JP7074495B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a device in which an EL display device, which is a display device, is movably provided and the EL display device is operated by a player's operation (operation) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-20041

However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the effect of staging cannot be improved because the EL display is merely moved by the operation of the player.

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 improving the effect of production.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the means 1 of the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
Detection means (for example, stick controller 31A or push button 31B) capable of detecting the movement of the player, and
Movable bodies (for example, movable bodies 177SG302L, 177SG302R) provided so as to be movable, and
Based on the fact that the detection means detects a predetermined motion of the player over a predetermined period during the valid period (for example, the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B), the movable body is operated in conjunction with the predetermined motion . A specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 8-24) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a movable body effect).
An operation confirmation means capable of performing an operation check for confirming an operation related to the effect of the movable body, and an operation confirmation means.
Equipped with
The operation check means can execute the operation check regardless of whether or not the action is detected by the detection means.
The operation mode of the movable body includes a first operation mode and a second operation mode having different drive modes.
The second operation mode is an operation mode in which the vehicle is driven in a drive mode having a higher urging force than the first operation mode.
When the movable body moves from the initial position to the specific position, the movable body moves toward the specific position while abutting on a predetermined contact member at an intermediate position between the initial position and the specific position. The posture can be changed,
The specific effect executing means is
When the predetermined motion is detected by the detection means when the movable body is located at the first position which is the initial position or a position close thereto , the movable body is moved to the specific position in the first motion mode. When the push button 31B is operated while the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are arranged at the origin position as shown in FIG. 8-28, the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are given priority in speed. The movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is operated at high speed and low torque by driving in the mode), the movable body is between the initial position and the intermediate position, and is closer to the intermediate position than the first position. When the predetermined motion is detected by the detection means when the position is located at the second position, the movable body is moved toward the specific position in the second motion mode (for example, shown in FIGS. 8-28). As described above, when the push button 31B is operated while the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are not arranged at the origin position, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are driven by driving the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R in the torque priority mode. The part that operates at low speed),
The movement of the movable body toward the specific position is continued based on the continuation of the detection of the predetermined motion by the detection means, and the detection of the predetermined motion by the detection means is interrupted. It is characterized in that the operation of the movable body is stopped, and the operation of the movable body toward the specific position is restarted based on the restart of the detection of the predetermined movement by the detection means .
According to this feature, the staging effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The first situation is a situation in which the movable body is not yet operating during the execution of the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (A), the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are at the origin position (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (A)). 1st position) (state),
The second situation is a situation in which the movable body has already been operated and then is not operated during the execution of the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (C), the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are Not placed at the origin position (first position))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the operation mode is different between the initial operation and the operation after the operation once, the effect of the effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or the means 2.
The movable body moves from the retracted position to the advanced position (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (A) to 8-30 (E), the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are at the origin position (first position)). It is possible to perform a special operation (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (C) to 8-30 (D)) during the movement while being able to move from the to the united position (second position). It is characterized in that 177SG302L and 177SG302R can perform a rotating portion in the process of moving from the origin position (first position) to the coalescing position (second position).
According to this feature, since a special operation is performed during the movement, it is possible to give a surprising effect to a specific effect and further improve the effect.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means to the means 3.
FIG. 8-21 shows an operation confirmation means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of causing the movable body to execute a confirmation operation (for example, an actual operation confirmation operation) for confirming an operation related to the effect of the movable body. The part that executes the second initialization process) is further provided.
The operation confirmation means is made to execute the confirmation operation in the first operation mode regardless of whether or not the operation is detected by the detection means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-23, the operation confirmation means is movable by the origin detection sensor 177SG401. If the detected part of the body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is not detected, after executing the operation control at the time of non-detection, the moving motors 177SG391L, 177SG391R are driven in the speed priority mode to execute the actual operation confirmation operation, and the origin is When the detected part of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is detected by the detection sensor 177SG401, the moving motors 177SG391L, 177SG391R are driven in the speed priority mode to execute the actual operation confirmation operation after executing the operation control at the time of detection. Part to do)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the process related to the confirmation operation can be simplified.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 4.
The movable body has an advance operation of moving from the retracted position to the advanced position (for example, an operation of moving the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R from the origin position toward the united position) and an retracting operation of moving from the advanced position to the retracted position (for example). , The operation of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R moving from the united position to the origin position).
Regardless of whether the operation mode of the advance operation is either the first operation mode or the second operation mode, the retracting operation is performed in the first operation mode (for example, as shown in the modified example 177SG-1). When moving the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R toward the origin position (first position), the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R were moved from the origin position (first position) toward the union position (second position). The part that drives the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R in the speed priority mode regardless of the drive mode of the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to simplify the process related to the save operation.

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 5.
A contact portion (for example, a contact boss 177SG385A, 177SG385B) provided so as to be able to contact the movable body is provided.
The movable body changes its direction by operating while maintaining the corresponding contact state when it comes into contact with the contact portion (for example, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are united from the origin position (first position). When the contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B are in contact with each other at the third position on the way from the position (second position) or the union position (second position) to the origin position (first position), the corresponding state is displayed. By moving to the right or left while maintaining, the guided member 177SG320 rotates about 180 degrees, so that the orientation (posture) changes from forward (first posture) to backward (second posture). 8-12, see 8-13)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the orientation of the movable body is changed while operating, the effect of the specific effect can be further improved.

The gaming machine of the means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 6.
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, a setting means in the modified example 177SG-2) and
A game control means capable of advancing the game so that the advantage for the player is different based on the set value (for example, as shown in the modified example 177SG-2, the CPU 103 performs special symbol normal processing (see FIG. 5). In, a display result judgment table having a different range of judgment values (MR1) assigned to the jackpot according to the set value is selected, and whether or not the variable display result is a jackpot is determined). ,
A setting control means (for example, CPU 103 in the modified example 177SG-2) that can be controlled to a change permission state that permits the change of the set value by the setting means with the start of power supply.
At least, the movable control means capable of executing the control of the return operation for returning the movable body to the origin position and the control of the initial operation by the movable body (for example, the second initial stage shown in FIG. 8-21 by the staging control CPU 120). The part that executes the conversion process) and
Equipped with
The movable control means controls to execute the return operation when the change permission state is set (for example, as shown in the modified example 177SG-3, the CPU 103 is powered on to the pachinko gaming machine 1). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the change permission state, the effect control CPU 120 executes the second initialization process (FIG. 8-21) in the change permission state to control the operation at the time of non-detection. The part that executes etc.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the return operation for returning the movable body to the origin position is executed in the change permission state, it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

The gaming machine of the means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 6.
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, a setting means in the modified example 177SG-2) and
A game control means capable of advancing the game so that the advantage for the player is different based on the set value (for example, as shown in the modified example 177SG-2, the CPU 103 performs special symbol normal processing (see FIG. 5). In, a display result judgment table having a different range of judgment values (MR1) assigned to the jackpot according to the set value is selected, and whether or not the variable display result is a jackpot is determined). ,
A setting control means (for example, CPU 103 in the modified example 177SG-2) that can be controlled to a change permission state that permits the change of the set value by the setting means with the start of power supply.
At least, a movable control means capable of controlling a return operation for returning the movable body to the origin position (for example, a portion where the staging control CPU 120 executes the second initialization process shown in FIG. 8-21).
Equipped with
The movable control means is
When the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, control is performed to execute the return operation (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not controlled to the change permission state by the CPU 103 when the power is turned on). , The part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the second initialization process (FIG. 8-21) to execute the operation control at the time of non-detection),
When the change permission state is set, the control for executing the return operation is not performed (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the change permission state by the CPU 103 when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 Does not execute the second initialization process (Fig. 8-21) and does not execute the operation control at the time of non-detection),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the return operation for returning the movable body to the origin position is not executed in the change permission state, it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

