6R 5th jackpot is 20%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 35% for the 16R 6th big hit, 16R 7th big hit, and 12R 8th. The jackpot and the 6R 9th jackpot are 8% (that is, RUB is 24%), the 2R 10th jackpot is 1%, the 16R 11th jackpot is 20%, and the 2R 12th jackpot is 20%, respectively. That is, when a big hit is made by the hit / fail judgment (Special Figure 2 hit / miss judgment) based on the entry into the second starting port 21, which is easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later. Has a higher appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot than in the case where the jackpot is determined by the hit / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / fail determination) based on the entry into the first starting port 20. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / fail judgment) performed by the game ball entering the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 2 hit / fail judgment) performed by entering the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the open extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit or a miss is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and the big hit in the case of a big hit. The type is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "variation pattern information".) ".

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the activated state or the non-operated state. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called "high probability state" or "probability change state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "low probability state" or "low probability state". It is called "normal state". In the high probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged to be the jackpot is large is used. (See FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a jackpot symbol) becomes higher than when it is not activated.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). .. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and effective entry into the starting port (entry that can be memorized as the special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. Judgment of a normal symbol) is performed (see FIG. 8 (C)).

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated, and the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the door member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time saving state. When the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful, the door member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number of times increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 becomes high (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the ordinary symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high-base state can also be called a "high-base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot. The gaming state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of any one of them is a high probability state of the special symbol, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the big hit is executed and the big hit game is executed. This high-probability high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state, and is a so-called "probability-changing state" for the player.

In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of any of the 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit, and the 2R 12th big hit is the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol. At the same time, the special symbol becomes a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called a "low accuracy high base state". The low-accuracy high-based state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of a special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, three gaming states of "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" can be set as the gaming state. In addition to this, it may be possible to set a high probability state of the special symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state, that is, a “high probability low base state”.

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of hitting left. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of right-handed striking. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

Here, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify the left game area that both LEDs should be turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). can.

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Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, statuses, and counters. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one addition. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, in a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), first, the output processing (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), start ball entry process (S205), normal symbol operation process (S206), and special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. , Hold ball count processing (S208) and power off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms). Later), interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserved balls (normal symbol hold). (Specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of holdings of the normal figure provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7B) of the random number counter for normal symbol hit / miss determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol reserved balls in the normal figure reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 hold balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not it is (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, which is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, and the random number for determining the jackpot type. The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the value of the random number shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random number value (acquisition) is acquired. Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed, but if the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure Whether the number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Judge whether or not (S310). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the processing is completed, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 is held. Add "1" to the number of balls (S311).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7A). (Acquire numerical values), and store those acquired random numbers in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure in the reserved storage unit of the first special figure.

[Processing at the time of starting ball entry]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the start ball entry time process (S205) after the start port sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start ball entry processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by “1” (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 in S307 in the start opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start opening. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit is read (acquired information). S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the acquired random number values read out, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) is a big hit according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). It is determined whether the hit is off or off, and if the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In this determination by S317, the hit / fail judgment (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) for the special figure 2 hold is performed prior to the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 hit / miss judgment process (S1202) described later (preliminary judgment). It corresponds to the so-called "hold look-ahead").

The pre-judgment as to whether or not it is a big hit can be made in the big hit judgment table (see FIG. 8A), that is, in the high probability state, the big hit judgment table for the high probability state, or in the normal state (low probability state). For example, it is possible to determine whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. In addition, as another preliminary determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table for a high probability state (for a high probability state). It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern information determination table of the above is provided. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (value of the random number counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to do. Then, from the selected fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and whether or not a game effect with high reliability of the big hit is executed.

Next, in S318, game information (preliminary judgment information) related to the result of the preliminary judgment by S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random value for special symbol hit / fail judgment matches the jackpot judgment value (hit / miss information) and , Information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variable pattern random number counter (variable pattern random value), etc. And set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entry command, a part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read by S316 may be transmitted to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted as it is. Is not transmitted as it is, but the game information acquired based on the value of the random number acquired in Special Figure 2 (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information and the like) may be transmitted.

Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start-in ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, whether the information is related to a big hit, what kind of big hit is, and what is the fluctuation pattern. The sub-control unit 90 can identify the command. Further, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when it is determined in a high probability state, and a low probability. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when it is judged by the state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as hold (effect hold information), predetermines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not the command is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored in.

From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not among the random number values read by S316 is not sent to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit). Command data including information indicating the value of the random number value for determining the type) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value) and the information indicating the result of the pre-judgment are generated as the special figure 2 start entry command, and this is generated. It is possible to set.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the process according to the above-mentioned special figure 2 (S319). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends as it is.

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in a high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, it is in a low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the pre-determination after S321. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is in the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easy to make. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold (variation display of the first special symbol) ( So-called special figure 2 priority variable machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and the result of the preliminary determination is clearly shown to be a big hit, the player , By using the priority of special figure 2 hold digestion, the special figure 2 hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0") at any timing, and the big hit related to special figure 1 showing the result of the preliminary judgment is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big hit in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S320), this process is terminated without performing the process related to the pre-judgment of Special Figure 1 after S321. ..

The processing of S321 to S323 is the same as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S321). Pre-judgment is performed on the read random number value (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this prior determination is generated as the special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The pre-determination (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

[Usu-zu operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation processing (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entry processing (S205). In the normal figure operation process (S206), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The processing (S406) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). ), Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the game state is a time-saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. After finishing the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, and then the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed to finish the process. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). .. Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C), the table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is "". Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail determination based on "0" to "239"), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state (hit) among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (C). Based on the low-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be a miss (NO in S605), the stop display is missed. A normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the ordinary) is determined (S606), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal figure) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol (design per normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal symbol hit flag is turned ON (S608). ), Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not (NO in S801), the process ends. .. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is performed (S804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal map operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set in the second starting port opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the set of the open pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal-figure-hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. If there is (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). It is determined (whether or not the opened opening time has elapsed) (S1005), and if it has not been reached (NO in S1005), the processing is completed, and if it has been reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

Then, following the closing process (S1006) of the second starting port 21, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". Judgment (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end process for hitting the normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag for hitting the normal figure is set (S1010) to finish the process. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the door member 23) in the non-time reduction state, and is set to "0" in the non-time reduction state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal figure operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S207) after the normal figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (first big prize device 31 and second big prize device 36) are divided into four stages, and they are divided into four stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special symbol operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special symbol operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. The processing (S1106) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "4" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105 are NO), the special electric accessory processing (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). ). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20 is not stored, the image is displayed. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1211), and if it is being processed as a standby screen (YES in S1211). ), If the process is not completed and the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21. Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss determination process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (variable display of the first special symbol). Further, in this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B)). ).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest region of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area corresponding to) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination value is "3" and "" in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A)). A pass / fail judgment is made based on 397 ") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1304) is determined to be "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type is read out and the jackpot shown in FIG. 8 (B) is read. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is finished. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol is used. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Here, the jackpot judgment (special symbol hit / fail judgment) and the jackpot type determination judgment may be referred to as "judgment" respectively, or may be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot symbol is obtained by performing the jackpot judgment. good. In addition, these results may be referred to as "judgment results".

Here, the round display 45 is composed of four LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 6R lamp, a 12R lamp, and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, when the 2R jackpot is reached, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R ▲ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △" (for example, ▲: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the 6R jackpot is reached, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △". Further, when the 12R jackpot is reached, the 12R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △". Further, when the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △".

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which corresponds to the non-time saving state and jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). Since the reserved number referred to here is the stored number including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the reserved stored number is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first hold number out-of-number table (variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is in a non-time saving state and is out of order). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1406). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the holding number is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second holding number deviation table (variation shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time saving state, the out-of-time state, and the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "3, 4" in the pattern table (S1407). ). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the first reserved number out-of-number table is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second reserved number out-of-number table. Further, the shortest variable time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the table for the second hold number deviation (4000 ms).

Further, when it is determined in S1401 that the time is shortened (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1408). When it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the variation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which corresponds to the time-saving state and jackpot). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), then it is determined whether or not the number of holds is "1" (S1410). The number of holdings referred to here is the same as described above, and the number of holdings is set to any value of "1" to "4". When it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is "1" (YES in S1410), the table for the third hold number out (of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to (corresponding part) (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not "1", that is, the number of holds is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for removing the number of holds (FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the fluctuation pattern table shown in (1), which is in a time-saving state, is out of alignment, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls “2 to 4”). (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the case of the time saving state and the deviation is more likely to be selected as the variation pattern selected in the case of the non-time saving state and the deviation. There is. This is because the digestion speed of the special figure hold is accelerated (the game during the time reduction is rapidly advanced) by allowing more fluctuation patterns with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time reduction state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the process is completed. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern specification command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the fluctuation pattern designation command set in this processing is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b has an address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003". , Address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth RAM of the second special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear the area to 0 (S1503) and finish this process.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206). , Special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 23. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in the S1601, in the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first piece of the first special figure hold). The stored special symbol hit / miss determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read out and processed.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth piece of the first special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear 0 (S1803) to finish this process.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9). Determine if it has passed (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability change counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probability change counter is "0". Is determined (S1905). When the probability change counter is determined to be "0" in S1905, the probability change flag is turned off and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time reduction counter is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1909), if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S1910). ), Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol hit / fail determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. Set "16" to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and proceed to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not a 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 12R jackpot (S2004), and it is determined to be a 12R jackpot. (YES in S2004), set the value of the round counter to "12" (S2005), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, in S2004, when it is determined that the jackpot type is not a 12R jackpot (NO in S2004), it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 6R jackpot (S2006), and it is determined to be a 6R jackpot (S2006). YES in S2006), set the value of the round counter to "6" (S2007), and proceed to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2006 that the jackpot type is not a 6R jackpot (NO in S2006), the confirmed jackpot type is a 2R jackpot, so set "2" to the round counter value (S2008) and S2009. Move to the processing of.

In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern according to the confirmed big hit type (type) is set (S2009), and the process shifts to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of the big hit, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the big hit confirmed this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each big hit game, the opening operation of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, as the opening commands, the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first jackpot, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second to fifth jackpots, the third opening command corresponding to the 16R sixth jackpot, and RUB ( Supports the 4th opening command corresponding to 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot), 5th opening command corresponding to 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) and 16R 11th jackpot. A total of 6 types of 6th opening commands are provided. In S2010, the opening command is set according to the type of big hit (big hit to start) confirmed this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control that receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends. The opening period is a period set before the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the big hit game is started, and after the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) becomes infeasible, and is the "start period". Also called. Further, the effect performed in this "start period" is also referred to as "start effect (opening effect)". In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the confirmed jackpot and the game state when the jackpot is confirmed (that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the above-mentioned opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform the opening effect based on the jackpot type and the opening period specified by the opening command.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101). The probability change flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). When it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process shifts to the processing of S2103 without performing the processing of S2102, and if it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2103). Move to the processing of S2105 without processing S2104. That is, during the execution of the big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening processes of the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 31 and second jackpot winning device 36) have been completed (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if it is after the first round has already started, it is determined by whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended.

If it is determined by S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the large winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. .. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. In the big winning opening opening process of S2108, the big winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of big hit to be executed, that is, the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 mentioned above is used as the big winning opening opening (first big prize opening). The opening / closing member is operated (opening operation) in order to open the winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the closing process of the large winning opening), and the like can be mentioned. ..

In S2112, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening opening operation is being executed, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during a round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening opening operation is not being executed (during a round game) (NO in S2112), the process shifts to the processing of S2116, and the large winning opening opening operation is being executed (during a round game). If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed is satisfied (S2113).

Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the opening time (for example, 25s) of the large winning opening defined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, (2). Two conditions are set: that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have entered the large winning opening in the running round game. Then, when either of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the condition that is satisfied earlier. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the round end command of the corresponding round is set (S2114), and the process proceeds to S2115. In S2114, a round end command that can specify the end round is set, such as "1R end command" if the first round ends and "2R end command" if the second round ends. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

In S2115, the large winning opening is closed (S2115), and the opening / closing member of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is operated (closed operation) to operate (close) the large winning opening (first). The large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is closed. Further, in the large winning opening closing process, a closing time, that is, an interval time for keeping the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) in the closed state is set. Next, it is determined in S2116 whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S2116), and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (during the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). ). When it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. Then (S2120), turn on the jackpot end flag (S2121), and finish the process. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the round games in the big hit game to be executed are completed.

In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the game state at the time of the current big hit, the type of the current big hit, the game state after the big hit game, and the like. The command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). The ending period is after all the opening operations of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and the 2nd big winning opening 35) in the big hit game are completed, and the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) can be executed. It is a period set before, and is also called an "end period". During the ending period (end period), the first prize opening 30 and the second prize opening 35 are closed. The effect performed during this "end period" is also called "end effect (ending effect)".

Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

Further, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has elapsed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process of (S2122), and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2123), and the game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 21). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1108) functions as a "special game execution means".

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game completed this time is related to the probability variation jackpot (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, 7 types of 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot are probabilistic jackpots. Therefore, in S2201, it is determined whether or not it corresponds to any of these seven types. Then, when it is determined that the probability change jackpot has ended this time (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), "10,000" is set in the probability change counter (S2203), and the time saving flag is further set. Is turned on (S2204), "10,000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2205), and the process is completed.

Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol hit / miss determination can be executed with high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is a jackpot probability in a high probability state, a game store's daily business hours, and a special figure hit / fail judgment that can be executed within the business hours. Considering the number of times and the like, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next big hit occurs or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). Further, when the probability change flag is ON, "10,000" is similarly set in the time saving counter, so that while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extension state) is also set. It can be said that. As in this embodiment, the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter may be set to a value of "10,000" so that the high accuracy and high base state is substantially set until the next big hit, or the probability variation flag. And when the time saving flag is ON, the control that sets the high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit may be adopted without setting the value in the counter.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probabilistic jackpot (NO in S2201), that is, if the end of this time is a jackpot game related to a non-probabilistic jackpot (normal jackpot), the time is shortened without turning on the probabilistic flag. Turn on the flag (S2206), set "100" to the time reduction counter (S2207), and finish the process. In this embodiment, as described above, five types of 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, 16R 11th big hits, and 2R 12th big hits are defined as non-probability variable big hits. When is completed, the gaming state becomes a low probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy high-based state ends when either the condition that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the special symbol hit / fail judgment is performed 100 times) or the next big hit occurs is satisfied. do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the number of variation display of the second special symbol.

