JP7071947B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a method in which a movable body for staging that can be freely dropped is held by a solenoid so as not to fall, and the solenoid is operated during the staging to cause the movable body for staging to fall freely (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-140238

However, in Patent Document 1, the holding by the solenoid is released due to vibration during transportation of the gaming machine, the movable body for staging moves unintentionally, and problems such as breakage occur. There was a case that it ended up.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the occurrence of a problem due to an unintentional movement of a movable body during transportation. And.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Variable display period determining means for determining the variable display period of variable display,
A movable body provided so as to be movable between the first position and the second position,
A regulated body provided so as to be movable between a regulated position that restricts the movement of the movable body from the first position and a non-regulated position that allows the movable body to move to the second position.
A control means capable of controlling the movement between the movable body and the restricting body,
A movable body effect executing means capable of executing a movable body effect suggesting that the movable body is controlled to the advantageous state by moving the movable body.
Equipped with
The movable body effect is executed when the regulated body is located in the non-regulated position.
The movable body that has moved to the second position moves to the first position as the restricting body moves to the restricting position.
The control means is
When the gaming machine is activated, the first control for moving the restricting body to the restricted position can be executed.
When the first variable display is started after the gaming machine is started, the second control for moving the regulated body to the non-regulated position can be executed.
The period until the regulated body moves from the restricted position to the non-regulated position by the second control can be determined by the variable display period determining means as the variable display period of the first variable display after the start of the gaming machine. Shorter than the shortest variable display period
It is characterized by that.
Further , the gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit or a small hit) that is advantageous to the player.
A movable body (for example, the first movable body 302) provided so as to be movable between the first position (for example, the first origin position) and the second position (for example, the first staging position).
A restricted position that restricts the movement of the movable body from the first position (for example, an upper restricted position) and an unregulated position that allows the movable body to move to the second position (for example, a lower initial position). A restrictive body (for example, drive body 320L, 320R) provided so as to be movable at the position) and
A control means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of controlling the movement between the movable body and the restricting body, and
A movable body effect suggesting that the movable body is controlled to the advantageous state by moving the movable body (for example, a notice effect B for dropping the first movable body 302, a notice effect C for dropping the third movable body 502, A notice that the movable body effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the movable body effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) is determined by the variable display start setting process) that can execute the movable body effect drop effect that sequentially drops the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502. By executing the process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selected in the staging and variable display start setting process in the variable display staging process, each notice effect and the movable body fall effect in the super reach effect of the super reach β jackpot are executed. Part) and
Equipped with
The movable body effect is executed when the regulated body is located at the non-regulated position (for example, the advance notice effect B, the advance notice effect D, and the movable body drop effect are the initial positions where the drive bodies 320L and 320R are below. The part that is executed when located in),
The movable body that has moved to the second position moves to the first position as the restricting body moves to the restricting position (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-31 and 10-47). The first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 that have freely fallen to the first effect position and the third effect position move up to the regulated positions of the drive bodies 320L and 320R, and the first origin position and the third origin position. The part that moves to),
The control means is
When the gaming machine is activated, the first control for moving the restricting body to the restricted position can be executed (for example, at the time of activation (cold start), as shown in FIGS. 10-47 (B). , The part that executes the effect operation confirmation process shown in FIGS. 10-43 to move the drive bodies 320L and 320R to the upper restricted position).
When a specific condition is satisfied after the gaming machine is started, the second control for moving the regulated body to the non-regulated position can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a fluctuation count counter value of "1". The part that executes the variable display start setting process including the process of starting the movement of the drive bodies 320L and 320R to the initial position with the drive body moving flag turned on when it is determined to be)
It is characterized by that.
According to these features, by setting the regulated body to the regulated position, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems due to the movable body moving unintentionally from the first position during transportation. can do.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The control means (for example, the CPU 120 for staging control) is
As the first control, the first initialization control (for example, the initial positioning process (first initialization process)) for positioning the restricting body at the initial position and the restricting body can be moved normally. It is possible to execute the second initialization control (effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process)) for confirming.
The drive bodies 320L and 320R are moved to the restricted position in the second initialization control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-43, in the process step C of the staging operation confirmation process (second initialization process)). The part that moves to the upper restricted position)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to quickly confirm that the regulator can operate normally after the gaming machine is started, and to make the regulator move to the regulated position. Can be shortened.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or the means 2.
The control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) limits the movement of the movable body during the period in which the restricting body is moved (for example, in the first variable display after activation, FIG. 10- In the advance notice effect determination process shown in 41, by using the advance notice effect type determination table 2, it is determined to execute the advance notice effect B for freely dropping the first movable body 302 and the advance notice effect C for freely dropping the third movable body 502. By not doing so, the advance notice effect B and the advance notice effect C are executed during the period in which the movement of the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 is restricted, and the driving body moving flag shown in the modified example is in the ON state. The part that restricts the movement of the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 by not determining)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the regulated body from being unable to move normally due to the movement of the movable body, and at the same time, if the movable body does not move normally, an inappropriate character effect is executed. You can also prevent that.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 3.
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
The specific condition is the execution of the first variable display (the first variable display after startup) after the gaming machine is started.
The movable body effect executing means is a period in the first variable display after the game machine is started, and limits the execution of the movable body effect in a specific period corresponding to the movement of the regulated body (for example, a modification). During the period of 3000 ms corresponding to the period required for the drive bodies 320L and 320R to move to the initial position at the speed A of 2850 ms, the execution of the notice effect B and the advance notice effect C is not determined. , The part that restricts the movement of the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the regulated body from being unable to move normally due to the movement of the movable body, and at the same time, if the movable body does not move normally, an inappropriate character effect is executed. You can also prevent that.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 4.
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
The specific condition is the execution of the first variable display after the gaming machine is started.
A variable display period determining means capable of determining a variable display period from a plurality of different periods (for example, a portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes a variation pattern setting process).
Equipped with
The period from the restricted body to the non-regulated position (for example, 2850 milliseconds) is the shortest that the variable display period determining means can determine in the first variable display after the start of the gaming machine. It is characterized by being shorter than the variable display period (for example, 5000 milliseconds of the fluctuation pattern of PC1-1).
According to this feature, it is possible to surely prevent the regulated body from being unable to move normally due to the movement of the movable body, and the improper character production is executed by the movable body not moving normally. It is also possible to surely prevent it from happening.

The gaming machine of the means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 5.
The period until the restricting body moves from the restricted position to the non-regulated position is the same as the period until the restricting body moves from the non-regulated position to the regulated position (for example, descending movement by speed A). The period required for 2850 ms is the same as the period required for ascending movement by speed A, which is 2850 ms).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by setting the movement period to be the same, it is possible to prevent a malfunction of the drive device for driving the regulator due to the difference in the movement period.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 6.
The movable body is a first movable body (for example, the movable body) that can be changed into a first state (see FIG. 10-13 (A)) and a second state (see FIG. 10-13 (B)) different from the first state. , The first movable body 302) and the second movable body (for example, the third movable body 502) that can be moved to the front side of the first movable body.
The first movable body is
It has a specific portion (for example, the front surface of the base portion 331, the rotation motor 350, etc.) that is difficult to see in the first state but is easy to see in the second state.
When the second movable body overlaps with the front surface side of the specific portion of the first movable body, the second movable body can be changed to the second state (for example, in the first movable body 302, the third movable body 502 By moving to the third effect position and changing to the second state when overlapping with the front surface side of the first movable body 302, the contact side 332A and the contact side 332B of the movable portions 332L and 332R are separated from each other. The central portion of the front surface of the base portion 331 and the front surface side of the rotation motor 350 are opened, but by being covered with the third movable body 502 located in front of the central portion, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is located in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the central portion of the front surface of the base portion 331 and the rotation motor 350. See FIG. 10-30 (B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first movable body changes to the second state when the second movable body overlaps with the front side of the specific portion, so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the specific portion. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the first movable body by using the second movable body.

The gaming machine of the means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 7.
A driving means for moving the regulator is provided.
The movable body is a first movable body (for example, a first movable body) provided so as to be movable between the first position (for example, a first origin position) and the second position (for example, a first effect position). In addition to the body 302), a second movable body (for example, a third movable body) provided so as to be movable between a third position (for example, a third origin position) and a fourth position (for example, a third effect position). 502) including
The restricting body restricts the movement of the second movable body at the restricted position and enables the movement of the second movable body to the fourth position at the non-regulated position (for example, drive bodies 320L, 320R). In the upper restricted position, as shown in FIG. 10-47 (B), the free fall of the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 can be regulated by contact, and in the lower initial position, The part where the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 can freely fall),
The early control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) can control the movement of the first movable body and the second movable body via the restrictor and the drive means (for example, the effect solenoid 504L, The part where the free fall of the third movable body 502 can be controlled by turning ON / OFF the 504R),
The restricting body is capable of moving the first movable body to the first position and moving the second movable body to the third position as the restricting body moves to the restricted position (the first movable body can be moved to the first position). For example, as shown in FIGS. 10-31 and 10-47, the first movable body 302 that has freely fallen to the first effect position moves up to the restricted position of the drive bodies 320L and 320R, and the first origin position. The part where the third movable body 502, which freely falls to the third effect position while moving to the third effect position, moves to the third origin position as the drive bodies 320L and 320R move up to the restricted position).
The control means is
When either the first movable body or the second movable body is moved by the restricting body, the moving speed of the restricting body is controlled to the first speed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-52). A portion controlled by the speed B when moving up the third movable body 502 and controlled by the speed C when moving up the first movable body 302).
When both the first movable body and the second movable body are moved by the restricting body, the moving speed of the restricting body is controlled to a second speed slower than the first speed (for example, FIGS. 10-52). As shown in the above, when both the third movable body 502 and the first movable body 302 are moved ascending, the part controlled by the speed D slower than the speed B and the speed C).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the speed at which both the heavy first and second movable bodies are moved is defined as the speed at which either the lighter weight first movable body or the second movable body is moved. By using different speeds, it is possible to prevent the drive means from being overloaded and causing problems.

The gaming machine of the means 9 is the gaming machine according to the means 8.
The first speed is a speed within a predetermined range.
The moving speed (for example, speed C) at which the first movable body is moved by the restricting body is different from the moving speed (for example, speed B) at which the second movable body is moved by the restricting body (at speed C). The part where the speed is slower than the speed B)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by making the moving speed different according to the moving movable body, it is possible to prevent a problem from being caused by an excessive load on the driving means due to the difference in the weight of the moving body.

The gaming machine of the means 10 is the gaming machine according to the means 8 or the means 9.
The control means (for example, the CPU 120 for staging control) is
When the gaming machine is activated, it is possible to execute initialization control (for example, initial positioning process (first initialization process)) for positioning the first movable body and the second movable body at initial positions. hand,
In the initialization control, the moving speed of the restrictor is controlled to a third speed slower than the second speed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-52, the minimum speed E slower than the speed B or the speed C). The part to control)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the movement to the initial position is performed at the third speed slower than the second speed, it is possible to prevent the first movable body and the second movable body from being damaged in the movement as much as possible. ..

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control process process. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine of the feature part 107SG. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board and a prize ball unit. (A) is a front view showing a state in which each movable body of the effect unit is located at the origin position, and (B) is a front view showing a state in which a part of the movable body is moved to the effect position. (A) and (B) are front views showing a state in which a part of the movable body of the staging unit is moved to the staging position. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of the staging unit is seen diagonally from the front. (A) is a front view showing the first staging device and the second staging device, and (B) is a rear view showing the first staging device and the second staging device. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of the 1st staging apparatus was seen diagonally from the front. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of the 1st staging apparatus was seen from diagonally behind. (A) is a perspective view showing an upper side portion of the base body, and (B) is a perspective view showing a state in which a main part of the first movable body is viewed from diagonally behind. 6A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6A. (A) is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 6 (A), and FIG. 6 (B) is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 6 (A). (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first origin position, and (B) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first staging position. (A) is a schematic front view showing the first state of the first movable body, and (B) is a schematic front view showing the second state of the first movable body. (A) is a schematic vertical sectional view showing a main part of a base body and a first movable body, (B) is a sectional view showing an internal structure of a guided portion, and (C) is a sectional view showing an internal structure of a driving body. be. (A) to (C) are schematic cross-sectional views showing how the first movable body moves to the first origin position and is locked. (A) is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the second staging device is viewed diagonally from the front, and (B) is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the second staging device is viewed diagonally from the back. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the second movable body is in the second origin position, and (B) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the second movable body is in the second staging position. (A) is a front view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third origin position, and (B) is a front view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third staging position. (A) is a rear view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third origin position, and (B) is a rear view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third staging position. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of the 3rd staging apparatus was seen diagonally from the front. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the third staging device is viewed from diagonally behind. It is a rear view which shows the main part of the 3rd movable body. (A) is a schematic rear view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third origin position, and (B) is a schematic rear view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third staging position. (A) is a rear view showing a state in which the third movable body is in contact with the cylinder damper, and (B) is a sectional view taken along the line FF of FIG. 24 (B). (A) is a rear view showing a state in which the third movable body has moved to the third staging position, and (B) is a sectional view taken along the line GG of FIG. 24. (A) is a sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 23 (B), and FIG. 23 (B) is a sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. 23 (B). It is a schematic front view which shows the state which each movable body is in the origin position. It is sectional drawing of the 1st movable body and 2nd movable body. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which each movable body is located at the origin position, and (B) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body has fallen to the first staging position. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the third movable body has fallen to the third staging position, and (B) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body are transformed into the second state. be. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body and the third movable body are raised to the origin position, and (B) is a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body are returned to the origin position. It is a schematic front view. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating the staging control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 2. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a variable display result and a variation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect determination process. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a notice effect type determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a notice effect type determination table 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the processing state in the initial operation control processing. (A) is a schematic front view showing the state (regulated state) of the first movable body and the third movable body before the start of the processing stage 1 in the initial operation control processing, and (B) is the driving body by the processing stage 1. It is a schematic front view which shows the situation which moved to an initial position. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the third movable body has fallen in the processing stage 2, and (B) is a schematic showing a situation in which the third movable body is returned to the storage position by the driving body in the processing stage 3. It is a front view. (A) is a schematic front view showing a situation where the drive body has moved to the initial position in the processing stage 4, and (B) is a first movable body and a third movable body in the processing stage A of the staging operation confirmation process. It is a schematic front view which shows the situation which fell. (A) is a schematic front view showing a situation where the first movable body and the third movable body are lifted to the storage position by the driving body in the processing stage B of the effect operation confirmation processing, and (B) is a processing. It is a schematic front view which shows the situation which the 1st movable body and the 3rd movable body are held in the storage position in a stage C. (A) and (B) are schematic front views showing the operation state of the drive body in the first variable display after activation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the 1st movable body, the 3rd movable body, and the driving body from the shipment inspection to the 1st variable display after activation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the situation of the position and speed of a drive body. It is a figure which shows the situation of the slow-up control and the slow-down control of a drive body. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the combination of moving movable bodies, the moving speed of a driving body, and moving time.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device into the game area.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as variable display or variable.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of hold storages. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. The total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening in which a game ball is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open). When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

A predetermined ball receiving member always keeps a constant open state at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three places on the lower left of the game area and one place on the upper side of the variable winning ball device 6B). A general winning opening 10 is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower left of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Below the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the gaming area. Further, an attacker lamp 9c is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (upper position of the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c described above may be collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d are configured to include an LED.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball toward a gaming area by a hitting ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. In addition to the upper plate, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout unit (ball hitting plate) on which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 3).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A main board 11 housed in a board case 131 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as a jackpot winning probability and a payout rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base. The ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls by winning a prize in the big prize opening (attacker). The role ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the second starting winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning the big winning opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. The display monitor 29 may be capable of displaying a setting value or the like to be changed or confirmed when the setting is changed or confirmed.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the gaming machine frame 3, and the gaming area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side portion of the board case 131 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 50Aa and a long piece 50Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per-normal", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these. Has been done. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening mode similar to the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state which is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, and a probability change state, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game state.
(Progress of production, etc.)

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. The reach production includes, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are all stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example,") which is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a pre-reading advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit middle effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type of the big hit game state having the same aspect as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are configured so that not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which a conductor pattern is formed and electric components can be mounted, but also electric components are mounted on the electronic circuit boards to realize specific electrical functions. It is a concept including the electronic circuit mounting board.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, electric power from an AC power source such as AC100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 by a power supply board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifying circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 has, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

A reset signal, a power cutoff signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting a control circuit such as a game control microcomputer 100 into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, and a system reset IC. All you need is. The power cutoff signal turns off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage falls below the predetermined value continues until the power failure reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

The solenoid circuit 111 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) gives a staging control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The staging control board 12 is equipped with a staging control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and is an effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the voice designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. Consists of including the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the staging control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in the ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100. When such a clear signal in the ON state is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in RAM 102, which is a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, and the like may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery conditions can be satisfied.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the recovery process (step S4) is executed, and then the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. By the recovery process in step S4, the work area is set based on the stored contents of the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped. For example, when the special symbol is changing, the state before the stop is special. It suffices if the fluctuation of the design can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the setting change process (step S7) is executed after the initialization process (step S6) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and the initial value is set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including the fact that the clear signal is in the off state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the off state, the fact that the clear signal is in the off state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting is made from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, it is possible to confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the display of the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is terminated, the setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in the gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the game is stopped, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the hitting ball operation handle, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled so that the lost symbol or the like is stopped and displayed, or the display corresponding to the game stopped state different from the lost symbol is displayed. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the ON state.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting change state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed is set, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed. After that, based on the fact that the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a staff member of the game hall or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is stored. Turns off. When the setting change state is terminated, the setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in the game stop state as in the case of the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, the control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be made to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, if the clear switch is on, the step is performed together with the initialization process of step S6. The setting change process of S7 is executed and the setting change state can be controlled. If the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation state can be controlled. If the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off when the power supply is started, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and interrupts are permitted (step S10). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like.

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of hold storages, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the read-ahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Will be. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the staging control board 12. In the staging control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this big hit end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, and a probable change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state. It includes processing to make various settings for starting control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the large winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the winning probability of a big hit and the payout rate change according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the winning probability of the big hit and the payout rate are changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning a big hit, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the probability of winning a big hit. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is gradually. .. If the winning probability of the big hit changes according to the set value, the payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the jackpot winning probability is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state may change according to the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table. FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 7B shows the second special figure of the variable special figure. The configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used in the case of a figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining a display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

In the display result judgment table, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed in the special figure of "big hit" than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability state such as a probabilistic state in which the probabilistic change control is performed, there is a probability that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state as compared with the low-probability state such as the normal state or the time-saving state. It gets higher.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, it is determined so that the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. A value has been assigned. In the second special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" is the probability of being determined to be controlled to the small hit game state regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the values are the same as those in the judgment table. It should be noted that the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as "small hit" may be different according to the set value. Regardless of the variable special map, the probability determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special map display result as "small hit" may be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and while only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, the set value 2 to the set value 6 are set. In this case, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judgment. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", so that only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, while the set value 2 to the set value is set. In the case of 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

The set value that can be set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be. The playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320 and the probability change state is 65%, which is the game property (so-called probability change loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game to a probabilistic state based on passing through the switch, the game performance (so-called V) in which the rate at which the gaming ball passes through the predetermined switch during the jackpot game is different according to the fluctuation special map. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the small hit are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small while the probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). If the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as an effect switch (to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through a predetermined area. When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (to control the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios according to the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. Since the execution rate of normal reach or super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value may be suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach or super reach. Alternatively, the execution ratios of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, it may be possible to execute an arbitrary setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value.