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 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 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 gaming machine which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the gaming machine which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. (A) is a front view showing a state in which the movable body of the staging device related to the feature portion of 177SG is in the first position, and (B) is a front view showing a state in which the movable body of the staging device related to the feature portion of 177SG is in the second position. Is. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of the staging apparatus which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG is seen diagonally from the front. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of the staging apparatus which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG is seen from diagonally behind. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the movable body which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG diagonally from the front. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of the movable body which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG is seen from diagonally behind. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the rotating portion related to the characteristic portion of 177SG is in the first protruding position, and (B) is a schematic view showing a state in which the rotating portion related to the characteristic portion of 177SG is in the accommodating position. It is a main part breaking sectional view which shows the structure of the lower part of the movable body which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. (A) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the first drive mechanism related to the feature portion of 177SG, and (B) is a plan view showing the guided member related to the feature portion of 177SG. It is a top view which shows the relationship between the guide groove which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG, the guided member, and a moving body. (A) to (E) are diagrams showing the operation mode of the guided member and the movable portion related to the characteristic portion of the 177SG. (F) to (J) are diagrams showing the operation modes of the guided member and the movable portion related to the characteristic portion of the 177SG. (A) to (C) are schematic explanatory views showing the relationship between the movable body and the image display device related to the feature portion of 177SG. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a movable body related to a feature portion of 177SG is in a descending position, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a movable body related to a feature portion of 177SG is in an ascending position. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating the staging control command related to the feature portion of 177SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table related to the feature portion of 177SG, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots related to the feature portion of 177SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of the operation control at the time of non-detection, the operation control at the time of detection, and the operation control for confirmation of actual operation which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the operation speed and the accessory motor drive mode in the operation of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control concerning the characteristic part of 177SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the staging thing operation processing which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the staging thing storage process which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the accessory motor drive mode which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the super reach type which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG, the button control, and the accessory motor drive mode. (A) and (B) are timing charts showing the relationship between the button operation and the accessory motor related to the feature portion of the 177SG. (A) to (F) are explanatory views which show an example of the operation mode of the movable body in super reach C which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG. (A) to (F) are explanatory views which show an example of the operation mode of the movable body in the super reach D which concerns on the characteristic part of 177SG.

(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 and driven into the game area from a predetermined ball launching device.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

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 each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". 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 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. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, 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, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

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. 2). 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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when the player enters any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. 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. 2), 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 starting 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 left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of an ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. 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 left 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.

Above 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, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

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 the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the 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. Below the upper plate, a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in 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. 2).

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. 2).

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.

(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 ordinary figure", 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 (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 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 gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained and a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or 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, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game 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 game 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 / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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 look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead 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 pseudo-like 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, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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 gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming 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.

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.

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. 3 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. 3, 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 output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). Along with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). 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 S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). 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 such a 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. 4 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 times the jackpot has occurred) 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 (details are provided). See below).

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 passing 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 normal figure hold number.

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. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 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 the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to the effect control board 12. .. 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 of 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 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 starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening to be in the open 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 upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions of the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. 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 to determine whether or not the number of rounds that open the big prize opening has reached the set maximum number of executions, and if the maximum number of executions is reached, the big hit game state. 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.

(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. 6 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. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the look-ahead 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 effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illuminated signals) to the lamp control board 14. 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 control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and 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 control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and 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 control process flag is a 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 7 ”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 various effect controls 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 game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an 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, the game can be executed 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 may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 177SG)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the 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 177SG10 is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched and driven into the game area from a predetermined hitting ball launching device. Further, the game machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 177SG50 having a glass window 177SG50a rotatably around the left side, and the glass door frame 177SG50 can open and close the game area 177SG10. When the glass door frame 177SG50 is closed, the game area 177SG10 can be seen through the glass window 177SG50a.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the game board 2 is formed of a translucent synthetic resin material such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin in a substantially square shape in front view, and has an obstacle to the front surface of the game board. It is composed of a board surface plate 2A provided with nails (not shown), a guide rail 177SG2b, and the like, and a spacer member 2B integrally attached to the back surface side of the board surface plate 2A. The game board 2 is formed of a non-translucent member such as a veneer board in a substantially square shape in front view, and the game board 2 is provided with obstacle nails (not shown), guide rails 177SG2b, etc. on the front game board surface. May be configured.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 8-1). The first special symbol display device 177SG4A and the second special symbol display device 177SG4B for performing the above-mentioned) are provided. These are composed of 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes) or the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

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 177SG4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 177SG4B 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. The opening 177SG2c in the game board 2 is provided with a frame-shaped center decorative frame 177SG51.

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 each decorative symbol display area 177SG5L, 177SG5C, and 177SG5R of "left", "middle", and "right". 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 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. In the display area, the first reserved display image (here, the circle image) corresponding to the first special figure game (variable display of decorative symbols) whose execution is suspended is displayed right-justified, and the execution is suspended. The second hold display image (here, the circle image) corresponding to the second special figure game (variable display of the decorative pattern) is displayed left-justified.

A first reserved storage display area 177SG5D and a second reserved storage display area 177SG5U are set at two locations on the left and right below the display area of the image display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 177SG5D and the second hold storage display area 177SG5U, the hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

Here, the holding of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 177SG6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 177SG6B. ) Generates based on the starting prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the staging symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. It will be done. In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is made into a round white display, and the second starting winning opening is changed to the second starting winning opening. Similarly, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning prize due to the passing (entry) of the game ball is set to a round black display.

In the following description, the first hold storage display area 17'SG5D and the second hold storage display area 177SG5U may be referred to as a hold display area, and the number of hold storages is the first hold storage display area 177SG5D and the second hold. It can be recognized by the number of hold storage displays displayed in the storage display area 177SG5U. Further, the display in which the hold storage displays are collected may be referred to as a hold display.

Whether the hold display in the first hold storage display area 177SG5D and the second hold storage display area 177SG5U is generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize opening, or the second. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be different depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start prize due to the passing (entry) of the game ball through the start prize opening. In this embodiment, "execution" and "implementation" are synonymous.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-1, the number of special symbol reserved storages is identifiablely displayed on the upper and lower portions of the first special symbol display device 177SG4A and the second special symbol display device 177SG4B together with the reserved storage display area. 1 Hold display 177SG25A and 2 hold display 177SG25B are provided. The first hold display 177SG25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold display 177SG25B displays the second special figure hold storage number so as to be identifiable. The first special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The number of reserved storages in the variable display obtained by adding the number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the number of reserved storages of the second special figure is particularly referred to as the total number of reserved storages. The term "special figure holding memory number" usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure holding storage number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number, but in particular, a part of these (for example, for example). It may also refer to the concept of including the number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the number of reserved storages of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved storages).

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 177SG6A and a variable winning ball device 177SG6B are provided.

The winning ball device 177SG6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can always 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 177SG6B is an ordinary electric accessory having a movable plate that is changed to a closed state as a first protruding position and an open state as an retracted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory (see FIG. 8-2). To form a second starting winning opening. In the variable winning ball device 177SG6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable plate is in the first protruding position, so that the movable plate protrudes to the game area 177SG10 side and the game ball is placed in the second starting winning opening. It becomes a closed state without entering (also referred to as a closed state of the second starting winning opening). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 177SG6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by being in the retracted position where the movable plate retracts to the game board 2 side when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. (It is also said that the second start 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.

Below the winning ball device 177SG6A and the variable winning ball device 177SG6B, a special variable winning ball device 177SG7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 177SG7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 8-2), and the large winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state. Form the mouth.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 177SG7, 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 177SG7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball easily enters the big winning door. 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.

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

A normal symbol display 177SG20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 8-1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 177SG20 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.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 177SG41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 177SG41, the normal drawing game is executed.

To the right of the normal symbol display 177SG20, a normal symbol hold display 177SG25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 177SG25C 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, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

An effect device 177SG300 that operates according to the effect is provided between the game board 2 and the image display device 5 provided on the back side thereof.

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 the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the 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. Below the upper plate, a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in 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. 8-2).

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. 8-2).

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.