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S208) after the special figure operation processing (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (reserved ball number command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of reserved balls (reserved ball number command) is output for each interrupt process. Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) is performed in sequence. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the number of reserved balls in the special figure has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) in the above are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 increases by 1 from "3" to "4", the first effect hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 "4" is assigned. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. Further, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure hold is exhausted), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold). The first effect hold 9a displayed in the portion corresponding to the number of balls "1", see FIG. 3) is deleted, and the first effect hold displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c is accompanied by this. Move (shift) 9a to the left by one.

For the data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of the start entry (start winning), refer to the above-mentioned start entry command. It may be included, or a reserved ball number command indicating the number of reserved balls after addition (after starting ball entering) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting ball entering command. Further, for the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls of the special figure is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls of the special figure accompanying the start of change of the special symbol (digestion of the special figure hold), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command is used. It may be included or a hold ball number command indicating the number of special figure hold balls after subtraction (after special figure hold digestion) may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command.

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power cutoff monitoring process (S209) after the hold ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power supply cutoff monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power supply cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change or not, whether it is a hit game or not, the number of reserved balls is several, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is The data related to (some etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then the loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 44. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. It should be noted that these S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (at the time of turning on the power), and are not executed after that. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power supply cutoff monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and the power supply cutoff signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. Then, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, the data related to the effect control when a power failure such as a power failure occurs is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) after the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. The state of is restored to the state before the power failure occurred.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, a random number for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random numbers may not be added one by one, but may be added two by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern, which will be described later, is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp. Of the control board 107, the command is transmitted to the control board to which the corresponding command is transmitted. Each control board (each control unit) that has received a command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member, etc.) according to the received command. (Production design game production, special game production related to big hit games, etc.) is executed. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of the effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member are performed. It is possible to control and control the audio output from the speaker.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). ). Next, a lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting lamp data for emitting lamps such as a frame lamp 66 and a board lamp 5, and a first movable effect device 141 (first movable decorative member 141A, first motor 141Ma, Performs drive data output processing (S4203) for outputting drive data for driving the second motor 141Mb) and the second movable effect device 142 (second movable decorative member 142A, first motor 142Ma, second motor 142Mb). .. The lamp data and the drive data are created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4301) and the movable decorative member operation process (S4302), which will be described later, are performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception command analysis process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not the start ball entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and the start ball entry command has not been received. If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. do. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random process for determining the type of jackpot (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination) included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4395. Game information such as numerical values and fluctuation pattern random values) according to the type of special symbol (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol) and the number of special symbol reserved balls when sending and receiving the start entry command (at the time of command generation). , It is stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in the shift memory format. As described above, when the start ball entry command (special figure 1 start ball entry command, special figure 2 start ball entry command) sent from the main control board 80 is preliminarily determined based on the start ball entry. Information related to the result of the pre-judgment (holding look-ahead information), specifically, the hit / fail information related to the special symbol hit / miss judgment, the information indicating the random value for determining the jackpot type, the information indicating the fluctuation pattern random value, and the like are included. Therefore, these pieces of information are stored as production hold information (see FIG. 13). For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the reserved ball number "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the reserved storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”.

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start process (YES) described later (S). If S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4403 and it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4406 without performing the fluctuation effect start processing. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if it is determined that a fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. Perform variable effect end processing to end (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the processing of S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, such as the variable display of the effect symbol 8 and the reach effect.

Subsequently, the S4405 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing the jackpot game, and specifically, an opening command transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (occurrence of a jackpot) ( S2010), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (see S2119) See) etc. The S4405 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4405), it shifts to the processing of S4407 and if it has been received (YES in S4405). , Performs processing related to the execution of the effect (big hit game-related effect) according to the type of the received command (S4406).

For example, if the received command is an opening command, the opening effect command that specifies the opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a round start command, the command is concerned. Set the round effect command in the sub output buffer to specify the round effect according to the round specified based on, and if it is the ending command, specify the ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command. Set the production command in the sub output buffer. When various effect commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs an opening effect and a round effect according to the progress of the jackpot game. An effect related to the jackpot game such as the above is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing is completed. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command, normal symbol fluctuation stop command, reserved ball count command, etc.) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed (S4407).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variable effect start processing (S4402) executed by the reception command analysis processing (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, a random number process for effect determination that acquires various effect decision random numbers such as a random number for determining variation effect, a random number for determining advance notice effect, and a random number for determining effect symbol. Perform (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating a variation pattern) that specifies a variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol hit / miss determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination. The determination result (hit / fail determination result), the symbol information for designating the jackpot type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern designation command, by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status "4" corresponds to the production mode C. It corresponds to the effect mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the effect mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is the effect mode, such as different display modes (for example, symbol design, numerical design, etc.) of the effect symbol 8, different characters, items, and background images appearing. It depends on the. In addition, the effect symbol game effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode, and when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects can be executed depending on the effect mode. Can be. In this embodiment, the effect mode A is executed when the low accuracy low base state is controlled, the effect mode B is executed when the effect mode B is controlled to the low accuracy high base state, and the effect mode C is the high accuracy high state. It is executed when it is controlled to the base state, and the effect modes D and E are executed when it is controlled to either the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of A to C, the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current game state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability variable game state). You can figure out if there is one. On the other hand, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, whether the current game state is the low accuracy high base state (time saving state) or the high accuracy high base state (probability variation game state). It is difficult to know if it is. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes. In this embodiment, after the end of the big hit game related to any of the 16R 1st big hit, the 16R 6th big hit, and the RUB, the effect mode C is set, and the big hit game related to any of the 6R 2nd to 5th big hits ends. After that, the effect mode D is set, the effect mode B is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 16R 11th big hit, and the effect mode E is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 2R big hit.

Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member, and the like is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as the variation effect pattern determination table at the time of a big hit corresponding to the current effect mode. The variable effect pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) from a plurality of variable effect patterns prepared in advance. Is. That is, the variation effect pattern determination table is a table for determining (selecting) which variation effect is to be executed among a plurality of types of variation effects. In this embodiment, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables (not shown) corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those variable effect pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4505, a variation effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). .. As the variation effect pattern, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), when the reach effect is executed (reach variable effect) or when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character variable effect), the reach effect or the character When the effect is not executed (normal variation effect) is determined. In addition, the reach effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (doublet). (Big hit mode, specific mode), two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one. Refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode while the variable display is continued. Such reach production is also called "specific production".

Further, in S4505, the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown). The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the game effect is that the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is out of order, and if there is a reach, there are three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787". One of the production symbols is considered to be different from the other production symbols, and when there is no reach, at least one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "635" is the other production symbol. It is said that the production pattern is different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and any of the 16R 1st big hit and the 16R 6th big hit is a doublet of "777", the 6R 2nd to 5th big hits and the 16R 11th big hit In any case, it is doublet with an odd number other than "777" or doublet with an even number such as "666". Dedicated design). Further, in the case of a 2R jackpot, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner as when the hit is off. However, for the 2R jackpot, a predetermined result such as "135" may be stopped and displayed. The above-mentioned stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 is an example, and it is possible to appropriately change what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol when a big hit occurs.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, Super reach C, character effect, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table, or these effects are not performed (this is also called "normal variation"). It is decided. Then, when the reach variable effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the variable pattern designation command (hit / fail determination result) and the variable effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the variable effect, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect with higher reliability (possibility of becoming a big hit) than the reach (normal reach) effect. The reach effect can be mainly set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the variable effect pattern, an effect pattern including a movable effect in which the movable decorative member operates is provided. Specifically, of the first movable decorative member 141A (first movable effect device 141) and the second movable decorative member 142A (second movable effect device 142), the first movable decorative member 141A operates the first movable effect. The first variable effect pattern including the first variable effect pattern, the second variable effect pattern including the second movable effect in which the second movable decorative member 142A operates, and both the first movable decorative member 141A and the second movable decorative member 142A. A third variable effect pattern including a third movable effect that operates is provided. The variable effect pattern determination table of the present embodiment also includes these first to third variable effect patterns, and it is determined which of these effects is to be performed or which of these effects is not to be performed. Then, when the variable effect including the movable effect is executed, one of the movable effects is set based on the variable pattern designation command (hit / fail determination result) and the variable effect pattern determination table. Of the first to third movable effects, when the third movable effect is executed, the possibility of a big hit is higher than when the first movable effect or the second movable effect is executed. Is set to. Further, when the first movable effect is executed, the possibility of a big hit is higher than that when the second movable effect is executed. That is, among the first to third variable effect patterns including the movable effect, the variable effect based on the third variable effect pattern has the highest jackpot reliability (possibility of becoming a big hit) among the variable effect patterns. However, the jackpot reliability is lowered in the order of the variation effect based on the first variation effect pattern and the variation effect based on the second variation effect pattern. The variation effect including the movable effect is mainly set (executed) when a variation pattern specification command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received, as in the case of the reach effect described above. ) Can be done.

Next, in S4506, the advance notice effect setting process related to the setting of the rehearsal effect is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, various notice effects such as a notice effect based on the preliminary judgment result (holding look-ahead notice) and a notice effect related to the current special figure fluctuation display (variation effect) (the change notice) can be executed. Therefore, in S4506, the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the advance notice effect including whether or not to execute (execution / non-execution) is set for each advance notice effect. Specifically, based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501 and the advance notice determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the advance notice effect pattern is determined including whether or not the advance notice effect is executed. A notice effect pattern is set based on this determination result.

It should be noted that the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment specified by the analysis result of the change start command in S4502, that is, the result of the hit / fail judgment (big hit judgment) related to the special figure change display this time (big hit or miss), and the change start as well. The change pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the command, that is, the change pattern related to the special figure change display this time, the notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is, the type (notice type) of the advance notice effect to be executed. The mode, the presence or absence of the advance notice, etc. will be different. In addition, when executing a notice effect, one of a plurality of notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. That is, a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during variation effect).

Next, in S4507, the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect is set in the sub output buffer (S4507). Specifically, the variable effect based on the variable effect pattern and the stop effect pattern set in S4505 is started, and when the advance notice effect pattern is set in S4506, the variable effect including the advance notice effect based on the advance notice effect pattern is started. Set the variable effect start command to the sub-output buffer (S4507). Then, after the processing of S4507, the variation production start processing is completed.

When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 uses the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. The predetermined variation effect image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in, and the advance notice effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, the predetermined advance notice effect image corresponding to the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506. The data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect, the advance notice effect, and the like based on the read image data are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Movable decorative member operation processing]
Next, the movable decorative member operation process (S4302) executed by the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the movable decorative member operation process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the variation effect based on any of the first to third variation effect patterns described above is being executed (S4601). .. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the variation effect pattern of the effect symbol 8, the first to third variation effect patterns, which are the variation effect patterns including the movable effect, are included. Therefore, in the S4601, it is determined whether or not any of the first to third variation effect patterns is set in the above-mentioned S4505, and when any of the first to third variation effect patterns is set ( YES in S4601), that is, when a variable effect including a movable effect is being executed, the process proceeds to S4602, and when neither of the first to third variable effect patterns is set (NO in S4601), that is, When the variable effect including the movable effect is not being executed, the movable decorative member is not operated, so the process is completed.

Next, in S4602, it is determined whether or not the drive data (operation pattern data) for operating the movable decorative member (movable effect device) has been set in the variation effect (variation effect being executed) (S4602). ). The drive data is set by the processing of S4604, S4606, S4607 described later, and at that time, the flag indicating that the drive data has been set is turned ON. Therefore, in S4602, it is determined whether or not the drive data has been set by referring to the flag. As a result, if the drive data is set (YES in S4602), the process shifts to the processing of S4608, and if it has not been set yet (NO in S4602), the drive data according to the variable effect pattern including this movable effect. (Operation pattern of movable decorative member) is set. Specifically, when the variation effect pattern is the first variation effect pattern (YES in S4603), the first motor 141Ma and the second motor 141Mb related to the execution of the first movable effect for operating the first movable decorative member 141A. Set the drive data (first drive data) (S4604). When the variable effect pattern is the second variable effect pattern (NO in S4603, YES in S4605), the first motor 142Ma and the second motor 142Mb related to the execution of the second movable effect for operating the second movable decorative member 142A. The drive data (second drive data) of is set (S4606). Further, when the variable effect pattern is the third variable effect pattern (NO in S4603, NO in S4605), the first related to the execution of the third movable effect for operating the first movable decorative member 141A and the second movable decorative member 142A. The drive data (third drive data) of the motors 141Ma, 142Ma and the second motors 141Mb, 142Mb are set (S4607).

Next, in S4608, it is determined whether or not it is the first operation start timing (S4608). Here, the first operation start timing is the start timing of the operation of moving the movable decorative member in the standby position to the operation position, that is, the timing of starting the execution of the movable effect. The variable effect pattern (first to third variable effect patterns) including the movable effect includes information related to the execution of the movable effect, such as the execution timing (start timing, end timing) of the movable effect and its execution time. Therefore, in S4608, it is determined whether or not it is the first operation start timing based on the current variation effect pattern (any of the first to third variation effect patterns) (set in S4505). As a result, when it is determined that it is the first operation start timing (YES in S4608), the first motors 141Ma and 142Ma are driven in the forward rotation (S4609).

The forward rotation drive of the first motor in S4609 is performed based on the drive data set in any of the above S4604, S4606, and S4607, and when the first drive data is set in S4604 (that is, the first movable). In the case of effect), the first motor 141Ma of the first movable effect device 141 (first drive mechanism 141K) is driven in the forward direction, and the second drive data is set in S4606 (that is, in the case of the second movable effect). ), When the first motor 142Ma of the second movable effect device 142 (second drive mechanism 142K) is driven in the forward direction and the third drive data is set in the S4607 (that is, in the case of the third movable effect). , The first motor 141Ma of the first movable effect device 141 (first drive mechanism 141K) and the first motor 142 Ma of the second movable effect device 142 (second drive mechanism 142K) are driven in the forward direction, respectively. Due to the forward rotation drive of the first motors 141Ma and 142Ma, either or both of the first movable decorative member 141A and the second movable decorative member 142A in the standby position are moved to the operating position (near the upper and lower centers of the display screen 7a). Move towards.