(Main operation of the staging control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the staging control board 12 will be described. In the staging control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the staging control CPU 120 is activated to execute the staging control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are made. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various staging devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the staging operation using various staging devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the staging control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the staging control process process in step S76, the staging random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the staging random numbers used on the side of the staging control board 12 is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, the mode thereof, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illuminated signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The big hit middle effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to "and end the big hit production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

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

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

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 107SG)
Next, the gaming machine in the feature unit 107SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-01 to 10-52. Since those having the same function as the basic description are designated by the same reference numerals, the description thereof will be omitted here.

As a feature of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 107SG, as shown in FIG. 10-01, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided below the image display device 5. , A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B.

Further, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the normal figure hold display 25C are of the game board 2. It is provided at the lower right position.

Between the game board 2 and the image display device 5 provided on the back side thereof, there are a first staging device 300, a second staging device 400, a third staging device 500, a fourth staging device 600, and a fifth staging device, which will be described later. A staging unit 200 having 700L and 700R is provided, and each movable body of the first staging device 300, the second staging device 400, the third staging device 500, the fourth staging device 600, and the fifth staging device 700L and 700R. The effect of the above operation and the like is executed in combination with the display of various effect images on the image display device 5, the audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the point and the like of the game effect lamp 9, and the like, or independently.

As shown in FIG. 10-02, the operation control of each movable body of the first staging device 300, the second staging device 400, the third staging device 500, the fourth staging device 600, and the fifth staging device 700L, 700R is as shown in FIG. 10-02. It is controlled by the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) that controls the effect based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-02, the effect control board 12 is a drive body that moves the first movable body 302 of the first effect device 300, the third movable body 502 of the third effect device 500, and the like. The moving motors 318L and 318R, which are stepping motors for moving the 320L and 320R, and the effect solenoids 304L and 304R for holding the first movable body 302 of the first effect device 300 so as not to fall. The effect solenoids 504L and 504R for holding the third movable body 502 of the effect device 500 so as not to fall, the rotation motor 350 which is a stepping motor for causing the first movable body 302 to rotate, and the first 2 A drive motor 410, which is a stepping motor for moving the second movable body 402 of the effect device 400, is connected, and the operation of each of these connected motors and solenoids is the effect control board 12 (effect control). By being controlled by the CPU 120), the operation of each movable body of the first effect device 300, the second effect device 400, the third effect device 500, the fourth effect device 600, and the fifth effect device 700L, 700R is controlled. It has become so.

In addition, various LEDs (LEDs 343, 427 for staging) as light emitting means built in the first staging device 300, the second staging device 400, the third staging device 500, the fourth staging device 600, and the fifth staging device 700L, 700R. As shown in FIG. 10-02, the 553) is connected to the lamp control board 14 together with the game effect lamp 9, and the lighting / extinguishing of these various LEDs (the staging LEDs 343, 427, 552) is the staging control board 12. It is controlled by the lamp control board 14 based on the light emission instruction signal output from the display control unit 123 mounted on the.

In the present embodiment, the lamp control board 14 executes control of lighting / extinguishing of various LEDs (LEDs 343, 427, 535 for staging), but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead of these lamp control boards 14, the staging control board 12 (staging control CPU 120) may be directly executed.

(Direction unit 200)
Next, the staging unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-03 to 10-05. 10-03 is a front view showing a state in which each movable body of the effect unit is located at the origin position, and FIG. 10-03 is a front view showing a state in which some of the movable bodies are moved to the effect position. .. 10-04 are front views showing a state in which a part of the movable body of the effect unit is moved to the effect position in FIGS. 10-04. FIG. 10-05 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the staging unit is viewed diagonally from the front. In the following description, the direction in which the player is located is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the opposite direction is the rear. Further, the description will be given with reference to the up, down, left, and right directions when viewed from the player located in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIGS. 10-03 to 10-05, the staging unit 200 includes a first staging device 300, a second staging device 400 provided below the first staging device 300, and the front surface of the first staging device 300. A third staging device 500 provided on the side, a fourth staging device 600 provided on the front side of the second staging device 400, and fifth staging devices 700L and 700R provided on the back side of the first staging device 300. The first staging device 300, the second staging device 400, the third staging device 500, the fourth staging device 600, and the fifth staging device 700L, 700R are integrally assembled.

As shown in FIGS. 10-03 and 10-04, the staging unit 200 includes a first staging device 300, a second staging device 400, a third staging device 500, a fourth staging device 600, and a fifth staging device 700L, 700R. Is configured to form a square frame in the assembled state, and is arranged between the game board 2 and the image display device 5 so that the display area of the image display device 5 faces the opening of the staging unit 200. Has been done. In a state of being arranged between the game board 2 and the image display device 5, the movable body of each effect device is made visible to the player through the game board 2 and the opening 2c formed in the game board 2. (See Fig. 10-01).

The first staging device 300, the second staging device 400, the third staging device 500, the fourth staging device 600, and the fifth staging device 700L, 700R each have a movable body described later. Each movable body is provided so as to be movable between the origin position shown in FIG. 10-03 (A) and the staging position shown in FIGS. 10-03 (B) and 10-04 (A) (B). Even when it is located at the origin position and when it is located at the effect position, at least a part of it is provided so as to overlap the front side of the display area of the image display device 5, but it is located at the effect position. In some cases, the overlapping area with the display area of the image display device 5 becomes larger than when the image is located at the origin position.

Further, the first staging device 300, the second staging device 400, the third staging device 500, the fourth staging device 600, and the fifth staging device 700L, 700R can each operate independently. As shown in 10-03 (B), the movable bodies of the first staging device 300 and the second staging device 400 are moved to the staging position, and as shown in FIG. 10-04 (A), the third staging device 500. Only the movable body of the first staging device 300 is moved to the staging position, or as shown in FIG. 10-04 (B), the movable bodies of the first staging device 300, the second staging device 400, and the third staging device 500 are moved to the staging position. be able to. As for the third effect device 500 and the fourth effect device 600, since a part of the moving area of each movable body overlaps (see FIGS. 10-27), when one moves to the effect position, the other If you move to the staging position, they will collide, so you do not control to move both to the staging position.

(First staging device 300)
Next, the details of the first staging device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-06 to 10-11. 10-06 is a front view showing (A) the first staging device and the second staging device, and (B) is a rear view showing the first staging device and the second staging device. FIG. 10-07 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the first staging device is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 10-08 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the first staging device is viewed from diagonally behind. 10-09 are perspective views showing the upper side portion of the base body in FIG. 10-09, and FIG. 10-B is a perspective view showing a state in which the main part of the first movable body is viewed from diagonally behind. 10-10 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 10-06 (A). 10-11 is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 10-06 (A), and FIG. 10B is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 10-06 (A). 10-12 are schematic front views showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first origin position, and FIGS. 10-12 are schematic front views showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first staging position. be. 10-13 are a schematic front view showing the first state of the first movable body, and FIG. 10-13 is a schematic front view showing the second state of the first movable body. 10-14 are schematic vertical cross-sectional views showing the main parts of the base body and the first movable body, (B) is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the guided portion, and (C) is the inside of the drive body. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure. 10-15 are schematic cross-sectional views showing how the first movable body moves to the first origin position and is locked in FIGS. 10-15.

As shown in FIGS. 10-06 to 10-08, the first effect device 300 has a base body 301, a first origin position with respect to the base body 301, and a first effect position below the first origin position. The first movable body 302 provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction between them, the moving means 303L and 303R for moving the first movable body 302 from the lower position to the upper position, and the first movable body 302 at the first origin position. It has an effect solenoid 304L, 304R as a holding means for holding the first movable body 302, and a driving means 305 for driving the movable portions 332L, 332R described later of the first movable body 302.

The base body 301 is formed in a downward U-shape by the upper side portions 301H and the side side portions 301L and 301R extending downward from the left and right ends of the upper side portion 301H, and the directing solenoid is on the back side of the upper side portion 301H. 304L and 304R are provided. As shown in FIGS. 10-09 (A) and 10-10, the staging solenoids 304L and 304R urge the main body 304A, the plunger 304B movable with respect to the main body 304A, and the plunger 304B forward. It has a compression spring 304C and a locking member 304D fixed to the tip of the plunger 304B.

When the staging solenoids 304L and 304R are in the off state, the locking member 304D is located at the advanced position where the locking member 304D protrudes forward due to the urging force of the compression spring 304C (see FIG. 10-09 (A)) and is formed on the upper side portion 301H. The tip of the locking member 304D projects toward the front surface of the upper side portion 301H through the through holes 310L and 310R. When the effect solenoids 304L and 304R are turned on, the locking member 304D is positioned at the retracted position where the locking member 304D retracts to the rear side against the urging force of the compression spring 304C, so that the tip of the locking member 304D is the upper side portion 301H. Evacuate to the back side of.

As described above, when the effect solenoids 304L and 304R are turned off and the tip of the locking member 304D projects toward the front surface side of the upper side portion 301H, the locking member 304D becomes the locked portion 335L of the first movable body 302, which will be described later. The 335R is locked (see FIG. 10-10), and the first movable body 302 can be held at the first origin position. Further, when the effect solenoids 304L and 304R are turned on and the tip of the locking member 304D retracts to the back side of the upper side portion 301H, the locking state between the locking member 304D and the locked portions 335L and 335R is released. The first movable body 302 falls from the first origin position toward the first staging position due to its own weight.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-10, the staging solenoids 304L and 304R are provided in an inclined state in which the staging solenoids 304L and 304R are inclined downward toward the front side with respect to the horizontal plane, so that the staging solenoids 304L and 304R are in the off state. At a certain time, the locking member 304D is made less likely to be pushed backward and upward against the urging force of the compression spring 304C as compared with the case where the effect solenoids 304L and 304R are provided horizontally. Further, when the effect solenoids 304L and 304R are turned on and the locked state is released in the holding state of the first movable body 302 in which the locking member 304D is locking the locked portions 335L and 335R, the first The locking member 304D to which the load of the movable body 302 is applied can be smoothly retracted to the rear side. The inclination angle θ with respect to the horizontal plane is set to about 5 degrees, but the inclination angle θ is not limited to the above 5 degrees and can be arbitrarily changed.

Further, in the locking member 304D, for example, a roller (not shown) is provided as a frictional force reducing portion at a position where the locked portions 335L and 335R come into contact with each other, a minute sphere is provided in place of the roller, and the pressure is lowered by fluorine processing. A friction surface may be formed. By doing so, the locking member 304D can be smoothly retracted to the rear side even when the load of the first movable body 302 is applied to the locking member 304D.

As shown in FIGS. 10-09 (A) and 10-11 (A), the first movable body 302 is directed upward at the upper left and right positions of the through holes 310L and 310R on the front surface side of the upper side portion 301H. Guide walls 315L and 315R that guide toward the upper side portion 301H side are formed. The guide walls 315L and 315R are extended so as to incline forward from the upper side to the lower side at a position separated forward from the upper side portion 301H. Further, on the lower side portion of the upper side portion 301H, a guide wall 312 for guiding the first movable body 302 upward and toward the front side is formed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10-06 to 10-09 (A) and 10-13 (A), projecting portions 311L and 311R projecting forward are formed on the front left and right sides of the upper side portion 301H. There is. On the lower surface of the protruding portions 311L and 311R, the curved wall portions 311A and 311B close to the upper edge of the first movable body 302 in a state where the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position are the first movable body 302. It is formed in a curved shape along the upper edge.

As shown in FIGS. 10-06 to 10-08 and 10-12, the moving means 303L and 303R are provided on the front surfaces of the left and right side side portions 301L and 301R. As shown in FIGS. 10-12, the moving means 303L and 303R have a columnar guide shaft 316L and 316R extending in the vertical direction and having upper and lower end portions rotatably supported with respect to the side side portions 301L and 301R. Mainly from the moving motors 318L and 318R for rotating the guide shafts 316L and 316R around the axis, and the gear members 317L and 317R that transmit the power of the moving motors 318L and 318R to the guide shafts 316L and 316R. The guide shafts 316L and 316R are configured to rotate around the axis by driving the moving motors 318L and 318R. Further, a concave groove portion 319 is formed in a spiral shape on the peripheral surface of the guide shafts 316L and 316R.

On the guide shafts 316L and 316R, the guided portions 333L and 333R provided at the left and right ends of the first movable body 302 and the first movable body 302 arranged below the guided portions 333L and 333R are placed below the first movable body 302. Drive bodies 320L and 320R for moving (raising) from the staging position to the first origin position are provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIG. 10-14 (B), the guided portions 333L and 333R are formed with through holes 321 through which the guide shafts 316L and 316R can be inserted in the vertical direction. The guide shafts 316L and 316R are inserted into the through holes 321 of the guided portions 333L and 333R so that the guided portions 333L and 333R are located above the driving bodies 320L and 320R. The inner diameter R1 of the through hole 321 is larger than the outer diameter R2 of the guide shafts 316L and 316R (the dimensional difference between the inner diameter and the outer diameter is sufficiently large) (R1> R2), so that the guide shafts 316L and 316R are outside. A gap S1 (play) is provided between the diameter R2 and the inner diameter R1 of the through hole 321 (R1-R2 = S1). Therefore, the guided portions 333L and 333R can smoothly move in the vertical direction with respect to the guide shafts 316L and 316R, and the guided portions 333L and 333R of the first movable body 302 with respect to the guide shafts 316L and 316R. It is possible to move slightly in the front-back and left-right directions, which are directions that intersect with the movement direction. In other words, the surface contact between the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 321 of the guided portion 333L, 333R and the outer peripheral surface of the guide shafts 316L, 316R is suppressed, and the frictional force or the groove portion 319 is caught in the guided portion 333L. The vertical movement of the 333R (that is, the first movable body 302) is not hindered.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (C), through holes 322 penetrating in the vertical direction are formed in the drive bodies 320L and 320R forming a substantially rectangular parallelepiped. Guide shafts 316L and 316R are inserted into the through hole 322. The inner diameter R3 of the through hole 322 is larger than the outer diameter R2 of the guide shafts 316L and 316R (R3> R2), so that between the outer diameter R2 of the guide shafts 316L and 316R and the inner diameter R3 of the through hole 322 A gap S2 (play) is provided (R3-R2 = S2). Therefore, the drive bodies 320L and 320R can smoothly move in the vertical direction with respect to the guide shafts 316L and 316R, and the drive bodies 320L and 320R move in the movement direction of the first movable body 302 with respect to the guide shafts 316L and 316R. It is possible to move slightly in the front-back and left-right directions, which are the intersecting directions. In other words, the surface contact between the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 322 of the drive bodies 320L and 320R and the outer peripheral surface of the guide shafts 316L and 316R is suppressed, and the frictional force and the groove portion 319 are caught in the drive bodies 320L and 320R. The vertical movement is not hindered.

Further, since the inner diameter R3 of the through hole 322 is smaller than the inner diameter R1 of the through hole 321 (R1> R3), it is formed between the outer diameter R2 of the guide shafts 316L and 316R and the inner diameter R3 of the through hole 322. The gap S2 (play) is smaller than the gap S1 (play) formed between the outer diameter R2 of the guide shafts 316L and 316R and the inner diameter R1 of the through hole 321 (S2 <S1).

An engaging portion 323 that can be engaged with the groove portion 319 is provided so as to project from the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 322. Further, a restricting piece (not shown) is projected from the drive bodies 320L and 320R, respectively, and the restricting piece is extended in the vertical direction in parallel with the guide shafts 316L and 316R on the side portions 301L and 301R. By being inserted into the concave groove (not shown), it is guided in the vertical direction in a state where rotation around the guide shafts 316L and 316R is restricted.

Therefore, when the left and right guide shafts 316L and 316R rotate, the drive bodies 320L and 320R are restricted from rotating around the guide shafts 316L and 316R, and the engaging portion 323 is a groove portion of the guide shafts 316L and 316R. By being fitted to 319, when the guide shafts 316L and 316R rotate in the first direction, the drive bodies 320L and 320R rise, and when the guide shafts 316L and 316R rotate in the second direction opposite to the first direction. The drive bodies 320L and 320R are designed to descend.

Therefore, the through hole 321 has a large diameter so that the gap S1 becomes large because the first movable body 302 needs to be dropped by its own weight, while the through hole 322 has the engaging portion 323 of the drive bodies 320L and 320R. Is smaller in diameter than the through hole 322 because it needs to be engaged with the groove portion 319.

Further, at the lower position on the front surface of the left and right side portions 301L and 301R, cylinder dampers 324L and 324R (shock absorbers) as cushioning means for cushioning the impact when the first movable body 302 that has fallen due to its own weight is received. ) Is provided. The cylinder dampers 324L and 324R have a cylinder body 324A and a piston rod 324B retractably inserted into the cylinder body 324A, and are provided with a gas (gas), an oil (fluid), or the like provided in the cylinder body 324A. The impact is dampened when the piston rod 324B is pushed down from the extended position to the contracted position. Further, when the first movable body 302 rises and the load is removed, the piston rod 324B is urged by the pressure of gas or the like and returns from the contracted position to the extended position.

Although the embodiment in which the cylinder dampers 324L and 324R (shock absorbers) are provided as the cushioning means is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and a spring or a rubber material is applied instead of the cylinder dampers 324L and 324R. It may be possible, or it is not necessary to provide such a buffering means.

As shown in FIGS. 10-07 and 10-08, the first movable body 302 includes a base portion 331, movable portions 332L and 332R operably provided on the front side of the base portion 331, and movable portions 332L and 332R. It has a driving means 305 for driving the.

The base portion 331 is made of a non-transparent synthetic resin material and is made of a plate material having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and guided portions 333L and 333R guided by guide shafts 316L and 316R are formed on the left and right sides. ing. As shown in FIG. 10-14 (B), the guided portions 333L and 333R are formed with through holes 321 into which the guide shafts 316L and 316R can be inserted, so that the first movable body 302 has the base portion 331. The guides are movably guided in the vertical direction by the left and right guide shafts 316L and 316R via the guided portions 333L and 333R provided on the left and right sides of the above. Further, a metal plate 313 for reinforcement is attached to the back surface of the base portion 331.

As shown in FIGS. 10-07, 10-08 and 10-09 (B), the tip of the locking member 304D of the staging solenoids 304L and 304R can be inserted into the left and right sides of the upper side of the base portion 331. Square through holes 334L and 334R are formed, and the upper edge of the through holes 334L and 334R is a locked portion 335L and 335R (see FIG. 10-10) to which the locking member 304D is locked. ing.

At the center position in the left-right direction on the upper edge of the base portion 331, elongated holes 336L and 336R for rotatably guiding the movable portions 332L and 332R are formed. Further, a plurality of elongated holes 337L, 337R, 338L, 338R, 339L, 339R are formed on the left and right sides of the elongated holes 336L and 336R in the base portion 331. These elongated holes 336L, 336R, 337L, 337R, 338L, 338R, 339L, and 339R are formed in an arc shape centered on a virtual rotation center set above the base portion 331. The metal plate 313 is also formed with elongated holes corresponding to the elongated holes 336L, 336R, 337L, 337R, 338L, 338R, 339L, and 339R.