(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 177SG41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 177SG20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 177SG41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 177SG41 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 ordinary figure", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 177SG6B 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 177SG6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 177SG4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 177SG6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 177SG4B 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 (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 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 gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained and a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or 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 177SG7 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, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game 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 game 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 / or a game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on / off the dots, operating the movable body of the staging device 177SG300, and the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 177SG5L, 177SG5C, and 177SG5R 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 aligned and stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 177SG5L, 177SG5C, and 177SG5R 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 177SG5L, 177SG5C, and 177SG5R of "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 look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead 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 pseudo-like 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)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, 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. 8-2. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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 gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming 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 177SG4A, second special symbol display device 177SG4B, ordinary symbol display device 177SG20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 177SG25A, the second hold display 177SG25B, the normal figure hold display 177SG25C, 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.

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.

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 a movable body of the staging device 177SG300, 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 of the staging device 177SG300 to the drive circuit for driving the movable body of the staging device 177SG300 or the movable body of the staging device 177SG300.

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 audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signal and lamp signal, etc.), control of the movable body of the staging device 177SG300 (supply of the signal for operating the movable body of the staging device 177SG300, etc.) are directed. The control CPU 120 may execute the operation.

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.

(Progress of games, progress of production, etc.)
The game medium (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.

(Progress of the game controlled by the main board 11)
When the game ball flowing down the game area passes through the passing gate 177SG41, the normal drawing game (variable display of the normal symbol) is started. In addition, when the normal map game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another normal map game is already executed or during the following open control, the normal map game is limited to four or the like. Execution is suspended. The reserved Fuzu game is executed when the start condition for starting the Fuzu game is satisfied (other Fuzu games are not executed, the open control is not in progress, etc.). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 177SG41 while the normal number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit, the number of reserved normals does not increase and the passage is invalidated.

The variable display result that is stopped and displayed in the normal figure game includes a normal figure per symbol (for example, a normal figure such as "7") and a normal figure lost symbol (for example, a normal figure such as "-"). .. When the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed (derived), it is when the variable display result is "per normal figure". When the normal map loss symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), it is when the variable display result is "normal map loss".

At the time of "hit the normal figure", the opening control (the second starting winning opening is opened) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the variable winning ball device 177SG6B is set to the tilting position for a predetermined period. In the case of "normal figure loss", the opening control is not performed.

When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 177SG6A, the first special figure game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 177SG6B, the second special drawing game is started. When the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already running or when the game is controlled to the big hit game state described later, four each are used. The execution of the special figure game is suspended up to the upper limit. The reserved special figure game is executed when the start condition for starting the special figure game is satisfied (other special figure games are not executed, the jackpot game state is not in progress, etc.).

When the game ball enters the first start winning opening when the first special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the first special figure reserved memory number does not increase and the entry is invalidated (the entry is invalidated). There may be a prize ball). When the game ball enters the second start winning opening when the second special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the second special figure reserved memory number does not increase and the entry is invalidated (the entry is invalidated). There may be a prize ball).

1st special figure The entry (winning) of a game ball that increases the number of reserved memories into the 1st start winning opening is also called the 1st starting winning. 2nd special figure The entry (winning) of a game ball that increases the number of reserved memories into the 2nd start winning opening is also called the 2nd start winning. These prizes are collectively referred to as the start prize.

The variable display result that is stopped and displayed in the special figure game includes a jackpot symbol (for example, a special symbol such as "3" and "7") and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as "-"). .. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), it is when the variable display result is "big hit". When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), it is when the variable display result is "missing".

When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is "big hit" (specific display result), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is "missing", it is not controlled to the jackpot game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 177SG7 is opened. The open state is until the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9), whichever is earlier. Will be continued. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply called a "round"). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, "15 times") is reached (the big prize opening is closed during the period other than the round game).

For "big hit", big hit types such as "non-probable change" and "probable change" are set. When the jackpot type is "non-probability change", the jackpot symbol of "3" is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot type is "probability change", the jackpot symbol of "7" is stopped and displayed.

In addition, the "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" may be called "probable change big hit", and the "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probable change" may be called "non-probable change big hit". Further, the jackpot gaming state based on the "probability change jackpot" may be referred to as the "probability variation jackpot gaming state". Further, the jackpot gaming state based on the "non-probability variable jackpot" may be referred to as the "non-probability variable jackpot gaming state".

Probability change After the big hit game state is completed, the probability that the variable display result becomes "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to be higher than the normal state. The probabilistic state continues until the next big hit game state is started.

After the probabilistic jackpot gaming state or the non-probabilistic jackpot gaming state is completed, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to be shorter than the normal state. In the time saving state, the end condition of either one of the predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of the special figure game is executed and the next big hit game state is started is satisfied first. Continue until you do.

In the time-saving state, the variable winning ball device 177SG6B is opened and closed in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the non-time-saving state such as the normal state. May be changed to. For example, control to make the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal figure game (the period of variable display of the normal figure, also called the normal figure fluctuation time) shorter than in the normal state, or the variable display in each normal figure game. The variable winning ball device 177SG6B may be changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by a control or the like that improves the probability that the result will be a "normal figure hit" as compared with the normal state. Such control is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). By being controlled to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the gaming state becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The normal state is a gaming state other than an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probabilistic change state, and the variable display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability of becoming a "hit" and the probability that the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" is in 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 predetermined return processing is not executed after the input).

The time saving state is also called "high base", and the gaming state that is not the time saving state is also called "low base" or "non-time saving state". The probabilistic state is also called "high probability", and the gaming state that is not the probable change state is also called "low probability" or "non-probability change".

(Progress of the game controlled by the staging control board 12)

In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 177SG5L, 177SG5C, and 177SG5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the second special figure game is started. Then, the variable display of the decorative pattern (this is also a kind of production) is started. At the timing when the variable display result (also referred to as the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (variable display result) becomes the variable display display result (variable display result) of the decorative symbol. The combination of the three decorative symbols) is also displayed as a stop (derivative display).

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 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 (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as "design") is a display mode in which fluctuations are continuing.

Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display. As the reach effect, normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, super reach C, and super reach D, which have different production modes, are prepared. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of Super Reach D> Super Reach C> Super Reach B> Super Reach A> Normal Reach.

The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, the ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit", and here, the ratio at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol becomes "big hit".

When the variable display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display area 177SG5L, 177SG5C, 177SG5R of "left", "middle", and "right" (for example, "7" at the time of probability variation jackpot, non-probability variation jackpot" At the time of, "6" etc.) are all displayed as a stop.

When the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, and the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. There is. If the variable 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 combination") that is not a big hit combination. ”) May be stopped and displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing various game-related effects such as variable display control of decorative patterns and advance notice effects based on the effect control commands (control information) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. ..

As the advance notice effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 during the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, a big hit advance notice effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit, a reach notice suggesting whether or not to reach, and a stop symbol are used. Multiple notices to be executed at the start of variable display or when reach is established, such as a stop symbol notice to be announced and a latent notice to notify whether the game state is a probability fluctuation state (whether or not it is hidden). include.

Further, in the present embodiment, as various effects including the above notice, it is possible to execute a movable body effect by the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R of the effect device 177SG300 and a combined effect by the speakers 8L, 8R and the game effect lamp 9. .. It should be noted that these various effects are executed, for example, at a predetermined timing during variable display or at a timing when the player operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. In the present embodiment, the effect using the effect device 177SG300 is executed when the super reach is executed (details will be described later).

(Production device 177SG300)
Next, the details of the staging device 177SG300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-3 to 8-15. 8-3 is a front view showing a state in which the movable body of the staging device is in the first position, and FIG. 8-3 is a front view showing the state in which the movable body of the staging device is in the second position. FIG. 8-4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the staging device is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 8-5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the staging device is viewed from diagonally behind. FIG. 8-6 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the movable body is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 8-7 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the movable body is viewed from diagonally behind. 8-8 are schematic views showing a state in which the rotating portion is in the first protruding position, and FIG. 8-8 is a state in which the rotating portion is in the accommodating position. FIG. 8-9 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing the structure of the lower part of the movable body. 8-10 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the first drive mechanism, and FIG. 8B is a plan view showing the guided member. FIG. 8-11 is a plan view showing the relationship between the guide groove, the guided member, and the moving body. 8-12 are views (A) to (E) showing operation modes of the guided member and the movable portion. 8-13 are views (F) to (J) showing operation modes of the guided member and the movable portion. 8-14 are schematic explanatory views showing the relationship between the movable body and the image display device in FIGS. 8-14. 8-15 are explanatory views showing a state in which the movable body is in the descending position and FIG. 8-15 is in the ascending position. 16A16 are explanatory views showing an example of an operation mode of a movable body in Super Reach in FIGS. A16 to F.