Next, in S4610, it is determined whether or not the operating position sensor is ON (S4610). Here, in the present embodiment, for each of the first movable effect device 141 and the second movable effect device 142, the connecting members 141d and 142d, the support arms 141g and 142g, and the sliding body 141s, which move with the rotation of the toothed belt BL, are used. A standby position sensor (first position sensor) that can detect a part (detected portion) of 142s or the like (see FIGS. 47, 48, etc.) when the movable decorative member is in the standby position (initial position). An operating position sensor (second position sensor) that can detect when it is in the operating position is provided (not shown). Among these sensors, S4610 determines whether or not the operating position sensor is ON, and if it is ON (YES in S4610), the drive of the first motor is stopped (S4611), and in S4613 of FIG. If it is not ON (NO in S4610), it shifts to the processing of S4613 without stopping the drive of the first motor. Since the operating position sensor is turned on when the movable decorative member moves and reaches the operating position, the driving of the first motor is stopped accordingly. As a result, the movable decorative member is stopped at the operating position (see FIGS. 49, 50, 51, etc.).

Further, when it is determined in the above-mentioned S4608 that it is not the first operation start timing (NO in S4608), whether or not the first motor is being driven in the forward direction, that is, the movable decorative member is directed from the standby position to the operation position. (S4612), if it is in forward rotation drive (moving) (YES in S4612), it processes S4610, and if it is not in forward rotation drive (moving) ( NO) in S4612, move to the processing of S4613.

Next, in S4613 (FIG. 44), it is determined whether or not it is the second operation start timing (S4613). Here, the second operation start timing is the timing at which the front decorative body of the movable decorative member that has reached the operation position is made to emit light, or the rear decorative body is rotated / emitted, and the effect operation is started. The second operation end timing, which will be described later, is the timing at which the effect operation by the movable decorative member (front decorative body, rear decorative body) at the operation position is ended. The movement of the movable decorative member from the standby position to the operating position is also referred to as "first operation" or "first effect operation", and the movable decorative member (front decorative body, rear decorative body) that has reached the operating position. Further effect operations (light emission, rotation, etc.) by the above are also referred to as "second operation" and "second effect operation".

The variable effect pattern (first to third variable effect patterns) including the movable effect includes information related to the execution of the effect operation (second effect operation) by the movable decorative member (front decorative body, rear decorative body) at the operation position. Since (start timing, end timing, execution time, etc.) are also included, in S4613, the first variation effect pattern (any of the first to third variation effect patterns) (one of the first to third variation effect patterns) this time (set in S4505) is included. 2 Determine whether or not it is the operation start timing. As a result, when it is determined that it is not the second operation start timing (NO in S4613), the process proceeds to S4615, and it is determined that it is the second operation start timing (the second operation start timing has arrived) (in S4613). YES), the second production operation is started (S4614). Specifically, the decorative LED of the front decorative body is made to emit light, the decorative LED of the rear decorative body is made to emit light, and the second motor is driven to rotate the rear decorative body (S4614).

Next, in S4615, it is determined whether or not it is the second operation end timing (S4615), and if it is the second operation end timing (YES in S4615), the second effect operation is ended (S4616), and the first motor 141Ma and 142Ma are driven in reverse (S4617). Due to the reverse drive, either or both of the first movable decorative member 141A and the second movable decorative member 142A in the operating position move toward the standby position.

Next, in S4618, it is determined whether or not the standby position sensor is ON (S4618). As described above, each of the first movable effect device 141 and the second movable effect device 142 is provided with a standby position sensor (not shown) capable of detecting that the movable decorative member is in the standby position (initial position). Therefore, the S4618 determines whether or not the standby position sensor is ON, and if it is not ON (NO in S4618), the process is completed without stopping the drive of the first motor, and if it is ON, the process is completed. (YES in S4618), stop driving the first motor (S4619), and finish the process. Since the standby position sensor is turned on when the movable decorative member moves and reaches the standby position, the drive of the first motor is stopped accordingly. As a result, the movable decorative member is stopped at the standby position (see FIGS. 46, 47, 48, etc.).

Further, when it is determined in the above-mentioned S4615 that it is not the second operation end timing (NO in S4615), whether or not the first motor is being driven in reverse, that is, the movable decorative member moves from the operation position to the standby position. It is determined whether or not it is moving (S4620), if it is in reverse drive (moving) (YES in S4620), S4618 processing is performed, and if it is not in reverse drive (moving) (NO in S4620). ), Finish the process.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the movable decorative member (first movable decorative member 141A) of the movable effect device (first movable effect device 141, second movable effect device 142) is on the front side of the display screen 7a. , The second movable decorative member 142A) is movable in the vertical direction (direction parallel to the display screen 7a, that is, the surface direction of the game board 2). When the movable effect is performed by the movable effect device (first movable effect device 141, second movable effect device 142), the movable decorative member has a standby position (first position) and an operation position (second position). Move between. At this time, when the movable decorative member moves from the standby position to the operating position, the movable decorative member (support arm) is restricted from moving forward (protruding) within the moving range (opening width is d1). When it deviates from the range of), it protrudes forward (in the direction perpendicular to the front side with respect to the display screen 7a) and moves to the operating position as it is. On the other hand, when moving from the operating position to the standby position, if the movable decorative member (support arm) is out of the range in which the movable decorative member (support arm) is allowed to move forward (protruding) (the range in which the opening width is d2). , The movable decorative member retracts to the rear (back side) and moves to the standby position as it is.

As described above, the movable decorative member has different positions in the vertical direction (front-back direction) with respect to the display screen 7a (board surface of the game board 2) when it is in the standby position and when it is in the operating position. The difference in the positional relationship of the directions, that is, the state in which the movement (projection) of the movable decorative member (support arm) to the front is restricted and the state in which the movement (projection) of the movable decorative member (support arm) is not restricted is the vertical direction of the display screen 7a (the surface direction of the game board 2). It is caused by the movement to. As a result, not only the movable decorative member reciprocates, but also a further change (displacement in the front-rear direction) is added to the movement of the movable decorative member. It is possible to diversify the (movable production) and enhance the production effect of the movable production.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the movable decorative member is in the operating position, the distance from the display screen 7a is wider than when it is in the standby position. That is, the distance (clearance) between the movable decorative member and the display screen 7a becomes narrower or wider. Then, the rear decorative body of the movable decorative member is rotated in a state (operating position) in which the distance between the movable decorative member and the display screen 7a is widened. In this way, by widening the distance between the movable decorative member and the display screen 7a, the restrictions imposed on the effect operation of the movable decorative member (for example, the restrictions on the movable range, the movable amount, the operation mode, etc.) are reduced. , It is possible to perform relatively large (flashy) production movements. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the movable effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, in addition to the movement of the movable decorative member between the standby position and the operating position, an effect operation such as light emission or rotation of the movable decorative member at the operation position (second effect operation). ) Is to be performed. That is, when the movable decorative member moves from the standby position to the operating position, the movable decorative member moves (protrudes) toward the front side while moving upward, and then a further effect operation (light emission, light emission) by the movable decorative member is performed. Rotation, etc.) is to be performed. In this way, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the effect by making the effect of the movable decorative member rich in variation.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a stage portion 11 capable of receiving and rolling a game ball flowing down the game area 3, and includes a first movable decorative member 141A (lower movable decorative member). ) Is in the standby position (position close to the stage portion 11), the first movable decorative member 141A is in a position separated from the front side of the board surface of the gaming board 2 toward the back side of the board surface (see FIG. 52). ). This makes it possible to diversify the effect operation by the movable decorative member (movable effect device) without being restricted by the presence of the stage unit 11 and without impairing the function of the stage unit 11.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the shapes of the base 140B constituting the frame body (frame member) forming the outer shape of the movable effect unit 14 and the moving holes 141h and 142h provided in the left and right covers 140L and 140R are used. The movable decorative member (support arm) is allowed to move up and down, and the movement (predetermined movement) to the front (front side) is restricted. That is, a function that allows the movable decorative member (support arm) to move up and down, and a function that makes the movement (predetermined operation) of the movable decorative member forward (predetermined) infeasible (regulated) or feasible (deregulated). And are integrated into one moving hole. This makes it possible to diversify the effect operations while simplifying the structure of the movable decorative member (movable effect device).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, movable decorative members (first movable decorative member 141A, second movable decorative member 142A) are arranged one by one above and below the center decorative body 10, and each movable decorative member is arranged. However, it is possible to move in the front-rear direction while moving the front side of the display screen 7a in the vertical direction. As a result, it is possible to diversify the effect operation by the movable decorative member (movable effect device) and further enhance the effect.

Next, Example 2 of the present invention will be described. Since the second embodiment has a portion common to the above-mentioned embodiment 1 and a portion different from the above-described first embodiment, the parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described below.

In this embodiment, a partial configuration of the movable effect unit (movable effect device) is different from that of the first embodiment, and accordingly, the execution mode of the movable effect is also different. First, as shown in FIG. 53, the movable decorative member that embodies the movable effect of the present embodiment is composed of a lower movable decorative member 641A and an upper movable decorative member 642A, which are arranged so as to face each other vertically. There is. The lower movable decorative member 641A replaces the first movable decorative member 141A of the first embodiment, and the upper movable decorative member 642A replaces the second movable decorative member 142A of the first embodiment. Both the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A have a horizontally long rectangular shape extending to the left and right of the display screen 7a. The appearance of each movable decorative member (decorative cover 641C, 642C) is provided with a predetermined decoration (not shown) in which the design surface is unified with the center decorative body 10 and the decorative member 13.

The lower movable decorative member 641A has these two positions, with the vicinity of the stage portion 11 (below the stage portion) as the standby position (first position) and the vicinity of the center of the display screen 7a in the vertical direction as the operating position (second position). It is possible to reciprocate between (see FIGS. 53 and 54). When it is in the standby position (first position), it is located behind the game board 2 (stage portion 11) and the whole cannot be visually recognized. On the other hand, in the upper movable decorative member 642A, the upper part of the display screen 7a and directly below the decorative member 13 is set as the standby position (first position), and the vicinity of the center of the display screen 7a in the vertical direction is set as the operating position (second position). , It is possible to move back and forth (up and down) between these two positions (see FIGS. 53 and 54). Further, the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A have built-in moving bodies 641B and 642B, which will be described later, respectively. These moving bodies are normally invisible from the outside, but appear on the front side of the display screen 7a during operation and become visible.

The movable effect of this embodiment by these movable decorative members 641A and 642A is generally performed as follows. First, as shown in FIG. 53, when each movable decorative member is in the standby position (first state) and its operation timing is reached (first operation condition is satisfied), the lower movable decorative member 641A is on the front side of the display screen 7a. The upper movable decorative member 642A descends on the front side of the display screen 7a. After that, when each of them reaches an operation position near the center of the display screen 7a, it stops at the operation position (second state), and both are integrated (first effect operation: see FIG. 54 (a)). .. At this time, the display area (effect symbol display area 7b) of the display screen 7a is obscured by the movable decorative members 641A and 642A in the central left-right direction, and is displayed in a form of being divided into upper and lower parts (two-screen effect display). ). After that, when the operation timing of the operating bodies 641B and 642B arrives (the second operating condition is satisfied), each operating body operates and the inside of the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A (decorative covers 641C and 642C). (Inside), the moving bodies 641B and 642B appear (second effect operation: see FIG. 54 (b)). At this time, the upper and lower two-divided display areas of the display screen 7a are further divided into two left and right by covering the central vertical direction with the operating bodies 641B and 642B, respectively, and as a result, the display area is divided into four. It is displayed in a mode (four-screen effect display). As described above, the movable effect of this embodiment is performed as an effect of dividing the display area by the cooperation between the effect operation by each movable decorative member and each moving body and the effect display by the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). Will be.

Next, the movable effect unit 64 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 58. As shown in FIG. 55, the movable effect unit 64 of the present embodiment is mainly the base 640B, the left cover 640L, the right cover 640R, the first movable effect device (lower movable effect device) 641 and the same as in the first embodiment. It is configured by a second movable effect device (upper movable effect device) 642. Here, since the movable decorative members 641A and 642A of the present embodiment have a horizontally long rectangular shape extending in the left-right direction of the display screen 7a as described above, the first movable effect device 641 and the second movable effect device 642 For each, a pair of left and right drive mechanisms are provided as moving means for moving each movable decorative member up and down. That is, the drive mechanism included in the first movable effect device 641 includes a pair of left and right first drive mechanisms 641K, and the drive mechanism included in the second movable effect device 642 includes a pair of left and right second drive mechanisms 642K.

The configuration of each drive mechanism 641K and 642K, that is, the mechanism for moving the movable decorative member up and down is basically the same as in the first embodiment, and is suspended on two pulleys (drive side pulley P1 and driven side pulley P2). The movable decorative member is moved up and down by the rotation of the toothed belt BL. However, in this embodiment, since the drive mechanism is paired on the left and right, a drive motor (first motor) connected to the drive side pulley P1 is provided on one of them, and no drive motor is provided on the other. There is. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 55 (a) and 56 (a), for each of the first drive mechanism 641K and the second drive mechanism 642K, the drive mechanism on the right side of the pair of left and right drive mechanisms is the first. One motor 641Ma and 642Ma are provided, and no motor is provided in the drive mechanism on the left side. Therefore, the drive mechanism on the left side excludes the motor of the drive mechanism on the right side. However, motors may be provided on both the left and right drive mechanisms.

Further, in the present embodiment, the moving holes (moving allowable means, moving allowable portion) that allow the vertical movement of the movable decorative members 641A and 642B are also provided corresponding to the provision of the drive mechanisms 641K and 642K in pairs on the left and right. , Left and right pair are provided. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 55 (b) and 55 (c), the left side of the base 640B and the right side of the left cover 640L (the left side of the central opening of the base), and the right side of the base 640B and the left side of the right cover 640R. A pair of left and right moving holes 641h that allow the lower movable decorative member 641A to move up and down and a pair of left and right moving holes 642h that allow the upper movable decorative member 642A to move up and down on each of the surfaces (the right side surface of the central opening of the substrate). And are provided.

The configuration related to the first effect operation (vertical movement) of the lower movable decorative member 641A (first movable effect device 641) is the first effect operation of the first movable decorative member 141A (first movable effect device 141) of the first embodiment. It is the same as the configuration related to (vertical movement). That is, the first drive mechanism 641K constituting the first movable effect device 641, the connecting member 641d, the support piece 641 g (corresponding to the support arm 141 g of the first embodiment), the coil spring 641p, the guide groove 641r (guide rail), and the sliding body. The 641s (axis 641e) and the like are basically the same as those of the first embodiment, although the shapes and sizes are different from those of the first embodiment. Therefore, in the standby position (initial position), the lower movable decorative member 641A is in a state of being retracted to the back side, that is, in a state of being behind the stage portion 11 and closer to the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In the operating position, it is in a state of being pushed out toward the front side, that is, a state of being away from the display screen 7a.