The movable portions 332L and 332R are mainly composed of base members 341L and 341R and lens members 342L and 342R made of a transparent synthetic resin material arranged on the front surface side of the base members 341L and 341R. Between the base members 341L and 341R and the lens members 342L and 342R, an LED substrate 344 (see FIGS. 10-10 (A) and 10-11) provided with a plurality of staging LEDs 343 on the front surface is provided. Therefore, when the effect LED 343 emits light, the light from the effect LED 343 is diffused forward through the lens members 342L and 342R and emitted.

On the back surface of each of the base members 341L and 341R, there are guide shafts 346L and 346R inserted into the elongated holes 336L and 336R, two guide shafts 347L and 347R inserted into the elongated holes 337L and 337R, and an elongated hole 339L. The guide shafts 349L and 349R inserted into the Further, notches 348L and 348R are formed on the opposite sides of the base members 341L and 341R so that the rotation motor 350 described later can be inserted into the inside.

Further, guide members 345L and 345R are provided on the upper portion of the back surface of the base members 341L and 341R. As shown in FIGS. 10-09 (B) and 10-11 (A), the guide members 345L and 345R are rearward facing upward so as to be substantially parallel to the guide walls 315L and 315R of the base body 301. It is provided so as to be inclined so as to be separated from the base portion 331, and is arranged so that the upper portion is located behind the base portion 331 at a position near the locked portions 335L and 335R above the base portion 331. As shown in FIG. 10-14 (A), the guide members 345L and 345R are erected on the left and right sides of the inclined wall portion 345A and the inclined wall portion 345A which are substantially parallel to the guide walls 315L and 315R. It has a U-shape from the side wall portion 345B, and the front end edges of the left and right side wall portions 345B can be slidably contacted with the guide walls 315L and 315R.

The drive means 305 is arranged at the center position in the left-right direction of the base portion 331, and drives the rotation motor 350 and the rotation motor 350 provided so that the main body portion protrudes forward and the drive shaft protrudes toward the rear side. A circular rotating disk 351 fixed to the shaft 350A and rotatably provided on the back side of the base portion 331, and an arc-shaped one end pivotally supported at positions facing each other across the rotation center of the rotating disk 351. Both ends are pivotally supported by the link members 352A and 352B, the guide shafts 347L and 347R protruding to the back side of the elongated holes 337L and 337R, and the link members 352A and 352B. The link members 353L, 353R connecting the link members 352B, the upper end is locked to the base members 341L, 341R, and the lower end is locked to the base portion 331, and the compression is arranged along the elongated holes 338L, 338R. It is mainly composed of springs 354L and 354R.

As described above, since the first movable body 302 has a built-in drive means 305 including a rotation motor 350 or the like for causing the rotation operation, the weight thereof is the drive means including the rotation motor 350 or the like. It is larger than the third movable body 502 having no 305.

(Operation example of the first movable body 302)
Next, an operation example of the first movable body 302 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-12 to 10-15. 10-12 are schematic front views showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first origin position, and FIGS. 10-12 are schematic front views showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first staging position. be. 10-13 are a schematic front view showing the first state of the first movable body, and FIG. 10-13 is a schematic front view showing the second state of the first movable body. 10-14 are schematic vertical cross-sectional views showing the main parts of the base body and the first movable body, (B) is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the guided portion, and (C) is the inside of the drive body. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure. 10-15 are schematic cross-sectional views showing how the first movable body moves to the first origin position and is locked in FIGS. 10-15.

As shown in FIG. 10-12 (A), the first movable body 302 is held on the front side of the upper side portion 301H of the base body 301 at the first origin position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-10, the tip of the locking member 304D of the staging solenoids 304L, 304R is inserted into the through holes 334L, 334R to lock the locked portions 335L, 335R. As a result, the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position. In this way, since the first movable body 302 is held by the left and right locking members 304D, the load of the first movable body 302 is applied to the locking member 304D.

Here, when the effect solenoids 304L and 304R are turned on and the locking member 304D is retracted backward, the first movable body 302 falls from the first origin position toward the first effect position by its own weight. The guided portions 333L and 333R of the dropped first movable body 302 come into contact with the piston rods 324B of the cylinder dampers 324L and 324R before reaching the first staging position, and the piston rod 324B is pushed down from the extended position to the contracted position. This attenuates the impact. Then, when the piston rod 324B is pushed down to the contracted position, it reaches the second staging position. In this way, by using the cylinder dampers 324L and 324R as the movement restricting means for receiving the falling first movable body 302 and restricting the movement at the first staging position, the impact of the fall can be suitably buffered. It is possible to prevent damage to the first movable body 302 and the base body 301, generation of impact noise, and the like.

Since the drive bodies 320L and 320R are located below the first effect position, the guided portions 333L and 333R move to the drive bodies 320L and 320R when the first movable body 302 moves to the first effect position. However, the downward movement of the first movable body 302 may be restricted by contacting the guided portions 333L and 333R.

Further, by rotating the guide shafts 316L and 316R in the first direction by the moving motors 318L and 318R, the drive bodies 320L and 320R are raised, and the drive bodies 320L and 320R are in contact with the guided portions 333L and 333R. By pushing it upward, the first movable body 302 moves from the first staging position to the first origin position.

As shown in FIG. 10-13, in the first movable body 302, the movable portions 332L and 332R are movable with respect to the base portion 331 at a position other than the first origin position, so that the first movable body 302 is shown in FIG. 10-13 (A). It is possible to transform from the first state to the second state shown in FIG. 10-13 (B).

As shown in FIG. 10-13 (A), when the first movable body 302 is in the first state, the movable parts 332L and 332R overlap with the front side of the base part 331, so that the front surface of the base part 331 Since the area other than the guided portions 333L and 333R in the above is covered, the rotation motor 350, the elongated holes 336L, 336R, 337L, 337R, 338L, 338R, 339L, 339R and the like provided in the base portion 331 are used by the player. It becomes invisible from.

Further, each guide shaft 346L, 346R, 347L, 347R, 349L, 349R is located on the lower end side of each elongated hole 336L, 336R, 337L, 337R, 339L, 339R, and the compression springs 354L, 354R are in an extended state. It is said that. Further, in the link members 352A and 352B, the shaft portions at both ends and the drive shaft 350A are arranged on the horizontal line on both sides of the drive shaft 350A in which the shaft portions at both ends are the rotation centers of the rotating disc 351. It is arranged above and below the drive shaft 350A so as to bypass the drive shaft 350A.

Here, as shown in FIG. 10-13 (B), when the rotating disk 351 is rotated about 180 degrees counterclockwise when viewed from the front by the rotating motor 350, the link members 352A and 352B and the rotating disk 351 become The shafts are switched left and right and the link members 352A and 352B move to the left and right, so that the two guide shafts 347L on the left side and the two guide shafts 347R on the right side are diagonally upward along the elongated holes 337L and 337R. Along with this, the guide shafts 346L, 346R, 349L, 349R also move diagonally upward along the elongated holes 336L, 336R, 339L, 339R. Therefore, the movable portions 332L and 332R are deformed so that their outer portions are lifted upward by rotating in the opposite direction around the vicinity of the upper ends of the contact sides 332A and 332B, and the second state is changed from the first state. It changes to a state.

When the second state is changed in this way, the contact side 332A and the contact side 332B are separated from each other outward with the upper end as the center, so that the contact side 332A and the contact side 332B are separated from each other on the front surface of the base portion 331. The front view substantially triangular region between the two and the front side of the rotation motor 350 are opened. Therefore, a part of the front surface of the base portion 331 and the rotation motor 350 can be visually recognized by the player.

Next, an operation example when the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-14 and 10-15.

As shown in FIG. 10-14 (A), when the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position, the tip of the locking member 304D of the staging solenoids 304L and 304R has a through hole 334L. By being inserted into the 334R from the rear side, the locked portions 335L and 335R are locked by the locking member 304D.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (B), a gap S1 (play) is provided between the outer diameter R2 of the guide shafts 316L and 316R and the inner diameter R1 of the through hole 321 (R1-). R2 = S1), the first movable body 302 having the guided portions 333L and 333R whose movement is guided by the guide shafts 316L and 316R moves in the vertical direction between the first origin position and the first effect position. Not only is it possible, but it can also move in the front-back and left-right directions, that is, it is a movable body that causes rattling due to play.

Therefore, in a state where the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position, vibration is generated due to, for example, the operation of another effect device described later or the application of an external force to the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the first movable body 302 rattles and moves in the front-rear direction, the locked portions 335L and 335R may move to the front of the locking member 304D and fall. Further, since the effect solenoids 304L and 304R are tilted forward, the locked portions 335L and 335R can easily move forward. Therefore, when the front-rear dimension of the region where the locked portions 335L and 335R are locked in the locking member 304D when the first movable body 302 is closest to the base body 301 is L1, the front-rear dimension L1 is a gap. If it is made larger than S1, even if the first movable body 302 moves forward by a length corresponding to the gap S1, the locked portions 335L and 335R move to the front of the locking member 304D. It can be prevented from falling.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (A), in a state where the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position, the first movable body is placed on the back surface of the guide walls 315L and 315R of the base body 301. Since the front end edges of the side wall portions 345B of the guide members 345L and 345R of 302 are in contact with each other, the movement of the first movable body 302 at least forward is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the locked portions 335L and 335R from moving to the front of the locking member 304D and falling due to vibration.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-15 (A), the first movable body 302 rises from the first staging position due to the rise of the drive bodies 320L and 320R and approaches the first origin position, and then FIG. 10-15. As shown in (B), the upper part of the front end edge of the side wall portion 345B of the guide members 345L and 345R of the first movable body 302 abuts on the lower back surface of the guide walls 315L and 315R of the base body 301. Then, as the first movable body 302 rises, the contact area increases while the guide members 345L and 345R are guided toward the rear and upper sides by the inclined guide walls 315L and 315R, so that the first movable body 302 has. , Gap S1 minutes, approaching the rear base body 301 while rising.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-15 (C), when the locked portions 335L and 335R move upward from the locking member 304D of the staging solenoids 304L and 304R, the locking member 304D is attached to the compression spring 304C. It is inserted into the through holes 334L and 334R by force, the locked portions 335L and 335R are locked by the locking member 304D, and the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position.

In this way, by the time the locked portions 335L and 335R are locked by the locking member 304D, the side wall portions 345B of the guide members 345L and 345R are in sliding contact with the guide walls 315L and 315R, so that the first movable body 302 is in sliding contact with the guide walls 315L and 315R. Since it is guided to the base body 301 side, the locked portions 335L and 335R can be suitably locked by the locking member 304D.

Further, in a state where the locked portions 335L and 335R are locked by the locking member 304D and the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position, the side walls of the guide members 345L and 345R are on the back surface of the guide walls 315L and 315R. Since the portions 345B are in contact with each other, the forward movement of the locked portions 335L and 335R is restricted, so that the locked portions 335L and 335R fall from the tip of the locking member 304D. Can be prevented. Further, since the guide members 345L and 345R are in contact with the back surfaces of the guide walls 315L and 315R, the guide members 345L and 345R do not slide against the guide walls 315L and 315R when the first movable body 302 falls. , Does not affect the fall.

(Second staging device 400)
Next, the details of the second staging device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-16 to 10-17. 10-16 are an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the second staging device is viewed diagonally from the front, and FIG. 10-16 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the second staging device is viewed diagonally from the rear. It is a figure. 10-17 are schematic front views showing a state in which the second movable body is in the second origin position, and FIG. 10-17 is a schematic front view showing a state in which the second movable body is in the second staging position.

As shown in FIGS. 10-16 (A) and 10-17, the second staging device 400 has a base body 401, a second origin position with respect to the base body 401, and a second origin position. It has a second movable body 402 provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction from the lower second effect position, and a driving means 403 for moving the second movable body 402 from the lower position to the upper position. .. The second staging device 400 is provided at a position below the first staging device 300 (see FIG. 10-6).

The base body 401 is provided with a driving means 403. The drive means 403 includes a drive motor 410 provided on the left side of the front surface of the base body 401, a pinion gear 411 fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor 410, and a gear portion 412 and a gear portion 412 that mesh with the pinion gear 411. A rack gear 414 having a separately formed gear portion 413, a pinion gear 415 meshing with the gear portion 413, a rotating plate 416 fixed to a rotating shaft of the pinion gear 415, and a rotation projecting from the front surface of the base body 401. It is mainly composed of a rotating arm 418 rotatably provided around a moving shaft 417.

The pinion gear 411, the rack gear 414, and the pinion gear 415 are provided on the back side of the base body 401. Further, a connecting shaft 416A is projected from the eccentric position of the rotating shaft on the front surface of the rotating plate 416, and the connecting shaft 416A is slidably inserted into the elongated hole 419 formed in the rotating arm 418. There is. Further, a connecting shaft 437 projecting from the back surface side of the base portion 421 is inserted into the elongated hole 436 formed at the tip of the rotating arm 418.

The second movable body 402 is composed of a base portion 421 and movable portions 422L and 422R rotatably provided on the front surface side of the base portion 421. The base portion 421 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the base body 401 via a rail member 420 facing in the vertical direction. Further, on the left side of the rail member 420, an elongated hole 423 facing in the vertical direction is formed. The upper end of the elongated hole 423 is curved toward the upper left.

The movable portions 422L and 422R include a base member 425L and 425R, a lens member 426L and 426R arranged on the front side of the base member 425L and 425R, and a plurality of staging LEDs 427 provided inside (see FIG. 10-02). The light from the staging LED 427 is diffused through the lens members 426L and 426R and emitted forward.

Rotating shafts 427L and 427R are projected from the lower portion of the back surface of the base members 425L and 425R, and are rotatably supported by the base portion 421. Further, the rotation shafts 427L and 427R are provided with gear members 428L and 428R that mesh with each other, so that the rotation shafts 427L and 427R rotate in opposite directions in synchronization with each other. A guide shaft 429 is projected below the gear member 428R on the right side, and the guide shaft 429 is inserted into the elongated hole 423. Further, guide shafts 430L and 430R are projected on the left and right sides of the back surface of the base members 425L and 425R, and are slidably inserted into the elongated holes 431L and 431R formed in the base portion 421. Further, on the right side of the base portion 421, the upper end of the compression spring 432 whose lower end is locked to the base member 425R is locked.

(Operation example of the second staging device 400)
As shown in FIG. 10-17 (A), the second movable body 402 is located on the front surface side of the base body 401 at the second origin position, and the contact sides 435A and 435B of the movable portions 422L and 422R are in contact with each other. It is the first state to be installed side by side on the left and right. When the pinion gear 411 is rotated by the drive motor 410 in the first state, the rack gear 414 slides to the right and the pinion gear 415 and the rotary plate 416 rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front, whereby the connecting shaft of the rotary plate 416 is connected. The rotation arm 418 rotates upward via the 416A.

As shown in FIG. 10-17 (B), when the rotating arm 418 rotates, the base portion 421 connected to the rotating arm 418 via the connecting shaft 437 moves upward, so that the second movable position is obtained. Body 402 rises to the second staging position. Further, as the base portion 421 rises, the guide shaft 429 moves to the upper end side of the elongated hole 423 and approaches the curved portion, so that the gear member 428R on the right side rotates, and the gear is rotated with the rotation of the gear member 428R. The member 428L rotates. As a result, when the second movable body 402 moves from the second origin position to the second staging position, the movable portions 422L and 422R rotate in the opposite direction around the vicinity of the lower ends of the contact sides 422A and 422B. Then, each outer portion is deformed so as to descend downward and changes from the first state to the second state.

In this way, when the second movable body 402 moves to the second staging position, the movable portions 422L and 422R rotate in the opposite directions around the lower ends of the contact sides 422A and 422B, thereby rotating the outer sides of the movable portions 422L and 422R in opposite directions. While the portion is deformed so as to descend downward and changes from the first state to the second state, when the above-mentioned first movable body 302 moves to the first staging position, the movable portions 332L and 332R come into contact with each other. By rotating in the opposite direction around the upper end of the sides 332A and 332B, each outer portion is deformed so as to be suspended upward and changes from the first state to the second state (FIG. 10-29 (B). )reference).

(Third staging device 500)
Next, the details of the third staging device 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-18 to 10-26. 10-18 are a front view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third origin position, and FIG. 10-18 is a front view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third staging position. .. 10-19 is a rear view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third origin position, and FIG. 10-19 is a rear view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third staging position. .. FIG. 10-20 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the third staging device is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 10-21 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the third staging device is viewed from diagonally behind. FIG. 10-22 is a rear view showing a main part of the third movable body. 10-23 are a schematic rear view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third origin position, and (B) a schematic rear view showing a state in which the third movable body is located at the third staging position. Is. 10-24 is a rear view showing a state in which the third movable body is in contact with the cylinder damper, and FIG. 10-24 is a sectional view taken along the line FF of FIG. 10-24 (B). .. 10-25 is a rear view showing a state in which the third movable body has moved to the third staging position, and FIG. 10-25 is a sectional view taken along the line GG of FIG. 10-24. 10-26 is a sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 10-23 (B), and FIG. 10-B is a sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. 10-23 (B). In FIGS. 10-24 and 10-25, the second movable portions 533L and 533R are not shown for convenience of explanation.

As shown in FIGS. 10-18 to 10-21, the third staging device 500 includes a base body 501, a third origin position with respect to the base body 501, and a third staging position below the third origin position. The third movable body 502 provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction between them, the staging solenoids 504L and 504R as holding means for holding the third movable body 502 at the third origin position, and the third movable body. The 502 has columnar guide shafts 505L and 505R that guide the movement between the third origin position and the third staging position.

The base body 501 is formed in a downward U-shape by the upper side portions 501H and the side side portions 501L and 501R extending downward from the left and right ends of the upper side portions 501H, and is directed to the upper front surface of the side side portions 501L and 501R. Solenoids 504L and 504R are provided. Although not particularly shown, the effect solenoids 504L and 504R have a main body, a plunger movable with respect to the main body, a compression spring for urging the plunger forward, and a locking member fixed to the tip of the plunger. It has 504D (see FIG. 10-23).

When the effect solenoids 504L and 504R are turned off and the tip of the locking member 504D projects toward the front side of the upper side portion 501H, the locking member 504D locks the guided portions 535L and 535R of the third movable body 502. In this state, the third movable body 502 can be held at the third origin position. Further, when the staging solenoids 504L and 504R are turned on and the tip of the locking member 504D retracts to the back side of the upper side portion 501H, the locking state between the locking member 504D and the guided portion 535L and 535R is released, and the first 3 The movable body 502 falls from the third origin position to the third staging position due to its own weight.

The third movable body 502 includes a base portion 531, first movable portions 532A to 532D operably provided on the front side of the base portion 531 and a second movable portion 533L operably provided on the back side of the base portion 531. , 533R, slide members 534L, 534R for interlocking the first movable portions 532A to 532D and the second movable portions 533L, 533R according to the operation of the third movable body 502, and the first movable portions 532A to 532D. It has a decorative portion 538 provided on the front surface side. Further, the first movable portions 532A to 532D are operably provided between the base portion 531 and the decorative portion 538, and the decorative portion 538 is fixed to the front surface side of the base portion 531. The front surfaces of the first movable portions 532A to 532D and the second movable portions 533L and 533R are decorated.

