JP7041340B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that uses a gaming ball or a gaming medal as a gaming medium, and a gaming machine such as a slot machine that uses a gaming medal.

In general, some pachinko gaming machines operate a movable effect member as part of the effect. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, if the movable effect member operates at a timing when it can be expected that the content displayed on the liquid crystal display screen will be a big hit, it will be a big hit or a high expectation of a big hit. The game characteristics such as advancing to are adopted.
Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-120635

By the way, in the type of pachinko gaming machine provided with the movable effect member as described above, the movable effect member plays an important role in the effect. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize the operation of the movable effect member so that the movable effect member can be effectively used.

The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of optimizing the operation of a movable effect member.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has a main control means (main board, etc.) for controlling the progress of the game, and
An effect control means (sub-main board, etc.) that receives an effect control command (main command, etc.) from the main control means and performs control processing according to the effect control command.
Production display means (effect display device, various LEDs, etc.) capable of performing production display, and
It is equipped with a movable effect mechanism unit (movable accessory device, etc.) having a movable effect member (logo accessory, etc.) capable of performing the effect operation.
The movable effect mechanism unit can transmit a drive unit (such as a vertical movement motor) for causing the movable effect member to perform a predetermined operation and the driving force of the drive unit to the side of the movable effect member. It has a driving force transmission unit (1st gear to 3rd gear, etc.) and
The movable effect member can perform a descending motion and an ascending motion, and can perform a descending motion and an ascending motion.
A lock portion (solenoid lock mechanism portion) that can hold the movable effect member in the initial position and release it when it is movable is provided.
Prior to the descending operation, the movable effect member is made to perform a preparatory operation (drop preparation operation, etc.) for displacement upward by a predetermined amount, and after being separated from the lock portion, the movable effect member is made to perform the descending operation. The preparatory operation is executed in combination with the effect (display effect, lamp effect, etc.) performed by the effect display means.
The preparatory movement can be displaced in the vertical direction.
Of the vertical directions, when the game is displaced downward , it is displaced so as to hit the lock portion, and when it is displaced upward, the amount of movement in the upward direction is larger than that in the downward direction. It is a machine.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of optimizing the operation of the movable effect member.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the function of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the main board composition of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the basic functional means of a main board, a sub-main board, and a sub-sub board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main control display device. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display example while the effect symbol is changing in the effect display device, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a display example while the effect symbol is also stopped. (A) is a chart showing a hit / fail determination table, and (b) is a chart showing a variation pattern table for loss. (A) shows a chart showing a big hit symbol determination table for the first lottery, (b) shows a chart showing a big hit symbol determination table for the second lottery, and (c) shows a small hit symbol determination table used at the time of a small hit. It is a chart. (A) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of a miss, (b) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of a 15R big hit, and (c) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of a 5R big hit and a small hit. Is. It is a flowchart which shows the control start processing in a main board. It is a flowchart which shows the control start processing following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game progress interrupt processing in a main board. It is a flowchart which shows the power-off process in a main board. It is a flowchart which shows the sub-main initial setting process in a sub-main board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing in a sub-main board. It is a flowchart which shows the main command reception processing in a sub-main board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in a sub-main board. (A) is a front view of the movable accessory device 604, and (b) is an explanatory view showing the relationship between the slide groove of the combined accessory and the engaging protrusion. It is a perspective view which shows a part of the right vertical part of the movable accessory device 604. It is a perspective view which shows a part of the right vertical part of the movable accessory device 604 from another angle. (A) is a front view showing the cover member of the movable accessory device 604, and (b) is a graph showing the relationship between the number of extra turns of the spring and the generated torque. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the logo accessory and the solenoid lock mechanism portion, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the combined accessory is in operation.

Hereinafter, examples of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. Here, first, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described, and then, the gaming procedure, the effect, the control mode, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
<Basic configuration of pachinko gaming machines>

FIG. 1 shows the front configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming board 50 is mounted on the gaming machine frame 11 described later. Of these, the gaming board 50 has different components such as accessories and designs depending on the model of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the gaming board 50 can be separated from the gaming machine frame 11 by canceling the electrical connection relationship and the structural connection relationship with the gaming machine frame 11.

Further, by sharing the structural and electrical connection relationship with the gaming machine frame 11 for the gaming boards 50 of a plurality of models, it is possible to change the so-called model in which the gaming machine frame 11 is shared between different models. There is. In the following, first, the gaming machine frame 11 will be described, and then the board surface configuration of the gaming board 50 will be described.

The above-mentioned gaming machine frame 11 has an outer frame 12, a front frame 13, and a lower front plate 14. Further, a glass door 15 and a dish unit 16 are mounted on the front frame 13. Of these, the outer frame 12 is a rectangular frame used for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a predetermined position in the island equipment in the game hall (game store), and as shown in FIG. 1, glass. The front frame 13 having the door 15 and the dish unit 16 and the lower front plate 14 described above have an opening portion in which the front side is closed.

The front frame 13 has a structure having an outer shape that matches the opening portion of the outer frame 12, and is attached to the outer frame 12 via the hinge mechanisms 15A and 15B shown on the left side in FIG. Then, the front frame 13 is opened from the closed state with respect to the outer frame 12 by swinging forward with the left edge portion in FIG. 1 as the fixed end and the right edge portion as the free end.

The front frame 13 is locked to the outer frame 12 and released from the outer frame 12 via a locking device (not shown). That is, as shown in FIG. 1, a cylinder portion 17 of the locking device is arranged on the free end side of the front frame 13, and the cylinder portion 17 covers the lower portion of the front frame 13 as described above. Through 16, the keyhole is directed to the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Then, when the game hall clerk inserts the key into the keyhole of the cylinder 17 and turns the key counterclockwise, for example, the free end side of the front frame 13 is released from the lock device, and the front frame 13 is opened. Become.

With respect to such a front frame 13, the above-mentioned lower front plate 14 does not have a configuration for opening and closing like the front frame 13, and is fixed to the outer frame 12 so as not to move. The lower front plate 14 always closes the lower end of the front surface of the outer frame 12.

The glass door 15 arranged at the front portion of the front frame 13 and the dish unit 16 are attached to the front frame 13 via a hinge mechanism (not shown). Further, both the glass door 15 and the dish unit 16 can swing independently with the left edge portion in FIG. 1 as the fixed end and the right edge portion as the free end. Then, the glass door 15 and the plate unit 16 are opened by, for example, a game hall clerk horizontally swinging forward, and horizontally swinging backward from the open state to be locked to the front frame 13. As a result, it becomes closed.

The glass door 15 is locked to the front frame 13 and released from the front frame 13 via the above-mentioned locking device (not shown). That is, when the game hall clerk inserts the key into the keyhole of the cylinder 17 described above and turns the key clockwise, for example, in the direction opposite to that when the front frame 13 is opened, the free end side of the glass door 15 is locked. The glass door 15 is opened.

Further, by opening the glass door 15, a locking mechanism (not shown) of the dish unit 16 appears and can be operated, and an operation unit (not shown) of the locking mechanism can be operated by a game hall clerk, for example, downward. By the pushing operation, the dish unit 16 is opened.

Further, the glass door 15 holds, for example, two parallel transparent plates detachably, and when the glass door 15 is in a closed state, the gaming board 50 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 through these transparent plates. I am doing it. As the transparent plate, a transparent resin plate or the like can be used in addition to the glass plate.

The plate unit 16 has an upper ball plate 18, a lower ball plate 19, a launch handle 20, and the like on the front surface thereof. Of these, the upper ball plate 18 stores the game balls, supplies the game balls to the launcher 43 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) operated via the launch handle 20, and plays games on the lower ball plate 19. It is equipped with mechanisms for various functions such as ejecting balls. Further, the lower ball plate 19 stores the game balls, receives the game balls sent from the upper ball plate 18, and puts the game balls into a ball box (so-called dollar box) placed outside the pachinko gaming machine 10. It is equipped with a mechanism for various functions such as discharge.

Further, in the present embodiment, various speakers 21 are provided in the upper corner of the glass door 15, the lower front plate 14, and the like, and through these speakers 21, depending on the game state, the effect pattern, and the like. BGM and various sound effects are output.

Further, an operation button 22 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the portion of the upper ball plate 18 toward the player (see FIG. 1). The operation button 22 is provided on the outer wall surface of the upper part of the upper ball plate 18, and is located near the center of the upper ball plate 18 in the left-right direction. Further, the operation button 22 is provided with a light emitting body for operation buttons (not shown) inside, and is adapted to output light according to an effect pattern to be executed.

The operation button 22 may be projected upward or vibrated in a predetermined case by using a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid. Although the details of the operation button 22 in this embodiment are not shown, the tip of the operation button 22 may be displaced upward by the drive of the elevating motor to form an operation lever input portion capable of performing input by tilting. It is possible and has a crescent-shaped eccentric cam to generate vibration in the drive system of the operating lever. Further, although not shown, a cross key is provided in addition to the operation button 22, and various environment settings and effect operations can be performed by the player using the cross key. As the contents of the environment setting, the volume adjustment (adjustment) of the speaker 21, the brightness adjustment (adjustment) and the light amount adjustment (adjustment) of the effect display described later, or the change of the effect mode described later can be exemplified. Further, as an effect operation using the cross key 96, a mini game or the like during variable display can be exemplified. Further, in addition to the cross key, for example, a lever-shaped operating means, various types of touch panels, and the like can be used.
<Back configuration of pachinko machine>

Next, the basic configuration on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a set base 31 provided with a game ball passage for guiding or collecting a game ball is attached to the back surface of the front frame 13, and a game machine is attached below the set base 31. A power supply unit 32 for supplying power to the whole and a payout control board 103 for controlling the gaming machine frame side are attached. Further, on the back side of the game board 50, a main board (main control board) 102 that collectively controls the entire game and a sub board 104 that executes effect control based on control commands from the main board 102 are set boards 31. It is provided in a positional relationship corresponding to the opening of.

In the set base 31, the prize ball tank 33 is provided above the above-mentioned opening. The prize ball tank 33 stores game balls supplied from the island equipment and used as prize balls. Further, below the prize ball tank 33, a prize ball passage 34, a payout unit 35, and a prize ball discharge passage 36 are provided.

The payout unit 35 communicates with the prize ball passage 34 and can discharge the balls stored in the prize ball tank 33 downward in units of one ball. Further, the prize ball discharge passage 36 guides the game ball flowed down from the payout unit 35 to the ball plate (upper ball plate 18 or lower ball plate 19) as a prize ball.

As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply unit 32 described above is provided at a lower left portion of the set base 31 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the rear. Then, the power supply unit 32 converts the AC power supplied from the outside of the gaming machine into various voltages used in the gaming machine and supplies the AC power to the payout control board 103, the main board 102, the sub board 104, and the like. Further, the power supply unit 32 is provided with a power supply switch 40 which is a tilt switch.

As shown in FIG. 2, the above-mentioned payout control board 103 is arranged at a lower right portion of the set base 31 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the rear. The payout control board 103 has a payout control function for controlling the payout unit 35 in response to a command related to payout from the main board 102 or a loan request from the outside. Further, the payout control board 103 also has a launch control function for controlling the launch device 43 so that the game ball is launched into the game area with a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the launch handle 20 (see FIG. 1).

The above-mentioned main board 102 is arranged in the lower center on the back side of the game board 50, and mainly includes various lottery functions and control functions for the payout control board 103 and the sub board 104. It has the central processing function in 10. The above-mentioned sub-board 104 is arranged in the upper center on the back side of the game board 50, and mainly has a function for controlling various effects described later. Further, although not shown, the board of the main board 102 is provided with a performance display unit composed of four 7-segment displays and a setting display unit composed of one 7-segment display. ..

Regarding the above-mentioned sub-board 104, a main sub-board (sub-main board 301 in this embodiment) that plays a main role in effect control and a sub-sub-board (this implementation) that specializes in a specific effect function such as image creation. In the example, it is divided into sub-sub-board 302), but the term "sub-board" includes these. Further, on the upper right portion on the back side of the set board 31, an external relay terminal board 46 for relaying signals from the main board 102, the payout control board 103, and the like to an external device of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided.

Here, it is also possible to provide the main board 102 with a setting changing function. The function of changing the setting on the main board 102 is a function of changing the setting value that defines the theoretical ease of hitting (the degree of advantage of the player). Then, for example, six types of integer values "1" to "6" are provided as set values, and for each of these set values, the probability value related to the theoretical big hit or small hit and the ball output rate are set. It is possible to make it different.
<Board composition of the game board>

Next, the above-mentioned game board 50 and parts (board surface parts) arranged on the board surface of the game board 50 will be described. In this embodiment, the game board 50 is composed of a plurality of parts made of a transparent resin material (for example, transparent acrylic resin) or wood (plywood). Further, the game board 50 is formed in a plate shape, and has a game ball passage for guiding the game ball to the back side of the game board 50, a predetermined space, and the like. The gaming board 50 is mounted on the front frame 13 of the gaming machine frame 11 with the plate surface on which various board surface parts are mounted facing forward, and is mounted on the front frame 13 of the gaming machine frame 11 by means of a closed glass door 15 or the like. It is designed to cover the front. Further, on the front side of the game board 50, a game area 52 is formed by combining inner rails and outer rails formed in a curved strip shape.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the game area 52, a first start winning opening 62, a second starting winning opening 63, a large winning opening device 90 (attacker unit), an operating opening 68, a plurality of general winning openings 72, and a plurality of general winning openings 72, and An out port (58) or the like, which is arranged at the lowermost part of the game area 52 and is hidden behind the operation button 22 in FIG. 1, is provided. Further, the game area 52 is provided with an effect display device 60 composed of a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying for the effect, a center decoration 64 for decorating the periphery of the effect display device 60, and the like.

Further, the game area 52 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown), a mechanism such as a windmill, and the like. It is also possible not to install a wind turbine. Further, a main control display device 53 is provided outside the lower left of the game area 52 of the game board 50. The specific configuration and function of the main control display device 53 will be described later. Further, the board surface configuration of the gaming board 50 as described above may vary depending on, for example, the game characteristics adopted in the pachinko gaming machine 10.
<Functions of board parts>

Subsequently, specific functions and configurations related to the above-mentioned individual board surface parts will be described. First, the above-mentioned first start winning opening 62 is a starting winning opening related to the first game, and is of a type that always opens the entrance of the game ball and does not change the size of the entrance of the game ball. Further, the first start winning opening 62 has a first starting winning detection device 74 (sensor) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening 62, and the output signal of this sensor is described above. It is input to the main board 102 of.

The above-mentioned second start winning opening 63 is a starting winning opening related to the second game, and is arranged on the right side of the first starting winning opening 62. The second starting winning opening 63 is a starting opening related to an ordinary electric accessory (so-called "electric tulip" or "electric chew"), and when the ordinary symbol described later is stopped and displayed in a hit manner, one side is displayed. (The right side in FIG. 1) is provided with a blade (opening / closing blade) that operates to open. Then, the second start winning opening 63 expands by opening the opening / closing blade for a predetermined time based on the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, so that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 63. It will be possible. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and may be configured not to provide a normal electric accessory at the start port according to the second game, or may be configured to arrange the ordinary electric accessory at the start port according to the first game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 63 includes a second starting winning detection device 75 (sensor) and a normal electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening and closing the above-mentioned opening / closing blade. .. The output signal of the second start winning prize detection device 75 is input to the main board 102.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types are provided as a mode for opening the second starting winning opening 63. These opening modes include a relatively short time (for example, about 0.2 seconds) (referred to as "short opening" or "short opening") or a relatively long time (for example, about 5 seconds). There are modes (referred to as "long opening", "long opening", etc.). It is also possible to provide a middle opening mode set for the opening time between the short opening and the long opening.

As shown in FIG. 3, the above-mentioned general winning opening 72 includes a general winning detection device 73 (sensor) for detecting the entry of a game ball. The output signal of the general prize detection device 73 is input to the main board 102.

When the general winning detection device 73 is shared by the plurality of general winning openings 72, the game balls that have entered the plurality of general winning openings 72 are gathered at the place where the general winning detection device 73 is arranged and detected. It is possible to do. It is also possible to group a plurality of general winning openings 72 by positional relationship or by the number of prize balls (shared by the general winning detection device 73).

The above-mentioned large winning opening device 90 is formed in a case shape by combining transparent synthetic resin parts, and although not shown, the large winning opening device 90 is provided inside the large winning opening device 90 to be visible to the player. .. The large winning opening has an opening formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, and is provided with a first opening / closing door (not shown) for opening / closing this opening. Then, when a predetermined hit occurs, the large winning opening operates in a predetermined mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the large winning opening device 90 includes a large winning opening detection device 78 for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a large winning opening solenoid 80 for opening and closing the above-mentioned opening / closing door. There is. Among these, the large prize detection device 78 has a sensor for detecting the entry of the game ball into the large prize opening device 90, and the output signal thereof is input to the main board 102.

In addition, various devices can be adopted as the large winning opening device 90. For example, as the large winning opening device 90, one having a large winning opening opened forward, one having an opening upward, and the like can be adopted. Further, as the big winning opening device 90, a plurality of types of operation patterns (opening / closing patterns) related to the above-mentioned opening / closing door (not shown) for opening / closing the big winning opening are provided, and a plurality of types are provided during the big hit game in which the special game is executed. It is possible to adopt one that operates the opening / closing door with different operation patterns. Further, as the large winning opening device 90, it is possible to adopt a device having a plurality of large winning openings and distributing game balls to each large winning opening according to the situation of the game.

As shown in FIG. 3, the above-mentioned actuation port 68a includes a passage detection device 69, and the passage detection device 69 has a sensor for detecting the passage of a game ball in the actuation port 68. Then, the output signal of the sensor in the passage detection device 69 is input to the main board 102, and the passage detection device 69 changes the output signal of the sensor according to the presence or absence of the ball entering.

As shown in FIG. 3, the above-mentioned out port 58 includes an out ball detection device (out port sensor) 82. The out port sensor 82 detects a game ball (out ball) that has entered the out port 58 instead of being a winning ball (safe ball) in the game area 52. The detection result of the out port sensor 82 is used for counting out balls and displaying (base display) on the performance display unit.

The center decoration 64 described above has a function of directing and the like, and an LED board on which a large number of chip-type LEDs are mounted is provided inside the center decoration 64. Then, by driving the LED of the center decoration 64, the light of the LED is transmitted through the center decoration 64, and the center decoration 64 performs the light decoration (light effect).

Further, a plurality of movable effect members are provided on the back surface (inside) of the center decoration 64, and these movable effect members form a gimmick for effect. In this embodiment, as the main movable effect member, the logo accessory 601 and the combined accessory 631 shown in FIG. 19 are provided. Further, although not shown, a movable effect member which is usually hidden inside the center decoration 64 and appears in front of the effect display device 60 when a predetermined effect is performed is also provided. ..

Further, a game ball passage portion 65 is formed in a portion of the center decoration 64 on the right side when viewed from the front, and the center decoration 64 has a function of a flow path of a game ball in addition to the above-mentioned effect function. Have.

Further, the center decoration 64 is provided with a light guide plate 88. Although not shown, the light guide plate 88 may be provided with two transparent plates arranged in parallel with the plate surfaces facing forward and backward, for example. Further, the light guide plate 88 is attached to the center decoration 64, and shields between the outside and the inside of the center decoration 64 in front of the effect display device 60. The light guide plate 88 also functions as a protective cover for the effect display device 60 in the center decoration 64.

The light guide plate 88 can be configured as follows, for example. That is, inside the center decoration 64, a plurality of LEDs serving as light sources are arranged side by side in a band shape so as to face one of the left and right end faces of the transparent plate, for example. Then, in a normal state, the display content of the effect display device 60 is transmitted to the outside of the transparent plate so that the player can visually recognize it without superimposing another image on the screen of the effect display device 60.

However, the inside of each transparent plate constituting the light guide plate 88 is formed with fine irregularities that cannot be visually recognized under a normal environment. Then, at the time of executing the predetermined effect, for example, the above-mentioned light source facing the end face of one of the transparent plates is driven, and the light of the light source is emitted from the end face of the transparent plate toward the inside of the transparent plate. To. Further, the light is diffused by the unevenness of the transparent plate irradiated with the light, and the diffused light develops and emerges a predetermined illustration or the like so that the player can recognize it.

Further, of the two transparent plates of the light guide plate 88, the other transparent plate is engraved with irregularities for forming an image different from the above-mentioned illustrations and the like. Then, by driving the light source facing the end face at the time of a predetermined effect, an illustration or the like different from the above-mentioned one emerges so that the player can recognize it.

Here, it is possible to direct the light source not only to one of the left and right end faces of the transparent plate but also to one of the upper and lower end faces, and to project another illustration or the like by the light of this light source. By doing so, it is possible to display two types of images per transparent plate. Further, the number of transparent plates may be one or three or more. It is also possible to use a transmissive liquid crystal display in place of or in combination with the light guide plate 88.

As shown in FIG. 6, the above-mentioned main control display device 53 includes a symbol display board (main symbol display board) 256 in which a large number of LED indicator lights are arranged. The symbol display board 256 corresponds to the ordinary symbol display unit 59 that displays the above-mentioned ordinary symbol, the first special symbol display unit 70 that displays the first special symbol (described later) corresponding to the first game, and the second game. The second special symbol display unit 71 for displaying the second special symbol (described later) and various other display units are formed so as to be visible to the player from the front of the gaming machine. The above-mentioned ordinary symbol display unit 59 constitutes an ordinary symbol display device. Further, the first special symbol display unit 70 constitutes a first special symbol display device, and the second special symbol display unit 71 constitutes a second special symbol display device.

In the following, the normal symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "first special symbol", "special diagram 1", "special 1", and the second special symbol is "special symbol". It may be referred to as "second special figure", "special figure 2", "special figure 2", or the like. Further, the first special symbol may be referred to as "special symbol 1" or "symbol 1", and the second special symbol may be referred to as "special symbol 2" or "symbol 2".

Here, when the setting change function is provided on the main board 102 as described above, it is conceivable to provide a setting display unit on the main board 102. Further, it is conceivable to provide a performance display unit for displaying the performance of the gaming machine in real time on the main board 102. In this case, these display units can also be conceptually included in the main control display device 53.

The above-mentioned setting display unit is currently set with respect to the above-mentioned setting values for differentiating the operation probability of the accessory continuous operation device (the operation probability of the device that continuously operates the special electric accessory, the so-called jackpot probability). The value can be displayable. In addition, the performance display unit can display the base (value of the number of prize balls per number of shots) for each game state.
<Basic game procedure>

Subsequently, a gaming procedure in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described. First, in a situation where the game ball is supplied to the above-mentioned upper ball plate 18, when the player operates and rotates the above-mentioned firing handle 20, the upper ball plate 18 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle. The game balls stored in the are fired one by one at predetermined intervals. Then, the game ball is guided by the above-mentioned inner rail and outer rail, reaches the upper part of the game area 52, and is discharged from between the inner rail and the outer rail to the game area 52.

In a normal game, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down on the left side of the game area 52, and aims at the first start winning opening 62 located in the lower center portion of the game area 52. Such a mode of launching mainly using the left side of the game area 52 is so-called left-handed. Further, the firing of the game ball is repeated at a predetermined time interval (for example, an interval not exceeding 100 shots per minute) by the above-mentioned launching device 43 while the player operates the firing handle 20. Then, the game balls continuously released into the game area 52 fall in a direction corresponding to factors such as the speed, the incident angle (or the reflection angle), etc., while interfering with a plurality of game nails, wind turbines, and the like.