However, in this embodiment, since the shape of the moving hole 641h that allows the support piece 641g to move up and down is different from the shape of the moving hole 141h of the first embodiment (see FIG. 47 (a) and the like), it can be moved downward. The method of displacement of the decorative member 641A in the front-rear direction is different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47A and the like, the moving hole 141h of the first embodiment has two opening widths in the front-rear direction between the standby position and the operating position of "d1" and "d2". It is a type, and it is assumed that the first movable decorative member 141A is displaced in the front-rear direction while moving up and down by utilizing the difference in the opening width. On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 55 (b) and 55 (c), the opening width of the moving hole 641h in the front-rear direction is set between the standby position (lower side) and the operating position (upper side). It is the same (constant), and the moving hole 641h is inclined toward the front side (front) from the standby position (lower side) toward the operating position (upper side). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the lower movable decorative member 641A moves from the standby position to the operating position (in the plane direction), the support piece 641 g is gradually pushed out toward the front side while moving upward in the moving hole 641h. Will be. On the other hand, when the lower movable decorative member 641A moves from the operating position to the standby position (in the plane direction), the support piece 641g gradually retracts to the back side while moving downward in the moving hole 641h. As a result, the lower movable decorative member 641A of the present embodiment is gradually displaced in the front-rear direction as it moves in the up-down direction.

On the other hand, the configuration related to the first effect operation of the upper movable decorative member 642A (second movable effect device 642) relates to the first effect operation of the second movable decorative member 142A (second movable effect device 142) of the first embodiment. The composition and part are different. First, it is assumed that no displacement in the front-rear direction occurs when the upper movable decorative member 642A of the present embodiment moves up and down. Specifically, the upper movable decorative member 642A (support piece 642 g) moves vertically on the upper extension line (directly above) of the lower movable decorative member 641A (support piece 641 g) at the operating position. The shape of the hole 642h is defined (see FIGS. 55 (b) and 55 (c)). Further, since the upper movable decorative member 642A is not displaced in the front-rear direction, the upper movable decorative member 642A of the present embodiment is a slide according to the movable decorative member of the first embodiment and the lower movable decorative member 641A of the present embodiment. It does not have a connecting member, a coil spring, a shaft, or the like (see FIGS. 47 (b), (c), 48 (b), (c), etc.) that can be integrally assembled with the moving body. Instead of this, the sliding body 642s according to the second movable effect device 642 of the present embodiment is to be connected to the toothed belt BL of the second drive mechanism 642K as shown in FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (b). The connecting portion 642d of the above is provided by integral molding. In this embodiment, the structure of the sliding body 642s related to the upper movable decorative member 642A is different between the one moved by the second drive mechanism 642K on the right side and the one moved by the second drive mechanism 642K on the left side. ing. This point will be described later.

Further, in the second movable effect device 642, in the process of moving (vertically moving) the upper movable decorative member 642A between the standby position (upper) and the operating position (lower), the upper movable decorative member 642A is displayed on the display screen. The front and back sides of the upper movable decorative member 642A are inverted by rotating 180 degrees in the direction perpendicular to the display surface of 7a (the board surface of the game board 2). Therefore, the front and back of the upper movable decorative member 642A are reversed depending on whether the upper movable decorative member is in the standby position or the operating position. This inversion (rotation) can be performed by providing the following configuration. First, support pieces 642g are provided on the left and right sides of the decorative cover 642C constituting the upper movable decorative member 642A (see FIGS. 55, 56, etc.), but the left and right support pieces 642g each have a large diameter. A portion (hereinafter, also referred to as a “large diameter portion”) and a small portion (hereinafter, also referred to as a “small diameter portion”) are formed, and the small diameter portions are located at both left and right ends (FIG. 56). (B)).

Of the left and right support pieces 642 g, the small diameter portion of the left support piece 642 g is rotatably supported by the support holes provided in the left sliding body 642s shown in FIG. 57 (a). On the other hand, the small diameter portion of the right side support piece 642 g is supported in a support hole provided in the right side sliding body 642s shown in FIG. 57 (b) in a retaining shape. Here, the sliding body 642s on the right side incorporates a rotating mechanism having a motor (not shown) and a rotating body rotationally driven by the motor, and a support hole is formed in the rotating body. A small diameter portion of 642 g of the support piece on the right side is inserted into the support hole and fixed in a retaining shape. Therefore, as the rotating body rotates, the small diameter portion fixed to the support hole (that is, the support piece 642 g on the right side) also rotates integrally, and along with this, the upper movable decorative member 642A (decorative cover 642c) It will rotate.

Then, the large-diameter portion of the left and right support pieces 642g fits in the pair of left and right moving holes 642h and moves along the moving holes 642h. Here, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the left moving hole 642h has the same opening width in the front-rear direction in the entire vertical moving range. Further, the large-diameter portion that fits in the moving hole 642h on the left side has a circular cross-sectional shape in the radial direction, and the diameter thereof is substantially the same as the opening width of the moving hole 642h on the left side. ing. Therefore, the large diameter portion of the support piece 642g on the left side can rotate at any position in the moving hole 642h on the left side.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), the moving hole 642h on the right side has an opening width d3 in a range of about 1/4 from the upper end (standby position) in the vertical movement range, and the rest below it. It is slightly shorter than the opening width d4 in the range. Further, the large-diameter portion that fits in the moving hole 642h on the right side has a cross-sectional shape in the radial direction in which a part of a circle is cut out in a straight line. The sum of "the length from the center of the section) to the center of the cross section" and "the diameter of the arc portion excluding the flat portion" is substantially the same as the above-mentioned opening width d3, and the arc portion The diameter of is substantially the same as the above-mentioned opening width d4. When the large diameter portion of the support piece 642 g on the right side is located within the range of the opening width d3, the flat portion of the large diameter portion abuts on the opening end of the moving hole 642h on the right side, so that the right side The rotation of the support piece 642 g is blocked. Therefore, when the large diameter portion of the support piece 642 g on the right side is within the range of the opening width d3, the upper movable decorative member 642A (decorative cover 642c) cannot rotate. On the other hand, when the upper movable decorative member 642A (support piece 642 g) descends along the moving hole 642h and the large diameter portion passes through the range of the opening width d3 and reaches the portion having the opening width d4, the above-mentioned flat portion Since the contact between the opening and the opening end is broken, the large diameter portion of the support piece 642g on the right side can rotate within the range of the opening width d4. As a result, when the large diameter portion of the right support piece 642 g is within the range of the opening width d4, the large diameter portion of the left and right support pieces 642 g can rotate in the moving hole 642h, so that the upper movable decorative member 642A (Decorative cover 642c) can be rotated.

With the above configuration, the upper movable decorative member 642A (second movable effect device 642) can move in the vertical direction and rotate (reverse) in the front-back direction. Of the moving holes 642h on the right side according to this embodiment, the portion (range) where the opening width is d3 regulates the rotation (reversal) operation (predetermined operation) of the upper movable decorative member 642A (support piece 642 g). Therefore, it can be said to be the above-mentioned "operation regulation means" or "operation regulation unit".

Further, as described above, the movable decorative members 641A and 642A of this embodiment have built-in moving bodies 641B and 642B, respectively. The operation by the operating bodies 641B and 642B (second effect operation) is realized by providing the following configuration. First, as shown in FIG. 55, a drive mechanism 643K for operating the operating bodies 641B and 642B is provided between the guide groove 641r and the central opening of the substrate, which is substantially in the center of the left side of the substrate 640B in the vertical direction. It is provided. This drive mechanism 643K is composed of a third motor 643M composed of a stepping motor and three circular gears 643a, 643b, 643c having teeth formed on the outer periphery thereof, and is assembled to the substrate 640B. .. Of the three circular gears 643a, 643b, 643c, the circular gear 643a located at the uppermost portion meshes with the first rack gear 643r described later, and the circular gear 643c located at the lowermost portion is the rotating shaft of the third motor 643M. The circular gear 643b, which is fixed to the (drive shaft) and is located between the circular gear 643a and the circular gear 643c, meshes with the upper and lower circular gears 643a and 643b. That is, when the third motor 643M is rotationally driven, this rotation is transmitted to the uppermost circular gear 643a via the circular gear 643c (drive gear) and the circular gear 643b (transmission gear) (FIG. FIG. 55 (a), see FIG. 58).

Further, as shown in FIG. 58, the upper movable decorative member 642A mainly includes a decorative cover 642C, an operating body 642B arranged inside the decorative cover 642C, and a drive piece 642F. Here, as described above, the upper movable decorative member 642A is inverted during movement between the standby position and the operating position, and the front and back sides of the upper movable decorative member 642A are in the standby position and in the operating position. Is reversed. Note that FIG. 58 shows a state in which the upper movable decorative member 642A reaches the operating position and becomes integrated with the lower movable decorative member 641A. Therefore, the configuration of the upper movable decorative member 642A will be described below. The direction is based on the upper movable decorative member 642A at the operating position shown in FIG. 58.

The drive piece 642F related to the upper movable decorative member 642A is arranged so as to be movable (slable) inside the decorative cover 642C. Further, one end (left end) of the moving body 642B is rotatably supported at a position substantially in the center of the decorative cover 641C, and the other end (right end) is free. The moving body 642B normally (when not operating) is entirely contained in the decorative cover 641C in a substantially horizontal state (see FIG. 58 (a)), and when operating, one end (left end) is used as a fulcrum for the other. The end is moved upward (counterclockwise) by about 90 degrees, and substantially the entire moving body 642B appears in a state of standing upward from the upper side of the decorative cover 642C (FIG. 58 (b)). reference). An opening (not shown) is formed on the upper side of the decorative cover 642C to allow the moving body 642B to enter and exit. Further, at one end (left end) of the operating body 642B, a circular gear 642v having teeth on the outer periphery is pivotally supported together with the operating body 642B so that it can rotate integrally with the operating body 642B.

Further, on the left side of the drive piece 642F, a first rack gear 643r having a tooth portion that can mesh with the outer peripheral tooth portion of the circular gear 643a of the drive mechanism 643K described above is formed, and on the right side of the drive piece 642F, an operation is performed. A second rack gear 642w having a tooth portion that meshes with the tooth portion of the circular gear 642v of the body 642B is formed. Here, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), the drive piece 642F is urged to the right by the coil spring 642q, so that the circular gear 642v does not normally rotate in the counterclockwise direction. The moving body 642B is kept in a substantially horizontal state. Then, when the third motor 643M of the drive mechanism 643K is driven (forward rotation drive) and the circular gear 643c (drive gear) is rotated counterclockwise, the circular gear 643b (transmission gear) rotates clockwise and the circular gear 643a. Rotate counterclockwise, respectively, and the drive piece 642F moves (slides) to the left due to the action of the first rack gear 643r that meshes with the circular gear 643a. By this movement (sliding) to the left, the circular gear 642v that meshes with the second rack gear 642w formed on the right side of the drive piece 642F rotates counterclockwise, and the operating body 642B operates accordingly. It appears from the upper side of the decorative cover 642C and stands upright (FIG. 58 (a) → FIG. 58 (b)). On the other hand, when the operating body 642B is in an upright state (appearing state) and the third motor 643M of the drive mechanism 643K is driven (reverse drive) and the circular gear 643c (drive gear) is rotated clockwise, the circular gear is used. The 643b (transmission gear) rotates counterclockwise, the circular gear 643a rotates clockwise, and the drive piece 642F moves (slides) to the right by the action of the first rack gear 643r that meshes with the circular gear 643a. By this movement to the right, the circular gear 642v that meshes with the second rack gear 642w rotates clockwise, and accordingly, the operating body 642B operates and is in a state of being contained inside the decorative cover 642C (FIG. 58). (B) → FIG. 58 (a)). In this way, the effect operation (second effect operation) by the moving body 642B is realized. In this embodiment, the left support piece 642 g (large diameter portion, small diameter portion) of the upper movable decorative member 642A is hollow (see FIGS. 55 (b) and 56 (b)), and the space thereof is formed. Inside, the portion where the first rack gear 643r of the drive piece 642F is formed can move left and right.

The above is the configuration relating to the upper movable decorative member 642A, but the basic configuration of the lower movable decorative member 641A is the same as that of the upper movable decorative member 642A. That is, as shown in FIG. 58, the lower movable decorative member 641A is mainly composed of a decorative cover 641C, an operating body 641B and a driving piece 641F arranged inside the decorative cover 641C, and is decorated. The structure inside the cover 641C (internal structure of the lower movable decorative member 641A) is a shape in which the structure inside the decorative cover 642C (internal structure of the upper movable decorative member 642A) related to the upper movable decorative member 642A is turned upside down. .. However, the drive piece 641F of the lower movable decorative member 641A is not provided with a rack gear corresponding to the first rack gear 643r provided on the left side of the drive piece 642F related to the upper movable decorative member 642A, and the second rack gear 641w is not provided. Only provided.

Then, on the drive piece 642F of the upper movable decorative member 642A, an inverted L-shaped engaging projection 642u (engaging portion) that protrudes downward while the upper movable decorative member 642A is in the operating position (inverted state). (See FIG. 56 (a), FIG. 58, etc.), and the tip portion (left end portion) of the engaging projection 642u may come into contact with the drive piece 641F of the lower movable decorative body 641A. A protrusion 641u is provided. Here, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), on the lower side of the decorative cover 642C related to the upper movable decorative member 642A, an engaging protrusion 642u is projected to the outside of the cover, and the drive piece 642F is moved in the left-right direction. Along with this, an opening 642x for moving the engaging projection 642u in the same direction is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the upper side of the decorative cover 641C according to the lower movable decorative member 641A and the portion facing the opening 642x is engaged with the decorative cover 642C so as to project from the lower side. An opening 641x is provided to allow the protrusion 642u to enter and to allow the drive piece 642F to move in the left-right direction with the engaging protrusion 642u inserted.

Therefore, when the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A move to the operating positions, the engaging projection 642u enters the inside of the decorative cover 641C through the opening 641x and faces the decorative covers 641C and 642C. The upper and lower long sides are in contact with each other (see FIG. 58 (a)). Here, due to the relationship between the engaging protrusion 642u, the opening 641x, and the engaged portion 641i described later (see FIGS. 56 (b), (c), 58, etc.), the engaging protrusion 642u is the decorative cover 641C. When entering the inside of the above, the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are also positioned in the front-rear and left-right directions. Specifically, the front, rear, left and right sides of the engaging protrusion 642u (inverted L-shaped portion) are surrounded by the opening end of the opening 641x and the right end of the engaged portion 641i when entering the decorative cover 641C. As a result, positioning is performed in the front-back and left-right directions.