The base portion 531 is made of a plate material formed in a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and a reinforcing metal plate 537 is attached to the back surface. Guided portions 535L and 535R are provided at the left and right ends so as to have through holes 536 through which the guide shafts 505L and 505R can be inserted in the vertical direction. The inner diameter R4 of the through hole 536 is larger than the outer diameter R5 of the guide shafts 505L and 505R (the dimensional difference between the inner diameter and the outer diameter is sufficiently large) (R4> R5), so that the guide shafts 505L and 505R are outside. A gap S3 (play) is provided between the diameter R5 and the inner diameter R4 of the through hole 536 (R4-R5 = S3). Therefore, the guided portions 535L and 535R can smoothly move in the vertical direction with respect to the guide shafts 505L and 505R, and the guided portions 535L and 535R of the third movable body 502 with respect to the guide shafts 505L and 505R. It is possible to move slightly in the front-back and left-right directions, which are directions that intersect with the movement direction. In other words, the surface contact between the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 536 of the guided portions 535L and 535R and the outer peripheral surface of the guide shafts 505L and 505R is suppressed, and the guided portions 535L and 535R (that is, the third movable body 502) are suppressed by the frictional force. ) Will not be hindered from moving up and down. The gap S3 may be smaller than the above-mentioned gap S1 and substantially the same as the gap S2.

As shown in FIG. 10-21, two linear elongated holes 546L and 546R facing in the left-right direction are formed on the left and right sides of the base portion 531 and two arc-shaped elongated holes 547A to 547D are formed on the left and right sides. Has been done. The elongated holes 547A to 547D have an arc shape with each rotation shaft 548A to 548D described later as a middle mark. The metal plate 537 is also formed with elongated holes 525 corresponding to the elongated holes 547A to 547D (see FIGS. 10-24 (B) and 10-25 (B)). Further, the rotation shafts 548A and 548B are projected from the upper part of the center position in the left-right direction on the front surface, and the rotation shafts 548C and 548D are projected from the lower part of the center position.

Further, at the lower position on the back surface of the left and right side portions 501L and 501R, cylinder dampers 524L and 524R (shock absorbers) as cushioning means for cushioning the impact when the third movable body 502 that has fallen due to its own weight is received. ) Is provided. The cylinder dampers 524L and 524R have a cylinder body 524A and a piston rod 524B retractably inserted into the cylinder body 524A, and are provided with a gas (gas), an oil (fluid), or the like provided in the cylinder body 524A. The impact is dampened when the piston rod 524B is pushed down from the extended position to the contracted position. Further, when the third movable body 502 rises and the load is removed, the piston rod 524B is urged by the pressure of gas or the like and returns from the contracted position to the extended position.

Although the embodiment in which the cylinder dampers 524L and 524R (shock absorbers) are provided as the cushioning means is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and a spring or a rubber material is applied instead of the cylinder dampers 524L and 524R. It may be possible, or it is not necessary to provide such a buffering means.

The first movable portions 532A to 532D have a shape imitating a lightning bolt by a strip-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency, and the bearing portion formed at one end on the central side of each has a rotating shaft 548A in which the bearing portion faces in the front-rear direction. It is pivotally supported by ~ 548D. Further, guide shafts 549A to 549D are projected from positions on the back surface of the first movable portions 532A to 532D away from the bearing portions, and are slidably inserted into the elongated holes 547A to 547D of the base portion 531. There is. Specifically, the guide shaft 549A is inserted into the elongated hole 547A, the guide shaft 549B is inserted into the elongated hole 547B, the guide shaft 549C is inserted into the elongated hole 547C, and the guide shaft 549D is inserted into the elongated hole 547D.

The first movable portions 532A to 532D are tilted in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. 10-20 by rotating around the rotation shafts 548A to 548D, respectively, and FIG. 10-23 (B). As shown in, it is possible to change to a tilted state that tilts diagonally upward.

The decorative portion 538 is mainly composed of a base member 551, a lens member 552 arranged on the front side of the base member 551, and a plurality of staging LEDs 553 (see FIG. 10-02) provided inside. The light from the staging LED 553 is diffused through the lens member 552 and emitted forward.

The slide members 534L and 534R are arranged on the back side of the base portion 531 and are close to each other by inserting the left and right guide shafts 561L and 561R projecting from the front surface into the elongated holes 546L and 546R of the base portion 531. It is guided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction between the close position and the separated position separated from each other. Further, the rotation shafts 562L and 562R of the second movable portions 533L and 533R are projected from the lower center position on the back surface. Further, arcuate elongated holes 563A to 563D are formed in the slide members 534L and 534R, and guides inserted into the elongated holes 547A to 547D of the base portion 531 in these elongated holes 563A to 563D from the front side. The rear end of the shafts 549A to 549D is inserted.

The second movable parts 533L and 533R have a shape imitating a lightning bolt by a strip-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency, and are axial to one rotation shaft 571 whose position slightly above the lower end of each faces in the front-rear direction. By being supported, the lower side intersects in a substantially X-shape in front view. Therefore, the second movable portions 533L and 533R are tilted in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. 10-23 (A) by rotating around the rotation shaft 571, and FIG. 10-23 (B). ), It is possible to change to an upright state that stands up in the vertical direction. Further, the rotation shaft 571 is inserted into a long hole 565 extending linearly in the vertical direction at the center position in the left-right direction on the back surface of the base portion 531. An opening is formed at a position corresponding to the elongated hole 565 in the metal plate 537.

Guide shafts 572L and 572R are projected rearward at the upper end of the back surface of the second movable portions 533L and 533R, and the guide shafts 572L and 572R are inserted into the elongated holes 573L and 573R formed in the base body 501. Has been done. The elongated holes 573L and 573R are formed in a straight line that is inclined upward from the center position of the base body 501 toward the left and right sides (see FIG. 10-23 (D)).

Further, the lower end of the back surface of the second movable portion 533L, 533R is pivotally supported by the rotation shafts 562L, 562R projecting from the back surface of the slide members 534L, 534R. Specifically, the lower end of the second movable portion 533L on the left side is pivotally supported by the rotation shaft 562R of the slide member 534R on the right side, and the lower end of the second movable portion 533R on the right side is the rotation shaft 562L of the slide member 534L on the left side. It is supported by.

In this way, the upper ends of the second movable portions 533L and 533R are connected to the upper side portion 501H of the base body 501, and the lower ends are connected to the slide members 534L and 534R of the third movable body 502. By dropping the 502 from the third origin position on the front side of the upper side portion 501H to the lower third staging position, the 502 is deformed from the tilted state to the standing state.

(Operation example of the third movable body 502)
Next, an operation example of the third movable body 502 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-27 to 10-28. 10-27 is a schematic front view showing a state in which each movable body is in the origin position. 10-28 is a cross-sectional view of the first movable body and the second movable body.

As shown in FIG. 10-23 (A), the third movable body 502 is held on the front side of the upper side portion 501H of the base body 501 at the third origin position. Specifically, the tip of the locking member 504D of the effect solenoids 504L and 504R locks the guided portions 535L and 535R of the third movable body 502, so that the third movable body 502 is moved to the third origin position. Be retained. In this way, since the third movable body 502 is held by the left and right locking members 504D, the load of the third movable body 502 is applied to the locking member 504D.

Further, since the slide members 534L and 534R are located at separated positions, the left and right guide shafts 549A and 549B on the upper side of the first movable portions 532A to 532D are the elongated holes 547A and 547B of the base portion 531 and the slide member 534L. , 534R located at the lower end of the elongated holes 563A, 563B, the lower left and right guide shafts 549C, 549D are located at the upper ends of the elongated holes 547C, 547D of the base portion 531 and the elongated holes 563C, 563D of the slide members 534L, 534R. It is located (see the area surrounded by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 10-23 (A)).

Further, the guide shafts 572L and 572R at the upper ends of the second movable portions 533L and 533R are located at the upper ends of the elongated holes 573L and 573R of the base body 501, and the rotation shafts 562L and 562R at the lower ends are attached to the slide members 534L and 534R. Together, they are separated from each other to the left and right.

Therefore, the third movable body 502 is in the first state in which the first movable portions 532A to 532D and the second movable portions 533L and 533R are in an inclined state. In this first state, the first movable portions 532A to 532D and the second movable portions 533L and 533R are tilted in the left-right direction, and the decorative portion 538 having a substantially horizontally long front view is arranged on the front side thereof. As a result, the front surfaces of the first movable portions 532A to 532D and the second movable portions 533L and 533R are covered with the decorative portion 538, which makes it difficult for the player to see them (FIG. 10-18). reference).

When the third movable body 502 is located at the third origin position and the staging solenoids 504L and 504R are turned on and the locking member 504D is retracted forward, FIG. 10-23 (B) shows. As shown, the third movable body 502 falls from the third origin position to the third staging position due to its own weight.

When the third movable body 502 falls from the third origin position, the guide shafts 572L and 572R at the upper ends of the second movable parts 533L and 533R move from the upper end to the lower end of the elongated holes 573L and 573R of the base body 501. As a result, the rotation shafts 571 of the second movable portions 533L and 533R move from the lower end to the upper end of the elongated hole 565 of the base portion 531 while moving downward to the center. In this way, the upper ends of the second movable portions 533L and 533R are connected to the upper side portion 501H of the base body 501, and the lower ends are connected to the base portion 531 so that the third movable body 502 moves downward. The second movable portions 533L and 533R rotate about the rotation shaft 571 to change from the tilted state to the standing state.

Then, as the second movable portions 533L and 533R change to the upright state, the left and right slide members 534L and 534R to which the lower ends of the second movable portions 533L and 533R are connected move from the separated position to the close position. Move the slide. The elongated holes 563A to 563D of the slide members 534L and 534R and the elongated holes 547A to 547D of the base portion 531 have different inclination angles, but the positions of the upper and lower ends in the vertical direction are almost the same. By sliding from the separated position to the close position, the elongated holes 563A to 563D of the slide members 534L and 534R move the guide shafts 549A and 549B of the first movable portions 532A and 532B upward, and the first movable portion 532C, The guide shafts 549C and 549D of the 532D are pushed downward. As a result, the first movable portions 532A to 532D rotate around the rotation shafts 548A to 548D, so that the tilted state changes to the tilted state.

Here, as shown in FIG. 10-24 (A), the guided portions 535L and 535R of the dropped third movable body 502 hit the piston rods 524B of the cylinder dampers 524L and 524R before reaching the third staging position. When in contact, the guide shafts 549A and 549B of the first movable portions 532A and 532B are located on the upper ends of the elongated holes 563A and 563B of the slide members 534L and 534R and the elongated holes 547A and 547B of the base portion 531. It is separated from the upper end by the length L1 (see FIG. 10-24 (B)), and the guide shafts 549C and 549D of the first movable portions 532C and 532D are the elongated holes 563C and 563D of the slide members 534L and 534R and the base. Although it is located on the lower end side of the elongated holes 547C and 547D of the portion 531 but is not particularly shown, it is separated from the lower end by the length L11 (see FIG. 10-24 (B)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-25 (A), when the piston rod 524B is pushed down to the contracted position and the third movable body 502 reaches the third staging position, the guide shafts 549A of the first movable portions 532A and 532B are reached. , 549B are located on the upper end side of the elongated holes 563A and 563B of the slide members 534L and 534R and the elongated holes 547A and 547B of the base portion 531 but are separated from the upper end by the length L12 (FIG. 10-). 25 (B)), the guide shafts 549C and 549D of the first movable portions 532C and 532D are located on the lower end side of the elongated holes 563C and 563D of the slide members 534L and 534R and the elongated holes 547C and 547D of the base portion 531. However, although not particularly shown, they are separated from the lower end by a length L12 (see FIG. 10-25 (B)). The length L12 is shorter than the length L11 (L12 <L11).

In this way, even when the third movable body 502 reaches the third staging position and the downward movement is restricted, the elongated holes 563A to 563D of the slide members 534L and 534R and the elongated holes 547A to 547D of the base portion 531. The guide shafts 549A to 549D that have moved from one end side to the other end side do not abut on the other ends of the long holes 563A to 563D and the long holes 547A to 547D, and do not abut on the other ends of the long holes 563A to 563D and the long holes 547A. Since the third movable body 502 is separated from the other end of the 547D by a gap L12, the guide shafts 549A to 549D have the elongated holes 563A to 563D and the elongated holes 547A to each other when the third movable body 502 reaches the third staging position. It is prevented from vigorously contacting the other end of the 547D.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-26 (A), even when the third movable body 502 reaches the third staging position and the downward movement is restricted, the inside of the elongated holes 573L and 573R of the base body 501 is formed. The guide shafts 572L and 572R that have moved from the upper end side to the lower end side do not abut on the lower ends of the elongated holes 573L and 573R, and are separated from the lower ends of the elongated holes 573L and 573R with a gap L14. When the third movable body 502 reaches the third staging position, the guide shafts 572L and 572R are prevented from vigorously contacting the lower ends of the elongated holes 573L and 573R.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-26 (B), when the third movable body 502 reaches the third staging position and the downward movement is restricted, the inside of the elongated hole 565 of the base portion 531 is entered from the lower end side. The rotating shaft 571 that has moved to the upper end side can pull down the second movable portions 533L and 533R downward by abutting (or approaching) the upper end of the elongated hole 565, but the elongated hole 565 is not the same. The width dimension is larger than the elongated holes 563A to 563D, 547A to 547D, 573L, 573R, and the outer diameter of the rotating shaft 571 is larger than that of the other guide shafts 549A to 549D, 572L, 572R. Because of its high strength, it is harder to break than these.

Further, the gaps L12 and L14 are preferably set to the minimum because the member forming the elongated hole becomes large if they are provided more than necessary, and are larger than, for example, the so-called dimensional tolerance. It is preferably about 3 mm to 10 mm.

(Position relationship of each movable body)
Next, operation examples of each movable body will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-27 and 10-28. 10-27 is a schematic vertical sectional view showing the positional relationship of each movable body. 10-28 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the positional relationship of each movable body.

As shown in FIGS. 10-27 and 10-28, the first movable body 302 is located at the first origin position, the second movable body 402 is located at the second origin position, and the third movable body 502 is located at the third origin position. In the state where the fourth movable body 602 is located at the origin position and the fourth movable body 602 is located at the fourth origin position, the third movable body 502 overlaps with the front side of the first movable body 302 when viewed from the player side. The fourth movable body 602 is close to the front side of the second movable body 402 so as to overlap with each other.

A guide wall 507 (see FIG. 10-21) that inclines upward toward the rear is hung on the back surface of the upper side portion 501H of the base body 501, so that the first movable body 302 is located at the first origin position. The locking member 304D is locked at the first origin position because the first movable body 302 is guided to move to the rear side while rising even if the first movable body 302 is moved toward the front side when rising toward the front side. It is designed to be locked to 335L and 335R.

Further, the guide shafts 316L and 316R for guiding the vertical movement of the first movable body 302 and the guide shafts 505L and 505R for guiding the vertical movement of the third movable body 502 are substantially parallel to each other in the front-rear direction. Since they are arranged, even if the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are dropped all at once, they do not interfere with each other.

(Example of staging operation of each movable body)
Next, an example of the effect operation of each movable body will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-29 to 10-31. 10-29 are schematic front views showing a state in which each movable body is located at the origin position, and FIGS. 10-29 are schematic front views showing a state in which the first movable body has fallen to the first staging position. Is. 10-30 are schematic front views showing a state in which the third movable body has fallen to the third staging position, and FIG. 10-30 shows a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body are deformed into the second state. It is a schematic front view which shows. 10-31 shows a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body and the third movable body are raised to the origin position, and FIG. 10-31 is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body and the third movable body are raised to the origin position, and FIG. It is a schematic front view which shows the state which returned to.

As shown in FIG. 10-29 (A), for example, when each movable body is located at the origin position, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode in the display area of the image display device 5. , The first movable body 302 falls from the first origin position to the first staging position. At this time, the effect LED 343 of the first movable body 302 is turned on, and the effect image Z1 is displayed around the first movable body 302 in the display area of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-30 (A), the third movable body 502 falls from the third origin position to the third effect position, and the effect LED 553 of the third movable body 502 is turned on. When the third movable body 502 falls to the third staging position, it overlaps with the front side of the first movable body 302 located at the first staging position.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-30 (B), the second movable body 402 rises from the second origin position to the second effect position and approaches the lower part of the first movable body 302, and the effect LED 427 is lit. do. Then, the second movable body 402 changes from the first state to the second state by rotating the movable portions 422L and 422R, and the first movable body 302 changes from the first state to the second state by rotating the movable portions 332L and 332R. It changes from the first state to the second state. At this time, the movable body effect is executed by the first movable body 302, the second movable body 402, and the third movable body 502 that are close to each other.

In this way, the first movable body 302 changes to the second state when the third movable body 502 moves to the third staging position and overlaps with the front side of the first movable body 302, so that the movable portion 302 is a movable portion. The contact side 332A and the contact side 332B of the 332L and 332R are separated from each other, and the center portion of the front surface of the base portion 331 and the front surface side of the rotation motor 350 are opened. By being covered with the above, it becomes difficult for the player located in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to visually recognize the central portion of the front surface of the base portion 331 and the rotating motor 350.

Therefore, even if a specific part such as a part or a part that the player does not want to see, such as an electronic part such as a rotation motor 350, is provided so as to be exposed to the player side, the player can visually recognize the part by using another movable body. Since it can be difficult, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in design such as the arrangement position of electronic parts such as the rotation motor 350 provided on the back side. In particular, since the image display device 5 is arranged on the back side of the first movable body 302, if the rotation motor 350 is provided so as to project greatly rearward, the first movable body 302 is close to the image display device 5. However, by arranging the first movable body 302 on the front side as in the present embodiment, the first movable body 302 can be provided close to the image display device 5, so that the effect image Z1 or the like can be provided. It is possible to enhance the sense of unity with the display effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-31 (A), the first movable body 302 and the second movable body 402 change from the second state to the first state, and the second movable body 402 changes from the second staging position to the first. 2 Descend to the origin position. On the other hand, in the first movable body 302, the drive bodies 320L and 320R rise from the lower position due to the rotation of the guide shafts 316L and 316R by the moving motors 318L and 318R. At this time, the drive bodies 320L and 320R push up the guided portions 535L and 535R of the third movable body 502 together with the guided portions 333L and 333R of the first movable body 302 from below to push up the first movable body 302 and the third. Raise the movable body 502.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-31 (B), the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are held at the origin position, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are combined with the jackpot symbols (off). By stopping and displaying (which may be a combination of symbols), it is notified that the variable display result has become a big hit display result.

In this way, the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 that can fall from the origin position to the effect position by their own weight are held by separate holding means (locking members 304D, 504D) at the origin position. The effect control CPU 120 can drop the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 individually, while the guide shafts 316L and 316R for guiding the movement of the first movable body 302 are provided. The drive bodies 320L and 320R make it possible to raise them together and hold them at the origin position.

The operation timings of the first movable body 302, the second movable body 402, and the third movable body 502 can be changed in various ways, and the operation timing is not limited to the above-mentioned form, and one of the three movable bodies is operated. It may be made to operate, or any two or three of the three movable bodies may be operated all at once.

FIG. 10-32 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 10-32 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 10-32 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol). Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-32 (B), it is determined whether the variable display result (also referred to as the variable display result) is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". Different EXT data are set according to the result (pre-determined result) and the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-32 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. .. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time reduction control nor the probability change control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time reduction control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is used as the third game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time reduction no probability change state) in which the time reduction control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is the time reduction control and probability change. This is the 4th game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stopped and then the power supply is restarted. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the game control microcomputer 100 sends a power failure recovery designation command if the data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send the command.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening, which notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game or the small hit.