When the game ball falls into various winning openings such as the above-mentioned general winning opening 72 and the first starting winning opening 62, the entry is detected and the payout control of the game ball is performed. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper ball plate 18 as prize balls via the above-mentioned payout unit 35 according to the type of the winning opening. Further, when the upper ball plate 18 is filled with many game balls and the subsequent game balls paid out cannot enter the upper ball plate 18, these game balls are guided to the lower ball plate 19 as overflow balls. ..

Further, the game balls that have fallen into various winning openings become safe balls and are guided from the front side to the back side of the game board 50. Further, the game ball that has not become a safe ball reaches the lower end of the game area 52, falls into the out opening (58), and is guided to the back surface side of the game board 50. Then, the game ball that has reached the back surface side of the game board 50 is guided downward through a predetermined guide gutter or a game ball passage in the set base 31, and is directed from the pachinko game machine 10 to the side of the above-mentioned island equipment. Is discharged.

The above-mentioned operating port 68 is a gate through which a game ball passes, unlike the above-mentioned winning opening for generating a safe ball. In the following, the term "winning opening" including the operating port 68, and the terms "falling in", "winning ball", and "winning" in this embodiment include the meaning of "passing" related to the gate.

When the game ball enters the operating port 68, if a predetermined fluctuation start condition (normal map fluctuation start condition) as described later is satisfied, the normal symbol (described later) is displayed on the main control display device 53. It is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol displayed on the main control display device 53 shows the result of a random number lottery (general figure lottery) executed based on the ball entering the operating port 68, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time has passed. Will be done.

When the game ball enters the start opening (here, the first start winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63), the predetermined fluctuation start condition (special figure fluctuation start condition) as described later is satisfied. For example, the special symbol (described later) is variablely displayed on the main control display device 53. The special symbol displayed on the main control display device 53 shows the result of a random number lottery (big hit lottery) executed based on the ball entering the starting port, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time has passed. ..

In the effect display device 60 described above, the effect display related to the special symbol is performed. This effect display differs depending on whether the special symbol is in variable display or stop display, and whether the stop display mode of the special symbol is a big hit or an outlier. In relation to this, various predetermined modes of production are performed.

In the big hit game in which the special game is executed, the unit game in which the big winning opening device 90 is activated and the big winning opening (not shown) is opened is repeated a plurality of times. Further, in the special game, there are those in which the unit game is repeated a maximum number of times and those in which the unit game is repeated a number of times less than the maximum number of times. As the maximum number of times, 15 times (15R (round)) and the like can be exemplified, and as the number of times less than the maximum number of times, 5 times (5R) and the like can be exemplified. In addition, a special game in which a unit game in which the opening of the large winning opening is executed is performed only once is referred to as a "small hit".

In each unit game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected in the corresponding large winning opening, or when the total opening time reaches a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds). The end condition is met and the big prize opening is closed. As a condition for ending the unit game, the total opening time indicates that the upper limit is set even when the opening of multiple large winning openings is divided in one unit game. ing. By opening multiple big prize openings within a unit game, technical intervention can be improved, and by opening one time, it is possible to easily get a ball, so that the game playability during big hits can be broadened. The opening mode of the large winning opening can be selected from preset patterns.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, a game property in which a plurality (here, two) of games corresponding to the conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine are mixed is adopted. That is, in this embodiment, the plurality of games described above can be divided into a first game in which the first start winning opening 62 is used and a second game in which the second starting winning opening 63 is used. Then, in a situation where the second game is prioritized over the first game and at the same time the start condition of the game is satisfied, the second game is preferentially executed and the first game is reserved. The first game and the second game are not executed at the same time.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a specific game may be executed after the end of the special game, depending on the result of the above-mentioned big hit lottery. This specific game is different from the above-mentioned special game, and is in a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. In this embodiment, as the specific game, a probability fluctuation game (hereinafter referred to as "probability variation"), a variation time shortening game (hereinafter referred to as "time reduction"), and a ball entry facilitation game are provided. As the specific game, there are those in which only one of probabilistic change, time reduction, and ball entry facilitation game is executed, and there are those in which a plurality of specific games are performed at the same time, and different game characteristics are created depending on the combination thereof.

When the specific game is executed, the notification regarding the launch position and the launch timing of the game ball recommended by the image or voice of the effect display device 60 (for example, the effect of urging right-handed hitting) is executed. Then, when the player increases the amount of rotation of the firing handle 20 clockwise to increase the firing force and launches the game ball toward the area on the right side of the game area 52, the game ball passing above the center decoration 64 is launched. , Enters the game ball passage portion 65 of the center decoration 64 and flows down the center decoration 64. Further, the game ball released from the center decoration 64 hits a plurality of game nails and other structures and falls in a direction corresponding to the way of hitting.

A part of the large number of game balls emitted from the center decoration 64 passes through the operating port 68 (see FIG. 1) and is detected by the passage detecting device 69 (see FIG. 3). Then, as described above, when the game ball passes through the operating port 68, the above-mentioned normal symbol is variablely displayed on the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 6), and the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. Then, the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning opening 63 expands for a predetermined time according to the hitting mode.

In this embodiment, the game ball that has reached the right side of the game area 52 can be guided to the periphery of the second starting winning opening 63 and the large winning opening device 90 by a nail or the like. Further, in this embodiment, a game for facilitating ball entry is added to the time saving, which is a specific game. The combination of the probability fluctuation of the object and the time reduction of the ordinary electric accessory is performed, and the long opening of the above-mentioned ordinary electric accessory becomes easy to be executed. Then, during the time reduction, when the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning opening 63 is expanded once, one or a plurality of game balls can enter the second starting winning opening 63. ing.

When a big hit occurs and a special game is executed, the big prize opening (not shown) of the large winning opening device 90 is opened, but during this special game, the player is hit right. It is possible to make it. Then, in this case, before the start of the special game, it is conceivable to execute an effect of urging the player to hit the right side by using an image or sound of the effect display device 60.
<Example of jackpot type: ST>

Next, the types of jackpots in the above-mentioned first game and second game will be described. First, as a big hit, a big hit that repeats the above-mentioned unit game 15 times (hereinafter, also appropriately referred to as "15R big hit") and a big hit that repeats the unit game 7 times (hereinafter, also appropriately referred to as "7R big hit") are provided. .. The lottery mode for these big hits will be described later.

The above-mentioned unit game is started in a special game with the opening of the large winning opening 91 (not shown) in the large winning opening device 90, and when a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) has elapsed, or in the large winning opening. It ends when a predetermined number (for example, 10 or more) of game balls falls, and the big winning opening is closed. A special game in which such a unit game is repeated is based on a so-called ball-out (sometimes referred to as a ball-out) game for the purpose of having a player acquire a game ball. Further, among various big hits, the 15R big hit and the 7R big hit are intended to make the player acquire a relatively large number of game balls.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a type of a part of the jackpot, for example, a part of the 15R jackpot or a part of the 15R jackpot can be provided with a non-probable change (15R normal or 7R normal). In addition, for example, even if it is a 15R jackpot, the opening period of the jackpot is short, and it is possible to obtain only the same amount of balls as the 5R jackpot (15R probability variation (actual 5R)), or a 5R jackpot. Even so, it is possible to provide a device that can hardly acquire a ball (for example, only a minimum amount (for example, one ball) can enter the large winning opening device 90 in each R).

Further, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned specific gaming states such as probability change and time reduction are generated for a predetermined specific jackpot. As a mode of occurrence of such a specific game state, for example, it is possible to provide a big hit that does not give at least one of the privilege functions such as probability change, time saving, and ball entry facilitation game. More specifically, it is conceivable to provide a big hit with only a probability change or a big hit with only a short time. Furthermore, it is possible to make different types of jackpots depending on the difference in the duration of the probability change and the difference in the duration of the shortened time. In addition, when the electric chew support is also executed during the time reduction, the "duration of the electric chew support" can be rephrased as the "duration of the electric chew support". Furthermore, it is also conceivable to execute only the electric chew support out of the time saving and the electric chew support.

However, the combination of the big hit and the probability change, the time reduction, etc. is not limited to that of the present embodiment, and various combinations can be adopted. For example, the probability variation may occur for all jackpots. In this case, all the 15R jackpots in this embodiment are 15R jackpots with probabilistic changes (15R probable changes), and all 7R jackpots are 7R jackpots with probabilistic changes (7R probable changes).
<Hits other than big hits>

Further, in this embodiment, a small hit is provided as a type of hit other than the big hit. When this small hit occurs in the first game (or the second game), the large winning opening device 90 is opened, for example, once. The lottery mode for small hits will be described later.
<Main control display device>
<< Configuration of main control display device >>

Next, the above-mentioned main control display device 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control display device 53 is configured by arranging a large number of LED indicator lights on a symbol display board 256 and superimposing a transparent plate in front of various display bodies. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control display device 53 is configured by arranging a large number (36 in this case) of LED indicator lights in two rows (upper and lower) on the symbol display board 256. There is. In this embodiment, the number of LED indicator lamps in the upper and lower stages is 18, and the LED indicator lamps in each stage are arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal direction. In addition, the distance between the LED indicator lights, which are in a positional relationship above and below, is also constant for all 18 LEDs.

In the main control display device 53, the 10 LED indicator lights at the right end in the upper row when viewed from the front are used for information display according to the special figure 1, and the 10 LED indicator lights at the right end in the lower row are shown in the special figure 2. It has come to be used for displaying such information. In the upper and lower rows, the two LED indicator lamps at the right end constitute a first special symbol storage display unit 83 and a second special symbol storage display unit 84 that indicate the number of reserved storages. The eight LED indicators arranged on the left side of the first special symbol storage display unit 83 constitute the above-mentioned first special symbol display unit 70, and 8 arranged on the left side of the second special symbol storage display unit 84. The LED indicator lamps constitute the second special symbol display unit 71 described above.

The first special symbol display unit 70 is capable of variable display and stop display of the first special symbol related to the first game depending on the operation mode of the eight LED indicator lights arranged in a row in the horizontal direction. The first special symbol by the first special symbol display unit 70 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, and the variable display thereof is predetermined. When stopped in the hit mode, a big hit occurs and a special game is executed. It should be noted that the first special symbol display unit 70 has a maximum of 255 (= 2 ^ 8) when the first special symbol is stopped, except when all the LED indicators are turned off by the combination of turning on and off. -1) It is possible to display the type of identification information.

Similarly, for the above-mentioned second special symbol display unit 71, a maximum of 255 (= 2) is used when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, depending on the operation mode of the eight LED indicator lamps arranged in a row in the horizontal direction. ^ 8) It is possible to display the type of identification information.

Further, in the upper row, the four LED indicator lamps arranged on the left side of the first special symbol display unit 70 are used for displaying information related to a normal symbol (normal diagram). The two LED indicators arranged on the left side of the above-mentioned first special symbol display unit 70 constitute a normal symbol storage display unit 85 for displaying the reserved storage number of the normal symbol, and on the left side thereof. The two LED indicator lights arranged side by side constitute a normal symbol display unit 59.

The normal symbol display unit 59 is adapted to perform variable display and stop display of the normal symbol depending on the operation mode of the two LED indicator lights. Then, the normal symbol display unit 59 can display up to 3 (= 2 ^ 2-1) types of identification information at the time of stop display.

Further, the round number display unit 86 is composed of two LED indicator lamps arranged on the left side of the normal symbol display unit 59 in the upper row and two LED indicator lamps on the left end of the lower row located below the two LED indicator lamps. Further, in the lower row, the four LED indicator lamps between the round number display unit 86 and the second special symbol display unit 71 are the first status display unit (status indicator lamp 1) 87a and the second status display unit in order from the left. (Status indicator 2) 87b, a third status display unit (status indicator 3) 87c, and a fourth status display unit (status indicator 4) 87d.

The first state display unit 87a described above is lit when the probability fluctuation function according to the special figure is activated, and the second state display unit 87b is lit when the probability fluctuation function according to the normal drawing is activated. There is. Further, the second state display unit 87b is lit even when the opening is extended, which is the so-called electric support (electric chew support) state. Further, the third state display unit 87c is used as a separate (right-handed) state indicator light. Further, the fourth state display unit 87d is used as an error indicator lamp.

Here, the above-mentioned third state display unit 87c (separate state indicator light) is lit not only during the electric support state but also during the big hit. In addition, during the big hit, even if it is during the consecutive villas, the flag (electric support flag) for setting the electric support state is off. Further, the third state display unit 87c is set to light even when the normal electric accessory in a state other than these (normal time) is open for a long time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control display device 53 having such a configuration is electrically connected to the above-mentioned main board 102. The various display units in the main control display device 53 are controlled by the main board 102. Note that, among the various display units in the main control display device 53, only the normal symbol display unit 59, the first special symbol display unit 70, and the second special symbol display unit 71 are shown in FIG.
<< Functions of main control display device >>

When the game ball passes through the above-mentioned operating port 68, the normal symbol display unit 59 blinks, and the variation display of the normal symbol is executed. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time (normal symbol fluctuation time) elapses after the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, when the normal symbol is displayed in the out-of-order mode (out-of-shape mode), it is normal if the ball enters the subsequent operating port after the lapse of a predetermined stop time (normal figure stop fixed time). The next variable display related to the symbol is started. In addition, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit mode (hit mode), the process shifts to the next variable display as in the case of the loss, while the hit of the previously stopped and displayed normal symbol is displayed. Depending on the embodiment, the second start winning opening 63 performs an opening operation for a predetermined time.

The number of reservations related to the normal symbol lottery is the number of game balls that have passed through the actuating opening 68 while the normal symbol is changing, and indicates the number of times the normal symbol lottery has not yet been executed. That is, if the symbol change previously performed in the normal symbol storage display unit 85 has not been completed, the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied, and when the symbol change is completed, the fluctuation start condition is satisfied and is suspended. Based on the stored lottery result (pending lottery result), a new symbol change will be started. The upper limit of the number of holdings is 4, and the holding storage does not exceed 4 pieces.

For the display of four types of numerical values by the normal symbol storage display unit 85, for example, when the number of holds is 0 (no hold), both are turned off, and when the number of holds is 1, one of them is turned on. It is possible to turn off the other. If the number of holds is 2, both are turned on, if the number of holds is 3, one is turned on and the other is blinked, and if the number of holds is 4, both are blinked. Can be displayed.

The display of the reserved number of the first special symbol by the above-mentioned first special symbol storage display unit 83 is performed by displaying four kinds of information with two LED indicator lights as one set. The display of the reserved number of the second special symbol by the above-mentioned second special symbol storage display unit 84 is also performed by displaying four types of information with the two LED indicator lights as one set.

When the game situation in which the right-handed hit should be performed is reached, the display is performed in a predetermined mode using the third state display unit 86c of the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 6). In this embodiment, the third state display unit 86c is set to be turned off when hitting left, which is a gaming situation to be left-hit, and turned on when hitting right, which is a gaming situation to be hit right.
<Structure of production display device and basic display contents>

Subsequently, the configuration of the above-mentioned effect display device 60 and a basic display example of the effect display device 60 will be described. In this embodiment, a large-sized (for example, about 15 inches) liquid crystal display is used as the effect display device 60. In the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, other effect displays such as an effect display for the first special symbol or the second special symbol displayed by the above-mentioned main control display device 53, a story display, and the like are performed. Although various images are displayed on the effect display device 60, here, a basic effect display directly related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol will be described.

As described above, when the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in the main control display device 53, the effect display device 60 displays the effect as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b). A variation effect accompanied by a variation display of the symbol 190 is executed. In this embodiment, the effect symbol 190 is composed of a left effect symbol 190a, a middle effect symbol 190b, and a right effect symbol 190c. In the following, the left middle right effect symbols 190a to 190c may be described as "effect symbol 190" or "effect symbol 190a to 190c" depending on the situation.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol 190 has seven types of element symbols (symbol element effect symbols) having the meanings of the symbols "1" to "7". The details of the above-mentioned element symbols will be described later. Further, here, in order not to complicate the explanation, the explanation is given using seven kinds of element symbols having the meanings of the symbols "1" to "7". The element symbols include, for example, a predetermined word. It is also possible to adopt a pattern that has a meaning other than numbers, such as. Further, as an element pattern, it is possible to use a number having a meaning and another meaning. In addition, in order to execute a special effect (pseudo continuous notice or special zone effect described later), an effect suggestion that appears (displayed by being added to or replaced with a normal symbol) only at a certain fluctuation is performed. In a broad sense, the special symbol for the purpose is also included in the production symbol 190.

With the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the main control display device 53, the above-mentioned effect symbol 190 is variablely displayed on the effect display device 60 (see FIG. 7A). In the variable display of the effect symbol, in the present embodiment, the left effect symbol 190a and the right effect symbol 190c are individually moved (vertically scrolled) in the vertical direction, and the above-mentioned element symbols are sequentially made to appear in the display area 194. Is executed by. As the scroll direction of the effect symbols 190a to 190c, various modes such as a horizontal direction, a rotation, or a turn can be adopted in addition to the vertical direction, and various modes of the scroll display will be described later. do.

Further, the effect symbol 190 may form a so-called "reach" combination as an intermediate stage of the variable display. In this "reach", two of the effect symbols 190 (here, the left effect symbol 190a and the right effect symbol 190c) have the same number, such as "7" and "7", and have the same meaning. Alternatively, the combination is composed of symbols having a predetermined relationship. Further, in this "reach", the remaining one symbol (here, the medium effect symbol 190b) other than the effect symbols 190a and 190c that compose the reach combination is in the process of being changed so that the combination with the other effect symbols cannot be configured. It has become.

As the display mode of the effect symbol 190, many types of "reach" and various other types can be adopted, and details of the various display modes will be described later. Further, in the effect display device 60, various effects other than the effect by the effect symbol 190 are performed, and the details thereof will be described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 60 uses a liquid crystal display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other types of display bodies such as a mechanical drum body and an LED display body are used. It may be a thing. Further, the effect display device 60 is not limited to the one provided with only one display body, and may be configured by a combination of a plurality of display bodies to which an additional display body is added, for example.

Further, it is also possible to provide such an additional display body as a movable effect member and to form a gimmick by the additional display body. Then, usually, an additional display body is arranged avoiding the outside of the display area 194 so as not to obstruct the visual recognition of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, and a predetermined effect pattern is executed. In some cases, it is conceivable that an additional display body appears in front of the display area 194.
<Electrical configuration of pachinko gaming machines>

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described, but here, the main electrical configuration will be extracted and described. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a power supply board 251, a payout control board 103, a main board 102, a sub-main board 301, and the like. Of these, the above-mentioned payout control board 103 and the like are connected to the power supply board 251. The main board 102, the launcher 43, and the game ball rental device connection terminal board (not shown) are connected to the payout control board 103. ) Etc. are connected. Further, the main control display device 53 and the sub-main board 301 are connected to the main board 102, and the sub-sub board 302 is connected to the sub-main board 301.

The power supply board 251 of the various configurations described above is provided in the power supply unit 32 (see FIG. 2) described above. Further, although not shown, the payout control board 103 is also connected to a status display unit used for displaying the type of error, a card unit for executing monetary processing and ball lending processing related to ball lending, and the like. .. Further, a ball coin operation board or the like used for ball coin operation is connected to the above-mentioned game ball or the like lending device connection terminal board (not shown). Further, the launch device 43 is connected to a touch switch (not shown), a launch stop switch (not shown), and the like provided on the launch handle 20 (see FIG. 1).

As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 102 has a main control display device 53, a passage detection device 69, a normal electric accessory solenoid 76, and a first start winning detection via various game board connection boards (not shown). A device 74, a second start prize detection device 75, a general prize detection device 73, a large prize detection device 78, a large prize opening solenoid 80, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor (not shown), and the like are connected. Further, the out port sensor 82 is connected to the main board 102.

Each device for production is connected to the sub-main board 301 via various relay boards (not shown). Examples of the production equipment include LED boards for various illuminations in the center decoration 64, various movable motors of movable production members (601, 631, etc.) (vertical movement motor 611, rotation motor 634, etc., which will be described later). Examples thereof include an LED board for illumination in the gaming machine frame 11, a frame motor for production provided in the gaming machine frame 11. Here, examples of the illumination in the gaming machine frame 11 include those performed by the glass door 15 described above, those performed by the plate unit 16, and those performed by a button device provided with an operation button 22. .. Further, the above-mentioned frame motor is used to drive a movable effect member (not shown) provided in the gaming machine frame 11.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-sub board 302 is connected to a liquid crystal unit 42 provided in the above-mentioned effect display device 60, various speakers 21, and the like. The various speakers 21 may be connected to the above-mentioned sub-main board 301.

Subsequently, the configurations of the main board 102 and the payout control board 103 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, a CPU (main CPU) 501, a ROM (main ROM) 502, and an RWM 503 are mounted on the main board 102. Among these, as the CPU 501, for example, a central processing unit in a resin-packaged CPU device (CPU device) can be used. The "ROM" and "RWM" described in this embodiment are comprehensive concepts including both those built in the CPU device and those externally attached to the CPU device.

Further, although not shown, in the CPU device mounted on the main board 102, in addition to the CPU 501, a control clock generation circuit, a random clock generation circuit, a 16-bit random number circuit, and an 8-bit random number are included. A random number circuit for the purpose is provided. Of these, the random number circuit for 16-bit random numbers and the random number circuit for 8-bit random numbers are for generating hardware random numbers, which are built-in random numbers.

Further, the main board 102 is equipped with an input / output port 505 for inputting / outputting data to / from an external device of the main board 102. Further, although not shown, various circuit parts such as an interrupt circuit and a timer circuit are formed on the main board 102.

The ROM 502 described above stores a game program for the CPU 501 to perform processing related to the game, predetermined control data, and the like. Further, the above-mentioned RWM 503 rewritably stores data necessary for various processes, data generated during the process, and the like when the game program is executed by the CPU 501.

Subsequently, a CPU (payout CPU) 511, a ROM (payout ROM) 512, and an RWM 513 are mounted on the payout control board 103. Among these, as the CPU 511, for example, a central processing unit in a resin-packaged CPU device (CPU device) can be used. Further, the ROM 512 stores a payout program for the CPU 511 to perform a payout process, predetermined control data, and the like. Further, the above-mentioned RWM 513 rewritably stores data necessary for various processes, data generated during the process, and the like when the payout program is executed by the CPU 501.

The above-mentioned sub-main board 301 includes a CPU (sub-main CPU) 521, a ROM (sub-main ROM) 522, a work RWM 523, an input port 527, an output port 528, a bus line (not shown), and the like. .. The output side of the main board 102 is connected to the input side of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RWM 523, output port 528, and the like are connected to the output side of the input port 527.

The CPU 521 of the sub-main board 301 controls the display of the effect display device 60 based on the effect control command (command) for displaying the symbol transmitted from the main board 102. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 521, and the work RWM523 temporarily stores the work data and flags used when executing various programs by the CPU 521. Memory.

Data transmission / reception between the main board 102 and the sub-main board 301 described above is performed in the form of one-way communication (one-way communication) from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. Therefore, the information held by the main board 102 cannot be referred to by the sub-main board 301 unless the main board 102 transmits the information to the sub-main board 301.

The above-mentioned sub-sub board 302 includes a CPU 531, a work RWM 532, a program ROM 533, a sound ROM 534, a character ROM 535, an image controller (VDP) 536, a sound control circuit 537, an input port 538, an output port 539, a bus line (not shown), and the like. It is equipped with. Further, the image controller (VDP) 536 includes a video memory 540. The output side of the sub-main board 301 is connected to the input side of the input port 538, and each device such as the CPU 531, the work RWM 532, and the program ROM 533 is connected to the output side of the input port 538.