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. 8-3 to 8-5, the effect device 177SG300 is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction and the up-down direction with respect to the base frame body 177SG301 formed in the front view square frame shape and the base frame body 177SG301. It has a movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R, a first drive mechanism 177SG303 for moving the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R in the left-right direction, and a second drive mechanism 177SG304 for moving the movable bodies 177SG302L, 177SG302R in the vertical direction. The image display device 5 can be visually recognized through the opening of the base frame body 177SG301. The movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are in contact with each other (or as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B)) at the first position (origin position) separated from each other in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. 8-3 (A). It is possible to move in the left-right direction between the second position (also referred to as the coalescing position) that is close to each other, and at the second position, the descending position shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) and the descending position shown in FIG. 8-3 (B). It is movable in the vertical direction between the ascending position shown, and the orientation (posture) can be changed at the third position between the first position and the second position.

Next, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7. Since the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are formed symmetrically and have almost the same configuration, the left movable body 177SG302L will be described below, and the right side movable body 177SG302R will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the movable body 177SG302L is movable in the left-right direction by the first drive mechanism 177SG303 and is provided in a non-rotatable manner at a position below the moving body 177SG310 and the moving body 177SG310. The guided member 177SG320, which is moved and guided by the guide grooves 177SG380L and 177SG380R, which will be described later, can rotate together with the guided member 177SG320 at an upper position of the moving body 177SG310, and can be rotated in the vertical direction with respect to the moving body 177SG310 and the guided member 177SG320. It has a movable portion 177SG330 provided so as to be movable.

The movable portion 177SG330 can rotate around the pedestal 177SG331 attached to the upper end of the rotating shaft 177SG311 that vertically penetrates the moving body 177SG310 and the guide rod 177SG337 described later above the pedestal 177SG331, and can move in the vertical direction. The rotation base 177SG332, the front cover 177SG333 that covers the front side of the rotation base 177SG332, the rear cover 177SG334 that covers the back side of the rotation base 177SG332, and the rotation base 177SG332 can be rotated in the vertical direction. It is mainly composed of a rotating member 177SG335 provided in the above.

A guide rod 177SG337 facing up and down is erected at the left front corner of the upper surface of the pedestal 177SG331 so that the rotation base 177SG332 can be guided in the up and down direction, and the upper right rear of the pedestal 177SG331. A rotation stop member 177SG336 for restricting rotation around the guide rod 177SG337 is erected at the corner portion. The rotation stop member 177SG336 has a length capable of restricting the rotation of the rotation base 177SG332 from the lowering position to the ascending position, which will be described later.

An LED substrate 177SG339 on which a plurality of movable LEDs 177SG338F are mounted on the front surface so as to be able to irradiate light toward the front is attached to the upper part of the front surface of the rotation base 177SG332. Light is emitted outward through the translucent lens portion 177SG340F formed on the front cover 177SG333. Further, although not particularly shown, a plurality of movable LEDs 177SG338B are mounted on the back surface of the LED substrate 177SG339 so as to be able to irradiate light toward the front. The light is emitted outward through the translucent lens portion 177SG340B formed on the 177SG334.

As shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8, a first rotation shaft 177SG360 facing in the front-rear direction is projected from the lower front portion of the rotation base 177SG332, and the first rotation shaft 177SG360 is provided with the first rotation shaft 177SG360. The first link member 177SG361, one end of which is pivotally supported by the first shaft portion of the rotating member 177SG335 via the pivot shaft 177SG364, is rotatably supported by the first shaft portion. Further, a second rotation shaft 177SG362 is projected below the first rotation shaft 177SG360 on the front surface of the rotation base 177SG332, and one end of the second rotation shaft 177SG362 is a second rotation member 177SG335. A second link member 177SG363 pivotally supported on the two shafts via a pivot 177SG365 is rotatably supported.

An arcuate gear portion 177SG366 is formed on a part of the peripheral edge of the second rotation shaft 177SG362 in the second link member 177SG363, and the gear portion 177SG366 is used for rotation fixed to the back surface of the rotation base 177SG332. A drive gear 177SG368 fixed to a drive shaft of the motor 177SG367 is engaged.

As shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the rotating member 177SG335 has a first protruding position (origin position) protruding downward on the right side with respect to the rotating base 177SG332, and as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B). , Retracted from the first protruding position to the rotation base 177SG332 side, and between the rotation base 177SG332 and the accommodation position (see FIG. 8-8 (B)) in which a part is accommodated between the front cover 177SG333. It is rotatably provided. Further, a second protruding position (see FIG. 8-3 (B)) protruding upward on the right side with respect to the rotation base 177SG332 between the first protruding position (origin position, see FIG. 8-3 (A)) and the accommodating position. ) Can also be stopped.

Specifically, at the first protruding position shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the upper portion of the second link member 177SG363 is slightly tilted to the left and comes into contact with the boss 177SG369 projecting from the rotation base 177SG332 and counterclockwise. By restricting the rotation around, the downward rotation of the rotating member 177SG335 is restricted. Here, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the drive gear 177SG368 is rotated by the rotation motor 177SG376, so that the second link member 177SG363 is rotated clockwise and the pivot shaft 177SG365 is second rotated. While moving in an arc shape centered on the shaft 177SG362, the first link member 177SG361 rotates counterclockwise and the pivot shaft 177SG364 moves in an arc shape centered on the first rotation shaft 177SG360, thereby rotating. The member 177SG335 rotates from the first protruding position to the accommodating position. By pivotally supporting the two locations by the two first link member 177SG361 and the second link member 177SG363 in this way, it is possible to rotate more compactly than rotating around one axis.

At the upper end of the front cover 177SG333, between the fixed rails 177SG350L and 177SG350R (see FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4) extending in the left-right direction on the upper side of the base frame 177SG301 and these fixed rails 177SG350L and 177SG350R. The guide portion 177SG342, which is moved and guided in the left-right direction by the movable rail 177SG351 provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction, is rotatably attached around the shaft portion 177SG343 facing the vertical direction with respect to the rotation base 177SG332.

In this way, the movable portion 177SG330 is vertically attached to the movable base portion 177SG330A and the movable base portion 177SG330A, which are configured by attaching and integrating the front cover 177SG333 and the rear cover 177SG334 on the front and rear surfaces of the rotating base 177SG332. It has a rotating portion 177SG330B made of a rotating member 177SG335 rotatably provided in a direction, and a first state in which the rotating portion 177SG330B is in the first protruding position or the second protruding position, and the rotating portion 177SG330B It is possible to change to the second state in the accommodation position.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3, the movable base portion 177SG330A is half of the airframe of the airplane, the rotating portion 177SG330B is shaped like a blade, the movable body 177SG302L is the right half of the airplane, and the movable body 177SG302R is. It is said to be a model that constitutes the left half of an airplane. On the other hand, on the left and right side portions of the base frame body 177SG301, frame body covers 177SG370L and 177SG370R, which imitate half of an airplane having the translucent lens portions 177SG371L and 177SG371R, are attached, respectively.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are in the first position, the front cover 177SG333 and the frame body cover 177SG370L of the left movable body 177SG302L imitate the right half of the airplane. The first left effect portion is formed, and the front cover 177SG333 and the frame cover 177SG370R of the movable body 177SG302R on the right side form the first right effect portion that imitates the left half of the airplane.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are in the second position, the rear cover 177SG334 of the left movable body 177SG302L and the rear cover 177SG334 of the right movable body 177SG302R are left and right. By arranging them side by side and combining them, a second staging unit that imitates the entire airplane is formed.