As described above, after the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are integrated (combined) in a contact shape at the operating position, the upper movable decorative member 642A is driven by the third motor 643M (drive mechanism 643K). When the drive piece 642F moves (slides) to the left, the tip (left end) of the engagement projection 642u of the drive piece 642F abuts on the contact projection 641u of the drive piece 641F of the lower movable decorative body 641A, and the drive piece 642F. Push 641F to the left (slide). As a result, the circular gear 641v that meshes with the second rack gear 641w formed on the right side of the drive piece 641F rotates clockwise, and along with this, the operating body 641B operates and emerges from the lower side of the decorative cover 641C. It stands upright (FIG. 58 (a) → FIG. 58 (b)).

On the other hand, when the drive piece 642F of the upper movable decorative member 642A moves (slides) to the right by driving the third motor 643M (drive mechanism 643K) from this state (state of FIG. 58B), the drive piece The engaging protrusion 642u provided on the 642F also moves to the right, and following this, the drive piece 641F (contact protrusion 641u) of the lower movable decorative body 641A urges the drive piece 641F to the right. It moves (slides) to the right by the action of the coil spring 641q. Due to this movement (sliding) to the right, the circular gear 641v that meshes with the second rack gear 641w rotates counterclockwise, and along with this, the operating body 641B operates and fits inside the decorative cover 641C. (FIG. 58 (b) → FIG. 58 (a)). In this way, the effect operation (second effect operation) by the moving body 641B is realized.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the third motor 643M (drive mechanism 643K) is driven in a state where both the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are in the operating position (integrated state), the upper part is moved up. The moving body 642B (driving piece 642F) of the movable decorative member 642A operates, and the moving body 641B (driving piece 641F) of the lower movable decorative member 641A also operates in conjunction with this. Then, when the two operating bodies 641B and 642B appear (stand up) vertically (operating state), the image display device 7 is displayed in combination with the horizontally long rectangular decorative covers 641C and 642C extending in the left-right direction. It is possible to make the screen 7a appear to be divided into four parts (see FIG. 54 (b)). At this time, on the display screen 7a, a predetermined effect display (variable effect or the like) is performed in each of the four divided display areas. The moving bodies 641B and 642B and the driving pieces 641F and 642F are also referred to as "moving members".

Further, as shown in FIG. 58, the inside of the decorative cover 641C related to the lower movable decorative member 641A can be engaged with the engaging protrusion 642u (engaging portion) provided on the drive piece 642F of the upper movable decorative member 642A. The engaged portion 641i is provided. The engaged portion 641i is provided so as to be located above (directly above) the contact projection 641u of the drive piece 641F when the operating body 641B is in a non-operating horizontal state (non-operating state). (See FIG. 58 (a)). Then, when the drive piece 642F and the drive piece 641F move to the left by being driven by the third motor 643M (drive mechanism 643K), the engagement projection 642u and the contact projection 641u move to the left and engage with each other. The inverted L-shaped bent portion of the protrusion 642u enters below (directly below) the engaged portion 641i (see FIG. 58 (b)). At this time, the bent portion of the engaging protrusion 642u is engaged with the engaged portion 641i, and the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are integrated in a state of being close to each other and separated from each other in opposite directions. It will not (do not separate).

That is, when the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are in the operating position, the lower movable decorative member 641A cannot be lowered and the upper movable decorative member 642A cannot be raised, respectively. It becomes a state. Therefore, there is no concern that the lower movable decorative member 641A in the operating position descends due to its own weight (self-weight) and separates from the upper movable decorative member 642A. The engaging protrusion 642u (drive piece 642F) and the engaged portion 641i for preventing the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A in the operating position from separating from each other. Is also referred to as "separation prevention means".

Further, in this embodiment, when the upper movable decorative member 642A is not in the operating position, the circular gear 643a located at the uppermost portion of the drive mechanism 643K and the first rack gear 643r of the drive piece 642F do not mesh with each other. When the upper movable decorative member 642A is in the operating position, both gears (tooth portions of both gears) mesh with each other (see FIGS. 55 (a), 56 (a), and the like). Then, after the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A have moved from the standby position to the operating position (after the first effect operation) and before the driving of the third motor 643M (drive mechanism 643K), the upper movable decoration is still performed. Since the drive piece 642F of the member 642A does not move and is in the initial position, and the engagement protrusion 642u described above is not engaged with the engaged portion 641i (see FIG. 58A), at this time, The downward movement of the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upward movement of the upper movable decorative member 642A are both permitted (unlocked state). In this state, that is, after the first effect operation and before the start of the second effect operation in which the operating bodies 641B and 642B of each movable decorative member are in an upright state, the third motor 643M is to start the second effect operation. When (drive mechanism 643K) is driven to rotate the circular gear 643a counterclockwise, the rotational force is transmitted to the first rack gear 643r of the drive piece 642F. At this time, since the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are in the unlocked state as described above, when the force from the circular gear 643a is applied to the first rack gear 643r in this state, the upper movable decorative member There is a risk that the 642A (drive piece 642F) will rise slightly upward. In this case, the meshing between the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r becomes insufficient, and the operating bodies 641B and 642B (drive pieces 641F and 642F) do not operate, or they operate but do not operate smoothly. , May lead to malfunction.

Therefore, in this embodiment, after the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A have moved from the standby position to the operating position (after the first effect operation), the driving of the third motor 643M (drive mechanism 643K) is started. That is, at the start of the effect operation (second effect operation) by the movable decorative members 641A, 642A (moving bodies 641B, 642B) at the operation position, the upper movable decorative member 642A moves upward (position shift). ) Is provided (movement prevention function). Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 55 (a) and 56 (a), the vertical movement of the left side sliding body 642s (convex portion 642t) of the upper movable decorative member 642A on the left side of the base 640B is performed. The guide groove 642r (guide rail) for guiding is provided with a haunting body 642z that can appear and disappear in the guide groove 642r. The infested body 642z does not protrude (immerse) in the guide groove 642r when the upper movable decorative member 642A is not in the operating position, and protrudes into the guide groove 642r when the upper movable decorative member 642A is in the operating position. (See FIG. 57 (c)). When the infested body 642z does not protrude into the guide groove 642r, the sliding body 642s (convex portion 642t) can be freely moved up and down without being hindered.

When the upper movable decorative member 642A is in the operating position, the infested body 642z protrudes into the guide groove 642r, so that the infested body 642z is the convex portion 642t of the sliding body 642s in the operating position together with the upper movable decorative member 642A. It is in a state of engaging (contacting) with (see FIG. 57 (c)). As a result, the upward movement of the convex portion 642t (sliding body 642s) in the guide groove 642r is prevented, and accordingly, the upward movement (positional deviation) of the upper movable decorative member 642A is also prevented. In this embodiment, a solenoid (hereinafter also referred to as “infested body solenoid”) (hereinafter, also referred to as “infested body solenoid”) (not shown) is provided on the back surface side of the substrate 640B as an electric drive source for performing the infestation operation of the infestation body 642z, and is a sub-control board. It is assumed that the haunting body 642z is haunted (driving the haunting body solenoid) under the control of 90.

In this way, when driving the third motor 643M (drive mechanism 643K), the infested body 642z is projected into the guide groove 642r to prevent (prevent) the upward movement (positional deviation) of the upper movable decorative member 642A. This prevents the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r (the teeth of the circular gear 643 and the teeth of the first rack gear 643r) that mesh with each other from being separated from each other. As a result, when the circular gear 643a starts to rotate by the drive of the third motor 643M, the rotational force is firmly applied to the first rack gear 643r, and the meshing between the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r is initially started to rotate. (That is, it is possible to make it sufficient from the beginning of the second effect operation), and it is possible to suppress poor meshing (insufficient meshing). It is also possible to suppress so-called backlash.

Here, these things are "moved" including the haunting body 642z, the haunting body solenoid (electrical drive source) that performs the haunting operation of the haunting body 642z, and the sub control board 90 (sub control unit, microcomputer for effect control). Also called "preventive measures". Further, the circular gear 643a of the drive mechanism 643K is also referred to as a "first gear", and the tooth portion provided on the circular gear 643a is also referred to as a "first tooth portion", and the first rack gear 643r of the drive piece 642F. This is also referred to as a "second gear", and the tooth portion provided on the first rack gear 643r is also referred to as a "second tooth portion".

Further, in the present embodiment, when the upper movable decorative member 642A moves between the standby position and the operating position, the upper movable decorative member 642A is inverted in the front-rear direction, which is upwardly movable. This is because the engagement protrusion 642u is provided on the drive piece 642F of the decorative member 642A. That is, when the upper movable decorative member 642A is in the operating position, the engaging projection 642u protrudes from the lower side of the decorative cover 642C and is exposed to the outside. In this state, the upper movable decorative member 642A is in the standby position. If it occurs at any time, the engagement projection 642u may appear on the upper part of the display screen 7a, which may hinder the visual recognition of the effect display. In addition, the appearance (design) around the upper part (decorative member 13) of the center decorative body 10 may be deteriorated. In view of these facts, in the present embodiment, the upper movable decorative member 642A can be inverted (rotated), and when the upper movable decorative member 642A is in the standby position, the engaging protrusion 642u protrudes to the lower side of the decorative cover 642C. Instead, it is hidden behind the decorative member 13 (see FIGS. 53, 55 (a), and the like). It is also possible not to perform such a reversing operation of the upper movable decorative member 642A. For example, if the engaging protrusion 642u protrudes downward when the upper movable decorative member 642A is in the standby position, the engaging protrusion 642u is not exposed to the outside and becomes invisible (or difficult to see). It is not necessary to invert the movable decorative member 642A.

Next, the movable decorative member operation process (S5302) of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 59. This movable decorative member operation process (S5302) is a process performed by the above-mentioned 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), and replaces the movable decorative member operation process (S4302) of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, as the variable effect pattern of the effect symbol 8, a variable effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “fourth variable effect pattern”) accompanied by execution of the movable effect by the movable decorative members 641A and 642A is provided. Therefore, in the S5601, it is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern set at the start of the variation effect (the variation effect pattern set in the above-mentioned S4505) is the fourth variation effect pattern, and the fourth variation effect pattern can be used. If (YES in S5601), the process proceeds to S5602, and if it is not the fourth variable effect pattern (NO in S4501), the movable decorative members 641A and 642A will not be operated, so the process is completed. It should be noted that the fourth variation effect pattern can be provided one or more.

Next, in the S5602, drive data (operation pattern data) for operating the movable decorative members 641A and 642A (movable effect devices 641,642) in the current variation effect (variation effect based on the variation effect pattern set in S4505). Is determined whether or not has been set (S5602), if it has been set (YES in S5602), the process shifts to S5604 processing, and if it has not been set yet (NO in S5602), the fourth change this time. Set the drive data according to the production pattern (S5603). Specifically, the drive data (drive data related to the execution of the first effect operation) of the first motors 641Ma and 642Ma that move the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A up and down, and the lower movable decoration at the operation position. Drive data of the third motor 643M (drive mechanism 643K) for operating the operating bodies 641B, 642B (drive pieces 641F, 642F) of the member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A (drive data related to the execution of the second effect operation). Is set (S5603).

Next, in the S5604, whether or not it is the start timing of the movable effect, that is, the start timing of the operation of moving the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A in the standby position to the operation positions (first effect operation). It is determined whether or not it is (S5604). As a result, when it is the start timing of the movable effect (YES in S5604), the first motors 641Ma and 642Ma are driven in the forward rotation (S5605). By the forward rotation drive, the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A move toward the operation position (near the vertical center of the display screen 7a) (first effect operation).

Next, in S5606, it is determined whether or not the operating position sensor is ON (S5606), and if it is ON (YES in S5606), the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A have reached the operating position, respectively. Therefore, the drive of the first motors 641Ma and 642Ma is stopped (S5607), and the process proceeds to the process of S5609 (FIG. 60). As a result, the movable decorative members 641A and 642A are stopped at the operating position (see FIGS. 54 (a), 56 (a), 58 (a), 51 and the like). On the other hand, if the operating position sensor is not ON (NO in S5606), the process proceeds to the process of S5609 without performing the process related to the drive stop of the first motors 641Ma and 642Ma.

Further, when it is determined by the above-mentioned S5604 that it is not the start timing of the movable effect (NO in S5604), whether or not the first motors 641Ma and 642Ma are being driven in the forward direction, that is, the movable decorative members 641A and 642A are on standby. It is determined whether or not it is moving from the position to the operating position (S5608), and if it is in forward rotation drive (moving) (YES in S5608), the processing of S5606 is performed and the forward rotation drive is in progress (movement). If it is not (Medium) (NO in S5608), it shifts to the processing of S5609.

Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit 90) is displayed on the display screen 7a in accordance with the movement of the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A to the operation position (first effect operation). The display area (effect symbol display area 7b) is divided into upper and lower parts, and as shown in FIG. 54 (a), after the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A reach the operating position, the moving body 641B , The two-screen effect display that develops the variable effect in the upper and lower two display areas is performed until the operation start timing of 642B arrives. This two-screen effect display is performed based on the fourth variable effect pattern. Regarding the two-screen effect display, a pattern that is completed by a variation effect (one variation) based on the fourth variation effect pattern or a predetermined pattern after starting the two-screen effect display with the variation effect based on the fourth variation effect pattern. It is possible to provide some patterns such as a pattern in which the two-screen effect display is continued until the end condition (predetermined time, predetermined number of fluctuations, etc.) is satisfied.

Next, in S5609 (FIG. 60), whether or not it is the operation start timing (second operation start timing) of the operating bodies 641B and 642B (drive pieces 641F and 642F) of the movable decorative members 641A and 642A that have reached the operating position. Is determined (S5609). As a result, when it is determined that it is the second operation start timing (YES in S5609), the infestation solenoid is turned on (S5610), and the third motor 643M is driven in the forward direction (S5611). By turning on the haunting body solenoid, the haunting body 642z protrudes into the guide groove 642r, whereby the upward movement (positional deviation) of the upper movable decorative member 642A is prevented (FIG. 56 (a)). See). Further, the forward rotation drive (S5611) of the third motor 643M causes the circular gear 643c to rotate counterclockwise, the circular gear 643b to rotate clockwise, and the circular gear 643a to rotate counterclockwise. , The drive pieces 641F and 642F move to the left, and the operating bodies 641B and 642B appear (stand up) on the front side of the display screen 7a (FIG. 58 (a) → FIG. 58 (b), FIG. 54 (FIG. 54). b) etc.).