The above-mentioned video memory 540 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the effect display device 60, and by rewriting the content of the image data in the video memory 540, the display content (frame image) of the effect display device 60 is used. ) Is changed. The character ROM 535 is a memory for storing character data such as a symbol displayed on the effect display device 60. The image controller 536 adjusts the operation timings of the CPU 531, the video memory 540, and the output port 539 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video memory 540 from the character ROM 535 at a predetermined timing. Further, the symbols are superimposed in the order of the layers for which the priority is determined in advance, and the symbols are displayed on the effect display device 60.
<Power supply and data backup>

The power supply board 251 described above includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and an initialization switch circuit unit 543 having an initialization switch 544. The power supply unit 541 applies a predetermined amount of voltage to the main board 102, the payout control board 103, etc. for driving various switches, motors, logic circuits, etc. through a power supply path (not shown) to the main board 102, the payout control board 103, and the like. It supplies 103 and other predetermined equipment.

The initialization switch circuit unit 543 includes a circuit that outputs an initialization signal for clearing backup data to the main board 102 and the payout control board 103 when the initialization switch 544 is pressed when the power is turned on. ..

As described above, the RWM 503 on the main board 102 is capable of holding (backing up) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply board 251 even after the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. That is, the RWM 503 is provided with a backup area 503a in addition to a memory and an area (not shown) for temporarily storing various data and the like. This backup area 503a includes a stack pointer at the time of power failure when the power is cut off (when a power failure occurs) due to a power failure (including a so-called momentary power failure due to a momentary voltage drop). , Each register, an area for storing values such as I / O. Then, the state of the main board 102 and the like is returned to the state before the power is cut off based on the information of the backup area 503a when the normal power supply is started up and the power failure is resolved.

Further, with respect to the RWM 513 in the payout control board 103, as in the RWM 503 of the main board 102, after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply board 251 so that data can be retained (backed up). It has become.

The main board 102 described above is provided with a power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 for monitoring power failure due to a power failure or the like as described above. The power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 monitors the DC stable (for example, 30 volts) voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541 of the power supply board 251. When this voltage becomes less than a predetermined voltage, a power failure (power supply) occurs. (Cut off) is detected and the above-mentioned power failure signal is output. Based on the input of such a power cutoff signal, the CPU 501 of the main board 102 and the CPU 511 of the payout control board 103 execute a predetermined power cutoff process.

Next, the basic functions of the main board 102 will be described. The main board 102 of this embodiment fulfills various functions such as ball entry determination, lottery, and command transmission by the function of each of the above-described configurations (see FIG. 4).

FIG. 5 shows typical functional means in each of the main board 102, the sub-main board 301, and the sub-sub board 302. Among these, the main board 102 includes a ball entry determination means 110, a first lottery means 111, a second lottery means 112, a general drawing lottery means 113, a hold control means 114, a main display control means 115, and a special game control means 116. It includes specific game control means 117, open / close control means 118, advance information notification means 119, main command transmission means 120, and the like. Then, by these functional means, the main board 102 has a lottery related to a special symbol, a lottery related to a normal symbol, a hold control, a main control display, a special game, a specific game, an opening / closing control, and prior information, as described in order below. Execute notification etc.

The above-mentioned ball entry determination means 110 is a sensor provided at each winning opening for entering a game ball into each winning opening (operating opening, various starting winning openings, large winning opening, general winning opening, out opening, etc.). Judgment is made based on the signal output from.
<< Win / Fail Lottery Function for Special Symbols >>

The above-mentioned first lottery means 111 executes the first lottery based on the entry into the first start winning opening 62. The first lottery means 111 has the functions of the first lottery value acquisition means 121, the first hit / fail determination means 122, the first symbol determination means 123, and the first pattern determination means 124. The result of the first lottery is represented by the first special symbol stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display unit 70 of the above-mentioned main control display device 53 (see FIG. 6).

Similarly, the above-mentioned second lottery means 112 executes the second lottery based on the entry into the second start winning opening 63. The second lottery means 112 has the functions of the second lottery value acquisition means 125, the second winning / failing determination means 126, the second symbol determination means 127, and the second pattern determination means 128. The result of the second lottery is represented by the second special symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 71 of the main control display device 53 described above.

The first lottery value acquisition means 121 provided in the above-mentioned first lottery means 111 sets the value of the big hit random number related to the first lottery as the first winning / failing lottery value when the ball enters the first starting winning opening 62. Get as. Further, the second lottery value acquisition means 125 provided in the above-mentioned second lottery means 112 sets the value of the big hit random number related to the second lottery to the second hit or fail when the ball enters the second start winning opening 63. Obtained as a lottery value.

In this embodiment, the jackpot random number acquired as the first winning / failing lottery value and the jackpot random number acquired as the second winning / failing lottery value are a hardware random number (hard random number) and a software random number (soft random number). It is generated by the calculation (addition) used. As a hardware random number, for example, a built-in random number generated by a random number circuit for 16 bits is used, and as a software random number, a value updated for each interruption by a random number generation program in software is used. In addition, either one of the hardware random number and the software random number may be used.

The first winning / failing determination means 122 in the first lottery means 111 makes a winning / failing determination based on the first winning / failing lottery value, and whether or not the first winning / failing lottery value corresponds to a predetermined value (winning value) to be a hit. To judge. Similarly, the second winning / failing determination means 126 in the second lottery means 112 makes a winning / failing determination based on the above-mentioned second winning / failing lottery value, and the second winning / failing lottery value becomes a predetermined value (winning value) to be a hit. Judge whether it is applicable or not. In the winning / failing determination by the first winning / failing determination means 122 and the second winning / failing determination means 126, the winning / failing determination table (FIG. 8 (a)) that defines the correspondence between the first winning / failing lottery value and the second winning / failing lottery value and the lottery result of the big hit lottery. )) Is used. Here, the normal time probability change big hit shown in FIG. 8A indicates a random number value range that is always a big hit, and the probability change big hit is a random number value range that is a big hit only at the time of probability change. It is shown that.

When the first symbol determining means 123 in the first lottery means 111 and the second symbol determining means 127 in the second lottery means 112 win either the jackpot in the jackpot lottery relating to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. , The type of special symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 9). The jackpot symbol determination table for the first lottery defines the relationship between the symbol lottery value, which is a random number value (symbol random number) related to the symbol determination, and the type of the special symbol.

Here, the symbol lottery value may also be referred to as a "design random number per special symbol" or a "symbol random number" related to the special symbol. Further, in this embodiment, the type of hit includes a small hit, and the first symbol determining means 123 and the second symbol determining means 127 are special in the case where the small hit is won in the big hit lottery related to the special symbol. The type of symbol is determined based on the small hit symbol determination table (see FIG. 9C).

Similar to the above-mentioned winning / failing lottery value, the symbol lottery value is acquired when the ball enters the starting winning opening. In addition, the type of special symbol is associated with the type of hit, and the type of big hit and the presence or absence of a small hit are determined in association with the acquired symbol lottery value.

The first pattern determining means 124 in the first lottery means 111 and the second pattern determining means 128 in the second lottery means 112 determine the variation pattern of the special symbol in the corresponding special symbol display unit based on the special symbol variation pattern table. decide. The special figure fluctuation pattern table defines the relationship between a large number of special figure fluctuation patterns and a pattern lottery value which is a random number value (variation pattern random number) related to the determination of the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol.

The pattern lottery value is acquired when the ball enters the starting winning opening, as in the case of the winning / failing lottery value described above. Further, the fluctuation patterns related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol correspond to various game situations such as, for example, at the time of big hit, at the time of miss, whether there is reach, whether there is a time reduction, the number of holdings, the number of fluctuations after the big hit, and the like. A plurality of different special figure fluctuation pattern tables are provided.

The fluctuation pattern related to the special symbol (special symbol fluctuation pattern) defines the time (variation time) from the start to the stop of the fluctuation in the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The special figure fluctuation pattern defines various long and short fluctuation times, for example, from 1 second or less to several tens of seconds, depending on the type. That is, the fluctuation time is set as the end condition of the fluctuation display in each special symbol fluctuation pattern, and the above-mentioned first special symbol display unit 70 or the second special symbol display unit 71 (see FIG. 6) is special. When the fluctuation display of the symbol is started and the specified fluctuation time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

For most of the special map fluctuation patterns to be selected at the time reduction, the fluctuation time is set shorter than the special map fluctuation pattern to be selected at the non-time reduction. However, the special map fluctuation patterns that can be selected when the time is not shortened and the number of holdings is 4, include those having a shorter fluctuation time than the specific special map fluctuation pattern during the time reduction. There is.

Further, in the present embodiment, most of the fluctuation patterns selected in a predetermined situation such as at the time of probability change have an extremely short fluctuation time (for example, about 0.6 seconds). Then, in such a situation, the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the effect accompanying the fluctuation display are executed based on the fluctuation pattern of the extremely short time. The production based on the fluctuation pattern of such an extremely short fluctuation time will be described later.
<< Various lottery functions related to ordinary symbols >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned general drawing lottery means 113 will be described. The normal map lottery means 113 includes a normal map lottery value acquisition unit 129, a normal map winning / failing determination unit 130, a normal symbol symbol determination unit 131, and a normal map pattern determination means 132. Then, when the passage of the game ball in the operating port 68 is detected by the above-mentioned entry determination means 110, the normal figure lottery means 113 executes a lottery (normal figure lottery) related to the normal symbol based on the detection result. do.

In this normal figure lottery, the normal figure lottery value which is a random number (random number of the normal symbol) related to the normal symbol is acquired by the normal figure lottery value acquisition means 129, and the normal figure determination table is made by the normal symbol determination means 131. Referenced. In this normal figure determination table, the correspondence relationship between the normal figure lottery value and the type of the normal symbol is defined. Then, the normal figure winning / failing determination means 130 determines whether or not the normal symbol associated with the normal figure lottery value corresponds to a hit, and if it corresponds to a hit, the type of hit is determined. Will be done.

Further, the normal map pattern lottery value is acquired when the ball enters the operating port 68, and the acquired normal map pattern lottery value is used by the normal map pattern determining means 132 to obtain a variation pattern related to the normal symbol (normal map variation pattern). ) Is determined. Each normal figure fluctuation pattern corresponds to the normal figure pattern lottery value which is a random number related to the normal figure fluctuation pattern (the normal figure fluctuation pattern random number), and is linked to the acquired normal figure pattern lottery value, and the situation of the game. The pattern of fluctuations in the normal map is determined according to the situation.

Further, in this embodiment, the normal figure lottery value, which is a random number related to the ordinary symbol, and the normal figure pattern lottery value are created by using only software random numbers.
<< Functions related to holding special symbols >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned hold control means 114 will be described. The hold control means 114 has a first hold means 133, a second hold means 134, and a normal figure hold means 135. Of these, the first holding means 133 is acquired by entering a ball when a new entry into the first starting winning opening 62 does not satisfy the predetermined variation start condition related to the first special symbol. Information related to various random numbers (first winning / failing lottery value, first symbol lottery value, etc.) (first special figure holding storage information) is temporarily held and stored. In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the hold related to the first special symbol is set to four, and the hold related to the first special symbol is possible within the range not exceeding this upper limit value.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that was executed when the above-mentioned ball was entered is completed, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol that occurred before the above-mentioned entry is further completed. If there is no hold for the first special symbol, the change start condition for the first special symbol is satisfied, and a new symbol change for the first special symbol is permitted.

The above-mentioned second holding means 134 is also acquired by entering the ball if the predetermined fluctuation start condition related to the second special symbol is not satisfied when the ball is newly entered into the second starting winning opening 63. Information related to various random numbers (second winning / failing lottery value, second symbol lottery value, etc.) is temporarily held and stored.

When the change display of the second special symbol, which was executed when the ball was entered, is completed, the change start condition for the second special symbol is satisfied, and the new symbol change for the second special symbol is satisfied. Will be allowed. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the hold related to the second special symbol is set to four as in the case of the first special symbol.

In the above-mentioned first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the symbol for starting the special game is stopped and controlled by the special game, the fluctuation start condition is determined after the special game is completed.
<< Functions related to holding ordinary symbols >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned general drawing holding means 135 will be described. The normal figure holding means 135 is a random number (a normal figure lottery) acquired by entering a ball if a predetermined fluctuation start condition related to a normal symbol is not satisfied when a ball is entered at the operating port 68 (see FIG. 1). Information related to (value, etc.) (Public map hold storage information) is temporarily held and stored. Then, until the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol related to the above-mentioned entry is not permitted. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the hold related to the normal symbol is set to 4, and the hold related to the normal symbol is possible within the range not exceeding this upper limit value.

When the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, which was executed when the ball was entered as described above, is completed and the normal electric accessory is not operating, the fluctuation start condition related to the normal symbol is satisfied, and the new normal symbol is related. Design fluctuations will be permitted.
<< Functions related to main control display >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned main display control means 115 will be described. The main display control means 115 includes a first special figure control means 136, a second special figure control means 137, a normal figure control means 138, a hold display control means 139, and other display control means 140. Of these, the first special symbol control means 136 is the first special symbol display unit 70 (see FIG. 6) according to the variation pattern of the first special symbol determined by the first lottery means 111, and the variation of the first special symbol. Display (for example, blinking display in which a predetermined part of LED indicator lights blink every 100 msec) is performed. Then, when the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern elapses, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the determined symbol on the first special symbol display unit 70.

Further, if the variation start condition relating to the above-mentioned second special symbol is satisfied, the second special symbol control means 137 follows the variation pattern determined by the second lottery means 112, and the second special symbol display unit 71 ( (See FIG. 6), the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Then, when the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern elapses, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the determined symbol on the second special symbol display unit 71.

Further, if the fluctuation start condition related to the above-mentioned normal symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol control means 138 follows the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol lottery means 113, and the normal symbol display unit 59 (see FIG. 6). ), The variable display of the normal symbol is performed. Further, when the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the determined symbol on the normal symbol display unit 59.

Further, the hold display control means 139 displays the number of holds related to the above-mentioned first special symbol, second special symbol, and ordinary symbol. Then, the display of these reserved numbers is performed by the first special symbol storage display unit 83, the second special symbol storage display unit 84, and the normal symbol storage display unit 85 of the main control display device 53 shown in FIG. Will be. In addition, the above-mentioned other display control means 140 controls the display on the main control display device 53 other than the above-mentioned first special symbol, second special symbol, ordinary symbol, and various hold displays.
<< Functions related to special games >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned special game control means 116 will be described. When the special game control means 116 hits a big hit and the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode, it determines that the special game operating condition is satisfied, and as described above, the special game control means 116 determines the predetermined according to the type of the big hit. A special game to be opened is executed in a mode (a predetermined number of unit games or an opening pattern of a large winning opening during a unit game).
<< Functions related to specific games >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned specific game control means 117 will be described. The specific game control means 117 controls the above-mentioned probability change, time reduction, and the like. The specific game control means 117 shifts the game state after the end of the special game to a probability change state, a time saving state, or the like, depending on the type of big hit. The probabilistic state is not associated with all types of jackpots, but with some types of jackpots. Furthermore, for some jackpots, the probability change state continues until the next jackpot, and for other jackpots with probability changes, it continues until the total number of fluctuations displayed after the special game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). .. During the probabilistic change state, the winning probability of the big hit by the first lottery means 111 and the second lottery means 112 is maintained at a higher value than the normal time which is the non-probability change time.

Further, the time saving state is continued until the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined end condition number of times (for example, 100 times) counting from the end time of the special game. Further, during the time reduction, the first pattern determining means 124 and the second pattern determining means 128 use the variation pattern for the time reduction so that the variation display time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is substantially shorter than the normal state. Select.

Further, as described above, the ball entry facilitation game is executed in accordance with the time reduction as the specific game, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is facilitated, and the ball is placed at the entrance of the second start winning opening. The opening / closing blades can be easily opened. The opening / closing control of the opening / closing blade is controlled by the opening / closing control means 118 described later.
<< Functions related to open / close control >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned opening / closing control means 118 will be described. The opening / closing control means 118 controls the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing blade) of the second starting winning opening 63 and the large winning opening device 90. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific mode, the open / close control means 118 sends an opening instruction to the normal electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning opening 63. Further, the opening / closing control means 118 controls to send an opening instruction to the large winning opening solenoid 80 in the special game, and opens the large winning opening device 90.
<< Functions related to advance information notification >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned advance information notification means 119 will be described. The advance information notification means 119 is acquired when a ball is entered in the first start winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63, regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the entry is suspended. The processing for transmitting the information related to the various random value values to the sub-board (here, the sub-main board 301) as advance notification information is performed.

As the above-mentioned advance notification information, each of the above-mentioned winning / failing lottery values (first winning / failing lottery value or second winning / failing lottery value), each symbol lottery value (first symbol lottery value or second symbol lottery value), and each pattern Information such as what kind of winning / failing range, symbol range, and pattern range the lottery value (first pattern lottery value or second pattern lottery value) belongs to can be exemplified.

By transmitting such advance notification information, various pre-reading effects can be performed on the sub-board 104 side. As the look-ahead effect, a hold notice, a continuous notice, and the like can be exemplified, and details of these will be described later.
<< Functions related to command transmission >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned main command transmission means 120 will be described. The main command transmitting means 120 transmits a command (main command) from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. The command transmission from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 includes various information at various timings such as when the start prize is won, when the special symbol changes start, when the special symbol changes stop, and when a big hit occurs. ..
<Basic functions of sub-board>

Next, the basic functions of the above-mentioned sub-board 104 will be described. In this embodiment, the sub-board 104 is composed of a sub-main board 301 and a sub-sub-board 302, and fulfills various functions such as command reception from the main board 102, effect pattern determination, effect display control, and effect execution.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-main board 301 includes a main command receiving means 141, an effect pattern determining means 142, a sub-main command transmitting means 143, and the like. Further, the sub-main board 301 is provided with functional means such as a sound control means 144 for controlling the speaker output and the like, and an optical control means 145 for controlling the game effect lamp output and the like.

The effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means 142 includes information for designating a display effect displayed on the effect display device 60, and a sound effect and a light effect to be performed together with the display effect as needed. During the variable display of the symbol 190, an effect suggesting a high degree of expectation of a big hit is executed. Here, the "expectation degree" in this embodiment can be rephrased as the "reliability". Hereinafter, "expectation level" describes the production stage (normal pattern, chance-up pattern, definite pattern) that raises the expectation that it will be a big hit due to the fluctuation when it appears among the patterns of the same type of advance notice production, and one production. About the probability that the hit fluctuation pattern is included in the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the effect of 1 when the hit fluctuation pattern (variation pattern in hit fluctuation) information and the deviation fluctuation pattern information (variation pattern in loss fluctuation) are confirmed. It may be used for each of the descriptions of what is described, and in general, "highly expected production" refers to a production that is often a big hit when the production occurs.

When the effect pattern is determined by the effect pattern determining means 142, the effect pattern information indicating the determined effect pattern is transmitted to the sub-sub board 302 as a sub-main command via the sub-main command transmission means 143. Further, the command transmitted from the sub-main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302 includes sound information and the like in order to read sound data, lamp data, and the like from the ROM of the sub-sub board.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-sub board 302 is provided with sub-main command receiving means 146, effect execution control means 147, and the like. Then, in the sub-sub board 302, the effect execution control means 147 sequentially outputs necessary image data to the liquid crystal unit 42 (see FIG. 4) based on the sub-main command from the sub-main board 301 to form an animation image. Then, the effect display device 60 displays a moving image for effect.
<Examples of specific modes related to specific games>

Next, a specific aspect of the above-mentioned specific game will be described. As described above, as specific games, a special symbol probability fluctuation function (probability variation), a special symbol variation time shortening function (time reduction), and a ball entry facilitation game (ordinary symbol probability variation function, normal symbol variation time reduction) A combination of functions and an extension function for opening and extending ordinary electric accessories) is provided. Then, at least one of these various specific games is executed according to the result of the big hit lottery (stop display symbol of the special symbol) or the game result during the big hit. In this embodiment, instead of the so-called ST machine described above, a specification is adopted in which the probability variation period continues until the next big hit in some big hits, but the specific embodiment thereof will be described later.
<< Probability fluctuation game >>

The above-mentioned probability change changes the probability state of the game related to the special symbol after the big hit so that the probability of occurrence of the big hit is higher than that of the normal probability state. In the pachinko gaming machine that adopts ST, the duration of the probabilistic state (probability change period) is determined based on the number of changes in the special symbol.

The number of changes in the special symbol is determined as one time from the change display of the special symbol to the stop display. Then, in the ST, the probability variation period is set to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the end of the special game. In this way, the function that allows the probability variation period to end before the next big hit occurs can be referred to as ST or the number-cut probability variation.
<< Fluctuating time reduction game >>

The above-mentioned time reduction generally shortens the fluctuation time of the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) in the above-mentioned main control display device 53 as compared with the case of the normal game. Here, "generally shortened" does not mean that the game is shortened in all cases, and in some cases, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is equivalent to that of the normal game or longer than that of the normal game. It means that it can include. Then, according to this time reduction, since the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened, even if a prize is continuously generated in the start winning opening (first starting winning opening 62 and second starting winning opening 63), it is special. It is possible to smoothly advance the variable display and the stop display of the symbol at short intervals, and it is possible to secure many opportunities for the big hit lottery.

Further, the duration of the time saving state (time saving period) is determined based on the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, as in the probabilistic state. Then, in this embodiment, the time saving state is continued until the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the end of the special game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

In the above example, the probability variation period and the time reduction period are set to the same period, but the probability variation period and the time reduction period may be different from each other. For example, it is possible to set the probability change period to 104 times and the time saving period to 100 times. Further, the probability change period and the time reduction period are not limited to being constant. For example, the probability variation period can be set to any of 4, 25, 100, and the like depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred. In addition, the time saving period can be set to any of 25 times, 50 times, 75 times, 100 times, and the like, depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred.

Further, it is possible to provide a so-called fall lottery function. The following can be exemplified as this fall lottery. For example, after the probability change or the time reduction reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) less than the above-mentioned maximum number of fluctuations (here, 100 times), each change of the special symbol until the maximum number of fluctuations is reached, A lottery (lottery to end a specific game) is executed to determine whether to end the probability change or the time reduction. Then, when the specific game end lottery is won, the probability change and the time reduction are ended, and the game state from the next change returns to the normal state without the probability change and the time reduction.

Further, it is not limited to executing both the probability change and the time saving, and it is also possible to execute only one of them in the specific game. For example, depending on the type of jackpot that was won, it is possible to give only the time reduction and not the probability change, or to not give the time reduction and give only the probability change.
<< Game to facilitate ball entry >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned ball entry facilitation game will be described. In this ball entry facilitation game, the function related to the ordinary electric accessory is set in the player's favor, and the opening mode of the second start winning opening 63 can be easier to accept the game ball than usual. be. When the ball entry facilitation game is executed, the second is determined by the control mode such as the time reduction related to the normal symbol, the probability fluctuation related to the normal symbol, the opening extension related to the normal electric accessory, and the combination of these control modes. The ease of entering the ball into the starting winning opening 63 is enhanced, and a state in which the ball is easily entered is formed.

Among the various control modes described above in the normal symbol, the time reduction related to the normal symbol is a control mode in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal state, and the probability fluctuation related to the normal symbol is the winning probability of the normal symbol. Is a control mode (probability change related to a normal symbol) that improves the value from the normal state. Further, the opening extension related to the ordinary electric accessory is a control mode in which the opening time of the second start winning opening 63 is opened (long opening) longer than the opening (short opening) in the normal time (during non-specific game). be.