In the hit start specification command and the hit end specification command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result specification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result designation command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "10") in the normal opening big hit state and the high-speed opening big hit state described later corresponds to. Different EXT data are set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The first hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. The second hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command D100 is a customer waiting demo designation command for designating the execution of the customer waiting demo effect, and is executed when neither the first hold storage nor the second hold storage exists in the special symbol normal processing, as will be described later. It is a command transmitted by the demo display setting, and the customer waiting demo effect is executed when a predetermined period elapses after the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted.

The commands shown in FIGS. 10-32 (A) are examples, and may not have some of these commands, or different commands may be used in place of these commands. You may add a command different from the command in. For example, a prize ball number notification command for making it possible to specify the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of a game ball at each winning opening, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times that the probability change control or the time reduction control is executed, or the like may be provided.

10-33 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIGS. 10-33, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the normal figure display result determination. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR4 for the purpose is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also referred to as game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. As will be described later, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit set in the RAM 102, to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit gaming state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type has one of "probability variable jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random value used to determine, for example, a value in the range of "1" to "100".

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to ". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "out of normal figure". It is a random value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 10-34 (A) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, the special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, individual special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table 1 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state before the definite special symbol is derived and displayed, based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a referenced table.

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the present embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the special figure display result judgment table 1, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment determines whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the big hit gaming state. It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are obtained than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment) (about 1 in the present embodiment). / 30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, it is determined that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of the game is high.

Further, FIGS. 10-34 (B) show a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 2 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes It is a table referenced for.
In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result judgment table 2, whether or not the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment is controlled to the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the present embodiment, the number of determination values assigned to the "small hit" is different between the case of the special figure game of the first special figure and the case of the second special figure. There is. Specifically, in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure, the judgment value is assigned to "small hit", but in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, it is assigned to "small hit". Judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, as will be described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the second start winning is formed by the variable winning ball device 6B by executing the time saving control. In the high base state where a prize is generated in the mouth and a lot of variable display of the second special figure is executed, "small hit" is almost not generated, and the second start formed by the variable prize ball device 6B. In a high base state where a game ball can easily enter the winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a small hit in which a large number of game balls cannot be obtained and to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

FIG. 10-35 (A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the jackpot gaming state, any of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine the crab. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (first). 2 The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot A", depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B). It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots such as "probability variation jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C".

Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-35 (B). In the present embodiment, the jackpot type includes high accuracy control and time saving control after the end of the jackpot gaming state. "Probability change big hit A" and "Probability change big hit B" that are executed and shift to the high accuracy high base state, and high accuracy low base state where high accuracy control is executed but time saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit game state. A "probability variation jackpot C" to be transferred and a "non-probability variation jackpot" to be executed only for the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state and to transition to the low probability variation high base state are set.

The big hit game state by the "probability change big hit A" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the big hit game state by the "probability change big hit B" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. .. Further, the jackpot game state due to the "non-probability variable jackpot" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. .. Therefore, the "probability change jackpot A" may be referred to as a 10 round (10R) probability variation jackpot, and the "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5 round (5R) probability variation jackpot. Further, in the big hit game by "probability change big hit C", the round that changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds), and the special in each round is executed. The open period of the variable winning ball device 7 is shorter than that of other jackpot games (for example, 0.1 second), which is a high-speed open jackpot. It should be noted that the probability variation control and the time saving control are not executed even during the big hit game of any of the big hit types.

Further, although not particularly shown, the small hit game state in the present embodiment changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player twice, and the opening time is the same as the probability change big hit C. The opening period (0.1 seconds in this embodiment) is set. After the small hit game is completed, the game state immediately before the small hit game is inherited.

That is, in the present embodiment, when it is determined to be "probability variable big hit C" or "small hit", variable display is executed with the same fluctuation pattern (PC1-1 shown in FIGS. 10-36). As a result of the variable display, the chance eye is stopped and displayed, and since the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 is the same, these variable displays and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 are used. Since it is not possible to distinguish between the "probability change jackpot C" in which the probability variation control is executed and the "small hit" in which the previous gaming state is continued without the probability variation control being executed, the probability variation jackpot C After the big hit game or the small hit game is completed, it is possible to continue the game while expecting the player to execute the probability change control.

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

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

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIGS. 10-35 (A), "probability variable jackpot A" and "probability variable jackpot A" are used depending on whether the variablely displayed special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The assignment of judgment values for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" is different. That is, when the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the determination value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "probability change jackpot B" or "probability change" with a small number of rounds. While assigned to the jackpot type of "big hit C", if the special figure that is variably displayed is the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Not done. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. In the case of Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the jackpot type to the normal open jackpot state or the high-speed open jackpot state with a small number of rounds by setting the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Therefore, for example, by the high opening control accompanying the time saving control, in the game state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the big hit state where the winning ball is small. It is possible to prevent the game entertainment from deteriorating.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIGS. 10-35 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether it is present or not, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. It is said that.

Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the determination values for the "probability change jackpot B" and the "probability variation jackpot C" differs depending on whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the assignment of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, and for the "probability change jackpot A" having a large number of rounds, the second It is set so that the case of the special figure game of the special figure is easier to determine than the case of the special figure game of the first special figure.

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

FIG. 10-35 shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to cases where the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “missing”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach variation pattern, normal reach α, normal reach β, ... In addition, a plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided, and in this case, the jackpot expectation (big hit reliability) of each normal reach fluctuation pattern of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... May be different. Further, although the super reach α and the super reach β are provided as the super reach fluctuation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and the super reach fluctuation pattern may be only one type as in the normal reach fluctuation putter.

The variation pattern in the present embodiment includes a variation pattern of a special hit corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" or the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot C". PC1-1) is also included.

As shown in FIGS. 10-36, the special figure variable display time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect of the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than that of the super reach variation pattern. Further, among the fluctuation patterns of the super reach, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is not executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α during the period of the super reach effect executed in the substantially latter half period of the variable display. Since the movable body drop effect in which the movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are sequentially dropped is executed at the timing when 45 seconds have passed from the start of the variable display, the variable display period is the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α. The period (60 seconds) is longer than the period (50 seconds).

It should be noted that the movable body drop effect in which the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are sequentially dropped is executed in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot, and is not executed in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β off. (During the period corresponding to the movable body fall effect, the effect by the image corresponding to the super reach β deviation is executed). Therefore, if the movable body falling effect is executed during the period of the super reach effect, it will be confirmed and notified that the variable display will be a big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are first determined as the type of fluctuation pattern, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, and the like. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, the determination is made using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine these variation pattern types. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value of the above, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

FIG. 10-37 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is different depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of reserved storages.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10-37, when the variable display result is a non-probability variable jackpot, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern is used using the jackpot variation pattern determination table A. Is determined from PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach α jackpot), and PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach β jackpot). If the variable display result is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected, and the variation pattern is set to PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot) using the jackpot variation pattern determination table B. It is determined from the fluctuation pattern), PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach α jackpot), and PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach β jackpot).

As shown in FIGS. 10-37, the number of determination values assigned to PB1-1, PB1-2, and PB1-3 is different between the jackpot variation pattern determination table A and the jackpot variation pattern determination table B. .. Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, 497 determination values are assigned to PB1-1, 300 determination values are assigned to PB1-2, and 200 determination values are assigned to PB1-3. Assigned. On the other hand, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table B, 250 judgment values are assigned to PB1-1, 347 judgment values are assigned to PB1-2, and 400 judgment values are assigned to PB1-3. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is the probabilistic jackpot A or the probabilistic jackpot B, the variation pattern of the superreach is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is the non-probability variation jackpot. In addition to being easy, the super reach β is easier to determine than the super reach α, so that it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fluctuation pattern in the variable display.

If the variable display result is a probabilistic big hit C or a small hit, select the special hit variation pattern determination table, and use the special hit variation pattern determination table to set the variation pattern to PC1-1 (special hit variation). Pattern) is decided. That is, in the present embodiment, since the variable display is executed with the same variation pattern depending on whether the variable display result is the probability variation big hit C or the small hit, the player can perform the variable display from the variation pattern. It is difficult to identify whether the result is a probabilistic big hit C or a small hit.

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 2 or less, the deviation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern determination table A is selected. Using the deviation pattern determination table A, the variation patterns are PA1-1 (non-reach outlier variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach outlier variation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α outlier variation pattern), and PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 3, the deviation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table B, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-2 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α loss), and PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 4, the deviation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table C, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α loss), and PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

If the variable display result is "off" in the time saving state (high base state), the out-of-order variation pattern determination table D is selected, and the out-of-order variation pattern determination table D is used to set the variation pattern to PA1-4. From (non-reach out-of-time shortening fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach out-of-time fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α out-of-order fluctuation pattern), and PA2-3 (super reach β out-of-reach fluctuation pattern) decide.

That is, when the variable display result is "off" in the present embodiment, the special figure is based on the fact that the number of reserved storages of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, or the time is shortened. Since the variable display time is shorter than the normal non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-1), the variable display is executed at a higher rate due to the shortening variation pattern (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4). It is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit while preventing the game from being delayed.

The RAM 102 in the present embodiment is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes, for example, a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special figure holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game. It includes a control counter setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are reserved data. , The storage number is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are reserved data. , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start opening data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

Numerical values indicating random values, for example, random numbers MR2 to MR4, which are not generated by the random number circuit 104, are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, and are periodically executed according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The RAM 122 mounted on the staging control board 12 shown in FIG. 10-02 is provided with a staging control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the staging operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

In the effect control flag setting unit, there are a plurality of types that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count values of each of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the present embodiment, the buffer numbers 1-0 corresponding to the variable display during execution by the hold storage of the first special figure, and the buffer numbers 1-1 to the buffer numbers 1 corresponding to the hold storages 1 to 4 of the first special figure. -4, Buffer number 2-0 corresponding to the variable display during execution by the hold storage of the second special figure, Buffer number 2-1 to Buffer number 2-4 corresponding to the hold storage 1 to 4 of the second special figure. The data that constitutes the start prize reception command buffer is set with entries that can store data such as the start opening prize designation command, symbol specification command, variable category command, and hold storage count notification command. It is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. When there is a start winning to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variable category designation Four commands, a command and a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. Then, the four commands of the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the hold storage number notification command constituting these one set are the buffer numbers corresponding to the start opening prize designation command and the hold storage count notification command. Stored in the entry of.

The storage contents of the storage area (entry) corresponding to the buffer numbers 1-0 to the buffer numbers 1-4 corresponding to the first special figure are the highest hold storage (buffer number "1-1"" when the start condition is satisfied. ) Is started, as will be described later, the contents are shifted upward one by one, and the stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are stored. , It is cleared in the special figure hit waiting process executed when the variable display is finished. Similarly, as for the storage contents of the storage area (entry) corresponding to the buffer numbers 2-0 to the buffer numbers 1-4 corresponding to the second special figure, the start condition is satisfied and the highest hold storage (buffer number "2"). When the variable display of -1 ") is started, it is shifted upward one by one as described later, and the buffer number" 2-0 "that stores the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied is stored. The stored contents are cleared in the special figure hit waiting process executed when the variable display is terminated.

The effect control CPU 120 receives a command at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening. It is stored from the entry), and at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, it is stored from the beginning (the youngest entry of the buffer number) in the empty entry among the buffer numbers 2-1 to the buffer number 2-4. .. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the start opening prize designation command is placed in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. , The symbol specification command, the variable category specification command, and the hold storage count notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command receive command buffer is an entry corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display that ended immediately before each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started (buffer number "1-0" or "2-". What is stored in the entry of "0") is deleted, and is stored in the entry corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display to be started (the entry corresponding to the buffer number "1-1" or "2-1"). The stored content of the entry after the hold storage of the variable display to be started is shifted from that of the entry. For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol of the first special figure hold storage is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "1-0" is deleted and stored in the buffer number "1-1". Each command is shifted to the buffer number "1-0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "1-2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1-1". Each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1-3" and "1-4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1-2" and "1-3". Will be done. Therefore, the buffer number "0" is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the hold storage that is variably displayed at that time.

10-38 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIGS. 10-38, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step 107SGS141). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step 107SGS 141, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step 107SGS141 (step 107SGS141; N), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second special figure hold storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern are read out (step 107SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step 107SGS142, the second special figure holding storage number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage count value and the total holding storage count value and updating. The data in the second special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as being updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 107SGS143).

After that, after updating the variable special map designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special map designated buffer, to "2" (step 107SGS144), the process proceeds to step 107SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step 107SGS141 (step 107SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step 107SGS145). .. The first special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 107SGS145, if the game control counter setting unit reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0". good. As described above, the process of step 107SGS 145 is executed when it is determined in step 107SGS 141 that the second special figure reservation storage number is "0", and the first special figure reservation storage number is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

When the first special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step 107SGS145 (step 107SGS145; N), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first special figure hold storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern are read out (step 107SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step 107SGS146, the first special figure hold storage number and the total hold storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the first special figure hold storage count value and the total hold storage count value and updating. The data in the first special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as being updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 107SGS147).

After that, after updating the variable special map designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special map designated buffer, to "1" (step 107SGS148), the process proceeds to step 107SGS149.

In step 107SGS149, the special figure display result determination table shown in FIGS. 10-34 is used as a table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing". Select 1 and set. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing". , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "missing" (step 107SGS150a). In this step 107SGS150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state (probability change state) in which the probability change flag is on, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is in the high probability state (probability change state). ) Corresponds to the range of 10000 to 12180, it is determined to be a "big hit", and if it is not applicable, it is determined to be "missing". In the low probability state where the probability change flag is off, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is judged as a "big hit", and if not, it is judged as "missing". judge.

As described above, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 107SGS149, different determination values are assigned to the "big hit" according to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time. , In the process of step 107SGS150a, the special figure display result using different determination data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a highly accurate state. By determining whether or not to set "big hit", when the gaming state is in the high probability state, it is determined (determined) to be "big hit" with a higher probability than in the case of the low probability state.

When it is determined in step 107SGS150a that it is a "big hit" (step 107SGS150a; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on (step 107SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10-35 (A) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (step 107SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer, and the "non-probability variation jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table. It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type should be, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of "A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C" is matched (step 107SGS154). ).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 107SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. It will be decided before the definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step 107SGS155), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot" corresponding to non-probability variation jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if it is "probability variation A" corresponding to probability variation jackpot A, it is set to "1". If it is "probability change B" corresponding to B, it may be set to "2", and if it is "probability change C" corresponding to probability change jackpot C, it may be set to "3".

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 107SGS150a that it is not a "big hit" (step 107SGS150a; N), the process proceeds to S150b, and the special figure display result determination table 2 shown in FIGS. 10-34 is selected and set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "small hit", and the special figure is compared. It is determined whether or not the display result is a "small hit" (step 107SGS150c). In step 107SGS150c, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" by using the determination value corresponding to the first special figure. When the variable special figure is the second special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" by using the determination value corresponding to the second special figure.

When it is determined in step 107SGS150c that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step 107SGS150c; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on (step 107SGS151).

On the other hand, if it is not determined in step 107SGS150c that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step 107SGS150c; N), the process proceeds to step 107SGS156.

In step 107SGS156, as a result of prior determination of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state (whether or not the big hit flag is on), whether or not to control the small hit gaming state (the small hit flag is on). Whether or not) is determined in advance, and a definite special symbol is set according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when it is determined in step 107SGS150a that the special figure display result is "big hit", when the big hit type in step 107SGS154 is "probability variable big hit A", a special symbol indicating the number "7" is displayed. Set to a confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B", the special symbol indicating the number "5" is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the special symbol indicating the number "3" is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C", the special symbol indicating the number "1" is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "small hit", the special symbol indicating the symbol "2" which is the small hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. It should be noted that these confirmed special symbols are examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or a plurality of types of symbols may be set as confirmed special symbols.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step 107SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step 107SGS157), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. ..

If the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step 107SGS145 (step 107SGS145; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step 107SGS158), The normal processing of the special symbol is terminated. In this demo display setting, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) that specifies execution of a demo effect including a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is used. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

10-39 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 6 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 10-39, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step 107SGS161). Then, if the jackpot flag is on (step 107SGS161; Y), the jackpot type is specified from the jackpot type buffer value (step 107SGS162).

Then, it is determined whether or not the specified jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C" (step 107SGS163), and if it is not "probability variation jackpot C", that is, "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "non-probability variation jackpot C". In the case of either "probability variation jackpot" (step 107SGS163; N), the jackpot variation pattern determination table A or the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set according to the specified jackpot type. Specifically, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probability change jackpot", the fluctuation pattern determination table A for jackpot is selected and set, and the specified jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot A" or "probability variation jackpot B". , The jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set.

On the other hand, when the specified jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C" (step 107SGS163; Y), the variation pattern determination table for special hits is selected and set (step 107SGS165).

In the determination in step 107SGS161, if the big hit flag is not in the on state (step 107SGS161; N), it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag is in the on state (step 107SGS166). When the small hit flag is on (step 107SGS166; Y), the special hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 107SGS167), and the process proceeds to step 107SGS175.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not in the ON state (step 107SGS166; N), the game state is changed to a probable state by determining whether or not the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is in the ON state. It is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in the time reduction state (step 107SGS168). Then, if the time reduction flag is on (step 107SGS168; Y), the deviation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types (step 107SGS169). ).

On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not in progress, that is, when the time reduction flag is in the off state (step 107SGS168; N), for example, the stored value of the hold storage number counter of the variation special figure provided in the game control counter setting unit is read. By doing so, the reserved storage number of the variable special map is specified, and it is determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special map is 1 or 2 (step 107SGS170).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 1 or 2 (step 107SGS170; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is used as a table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. Select and set (step 107SGS171).

Further, when the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is not 1 or 2 (step 107SGS170; N), it is further determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is 3 (step 107SGS172). ).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 3 (step 107SGS172; Y), the deviation pattern determination table B is selected as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. And set (step 107SGS173).

Further, when the number of reserved memory of the specified variable chart is not 3, that is, when the number of reserved memory of the specified variable chart is 4 (step 107SGS172; N), any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used. As the table to be used for determining the above, the deviation pattern determination table C is selected and set (step 107SGS174), and the process proceeds to step 107SGS175.

After executing any of the processes of step 107SGS164, step 107SGS165, step 107SGS167, step 107SGS169, step 107SGS1711, step 107SGS173, and step 107SGS174, for example, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is executed. By referring to any of the large hit variation pattern determination table, the special hit variation pattern determination table, or the loss variation pattern determination table A to D selected (set) based on the numerical data indicating Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step 107SGS175).

When the jackpot flag is off, the process of step 107SGS175 determines the variation pattern to determine whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach". That is, the process of step 107SGS 170 includes a process of determining whether or not to set the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “off”.

After the fluctuation pattern is determined in step 107SGS175, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. A setting is made to start the variation of the special symbol so as to start any of the special map games using the second special symbol (step 107SGS176). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is made.

Following the process of step 107SGS176, settings for transmitting various commands used at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol are set (step 107SGS177). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially send the designated command and the first hold storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is sent to the game control buffer setting unit. Stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the provided send command buffer. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the designated command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the game control buffer setting unit. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer.