In S5611, the third motor 643M is driven in the forward direction by a predetermined number of steps according to the rotation speed of the gear required to move the drive pieces 641F and 642F in order to make the operating bodies 641B and 642B appear. .. Further, the haunting solenoid turned on in S5610 is turned off shortly after the start of the forward rotation drive of the third motor 643M (for example, 1 second later). By moving the drive piece 642F to the left, the engaging protrusion 642u engages with the engaged portion 641i, and the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are in a state of not separating from each other, and the upper movable decorative member 642A. Is immovable upwards. That is, by engaging the engaging protrusion 642u and the engaged portion 641i, the upper movable decorative member 642A is prevented from moving upward (positional deviation), and the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r can be sufficiently engaged with each other. Because. In this sense, it can be said that the engaging protrusion 642u and the engaged portion 641i also function as the above-mentioned "movement prevention means". However, it may be configured to turn on the infested body solenoid (to project the infested body 642z) while driving the third motor 643M. This is because it is effective in maintaining a sufficient meshing state between the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r.

Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit 90) divides the display area (effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen 7a, which is previously divided into upper and lower parts, in accordance with the appearance of the operating bodies 641B and 642B. Further, the effect of dividing into two to the left and right is performed, and after the moving bodies 641B and 642B completely appear (stand up) as shown in FIG. 54 (b), a variable effect is performed in the four display areas over a predetermined time. Performs a four-screen effect display to be developed. This four-screen effect display is performed based on the fourth variable effect pattern. Regarding the 4-screen effect display, a pattern that is completed by a variation effect (one variation) based on the 4th variation effect pattern or a predetermined pattern after starting the 4-screen effect display with the variation effect based on the 4th variation effect pattern. It is possible to provide some patterns such as a pattern in which the four-screen effect display is continued until the end condition (predetermined time, predetermined number of fluctuations, etc.) is satisfied.

Next, in S5612, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the movable effect (S5612), and if it is the end timing (YES in S5612), the third motor 643M is reversely driven (S5613). This reverse drive is a predetermined number of steps according to the rotation speed of the gear required to move the drive pieces 641F and 642F in order to accommodate the operating bodies 641B and 642B in the appearing (standing) state in their original positions. Only, the third motor 643M is driven in reverse. In this case, in principle, the moving bodies 641B and 642B are driven in the reverse direction with the same number of steps as the forward rotation drive (S5611) when they appear. After the processing of S5613, the first motors 641Ma and 642Ma are reversely driven (S5614). By the reverse drive, the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A, which were in the operating position, move toward the standby position, respectively. It should be noted that while the third motor 643M is being driven by the processing of S5613, the haunting body solenoid may be turned on (the haunting body 642z is projected). This is because it is effective in maintaining a sufficient meshing state between the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r.

Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit 90) returns the operating bodies 641B and 642B to their original positions (S5613), and moves the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A to the standby positions. In accordance with (S5614), the return effect display is performed with the display area (effect symbol display area 7b) displayed on the display screen 7a as one original area.

Next, in S5615, it is determined whether or not the standby position sensor is ON (S5615), and if it is ON (YES in S5606), the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A have reached the standby position, respectively. Therefore, the drive of the first motors 641Ma and 642Ma is stopped (S5607), and the process is completed. Further, when it is determined in the above-mentioned S5612 that it is not the end timing of the movable effect (NO in S5612), whether or not the first motors 641Ma and 642Ma are being driven in reverse, that is, the movable decorative members 641A and 642A are in the operating position. It is determined whether or not the vehicle is moving toward the standby position (S5617), and if it is being driven in reverse (moving) (YES in S5617), the processing of S5615 is performed and the motor is being driven in reverse (moving). If not (NO in S5617), the process ends.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above second embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, the movable decorative member may be displaced in the front-rear direction in addition to the vertical movement (in the second embodiment, the lower movable decorative member 641A corresponds). Depending on the position of the movable decorative member, the predetermined operation may be infeasible (regulated) or feasible (restricted) (in Example 2, the upper movable decorative member 642A corresponds), so that the effect of diversifying the effect of the effect such as the effect of the effect. It is possible to play.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are in a state of being close to each other in the operating position (second state), the engaging protrusion 642u is engaged. By engaging with the portion 641i, the movable decorative members do not separate from each other. As a result, it is possible to maintain the state in which the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are integrated (combined) in an abutting manner, and to improve the appearance of the entire movable decorative member.

Moreover, the engagement between the engaging protrusion 642u and the engaged portion 641i is the operation of the moving bodies 641B and 642B (second effect operation) in the state where the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are integrated. The operation of the moving bodies 641B and 642B (second effect operation) is performed in a state where the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are firmly maintained in close proximity (integration). .. As a result, it is possible to obtain a movable effect with good appearance and high quality, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect. In the second embodiment, the lower movable decorative member 641A is provided with the engaged portion 641i, and the upper movable decorative member 642A is provided with the engaging protrusion 642u, but this relationship may be reversed. That is, the internal structures of the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are upside down from those shown in the above embodiment, an upward engaging portion is provided on the drive piece 641F, and the upper movable decorative member 642A is engaged. A joint may be provided. In this case, the drive piece related to the lower movable decorative member 641A is moved left and right by the drive of the third motor 643M.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are integrated at the operating position, the engaging projection 642u of the upper movable decorative member 642A is the lower movable decorative member. It enters the decorative cover 641C through the opening 641x of 641A. At this time, since the engaging projection 642u passes through the opening 641x, the front and rear of the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are accompanied by the passage. Directional positioning is done. As a result, it is possible to facilitate the operation related to the integration (coalescence) of the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A, and it is possible to obtain a high-quality movable effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A move to the substantially center (operating position) of the display screen 7a to move the center left and right direction of the screen. The members 641A and 642A cover the members, and the two-screen effect display is performed accordingly. Further, in that state, the moving bodies 641B and 642B appear above and below the movable decorative members 641A and 642A, so that the moving bodies 641B and 642B cover the central vertical direction of the display screen 7a, and the four-screen effect display is displayed accordingly. conduct. In this way, by performing an effect (2-screen effect, 4-screen effect) in which the movable effect by the movable decorative member or the moving body and the effect display on the display screen are linked, the movable decorative member or the effect display content is changed. It is possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the third motor 643M is operated to make the operating bodies 641B and 642B appear (second effect operation) while the movable decorative members 641A and 642A are in the operating position. When driving (drive mechanism 643K), the infestation body 642z is projected into the guide groove 642r, and the upper movable decorative member 642A is moved upward (upward movement) of the sliding body 642s to guide the movement (vertical movement), that is, upward movement. It is intended to prevent the decorative member 642A from moving upward. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r (the teeth of the circular gear 643 and the teeth of the first rack gear 643r) that mesh with each other when the upper movable decorative member 642A is in the operating position from being separated from each other. This makes it possible to firmly maintain the meshed state between the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r. As a result, poor meshing (insufficient meshing) of the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r is less likely to occur, and the second effect operation can be smoothly performed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when the circular gear 643a is rotated by the drive of the third motor 643M, the first rack gear 643r (second gear) that meshes with the circular gear 643a operates to drive the drive piece 642F. Moves in the left-right direction, and with this as an opportunity, the operation of the operating body 642B related to the upper movable decorative member 642A and the operation of the operating body 641B related to the lower movable decorative member 641A are performed in conjunction with each other. There is. Therefore, by driving one third motor 643M (drive mechanism 643K), it is possible to operate a plurality of (two in this example) operating bodies 641B and 642B. This makes it possible to diversify the effect of the effect with a simple configuration and enhance the effect of the effect.

Although Examples 1 and 2 have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. However, it extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can be easily replaced from them, and it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2, the movable effect is performed as a part of the variable effect (included in the variable effect pattern), but it may be performed as a notice effect (included in the advance notice pattern).

Further, in the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2, each movable decorative member is moved in the vertical direction substantially parallel to the display screen 7 (game board surface), but is moved in the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction. May be good. Further, in the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2, each of the two movable decorative members is provided vertically (opposite) and each is moved in the vertical direction. However, for example, each of the two movable decorative members is provided. It may be provided so as to face each other on the left and right, and each may be moved in the left-right direction. Alternatively, it is possible to provide three or more movable decorative members.

Further, the configuration and shape of the movable decorative member, the effect operation when the movable decorative member is in the operation position (second effect operation), and the like are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and are movable when the movable effect is executed. Appropriately design in consideration of the operating space (for example, the space on the front side of the display screen) of the decorative member and various movable members (moving members) attached thereto, the size of the movable decorative member (operating member), the design, etc. Is possible. For example, with respect to the first embodiment, the rotation operation (second effect operation) when the movable decorative member is in the operation position may be configured to be able to rotate in all directions (360 degrees), and an operation other than rotation (for example, front and back). -It may be configured to perform left-right reciprocating movement, vibration, etc.). Further, in the first embodiment, the rear decorative body of the movable decorative member is rotated in a direction parallel to the display screen 7a, but the rotation direction may be, for example, a direction perpendicular to the display screen 7a. Yes, or it is also possible to adopt a production operation in which rotation in a parallel direction and rotation in a vertical direction are mixed. Further, in the first embodiment, two decorative bodies (front decorative body and rear decorative body) are provided, but the number of decorative bodies may be one or three or more.

Further, with respect to the above-mentioned second embodiment, the operating bodies 641B and 642B are operated (second effect operation) by using the so-called rack & pinion configuration by engaging the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r. It is also possible to adopt a configuration (mechanism) other than rack & pinion. Further, in the second embodiment, the drive piece and the operating body are completely independent members, but the driving piece and the operating body may be connected by a link mechanism as an integrated product, and this may be operated by a rack and pinion mechanism. May be. Further, in the second embodiment, an effect display linked with a movable effect such as a two-screen effect display or a four-screen effect display is performed along with the operation of the moving body (second effect operation) after the movable decorative member moves to the operation position. Although it was supposed to be performed, the mode of the effect display performed in cooperation with the movable effect is not limited to this.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the operation of the operating body 642B according to the upper movable decorative member 642A and the operating body 641B according to the lower movable decorative member 641A are triggered by the movement of the drive piece 642F of the upper movable decorative member 642A. It was supposed to be performed in conjunction with the operation of. Instead of this, the operation of the operating body 642B (upper operating body) and the operation of the operating body 641B (lower operating body) may be performed independently. For example, each of the upper movable decorative member 642A and the lower movable decorative member 641A is provided with an electric drive source (motor or the like) for operating each moving body in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above, and each drive source is provided. May be used to drive the moving body to operate the moving body. In this case, if the drive timing of each drive source is the same, the operation timing of each operating body is also the same (similar to the second embodiment), but if the drive timing of each drive source is different, the operation of each operating body is the same. The timing can be different. By making the timings different in this way, for example, only the operating body 642B (upper operating body) may be operated while the upper movable decorative member 642A and the lower movable decorative member 641A are in the operating position, or the operating body 641B ( It is possible to operate only the lower moving body), and as a result, in addition to the above-mentioned two-screen effect display and four-screen effect display, three-screen effect display is also possible.

Further, in the second embodiment described above, when the third motor 643M is driven in order to perform the operation (second effect operation) of causing the operating bodies 641B and 642B to appear in the state where the movable decorative members 641A and 642A are in the operating position. The infested body 642z is projected into the guide groove 642r to prevent the upper movable decorative member 642A from moving upward (movement prevention means). That is, the upper movable decorative member 642A is mechanically (mechanically) prevented from moving upward. Instead of this, the holding force (excitation holding torque) when the first motor 642Ma is stopped in the energized state is used to prevent the upper movable decorative member 642A from moving upward when driving the third motor 643M. It may be done. In this way, a mechanical mechanism for moving the upper movable decorative member 642A upward, in other words, a mechanical mechanism for preventing the circular gear 643a and the first rack gear 643r from separating from each other is separately provided. There is no need, and it is possible to provide movement prevention means in software.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, when the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are in the operating position (when they are integrated), the engaging protrusion 642u on the upper movable decorative member side and the lower movable decorative member side The structure is such that the movable decorative members are prevented from being separated from each other by engaging with the engaged portion 641i, but the configuration for preventing the separation is not limited to this. For example, a magnet is provided on each contact surface side (for example, the opposite long sides of the decorative covers 641C and 642C) when the lower movable decorative member 641A and the upper movable decorative member 642A are integrated in a contact shape at the operating position. , The structure may be configured to prevent the two from separating by utilizing the attractive force of the magnet. Further, it may be configured to prevent the two from being separated by another engaging structure (locking structure) different from that of the second embodiment described above.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been exemplified by applying the present invention to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation function based on the type of the jackpot symbol. Not limited to. For example, the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a probabilistic operation opening, and a probability fluctuation function is provided based on whether or not the game ball has passed (V passage) during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V-certain machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a special area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and the game ball entered in the large winning opening during the small hit game. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 and type 2 type pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit is obtained when passing through a specific area (passing through V) and a big hit game is executed based on the passing through the V.

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Hereinafter, reference inventions derived based on the embodiments (Examples) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed.

First, conventionally, the identification information is variablely displayed based on the fact that the game ball flowing down on the game board surface (game area) enters the starting port, and the result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. Some gaming machines that perform special games that are advantageous to the player are provided with a movable effect device capable of performing a predetermined effect operation (movable effect) according to the variable display of the identification information. The movable effect device is often provided around the display screen for effect display located in the substantially center of the game area, and as one of the effect operations in this case, a movable member (movable accessory) constituting the movable effect device is provided. ) Moves to the front side of the display screen (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-34316). However, there is a problem that the effect operation in which the movable member (movable accessory) simply moves along the display screen is simple, and the change is scarce as a movable effect. In view of the above circumstances, a reference invention capable of diversifying the effect of the movable member and enhancing the effect of the movable effect is shown below.

1-1. A game board with a game area formed,
Movable production means that can execute a predetermined movable effect,
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The movable effect means has a movable member that can move in the surface direction of the game board.
The movable member is movable between a predetermined first position and a second position, and the movable member is movable with respect to the board surface of the gaming board when it is in the first position and when it is in the second position. A gaming machine characterized by different vertical positions.

1-1. Above. In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the movable member of the movable effect means is movable in the surface direction of the gaming board, and can move between a predetermined first position and a second position. Then, the position of the movable member in the direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board is different depending on whether the movable member is present at the first position or the second position. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect operation that causes a difference in the vertical positional relationship while moving the movable member in the surface direction of the game board, and it is possible to diversify the effect operation by the movable member (movable effect means). Will be.