As described above, the ball entry facilitation game during the specific game uses the three functions of shortening the time of the normal symbol, changing the probability of the open lottery, and extending the opening of the normal electric accessory to enter the second start winning opening 63. Increase ball ease. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or two of these three functions may be used to enhance the ease of entering the second starting winning opening 63. Further, at least one of the three functions may be switched between the period in which the function is performed and the period in which the function is not performed, depending on the game state.

The duration of such a ball-enhancing game can be determined based on a short period of time related to the special symbol. For example, it is possible to adopt a control mode in which the ball entry facilitation game is continued during the time reduction related to the special symbol, and the ball entry facilitation game ends when the time reduction related to the special symbol is completed. Then, in this case, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation pattern) in which the symbol variation is started after the time reduction of the special symbol is completed is provided for the normal time (during non-specific game). It is possible to make it determined from the fluctuation pattern.
<Main production of pachinko gaming machines>
<< Basic display mode of production pattern >>

Next, various effects executed by the sub-main board 301 and the sub-sub-board 302 based on the command from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 will be described. Then, here, first, the basic display mode of the said effect symbol 190 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B) will be described.

The effect symbol 190 is variablely displayed on the effect display device 60 as the special symbol is variablely displayed on the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 7A). Further, the effect symbol 190 is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60 (see FIG. 7B) as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the main control display device 53.

The stop symbol displayed when the effect symbol 190 is stopped is composed of a combination of three symbols, the left effect symbol 190a, the middle effect symbol 190b, and the right effect symbol 190c. When the result of the big hit lottery on the main board 102 is a big hit, a combination of three doublets, such as "777" and "555", is used as a stop symbol representing the big hit. Is displayed. If the result of the big hit lottery is wrong, one copy or all of the production symbols may be different from the other production symbols, for example, "767", "928", "331", etc. The symbol 190 is stopped and displayed.

Here, the "stop symbol" and "stop symbol" in this embodiment mean that the three effect symbols 190 are "fixed stop". That is, even if the three effect symbols 190a to 190c are displayed in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 while maintaining a combination such as "767" or "928", that alone is "fixed stop". It does not correspond to what you did. The state in which the effect symbol 190 has not reached the "fixed stop" while maintaining the combination can be referred to as the "temporary stop" state.

As a display mode of such "temporary stop", for example, a state in which the effect symbol 190 is vibrating (shaking) in small steps can be exemplified. Then, a mode of temporary stop in which the effect symbol 190 is swaying in small steps while maintaining the combination can be referred to as a mode of "sway fluctuation" or the like. As the mode of shaking of the effect symbol 190 in this "temporary stop", vertical or horizontal linear movement, horizontal rotational movement, and the like can be exemplified, and the movement range can be exemplified by about several millimeters.

Further, as the display mode of the above-mentioned "fixed stop", a state in which all the effect symbols 190a to 190c are stopped while maintaining the combination can be exemplified after the temporary stop state. Further, at the time of this "fixed stop", it is possible to perform an effect indicating that the fixed stop has been performed. Then, as an effect indicating that the confirmed display has been made, the state of the fixed stop is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, about 1 second), and the fixed effects 190a to 190c are added with special effects. It can be illustrated by displaying with (design effect).

Here, as a symbol effect, each effect symbol 190a to 190c is illuminated only momentarily (for example, about 0.5 seconds), and a bright spot is made to circulate around each effect symbol 190a to 190c once or a plurality of times. It is possible to adopt various modes such as enlarging or reducing the symbols 190a to 190c, moving the effect symbols 190a to 190c by about several millimeters, and returning them to their original positions.

Further, in the above-mentioned "reach" display mode, the effect symbol that maintains the combination of reach may be displayed in the above-mentioned "temporary stop" mode. Then, after the reach display by this "temporary stop", the symbol (here, the middle effect symbol 190b) that has been variablely displayed constitutes an out-of-order combination (a combination of out-of-reach) and "temporarily stops", and the combination is combined. It is possible to exemplify an effect such that "fixed stop" is performed and the variable display ends while maintaining the effect. Further, from the state in which the three effect symbols 190a to 190c are "temporarily stopped" by the combination of the off-reach, the middle effect symbols 190b resume the fluctuation and the reach effect is highly reliable (reliability related to the jackpot). It can also be illustrated as a production (second half reach) that develops into something with a relatively high degree.

The scroll display mode of the effect symbol 190 is not limited to the above-mentioned vertical scrolling, and various display modes can be adopted. Then, as another display mode, for example, a side-scrolling mode in the horizontal direction (right to left, etc.) or a left effect symbol 190a to a right effect symbol 190c are individually rotated (rotated) around a vertical axis. , A rotation mode in which a variable display is performed can be exemplified. Further, for example, the left effect symbol 190a to the right effect symbol 190c are expanded in the display area 194 from the rear to the front, that is, from the back to the front of the screen along a straight line or a curved (turning) track. A display mode such as sequentially paying out can also be exemplified. Further, it is also possible to adopt a scroll display mode in which the effect symbol from the rear to the front descends from the upper side to the lower front side.

Further, the scrolling mode is not limited to adopting any one of the various modes as described above, and for example, when a predetermined effect is executed, the predetermined scrolling mode is switched to another scrolling mode. It is also possible. Further, for a plurality of effect modes, it is possible to make the scroll mode different for each effect mode.

Further, in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a display mode in which the combination of the effect symbols 190 is stopped and displayed only in the middle stage in the vertical direction of the display area 194 is exemplified, and the effective line is in the horizontal direction. There is only one line. However, the number of effective lines is not limited to this, and for example, the number of effective lines may be 2 or 5.

Further, in FIG. 7B, the left effect symbol 190a to the right effect symbol 190c are simplified and shown only by the numbers in the predetermined font, but the effect symbol 190 means a predetermined symbol such as a number. It can be configured by a combination of a portion (element symbol which is the above-mentioned symbol element effect symbol) and a portion (element symbol which is a non-symbol element effect symbol) representing a symbol other than a predetermined symbol. As a part consisting of a pattern representing a symbol other than a predetermined symbol, various design drawings, portraits, combinations thereof, etc. can be exemplified, and various design drawings and portraits combined with the symbol can be shown as a moving image. It is also possible to.
<< Example of production pattern >>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned effect pattern will be described. A large number of effect patterns are provided in a state associated with the variation pattern determined by the main board 102. Further, the effect pattern defines an aspect of the effect including the effect symbol 190. More specifically, the effect pattern defines an effect process such as a change process from the start of change to the stop of the change for the selected effect symbol 190, a background displayed in combination with the effect symbol 190, and a story development. There is. And, there are some production patterns corresponding to the above-mentioned "with reach" and "without reach".

Of these, when the effect pattern of "with reach" is executed, the effect display device 60 performs a reach effect that becomes a big hit if one more effect symbol (here, the middle effect symbol 190b) is prepared. Then, when the result of the winning / failing lottery relating to the special symbol is a big hit, the doublet display such as "777" or "333" according to the type of the big hit is performed by the effect symbol 190 which has been confirmed and stopped. Further, when the result of the winning / failing lottery relating to the special symbol is out of order, for example, a combination indicating the out of place such as "767" or "515" is performed by the effect symbol 190 which has been confirmed and stopped.

Further, when the "no reach" effect pattern is executed, a combination without reach, such as "928" or "331", in which the left effect symbol 190a and the right effect symbol 190c are not a reach combination, is used. It is performed by the effect symbol 190 that has been confirmed and stopped.

Some of these production patterns have various long and short fluctuation times, and in particular, the fluctuation pattern of "with reach" includes those in which the fluctuation time extends to several minutes. In this embodiment, "no reach (about 3 to 10 seconds)" and "normal reach (10 to 20 seconds)" in the fluctuation pattern related to the above-mentioned special symbol (see FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (c)). Degree) ”and“ Super reach (reach with high reliability of big hits) (about 30 seconds to 2 minutes) ”are provided with a non-reach effect pattern, a normal reach effect pattern, and a super reach effect pattern. Then, for example, a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one variation pattern in these effect patterns, and the number of effect patterns is wider than that of the above-mentioned variation pattern. Further, "super reach" can be paraphrased as "SP (special) reach".
<< Holding effect display related to special symbols >>

Next, the hold display (hold effect display) related to the special symbol performed in the effect display device 60 will be described. At the lower part of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, as shown in FIGS. The second hold number display unit 197 indicating the hold number of the winning / failing lottery value in the two games is displayed. Although each hold display is represented by a perfect circle here for the sake of simplification of explanation and illustration, the hold display may be performed by other combinations of shapes and colors, character images, animations, and the like.

In this embodiment, when a hold related to the first game occurs, a predetermined hold display is performed on the first hold number display unit 196 described above. Furthermore, as the number of holds increases, a hold display is added. Then, when the number of holds reaches the upper limit, as shown in FIG. 7A, four hold displays are performed in the first hold number display unit 196.

Further, the hold display on the first hold number display unit 196 can be performed from the first display position to the fourth display position. That is, the first reserved number display unit 196 includes the fourth display position from the first display position, and the rightmost portion of the first reserved number display unit 196 as viewed from the player is the first display position. It has become. Then, a second display position, a third display position, and a fourth display position are provided in order toward the left end. Further, in the following, the hold display performed from the first display position to the fourth display position will be referred to as "ho 1", "ho 2", "ho 3", and "ho 4", respectively.

For example, in the effect display device 60, the effect symbol 190 related to the first game is being performed, and the hold is not performed on the first hold number display unit 196. Then, the hold display is performed at the first display position at the right end (the position of the above-mentioned "maintenance 1"). At this time, it is assumed that no other hold display has been performed yet, and that "Ho 2" to "Ho 4" have not occurred. In the situation where "Ho 1" is generated in this way, if a further hold occurs, the display related to the generated hold is performed at the position of "Ho 2" to the left of "Ho 1". Then, in a situation where "Ho 1" and "Ho 2" are displayed and "Ho 3" and "Ho 4" are not displayed, if a further hold occurs, "Ho 3" is displayed according to the number of holds that have occurred. And "Ho 4" are displayed.

Then, if the variation display executed when the "ho 1" occurs is completed and the other change start conditions related to the first game are also satisfied, the reserved storage information related to the above-mentioned "ho 1" is stored. At the stage of being digested, the hold display of "Take 1" moves to the right side of the first hold number display unit 196. The fluctuation information display unit 195 is provided on the right side portion of the first reserved number display unit 196. The fluctuation information display unit 195 is an area for displaying information (the fluctuation information) related to the fluctuation display being executed at that time. That is, the hold display of "Take 1" moves to the change information display unit 195 and changes to the change information display 198 when the change display related to the corresponding hold storage information is executed.

Here, when the hold display of "Ho 1" is moved to the fluctuation information display unit 195, the display elements such as the size, color, and form of the item may be changed. In the examples of FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), the size is expanded when the hold display of "maintenance 1" is changed to the fluctuation information display 198.

As described above, when the hold display in "Ho 1" moves to the fluctuation information display unit 195, the waiting order of the subsequent hold display is moved up, and "Ho 2" is shifted to the position of "Ho 1". Further, when "ho 3" or "ho 4" exists, "ho 3" shifts to the position of "ho 2" and "ho 4" shifts to the position of "ho 3". Then, if a further hold occurs in such a situation, a new "hold 4" is generated, and the number of holds reaches the upper limit. Further, if a new hold does not occur, the hold display is shifted with the start of the next variable display, and the waiting order of each hold is advanced.

In a broad sense, it can be regarded as a hold effect, including the state in which the hold display in "Ho 1" to "Ho 4" is changed to the change information display 198 in the change information display unit 195. Not limited to this, the hold display in "Ho 1" to "Ho 4" is set as the hold display, and the state changed to the change information display 198 in the change information display unit 195 is not included in the hold display. It is also possible.

In addition, if the variation display related to the effect symbol 190 is not performed and the number of holdings is 0 and there is a ball in the first start winning opening 62, the display of "ho 1" is not performed and the variation information. The fluctuation information display 198 is directly performed on the display unit 195. Then, only in such a case, it is possible to handle such that the fluctuation information display 198 in the fluctuation information display unit 195 is not included in the hold display.

Subsequently, the above-mentioned second reserved number display unit 197 will be described, but the same points as the first reserved number display unit 196 will be omitted. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the second reserved number display unit 197 is located on the opposite side of the first reserved number display unit 196 (on the right side when viewed from the player) with the above-mentioned fluctuation information display unit 195 interposed therebetween. ), The relationships of "Ho 1" to "Ho 4" are arranged symmetrically in a color different from that of the first reserved image.

Further, the hold display can be performed in a mode corresponding to various game states. For example, when the probability of the big hit lottery is a normal probability and a high probability, and when they are controlled to different production modes, it is possible to exemplify that the mode of holding display is different from each other.

Further, the positional relationship between the first reserved number display unit 196, the second reserved number display unit 197, and the fluctuation information display unit 195 is not limited to the above, and the second game is performed as in the present embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine of the type that displays the variation of the special symbol or the effect symbol 190 in the order of occurrence of the start winning prizes related to the first game and the second game, instead of executing the game with priority, has the variation information display unit. Eight hold displays may be arranged on the left side of 195.
<< Hold look-ahead effect related to special symbols >>

Next, a hold look-ahead effect, which is one of the advance notice effects (look-ahead effects) related to the special symbol, will be described. This hold look-ahead effect is an effect executed based on the above-mentioned hold storage information (first special figure hold storage information or second hold storage information). Further, in the hold look-ahead effect, a reach or a big hit occurs for the hold in which the digestion is performed after the effect performed by using the effect symbol 190 or the like at that time by using the above-mentioned advance information notification function. It is performed as a production that suggests the expectation of doing.

For example, the hold display generated at the position of "hold 3" in the first hold number display unit 196 described above is different from the display (for example, blue) which is the basic display mode described above, and the hold display is performed in green. It is shown that the degree of expectation such as the occurrence of reach is higher than that in the case of the normal blue aspect. Then, in addition to the coloring of blue and green, display modes such as yellow, red, gold, rainbow, and predetermined pattern are provided, and the expectation of a big hit in the order of yellow, red, gold, rainbow, and predetermined pattern rather than green. The production is such that it shows that the degree is high.

Here, as the display mode of the above-mentioned "predetermined pattern", an animal pattern such as a giraffe, a display mode including a predetermined character image, and the like can be exemplified. In addition to the coloring and pattern of the hold display, it is also possible to adopt items other than the perfect circle shape, a person image, and the like. Further, it is also possible to perform a look-ahead effect by combining the above-mentioned various display modes with a mode in which blinking or light emission is performed. Further, the hold that hits the look-ahead effect including the hold look-ahead effect can be referred to as, for example, "trigger hold".

The look-ahead effect related to the hold as described above may also be performed in the second game. The second game can be provided with display modes such as red, gold, rainbow, and a predetermined pattern in addition to the basic color (orange). Further, as the hold display related to the second game, it is also possible to adopt an item other than a perfect circle shape, a person image, or the like.

Further, the look-ahead effect using the hold display in the first game and the second game as described above can be referred to as "hold change" or the like. And, such "hold change" includes one showing a display mode different from the basic display mode as described above from the beginning of the hold occurrence, and one showing a change in the display mode at the timing after the hold occurrence. be.

Among these, as those showing a change in the display mode at the timing after the occurrence of the hold, for example, the hold occurs, the hold display is started, the hold is digested, and the hold display is, for example, "Ho 2". It is possible to exemplify such a thing that the hold display changes while proceeding to "Take 1". Then, for example, when the hold occurs, the hold is displayed in blue (orange in the case of the second game) at the position of "ho 3", and when the hold is moved to the position of "ho 1", another color such as green is displayed. And so on.

Further, in both the first game and the second game, when the fluctuation information display 198 is displayed, the hold display is changed from the basic color to a display mode such as red, gold, rainbow color, a predetermined pattern, or true. It may change to a display mode such as an item other than a circular shape or a person image to indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit.

Further, as the control mode related to the pending change as described above, the following can be exemplified. For example, when a hold occurs, a lottery (hold change pattern lottery) is performed to determine an effect pattern (hold change pattern) of the hold change. A hold change pattern table is used for this hold change pattern lottery, and in this hold change pattern table, there is a hold change, and when a hold change is executed (when there is a hold change), what kind of timing is used? It stipulates matters related to the determination of the effect pattern, such as what kind of display mode is to be executed. Further, as the pending change pattern, one for the first game and one for the second game are defined.

Further, when there are a plurality of holds that have hit the hold change in "Ho 1" to "Ho 4", it is possible to cancel one of the hold look-ahead effects. More specifically, for example, when "Ho 4" occurs, the hold related to "Ho 4" hits the hold change pattern that changes to green, and any hold that has occurred earlier is As long as the hold change pattern that changes to rainbow color is hit, the hold related to the above-mentioned "ho 4" can be exemplified by canceling the hold change and not executing it.

Further, for example, when "Ho 4" occurs as in the above example, the hold related to "Ho 4" hits the hold change pattern that changes to rainbow color, and all the holds that have occurred earlier. However, if it does not change up to the rainbow color and changes only to green, it can be exemplified that the hold change that has occurred earlier is canceled and not executed.
<< Continuous notice of special symbols >>

Next, as another pattern of the look-ahead effect, a continuous notice (continuous effect) related to the special symbol will be described. This continuous notice may be a genuine one or a pseudo one, and the genuine continuous notice among these means a continuous notice effect over multiple variable displays related to a special symbol. ing. Further, the pseudo continuous notice means that an intermittent notice effect (pseudo continuous notice) is performed such that there is a plurality of changes in the special symbol for one variation display related to the special symbol.

As the above-mentioned "continuous notice", for example, the character who is the main character in the story of the production moves to a different room in sequence aiming at the room to be finally reached for each change related to the special symbol. Such things can be exemplified. In addition, as another aspect of "continuous notice", the character who is the main character fights against a different enemy and wins for each change related to the special symbol, aiming for the final goal enemy. Can also be exemplified.

Further, the above-mentioned genuine continuous notice (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "continuous notice") can be performed based on the advance notification information transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. More specifically, for example, based on the advance notification information received when the hold of "Ho 3" occurs, the sub-main board 301 is used as an effect pattern corresponding to the variable display related to the next and subsequent special symbols. It is possible to select the content including the continuous notice over the three variable displays.

Then, when the hold for one time is exhausted and the hold of the above-mentioned "ho 3" is shifted to the position of "ho 2", the first one of the selected continuous notice-related effect patterns is used. The effect pattern related to the notice is executed. Furthermore, when the hold is sequentially digested and the hold display moves from "Ho 2" to "Ho 1", the second notice of the three times is executed, and the change information is displayed from "Ho 1". When moving to section 195, the final third notice is executed.

In addition, in the sub-main board 301, the fluctuation pattern related to the fluctuation display executed at the time when the above-mentioned hold of "ho 3" occurs, and the "ho 2" or "ho 1" that has occurred before that. It is also possible to confirm the pending storage information. That is, when the above-mentioned "ho 3" is held, information indicating that a predetermined reach effect with high jackpot reliability is executed or a jackpot is generated among various information already stored. If there is information indicating that the "ho 3" is to be held, it is possible to cancel the effect pattern related to the selected continuous notice when the hold of "ho 3" occurs. In addition, depending on the degree of expectation of hold for "Ho 3", continuous notice is not given immediately from the next change, but 1 change is waited for the change of "Ho 1" and 2 at the time of digestion of the trigger hold which is a look-ahead mode. It is also conceivable that the notice will be continuous over fluctuations.

Further, as the above-mentioned pseudo continuous notice (hereinafter, may be referred to as "pseudo continuous notice"), the reach display is intermittently performed a plurality of times in the effect pattern related to the one-time variable display of the special symbol. Such things, things in which the characters repeat actions multiple times, things in which the effect symbol 190 is temporarily stopped and re-variated, and the like can be exemplified.

It should be noted that the content of the continuous notice as described above is merely an example, and various contents other than those described above can be adopted as the content of the continuous notice.
<< Directed design related to normal design >>

Next, the production related to the above-mentioned ordinary symbol will be described. In this embodiment, the effect display related to the normal symbol is not performed. However, it is possible to perform the effect related to the ordinary symbol as a part of the effect on the effect display device 60. Then, in the case of displaying the effect of the ordinary symbol in this way, it is conceivable that the effect symbol is displayed to such an extent that, for example, the off-off and the hit type can be distinguished.

Further, as described above, when the effect display device 60 is configured by a combination of a plurality of display bodies, it is provided with a relatively large display body and a smaller display body (s). It is possible. The large display body can be referred to as, for example, a "main display body" or "main liquid crystal display", and the small display body can be referred to as, for example, a "sub display body" or "sub liquid crystal display". Further, when a relatively small display body as described above is provided, the effect symbol (199) related to the normal symbol may be displayed on, for example, a small display body. Further, for example, an LED indicator lamp in which two sets may be provided at a predetermined portion of the center decoration 64 described above, and this may be used as an effect display device related to a normal symbol.

Further, when performing an effect using the effect symbol related to the normal symbol, the hold effect display related to the normal symbol can be performed as a part of the effect on the effect display device 60. Further, as described above, when the effect display device 60 is composed of a plurality of display bodies such as a large display body and a small display body, the effect hold display related to a normal symbol is displayed, for example, in a small size. It may be displayed on the body. Further, for example, an LED indicator lamp in which two sets are provided at a predetermined portion of the center decoration 64 described above, thereby displaying the number of reserved numbers related to the ordinary symbols "1" to "4". May be good.
<< Production related to limited frequency pattern >>

Next, the effect related to the limited frequency pattern (hereinafter referred to as "limited frequency pattern effect") will be described. The limited frequency pattern effect is provided as a part of the above-mentioned effect pattern. Further, the limited frequency effect pattern effect is an effect set so as to easily appear in a predetermined gaming state in response to a variation pattern determined in a specific period by the pattern determining means of the main board. The content of this limited frequency pattern effect is an effect content showing a specific tendency, and as the content of the limited frequency pattern effect, for example, in a specific variation during a time-saving game, a predetermined variation pattern is used on the main board. It is possible to exemplify something that is determined and that always produces a highly reliable reach as a production.

In addition, as a game situation in which a limited frequency pattern effect is likely to appear, at the start of the game, immediately after the predetermined effect pattern is executed (for example, immediately after a small hit or a large hit without a ball), or during a predetermined effect mode (probability change, (During the time-saving game mode), immediately after the end of the special game, etc. can be exemplified. In addition to these, as a game situation in which a limited frequency pattern effect is likely to appear, when the number of holds related to the first game (or the second game) has reached a predetermined number (for example, four), or the hold is An example can be given when it does not exist. Further, in the situation where the limited frequency pattern effect is executed, the limited frequency table provided in advance according to the situation at that time is used, and the effect pattern to be executed is selected from the limited frequency pattern defined in the limited frequency table. It is designed to be selected.
<< Production using operation buttons >>

Next, an effect (hereinafter referred to as “button effect”) using the above-mentioned operation button 22 (see FIG. 1) will be described. The operation button 22 is pressed and operated by the player when the button effect is executed, and exerts a function of giving the player the feeling that he / she is participating in the game effect or the winning / losing lottery. be. As the button effect, for example, in the variable display process of the effect symbol 190 (see FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b)), “Push” and “repeated hitting” are performed in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 together with the symbol of the operation button 22. It is possible to exemplify the display of a guide prompting an operation, such as characters such as "Seyo" and "Let's press and hold", or a moving image of an indicator indicating the remaining time.