Further, in a part of the first left effect section and the first right effect section, a translucent lens section 177SG340F of the front cover 177SG333 and a translucent lens section 177SG371L, 177SG371R of the frame body covers 177SG370L and 177SG370R, which imitate half of the cockpit, are used. The first light emitting unit is configured by the above, and the second light emitting unit is configured by the left and right translucent lens units 177SG340B and 177SG340B that imitate half of the cockpit of the rear cover 177SG334 in a part of the second staging unit. The lens.

As shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 (A), a vertical hole 177SG312 penetrating in the vertical direction is formed in the moving body 177SG310, and a rotation shaft 177SG311 is rotatably inserted into the vertical hole 177SG312. Has been done. The upper portion of the rotating shaft 177SG311 is non-rotatably fitted in the shaft hole 177SG313 formed in the pedestal 177SG331. Further, a horizontal hole 177SG314 penetrating in the left-right direction is formed in the moving body 177SG310 so as not to intersect the vertical hole 177SG312, and a rotation shaft 177SG311 is rotatably inserted into the vertical hole 177SG312.

The rotary shaft 177SG311 is non-rotatably fitted in the shaft hole 177SG313 formed in the pedestal 177SG331 at the upper portion and non-rotatably fitted in the shaft hole 177SG321 of the guided member 177SG320 at the lower portion. That is, since the movable portion 177SG330 and the guided member 177SG320 are integrated via the rotation shaft 177SG311, the guided member 177SG320 constitutes a part of the movable portion 177SG330.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), the guided member 177SG320 is composed of a disk-shaped member centered on a circular shaft hole 177SG321. Contact recesses 177SG322A and 177SG322B that can accommodate the contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B, which will be described later, are formed at two locations on the right side of the peripheral wall at intervals of about 90 degrees, and locking recesses 177SG323 on the left side of the peripheral wall. Is formed. Further, the peripheral wall 177SG322C on the rear side of the contact recess 177SG322A and the peripheral wall 177SG322D on the front side of the contact recess 177SG322B are outward from the arc centered on the shaft hole 177SG321 (see the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 8-10 (B)). The peripheral walls 177SG322E and 177SG322F extending linearly from the tips of the peripheral walls 177SG322C and 177SG322D to the left are substantially parallel to each other. That is, the tip of the peripheral wall 177SG322C, 177SG322E and the tip of the peripheral wall 177SG322D, 177SG322F are formed with rotation restricting portions 177SG325A, 177SG325 protruding outward from the arc centered on the shaft hole 177SG321. The guide member 177SG320 is formed in a non-circular shape.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 to 8-13, linear guide grooves 177SG380L and 177SG380R for laterally guiding the moving body 177SG310 are formed on the upper surface of the member constituting the lower side portion of the base frame body 177SG301. Has been done. Specifically, the guide grooves 177SG380L and 177SG380R are formed in a groove shape that opens upward in a vertical cross-sectional view by the bottom wall 177SG381, the front wall 177SG382, and the rear wall 177SG383, and the guided member 177SG320 is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction. Has been done. The front-rear dimension L1 of the guide grooves 177SG380L and 177SG380R is slightly longer than the diameter 2R of the guided member 177SG320, and shorter than the dimension L2 passing through the apex and center of the rotation restricting portions 177SG325A and 177SG325 in the guided member 177SG320. (2R <L1 <L2).

At the left and right ends of each of the guide grooves 177SG380L and 177SG380R, the movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R are movable with a transmission gear group 177SG392R that is locked to the locking recess 177SG323 of the guided member 177SG320 when the movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R are located at the first position. A locking piece 177SG324B, which is locked to the locking recess 177SG323 of the guided member 177SG320 when the body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is located at the second position, is provided, and the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R first position and Regulate rotation in the second position.

At substantially the center of the bottom wall 177SG381 in the longitudinal direction, columnar contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B are erected in the vicinity of the rear wall 177SG383 in a state of being separated from each other by a predetermined dimension in the left-right direction. Further, the portions corresponding to the contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B in the rear wall 177SG383 are bulged to the rear side, and as will be described later, the rotation restricting portions 177SG325A and 177SG325 can be accommodated when the guided member 177SG320 rotates. Recesses 177SG386A and 177SG386B are formed inside. Further, a bearing portion 177SG387 is formed between the left and right guide grooves 177SG380L and 177SG380R.

The first drive mechanism 177SG303 includes a drive shaft 177SG390L, 177SG390R for moving the moving body 177SG310, a moving motor 117SG391L, 117SG391R for rotating the drive shaft 177SG390L, 177SG390R around the axis, and a moving motor 117SG1. It is mainly composed of a transmission gear group 177SG392L and 177SG392R including a plurality of driven gears that transmit the power of 117SG391R to the drive shafts 177SG390L and 177SG390R.

In the first drive mechanism 117SG303, the origin detection sensor 177SG401 capable of detecting that the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are arranged at the origin position (first position) and the movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R are united positions (second). A coalescence detection sensor 177SG402 capable of detecting that it is arranged at the position) is provided, and the origin detection sensor 177SG401 and the coalescence detection sensor 177SG402 are connected to the effect control board 12.

The drive shafts 177SG390L and 177SG390R extend in the left-right direction along the upper side of the front wall 177SG382, one end is pivotally supported by the central bearing portion 177SG387, and the other end is a shaft on the left and right sides of the guide groove 177SG380L, 177SG380R. It is supported. A moving body 177SG310 is inserted into the drive shafts 177SG390L and 177SG390R via the lateral hole 177SG314, and the concave groove 177SG390A spirally formed on the peripheral surface of the drive shafts 177SG390L and 177SG390R has the inner circumference of the lateral hole 177SG314. The locking portion 177SG315 projecting from the surface is slidably locked. Therefore, in the moving body 177SG310, the guided member 177SG320 connected via the rotation shaft 177SG311 is guided so as to be movable in the left-right direction by the guide grooves 177SG380L and 177SG380R, and the rotation around the drive shafts 177SG390L and 177SG390R is restricted. Therefore, the drive shafts 177SG390L and 177SG390R rotate to move in the left-right direction.

Next, the operation mode of the first drive mechanism 177SG303 and the movable body 177SG302L will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13. Since the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are symmetrical and have almost the same operation mode, only the operation mode of the movable body 177SG302L will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), when the movable body 177SG302L is in the first position, the guided member 177SG320 is in a state where the transmission gear group 177SG392R is locked to the locking recess 177SG323 at the left end of the guide groove 177SG380L. Is maintained at. At this time, in the movable portion 177SG330, the front cover 177SG333 faces forward, and the rotating portion 177SG330B is located at the first protruding position.

As shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), the moving body 177SG310 moves toward the right side by rotating the drive shaft 177SG390L by the moving motor 117SG391L. At this time, in the guided member 177SG320, the rotation around the rotation shaft 177SG311 is restricted by the peripheral wall 177SG322E approaching substantially parallel to the front wall 177SG382 and the peripheral wall 177SG322F approaching substantially parallel to the rear wall 177SG383. Therefore, the movable portion 177SG330 moves to the right without changing its direction. Then, when the peripheral wall 177SG322C moves to the third position between the first position and the second position, the peripheral wall 177SG322C abuts on the contact boss 177SG385A.

As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (C) and 8-12 (D), the contact boss 177SG385A is arranged at a position shifted rearward from the movement locus of the rotation shaft 177SG311 which is the center of the guided member 177SG320. As a result, the moving body 177SG310 continues to move to the right, and when the peripheral wall 177SG322C abuts on the contact boss 177SG385A at the third position, it moves to the right while maintaining the corresponding contact state. As a result, the guided member 177SG320 rotates counterclockwise around the contact boss 177SG385A. Further, as shown in the enlarged view in FIG. 8-12 (C), the tip of the rotation restricting portion 177SG325A is accommodated in the accommodating recess 177SG386A, so that the guided member 177SG320 can rotate in the guide groove 177SG380L. .. Further, as the guided member 177SG320 rotates, the contact boss 177SG385A is accommodated in the contact recess 177SG322A.