After executing the process of step 107SGS172, the special symbol variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, is set (step 107SGS173). The special symbol variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the stop display of the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result). The time required. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step 107SGS174), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 107SGS172, every time the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state is played from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The designated command, the first variable start command or the second variable start command, the variable pattern specification command, the variable display result specification command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command will be transmitted in sequence. Become. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result specification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, and the variation pattern specification command are transmitted. , The game state designation command, the first hold storage number notification command, the second hold storage number notification command, and the like may be transmitted in this order.

Next, the operation of the staging control board 12 will be described. 10-40 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9. In the variable display start setting process, the staging control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable start command reception flag is on (step 107SGS271). When the first variable start command reception flag is on (step 107SGS271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer. The various command data and various flags that are attached and stored are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 107SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "1-0" and stored. 1 The various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the special figure hold storage is shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-1", and the first special figure hold storage is stored. Various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-2", and the buffer number "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage is shifted. The various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-3".

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not in the on state (off state) in step 107SGS271 (step 107SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is in the on state (step 107SGS271; N). Step 107 SGS273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not on (step 107SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is on (step 107SGS273; Y), The various command data stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning is shifted to the upper position by one buffer number. (Step 107SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "2-0" and stored. 2 Various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the special figure hold storage is shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1", and the second special figure hold storage is stored. Various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-2", and the buffer number "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage is shifted. The various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" are shifted to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-3".

After the execution of step 107SGS272 or step 107SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the fluctuation number counter and updates it (step 107SGS275a). Since the fluctuation count counter is set to "0" as an initial value when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the variable display count from the start is totaled in the fluctuation count counter.

Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation count counter after addition is "1", that is, whether or not it is the first variable display after activation (step 107SGS275b).

If the value of the fluctuation count counter after addition is not "1" (step 107SGS275b; N), the process proceeds to step 107SGS275f, while if the value of the fluctuation count counter after addition is "1" (step 107SGS275b; Y), it is determined whether or not the drive body moved flag or the drive body moving flag is in the ON state (step 107SGS275c). As for the drive body movement completed flag, the fact that the drive bodies 320L and 320R that started moving in step 107SGS275d, which will be described later, have reached the lower initial position is included in the variable display effect processing (drive body movement completion detection process). It is a flag that is turned on according to the detection in (not shown).

If the drive body moved flag or the drive body moving flag is in the ON state (step 107SGS275c; Y), the process proceeds to step 107SGS275f, while the drive body moved flag or the drive body moving flag is not in the ON state. (Step 107SGS275c; N) Since the drive bodies 320L and 320R are still stopped at the upper restricted position, the moving motors 318L and 318R are operated to initially operate the drive bodies 320L and 320R below. The movement to the position is started (step 107SGS275d), and the driving body moving flag is turned on (step 107SGS275f). In the driving body movement completion detection process described above, the driving body moving flag indicates that the driving bodies 320L and 320R have reached the lower initial position, and the operation of the moving motors 318L and 318R is stopped. It is turned off according to the above.

Then, the variation pattern specification command is read from the variation pattern specification command storage area (step 107SGS275f). The variation pattern designation command is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area in response to the reception of the variation pattern designation command in the command analysis process (S75) shown in FIG. 8, and is deleted at the end of the variable display. The fluctuation pattern specification command may be erased according to the reading.

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step 107SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the stopped symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do. In the command analysis process (S75) shown in FIG. 8, the received display result designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area in response to the reception of the display result designation command, and at the end of the variable display. It will be erased. The display result specification command may be erased according to the reading.

In the present embodiment, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, "7" as a stop symbol. ”Determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111") are used as stop symbols. It is determined from the combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the probabilistic big hit C, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the small hit. Decide from the inside. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, a decorative symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the sixth variable display result specification command corresponding to a small hit, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the probabilistic big hit C. Decide from the inside. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the loss, it is a decorative symbol in which the three symbols are not uniform as the stop symbol, and a combination other than the above-mentioned chance eyes. Determine (missing symbol).

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the advance notice effect determination process shown in FIGS. 10-41 to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect in the variable display (step 107SGS277). In the present embodiment, in the advance notice effect determination process, the advance notice effect A in which the flash image is instantaneously displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display, and the first movable body 302 at the start of the variable display. It is possible to determine either the notice effect B in which the third movable body 502 falls or the notice effect C in which the third movable body 502 falls at the start of the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these As the advance notice effect, it may be determined to execute another form of advance notice effect, for example, a step-up notice in which the notice image changes stepwise, a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters crosses the display area, and the like. When deciding the advance notice effect of these different modes, the timing for starting the advance notice effect differs depending on the form of the advance notice effect. do it.

In the advance notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variable pattern (step 107SGS291). The variable display result is a variable display for designating the variable display result (missing, probabilistic jackpot A, probabilistic jackpot B, probabilistic jackpot C, non-probabilistic jackpot, small hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variable display. Variable display result specification command for storing the result specification command This can be specified by the variable display result specification command stored in the storage area. Further, as described above, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern specification command stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area. In the present embodiment, the targets of the advance notice effect are jackpot (probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, non-probability variation jackpot B, non-probability variation jackpot), super reach β off, super reach α off, normal reach off, and non-reach off. Specifically, whether or not the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot A, a probabilistic jackpot B, a non-probable variable jackpot, or a miss is specified by the variable display result specification command, and when the variable display result is a miss, the fluctuation patterns are super reach α and super reach. Whether it is β, normal reach, or non-reach may be specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command.

Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation count counter is "1", that is, whether or not it is the start of the first variable display after activation (step 107SGS292).

When the value of the fluctuation number counter is not "1" (step 107SGS292; N), a random number for determining the advance notice effect is extracted, and the advance notice effect type determination table 1 shown in FIG. 10-42 (A) is used for the advance notice effect. (Step 107SGS293a), and when the value of the fluctuation count counter is "1", that is, at the start of the first variable display after startup (step 107SGS292; Y). , A random number for determining the advance notice effect is extracted, and whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the type are determined using the advance notice effect type determination table 2 shown in FIG. 10-42 (B) (step 107SGS293b).

In the present embodiment, the random number for determining the advance notice effect is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, although the number of determination values of the random number for determining the advance notice effect is 100, which is in the range of 1 to 100, the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random number for determining the advance notice effect is appropriately set. You just have to decide. Further, a random number counter for determining the advance notice effect for generating these random numbers for determining the advance notice effect is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for determining the advance notice effect is updated for each timer interruption in the random number update process.

In the present embodiment, as the advance notice effect, as described above, the advance notice effect A (flash effect), the advance notice effect B (first movable body fall effect), and the advance notice effect C (third movable body fall effect) can be executed. Has been done.

In the notice effect type determination table 1 and the advance notice effect type determination table 2, as shown in FIGS. 10-42, "notice effect A", "notice effect B", "notice effect C", and "no advance notice effect". When the variable display result is a big hit (excluding the probabilistic big hit C), the fluctuation pattern is out of the super reach β, the dynamic pattern is out of the super reach α, and the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach. In some cases, when the variation pattern is out of reach, different determination values are assigned to each of the determination values so as to be the number of determination values shown in FIGS. 10-42.

Specifically, in the advance notice effect type determination table 1 selected when it is not the first variable display after activation, as shown in FIG. 10-42 (A), the variable display result is the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation. In the case of a big hit B or a non-probability big hit, 10 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 15 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and "notice effect B". 30 determination values are assigned to "", and 45 determination values are assigned to "notice effect C". Further, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the super reach β, 20 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 20 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and ". Twenty-five determination values are assigned to the "notice effect B", and 35 determination values are assigned to the "notice effect C". Further, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the super reach α, 25 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 25 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and " Forty-five determination values are assigned to the "notice effect B", and no determination value is assigned to the "notice effect C". When the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, 50 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 45 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and "notice effect" is assigned. Five determination values are assigned to "B", and no determination value is assigned to "notice staging C". When the fluctuation pattern is out of reach, 80 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 20 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and "notice". No determination value is assigned to the "effect B" and the "preliminary effect C".

By assigning the determination value in this way, when it is not the first variable display after activation, it is possible to determine all the advance notice effects including the advance notice effect B and the advance notice effect C according to the fluctuation pattern. At the same time, in the case of the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, and the non-probability variation jackpot in the variable display, it is easier to execute the advance notice effect than in the case of the loss (when the advance notice effect is executed, it is executed). Probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, and non-probability variation jackpot are higher than when not.) Further, in the case of the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, and the non-probability variation jackpot in the variable display, the "notice effect B" is more than the "notice effect A", and the "notice effect C" is more than the "notice effect B". On the other hand, if it is out of order, "notice effect B" is executed rather than "notice effect C", and "notice effect A" is executed rather than "notice effect B". Because it is easy to be done (the decision rate is high), the degree of expectation (reliability) that becomes a probable change jackpot A, a probable change jackpot B, and a non-probability change jackpot is "notice effect C"> "notice effect B"> "notice effect A". It has become a relationship.

The degree of expectation (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect will be executed and become a probability change jackpot A, a probability change jackpot B, or a non-probability change jackpot (probability change jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, or non-probability change jackpot B or non-probability change jackpot B). (Probability of execution when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot), each advance notice effect is executed, and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot A, a probabilistic jackpot B, or a non-probability change jackpot and each advance notice effect are executed, and the probabilistic jackpot A, the probabilistic jackpot B, or the non-probability change It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities of not being a big hit (the execution probability of each notice effect).

Further, since the "notice effect B" is not determined in the non-reach off, when the advance notice effect B (first movable body fall effect) is executed, it may always be normal reach or super reach. It will be announced.

Further, the "notice effect C" is determined only when the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, the non-probability variation jackpot, or the super reach β is lost in the variable display, and the non-reach loss, the normal reach loss, or the super reach α is determined. Since it is not determined in the case of an outlier, when the advance notice effect C (third movable body fall effect) is executed, it is very likely that the super reach β will occur, and the probability change jackpot A and the probability variation jackpot A will be achieved. B, It is foretold that there is a very high possibility that it will be a non-probability change jackpot.

On the other hand, in the advance notice effect type determination table 2 selected when the first variable display is performed after activation, as shown in FIG. 10-42 (B), the variable display results are the probabilistic jackpot A and the probabilistic jackpot B. In the case of a non-probability change jackpot, 50 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 50 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and "notice effect B" and "notice effect B". A determination value is not assigned to "notice effect C". Further, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the super reach β, 55 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 45 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and ". No determination value is assigned to "notice effect B" and "notice effect C". Further, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the super reach α, 60 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 40 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and ". No determination value is assigned to "notice effect B" and "notice effect C". When the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, 70 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 30 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and "notice effect" is assigned. No determination value is assigned to "B" and "notice effect C". When the fluctuation pattern is out of reach, 80 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 20 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and "notice". No determination value is assigned to the "effect B" and the "preliminary effect C".

Due to the determination value assigned in this way, in the case of the first variable display after activation, "notice effect B" and "notice effect C" are not determined regardless of the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern. Is restricted to. That is, at the start of the first variable display after activation, the drive bodies 320L and 320R have not yet moved to the initial position (lower position), and in the first variable display, as will be described later. Since the drive bodies 320L and 320R are moving to the lower initial positions, the "notice effect B" and the "notice effect C" for dropping the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are not determined. The first variable after activation is performed by limiting the free fall (movement) of the 1 movable body 302 and the 3rd movable body 502, while not limiting the decision regarding the "notice effect A" that displays the flash on the image display device 5. Even when the display is displayed, the rehearsal effect can be executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, an embodiment in which "notice effect B" and "notice effect C" are restricted not to be executed in the first variable display after activation is exemplified, but the present invention illustrates this. For example, when it is decided to execute "notice effect B" and "notice effect C" in the first variable display after activation, the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 Instead, the images of the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are displayed on the image display device 5 to restrict the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 from operating, or "notice effect B". And "Notice effect C" are executed by changing the execution timing of the drive bodies 320L and 320R to the time when the drive bodies 320L and 320R move to the initial position (lower position). You may try to limit it.

Even in the case of the first variable display after these activations, as in the case of not the first variable display, if the variable display has a probabilistic jackpot A, a probabilistic jackpot B, or a non-probable variable jackpot, it will be out of order. The advance notice effect A is more likely to be executed than in the case (when the advance notice effect A is executed, the ratio of the probabilistic jackpot A, the probabilistic jackpot B, and the non-probability variation jackpot is higher than when the advance notice effect A is not executed).

Returning to FIG. 10-41, in step 107SGS294, whether or not any of the advance notice effects is decided to be executed in step 107SGS293, that is, any of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "notice effect C". It is determined whether or not it has been determined. Here, when none of the advance notice effects has been determined, that is, when "no advance notice effect" is determined (step 107SGS294; N), the advance notice effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when any one of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "notice effect C" is determined (step 107SGS294; Y), the process proceeds to step 107SGS295, and the determined type of advance notice effect is set to RAM 122. Store in a predetermined area. Then, the process proceeds to step 107SGS296, the advance notice effect execution determination flag is turned on, and then the advance notice effect determination process is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 10-40, after the advance notice effect determination process of step 107SGS277, in step 107SGS278, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the advance notice effect execution determination flag is on, that is, the advance notice effect determination process of step 107SGS277. In, it is determined whether or not any of the "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "notice effect C" has been determined.

When the advance notice effect execution decision flag is on, the process proceeds to step 107SGS279, and a timer value corresponding to the period up to the start time of each advance notice effect is set in the timer for waiting for the advance notice effect (step 107SGS279). The advance notice effect execution decision flag is turned off (step 107SGS280), and the process proceeds to step 107SGS281. On the other hand, when the advance notice effect execution determination flag is in the off state, the process proceeds to step 107SGS281 without going through step 107SGS279 and step 107SGS280.

In step 107SGS281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 107SGS282).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Each process data includes sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and stick controller 31A, movable body control execution data for controlling the operation of the movable body of each effect device, and the like. They are arranged in order in chronological order in association with n (1 to N).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 is directed by the effect device (the display control execution data 1, the lamp control execution data 1, the sound control execution data 1, the operation unit control execution data 1, and the movable body control execution data 1) according to the contents of the process data 1. It executes control of an image display device 5 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, speakers 8L and 8R as an effect component, and an operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, effect unit 200, etc.). (Step 107SGS283). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data (including control signals for each effect LED of the effect unit 200)) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13. The drive signals of the solenoids and motors of the first staging device 300, the second staging device 400, the third staging device 500, the fourth staging device 600, and the fifth staging devices 700L and 700R constituting the staging unit 200 are output.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 107SGS284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 107SGS285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and each time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 107SGS286).

By updating the value of the effect control process flag to the value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172), the variable display effect process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the next and subsequent timer interruptions. Therefore, as described above, each advance notice effect determined by the advance notice effect determination process during the variable display start setting process, the reach effect by the effect control pattern (process table) selected in step 107SGS281, and the above-mentioned movable body fall. Super reach β on which the effect is executed A variable display effect including a super reach effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot is executed.

10-43 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of operations of the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 by executing the initial operation control process (S72) in the staging control main process shown in FIG. be. In the initial operation control process, not only the first staging device 300 having the first movable body 302 and the third staging device 500 having the third movable body 502, but also the second staging device provided in the staging unit 200. The initial operation control process is similarly executed for each of the movable bodies of the 400, the fourth staging device 600, and the fifth staging device 700L, 700R.

In the initial operation control process in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-43, the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are mainly reliably positioned at the first origin position and the third origin position. Initial positioning process (first initialization process) for the purpose and effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process) for confirming that the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 can perform the effect operation without any problem. Process) is executed.

In the initial positioning process (first initialization process), the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are individually operated to move the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 to the first origin position. In the effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process), the movable body drop effect in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot, which is the variation pattern of PB1-3, is as described above. Since the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 operate together and fall in sequence, the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are operated together to perform the staging operation without any problem. It is designed to confirm that it can be done.

In the initial positioning process (first initialization process) of the present embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 10-44 (A), the movement of the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 is restricted. As shown in FIG. 10-44 (B), the drive bodies 320L and 320R located at the regulated position (upper position) are operated by operating the moving motors 318L and 318R, and the drive body is described later. It is moved to the initial position (lower position) at the minimum moving speed of 320L and 320R, so that the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 can move (fall) (processing step 1). .. The reason for moving at the minimum moving speed E is to prevent the drive bodies 320L and 320R from being damaged even if they collide with an obstacle or the like while moving to the initial position (lower position). be.

Then, with the effect solenoids 304L and 304R turned on, the first movable body 302 is dropped by its own weight to the first effect position as shown in FIG. 10-45 (A) (processing step 2). It should be noted that the first movable body 302 is dropped before the third movable body 502 when the first movable body 302 arranged on the rear (back) side is dropped first. This is because it is easier to confirm the defect as compared with the case where the third movable body 502 is dropped first, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the order of these drops is appropriate. You may change it.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-45 (B), the moving motors 318L and 318R are operated to move upward at the minimum moving speed E, which is the same as moving to the initial position (lower position). After moving the drive bodies 320L and 320R ascending and moving the first movable body 302 whose own weight has fallen to the first effect position to the first origin position, the effect solenoids 304L and 304R are set to the OFF state, and FIGS. 10-46 As shown in (A), the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position (processing step 3). After that, the drive bodies 320L and 320R are moved to the initial position at a speed E (minimum moving speed) (processing step 4). As a result, the first movable body 302 can be surely positioned at the first origin position.

After executing the initial positioning process (first initialization process) for the first movable body 302, the initial positioning process (first initialization process) for the third movable body 502 is then performed on the first movable body 302. Execute in the same way as in the case of. That is, the drive bodies 320L and 320R located at the restricted position by moving the first movable body 302 up to the first origin position are operated by the moving motors 318L and 318R, and the speed E (minimum moving speed). The third movable body 502 can be moved (dropped) by moving it to the initial position (lower position) at (Processing step 1).

Then, with the effect solenoids 504L and 504R turned on, the third movable body 502 is dropped by its own weight to the third effect position (processing step 2).

Next, the moving motors 318L and 318R are operated to move the drive bodies 320L and 320R upward at a speed E (minimum moving speed) in the same manner as the movement to the initial position (lower position). 3 After moving the third movable body 502 that has dropped its own weight to the effect position to the third origin position, the effect solenoids 504L and 504R are turned off, and the third movable body 502 is held at the third origin position (processing step). 3). After that, the drive bodies 320L and 320R are moved to the initial position at a speed E (minimum moving speed) (processing step 4). As a result, the third movable body 502 can be surely positioned at the third origin position.

In these initial positioning processes (first initialization process), the first movable body 302 of the first effect device 300, the third movable body 502 of the third effect device 500, and the movable bodies of other effect devices are movable. For movement because there is something wrong with the body or sensor and it cannot be detected that it is located at the origin position even after a predetermined time has passed, or because the movable body cannot move due to contact with some obstacle. If the movable body cannot operate properly due to an overload on each of the motors 318L and 318R, the initial positioning process (first initial stage) of a preset number of repetitions (three times in this embodiment). If the movable body is not able to operate properly even by the initial positioning process (first initialization process) of the number of repetitions, the dead end process is executed. When this dead-end process is executed, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first (second) variable display start command accompanying the start of the first variable display after the startup, the drive bodies 320L and 320R are displayed. By not moving to the initial position (lower position), the regulation of the movement (free fall) of the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 is continued.