Further, as the button effect, when the player operates the operation button 22 according to the above-mentioned guide display, an effect in which the character makes a comment or an effect in which the ally character attacks the enemy character can be exemplified. Further, when the operation button 22 is operated, the above-mentioned movable effect member (601, 631, etc.) is activated to notify that the reach is reached. Further, a button effect may be performed during the reach effect. In that case, when the operation button 22 is operated, the above-mentioned movable effect member (601, 631, etc.) is activated to arouse expectations for a big hit. Can also be exemplified.

Further, regarding the above-mentioned operation button 22, the operation of the operation button 22 is normally invalid, but the operation of the operation button 22 is valid during the button effect period. The button operation valid period is a preset fixed time.

As the operation input device such as the operation button 22, various other forms can be adopted. For example, an automobile operation handle, an aircraft operation lever, and a model of a character related to the production content. It is also possible to use a (figure) with a touch sensor added. It is also possible to install an operation button and an operation lever in the form of an operation lever, and use them properly according to the situation such as the content of the production.
<< Production when a big hit occurs >>

Next, the effect when a big hit occurs will be described. When a big hit occurs, the production at the start of the special game (big hit start demo), the production during the special game (round production), the production at the end of the final round (hit end demo), and the production at the end of the special game There is a production (demonstration of the end of the big hit).

When the above-mentioned effect symbol 190 is confirmed and stopped, a display indicating that a big hit is started is displayed along with a sound such as a fanfare. Further, it is possible to exemplify a content in which a right-handed guidance effect is executed as a striking instruction during a special game, and the player is instructed to increase the amount of rotation of the firing handle 20 to perform a right-handed striking.

As the production during the above-mentioned special game, a moving image having contents that cannot be seen unless the player wins a big hit can be exemplified. Further, at this time, a predetermined music is output from the above-mentioned speaker 21 (see FIG. 1). Furthermore, as a video during the special game, for example, a picture of a predetermined character in a graphic novel used for the production of the pachinko game machine 10 fighting against a rival enemy, or a picture of enjoying a jerk. I can exemplify things such as

It should be noted that the switching of the round during the special game is, for example, "1R", "2R", ... , "15R" can be used for notification. Further, as a part of the effect during the special game, for example, it is possible to display the number of times the big hit occurs when the big hit occurs during the specific game and the big hits are continuous.

Subsequently, as the above-mentioned effect after the special game, those related to the result of the effect content during the special game can be exemplified. More specifically, it is possible to exemplify the content in which the winner expresses emotions according to the result of the battle between the characters. The production after such a special game can also be referred to as an ending production.

Further, as the effect after the special game, the one that additionally displays the number of consecutive big hits, the one that displays the number of prize balls acquired by the player by the special game at that time, and the like can be exemplified. It is also possible to add and display the number of times a big hit occurs when a big hit occurs during a specific game and the big hits are continuous. Further, regarding the continuous big hits, when the number of times the big hits occur reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), it is also possible to execute an effect pattern that has not been selected before that.
<Various concrete production examples>
<< Production by superimposing multiple production members >>

Next, various specific effects that can be carried out in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with examples. First, it is possible to perform an effect by superimposing the display of the effect display device 60, the display of the light guide plate 88 described above, and the movable effect member (601, 631, etc.). This type of effect is a complex effect by locating a movable effect member in front of the effect display device 60 and combining the display content of the effect display device 60 with the light decoration and movement of the movable effect member.

For example, in a state where one of the movable effect members protrudes in front of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, at least a part of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 can be seen outside the movable effect member. For example, when an image of a flame burning is displayed on the effect display device 60, a combination effect in which the movable effect member performs light decoration or operation is executed in front of the flame. Further, in the light guide plate 88, for example, by performing an effect of blinking a flame pattern or an effect of blinking a ripple-like pattern, the difference in perspective between the light guide plate 88 and the effect display device 60 is used. It can exert a visual effect.

Further, in this state, by executing the effect by the movable effect member between the light guide plate 88 and the effect display device 60, the state of the movable effect member and the image of the effect display device 60 can be displayed on the light guide plate 88. It can be visually recognized by the player while being partially obstructed. Furthermore, by synthesizing changes in the pattern display before and after the movable effect member, a complicated situation display can be superimposed on the movable effect member, and the environment in which the movable effect member is placed can be expressed in a complicated manner. ..

As a result, more complicated effects can be performed and the effects can be diversified by the limited configuration of the light guide plate 88, the movable effect member (601, 631, etc.), and the effect display device 60. Will be. Even when the light guide plate 88 is changed to, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display, a part of the transmissive liquid crystal display can be visually recognized by a movable effect member behind or a part of the display content of the effect display device 60. By setting the transmission state to the extent possible, it is possible to perform an effect by superimposing as in the case of the light guide plate 88.

Further, as a mode of using the light guide plate 88, a transmissive liquid crystal display, etc. (referred to as a light guide plate 88 here), a mode of emphasizing the light guide plate 88 and the like and a mode of combining with the effect display device 60 are adopted. It is possible. In the above-mentioned "mode for emphasizing the light guide plate 88 or the like", a color display is performed by using most of the display surface of the light guide plate 88 or the like to make a predetermined image stand out, and the display content of the effect display device 60 behind the light guide plate 88 or the like is displayed. It is a display mode that prevents the player's consciousness from facing as much as possible.

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned "aspect in combination with the effect display device 60", the ratio of the area of the portion of the light guide plate 88 or the like where the color display is performed is suppressed to a predetermined degree, and the display of the effect display device 60 behind is suppressed. This is a display mode for showing the player an effect of combining the display of the light guide plate 88 and the display of the effect display device 60 so that the player's consciousness is directed to the content. Then, in a predetermined case, the effect in the "mode of emphasizing the light guide plate 88 or the like" is executed, and in other predetermined cases, the effect in the "mode in combination with the effect display device 60" is executed. , Etc. are possible.
<< Production using hold display >>

Subsequently, various examples can be exemplified as the effect using the above-mentioned hold display. For example, the fluctuation information display 198 of the fluctuation information display unit 195 shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B is temporarily erased, and the fluctuation information display unit 195 is expected to have a color change, for example. Character information (character state transition suggestion information) that suggests that the degree is increased is displayed. Then, after displaying such state transition suggestion information, the fluctuation information display 198 in the fluctuation information display unit 195 may change to something that means a high degree of expectation such as red color or rainbow color. do.

It is also possible to display the above-mentioned display such as "color change?" As one of the roulette eyes or one of the rotating drums (reels). For example, information displays such as "no change", "color change?", "Red", and "rainbow" are adopted as the roulette eyes and the design of the rotating drum, and the roulette and rotation are used in the fluctuation information display unit 195. Display the objects of the drum. Then, in the fluctuation information display unit 195, the display of "no change", "color change?", "Red", and "rainbow" is sequentially changed, and the subsequent fluctuation information display is performed in a manner corresponding to the stopped information. It is conceivable that 198 will be done. It is also possible to display an object of a roulette wheel or a rotating drum without erasing the fluctuation information display 198.

Further, as another aspect of the effect using the hold display, when the hold change is performed in the first hold number display unit 196 and the second hold number display unit 197 in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), the hold is held. It is conceivable to actively notify that a change has occurred or that a pending change will occur immediately afterwards, for example, by displaying pending change information such as "pending change", "red pending", or "rainbow pending". Be done. Here, such display of the hold change information may be performed in the center of the display area 194 in the effect display device 60, or the hold change is displayed in the first hold number display unit 196 and the second hold change display unit 197. It may be done in the vicinity of the hold display.
<Various commands sent from the main board to the sub-main board>

Next, the main commands of various commands transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 will be described. First, the command transmission timing is as follows: initial screen display, customer waiting demo (standby demo), special symbol symbol change start, special symbol symbol confirmation, special symbol symbol confirmation, big hit start demo, There are times when the big hit medium and large prize openings are open, when the big hit medium and large prize openings are closed, when the hit end demo, and when the big hit end demo is over. Of these, the initial screen display is the period from when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on until the customer waiting demonstration is started and the steady state is entered. In addition, a command is transmitted in any case at the time of winning a start, when recovering from a power failure, and when an error is detected. Further, the command transmission is executed even when the RWM is cleared.

Among these, the commands at the time of clearing the RWM include the effect display display initialization, the effect LED initialization, and various error commands. The effect display initialization command is for displaying a predetermined effect symbol on the effect display device 60. The effect LED initialization command is to light a part of the game effect lamp when the communication is normal. The various error commands are for displaying the effect according to the error state.

As a command for the customer waiting demo, there is a customer waiting demo command. This customer waiting demo command is for setting the effect display device 60 and the game effect lamp for the customer waiting demo and erasing the sound.

The commands at the start of the symbol change of the special symbol are the number of symbols 1 stored, the number of symbols 2 stored, the communication inspection 1, the communication inspection 2, the number of effects A to Z, the effect selection state 0 to 2, the variation addition information, and the symbol 1 effect. There are commands for a pattern, a symbol 2 effect pattern, a symbol 1 character effect, and a symbol 2 character effect. The symbol 1 storage number command indicates the reserved storage number of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 storage number command indicates the reserved storage number of the second special symbol. The communication inspection 1 command and the communication inspection 2 command are for confirming whether or not normal communication is performed. The various commands of the number of effects A to Z indicate the number of times related to the effect according to the above-mentioned limited frequency table, and the various commands of the effect selection states 0 to 2 indicate the type of effect according to the limited frequency table. It is a thing. The variable addition information command indicates information for adding an element (effect component) that suggests, for example, a jackpot expectation degree, to the effect pattern. The symbol 1 effect pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 effect pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the second special symbol. It is a thing. The symbol 1 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the second special symbol. be.

As commands for confirming the symbol of the special symbol, there are commands for stopping the symbol 1 effect pattern and stopping the symbol 2 effect pattern. The symbol 1 effect pattern stop command and the symbol 2 effect pattern stop command are for stopping the effect symbol 190 based on the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively.

The commands for which the symbol of the special symbol is being confirmed include the number of times the fluctuation time is shortened 0 (when the probability is low), the number of times the fluctuation time is shortened A to Z (when the probability is low), the number of times the fluctuation time is shortened 0 (when the probability is high), and the probability is changing (when the probability is high). There is a command (up to the specified number of fluctuations). These are for transmitting commands related to the game state at that time, and are used for the effect mode display, the time reduction number display, and the like.

The commands at the time of the jackpot start demo include the symbol 1 jackpot start demo, the symbol 2 jackpot start demo, and the command for specifying the launch position. The symbol 1 jackpot start demo command and the symbol 2 jackpot start demo command are for displaying a start demo based on the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The launch position designation command is for notifying the player of the launch position when the player is made to strike the game ball separately by so-called left-handed or right-handed.

As commands when the big hit medium big winning opening is opened, there are commands of symbol 1 big hit medium demo 1 to 16 and symbol 2 big hit medium demo 1 to 16. These are for displaying the effect based on the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

As a command when the big hit medium big winning opening is closed, there is a big winning opening closing production command. This is for displaying the big winning opening closing effect.

As commands at the time of the big hit end demo, there are commands of the end per symbol demo and the end demo per symbol 2. These are for displaying the hit end demo effect based on the hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

The commands at the time of starting winning include commands for hit notice (hit notice effect), symbol notice (hit symbol notice effect), fluctuation notice (pattern notice effect), symbol 1 memory number, and symbol 2 memory number. Each command of the hit notice, the symbol notice, and the change notice is a command (look-ahead command) related to the above-mentioned look-ahead effect by the advance information notification means 157. The winning notice command is for transmitting a random number range of winning / failing random numbers, and includes information on winning / failing according to the lottery probability. The symbol advance notice command is for transmitting a random number range of symbol random numbers, and includes information related to the type of hit. Further, the fluctuation warning command is for transmitting a random number range of the fluctuation pattern, and can be used to specify the type of the fluctuation pattern group (no reach, normal reach, super reach, etc.). The commands of the symbol 1 storage number and the symbol 2 storage number are for transmitting the reserved storage number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Then, in this embodiment, as a result of the winning / failing lottery, information such as the presence / absence of the look-ahead effect and the period is transmitted to the sub-main board 301 by each command of the hit notice, the symbol notice, and the change notice.

The commands at the time of power failure recovery include communication inspection 1, communication inspection 2, game states A to E for power failure recovery, number of effects A to Z, effect selection states 0 to 2, symbol 1 character effect, and symbol 2 character effect. There are commands such as a power failure recovery hit state, a special symbol 1 state at the time of power failure recovery, a special symbol 2 state at the time of power failure recovery, firing position designation, errors a to d, a symbol 1 storage number, and a symbol 2 storage number.

The commands of communication inspection 1 and communication inspection 2 are for confirming whether or not normal communication is performed. The commands of the game states A to E for recovering from the power failure are for transmitting different commands according to the game state at the time of the power failure. The commands of the number of effects A to Z indicate the number of times related to the effect according to the above-mentioned limited frequency table, and the commands of the effect selection states 0 to 2 indicate the type of effect according to the limited frequency table. be. The symbol 1 character effect and the symbol 2 character effect command are for transmitting commands corresponding to the symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

The power failure recovery hit state command is for transmitting different commands depending on whether or not the command is hit. The commands in the special symbol 1 state when the power is restored and the special symbol 2 state when the power is restored send commands according to the states of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, such as waiting, changing, and hitting. Is for. As described above, the launch position designation command is for designating an appropriate launch position according to the situation. The errors a to d are for transmitting the presence / absence and type of the error. The commands of the symbol 1 storage number and the symbol 2 storage number are for transmitting the reserved storage number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
<Main control processing of the main board>

Next, the main control processing in the main board 102 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14 and the like. Prior to the explanation, the terms "special electric accessory", "conditional device", and "continuous operation device for accessory" used below will be described. All of these represent conceptual devices in the control processing of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and among these, the "special electric accessory" operates (opens) the large winning opening of the large winning opening device 90. It is a thing. In addition, the "conditional device" operates when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the "accessory continuous operation device" operates the special electric accessory continuously multiple times. Can be done.

Further, the main control processes of the pachinko gaming machine 10 described here are the control start process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the game progress interrupt process shown in FIG. 13, and the power cutoff process shown in FIG. Is executed on the main board 102.
<Control start processing>

The control start process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is a control process that is started after a security check using the manufacturing code of the CPU 501 is performed by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the control start process will be described later. After executing the necessary settings (S1 to S4) when turning on the power, the power off information flag (power off confirmation information) in the operation status (S5) of the initialization switch 544 and the power outage status confirmation process (S6 to S8) Corresponding to the value and the addition result (checksum data) of the RWM area, the processing at the time of power failure / recovery (S9 to S17), the processing at the time of RWM initialization (S24 to S26), and the timing setting for the game progress interrupt. (S27), circulation processing (S32 (S28 to S31)), and the like are executed.
<< Settings required when turning on the power >>

As the settings required when the power is turned on, the stack pointer setting (S1), the interrupt mode setting (S2), and the access permission setting to the RWM503 (S3) are performed, and then the internal register initial setting is performed (S3). S4).

Of these, in the process of setting the stack pointer (S1), in order to secure the stack area, the stack pointer is set as the initial value of the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is set to a specific address. Next, in the interrupt mode setting (S2), the mode of the predetermined number is set, and in the RWM access permission setting (S3), the access permission data is set in the predetermined register in order to permit access to the RWM. do. As a result, the masqueradable interrupt is set to a specific interrupt mode, and the CPU built-in RWM is granted access permission. Further, in the built-in register setting (S4), various corresponding setting values such as the game progress interrupt use setting value and the clock source selection value are set by using the built-in register initial setting table. The interrupt on the main board 102 will be described later.
<< Checking the operating status of the RWM clear switch >>

In the process of confirming the operation status of the initialization switch 544 (S5), the status of the output signal of the initialization switch 544 input via the input port is confirmed. Whether or not the RWM clear switch is pressed (on) is determined, and if it is not pressed (S5: NO), the value of the power supply cutoff information flag during the power failure status determination process (S6 to S8) described later. Proceed to the determination process (S6) of. On the other hand, if the initialization switch 544 is pressed (S5: YES), the processing at the time of initializing the RWM (S24 to S26) is performed.

Here, the initialization switch 544 is determined to have been operated when the RWM clear switch bit of the corresponding input port is determined to be ON five times in a row. Further, the determination of the information as to whether or not the initialization switch 544 is pressed is performed only once at this time, and the determination is not performed thereafter.
<< Processing to confirm the status at the time of power failure >>

In the power-off status confirmation process (S6 to S8) when the initialization switch 544 is not operated, the value of the power-off information flag is read, and whether the read value matches the predetermined power-off normal data. Whether or not it is determined (S6). The power-off normal data is saved when the power-off process is normally performed when the power-off (power-off) occurs.

If the value of the power off information flag matches the power off normal data (S6: YES), the checksum data is calculated (S7). In the process of calculating the checksum data, although not shown, the initial value is set as the checksum data, a predetermined operation is performed on the checksum data, and then the checksum data after the calculation is 0. The determination of whether or not it is different from is executed.

If the checksum data is not 0 (S8: NO), that is, if the restart preparation process execution condition is not satisfied, the RWM top and top are set above the reference value of the relative address, and in this case as well, the RWM is set. Moves to the process at the time of initialization (S24 or later). On the other hand, when the checksum data is 0 (S8: YES), the process proceeds to the process (S9 to S17) at the time of power failure / recovery, which will be described later.
<< Processing when power is turned off and restored >>

In the process when the power is turned off and restored, the value of the stack pointer buffer is set in the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is returned to the value saved when the power is turned off (S9). Further, in order to inspect the communication line between the main board 102 and the sub board 104, a request is made to send an effect control command to the sub board 104 (S10, S11), and a decorative lamp (game effect lamp) and a sound effect (sound effect) are requested. In order to return the effect of the effect) to the state before the power failure occurred, a request is made to transmit the effect control command to the sub-board 104 (S10, S11). Further, in order to request a command corresponding to the number of balls on hold for operation of the special symbol display device, the symbol storage number command request process is executed (S12).

Further, the solenoid is returned to the output state before the power failure occurred (S13). Specifically, the open / closed state of the second starting winning opening 63 and the large winning opening device 90 is returned to the state before the power is cut off.

After that, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing of setting the special symbol (S14), and the information on the operating state of the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display device (70, 71) is set. Next, the power recovery setting (S15), the data storage process (S16), and the communication line abnormality detection setting (S17) with the payout control board are executed.

Subsequently, in the process of activating the game progress interrupt process, the address of the PTC0 counter setting register is set in order to activate the game progress interrupt, and the count value of a predetermined size (corresponding to about 4 ms here) is set to the PTC0 counter. It is set in the register (S18). As a result, the game progress interrupt is generated every 4 ms.

Then, the process of restoring various registers other than the flag register is executed (S19), and the process of determining whether or not the state when the power supply is cut off is interrupt enabled (S20) is executed. Then, when the interrupt is disabled when the power is turned off (S20: NO), the flag register is restored (S21), and the control process is turned off based on the restart index information set in the stack pointer. Return to the processing of the address to be returned before the occurrence. On the other hand, if the interrupt is enabled when the power is turned off (S20: YES), the flag register is restored (S22), the interrupt enable is set (S23), and then the stack pointer is set. Based on the restart index information, the control process is returned to the process to be returned before the power failure occurred.

Here, the reason why the flag register is restored separately from the other registers is that the flag register stores information on the gaming state such as probability change, and the control process is turned off as much as possible to restore these information. This is because it is done just before returning to before the occurrence of.
<< Processing at RWM initialization >>

In the processing at the time of initializing the RWM (S24 to S28), after clearing the RWM area (S24), the initial setting of the RWM (S25), the initialization of the effect display device (effect display device 60) (S26), and the initialization of the effect display device (effect display device 60). The timekeeping setting (S27) for interrupting the game progress is performed. Of these, in the process from clearing the RWM area (S24) to initializing the RWM (S25), clear data (00H) is set in the entire RWM area, and the clear data is stored as a reference value for the relative address, and this reference value is used. Is incremented by +1. Further, bit 7 of this reference value is inspected, and the determination of the inspection result is executed. If the inspection result is 0 in the inspection result determination process, the process returns to the process of storing the above-mentioned clear data in the reference value, and the address of the initialization data setting table is set. As a result, the initial value of RWM is set. It should be noted that the clearing of the RWM area is not limited to the one performed for all areas, for example, only a part of the area where specific information is stored or the area excluding the unused area is cleared. May be good.

In addition, like "00H" which is the value of the above-mentioned clear data, "H" described at the end of a numerical value indicates that the numerical value is expressed in hexadecimal. Further, in this embodiment, a numerical value representing a hexadecimal number is given a symbol "H", a numerical value representing a binary number is given a symbol "B", and a symbol indicating a notation such as these is attached. Numerical values that are not specified shall be expressed in decimal.

In the initialization of the effect display (S26), the command request data is set by using the address of the effect initial command setting table as an argument in order to initialize the effect display device 60 and request the command transmission of the error status and the illegal prize ball monitoring information. Execute the process.
<< Processing of timekeeping setting for game progress interrupt >>

In the processing of the timekeeping setting for the game progress interrupt (S27), in order to activate the game progress interrupt, a count value of a predetermined size is set in the corresponding counter setting register, and the game progress interrupt is generated every 4 ms, for example. ..
<< Circulation processing >>

After the timekeeping setting (S27) for the game progress interrupt, the recursive (restart) preparation of a predetermined timer, which is an interrupt processing time monitoring means, and the random number-related values used for generating the initial values of various random numbers are updated. Circulation processing (S32 (S28 to S31)) is executed. In this circulation process (S32 (S28 to S31)), in order to manage the gaming machine, interrupts are first disabled (S28). Further, in preparation for recursing the interrupt processing time monitoring means, a predetermined value to be the first recursion information is set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means clear register (S29). This first recursive information is a predetermined value such as 55H.

Then, the initial value random number update process is executed (S30), and the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are updated. After that, after the interrupt is permitted (S31), the process returns to the interrupt disabled (S28) process, and the subsequent processes (S28 to S31) are sequentially repeated to circulate the control process.

Each time the interrupt enable (S28) is executed, the above-mentioned game progress interrupt is enabled, and the game progress interrupt process is repeated every predetermined cycle (here, 4 ms cycle) based on the cycle information set in S27. ..
<< Initial value random number update process >>

In the above-mentioned initial value random number update process (S30), in order to update the initial value random number per normal symbol, the initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol, the random number is updated from the initial value random number update table. The number of times is acquired, and the initial value random number is updated by the number of updates.
<Game progress interrupt processing>

Next, the game progress interrupt process that is repeated in a 4 ms cycle based on the cycle information set in the process of the timekeeping setting (S27) for the game progress interrupt will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the game progress interrupt processing, interrupt operation condition setting (S41, S42), recursion of interrupt processing time monitoring means (S43), game machine management (S45 to S70), interrupt permission (S45 to S70). S71) is performed in order to return to the processing before the game progress interrupt occurs.

Specifically, in the interrupt operation condition setting process (S41, S42), the interrupt operation condition setting value is stored in the game progress interrupt control register (S41) in order to clear the interrupt flag, and the interrupt operation condition setting. The value is set in the control register corresponding to the predetermined input terminal (S42). After that, the second recursive information is set (S43), and the second recursive information is further set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means register (S44).

In the management of the gaming machines (S45 to S70), the following processes are sequentially executed in order to manage the gaming machines.

First, an input process (S45) is executed in order to monitor the input of a specific signal. Here, the targets of monitoring are various switches mounted on the game board surface, saucer full switch, open signal, magnetic detection signal, radio wave detection signal, glass undetected signal, and disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal. Is.