As shown in FIG. 8-12 (E), when the peripheral wall 177SG322C abuts on the abutting boss 177SG385A and then the guided member 177SG320 rotates about 90 degrees, the peripheral wall 177SG322C abuts on the abutting boss 177SG385A. As it is, the peripheral wall 177SG322D of the contact recess 177SG322B comes into contact with the contact boss 177SG385B.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (F) to 8-13 (H), the moving body 177SG310 continues to move to the right, so that the peripheral wall 177SG322C is in contact with the contact boss 177SG385A. Although it is released, the guided member 177SG320 rotates counterclockwise around the contact boss 177SG385B by continuing to move to the right while maintaining the state in which the peripheral wall 177SG322D is in contact with the contact boss 177SG385B. To go. Further, as shown in the enlarged view in FIG. 8-13 (H), the tip of the rotation restricting portion 177SG325B is accommodated in the accommodating recess 177SG386B, so that the guided member 177SG320 is allowed to rotate. Further, as the guided member 177SG320 rotates, the contact boss 177SG385B is accommodated in the contact recess 177SG322B.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (I), with the rotation of the guided member 177SG320 by about 180 degrees, the movable portion 177SG330 integrated with the guided member 177SG320 is about 180 degrees around the rotation shaft 177SG311. The orientation (posture) is changed by rotating. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (B) to 8-13 (I), two contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B are arranged apart from each other in the moving direction of the movable body 177SG302L, and the peripheral wall 177SG322C is used for contact. The state of contact with the boss 177SG385A is released, and the peripheral wall 177SG322D abuts on the contact boss 177SG385B, so that the rotation is continuously performed.

As shown in FIG. 8-13 (J), after the contact state of the peripheral wall 177SG322D from the contact boss 177SG385B is released, the peripheral wall 177SG 322D moves to the right without changing its direction. At this time, the guided member 177SG320 is restricted from rotating around the rotation shaft 177SG311 by the peripheral wall 177SG322F approaching substantially parallel to the front wall 177SG382 and the peripheral wall 177SG322E approaching substantially parallel to the rear wall 177SG383. Therefore, the movable portion 177SG330 moves to the right without changing its direction. When the movable body 177SG302L reaches the second position, the guided member 177SG320 is maintained in a state where the locking piece 177SG324B is locked to the locking recess 177SG323 at the right end portion of the guide groove 177SG380L. At this time, in the movable portion 177SG330, the rear cover 177SG334 faces forward and the rotating portion 177SG330B is located at the storage position.

Although details of the operation mode when the movable body 177SG302L moves from the second position to the first position are omitted, the movable body 177SG 302L rotates in the opposite direction to the movement from the first position to the second position to change the direction. It will be.

In this way, the movable body 177SG 302L came into contact with the contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B at the third position on the way from the first position to the second position or from the second position to the first position. By continuing to move to the right or left while maintaining the state, the guided member 177SG320 rotates about 180 degrees, so that the direction (posture) of the movable portion 177SG330 changes from forward (first posture) to backward (second posture). ) Is changed.

Next, the positional relationship between the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R and the image display device 5 and the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-14.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are in the first position, the rotating portion 177SG330B is in the first protruding position. Since the distance dimension L3 from the rotary shaft 177SG311 to the display screen of the image display device 5 is shorter than the length dimension L4 from the rotary shaft 177SG311 to the tip of the rotary portion 177SG330B at the first protruding position (L3 < L4) When the movable portion 177SG330 tries to rotate at the third position while the rotating portion 177SG330B protrudes to the first protruding position in the first state, the rotating portion 177SG330B comes into contact with the display screen of the image display device 5. It ends up.

Further, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are in the second position, the rotating portion 177SG330B is in the second protruding position. Since the distance dimension L3 from the rotary shaft 177SG311 to the display screen of the image display device 5 is shorter than the length dimension L5 from the rotary shaft 177SG311 to the tip of the rotary portion 177SG330B at the second protruding position (L3 < L5) When the movable portion 177SG330 tries to rotate at the third position while the rotating portion 177SG330B protrudes to the second protruding position in the first state, the rotating portion 177SG330B comes into contact with the display screen of the image display device 5. It ends up.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (C), before the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R rotate, that is, before reaching the third position, the rotating portion 177SG330B is moved to the first protruding position or the second protruding position. By moving the movable portion 177SG330 from the first state to the second state, the separation dimension L3 from the rotation shaft 177SG311 to the display screen of the image display device 5 is the accommodation position from the rotation shaft 177SG311. Since the length to the tip of the rotating portion 177SG330B is longer than the length L6 (L3> L6), the rotating portion 177SG330B is prevented from coming into contact with the display screen of the image display device 5 when rotating. To.

Next, the second drive mechanism 177SG304 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-4, 8-5, and 8-15. As shown in FIGS. 8-4 and 8-5, the second drive mechanism 177SG304 includes an elevating motor 177SG305 fixed to a mounting member 177SG308 attached to the back surface of the upper side of the base frame 177SG301 and an elevating motor 177SG305. It has a driven gear 177SG306 that meshes with the drive gear 177SG305A, and a connecting slot 177SG307A in which one end is pivotally supported by the mounting member 177SG308 and a connecting shaft 177SG306A projecting near the peripheral edge on the front surface of the driven gear 177SG306 is inserted. It has an elevating arm 177SG307, which is pivotally supported by a movable rail 177SG351 at its tip.

The movable rail 177SG351 is vertically oriented by inserting guide rollers 177SG352 and 177SG352 provided on the left and right sides of the rear surface into a pair of left and right elevating guides 177SG353,177SG353 that face up and down formed on the upper side of the base frame 177SG301. I'm being guided. Further, a long hole 177SG354 for inserting a connecting shaft between the tip of the elevating arm 177SG307 and the movable rail 177SG351 is formed between the elevating guides 177SG353 and 177SG353 in the vertical direction. In the second drive mechanism 177SG304 configured in this way, the movable rail 177SG351 moves in the vertical direction by rotating the elevating arm 177SG307 around one end by the elevating motor 177SG305.

Next, the main board 11 and the staging control board 12 in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment will be described. The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

FIG. 8-16 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the staging control command used in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment. 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. 8-16 (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. 8-16 (A), the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special diagram in the first special symbol display device 177SG4A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 177SG4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variablely displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 177SG5L, 177SG5C, and 177SG5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (variation time) such as a 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. 8-16 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "miss" or "big hit" and the variable display result are displayed. Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is set in the case of "big hit".

In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a preliminary determination result 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 and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 177SG5L, 177SG5C, and 177SG5R 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 A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state 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 jackpot end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

In the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result specification command. .. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship 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, different EXT data correspond to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "16") in the normal open big hit state or the short-term open big hit state, for example. Is 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 177SG6A 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 177SG4A 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 177SG6B 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 177SG4B 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 display the special figure hold storage number identifiable in the first hold storage display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable in the second hold storage display area 5U or the like. The first hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start 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.

FIG. 8-17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-17, in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, 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, and the fluctuation pattern determination are used. Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR3 and the random number value MR4 for determining the display result of the normal map are 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. The CPU 103 is one of the random numbers MR1 to MR4 by updating various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown). Numerical data indicating the unit 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 is used to determine the jackpot type to be one of "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation" when the variation display result is "big hit". It is a random value, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation 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 "missing normal figure". It is a random value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 8-18 shows a variation pattern in the feature portion 177SG of the present embodiment. In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is "missing", the variation display mode of the decorative pattern corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", respectively. In addition, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the fluctuation display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and varies. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern 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 loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is called a jackpot fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and a super reach in which super reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, super reach C, and super reach D are executed. There is a fluctuation pattern. Although the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment provides only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal reach A, the normal reach B, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided as described above. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, 5 or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach E and super reach F may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-18, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment is set shorter than the super reach variation pattern. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach reach effect such as super reach A to super reach D is executed in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, the super reach effect of super reach D is executed. The fluctuation pattern has the longest special figure fluctuation time, followed by the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of Super Reach C is executed, the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of Super Reach B is executed, and Super Reach A. The special figure fluctuation time is set longer in the order of the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of is executed.