Further, in the dead end processing of the present embodiment described above, in order to forcibly position (return) the movable body (including the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502) to the origin position, the direction of the effect position. The drive signal to is applied to the motor in twice the number of steps as the maximum number of moving steps, and the motor is forcibly moved so as to be located at the effect position, and then the drive signal in the direction of the origin position is sent to the maximum moving step. It is a process of applying to the motor in twice the number of steps, forcibly moving it so as to be located at the origin position, and then preventing the movable body from operating at all.

As described above, the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are subjected to the initial positioning process (first initialization process) to move the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 to the first origin position and the first movable body position. After making sure that the position is firmly located at the third origin position, the effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process) is executed.

In the staging operation confirmation process (second initialization process), first, the staging solenoids 304L and 304R are turned on, the first movable body 302 is first dropped to the first staging position by its own weight, and then the staging solenoid is used. With the 504L and 504R in the ON state, the third movable body 502 is also dropped by its own weight to the third staging position (FIG. 10-46 (B); processing step A).

Then, it is confirmed that the first movable body 302 is located at the first effect position, and when it is confirmed that the first movable body 302 is located at the first effect position, the rotation motor 350 is operated to perform the first operation. The movable body 302 is rotated (processing step B).

After the rotation operation is completed, as shown in FIG. 10-47 (A), the moving motors 318L and 318R are operated to move both the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 as described later. At the moving speed D when moving up, the drive bodies 320L and 320R are moved up and the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are moved to the first origin position and the third origin position (processing step). C).

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-47 (B), the effect solenoids 304L and 304R and the effect solenoids 504L and 504R are set to the OFF state, and the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are set to the first origin position. The first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are held at the third origin position, and the drive bodies 320L and 320R located at the regulated position due to the ascending movement are stopped at the restricted position and not moved downward. Is immovable from the first origin position and the third origin position (processing step D).

Therefore, the drive bodies 320L and 320R are stopped at the regulated position by executing the initial operation control process (effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process)), and the drive bodies 320L and 320R are stopped at the regulated position. The first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are made immovable. When the advance notice effect B, the advance notice effect C, and the movable body drop effect are actually executed instead of the effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process), the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are the origins of each. After being held in the position, the driving bodies 320L and 320R are moved to the lower initial position at the speed A.

In this way, in the state where the initial operation control process (effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process)) is completed, the drive bodies 320L and 320R stop at the regulated positions, and the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are stopped. Is in a state of being immovable, and if the power supply is turned off in this state, the state is maintained, and the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 302 and the third movable body are movable until the power is turned on again. The body 502 and the body 502 are made immovable.

Therefore, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be shipped is started by turning on the power at the time of the shipping inspection to confirm whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 operates without any problem before shipping, the above-mentioned initial operation control process is executed. By doing so, it is possible to quickly confirm whether or not the movable body of each effect device of the effect unit 200 including the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 can operate without any problem.

In the initial operation control process (S72) of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the initialization designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100, and when the initialization designation command is received (so-called cold start). In the case of), the following initial positioning process (first initialization process) and effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process) are executed, but the initialization specification command is not received, that is, When a power failure recovery designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100 (in the case of so-called hot start), it is confirmed whether or not each movable body of the effect unit 200 is located at each origin position, and the origin is confirmed. For movable bodies that are not located at positions, only the initial positioning process (first initialization process) shown below is executed, and if all movable bodies are located at each origin position, they are shown below. By not executing either the initial positioning process (first initialization process) or the effect operation check process (second initialization process), the effect operation check process is performed at the time of power failure recovery (hot start). (Second initialization processing) causes the drive bodies 320L and 320R to stop at the restricted positions, and the effects of the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502, particularly the advance notice effects B and C, are performed after the power failure is restored. Although it is possible to prevent the command from becoming unexecutable when a new variable display based on the hold memory stored before the power failure is started, the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the power failure is restored (hot start), the initial positioning process (first initialization process) and the effect operation confirmation process (second initialization) are uniquely performed, as in the case of cold start when the initialization specification command is received. Processing) and may be executed. However, in this case, when the initial positioning process (first initialization process) and the staging operation confirmation process (second initialization process) are executed even at the time of power failure recovery (hot start), these are used. There is a possibility that the operation of each movable body of the staging unit 200 accompanying the execution of the initial positioning process (first initialization process) and the staging operation confirmation process (second initialization process) may be mistaken for the actual staging. Therefore, for example, until the customer waiting demo designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100 by ending all the variable displays based on the hold storage stored before the power failure, or the initial positioning process (first). Until the time required for the initialization process) and the staging operation confirmation process (second initialization process) elapses, the image display device 5 is continuously displayed on the power failure recovery screen notifying that the power failure is being recovered. Therefore, it is sufficient to prevent the movement of each movable body from being mistaken as an actual staging movement.

Then, at the stage where the initial operation control process is completed (the stage where the effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process) is completed), the drive bodies 320L and 320R stop at the restricted position as shown in FIGS. 10-49. As a result, the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are made immovable from the first origin position and the third origin position, and the power is turned off in this state. Since packing, transportation to the amusement park, installation in the amusement park, etc. are executed while the state is maintained, the first movable body 302 and the third in the packing, transportation to the amusement park, installation in the amusement park, etc. It is possible to prevent the movable body 502 from unintentionally moving from the first origin position and the third origin position, resulting in problems such as damage or inoperability.

Further, even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall, the power is turned on, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the initial operation control process is executed as in the case of the shipping inspection, so that the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 302 are movable. It is possible to quickly confirm whether the movable body of each effect device of the effect unit 200 including the body 502 can operate without any problem.

It should be noted that even in the initial operation control process at the time of startup after being installed in these amusement parks, at the stage where the initial operation control process is completed (the stage where the effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process) is completed). As shown in FIGS. 10-49, when the drive bodies 320L and 320R stop at the restricted positions, the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are made immovable from the first origin position and the third origin position. Since the movement (free fall) between the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 is restricted, the production using these first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 is executed. However, when the first variable display is started after startup, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the reception of the first (second) variable display start command from the board 11 in the figure. As shown in 10-48, the moving motors 318L and 318R are operated to move the driving bodies 320L and 320R to the initial position (lower position) at the maximum speed A.

As described above, in the first (first) variable display after startup, the drive bodies 320L and 320R move to the initial position (lower position) at the maximum speed A, which is shown in FIGS. 10-52. As described above, the time required to move to the initial position (lower position) is the shortest at 2850 milliseconds (ms), and in the first (first) variable display after the activation, a game that serves as a variable display period determining means. Since the control microcomputer 100 is sufficiently shorter than the variable display time of 5000 milliseconds, which is the variable display time of the fluctuation pattern per special of PC1-1, which is the shortest fluctuation pattern that can be determined, no matter which fluctuation pattern is determined. During the period in which the first (first) variable display after startup is being executed, the movement of the drive bodies 320L and 320R to the initial position (lower position) is always completed.

Further, even if the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot is determined as the first (first) variable display fluctuation pattern after activation, the movable body drop effect in the super reach effect of the super reach β jackpot is executed. Since the drive bodies 320L and 320R have already reached the initial positions at the timing when 45 seconds have passed, the movable body drop effect can be executed without any problem. That is, the speed at which the drive bodies 320L and 320R are moved to the initial position (lower position) in the first (first) variable display after startup is the first movable body 302 whose movement is restricted by the drive bodies 320L and 320R. The speed may be set so that the initial position can be reached before the period until the effect using any of the third movable body 502 and the third movable body 502 is started.

Next, the moving speeds of the drive bodies 320L and 320R will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-50 to 10-52.

As described above, the moving speeds of the drive bodies 320L and 320R are, as shown in FIG. 10-50, the downward movement from the regulated position to the initial position and the initial position in the initial positioning process (first initialization process). The speed is the same for all of the ascending movements from to the regulated position, and the minimum speed is E, which is always the same speed even during the movement period, whereas the warning effect B, the advance notice effect C, and the supermarket are used. Although the descending movement and the ascending movement have the same speed at the time of producing the movable body falling effect and the effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process) in the variation pattern of the reach β jackpot, the first during the period of the movement. The movement start period and the last movement end period are set to be slower than the speed in the period other than the movement start period and the movement end period, so that the speed changes between the downward movement and the ascending movement, and at the start and end of the movement. It is possible to prevent problems such as step-out from occurring in the mobile motors 318L and 318R due to a sudden change in speed.

Specifically, in the initial positioning process (first initialization process), as shown in FIG. 10-51 (A), the speed E, which is the lowest speed in the entire period of the movement from the beginning to the end of the movement, is set. While it is controlled, in FIG. 10-51 (2nd initialization process) during the effect of the movable body drop effect in the variation pattern of the advance notice effect B, the advance notice effect C, and the super reach β jackpot, and in the effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process). As shown in B), the slow-up control (SU control) and the slow-down control (SD control) are executed during the movement start period and the movement end period, so that the movement is performed as the speed of the first part and the last part of the movement. By being controlled to an intermediate speed or a minimum speed lower than the maximum speed of, the speed changes during the period of movement.

As the slow-up control (SU control) in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-51 (A), the speed at the start of movement is set to the minimum speed corresponding to the maximum speed of movement and the minimum speed at acceleration. After controlling in the number of steps, the minimum speed is controlled to the intermediate speed in the number of intermediate speed steps during acceleration, and then the maximum speed is controlled. Further, as the slowdown control (SD control), as shown in FIG. 10-51 (A), the maximum speed is controlled to the intermediate speed in the number of intermediate speed steps during deceleration, and then the speed is reduced from the intermediate speed to the minimum speed. After controlling at the minimum speed step number, the movement is stopped.

The intermediate speed and the minimum speed are speeds that change according to the maximum speed. For example, if the maximum speed is 10, the minimum speed is 4, the intermediate speed is 7, and the maximum speed is 15. The minimum speed is 6 and the intermediate speed is 11. It should be noted that these numerical values are examples and are not limited thereto. Further, when the maximum speed is relatively low, the intermediate speed may be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 10-52, the moving speeds of the driving bodies 320L and 320R are the situation when moving, specifically, what kind of moving body is moved when moving (total weight when moving). ) Depends on.

Specifically, when neither the first movable body 302 nor the third movable body 502 is moved and only the driving bodies 320L and 320R move, as in the case of the movement at the time of the first variable display after activation, that is, When the total weight is extremely small only for the drive bodies 320L and 320R, the movement speed is the fastest speed A, and the time required for movement between the regulated position and the initial position is described above. 2850 milliseconds.

It should be noted that 2850 milliseconds corresponding to these speeds A, 3827 milliseconds corresponding to the speed B described later, 5732 milliseconds corresponding to the speed C, 7664 milliseconds corresponding to the speed D, and 9500 milliseconds corresponding to the speed E. Is the sum of the execution times of each step included in the movement between the regulated position and the initial position. As for the speed E, as will be described later, since it is a low speed that is always the same speed, the execution time of one step is 10 for the total number of steps (for example, 950 steps) between the regulated position and the initial position. It can be calculated by multiplying by milliseconds (950 × 10 milliseconds = 9500 milliseconds).

When moving only with these drive bodies 320L and 320R, the time required for movement in any of the movements is the same by moving at a common speed A for both the speed in the ascending movement and the speed in the descending movement. Is 2850 milliseconds, and in this way, by making the speeds of the ascending movement and the descending movement common, the speeds in the ascending movement and the speeds in the descending movement are different, so that the moving motors 318L and 318R can be used. It is possible to prevent problems such as step-out from occurring, and it is also possible to prevent the speed control from becoming complicated.

Further, when the drive body 320L, 320R moves the third movable body 502 (when the drive body 320L, 320R and the third movable body 502 move), as in the case of the ascending movement when the advance notice effect C is executed. That is, the total weight is the second highest after the speed A as the moving speed when the total weight is relatively small by moving only the third movable body 502, which is lighter than the first movable body 302. The time required to move at speed B and move between the initial position and the restricted position is 3827 milliseconds.

Further, when the drive bodies 320L and 320R move the first movable body 302 as in the case of the ascending movement when the advance notice effect B is executed (when the drive bodies 320L and 320R and the first movable body 302 move). That is, when the total weight is medium by moving the first movable body 302, which is heavier than the third movable body 502, the moving speed is the speed C next to the speed B. The time required to move between the initial position and the regulated position is 5732 milliseconds.

Further, when the drive bodies 320L and 320R move between the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 (drive), as in the case of ascending movement when the movable body fall effect is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot. (When the bodies 320L, 320R, the first movable body 302, and the third movable body 502 move), that is, the moving speed when the total weight is the largest is the speed D, which is a speed even lower than the speed C. The time required to move between the initial position and the restricted position is 7664 milliseconds.

Further, in the initial positioning process (first initialization process), regardless of the total weight to be moved, the vehicle moves at the lowest minimum speed, speed E, and the time required to move between the initial position and the regulated position. Is 9500 milliseconds.

It should be noted that the speed E is a speed corresponding to the minimum speed in the SU control or SD control in the movement of the speed D in the movement by the speed D, which is the lowest speed among the movement speeds in the production, and is controlled in the production. It is the lowest speed among the speeds that are made.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the moving speed has a relationship of speed A> speed B> speed C> speed D> speed E, and the relationship of the total weights corresponding to each speed is conversely, speed A. <Total weight of speed B <Total weight of speed C <Total weight of speed D. That is, the speed C at which only the relatively heavy first movable body 302 is moved is slower than the speed B at which only the relatively light third movable body 502 is moved, and the weight is the largest. The speed D at which the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 are moved is slower than the speed C at which only the first movable body 302 is moved and the speed B at which only the third movable body 502 is moved. Therefore, for example, when the total weight is maximum, the movement motors 318L and 318R are overloaded by being controlled to a high speed such as speed B or speed C, which causes problems such as step-out. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

That is, in the present embodiment, the speed C for ascending and moving only the first movable body 302, which is the first speed of the present invention for operating either the first movable body 302 or the third movable body 502, and the first speed. 3 The speed B for ascending and moving only the movable body 502 is different from the speed B, and the second speed of the present invention, the speed D for ascending and moving both the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502, is set. , It is said that the speed is slower than the first speeds B and C.

In the present embodiment, the speeds A to E are relative speeds when the speed E is 1, speed A = 3.3E (speed 3.3 times the speed E), speed B. = 2.5E (2.5 times the speed E), speed C = 1.7E (1.7 times the speed E), speed D = 1.2E (1.2 times the speed E) ), But the magnification of these speeds is only an example, and these magnifications and the like may be appropriately changed according to the total weight and the like.

(First invention)
As described above, the present embodiment includes the first invention shown below. That is, in a gaming machine provided with a movable body that can change between a first state and a second state different from the first state, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-297091, the movable body. Is axially supported by the movable main body and the main body, and is covered by the main body by being housed on the back side of the main body of the movable body in the first state, and the main body of the movable body in the second state. Some of them consisted of an opening / closing portion (specific portion) that was not covered by the main body portion by protruding around the portion. In the gaming machine described in the above patent gazette, when the movable body changes to the second state and the opening / closing portion protrudes around the main body portion, the player can visually recognize the rod-shaped non-decorative portion as well as the circular decorative portion. Since it is possible, there is a problem that the effect of the effect may be reduced. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the effect of the effect,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention is
The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A first movable body (for example, a first movable body) that can be changed into a first state (see FIG. 10-13 (A)) and a second state (see FIG. 10-13 (B)) different from the first state. 302) and
A second movable body (for example, a third movable body 502) that can be moved to the front side of the first movable body,
Equipped with
The first movable body is
It has a specific portion (for example, the front surface of the base portion 331, the rotation motor 350, etc.) that is difficult to see in the first state but is easy to see in the second state.
When the second movable body overlaps with the front surface side of the specific portion of the first movable body, the second movable body can be changed to the second state (for example, in the first movable body 302, the third movable body 502 By moving to the third effect position and changing to the second state when overlapping with the front surface side of the first movable body 302, the contact side 332A and the contact side 332B of the movable portions 332L and 332R are separated from each other. The central portion of the front surface of the base portion 331 and the front surface side of the rotation motor 350 are opened, but by being covered with the third movable body 502 located in front of the central portion, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is located in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the central portion of the front surface of the base portion 331 and the rotation motor 350. See FIG. 10-30 (B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first movable body changes to the second state when the second movable body overlaps with the front side of the specific portion, so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the specific portion. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the first movable body by using the second movable body.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The first movable body (for example, the first movable body 302) is a movable portion (for example, a movable portion 332L, 332R) that changes the first movable body into the first state and the second state by operating. Have,
The specific portion is characterized by being a driving means (for example, a rotating motor 350) for driving the movable portion.
According to this feature, the first movable body can be changed to the second state at a suitable timing while making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the driving means for operating the movable portion.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
The first movable body (for example, the first movable body 302) falls from the first position (for example, the first origin position) to a second position (for example, the second origin position) different from the first position due to its own weight. It is possible and can be transformed into the second state at the second position (see FIG. 10-30 (B)).
It has a plurality of transmission members (for example, link members 352A, 352B, link members 353L, 353R, etc.) that transmit the power of the drive means to the movable portion.
The plurality of transmission members are characterized by including predetermined transmission members (for example, link members 352A and 352B) that move upward when the movable portion changes from the first state to the second state.
According to this feature, the predetermined transmission member among the plurality of transmission members is difficult to move upward when the first movable body falls to the second position, so that the movable portion becomes the first due to the impact of the fall of the first movable body. It is possible to suppress the change from the first state to the second state.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
The first movable body (for example, the first movable body 302) is between a first position (for example, a first origin position) and a second position (for example, a second origin position) different from the first position. Movable and
The second movable body (for example, the third movable body 502) can move to the front side of the first movable body when the first movable body is located at the second position (FIG. 10-). 30 (B)),
A regulatory means (eg, a protrusion) that allows the first movable body to change to the second state at the second position, while restricting the change of the movable body to the second state at the first position. 311L, 311R curved wall portions 311A, 311B, etc.) are provided (see FIG. 10-13 (A)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the first movable body from unintentionally changing from the first state to the second state in the first position.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4.
The first movable body (for example, the first movable body 302) moves from the first position (for example, the first origin position) to the second position (for example, the second origin position) below the first position. It can fall due to its own weight,
The second movable body (for example, the third movable body 502) has a third position (for example, a third origin position) on the front side of the first position and a fourth position (for example, for example) on the front side of the second position. It can fall to the 3rd production position) due to its own weight.
A first holding means (for example, effect solenoids 304L, 304R) that can be changed into a holding state in which the first movable body is held in the first position and a release state in which the first movable body is not held in the first position.
A second holding means (for example, an effect solenoid 504L, 504R) that can be changed into a holding state in which the second movable body is held at the third position and a release state in which the second movable body is not held at the third position.
A control means (for example, from the origin position) that can separately execute the control of changing the first holding means from the holding state to the released state and the control of changing the second holding means from the holding state to the released state. The first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502, which can be dropped to the effect position by their own weight, are held by separate holding means (locking members 304D, 504D) at the origin position, so that the effect control CPU 120 can be used. The first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 can be dropped individually),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, since the first movable body and the second movable body can be dropped at different timings, it is possible to diversify the production mode.