Subsequently, various random number update processes (S46) are executed to update the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number. Further, the initial value update type random number update process (S47) is executed to update the random number per normal symbol, the symbol random number per special symbol, and the soft random number per special symbol. Next, the initial value random number update process (S48) is executed to update the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol. Further, the timer subtraction process (S49) is executed to update the 2-byte timer, and the valid period setting process (S50) of the second start opening is executed to set the valid period of the second start winning opening 63. ..

Further, the prize monitoring process (S51) is executed, the number of times the prize ball is paid out is stored, the output request of the external information for the board is created, and the transmission request of the command to be transmitted to the sub board 104 is performed. Subsequently, in order to control the payout control board 103, the prize ball control process (S52) is executed.

Next, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate (operation port 68), the normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S53) is executed in order to store the random numbers related to the normal symbol, and the normal symbol display device or the normal symbol is executed. In order to perform the processing related to the electric accessory, the normal symbol control processing (S54) is executed. Further, in order to monitor the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol, the normal symbol fluctuation start monitoring process (S55) is executed. Further, in order to monitor the winning of the first starting winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63 of the game ball, the starting opening monitoring control process (S56) is executed, and the first special symbol display unit 70 or the second special symbol is executed. In order to perform the processing related to the display unit 71, the special symbol control processing (S57) is executed. Subsequently, in order to perform the processing related to the special electric accessory, the special electric accessory control process (S58) is executed, and the processing related to the validity period of the large winning opening device 90 is performed, so that the large winning opening valid period setting process ( S59) is executed, and the special symbol change start monitoring control process (S60) is executed in order to monitor the change start of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Next, anomaly detection processing (S61) is executed to monitor magnetism, disconnection / short circuit / power supply, radio wave monitoring, open / closed state of glass frame set / game board frame, and pair glass monitoring. Then, in order to detect the ball entry passage time abnormality, the ball entry passage time abnormality detection process (S62) is executed. Further, in order to request display of the number of times the special electric accessory is continuously operated, the error state, the number of balls on hold for operation of the normal symbol display device, and the number of balls on hold for operation of the special symbol display device, the game state display process (S63). ), And the handle state signal inspection process (S64) is executed in order to monitor the touch state (including the state of the operation amount) of the firing handle 20. In addition, special symbol display, normal symbol display, operation hold ball number display of special symbol display device (70, 71), operation hold ball number display of normal symbol display device, game status display, special electric accessory The LED output process (S65) is executed in order to display the number of times of continuous operation and the error display.

Subsequently, in order to output a signal for prohibiting / permitting the firing of the game ball, the firing control signal output process (S66) is executed, and in order to create and output a signal to be output to the test device, the test signal output process (S67) is performed. To execute. Further, the solenoid output process (S68) is executed in order to output the output data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid and the large winning opening opening solenoid, and the effect control command transmission process (S69) is executed in order to transmit the effect control command. Then, in order to output a signal to the external terminal (various external output terminals of the external relay terminal board 46 (see FIG. 2)), the external information output process (S70) is executed.

After that, the interrupt enable (S71) is executed, and the control process exits to the return (RET). Then, the above-mentioned cyclic processing (S32 (S28 to S31)) of the control start processing is executed by utilizing the remaining time until the next game interrupt is executed.
<< Production control command transmission processing >>

In the effect control command transmission process (S69), the transmission request of the command to be transmitted to the effect control board is inspected, and if it is determined that there is a transmission request, the requested command data is acquired and the used command buffer is cleared. , Acquisition of MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data, output of MODE data, retention of MODE data, acquisition of EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data, and output of EVENT data are sequentially performed. The command data transmission timing is defined by the effect data strobe, and the effect data holding time is a predetermined time (here, 46 μs or more) after the on-time (here, 2 μs or more) of the effect data strobe signal.

In the inspection of the command transmission request, the value of the command request write position (area) and the value of the command request read position (area) are compared, and if the values do not match, it is determined that there is a command transmission request. When acquiring the command data to be requested, the calculated address stored in the command request reading position, the double value of the logical product of the position correction bit data, and the address of the command buffer are added, and the content of the acquired address is added as a result of the addition. Is the command data. After acquiring the address calculation value stored in the command request reading position, the command request reading position is incremented by 1 in order to update the contents of the command data reading position. When clearing the command buffer, in order to clear the command buffer, the command buffer in which the acquired command data is stored is cleared with 0.

In the acquisition of MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data, the higher level of the acquired command data is defined as MODE data. In the output of MODE data, after the acquired MODE data is output to the effect command output port, the strobe output process is executed in order to output the effect data strobe. In the retention of MODE data, in order to retain the MODE data, a predetermined time (here, 46 μs or more) is waited. In the acquisition of EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data, the lower level of the acquired command data is defined as EVENT data. In the output of EVENT data, after the acquired EVENT data is output to the same effect command output port as described above, the effect data strobe is output, so that the strobe output process is executed.
<< Control mode related to command transmission timing >>

In this embodiment, the effect control command output from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 is temporarily stored in the command buffer by a command request before transmission. The command buffer has a plurality of buffers functioning as ring buffers, and is used once in the order of accumulation in the command buffer in the control process for command transmission (here, the effect control command transmission process (S69)). In the game progress interrupt process, each command is fetched from the command buffer and transmitted. It is also possible to adopt a method in which the command with the highest priority is sent first. It is also possible to send a command at any time when a command that needs to be sent occurs in various control processes. When such a method is adopted, the effect command is intensively transmitted in one control processing module such as the effect control command transmission process (S69) during one game progress interrupt process. Instead, each time a command needs to be sent, the command is sent sequentially in each control processing module. Therefore, it is unlikely that the command transmission will be carried over to the game progress interrupt processing from the next time onward. Then, for example, there is no delay in command transmission at the start winning command or at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, and rapid command processing becomes possible.
<< Power off processing >>

Next, the power-off process executed when the power-off occurs will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the power cutoff process, the data of all used registers is saved in the RWM (S81), and the interrupt enable / disable state before the power cutoff is saved (S82). Further, it is determined whether or not the power-on normal information is stored in the RWM (S83), and if it is not stored (S83: NO), the power-off abnormality information is stored in the RWM (S84). Move on to the RWM access prohibition process (S88). On the other hand, if it is saved (S83: YES), the value of the stack pointer is saved in the stack pointer buffer (S85), the power off / normal information is saved in the RWM (S86), and the checksum of the RWM is calculated. Then, the checksum data is saved (S87). Then, the RWM is prohibited from accessing (S88), and the reset of the CPU 501 is waited while looping the control process.
<< Control mode related to lottery of fluctuation pattern >>

Subsequently, various aspects related to the lottery of the fluctuation pattern will be described. Any of the modes of determining the variation pattern described here may be selected and applied in one pachinko gaming machine 10, or may be used in combination as appropriate. When a plurality of modes are used in combination, it is possible to use the modes properly based on factors such as a result of success or failure.

In this embodiment, as described above, the winning / failing result, the number of reserved balls, the special symbol (which may be a symbol group), and the variation pattern selection state (status information of the special symbol) are determined for determining the variation pattern. Although used as an element, a variation pattern corresponding to the combination of these determinants is selected. Then, along with the determination of the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern and paired with the fluctuation pattern is determined. Further, in the present embodiment, regarding the determination of the fluctuation pattern, the elements of the determination are different depending on whether the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit or a miss. That is, in the case of a big hit, a variation pattern is selected from among those associated with the effect state (status information of the special symbol, etc.), the special symbol group, and the hit / miss random number. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, a fluctuation pattern is selected from among those associated with the effect state, the number of reserved balls, and a random number of hit / fail. Of these, regarding the fluctuation pattern in which the re-lottery time is given for the production in the case of a big hit, the re-lottery time is given based on the production state (presence or absence of a specific production, etc.) and the special symbol group. The presence or absence is determined, and the determined result is transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301.

Further, when determining the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation time, it is possible to determine the subsequent fluctuation time according to the determined effect pattern number (in other words, the content of the effect pattern). For example, when the selected fluctuation pattern corresponds to the limited frequency pattern production, it is conceivable that the extension of the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is determined after the fact.

In addition, as described above, by setting the command of the fluctuation additional information as the command at the start of the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol, the command is later determined during the fluctuation time determined in advance in relation to the elements such as the game state and the winning symbol. It is possible to add an effect such as a notice. When determining the total fluctuation time in such an embodiment, it is possible to create various fluctuation patterns while keeping the number of fluctuation patterns provided in advance small, as described below. That is, considering the case where the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous notice (so-called "pseudo-ream") is performed, when the fluctuation patterns of the pseudo-ream are simply set individually, the same number of fluctuation patterns as the number of types of effects are provided in advance. Need to keep. When all the effect patterns are prepared individually in this way, it is conceivable that the total number of fluctuation patterns becomes large and reaches, for example, more than 256. Therefore, in order to give an identifiable code to a large number of fluctuation patterns, it is necessary to increase the number of bits and the number of bytes for expressing the code as compared with the conventional case.

However, by using the variable addition information (variable addition pattern), it is possible to form a variation pattern ex post facto by connecting, for example, random number lottery variation addition information to a relatively small number of basic variation patterns. Is. As a result, a new fluctuation pattern can be formed by combining the fluctuation patterns, so that various fluctuation patterns can be created without increasing the number of fluctuation patterns provided in advance. It should be noted that the random number value related to the variable addition information can also be transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 when the start winning prize is generated as a command for the look-ahead effect. It is also possible to set the appearance probability of the variable addition pattern so that the variable addition information can be easily added when the limited frequency pattern effect is executed. To further give an example of using the variable additional information, when the probability variation symbol "777" is displayed from the beginning as the combination of the effect symbols 190, the variable additional information is not set and the combination of the effect symbols 190 is used. Once the non-probability variation symbol "666" is displayed, the effect until the result of whether or not to promote to "777" is displayed (for example, the effect of shaking fluctuation and the development of the variation mode). (Representation, etc.) may be performed by setting variable additional information.

Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined with the number of reserved balls as an element, and the reference fluctuation pattern table differs depending on the number of reserved balls. The fluctuation pattern table is provided corresponding to the number of reserved balls 0 to 4. The reason why the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the hold 4 is provided in addition to the four hold 0 to 3 is as follows. For example, consider a case where a new variable display is started from a situation where the number of reserved balls is four and the number of reserved balls becomes three. A state in which the number of reserved balls is 3 at a stage in which the control process during the game progress interrupt process being executed at that time does not reach the determination of the fluctuation pattern, which is the process during the later game progress interrupt process. When a new start prize is generated from, the number of reserved balls is added to 4 when the fluctuation pattern is determined. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern table is provided corresponding to the number of reserved balls 0 to 4 so that such a situation can also be an element for determining the fluctuation pattern.

Further, the acquisition timing of the variable pattern random number can be set to the time of the variable pattern lottery. That is, since the fluctuation pattern random number is not a random number related to the operation of a special electric accessory or the like, as an element for performing an appropriate game, for example, in aiming for a fair game as compared with a random number of success or failure. The need for constraints is reduced. Therefore, it is conceivable that the variable pattern random number is not intentionally acquired at the time of starting winning, and for example, the variable pattern random number is acquired and stored at the time of the variable pattern lottery as a separately provided timing. By doing so, the number of information to be stored at the time of winning the start can be reduced, and the capacity of the program and the memory can be reduced.
<< Control mode related to symbol designation >>

In the symbol lottery, the symbol determination table to be used is determined based on the value of the upper byte of the code indicating the symbol random number, and then the symbol is determined from the determined symbol determination table based on the value of the lower byte of the symbol random number. Is also possible. In this embodiment, since the numerical range of the symbol random number is set to "0 to 999", the binary code code of these numerical values can be used. By doing so, the capacity of the memory and the program can be reduced. In addition, the game status such as the number of rounds and the number of time reductions is distributed to the winning symbols (which may be a symbol group), and the number of subsequent rounds and the number of time reductions are determined according to the winning symbols. You may. By doing so, it is not necessary to store or control the data unique to the gaming state, and the capacity of the memory or the program can be reduced. Further, information (game state designation information) for transmitting a game state to a command for transmitting a symbol or the like from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 (for example, each command of the symbol 1 effect pattern and the symbol 2 effect pattern in this embodiment). ) Can be added. This command is not transmitted to the sub-main board 301 immediately after being created, but is created and temporarily stored, and is transmitted to the sub-main board 301 after waiting for a predetermined timing.
<Main control processing of sub-board>

Next, the main control processing of the above-mentioned sub-board 104 will be described. Here, as the main control processing, various interrupt processing which is exception processing and processing related to these will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 18.
<< Interrupt factor and priority level >>

First, in this embodiment, in the sub-main board 301 constituting the sub-board 104, a predetermined signal (reset signal) to the reset terminal provided in the CPU 521 is used as an interrupt factor (factor generation source) in which the CPU 521 has the highest priority. Input and various abnormalities occur. Of these, the reset signal is input when the power is turned on, when an external reset is performed, when the watchdog timer times out, etc., and the sub-main initial setting process described later is performed along with the reset signal input. (See FIG. 15) is executed.

On the other hand, the interrupt when various abnormalities occur is executed depending on whether or not the watchdog timer function (watchdog function) is enabled. That is, if the watchdog function is enabled, the processing of the CPU 521 shifts to, for example, a predetermined infinite loop so that the processing time exceeds the set time of the watchdog timer when a predetermined abnormality occurs. do. Then, when the runaway is detected due to the time-out in the watchdog function, the sub-main initial setting process (see FIG. 15) described later is executed. When the above-mentioned various abnormalities and the input of the reset signal occur at the same time, the reset by the input of the reset signal (sub-main initial setting process) is prioritized.

Another cause of interrupt generation in the sub-main board 301 is reception of a command (main command) from the main board 102. The fact that the command is being received from the main board 102 is determined by detecting the rise of the above-mentioned strobe signal (effect data strobe signal) from the main board 102. When this main command reception interrupt occurs, the main command reception process (see FIG. 17) described later is executed. In the main command reception process, in the case of normal reception in which the command can be received without any problem, the contents of the received command are saved in the command buffer (command ring buffer), and the command analysis process is the main process described later (FIG. 16). It is performed in the main loop process (circular process of S124 to S132) in (see). The priority level of the main command receive interrupt is set to level 7, which is the next highest priority level after the above-mentioned highest priority.

Further, when the above-mentioned watchdog function is enabled, an interrupt is generated when a runaway detection of the CPU 521 is performed without going through a process of intentionally causing a timeout as in the case of the above-mentioned various abnormalities. (Runaway detection interrupt) occurs, and the sub-main initial setting process (see FIG. 15) described later is executed. The priority level of the interrupt by such a normal watchdog timer is level 3, which is four steps lower than the above-mentioned level 7. In this embodiment, the level 4 to 6 interrupts between the level 3 and the above-mentioned level 7 are not executed.

Further, as another interrupt generation factor, there is transmission / reception with the sub-sub board 302. The interrupt related to transmission / reception with the sub-sub board 302 (sub-sub command reception interrupt) is generated when a reception command (sub-sub command) from the sub-sub board 302 is input. The reception command from the sub-sub board 302 conveys to the effect that the sub-sub board 302 has normally received the command when the command (sub-main command) is received from the sub-main board 301. Then, when an interrupt related to transmission / reception with the sub-sub board 302 occurs, the command transmission / reception management process is executed. The command transmission from the sub-main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302 is performed when the monitoring toggle signal from the sub-sub board 302 is normally transmitted, as will be described later. The priority of interrupts related to transmission / reception with the sub-sub board 302 is level 2.

Further, as another interrupt generation factor, there is communication with the sub-sub board 302. Interrupts related to communication with the sub-sub board 302 (sub-sub communication interrupts) are generated every predetermined cycle (500 μs in this embodiment) as described later. Then, when an interrupt related to communication with the sub-sub board 302 occurs, communication processing with the sub-sub board is executed. The priority of the interrupt related to the communication with the sub-sub board 302 is the same level 2 as the interrupt related to the transmission / reception with the sub-sub board 302 described above.

Furthermore, other interrupt generation factors include communication with the RTC clock (real-time clock), generation of timer interrupts (sub-main timer interrupts), interrupt requests for various lamps, etc., and these have the lowest priority. It is set to 1. Of these, at the time of an interrupt related to communication with the RTC clock, communication processing with the RTC clock is executed. Further, the above-mentioned timer interrupt is intended to be used in general game production such as solenoid output processing, motor output processing, and game timer management processing. The timer interrupt is started immediately by the setting at the time of initialization (initial setting), and the timer interrupt is repeated every predetermined cycle (about 1 ms in this embodiment). Then, when a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18) described later is executed.
<< Sub-main initial setting process >>

When the power of the sub-main board 301 is turned on, as in the case where the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the sub-main initial setting process shown in FIG. 15 is executed. In this sub-main initial setting process, a predetermined address is first set as a stack pointer (S101), and then all interrupts are disabled until various initial settings are completed (S102). Further, in the hardware initialization process (S103), basic settings related to the hardware (register setting, port initialization, etc.) are performed, and in the RWM initialization process (S104), the RWM initialization is performed according to a predetermined condition. Is done. Then, in this RWM initialization, the initial value is prepared for the variable with the initial value, and 0 is cleared for the variable without the initial value. Further, in the RWM initialization process (S104), ROM data (control program or the like) is expanded to the RWM.

Further, in S105, interrupts other than reception of the main command are prohibited, and subsequently, a power failure recovery error detection process (S106) for setting various error information is executed. In this power failure recovery error detection process (S106), processing is performed according to circumstances such as game characteristics. That is, the sub-main board 301 is provided with a function for dealing with various errors including vibration errors and radio wave errors. However, the functions for dealing with these various errors are selected in advance, and the error detection function is exhibited only for the valid errors. For example, whether or not a predetermined hit occurs when a game ball passes through a specific area, such as a type 1 type 2 type that combines so-called type 1 and type 2 game characteristics, or a so-called ball accuracy spec. The vibration error detection function is effective for models that determine. However, in a model such as the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in which the winning / failing lottery is performed only by the random number lottery, even if the vibration error detection function is provided, the function is selectively invalidated in advance. No special measures are taken for vibration errors.

Subsequently, in the all lamp extinguishing process (S107), an extinguishing request is made to turn off all the lamps, and in the watchdog timer operation start process (S108), based on the setting of using the watchdog timer as the watchdog timer. The watchdog timer is activated. In FIG. 15, the main process (S109) is connected to the processes from S101 to S108, but the processes from S101 to S108 are the sub-main initial setting processes, and the main process (S109). Is performed after the sub-main initial setting process (S101 to S108). Further, in the main process (S109), the main process of the game is managed, and the details of the main process (S109) will be described later.

After the main process (S109), a sleep process (S110) is arranged. Normally, this sleep process (S110) is not executed because the reset operation that performs the sub-main initial setting process is not restored from the main process (S109), but as shown by the broken line arrow in the figure, When this sleep process (S110) is executed for some reason, the transition to the low power consumption mode is performed.
<< Main processing on the sub-main board >>

In the above-mentioned main process (S109), as shown in FIG. 16, the RWM placement address acquisition process (S121) is executed, and in this RWM placement address acquisition process (S121), the program area expanded in the RWM is checked. The start address of the expanded program area is acquired so that it can be performed.

Next, all interrupts are permitted in order to enable interrupts in subsequent processing (S122). Further, in the device initialization process (S123), initialization operations of various devices such as motors, solenoids, and lamps are performed. In the subsequent watchdog clearing process (S124), if the setting to use the watchdog timer is made, the watchdog timer is cleared. Further, in the symbol update process (S125), the out-of-order symbols related to the effect symbols 190a to 190c are determined by the counter.

As the counter used here, a three-digit counter of "111" to "999" can be exemplified. For example, when the acquired counter value is "757", the effect symbols 190a to be stopped and displayed are displayed. It is possible to make 190 "757". When the acquired counter value is a combination of stitches such as "111", it is possible to offset the numerical value of a predetermined digit such as "121" to make a combination of outliers.

This symbol update process (S125) may not be executed depending on the adopted method for determining the outlier symbol. For example, when the missing symbol is determined by lottery, it is not executed, and specifically, it has the data of the lottery sheet (lottery table) incorporating all the symbol combinations, and the missing symbol is selected by using the lottery sheet. The control mode as determined can be exemplified.

In the subsequent error effect management process (S126), the error state is monitored, and various error notifications are executed according to the monitoring result.

Next, in the advance notice lottery management process (S128), a lottery for determining the advance notice effect is executed, and the lottery for this advance notice effect is the efficiency of the loop process (main loop process) described later in the main process (S109). In order to improve efficiency), it is divided into several times. That is, when multiple advance notice effects are executed during one fluctuation, the lottery process for the multiple advance notice effects is not all performed in one main loop, but multiple main loops. It is executed after multiple lottery divided into. Further, the timing of the lottery is related to the timing of the appearance of the advance notice effect during the fluctuation. For example, for a notice effect that appears at a relatively early timing, such as immediately after the start of fluctuation, the priority of the lottery time is set high, and by performing the lottery at the timing according to the priority, image control is performed as soon as possible. Commands can be sent to the sub-sub board 302 on the side. The various processes performed in the advance notice lottery management process (S128) will be described later.

Next, in the device management process (S129), when there is a device operation request such as a real-time clock (RTC), a lamp, or a speaker, a process for operating the corresponding device is executed.

Further, in the command analysis process (S130), when it is necessary to start the process for responding to the command (main command) received from the main board 102 or when the command data exists in the above-mentioned command buffer, the command analysis is performed. conduct. Then, when the command is analyzed (S131: YES), the process returns to the watchdog clear process (S124), and the main loop is executed. Immediately after receiving the command from the main board 102, since there is command data in the command buffer, the main loop is executed and the process returns to the watchdog clear process (S124) and thereafter. However, if the command buffer becomes empty before the main loop is repeated and the next timer interrupt described later is executed, it is not necessary to perform command analysis, and command analysis is not performed. In such a case, the random number update process (S132), which has a lower priority than the command analysis, is executed by using the generated time without proceeding to the main loop (S131: NO). This random number update process (S132) is a soft random number update process. Further, in this command analysis process (S130), the fluctuation pattern (sub-variation pattern) in the sub-main board 301 is determined. Further, when the data of the lottery sheet (lottery table) incorporating all the symbol combinations is possessed and the control mode for determining the out-of-order symbols is adopted by using the lottery sheet, the command analysis process (S130) is used for directing. Determine the design.

Regarding the processes related to these command analysis (S130, S131), in other words, for a certain command, immediately after receiving the command, the main process does not proceed to the subsequent processes (here, the random number update process (S132)). The other processes (S124 to S131) in the loop process (S124 to S132) are repeated, and if there are no more commands in the command buffer, the process proceeds to the subsequent processes, and as a result, the command analysis process is performed for a certain main command. Immediately after the start of (S130), command analysis is executed, so it does not proceed to the program module placed later, and when command analysis is no longer performed in the command analysis process (S130), it goes to the program module placed later. It can be said that it is something to move forward. If, for example, a checksum calculation is performed after the command analysis determination process (S131), this process is also executed immediately after the command is received, as in the random number update process (S132). It can be said that it is a process that is not done.

In the random number update process (S132), the lottery random number (software random number) related to the effect is updated, and each time this random number update process (S132) is executed, the software random number related to the sub-main board 301 is a new value. Will be updated to. Then, the value sequentially updated in the random number update process (S132) is used as a random number for lottery in various production modes in the above-mentioned advance notice lottery management process (S128) and the like. Further, the value generated by the random number update process (S132) is for lottery after being calculated with a hardware random number for lottery in various production modes, similarly to the generation of a predetermined random number on the main board 102 described above. It may also be used as a random number.
<< Main command reception processing >>

Next, the main command reception process from the main board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not to confirm the command input value (S141). Regarding command input, since there is a risk of reading failure due to noise or the like, the input value is not fixed until the same value is read two times in a row. Specifically, the command data is read up to 5 times, and when the same value is read two times in a row, the process of confirming the input value is executed. If the command input value is not fixed (S141: NO), the main command reception process is exited and the process returns to the original process before the interrupt occurred.