In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, the expectation of a big hit is set so that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" in the order of super reach D, super reach C, super reach B, super reach A, and normal reach. Therefore, in the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are referred to as, for example, a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, and the like. Instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after determining first, only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and 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 variations. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value for determining the pattern type, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

It should be noted that the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach C is executed and the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach D is executed in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment are both the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R during the variation display. Is a fluctuation pattern that moves (moves) from the origin position to the coalescing position, but the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of Super Reach C is executed may be selected only during the time saving control (high base). On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach D is executed is a fluctuation pattern that may be selected regardless of whether or not the time reduction control is in progress.

Further, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach C is a fluctuation pattern in which the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved from the origin position to the coalescing position while the push button 31B is operated, while the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is. This is a variation pattern in which the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved from the origin position to the united position regardless of the operation of the push button 31B (see FIGS. 8-28). In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the super reach C exemplifies a mode in which the variation pattern is selected only during the time saving control (high base), but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, the variation pattern of the super reach C may be provided in the case of being selected during the normal state (low base).

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the variation display is executed in the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach D is executed, the variation display result is lost. In other words, the present invention exemplifies a mode in which the variable display result is always a big hit when the variable display is executed in the variable pattern in which the super reach effect of Super Reach D is executed. The present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which the variation display result is lost even when the variation display is executed in the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach D is executed. ..

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. .. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, and a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIGS. 8-18. The table data and the like that make up the variation pattern table to be stored are stored.

FIG. 8-19 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The individual display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 177SG4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 177SG4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It's a table.

In the display result determination table of the feature unit 177SG of 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 display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state. It is the judgment data to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the feature unit 177SG of 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). , 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 feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment). About 1/30 in the feature portion 177SG of the form). That is, in the display result determination table, there is a probability that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), it is determined to be 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 as to be high.

FIG. 8-20 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table of the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment determines the jackpot type based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as "big hit". A table that is referenced to determine one of several types. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variation is displayed (variable) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 177SG4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol). The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot B" depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the symbol display device 177SG4B. It is assigned to multiple types of jackpots such as ".

Here, the jackpot type in the feature section 177SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-20 (B). In the feature section 177SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is set after the end of the jackpot gaming state. High-accuracy control and time-saving control are executed to shift to the high-accuracy high-base state. Probability change jackpot A and probability-variable jackpot B, and after the end of the jackpot game state, only time-saving control is executed to shift to the low-accuracy high-base state. Non-probability change jackpot is set.

In the big hit game state by "probability change big hit A" and the big hit game state by "non-probability change big hit", as described above, there are 16 rounds (so-called) that change the special variable winning ball device 177SG7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player. 16 rounds), a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit game state by the "probability change big hit B", as described above, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 177SG7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, the "probability change jackpot A" may be referred to as a 16-round (16R) probability variation jackpot, and the "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5-round (5R) probability variation jackpot.

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

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state by the "non-probability variable jackpot" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment), or the predetermined number of times. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before the special figure game of the number of times is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-20 (A), "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B" are used depending on whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map. The allocation of judgment values for the jackpot type is different. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the determination value in a predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B" with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 177SG4A is satisfied. In the case of Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variable jackpot B" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the jackpot type to the short-term open jackpot state with a small number of rounds by setting the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B". In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 177SG6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open jackpot state in which the number of prize balls obtained is small and the game interest is reduced. It can be prevented.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-20 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is determined by whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same regardless of whether they are present or not, the probability of becoming a non-probable big hit and the probability of becoming a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is said that.

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

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

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be selected from among the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is "big hit", and the special figure display result is "missing". A fluctuation pattern determination table for loss, which is used when it is determined in advance to do so, is prepared in advance.

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach A jackpot (PB1-2), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach B jackpot (PB1-3), and the super reach D. For each variation pattern of the jackpot variation pattern (PB1-5), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B, the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach A jackpot (PB1-2), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach B jackpot (PB1-3), and the time reduction control are in progress. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-4) of the super reach C jackpot corresponding to. In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, when the type of the jackpot is "probability variation jackpot A" or "probability variation jackpot B", the super reach B is easily determined, and the type of jackpot is In the case of "non-probability jackpot", the super reach A is assigned so that it can be easily determined, and when the fluctuation pattern of super reach B is executed, "probability variation jackpot A" or "probability variation jackpot B" is executed. It is possible to raise the expectation of the player that it may be.

Further, the loss pattern determination table is used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less, and the loss pattern determination table A is used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4. The variation pattern determination table B for loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and the high base state in which the time saving control is implemented. The fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach A loss (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of B loss. Further, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a super reach corresponding to a total reserved storage number of 2 to 4 are obtained. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of A loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach B loss (PA2-3). ing. Further, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a super reach corresponding to a total reserved storage number of 5 to 8 are obtained. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of A loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach B loss (PA2-3). ing. Further, in the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of the super reach A loss corresponding to the time reduction control (PA1-4). PA2-2), fluctuation pattern of super reach B loss (PA2-3), fluctuation pattern of super reach C loss (PA2-4), a predetermined disturbance within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take. A numerical value is assigned as a judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 8-18, the variation time of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further, the variation pattern (PA1). The fluctuation time of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter than that of -2). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. Occasionally, by winning a start, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize that is not stored on hold to occur, and when the number of stored memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed because the variable display time becomes long.

Next, the operation of the staging control board 12 in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 first clears the RAM area, sets various initial values, and initially sets a timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms). The first initialization process (177SGS050) and the second initialization process (177SGS051) for returning the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to the origin position and confirming the operation are performed, and the processes of S73 to S77 shown in FIG. 6 are performed. Run.

Here, the second initialization process will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-22 and 8-23. FIG. 8-22 is a schematic explanatory view showing operation modes of non-detection operation control, detection operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the staging control CPU 120. 8-23 is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation in (A), an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the operation control at the time of detection, and (C) in the operation control at the time of non-detection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the control speed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-22, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are provided so as to be able to reciprocate between the origin position (first position) and the union position (second position), respectively, and are provided so as to be able to reciprocate from the origin position to the union position. The forward movement to the (second position) and the return movement from the combined position to the origin position are performed by the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R by executing the effect movement operation process and the effect storage process described later by the effect control CPU 120. This is an actual operation mode.

In the effect control CPU 120, when the detected portion of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302 is not detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401 when the second initialization process is executed, that is, the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302 is for some reason (for example, transfer or transfer). If it has moved from the origin position when it was installed on the game island, or if it could not return to the origin during the previous operation (for example, during the execution of the production, the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302 due to step-out, failure, catching, etc. of the motor. A position other than the origin position (for example, when a movable body error (operation abnormality) such as the return to the origin cannot be confirmed or the operation cannot be performed), or when the machine moves from the origin position due to vibration of the game machine). When it is at a predetermined position between the origin position and the united position, such as the position indicated by the black circle corresponding to the non-detection operation control in FIG. 8-22, the non-detection operation control for returning to the origin is executed. When this non-detection operation control is executed, since the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302 are located at positions away from the origin position, the only operation is to move the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302 toward the origin position.

Further, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302 are detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401 when the second initialization process is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the detection operation control.

For example, so that the detected portion of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302 is reliably detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401, the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401 and the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302 are directed toward the origin position. When a predetermined operable range (for example, play) is set before the operation is restricted, the origin is returned and the position is further shifted to the back side from the position detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401. May stop at position. Therefore, even if the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor, the operation control at the time of detection is performed to return the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302 to the more accurate origin position.

In this detection operation control, it is necessary to move the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302 to a position away from the origin position and then return to the origin position in order to temporarily release the detection state of the detected portion by the origin detection sensor 177SG401. Since it is not necessary to move to the united position, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved from the origin position to the detection operating position near the origin position, and then returned to the origin position. That is, the reciprocating operation is performed at a shorter distance than the actual operation.

Further, the staging control CPU 120 executes the actual operation confirmation operation control after executing the non-detection time operation control or the detection time operation control in the second initialization process. The operation control for confirming the actual operation is the same as the actual operation actually performed in the effect using the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R (movable body effect and the like described later).