(Explanation of Modifications and Applications of the First Invention)
In the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 302 that can move in the vertical direction is applied as the first movable body, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first movable body is the first movable body. As long as it can be changed between the first state and the second state, it does not necessarily have to be movable between the first origin position and the first effect position like the first movable body 302.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the third movable body 502 that can move in the vertical direction is applied as the second movable body is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. It may be a movable body that can be moved to. Further, the third movable body 502 overlaps with the front side when the first movable body 302 moves to the effect position, but the first movable body 302 overlaps with the front side at a position other than the effect position (for example, the origin position). It may overlap with.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the front surface of the base portion 331 and the rotation motor 350 are applied as specific portions that are difficult to see in the first state but easy to see in the second state. The present invention is not limited to this, but other electronic components (eg, motors, solenoids, circuit boards, LEDs, wiring, etc.) and undecorated parts that the player does not want to see (eg,). It may be a gear, a rotating member, or the like as a power transmission member that transmits the power of the drive source to the movable portion).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the front side of the specific portion (for example, the front surface of the base portion 331 or the rotation motor 350) is covered with the movable portions 332L and 332R in the first state of the first movable body 302. While it is difficult to see, the embodiment in which the movable portions 332L and 332R are opened in the second state makes it easy to see is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first movable body 302 is the first. In one state, the front side may be covered with the movable portions 332L and 332R to make them invisible, or in the second state, the movable portions 332L and 332R may be opened to make them visible. That is, in the second state, it suffices as long as it is easier to see than in the first state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which the outer shape (form) changes between the first state and the second state by operating the movable portions 332L and 332R of the first movable body 302 has been exemplified. The first state and the first state are not limited to, for example, when the first movable body 302 rotates to be vertically or horizontally (the direction, posture, position, etc. are changed). It may change into two states. In this case, for example, the specific portion may be difficult to see when it is in the vertical orientation and easy to see when it is in the horizontal orientation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific portion (for example, the front surface of the base portion 331, the rotation motor 350, etc.) is a portion other than the movable portions 332L, 332R due to the operation of the movable portions 332L, 332R. Although the front surface of the portion 331 and the form in which the rotation motor 350 becomes difficult or easy to visually recognize are exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the visible portion of the movable portion can be visually recognized when the movable portion operates. Something that makes it difficult or easy, that is, a movable part may be a specific part.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the third movable body 502 used for the staging is applied as the second movable body that can be moved to the front side of the first movable body, but the present invention is limited to this. It may be, for example, a game member (for example, a variable winning ball device) provided in connection with the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the third movable body 502 overlaps the front surface side of the specific portion (for example, the front surface of the base portion 331 or the rotation motor 350) of the first movable body 302, the second state is obtained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first movable body is not limited to the first movable body as long as the second movable body overlaps at least on the front surface side of the specific portion of the first movable body. It does not have to overlap on the front surface side of the portion other than the specific portion of the first movable body, or may overlap over the entire area including the specific portion of the first movable body.

(Second invention)
As described above, the present embodiment includes the second invention shown below. That is, in a gaming machine provided with a movable body capable of falling from a first position to a second position below the first position by its own weight, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-67403, it is movable. A guide shaft (guide portion) that guides the movement between the first position and the second position of the body, a through hole (guided portion) into which the guide shaft is inserted in the movable body, and the movable body in the first position. Some of them are provided with a holding portion that can be moved between a holding position held by the above position and a release position that is not held at the first position. In the gaming machine described in the above patent gazette, a gap (so-called play) is provided between the guide shaft (guide portion) and the through hole (guided portion) so that the movable body can be appropriately dropped. When the movable body is held by the holding portion at the first position, the movable body moves in a direction different from the falling direction due to vibration or the like, so that the holding state by the holding portion is released and the movable body falls at an unintended timing. There was a problem that there was something. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing an unintentional fall of a movable body held in the first position,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A movable body (for example, the first movable body 302) that can be dropped by its own weight from the first position (for example, the first origin position) to the second position below the first position (for example, the first staging position).
A guide unit (for example, guide shafts 316L, 316R) that guides the movement of the movable body between the first position and the second position.
Guided portions (for example, through holes 321 of the guided portions 333L and 333R) provided in the movable body and guided by the guide portion, and
A holding portion (for example, for staging) that can be moved between a holding position (for example, an advance position) for holding the movable body at the first position and a release position (for example, a retracted position) for not holding the movable body at the first position. Solenoids 304L, 304R locking member 304D) and
A held portion (for example, a through hole 321 of the locked portion 335L, 335R) provided on the movable body and held by the holding portion at the first position.
Equipped with
A gap (for example, a gap S1) is provided between the guide portion and the guided portion so that the movable body can move in a direction different from the falling direction (for example, the front-back and left-right directions).
The holding portion can move between the holding position and the releasing position in a direction different from the falling direction of the movable body (for example, in the front-rear direction).
A regulating unit (for example, guide members 345L, 345R of the first movable body 302) that regulates the movable body to move in a direction different from the falling direction when the movable body is held at the first position A contactable guide wall 315L, 315R) is provided (see FIGS. 10-14 and 10-15).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the movable body moves in a direction different from the falling direction when the held portion is held by the holding portion, the restricting portion regulates the falling of the held portion. It is possible to prevent the movable body held in one position from falling unintentionally.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The restricting portion guides the held portion toward the release position side as the movable body approaches the first position (for example, the guide members 345L, 345R and the guide wall of the first movable body 302). 315L, 315R lower back surface) (see FIG. 10-15 (B))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the held portion can be moved toward the release position side by the time the movable body reaches the first position, the held portion can be more preferably held by the holding portion at the first position. ..

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
The guide portion (for example, the lower back surface of the guide walls 315L and 315R) is
A movable body side inclined surface (for example, guide members 345L, 345R) provided on the movable body (for example, the first movable body 302) and inclined toward the release position side toward the first position.
A base portion-side inclined surface (for example, the lower back surface of the guide walls 315L and 315R of the base body 301) provided on the base portion supporting the movable body and inclined toward the holding position toward the second position.
(See Fig. 10-14)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the held portion can be suitably moved toward the release position side.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
A solenoid (for example, effect solenoids 304L, 304R) for moving the holding portion between the holding position and the releasing position is provided.
The holding portion is provided so as to incline downward from the release position toward the holding position at the holding position and move upward from the holding position toward the release position (FIG. 10-14). See (A)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the movable body moves to the release position side while the held portion is held by the holding portion, the held portion is less likely to be pushed toward the release position side by the held portion. Can be suitably suppressed from falling from the holding portion.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4.
The guide unit
A first guide portion (for example, a guide shaft 316L) provided on one side of the movable body and
A second guide portion (for example, a guide shaft 316R) provided on the other side of the movable body, and
Have,
The guided portion is
The first guided portion (for example, the guided portion 333L) guided by the first guide portion and
A second guided portion (for example, a guided portion 333R) guided by the second guide portion and
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the movement of the movable body can be stably guided by the two guide portions, while the gap between the guide portion and the guided portion causes the movable body to tilt left and right when the movable body falls and is guided. It is possible to prevent the portion from being caught in the guide portion.

(Explanation of Modifications and Applications of the Second Invention)
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 302 has a form in which the left and right guided portions (for example, the guided portions 333L, 333R) are guided by the left and right guide portions (for example, the guide shafts 316L and 316R). Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and one guided portion may be guided by at least one of a plurality of guide portions.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the staging solenoids 304L and 304R operate as a holding portion that can move between the holding position that holds the movable body at the first position and the release position that does not hold the movable body at the first position. The present invention exemplifies the embodiment in which the locking member 304D capable of locking the locked portions 335L and 335R is applied, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body is held at the first position. If possible, the movable body may be held by pressing a predetermined portion, or may be held by grasping.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 302 is not only movable in the vertical direction guided by the guide shafts 316L and 316R, but also has a gap S1 between the guide shafts 316L and 316R and the through hole 321. An example of a form in which it is possible to operate in a front-rear direction or a left-right direction different from the vertical direction by being provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and is in a direction intersecting the vertical direction. If there is, it may be possible to operate in an oblique front-back direction or an oblique left-right direction. Further, it suffices if it can operate in at least one of the front-back and left-right directions.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position, the guide members 345L and 345R of the first movable body 302 come into contact with the guide walls 315L and 315R, thereby causing the front. Although the embodiment in which the movement in the direction is restricted is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least the locked portion 335L, when the first movable body 302 is held at the first origin position. As long as the 335R is regulated so as not to fall from the front end of the locking member 304D, it may be movable in the front-rear direction even when it is held at the first origin position.

(Third invention)
As described above, the present embodiment includes the third invention shown below. That is, in a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, the weight of the pachinko gaming machine or the slot machine is changed from the first position to the second position below the first position, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-670403. Some were equipped with a movable body that could be dropped. If the gaming machine described in the above patent publication is provided with an interlocking portion such as an interlocking portion that interlocks according to the movement of the movable body, there is a possibility that the interlocking portion may be damaged due to the impact of the movable body falling to the second position. was there. Therefore, with the aim of providing a gaming machine that can suppress the occurrence of problems due to the impact of a movable body falling.
The gaming machine of means 1 of the third invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A movable body (for example, a third movable body 502) that can be dropped by its own weight from a first position (for example, a third origin position) to a second position below the first position (for example, a third staging position).
An interlocking portion (for example, guide shafts 549A to 549D, guide shafts 572L, 572R, rotation shaft 571) that move in response to a drop of the movable body from the first position to the second position.
A guide portion (for example, elongated holes 547A to 547D) having one end and the other end capable of contacting the interlocking portion and guiding the movement of the interlocking portion between the one end and the other end. Long holes 563A to 563D, long holes 573L, 573R, long holes 565),
Equipped with
The interlocking part is
In response to the drop of the movable body from the first position to the second position, the movable body moves from the one end side to the other end side of the guide portion.
At least when the movable body falls to the second position, it is provided so as not to come into contact with the other end of the guide portion (for example, when the third movable body 502 reaches the third effect position). The guide shafts 549A and 549B of the first movable portions 532A and 532B are located on the upper ends of the elongated holes 563A and 563B of the slide members 534L and 534R and the elongated holes 547A and 547B of the base portion 531. The guide shafts 549C and 549D of the first movable portions 532C and 532D are separated by the length L12 (see FIG. 10-25 (B)), and the guide shafts 549C and 549D of the first movable portions 534L and 534R are the elongated holes 563C and 563D of the slide members 534L and 534R and the base portion 531. Although it is located on the lower end side of the elongated holes 547C and 547D, although not shown in particular, it is separated from the lower end by the length L12 (see FIG. 10-25 (B)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the movable body falls to the second position, the interlocking portion does not come into contact with the other end of the guide portion, so that the interlocking portion vigorously collides with the other end of the guide portion due to the fall to guide the movable body. It is possible to prevent the portion and the interlocking portion from being damaged and the generation of a loud collision sound.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The impact of a fall in contact with the movable body at a predetermined position on the side of the first position (for example, the third origin position) from the second position (for example, the third effect position) and in the vicinity of the second position. (For example, cylinder dampers 524L and 524R) are provided (see FIGS. 10-24 and 10-25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the impact of the fall of the movable body can be buffered in front of the second position, it is possible to suppress damage to the guide portion and the interlocking portion and generation of a loud collision sound.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2.
The cushioning means is a damper (for example, a cylinder damper 524L, 524R).
It is characterized in that the impact is buffered between the movable body moving from the predetermined position to the second position.
According to this feature, the impact of dropping the movable body can be suitably buffered.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
The movable body (for example, the third movable body 502) includes a predetermined movable portion (for example, the first movable portion 532A to 532D and the second movable portion 533L, 533R) that can be visually recognized by the player.
The predetermined movable part is characterized in that it is decorated.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the effect.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4.
The interlocking portion has a plurality of interlocking portions (for example, guide shafts 549A to 549D, guide shafts 572L, 572R, rotating shaft 571) including a specific interlocking portion (for example, a rotating shaft 571).
The guide portion includes a plurality of guide portions (for example, elongated holes 547A to 547D, elongated holes 563A to 563D, elongated holes 573L) including a specific guide portion (for example, elongated hole 565) capable of regulating the operating range of the specific interlocking portion. , 573R, long hole 565),
The specific interlocking portion abuts on the other end of the specific guide portion at least when the movable body falls to the second position.
The specific interlocking portion and the specific guide portion have higher strength than the other interlocking portion and the other guide portion (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-26 (B), the third movable body 502 is in the third staging position. The rotation shaft 571 that has moved from the lower end side to the upper end side in the elongated hole 565 of the base portion 531 abuts (or is close to) the upper end of the elongated hole 565 when the movement to the upper end is restricted. Therefore, the second movable portions 533L and 533R can be pulled down downward, but the elongated hole 565 has a larger width dimension than the other elongated holes 563A to 563D, 547A to 547D, 573L and 573R, and the rotation shaft. The outer diameter of 571 is larger than the other guide shafts 549A to 549D, 572L, and 572R, so that the strength is higher, so it is less likely to be damaged.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the operating range of the movable part can be regulated by the specific interlocking part and the specific guide part, so that the movable part can be prevented from rattling excessively, while the strength of the specific interlocking part and the specific guide part is increased. As a result, damage due to impact when the movable body falls to the second position can be suppressed.

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5.
A base body (for example, a base) that supports the movable body (for example, the third movable body 502) so as to be able to fall from the first position (for example, the third origin position) to the second position (for example, the third effect position). Equipped with body 501)
The interlocking part is
Movable body side interlocking portions (for example, guide shafts 549A to 549D, rotating shafts 571) provided on the movable body, and
With the base body side interlocking portion (for example, guide shafts 572L, 572R) provided on the base body,
Have,
The guide unit
Movable body side guides provided on the movable body (for example, elongated holes 547A to 547D, elongated holes 563A to 563D, elongated holes 565) and
A base body side guide portion (for example, elongated holes 573L, 573R) provided on the base body, and
Have,
The movable body is characterized by including a specific movable portion (for example, second movable portion 533L, 533R) that connects the movable body side interlocking portion and the base body side interlocking portion.
According to this feature, since the movable body side interlocking portion and the base body side interlocking portion in the specific movable portion do not abut on the other ends of the movable body side guide portion and the base body side guide portion, the specific movable portion straddles the base body and the movable body. Damage to moving parts can be suitably suppressed.

(Explanation of Modifications and Applications of the Third Invention)
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the guide shafts 549A to 549D, the guide shafts 572L, 572R, and the rotation shaft 571 are applied as interlocking portions that move according to the drop of the movable body from the first position to the second position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other members such as slide members 534L and 534R can also be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a guide shaft whose movement is guided by a long hole as a guide portion is applied as an interlocking portion is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a guide is used. The portion can be variously changed such as a rod-shaped member such as the guide shafts 505L and 505R, a rail member, and a groove.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the guide shafts 549A to 549D, the guide shafts 572L, 572R and the rotation shaft 571 as the interlocking portion, and the elongated holes 547A to 547D, the elongated holes 563A to 563D, and the elongated holes 573L as the guide portions, Although the embodiment in which a plurality of 573R and elongated holes 565 are provided is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the interlocking portion and the guide portion may be provided in at least one place.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the guide shafts 549A to 549D, the guide shafts 572L, 572R and the rotation shaft 571 as the interlocking portion, and the elongated holes 547A to 547D, the elongated holes 563A to 563D, and the elongated holes 573L as the guide portions, The 573R and the elongated hole 565 exemplify the forms provided in the members for operating the first movable portions 532A to 532D and the second movable portions 533L and 533R, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The interlocking part may be a directing part or a decorative part.

(Explanation of deformation and application)
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments and modifications, and there are changes and additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. Is also included in the present invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, since the "notice effect B" and the "notice effect C" are the effects executed at the start of the variable display, the "notice effect B" and the "notice effect C" are "in the entire period of the first variable display period after the activation. Although the embodiment of limiting the execution of "notice effect B" and "notice effect C" is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and these "notice effect B" and "notice effect C" can be changed. For example, when the test is executed during the variable display before the reach state is reached, not at the start of the display, the drive bodies 320L and 320R are moved to the initial position in the first variable display after the start-up. By limiting the execution of "notice effect B" and "notice effect C" based on the state of these drive body moving flags only during the period when the body moving flag is on, the first movable body 302 and the first movable body 302 and the first 3 The movement of the movable body 502 may be restricted, or the period required for the driving bodies 320L and 320R to move to the initial position at the speed A, not the period during which the moving body moving flags are on. A specific period corresponding to (2850 ms), for example, 3000 ms slightly longer than 2850 ms, is counted from the start of the first variable display after activation, and the specific period of 3000 ms is counted. During the specific period until the elapse, the movement of the first movable body 302 and the third movable body 502 may be restricted by restricting the execution of the "notice effect B" and the "notice effect C". .. The specific period is not limited to 3000 milliseconds, and may be appropriately changed as long as it corresponds to the time required for the drive bodies 320L and 320R to move to the initial position.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the first variable display after activation is executed is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. In the above, it may be a specific condition that the time required for the initial positioning process (first initialization process) and the effect operation confirmation process (second initialization process) elapses, or the ball striking operation handle (operation) may be the first after the start-up. It may be that the game control microcomputer 100 has notified that the knob) 30 has been operated, or that the game control microcomputer 100 has notified that the game ball has been launched for the first time after activation. It may be that the game control microcomputer 100 has notified that the start winning is first received after the start.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the initial positioning process based on the reception of the initialization designation command from the main board 11 is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. In addition to receiving these initialization designation commands, the control program (subprogram) executed by the effect control CPU 120 determines that the physical power is turned on, so that the initialization designation command is not received. However, the initial positioning process may be executed. By doing so, for example, when the setting is changed by the setting key 51, one of the movable bodies is located at the effect position, so that the setting is displayed on the image display device 5 in the setting change state. The initialization process is executed even in the setting change state in the situation where the visual recognition of the setting changing error screen for notifying that the setting is being changed is obstructed by the movable body located at the effect position. Will be able to solve it. In this way, when the initial positioning process is executed by physically turning on the power, the initialization specification command is transmitted when the setting change state is cleared during or after the initial positioning process is being executed. Even if this is done, the effect control CPU 120 can reduce unnecessary movements of the movable body by not executing the initialization process, and can quickly start the game with the set value after the setting change.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) has been applied as an example of the game medium, but the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game such as a medal. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but for example, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, and the variable display result is derived from the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines that can generate prizes.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like in which a gaming medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. Further, the game machine capable of playing a game may be at least a machine that plays a game, and may be a general game machine as well as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Variable display period determining means for determining the variable display period of variable display,
A movable body provided so as to be movable between the first position and the second position,
A regulated body provided so as to be movable between a regulated position that restricts the movement of the movable body from the first position and a non-regulated position that allows the movable body to move to the second position.
A control means capable of controlling the movement between the movable body and the restricting body,
A movable body effect executing means capable of executing a movable body effect suggesting that the movable body is controlled to the advantageous state by moving the movable body.
Equipped with
The movable body effect is executed when the regulated body is located in the non-regulated position.
The movable body that has moved to the second position moves to the first position as the restricting body moves to the restricting position.
The control means is
When the gaming machine is activated, the first control for moving the restricting body to the restricted position can be executed.
When the first variable display is started after the gaming machine is started, the second control for moving the regulated body to the non-regulated position can be executed .
The period until the regulated body moves from the restricted position to the non-regulated position by the second control can be determined by the variable display period determining means as the variable display period of the first variable display after the start of the gaming machine. Shorter than the shortest variable display period
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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