When the command input value is confirmed (S141: YES), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first command (S142), and it depends on the determination result of whether it is the first command or the second command. Processing branches. The main board 102 transmits a 1-byte command with one command transmission, but since the command from the main board 102 has a 2-byte configuration of MODE data and EVENT data, the command transmission is performed twice as described above. is necessary. Therefore, from the main board 102, the command of the upper byte (MODE command) is transmitted for the first time, and the command of the lower byte (EVENT command) is transmitted for the second time. Then, in the sub-main board 301 that has received the command, if the most significant bit of the command data is "1", it is determined as the first command (MODE command), and if the most significant bit is "0", the second command is determined. Judged as (EVENT command).

If the received command is the first command (S142: YES), the first command is temporarily stored (S148) and stored. Here, the temporary is a storage area for temporarily saving the value.

Further, the value at that time of the hard random number 1 which is a predetermined hardware random number is latched and held in the buffer on the software (S149), and then the process exits this main command reception process and returns to the state before the interrupt is generated. .. Here, the reason why the hard random number 1 is latched every time the command (first command) of the main board 102 is received as in S149 is to prevent the random number cycle from being formed. That is, a random number excluding periodicity is created by creating a numerical value using the reception of the first command generated at a random timing and using the numerical value at that time at a predetermined lottery or the like for the production. Can be obtained.

Hardware random numbers are generated using a high-speed counter, but if the acquisition timing is not random, some periodicity may occur. However, since the first command from the main board 102 is received by the sub-main board 301 at irregular timings caused by winning a game ball or the like, there is little possibility that a cycle will occur. Therefore, in the sub-main board 301, the hardware random number is generated by using the reception of the command as described above, and the periodicity as is performed in the main board 102 is eliminated.

On the other hand, in S142, when it is determined that the received command is not the first command (S142: NO), it means that the second command has been received. Then, when the second command is received, it is confirmed whether or not the first command has been received (S143). If the first command has not been received (S143: NO), the process exits the main command reception process and returns to the original process.

When the first command has been received (S143: YES), the command write pointer is acquired (S144). Here, the command light pointer indicates a reading position in the command ring buffer, and acquisition of the command light pointer acquires data from the reading position indicated by the command light pointer.

Further, the first command and the second command normally received at this point are stored in the command ring buffer for analysis processing (S145). The saved data is analyzed by the command analysis process (S130) of the above-mentioned main process (see FIG. 16). Then, the command light pointer is updated (S146), and the above-mentioned temporary first command is cleared (S147). Here, updating the command light pointer is a process of updating one read position of the command ring buffer. Further, the process of clearing the temporary first command clears the first command stored in S148.

In this embodiment, the set of two element commands (first command and second command) is set as one set (one set), and the hard random number 1 is latched in response to the reception of the first command. Latch processing can be performed with a processing system (systems S148 and S149) different from the system of the processing after receiving the second command (S143 to S147), and the processing after receiving the second command can be completed quickly.
<< Sub-main timer interrupt processing >>

Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The timer interrupt process occurs every 1 ms, which is a predetermined cycle. Since this timer interrupt process is a level 1 interrupt process having the lowest priority, as shown in the figure, first, interrupts of priority level 2 or higher are permitted (S161). Further, the port input process (S162) is executed, and the port data input process and output process are performed. In this port input process (S162), a process (input process) for confirming a port connected to various sensors (magnetic sensor, vibration sensor, position sensor of movable effect member, push button input detection sensor, etc.), and a process (input process), and Information output (output processing) is performed from ports connected to various devices (motors, solenoids, lamps, etc.).

Further, in the port input process (S162), in addition to these ports, a process related to a power supply voltage monitoring port to which a signal indicating a power failure (power failure signal) is input at the time of power failure is also performed. .. Then, when this power failure signal is input, the processing of the CPU 521 prohibits all interrupt processing and shifts to the transfer processing for backing up the stored information. The backup function of the sub-main board 301 will be described later.

Subsequently, the device control data output process (S163) is executed, and the device control data output for driving various motors, solenoids, lamps, and the like is performed. For example, in the device management process (S129) of the main process shown in FIG. 16, when a drive control pattern in which a predetermined motor is excited for 100 ms and then degaussed for 100 ms is determined, this device is used. In the control data output process (S163), a time count process of 100 ms is performed.

Further, the effect timer update process (S164) is executed, and the timer value update process (S165) for measuring a predetermined timing in various effects is performed. Then, the button control timer update is executed, and the effective time management timer for managing the period during which the operation of the push button (operation button 22) is valid is updated.

Further, the push button monitoring control process (S166) is executed. This push button monitoring control process (S166) is for controlling the operation button 22 described above, which is a sub-button (push button) for effect, and is a process according to the input state (operation state) of the operation button 22. To execute.

Next, the update of the task control counter (S167) is executed, and the control counter (multitask counter) used for a plurality of predetermined tasks is updated. This control counter updates the count value once every 1 ms, which is the timer interrupt cycle, with 16 times as one unit. Then, in this embodiment, the task control counter counts the values from 0 to 15 in order every 1 ms, and loops the count of the values from 0 to 15.

Further, as one of the predetermined tasks, the one related to the game effect lamp can be exemplified. Many of the driving modes of the game effect lamp are performed in synchronization with the image in the effect display device 60, and the display switching of one frame (one unit image frame) of the moving image is about 16 ms or about 32 ms (about 33 ms). It is often performed in a cycle such as (sometimes) (16 ms cycle in this embodiment). Therefore, the control counter is designed so that the generation cycle of the control counter related to the game effect lamp forms a relationship such as an integral multiple or an integer fraction with the control unit time (16 ms or 32 ms) in the moving image display. ing. As a result, it becomes easy to design a lamp effect that matches the timing with the image.

Further, regarding the control counter, for example, if a certain process related to the game effect lamp is performed at 16 ms intervals, the process is performed at the timing when the value of the control counter becomes one predetermined value such as 3. .. Further, for the processing performed at 8ms intervals such as the image CPU runaway monitoring processing described later, the processing is performed at two timings where the difference is 8 as in the case where the control counter becomes 1 and the case where the control counter becomes 9. Will be done.

Further, when the cycle generated by the control counter is adjusted to a relatively short cycle such as one cycle (1 ms) of a timer interrupt (sub-main timer interrupt), it is about 30 seconds as in the control of error notification or the like. If the control for counting a relatively long time is performed, the data length to be secured for counting 30 seconds becomes long, and the number of memories required becomes large. Therefore, the cycle of the control counter is set longer than one cycle (1 ms) of the timer interrupt, and the relationship between the control cycle related to other superposed effects (image effects) and an integral multiple or a fraction of an integer. Therefore, the cycle in which the control counter goes around is set to a predetermined cycle (here, 16 ms). Another use of the control counter updated in the task control counter update process (S167) is runaway monitoring (described later) for the sub-sub board 302.

Next, the image CPU runaway monitoring process (S168) is executed, and the runaway monitoring process for the image CPU of the sub-sub board 302 is performed. Here, in this embodiment, the CPU of the sub-sub board 302 is integrated with the image controller 526 in FIG. As described above, a predetermined signal (monitoring toggle signal) that repeats on and off for each frame display of the moving image control is output from the sub-sub board 302. When the toggle signal from the sub-sub board 302 does not change continuously for a predetermined period (for example, 1600 ms corresponding to about 50 to 100 frames), it is determined that an abnormality such as a runaway of the image CPU has occurred, and the sub A reset signal (external reset signal) is transmitted from the main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302. After receiving this reset signal, the sub-sub board 302 executes a reset process (sub-main initial setting process) for initializing the state of the sub-sub board 302.

The monitoring of the toggle signal as described above is performed once for every eight timer interrupts (8 ms), as will be described later. Further, the above-mentioned control counter is used to determine that the monitoring cycle has arrived. Here, the monitoring cycle is set to 8 ms because the monitoring is performed at a cycle shorter than the display cycle (16 ms or 32 ms) related to one frame of the image, so that the monitoring is always performed once during the display cycle of one frame. This is to be done. Further, another reason that the monitoring cycle is set to 8 ms is that the update timing of the control counter can be used by setting the monitoring cycle to an integral fraction of the cycle generated by the control counter described above. be.

Following this image CPU runaway monitoring process (S168), an error management timer process (S169) is executed. In this error management timer processing (S169), the error management timer is subtracted, and when a timeout occurs, a predetermined processing is executed. Examples of the process at the time of time-out include the process of terminating the above-mentioned error notification. Note that this error management timer counts once for every 16 timer interrupts, and the processing related to error management using the error management timer is also one of the predetermined tasks using the control counter described above. It is one. When this error management timer processing is completed, the process returns to the original processing before the timer interrupt of the sub-main main processing (see FIG. 16). Here, since the target of interrupt permission is restricted in S161 described above, although not shown, the process returns to the main process of the sub-main after all interrupts are permitted.
<< Communication processing with sub-sub board >>

Next, the communication process with the above-mentioned sub-sub board 302 will be described. In command transmission (sub-main command transmission) from the sub-main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302, an interrupt (sub communication interrupt) related to communication with the sub-sub board 302 is generated at regular intervals (here, 500 μs), and the interrupt is interrupted. This is done by executing communication processing with the sub-sub board 302 each time. In the communication process with the sub-sub board 302, a buffer check is performed in order to confirm the existence of data to be transmitted, and if there is data, this data is read. Then, the read data is set in the transmission buffer, the settings related to command transmission are updated, and the communication process with the sub-sub is completed.
<< Command transmission / reception management processing >>

Further, when the sub-main board 301 transmits a command to the sub-sub board 302, the above-mentioned reception command (sub-sub command) indicating that the command (sub-main command) can be normally received from the sub-sub board 302 side is sub-main. It is transmitted to the board 301 side. In this command transmission / reception management process, the command is read, the command analysis is executed, and then the command is saved. When receiving a sub-sub command, command reception interrupt processing is executed on the sub-sub board 302. For this command reception interrupt processing, set a flag for executing command reception interrupt processing in the above-mentioned sub communication interrupt. Is executed by. That is, since the input of the sub-sub command from the sub-sub board 302 occurs after the transmission of the sub-main command from the sub-main board 301, the command reception interrupt processing is performed incidentally to the processing related to the sub-communication interrupt. It has become something to be interrupted.
<< Control processing on the sub-sub board >>

In the sub-sub board 302, similarly to the sub-main board 301, the sub-sub initial setting process started after the power is turned on, the main process executed after this sub-sub initial setting process, and the sub-sub timer interrupt generated in a predetermined cycle with respect to the main process. The timer interrupt process executed in connection with the above, the sub-main command reception process which is the interrupt process generated in connection with the reception of the sub-main command, and the like are executed. Of these, in the sub-main command reception process, when the sub-main command from the sub-main board 301 is received, the above-mentioned receive command (sub-sub command) indicating that the sub-main command can be normally received is transmitted. Will be executed.
<Adjustment of movement of movable accessories>
<< Prevention of wobbling of logo characters >>

Next, measures for optimizing the operation of various movable effect members (hereinafter, also referred to as “movable accessories”) in the present embodiment will be described. As described above, the movable accessory provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes the logo accessory 601 and the combined accessory 631 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 19 (a), etc.). Among these, the logo portion 602 is formed on the logo accessory 601 by the unevenness constituting a predetermined character, and the logo accessory 601 can be moved up and down as described later.

Further, the logo accessory 601 can be stopped at any position within a range in which it can move up and down, and can also perform a predetermined amount of repeated operation (vibration operation) in the vertical direction. Further, in the present embodiment, the logo accessory 601 is divided into left and right (operation of being divided into two), and a decorative portion (not shown) hidden inside may appear. Here, the decorative portion hidden inside the logo accessory 601 may be capable of rotating (rotating, turning, etc.).

FIG. 19A shows a movable accessory device 604 provided with a logo accessory 601 and a combined accessory 631. The movable accessory device 604 includes a drive mechanism unit 605 formed in a gate shape, and the logo accessory unit 601 and the combined accessory 631 are supported by the drive mechanism unit 605. The drive mechanism unit 605 includes left and right vertical portions 606 and 607, and a horizontal portion 608 bridged between the vertical portions 606 and 607. Hereinafter, the vertical portion 606 on the right side when viewed from the front side (the side on which the player sits) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is referred to as a “right vertical portion 606”, and the vertical portion 607 on the left side is referred to as a “left vertical portion 607”.

The right vertical portion 606 and the left vertical portion 607 each have a structure divided into upper and lower parts, and are divided into a lower fixed vertical portion 612 and an upper movable vertical portion 613. Of these, the fixed vertical portion 612 is fixed to the left and right portions of the center decoration 64 described above, avoiding the central portion seen by the effect display device 60, although not shown.

The left and right movable vertical portions 613 are connected to the left and right ends of the above-mentioned horizontal portion 608. The logo accessory 601 and the combined accessory 631 are attached to the horizontal portion 608, and the left and right movable vertical portions 613 are integrated with the logo accessory 601 and the combined accessory 631. The left and right movable vertical portions 613, the horizontal portion 608, the logo accessory 601 and the combined accessory 631 constitute a movable portion 609 that can be integrally displaced in the vertical direction.

The above-mentioned fixed vertical portion 612 is provided with a stepping motor for vertical movement (hereinafter referred to as “vertical movement motor”) 611. These vertical movement motors 611 are mounted on the fixed vertical portion 612 so that the output shafts face the left and right outwards. The two vertical movement motors 611 are controlled by the CPU 521 of the above-mentioned sub-main board 301 and cooperate with each other according to the effect pattern to be executed.

FIG. 20 shows an enlarged view of the main part of the base part 614 in the above-mentioned right vertical part 606. In addition to the vertical movement motor 611, predetermined parts such as the first gear 615 to the third gear 617 having a large number of teeth are mounted on the base portion 614. Of these, the first gear 615 is mounted on the output shaft (not shown) of the vertical movement motor 611, and the rotational force of the vertical movement motor 611 is transmitted to the second gear 616 meshed from above. There is.

The second gear 616 has a larger effective diameter than the first gear 615, and is adapted to transmit the rotation of the first gear 615 to the upper meshed third gear 617. The third gear 617 has a larger effective diameter than the second gear 616, and the rotation of the vertical movement motor 611 is appropriately reduced in the order of the first gear 615 to the third gear 617. .. Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the second gear 616 meshes with the rear gear 626 formed on the rear surface side of the third gear 617.

A circular recess 618 is formed on one surface of the third gear 617, and a spring (spring) 619 is housed in the recess 618. The spring 619 is formed by winding a strip-shaped steel material so as to form a spiral on a plane. Then, one end portion (center side end portion) in the longitudinal direction of the strip-shaped steel material of the spring 619 is fixed to the central fixing portion 620 protruding to the center of the recess 618.

Various gears 615 to 617 including the third gear 617 and their peripheral portions are covered with the cover member 621 shown in FIG. 22 (a). The cover member 621 is combined with the base portion 614 and fastened with screws to form a gear case, thereby fulfilling a function of protecting various gears 615 to 617. Here, reference numeral 627 in FIG. 22A is a mark for assembly so that the direction (winding direction) of the spring 619 can be confirmed when the cover member 621 is attached.

As described above, the other end portion (outer peripheral side end portion) of the spring 619 housed in the third gear 617 in the longitudinal direction is hidden behind the back surface side of FIG. 22A, and thus the illustration is omitted. , It is locked to the outer peripheral fixing portion which is the unevenness formed on the cover member 621. Therefore, the mainspring 619 is supported by the base portion 614 via the cover member 621, and a spring force (elastic restoring force) around the axis (here, the central fixing portion 620) is applied to the third gear 617. .. Then, a force in the rotational direction is generated in the third gear 617 according to the mounting direction of the spring 619.

Although the fixed vertical portion 612 of the right vertical portion 606 is described here, similarly, in the left vertical portion 607, the vertical movement motor 611 and the first gear 615 to the third gear 617 are the left vertical portion 607. It is provided so that the positional relationship is almost line-symmetrical. Further, the right vertical portion 606 and the left vertical portion 607 are not completely symmetrically formed, but are different from each other in, for example, a part that is visible to the player as a design part or other parts. It has become.

Although only the right vertical portion 606 is shown in FIG. 20, the teeth of the rack portion 623 formed in a straight line extending in the vertical direction in the movable vertical portion 613 described above are meshed with the third gear 617. Then, the two vertical movement motors 611 of the base portion 614 described above rotate clockwise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW) at the same speed to cooperate with each other, and pull in the left and right rack portions 623 to pull in the logo. The accessory 601 descends integrally with the horizontal portion 608 and the left and right movable vertical portions 613 so that the accessory 601 can perform a falling operation.

Further, when returning the logo accessory 601 that has fallen (descended) to the position (initial position) before descending, the vertical movement motor 611 is rotated in the direction opposite to that at the time of descending to become the logo accessory 601. Make the ascending motion. When the logo accessory 601 performs a descending operation and an ascending operation, the movable vertical portion 613 is linearly guided in the vertical direction by the cylindrical guide rod 624 shown in FIGS. 19A and 21.

As described above, the third gear 617 has a spring 619, and the spring 619 exerts a spring force on the third gear 617. Therefore, the positional relationship between the third gear 617 and the rack portion 623 is restricted, and the spring force of the mainspring 619 acts on the gap (backlash) in the motion direction between the third gear 617 and the rack portion 623. It is narrower than when it is not. In the present embodiment, the magnitude of the spring force of the spring 619 is determined so that the teeth of the third gear 617 always come into contact with the teeth of the rack portion 623 from below. Further, the spring forces of the springs 619 housed in the left and right third gears 617 are determined to be the same as each other.

By using the spring 619 in this way, backlash can be eliminated (or narrowed). Then, it is possible to prevent the backlash between the teeth of the third gear 617 and the teeth of the rack portion 623 from being scattered on the left and right, and it is possible to prevent the logo accessory 601 in the stopped state from being tilted diagonally and becoming unhorizontal. .. Further, it is possible to eliminate the imbalance between the left and right due to the fact that the left and right are separately driven by the vertical movement motor 611 and that the left and right members have a fixed difference.

Further, the spring 619 can apply torque to the third gear 617 in the direction of lifting the upper portion from the movable vertical portion 613. Therefore, it becomes easy to keep the posture of the logo accessory 601 attached to the portion above the movable vertical portion 613 horizontal, and this also eliminates the left-right imbalance.

Further, even when the logo accessory 601 is in operation, it is possible to prevent the vertical movement motor 611 from starting rotation (occurrence of idling phenomenon) in a state where the teeth of the third gear 617 and the teeth of the rack portion 623 are not meshed with each other. can. As a result, it is possible to prevent the logo accessory 601 from being slanted and not horizontal, and to prevent the logo accessory 601 from wobbling due to the backlash being unbalanced on the left and right sides. Further, since the idling phenomenon can be prevented, it is possible to prevent an error (for example, an error of about several steps) due to a deviation in the number of steps in the step control between the left and right vertical movement motors 611. Further, various movements of the logo accessory 601 can be incorporated into the production without excessively worrying about the imbalance between the left and right sides, and the production can be diversified.

Here, the problem related to the logo accessory 601 becomes more remarkable as the weight of the logo accessory 601 and the movable portion 609 becomes larger. However, by using the spring 619 as in the present embodiment, the logo accessory The 601 and the movable portion 609 can withstand a high weight (for example, 1 kg or more).

Further, conventionally, the movable accessory may be supported from above by a constant load spring. This constant load spring is made by winding a plate-shaped steel material at both ends in the longitudinal direction. Then, when a movable accessory that drops at the left and right center portions of the center decoration 64, such as the logo accessory 601 of the present embodiment, is driven via a constant load spring, the durability test by the present applicant guarantees it. The number of possible operations was limited to about 60,000 to 120,000. However, in the durability test when the backlash is suppressed via the spring 619 as in the present embodiment, the result that the backlash can be withstood 200,000 to 1,000,000 times is obtained.

By improving the durability in this way, it is possible to prevent the logo accessory 601 from malfunctioning even when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is used for a long period of time, for example, 3 years or more. can. Further, in the development stage of the production of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to increase the generation ratio of the production pattern for operating the logo accessory 601 and to diversify the production pattern. From these things, it becomes possible to further utilize the logo accessory 601.

Further, in the present embodiment, the spring 619 has a high winding density of the strip on the outer peripheral side and a low winding density of the strip on the center side. That is, as shown in FIG. 20, the spacing between the strips is relatively narrow on the outer peripheral side of the spring 619, and the spacing between the strips is relatively wide on the center side. The portion on the outer peripheral side of the spring 619 is also referred to as an extra winding portion (hereinafter referred to as an "extra winding portion" and a reference numeral 622 is attached). It becomes possible to increase the torque.

That is, as shown in FIG. 22B, the torque curve showing the torque (vertical axis) generated by the mainspring 619 in the third gear 617 by increasing the number of turns (horizontal axis) of the mainspring 619 is Compared to the torque curve of the mainspring with a relatively small number of turns (extra turns), it is relatively leveled (constant). Therefore, by providing a large number of extra winding portions 622 on the spring 619, it is possible to bring the torque of the third gear 617 closer to a constant value.

As a result, torque can be generated in a state substantially unchanged from the case where the constant load spring shown by the alternate long and short dash line in the figure is used. Further, since the torque of the third gear 617 can be made constant, the stop control of the logo accessory 601 becomes easy, and the logo accessory 601 can be stopped at any position within the movable range.

Further, the torque acting on the vertical movement motor 611 is also constant, and the control restrictions on the vertical movement motor 611 are reduced. Further, the degree of freedom in controlling the vertical movement motor 611 is increased, which also makes it possible to diversify the operation of the logo accessory 601.

Here, it can be said that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is intended to offset the load due to the configuration related to the logo accessory 601 by the torque generated by the third gear 617. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it can be said that the third gear 617 supports the configuration related to the logo accessory 601 while eliminating the backlash by itself.

Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined amount of grease is applied to the inside and the outer peripheral surface of the above-mentioned extra winding portion 622 of the spring 619. That is, the design is such that a predetermined gap is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the spring 619 and the inner peripheral surface of the recess 618 of the third gear 617. However, in reality, the outer peripheral surface of the spring 619 and the inner peripheral surface of the recess 618 come into contact with each other due to vibration during operation of the third gear 617 or the like. Therefore, wear debris may be generated from the inner peripheral surface of the recess 618, and so-called "powder blowing" may occur.

However, by applying grease to the portion of the spring 619 near the inner peripheral surface of the recess 618, the inside of the recess 618 can be made wet, and friction can be reduced and wear debris can be adsorbed. Then, the generation of "powder blowing" can be prevented, and the wear debris can be prevented from adversely affecting the operation of another first gear 615 or the second gear 616, for example.

Although the embodiment has been described here by taking the logo accessory 601 as an example, the embodiment is not limited to this, and it is possible to adopt the same configuration for other types of movable accessories. be. << Prevention of the logo's accessory movement >>

Subsequently, the preparatory operation performed before the dropping operation of the logo accessory 601 and the effect control mode at the time of the preparatory operation will be described. In the present embodiment, the logo accessory 601 is subjected to the preparatory movement as described below, and measures are taken to prevent the preparatory movement from giving a sense of discomfort to the player.