1-2. 1-1. Above. In the pachinko machine
Equipped with an effect display means that can execute a predetermined effect display,
The movable member moves toward the front side of the display surface of the effect display means, and when it is in the first position, it approaches the display surface, and when it is in the second position, it moves away from the display surface. A featured gaming machine.

1-2. In the gaming machine, the movable member can move to the front side of the display surface of the effect display means, and the distance (clearance) between the movable member and the display surface may become narrower depending on the position of the movable member. (1st position), widening (2nd position). By taking advantage of such a change in the distance between the movable member and the display surface, it is possible to diversify the effect operation by the movable member (movable effect means).

1-3. 1-1. Above. Or 1-2. In the pachinko machine
A stage unit capable of receiving and rolling a game ball flowing down the game area is provided.
The first position is a position close to the stage portion, and the second position is a position away from the stage portion.
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the movable member is at least in the first position, the movable member is separated from the front side of the board of the game board in the direction of the back side of the board.

1-3. Above. The gaming machine is equipped with a stage portion capable of receiving and rolling a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area, and the movable member is at a position close to the stage portion (first position) and away from the stage portion. It will be possible to move between the position (second position). Then, when the movable member is at a position close to the stage portion (first position), the movable member is in a state of being present at a position away from the front side of the board surface of the game board toward the back side of the board surface. This makes it possible to diversify the effect operation by the movable member (movable effect means) while preventing the function of the stage portion from being impaired.

1-4. 1-1. Above. Or 1-3. In any one of the gaming machines
The first position is the standby position of the movable member, and the second position is the operating position of the movable member.
The movable member is a gaming machine characterized in that it can perform a predetermined effect operation when it is in the second position.

1-4. Above. In the gaming machine, the movable member can move between the standby position (first position) and the operating position (second position). Then, when the movable member is in the operating position (second position), the movable member can execute a predetermined effect operation. For this reason, when the movable member is moved from the standby position (first position) to the operating position (second position), the position is changed in the vertical direction while moving in the plane direction, and then the effect operation by the movable member is further performed. Can be executed. This makes it possible to make the effect operation by the movable member (movable effect means) rich in variety.

2-1. A special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed based on the identification information display means for displaying the variation of the identification information and the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result. It ’s a game machine,
Equipped with a movable effect means that can execute a predetermined movable effect,
The movable effect means has a movable member that can move in the plane direction on the front side of the display surface of the identification information display means.
The movable member is movable between a predetermined first position and a second position, and is perpendicular to the display surface when it is in the first position and when it is in the second position. A gaming machine characterized by different positions.

2-1 above. In the gaming machine, the movable member of the movable effect means can move in the surface direction on the front side of the display surface of the identification information display means, and moves between the first position and the second position. ing. The position of the movable member in the direction perpendicular to the display surface differs depending on whether the movable member is present at the first position or the second position. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect operation that causes a difference in the vertical positional relationship while moving the movable member in the surface direction of the display surface, and it is possible to diversify the effect operation by the movable member (movable effect means). Will be.

2-2. 2-1 above. In the pachinko machine
A gaming machine characterized in that the movable member approaches the display surface when it is in the first position and separates from the display surface when it is in the second position.

2-2 above. In the gaming machine, the distance (clearance) between the movable member and the display surface may be narrowed (first position) or widened depending on the position of the movable member moving on the front side of the display surface of the identification information display means. (Second position). Utilizing such a change in the distance between the movable member and the display surface, it is possible to diversify the effect operation by the movable member (movable effect means).

2-3. 2-1 above. Or 2-2. In the pachinko machine
A game board with a game area formed,
A stage unit capable of receiving and rolling a game ball flowing down the game area,
Equipped with
The first position is a position close to the stage portion, and the second position is a position away from the stage portion.
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the movable member is at least in the first position, the movable member is separated from the front side of the board of the game board in the direction of the back side of the board.

2-3. Above. The gaming machine is equipped with a stage portion capable of receiving and rolling a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area, and the movable member is at a position close to the stage portion (first position) and away from the stage portion. It will be possible to move between the position (second position). Then, when the movable member is at a position close to the stage portion (first position), the movable member is in a state of being present at a position away from the front side of the board surface of the game board toward the back side of the board surface. This makes it possible to diversify the effect operation by the movable member (movable effect means) while preventing the function of the stage portion from being impaired.

2-4. 2-1 above. Or 2-3. In any one of the gaming machines
The first position is the standby position of the movable member, and the second position is the operating position of the movable member.
The movable member is a gaming machine characterized in that it can perform a predetermined effect operation when it is in the second position.

2-4. In the gaming machine, the movable member can move between the standby position (first position) and the operating position (second position). Then, when the movable member is in the operating position (second position), the movable member can execute a predetermined effect operation. For this reason, when the movable member is moved from the standby position (first position) to the operating position (second position), the position is changed in the vertical direction while moving in the plane direction, and then the effect operation by the movable member is further performed. Can be executed. This makes it possible to make the effect operation by the movable member (movable effect means) rich in variety.

3-1. A game board with a game area formed,
Movable production means that can execute a predetermined movable effect,
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The movable effect means has a movable member that can move in the surface direction of the game board.
An operation regulating means for restricting a predetermined operation of the movable member is provided at a predetermined position within the movement range of the movable member.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the movable member moves and deviates from the predetermined position, the regulation by the operation regulating means is released and the predetermined operation of the movable member can be executed.

Above 3-1. In the gaming machine, the movable member of the movable effect means can be moved in the surface direction of the game board, and when the movable member is located at a predetermined position within the moving range, the predetermined operation by the movable member is performed by the operation regulating means. Be regulated. Then, when the movable member moves and deviates from the predetermined position, the regulation by the operation regulating means is released, and the predetermined operation of the movable member can be executed. As a result, depending on the position of the movable member that moves in the plane direction, it is possible to generate a state in which a predetermined operation by the movable member cannot be executed (a state in which it is regulated) and a state in which it can be executed (a state in which it is not regulated). Therefore, it is possible to diversify the production operation by the movable member (movable production means).

3-2. Above 3-1. In the pachinko machine
The movable effect means is provided on a predetermined frame member.
The frame member is provided with a movement permitting means for allowing the movable member to move.
The operation restricting means is a gaming machine characterized in that it is provided integrally with the movement permitting means.

3-2. In the gaming machine, the frame member provided with the movable effect means is provided with a movement permitting means for allowing the movable member to move, and an operation regulating means is provided integrally with the movement permitting means. .. As a result, the movable member has a simple configuration that integrates the means for allowing the movable member to move within the movement range and the means for making the predetermined operation of the movable member infeasible (regulated) or feasible (deregulated). It is possible to diversify the production operation by (movable production means).

3-3. Above 3-1. Or 3-2. In the pachinko machine
The predetermined operation is a position of the movable member, which is an operation of making the position in the direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board different.

3-3. In the gaming machine, the predetermined operation of the movable member, which can be executed by removing the regulation by the operation regulating means, is an operation of changing the position of the movable member in the direction perpendicular to the game board surface. As a result, it is possible to realize an effect operation such as changing the vertical position of the movable member while moving the movable member in the surface direction of the game board.

3-4. Above 3-1. Or 3-3. In any one of the gaming machines
A plurality of the movable members are provided, and the movable member is provided.
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation restricting means is provided for each of the plurality of movable members.

3-4. In the gaming machine, a plurality of movable members are provided, and an operation regulating means is provided for each of the plurality of movable members. As a result, it is possible to diversify the effect operation by assuming that a predetermined operation based on the movement in the plane direction and the deregulation can be executed for each of the plurality of movable members.

4-1. An effect display means that can execute a predetermined effect display,
Movable production means that can execute a predetermined movable effect,
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The movable effect means has a movable member that can move on the front side of the display surface of the effect display means.
An operation regulating means for restricting a predetermined operation of the movable member is provided at a predetermined position within the movement range of the movable member.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the movable member moves and deviates from the predetermined position, the regulation by the motion regulating means is released and the predetermined motion of the movable member can be executed.

Above 4-1. In the gaming machine, the movable member of the movable effect means can move on the front side of the display surface of the effect display means, and when the movable member is at a predetermined position within the movement range, the predetermined operation by the movable member is performed. It is regulated by operation regulation means. Then, when the movable member moves and deviates from the predetermined position, the regulation by the operation regulating means is released, and the predetermined operation of the movable member can be executed. As a result, depending on the position of the movable member that moves toward the front side of the display surface of the effect display means, a state in which a predetermined operation by the movable member cannot be executed (regulated state) and a state in which the predetermined operation can be performed (unregulated state) occur. It is possible to diversify the effect operation by the movable member (movable effect means).

4-2. Above 4-1. In the pachinko machine
The movable effect means is provided on a predetermined frame member.
The frame member is provided with a movement permitting means for allowing the movable member to move.
The operation restricting means is a gaming machine characterized in that it is provided integrally with the movement permitting means.

4-2 above. In the gaming machine, the frame member provided with the movable effect means is provided with a movement permitting means for allowing the movable member to move, and an operation regulating means is provided integrally with the movement permitting means. .. As a result, the movable member has a simple configuration that integrates the means for allowing the movable member to move within the movement range and the means for making the predetermined operation of the movable member infeasible (regulated) or feasible (deregulated). It is possible to diversify the production operation by (movable production means).

4-3. Above 4-1. Or 4-2. In the pachinko machine
The predetermined operation is a position of the movable member, which is an operation of making the position in the direction perpendicular to the display surface of the effect display means different.

4-3. In the gaming machine, the predetermined operation of the movable member, which can be executed by removing the regulation by the operation regulating means, is an operation of changing the position of the movable member in the direction perpendicular to the game board surface. As a result, it is possible to realize an effect operation in which the movable member is moved toward the front side of the display surface of the effect display means and the vertical position of the movable member is also changed.

4-4. Above 4-1. Or 4-3. In any one of the gaming machines
A plurality of the movable members are provided, and the movable member is provided.
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation restricting means is provided for each of the plurality of movable members.

4-4. In the gaming machine, a plurality of movable members are provided, and an operation regulating means is provided for each of the plurality of movable members. As a result, it is possible to diversify the effect operation by assuming that a predetermined operation based on the movement of the display surface of the effect display means on the front side and the deregulation can be executed for each of the plurality of movable members.

Further, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines, there is a machine in which a pair of movable members (movable accessories) appear on the front side of the display screen to perform a movable effect in which the two are united in a contact shape (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007). -Refer to Japanese Patent Publication No. 252532). In a gaming machine that performs such a movable effect, when a pair of movable members are combined and operated, if the contact between the two is insufficient, or if the position shifts during or after the operation, the movable members are moved. There is a concern that the boundary between the slingshots will be conspicuous and the overall appearance will be poor, which in turn will give the player the impression that the quality of the movable production is low. In view of the above circumstances, reference inventions capable of improving the quality of the movable effect and enhancing the effect of the effect are shown below.

5-1. A gaming machine equipped with a movable effect means capable of performing a predetermined movable effect.
The movable effect means has at least a first movable member and a second movable member, a first state in which the movable members are separated from each other, and a second state in which the movable members are in close proximity to each other. It is possible to take a state and
A gaming machine characterized in that the first movable member and the second movable member can be prevented from separating from each other in the second state.

Above 5-1. In the gaming machine, the movable effect means has at least a first movable member and a second movable member, and the first movable member and the second movable member are in close proximity to each other (second state). It is configured to prevent the two from separating from each other. As a result, when the first movable member and the second movable member are in the second state, it is possible to improve the appearance by maintaining the state, and by extension, a high-quality movable effect is realized. It becomes possible.

In the reference invention, the movable effect means has at least a first movable member and a second movable member. However, for example, a third movable member, a fourth movable member, and the like, 3 It may have the above-mentioned movable member. In this case, at least two of the three or more movable members can be prevented from separating from each other, and at least two of the three movable members can be prevented from separating from each other. It is possible to take a configuration that can prevent two or more movable members from separating from each other.

5-2. Above 5-1. In the pachinko machine
A gaming machine characterized in that the first movable member and the second movable member are arranged so as to face each other in the vertical direction.

Above 5-2. In the gaming machine, the first movable member and the second movable member are arranged so as to face each other in the vertical direction. Here, in the second state, among the first movable member and the second movable member, the movable member located particularly below may be separated from the movable member located above due to its own weight (self-weight). However, since it is possible to prevent the movable members from separating from each other, it is possible to maintain the second state even when the first movable member and the second movable member face each other in the vertical direction.

5-3. Above 5-1. Or 5-2. In the pachinko machine
An engaging portion is provided on one of the first movable member and the second movable member, and an engaged portion is provided on the other.
A gaming machine characterized in that the engaging portion engages with the engaged portion in the second state to prevent the first movable member and the second movable member from separating from each other.

5-3. In the gaming machine, the first movable member and the second movable member are seconded by engaging the engaging portion provided on one of the first movable member and the second movable member and the engaged portion provided on the other. It is designed to prevent the two from separating when they are in a state. This makes it possible to increase the certainty of maintaining the first movable member and the second movable member in the second state, and to contribute to the realization of a high-quality movable effect.

5-4. 5-3. In the pachinko machine
In the second state, the movable effect means can execute a predetermined effect operation by integrating the first movable member and the second movable member.
At least one of the movable members includes an operating member that can be operated when performing the predetermined effect operation.
The engaging portion is provided on the operating member, and is characterized in that it engages with the engaged portion by the operation of the operating member.

5-4. In the gaming machine of the above, when the movable effect means sets the first movable member and the second movable member in the second state, both can be integrated to perform the effect operation. Here, the movable member (one of the movable members) to which the above-mentioned engaging portion is provided includes an operating member that can be operated when executing the effect operation, and the above-mentioned engaging member is engaged with the above-mentioned operating member. A part is provided. Then, in the second state, when the first movable member and the second movable member are integrated to perform the effect operation, the operating member operates so that the engaged portion engages with the engaged portion. There is. That is, when the effect operation in the second state (the effect operation in which the first movable member and the second movable member are integrated) is executed, the separation of the first movable member and the second movable member is prevented. Therefore, the effect operation in the second state is performed in a state where the proximity of the first movable member and the second movable member (second state) is maintained. As a result, it is possible to improve the overall appearance of the movable effect and enhance the effect.

5-5. Above 5-1. Or 5-4. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with an effect display means that can execute a predetermined effect display,
In the second state, the first movable member and the second movable member cover a part of the display area of the effect display means, and the effect display means performs the effect display.

5-5 above. In the gaming machine, in the second state, the first movable member and the second movable member cover a part of the display area of the effect display means, and the effect display is performed in this situation. This makes it possible to enhance the effect of the effect by linking the movable effect of the first movable member and the second movable member with the effect display of the effect display means.