First, as shown in FIG. 23A, the solenoid lock mechanism portion 651 is combined with the movable accessory device 604. In the present embodiment, two sets of solenoid lock mechanism portions 651 are provided inside the center decoration 64, and are arranged at portions of the above-mentioned horizontal portion 608 of the movable accessory device 604 facing the left and right ends. ..

The solenoid lock mechanism portion 651 includes a lock body 652 molded into a predetermined shape, a solenoid 653 for operating the lock body 652, a spring body (not shown) that exerts an elastic restoring force on the lock body 652, and the like. It is prepared. The solenoid 653 is controlled by the CPU 521 of the sub-main board 301, and normally, the lock body 652 is stopped in a protruding state so as to face each other during normal operation. Here, in the present embodiment, the solenoid 653 and the lock body 652 are designed to project inward when the solenoid operates, but it is desirable to install the solenoid 653 outward so that the solenoid 653 can be turned off in normal times.

In FIG. 23A, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line, the immersive lock body 652 has its tip locked to the claw portions 625 formed at the left and right ends of the horizontal portion 608. The lock body 652 functions to support the movable portion 609 in the movable accessory device 604, and a part of the weight of the movable portion 609 acts on the lock body 652.

The solenoid 653 operates prior to the drop operation when the logo accessory 601 is dropped. When the solenoid 653 is operated, the left and right lock bodies 652 are displaced by a predetermined amount in the direction of approaching each other. The lock body 652 separates from the claw portion 625 of the horizontal portion 608 and releases the movable portion 609 in the movable accessory device 604. In this state, as described above, the logo accessory 601 is dropped, and the logo accessory 601 is lowered.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the logo accessory 601 performs a drop operation, a drop preparation operation (lowering preparation operation) is performed in advance. In this fall preparation operation, the movable accessory device 604 temporarily lifts the movable portion 609 including the logo accessory 601 upward and rises. At this time, the claw portion 625 of the horizontal portion 608 is separated from the lock body 652. With the claw portion 625 raised and separated from the lock body 652 in this way, the solenoid 653 is driven, the movable portion 609 of the movable accessory device 604 is released as described above, and the logo accessory 601 falls. Operation is possible.

The reason for performing such a fall preparation operation is as follows. That is, the weight of the movable portion 609 of the movable accessory device 604 becomes heavier due to the increase in size of the logo accessory 601 and the like, and when the weight reaches a certain level (for example, 1 kg or more), the lock body 652 and the movable portion 609 in contact with the movable portion 609 are reached. It is conceivable that sticking will occur between and. When this sticking occurs, even if the solenoid lock mechanism portion 651 is operated to release the movable portion 609, the lock body 652 and the movable portion 609 are not smoothly separated, and the displacement of the lock body 652 is delayed. Things and things may not be done. If the lowering operation of the logo accessory 601 is not performed as planned, an operation error of the movable accessory device 604 will occur.

In the present embodiment, the weight of the movable portion 609 can be increased by using the spring 619 of the third gear 617 as described above, but the movable portion 609 can be attached by increasing the weight. Is more likely to occur. However, by performing the fall preparation operation as in the present embodiment, the lock body 652 and the movable portion 609 can be separated by using the drive mechanism unit 605, and the lowering operation of the logo accessory 601 is ensured. You will be able to execute it. Then, it is possible to prevent the logo accessory 601 from operating in a manner not intended by the developer.

The amount of increase of the logo accessory 601 (the amount of increase of the movable portion 609) in the drop preparation operation is sufficient as long as the claw portion 625 can be separated from the lock body 652, and is extremely small (for example, about 2 mm). There is. In this embodiment, the vertical movement motor 611 is driven in a predetermined step for raising the logo accessory 601. However, the actual drive amount of the vertical movement motor 611 is as small as about 5 steps.

In the present embodiment, regarding the motor drive amount related to this fall preparation operation, the motor drive amount from the initial position before the start of operation to a predetermined position (here, the position of the solenoid lock mechanism unit 651) is set as one step, and from this initial position. By setting the motor drive amount to the uppermost position of the fall preparation operation to 6 steps and setting the difference to 5 steps, the actual drive amount for raising the logo accessory 601 is set to 5 steps as described above.

Then, by the operation for one step from the initial position to the above-mentioned predetermined position, the operation that the claw portion 625 of the horizontal portion 608 is slightly pressed against the lock body 652 is performed. After such an operation for one step, a substantially ascending operation of the movable portion 609 (and the logo accessory 601) is performed. Here, the movable portion 609 (and the horizontal portion 608) reaches the upper mechanical stopper (mechanical stopper) (not shown) from the initial position in the state where the operation for one step from the initial position to the predetermined position is performed. It can be said that it is in a state of being.

In this way, by including the preliminary motor operation (here, one step operation) in the initial operation in the fall preparation operation, a predetermined amount (here, five steps) is included in the movable part 609 (and the logo accessory 601 etc.). ) Is raised, it is not affected by the variation in the contact pressure between the claw portion 625 of the horizontal portion 608 and the lock body 652. Then, the movable portion 609 (and the logo accessory 601 and the like) can be raised stably and accurately.

Here, the fact that the movable portion 609 (and the horizontal portion 608) has reached a predetermined position from the initial position before the start of operation is detected by an upper position detecting means (not shown) using an optical sensor or the like. There is. Further, the above-mentioned preliminary motor operation can be referred to as, for example, "preliminary operation" or "initial operation".

Further, in the present embodiment, the position is detected by the lower position detecting means (not shown) using an optical sensor or the like even during the falling operation. The motor drive amount from the detection by the upper position detecting means to the detection by the lower position detecting means is set to a predetermined step (here, about 30 to 35 steps). Further, the position where the motor is driven for a predetermined step (here, 6 steps) after the detection by the lower position detecting means is set as the descending position of the fall preparation operation.

Further, in the present embodiment, a lower mechanical stopper (not shown) that regulates the position of the movable portion 609 during the falling operation is provided. Then, the motor is driven in a predetermined step (here, one step) from the above-mentioned descending position, the horizontal portion 608 comes into contact with the lower mechanical stopper with a predetermined pressure, and the drop operation is completed.

Further, the drop preparation operation is executed only when the logo accessory 601 is dropped. Further, the fall preparation operation is performed at the same time as the production other than the production using the logo accessory 10. As the production other than the production using the logo character 10, in addition to the production using other movable characters (movable production members) (also referred to as "character production"), the production by image display ("display production"). , "Image effect", etc.), light emission effect using various LEDs (also referred to as "lamp effect", etc.), sound effect output from the speaker, and the like.

For example, when the fall preparation operation related to the logo accessory 601 and the lamp effect are performed in combination, the data (trigger data) for causing the logo accessory 601 to perform the fall preparation operation is incorporated into the data for performing the lamp effect. It is conceivable to leave it in. Specifically, it is conceivable to use a part (for example, 1 bit) of the data for performing the lamp effect (for example, 8-bit data) as information indicating whether or not to perform the fall preparation operation.

In addition to the lamp effect, it is also possible to incorporate the data for the fall preparation operation into the data such as the character effect, the display effect, and the sound effect. Furthermore, a set of data (data for one set effect) that combines a plurality of data such as character effect, display effect, sound effect, etc. is constructed, and data for fall preparation operation is further incorporated. Is also possible.

By performing the fall preparation operation in combination with the effect such as the effect and the lamp effect at the same time, the player recognizes the drop preparation operation of the logo accessory 601 and the drop operation of the logo accessory 601 is the so-called first. It is possible to prevent it from coming out. That is, since the displacement amount of the logo accessory 601 in the fall preparation operation is suppressed to a very small amount as described above, it is difficult for the player to notice. Since the effect such as the lamp effect is further combined there, the player's attention can be directed to the lamp effect and the like, and it is possible to further prevent the player from noticing the fall preparation operation.

Further, by using the data for one set effect as described above, it becomes easy to define the relationship between the operation start timing of the logo accessory 601 and the start timing of other effects. Then, by starting another effect before the operation start timing of the logo accessory 601, it is possible to make it even more difficult for the player to notice the fall preparation operation.

Furthermore, since the displacement of the logo accessory 601 in the fall preparation operation is suppressed to a very small amount (for 5 steps, etc.), it is reduced to 16 ms or 32 ms, which is one frame of the above-mentioned effect control (corresponding to one frame of image control). It is possible to easily perform the fall preparation operation in a certain period of time.

Further, even when the effect pattern in which the logo accessory 601 is not dropped is executed, it is possible to perform the drop preparation operation in the same manner as the effect pattern in which the logo accessory 601 is dropped. Further, in that case, it is possible to make other effects common (or similar) between the effect pattern in which the logo accessory 601 is dropped and the effect pattern in which the logo accessory 601 is not dropped. In this case, it is difficult for the player to detect the falling motion of the logo accessory 601 in advance.

Although the embodiment has been described here by taking the logo accessory 601 as an example, the embodiment is not limited to this, and it is possible to adopt the same configuration for other types of movable accessories. be.
<< Optimization of the operation of the combined accessory >>

Subsequently, a schematic configuration and a drive control mode of the above-mentioned combined accessory 631 will be described. The combined accessory 631 is arranged behind the logo accessory 601 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 19 (a). This combined accessory 631 has a blade-shaped first blade 632 molded in the alphabet "X" -shaped design and a blade-shaped second blade 633 molded in the same "X" -shaped design. I have. Further, the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 have a design that is substantially line-symmetrical in both the horizontally elongated state and the vertically elongated state.

Further, the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are coaxially arranged so as to overlap each other (in a laminated state) in the front-rear direction with the second blade 633 facing forward (on the player side). The first blade 632 and the second blade 633 have the same external dimensions and design, and when combined in the same orientation (in phase or 180 degrees out of phase), as seen by the player. , The first blade 632 is hidden behind the second blade 633.

1 and 19 (a) show a normal time when the combined accessory 631 is not operating, and in this normal time, only the four tips of the "X" character of the second blade 633 serve as a logo. It is visible from above and below the object 601. Further, at this normal time, the tip of the "X" character of the first blade 632 also protrudes from above and below the logo accessory 601 but is hidden behind the second blade 633 so that it cannot be seen by the player. ing.

Further, the united accessory 631 is provided with a stepping motor for rotational operation (hereinafter referred to as "rotating motor") 634, a power transmission mechanism unit (not shown), and the like. Then, in a predetermined predetermined case such as when an effect using the combined accessory 631 is performed, the first blade 632 located behind the second blade 633 is moved by the rotation motor 634 to the player. It is driven to rotate clockwise (CW) or counterclockwise (CCW) when viewed from the viewpoint. Here, FIG. 23 (b) shows a state in which the first blade 632 is rotationally displaced 90 degrees clockwise as shown by an arrow A from the hidden state shown in FIG. 19 (a).

A locking portion 661 (FIG. 19 (b)) is formed between the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 to allow coalescence with each other. As shown in FIG. 19B, the locking portion 661 is composed of, for example, an arc-shaped slide groove 662 and an engaging protrusion 663 that has entered the slide groove 662. Here, an example will be described in which the engaging protrusion 663 is formed on the first blade 632 and the slide groove 662 is formed on the second blade 633.

When the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are aligned in the same direction as shown in FIGS. 1 and 19A, when the first blade 632 starts to rotate, the first blade 632 The engaging protrusion 663 moves in the slide groove 662. In this situation, the force sufficient to rotate the second blade 633 is not transmitted to the first blade 632 to the second blade 633, and only the first blade 632 is rotationally displaced to change the direction.

As the first blade 632 continues to rotate, the engaging projection 663 reaches the end of the slide groove 662. In this situation, the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are integrated (combined), and a force sufficient to rotate the second blade 633 is transmitted from the first blade 632 to the second blade 633. In this embodiment, the slide groove 662 has a length corresponding to an angle of 90 degrees, and when the first blade 632 changes from a horizontal state to a vertical state (FIG. 23 (b)), the second blade It is designed to be combined with the blade 633.

After the coalescence, although not shown, the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 can be integrally rotated in the same direction. At this time, the operation mode of the first blade 632 is that it stops when it is combined with the second blade 633, and that it rotates from more than 0 degrees to 180 degrees (45 degrees, 90 degrees, 135 degrees, etc.) after the combination. , Those that rotate over 180 degrees to 360 degrees, those that rotate over 360 degrees, and the like can be exemplified. Then, it is also possible to execute different operation modes according to the effect pattern.

In the combined accessory 631 that performs such an operation (deployment operation), a two-phase type motor is used for the above-mentioned rotating motor 634. The driver circuit (not shown) of the rotation motor 634 is controlled by the CPU 521 of the sub-main board 301. The driving of the first blade 632 by the rotation motor 634 is divided into categories such as when the operation is started, during the operation, and when the operation is stopped, and is performed by different excitation methods. Further, the operation start of these includes a period from the start of operation of the first blade 632 to the combination with the second blade 633.

In the present embodiment, the 1-2 phase excitation of the rotation motor 634 is performed at the start of the operation of the first blade 632. The 1-2 phase excitation in this case alternately repeats 1 phase excitation and 2 phase excitation. And while the motor is driven by 1-2 phase excitation, the angle of rotation for each pulse is halved compared to 1 phase excitation and 2 phase excitation, and the torque is weaker, but vibration and shock are generated. Less precise drive control is possible. Then, the driving of the rotation motor 634 by this 1-2 phase excitation is until the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are united and further operate in a united state to some extent (for example, about 10 degrees in the rotation angle). It will continue in the meantime.

On the other hand, during the period after the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 have been united and operated to some extent (from the end of the control section at the start of operation to the start of the control section at the start of operation), the times. Two-phase excitation of the dynamic motor 634 is performed. In this case, the two-phase excitation is performed at the same time as the next phase while shifting by one pulse. Then, while the motor is driven by the two-phase excitation, the pulse width is doubled as compared with the case of the one-phase excitation, the rotation is stable as compared with the case of the one-phase excitation, and a large torque can be obtained. While the two-phase excitation drive is being performed, the rotation motor 634, the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 reach the maximum speed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the motor is driven by 1-2 phase excitation even when the operation of the combined accessory 631 is stopped. Then, the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are stored (stored) by the operation opposite to that at the time of coalescence. Further, in the present embodiment, the period of 1-2 phase excitation before and after coalescence or when the operation is stopped is shorter than the period of 2 phase excitation.

Until the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are united in this way, the excitation method of the rotation motor 634 is set to one that is relatively low torque and less likely to generate an impact (here, 1-2 phase excitation), and is combined. After that, by using a relatively high torque type (here, two-phase excitation), it is possible to prevent the engagement relationship between the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 from being impaired.

That is, when the exemplary method when the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are united is two-phase excitation, the first blade 632 is caused by the collision between the engaging projection 663 and the wall surface of the slide groove 662 at the time of uniting. The force acting on the second blade 633 (which is considered to be the inertial force) becomes excessive, and a relatively large impact is transmitted to the second blade 633. This inertial force becomes more remarkable by increasing the size of the first blade 632 and the second blade 633.

Then, the second blade 633 may be repelled by the first blade 632 and rotate at a speed higher than that of the first blade 632. Then, in such a case, the second blade 633 advances ahead of the first blade 632, the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are not properly combined, and the combination accessory 631 is scheduled. It will not be possible to produce the street.

However, as in the present embodiment, the excitation method when the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are united is set so that an impact is relatively unlikely to occur, so that the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are relatively unlikely to occur. It is possible to prevent the integrity of the material from being impaired. Further, by switching the excitation method to a high torque method after coalescence, the second blade 633 locked to the first blade 632 can be reliably linked to the first blade 632.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the motor is driven by 1-2 phase excitation even when the operation of the first blade 632 is stopped. Therefore, when the operation of the first blade 632 is stopped, the second blade 633 following the first blade 632 moves forward without stopping together with the first blade 632 due to the inertial force (somewhat rotation). It is possible to prevent such things as. Then, even when the operation of the first blade 632 is stopped, it is possible to prevent the integrity of the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 from being impaired.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in order to move the blade-shaped rotating body (first blade 632 and second blade 633) having a relatively large weight, the rotation motor 634 is subjected to 1-2 phase excitation, 2 phase excitation, and 1 Drive in the order of -2 phase excitation. Then, the inertial force at the time of coalescence of the blade-shaped rotating body is adjusted to prevent the coalescing accessory 631 from performing the coalescing operation in a mode not intended by the developer. In addition, the inertial force is adjusted even when the blade-shaped rotating body is stored to prevent the combined accessory 631 from performing a storage operation (storage operation) in a manner not intended by the developer.

Subsequently, the position detection of the first blade 632 in the combined accessory 631 will be described. In this embodiment, although not shown, one photo sensor (position detection sensor) and two pieces to be detected (photo ribs) are used for position detection of the first blade 632. Of these, the photo sensor is provided on the side of the base portion (here, the portion provided in the horizontal portion 608) of the united accessory 631. Further, the pieces to be detected are provided on the side of the first blade 632, and are arranged on substantially the same circle at intervals of 180 degrees.

When the combined accessory 631 is activated, the first blade 632 starts to rotate from the state where the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are in the initial positions (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 19A). When the first blade 632 is in the initial position, the detection light of the photo sensor is blocked (shielded) by one of the detected pieces. At this time, in the sub-main board 301, it is determined that the first blade 632 is in the initial position based on the state of the output signal of the photo sensor. In the following, one piece to be detected will be referred to as a "first detected piece", and the other piece to be detected will be referred to as a "second detected piece".

As the first blade 632 rotates, the first detection piece and the second detection piece are integrally rotationally displaced. When the rotation motor 634 rotates by a predetermined step (here, 21 steps) from the state where the first blade 632 is in the initial position, the first detected piece deviates from the detection area of the above-mentioned photo sensor, and the photo sensor moves. The reception of the detection light is started.

When the rotation motor 634 rotates by a predetermined step (52 steps in this case) from the start of light reception by the photo sensor as described above, the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are combined. Further, when the rotation motor 634 rotates by a predetermined step (72 steps in this case) from the union of the first blade 632 and the second blade 633, the second detected piece reaches the detection region of the above-mentioned photosensor. , The shading of the detected light is started.

Further, when the rotation motor 634 rotates by a predetermined step (here, 8 steps) from the start of shading after the second detected piece is detected by the photo sensor, the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 reach the predetermined positions. The combined accessory of the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 is completed. Then, the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are stopped, but in this situation, the second detected piece is detected by the photosensor.

Further, since the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 are line-symmetrical and have similar designs (symmetrical designs) to each other, in this situation, they are deployed from the viewpoint of the player. It is indistinguishable from the state before the start of operation, or it is difficult to attach.

Here, as described above, the step from the state where the first blade 632 is in the initial position to the start of receiving the detection light by the photo sensor (until the first detected piece is out of the detection area of the photo sensor). The number is 21 steps, and the number of steps from the start of shading after the detection of the second detected piece by the photo sensor to the completion of the combined accessory by the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 is 8 steps. This is because the length of the detected portion of the second detected piece is shorter than the length of the detected portion of the first detected piece.

Subsequently, when returning the first blade 632 and the second blade 633 from the deployed state to the state before the start of operation (when executing the return operation), the rotation motor 634 is rotated in the reverse direction, and the first blade 632 is rotated. Rotate in the opposite direction. Even when this return operation is performed, the first blade 632 starts operating independently at first, and when it is rotated by a predetermined amount (here, about 90 degrees), it is combined with the second blade 633.

When performing the return operation in this way, basically, the operation opposite to the above-mentioned expansion operation is performed. Then, in the present embodiment, if the photo sensor detects the detected piece twice, including the detection of the detected piece at the start of the return operation (normally, the detection of the second detected piece), the return is performed. A control program for the CPU 521 has been created so as to determine that the operation has been completed.

Here, when the return operation is started, it is conceivable that the second detected piece is present in front of the photo sensor for some reason and the second detected piece is not detected. When the return operation is started from such a situation, the second detected piece is not detected at the start, but by providing the two detected pieces at approximately 180 intervals as in the present embodiment, the first blade 632 is provided. Is rotated by about 360 degrees (about one rotation), the first detected piece and the second detected piece are detected twice in this order, and the return operation can be completed quickly.

That is, unlike the present embodiment, when the number of detected pieces is one, assuming a situation where the detected pieces are not detected at the start of the return operation, the detection is surely performed twice. It is necessary to operate the first blade 362 for about two rotations (about 720 degrees) or more. If the rotation speed is not increased, the time required for the return operation will be long, which may adversely affect the next effect.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is to be deployed or returned when the power is turned on or the power is restored, a situation may occur in which the combined accessory 631 has not yet reached the initial position at the start of the game. Further, when the rotation speed is increased in order to finish the return operation quickly, a complicated structure and control are required to suppress the inertial force generated in the first blade 362 and the second blade 363.

However, by providing a plurality of detected pieces (here, the first detected piece and the second detected piece) as in the present embodiment, the end condition of the return operation can be quickly satisfied, and the return operation can be performed quickly. Can be completed. Further, since the first blade 362 and the second blade 363 have a symmetric shape and design as the contour shape, the back surface shape, etc., the symmetry may be impaired by providing the detected piece in line symmetry. do not have.
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The present invention is not limited to the various embodiments described above, and can be variously modified. For example, the present invention is a pachinko gaming machine that directly pays out a game ball as a game medium acquired by a player to the player so that the player can touch the prize ball. The present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to, for example, an enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machine (managed gaming machine) in which a gaming ball is circulated and used inside the gaming machine. Further, as the enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machine, an example capable of electromagnetically recording the entry and exit of the gaming medium can be exemplified.

Further, the present invention includes a plurality of reels in which a predetermined number of symbols are arranged, controls the rotation start and rotation stop of the reels based on the operation of the player, and plays games such as game medals according to the winning winning combination. It can also be applied to a slot machine (reel type gaming machine) that dispenses a medium (including storage in a storage device). Further, the present invention can be applied to, for example, a casino machine installed in a casino facility.

10 Pachinko game machine, 50 game board, 52 game area, 53 main control display device,
60 Production display device, 62 1st start winning opening, 63 2nd starting winning opening,
70 1st special symbol display unit, 71 2nd special symbol display unit, 90 Grand prize opening device,
102 main board, 104 sub board, 301 sub main board,
302 sub-sub board, 601 logo accessory, 604 movable accessory device, 605 drive mechanism,
609 Moving part, 611 Vertical movement motor, 615 1st gear, 616 2nd gear,
617 3rd gear, 619 spring, 623 rack, 632 1st blade,
633 2nd blade, 634 rotation motor, 651 solenoid lock mechanism,
662 slide groove, 663 engaging protrusion.

Claims (1)

The main control means that controls the progress of the game,
An effect control means that receives an effect control command from the main control means and performs control processing according to the effect control command, and an effect control means.
An effect display means that can display an effect,
It is equipped with a movable effect mechanism unit having a movable effect member capable of performing an effect operation.
The movable effect mechanism unit includes a drive unit for causing the movable effect member to perform a predetermined operation, and a driving force transmission unit capable of transmitting the driving force of the drive unit to the side of the movable effect member. Have,
The movable effect member can perform a descending motion and an ascending motion, and can perform a descending motion and an ascending motion.
A lock portion that can hold the movable effect member in the initial position and release it when it is movable is provided.
Prior to the descending operation, the movable effect member is made to perform a preparatory operation for displacing a predetermined amount upward, and after the lock portion is separated, the movable effect member is made to perform the descending operation, and the preparatory operation is the effect display. It is performed in combination with the production performed by means.
The preparatory movement can be displaced in the vertical direction.
Of the vertical directions, when the game is displaced downward , it is displaced so as to hit the lock portion, and when it is displaced upward, the amount of movement in the upward direction is larger than that in the downward direction. Machine.

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