5-6. 5-5 above. In the pachinko machine
The effect display means is
In the first state, the display area is displayed as one area.
A gaming machine characterized in that the display area is displayed as a plurality of areas in the second state.

5-6. In the gaming machine, when the first movable member and the second movable member are in a separated state (first state), the display area of the effect display means is displayed as one area, and the first movable member and the second movable member are displayed. When the members are in close proximity (second state), the display area of the effect display means is displayed as a plurality of areas. This makes it possible to further enhance the effect of the effect of the state change between the first state and the second state.

6-1. A gaming machine equipped with a movable effect means capable of performing a predetermined movable effect.
The movable effect means has at least a first movable member and a second movable member.
The first movable member and the second movable member can each move in a predetermined direction and can take a first state in which they are separated from each other and a second state in which they are in close proximity to each other. can be,
A gaming machine characterized in that the first movable member and the second movable member can be prevented from separating from each other in the second state.

6-1. In the gaming machine, the movable effect means has at least a first movable member and a second movable member, and the first movable member and the second movable member are in close proximity to each other (second state). It is configured to prevent the two from separating from each other. As a result, when the first movable member and the second movable member are in the second state, it is possible to improve the appearance by maintaining the state, and by extension, a high-quality movable effect is realized. It becomes possible.

In the reference invention, the movable effect means has at least a first movable member and a second movable member. However, for example, a third movable member, a fourth movable member, and the like, 3 It may have the above-mentioned movable member. In this case, at least two of the three or more movable members can be prevented from separating from each other, and at least two of the three movable members can be prevented from separating from each other. It is possible to take a configuration that can prevent two or more movable members from separating from each other.

6-2. 6-1. In the pachinko machine
The first movable member and the second movable member are arranged so as to face each other in the vertical direction, and are characterized in that they can each move in the vertical direction.

6-2. In the gaming machine, the first movable member and the second movable member are arranged so as to face each other in the vertical direction, and each of them moves up and down to be in the first state or the second state. Here, in the second state, among the first movable member and the second movable member, the movable member located particularly below may be separated from the movable member located above due to its own weight (self-weight). However, since it is possible to prevent the movable members from separating from each other, it is possible to maintain the second state even when the first movable member and the second movable member face each other in the vertical direction.

6-3. 6-1. Or 6-2. In the pachinko machine
An engaging portion is provided on one of the first movable member and the second movable member, and an engaged portion is provided on the other.
A gaming machine characterized in that the engaging portion engages with the engaged portion in the second state to prevent the first movable member and the second movable member from separating from each other.

6-3. In the gaming machine, the first movable member and the second movable member are seconded by the engagement between the engaging portion provided on one of the first movable member and the second movable member and the engaged portion provided on the other. It is designed to prevent the two from separating when the condition is reached. This makes it possible to increase the certainty of maintaining the first movable member and the second movable member in the second state, and to contribute to the realization of a high-quality movable effect.

6-4. 6-3. In the pachinko machine
In the second state, the first movable member and the second movable member can integrally perform a predetermined effect operation.
At least one of the movable members has an operating member that can be operated when performing the predetermined effect operation.
The engaging portion is provided on the operating member, and is characterized in that it engages with the engaged portion by the operation of the operating member.

6-4. Above. In the gaming machine of the above, when the first movable member and the second movable member are in the second state, both can perform the effect operation integrally. Here, the movable member (one of the movable members) to which the above-mentioned engaging portion is provided includes an operating member that can be operated when executing the effect operation, and the above-mentioned engaging member is engaged with the above-mentioned operating member. A part is provided. Then, when the first movable member and the second movable member integrally perform the effect operation in the second state, the operating member operates so that the engaged portion engages with the engaged portion. ing. That is, when the effect operation in the second state (the effect operation in which the first movable member and the second movable member are integrated) is executed, the separation of the first movable member and the second movable member is prevented. Therefore, the effect operation in the second state is performed in a state where the proximity of the first movable member and the second movable member (second state) is maintained. As a result, it is possible to improve the overall appearance of the movable effect and enhance the effect.

6-5. 6-1. Or in any one of the 6-4 gaming machines
Equipped with an effect display means that can execute a predetermined effect display,
The first movable member and the second movable member are configured to be movable on the front side of the display area of the effect display means.
In the second state, the first movable member and the second movable member cover a part of the display area of the effect display means, and the effect display means performs the effect display.

6-5 above. In the gaming machine, the first movable member and the second movable member can move toward the front side of the display area of the effect display means, and in the second state, the first movable member and the second movable member A part of the display area of the effect display means is obscured, and the effect display is performed in this situation. This makes it possible to enhance the effect of the effect by linking the movable effect of the first movable member and the second movable member with the effect display of the effect display means.

6-6. 6-5 above. In the pachinko machine
The effect display means is
In the first state, the display area is displayed as one area.
A gaming machine characterized in that the display area is displayed as a plurality of areas in the second state.

6-6. In the gaming machine, when the first movable member and the second movable member are in a separated state (first state), the display area of the effect display means is displayed as one area, and the first movable member and the second movable member are displayed. When the members are in close proximity (second state), the display area of the effect display means is displayed as a plurality of areas. This makes it possible to further enhance the effect of the effect of the state change between the first state and the second state.

Further, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is one provided with a movable effect in which a predetermined movable object operates. As a mechanism for operating a movable object in a movable effect, for example, a configuration is adopted in which a driving force from a drive source such as a motor is transmitted to the movable object via a plurality of gears, whereby the movable object operates. See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-215860). In the configuration in which the driving force is transmitted using gears to operate the movable object as described above, if the meshing is insufficient, for example, the depth of meshing between the gears is insufficient during the operation, the movable object is operated. There is a risk that the moving object may malfunction, such as not working or the moving object may not work smoothly, which leads to a decrease in the quality of the movable effect. In view of the above circumstances, reference inventions capable of improving the quality of the movable effect and enhancing the effect of the effect are shown below.

7-1. It is a gaming machine that can perform a predetermined effect,
The first gear provided with the first tooth and
A second gear provided with a second tooth portion that can mesh with the first tooth portion, and
The drive source that operates the first gear and
Equipped with
As the effect, it is possible to execute a movable effect in which a predetermined operating member operates.
The operating member performs a predetermined operation by operating the first gear by driving the drive source and operating the second gear in association with the operation.
A gaming machine characterized in that the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion that mesh with each other can be prevented from being separated when the first gear is operated.

7-1. In the gaming machine, when the first gear is operated by driving the drive source, the second gear having the second tooth portion that meshes with the first tooth portion of the first gear is operated, and the second gear is operated by the operation of the second gear. The members operate to perform a movable effect. Then, when the first gear is operated, it is possible to prevent the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion that mesh with each other from being separated from each other. Therefore, when the first gear is operated, the first tooth portion (first gear) and the second tooth portion (second gear) can be firmly meshed with each other. As a result, it is possible to smoothly operate the operating member without causing a malfunction of the operating member, and by extension, it is possible to realize a high-quality movable effect and enhance the effect.

7-2. 7-1. In the pachinko machine
Equipped with a movable member that can move between a predetermined first position and a second position,
The movable member includes the second gear and the moving member.
When the movable member is in the first position, the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion do not mesh with each other.
When the movable member is in the second position, the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion are engaged with each other.
A gaming machine characterized by comprising a movement preventing means capable of preventing the movable member at the second position from moving toward the first position side.

7-2. The gaming machine is provided with a movable member that can move between the first position and the second position, and the movable member includes a second gear and an operating member. When the movable member is in the first position, the operating member does not operate because the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion do not mesh with each other, and the movable effect by the operation of the operating member is not performed. On the other hand, when the movable member is in the second position, the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion mesh with each other. Therefore, if the first gear is operated by driving the drive source at this time, the second gear is operated accordingly. Then, the operating member operates by the operation of the second gear. Therefore, when the movable member is in the second position, the movable effect by the operation of the moving member can be executed. Here, as described above, when the first gear is operated, the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion can be prevented from being separated from each other, and the first position of the movable member is when the movable member is in the second position. By preventing the movement to the side, the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion are not separated from each other. Therefore, when the first gear is operated under the situation, the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion are separated from each other. It becomes possible to prevent. This makes it possible to prevent the movable member at the second position from moving to the first position side (positional deviation), and at the same time, preventing the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion from separating from each other. Highly movable production can be obtained efficiently.

7-3. 7-2. In the pachinko machine
The movement preventing means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the movable member is in the second position, the movable member is prevented from moving to the first position side when the first gear is operated.

7-3. In the gaming machine of the above, when the movable member is in the second position, the movement of the movable member to the first position side is prevented when the first gear is operated. This makes it possible to increase the certainty of preventing malfunction of the moving member when executing the movable effect when the movable member is in the second position.

7-4. 7-1. Or 7-3. In any one of the gaming machines
A gaming machine characterized in that, in addition to the operating member, another operating member that performs a predetermined operation by operating the second gear is provided.

7-4. Above. In the above-mentioned gaming machine, a plurality of operating members can be operated by operating the second gear. Therefore, it is possible to operate a plurality of operating members with one drive source. This makes it possible to improve the quality and effect of the movable effect with a simple configuration.

8-1. It is a gaming machine that can perform a predetermined effect,
The first gear provided with the first tooth and
A second gear provided with a second tooth portion that can mesh with the first tooth portion, and
The drive source that operates the first gear and
Equipped with
As the effect, it is possible to execute a movable effect in which a predetermined operating member operates.
The operating member performs a predetermined operation by operating the first gear by driving the drive source and operating the second gear in association with the operation.
A gaming machine characterized in that the first gear and the second gear can be prevented from being separated from each other when the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion are meshed with each other.

8-1 above. In the gaming machine, when the first gear is operated by driving the drive source, the second gear having the second tooth portion that meshes with the first tooth portion of the first gear is operated, and the second gear is operated by the operation of the second gear. The members operate to perform a movable effect. Then, it is possible to prevent the first gear and the second gear from being separated from each other when the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion are meshed with each other. Therefore, when the first gear is operated, the first tooth portion (first gear) and the second tooth portion (second gear) can be firmly meshed with each other. As a result, it is possible to smoothly operate the operating member without causing a malfunction of the operating member, and by extension, it is possible to realize a high-quality movable effect and enhance the effect.

8-2. 8-1 above. In the pachinko machine
Equipped with a movable member that can move between a predetermined first position and a second position,
The movable member includes the second gear and the moving member.
When the movable member is in the first position, the first gear and the second gear are separated from each other and the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion do not mesh with each other.
When the movable member is in the second position, the first gear and the second gear are in close proximity to each other, and the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion are engaged with each other.
A gaming machine characterized by comprising a movement preventing means capable of preventing the movable member at the second position from moving toward the first position side.

8-2 above. The gaming machine is provided with a movable member that can move between the first position and the second position, and the movable member includes a second gear and an operating member. When the movable member is in the first position, the first gear and the second gear are separated from each other and the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion do not mesh with each other, so that the operating member does not operate and the operating member operates. There is no movable production by. On the other hand, when the movable member is in the second position, the first gear and the second gear are close to each other and the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion mesh with each other. Therefore, at this time, the first gear is operated by driving the drive source. Then, the second gear is operated accordingly, and the operating member is operated by the operation of the second gear. Therefore, when the movable member is in the second position, the movable effect by the operation of the moving member can be executed. Here, as described above, when the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion are engaged, the first gear and the second gear can be prevented from being separated from each other, and the movable member is movable when the movable member is in the second position. By preventing the member from moving to the first position side, the first gear and the second gear are not separated from each other. It is possible to prevent the gear and the second gear from being separated from each other. This makes it possible to prevent the movable member in the second position from moving to the first position side (positional deviation) and prevent the first gear and the second gear from separating from each other, resulting in high quality. Movable effects can be obtained efficiently.

8-3. 8-2 above. In the pachinko machine
The movement preventing means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the movable member is in the second position, the movable member is prevented from moving to the first position side when the first gear is operated.

8-3. In the gaming machine of the above, when the movable member is in the second position, the movement of the movable member to the first position side is prevented when the first gear is operated. This makes it possible to increase the certainty of preventing malfunction of the moving member when executing the movable effect when the movable member is in the second position.

8-4. 8-1 above. Or 8-3. In any one of the gaming machines
A gaming machine characterized in that, in addition to the operating member, another operating member that performs a predetermined operation by operating the second gear is provided.

8-4. In the above-mentioned gaming machine, a plurality of operating members can be operated by operating the second gear. Therefore, it is possible to operate a plurality of operating members with one drive source. This makes it possible to improve the quality and effect of the movable effect with a simple configuration.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b effect pattern display area, 8 effect pattern, 10 center decorative body, 11 stage part, 13 decorative member, 14 movable effect unit (movable effect means) , 80 Main control board (main control unit), 81 Game control microcomputer, 90 Sub control board (sub control unit), 91 Production control microcomputer, 100 Image control board (image control unit), 101 Image control microcomputer, 141 1st movable effect device (movable effect means), 141A 1st movable decorative member (movable member), 142 2nd movable effect device (movable effect means), 142A 2nd movable decorative member (movable member), 64 movable effect unit ( Movable effect means), 641 1st movable effect device (movable effect means), 641A lower movable decorative member (movable member), 641B moving body (moving member), 641F drive piece (moving member), 642 second movable effect device ( Movable effect means), 642A upper movable decorative member (movable member), 642B moving body (moving member), 642F drive piece (moving member), 643a circular gear (first gear), 643r first rack gear (second gear), 641i engaged part, 642u engaging protrusion (engaged part).

Claims (1)

A gaming machine equipped with a movable effect means capable of performing a predetermined movable effect.
The movable effect means has at least a first movable member and a second movable member.
The first movable member and the second movable member can each move in a predetermined direction and can take a first state in which they are separated from each other and a second state in which they are in close proximity to each other. can be,
In the second state, the first movable member and the second movable member can be prevented from being separated from each other .
The first movable member is movable between a predetermined first position and a second position, and when the first movable member is in the first position, the first movable member and the second movable member are movable. When the member is in the first state and the first movable member is in the second position, the first movable member and the second movable member are in the second state.
When the first movable member moves from the first position to the second position, the first movable member is configured to be able to execute a predetermined operation during the movement.
An operation regulation unit for restricting the predetermined operation is provided in a predetermined range from the first position to the predetermined range before the second position in the movement range of the first movable member.
When the first movable member moves from the first position to the second position, if the first movable member deviates from the predetermined range during the movement, the regulation by the operation regulating means is released and the predetermined operation can be executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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