Next, the control speeds set when the staging control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control will be compared. The speeds shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A), 8-23 (B), and 8-23 (C) are controls set by the staging control CPU 120 to operate the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R. The speed is different from the actual operating speed of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R. That is, for example, when operating the predetermined movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R, even if the same control speed is set for one moving section and another moving section between the origin position and the united position, one moving section. Movable bodies 177SG302L, 177SG302R when the mode is different between and other moving sections (for example, a section with and without a spring, a straight section and a curved section), and when ascending and descending even in the same moving section. The operating speed when the is actually operated may differ from the control speed. Further, even if the same control speed is set for the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R, if there are differences in the size, weight, operating mode, operating distance, driving mechanism, etc. of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R, each movable body 177SG302L , 177SG302R The actual operating speeds are not always the same. When operating a plurality of movable bodies 177SG302L, 177SG302R with stepping motors having the same performance, even if the same control speed is set for each movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R, the size, weight, and size of each movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R When there are differences in the operating mode, operating distance, driving mechanism, etc., the actual operating speeds of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are not necessarily the same.

As shown in FIG. 8-23 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 executes the actual operation check operation control, the set actual operation check process data corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer. The movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated based on the control speed set in the above. Specifically, control is performed to accelerate from the origin position and then decelerate to stop at the union position, and to accelerate from the union position and then decelerate to stop at the origin position. That is, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation for confirming that each movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R can operate normally, the speed priority mode (moving motor 177SG391L, which will be described later) is performed between the origin position and the united position. As a mode in which the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R can be moved at high speed (maximum speed) instead of the small torque of 177SG391R, see FIG. 8-27), the control speeds of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are changed in the order of low speed → high speed → low speed. Change. That is, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R effect of each movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R, the minimum speed (low speed) which is the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed faster than the minimum speed. Since each movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R is controlled to operate at a speed within the range of (high speed), the minimum speed (low speed), which is the first speed, and the said The movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are controlled to operate at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed, which is faster than the minimum speed.

That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are the actual operating speeds of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R, and the control speeds are controlled so as to be the minimum speed and the maximum speed as the operating speeds. Will be set. In the following, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated based on the minimum control speed, they operate at the minimum speed, and when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated based on the maximum control speed, they operate at the maximum speed. It will be explained as if it works.

Here, the control speed is set so that the operation speeds of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R during acceleration and deceleration are the minimum speeds in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. Further, when returning to the origin position after moving to the coalescing position, the movable body 177SG302L, is controlled so as to have the lowest speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation for a longer time than when stopping at the coalescing position. After the 177SG302R is surely decelerated, the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401.

As shown in FIG. 8-23 (B), when the effect control CPU 120 executes the detection operation control, it will be described later in the period of moving from the origin position to the union position and the period of moving from the union position to the origin position. As a torque priority mode (a mode in which the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved at a low speed (minimum speed) instead of the large torque of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R, see FIG. 8-27), the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation is always performed. The movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are controlled to operate at (first speed). That is, the effect control CPU 120 has a speed in which the maximum speed in the detection operation control as the first operation control is equal to or less than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment). Then, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are always set based on the lowest control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control so as to be the same speed as the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). Control to operate.

Further, in the case of the operation control at the time of detection, since the operating distance of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R is shorter than that of the actual operation confirmation operation control, the control speed when accelerated in the actual operation confirmation operation control, that is, the operation is performed at a high speed. , The movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R, etc. are damaged by the impact when the origin detection sensor 177SG401 cannot reliably detect the detected part or the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R returns to the origin position and the movement is restricted. Therefore, control is performed so that the operation is performed at the lowest speed in the operation control for confirming the actual operation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-23 (C), when the staging control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control, it is moved from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the united position to the origin position. As a torque priority mode (see FIG. 8-27), which will be described later, the operation is always controlled to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. That is, the effect control CPU 120 has a maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control, which is equal to or less than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (this implementation). In the feature unit 177SG of the above form, it is always based on the lowest control speed among the control speeds set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation so as to be the same speed as the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation). Control is performed to operate the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R.

In this case, since it is unknown how far the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are from the origin position, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are located near the origin position, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. When operated at the control speed when accelerating, that is, at high speed, the origin detection sensor 177SG401 cannot reliably detect the detected part when the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R returns to the origin position, or the movable body 177SG302L from a short distance. , The movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R, etc. may be damaged by the impact when the 177SG302R returns to the origin position and the movement is restricted. ..

As described above, in the feature unit 117SG of the present embodiment, in the second initialization process, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved at high speed (maximum speed) instead of the torque of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R being small. By executing the actual operation confirmation operation control in the speed priority mode, the actual operation confirmation operation control can be completed quickly.

On the other hand, in the second initialization process, instead of the large torque of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved at a low speed (minimum speed). By executing the time motion control, it is possible to obtain a torque larger than the torque required for rotation when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R move toward the origin position, so that the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R move to the origin position. It is possible to reliably move the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to the origin position while preventing them from stopping without rotating on the way.

8-24 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing in FIG. 7. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the respective values of the process timer, the variable time timer, and the variable control timer by -1 (177SGS301, 177SGS302, 177SGS303). The process timer, the variable time timer, and the variable control timer are values set in the variable display start setting process in FIG. 7 in order to execute the effect during the variable display.

In 177SG304, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timered out. If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (177SGS305). That is, in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 7, the process timer is set by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table set according to the variation pattern of the variation display to be executed in the process timer. Start again (177SGS306). Further, the control state for the staging device (staging component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (177SGS307). On the other hand, when the process timer is not timer-out, the effect device (for effect) is according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.). The control of the component) is executed (177SGS308).

After the execution of 177SGS307 or 177SGS308, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process data being executed is the process data of super reach C, that is, whether or not the variation display is being executed in the variation pattern of super reach C. (177SGS310). If the process data being executed is not the process data of Super Reach C (177SGS310; N), the process proceeds to 177SGS321, and if the process data being executed is the process data of Superreach C (177SGS310; Y), the movable body 177SG302L , 177SG302R is determined whether or not it is the operation acceptance start timing of the push button 31B for moving the push button 31B from the origin position to the united position (177SGS311).

When it is the operation acceptance start timing of the push button 31B (177SGS311; Y), the push button operation promotion image 177SGZ1 (FIG. 8-30 (A)) prompts the player to operate the push button 31B in the image display device 5. See) and proceeds to (177SGS312) and 177SGS313. If it is not the operation acceptance start timing of the push button 31B (177SGS311; N), the process proceeds to 177SGS313 without executing the process of 177SGS312.

In the 177SGS313, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B is in the operation acceptance period (177SGS313). When the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is in progress (177SGS313; Y), the staging accessory operation process for operating the accessory (movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R) is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B (177SGS314). ), Proceed to 177SGS320.

Further, when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is not in progress (177SGS313; N), it is determined whether or not it is the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B (177SGS315). When it is the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B (177SGS315; Y), the display of the push button operation promotion image 177SGZ1 in the image display device 5 is terminated (177SGS316), and the accessory operation started flag described later is set. If so, the accessory operation start flag is cleared (177SGS317), and the process proceeds to 177SGS318.

If it is not the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B in 177SGS315 (177SGS315; N), the process proceeds to 177SGS318 without executing the processes of 177SGS316 and 177SGS317.

Then, in the 177SGS318, the staging control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B has already elapsed (177SGS318). If it is before the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B has elapsed (177SGS318; N), the process proceeds to 177SGS321, and if it is after the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B has elapsed (177SGS318; Y), the origin detection sensor 177SG401 is further advanced. Is ON, that is, whether or not the detected portion of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302 is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401 (177SGS319).

When the origin detection sensor 177SG401 is ON (177SGS319; Y), the process proceeds to 177SGS321, and when the origin detection sensor 177SG401 is OFF (177SGS319; N), the accessory (movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R) is moved from the combined position to the origin position. The effect object storage process for moving and storing the effect (177SGS320) is executed, and the process proceeds to 177SGS321.

In the 177SGS321, the staging control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation control timer is out of the timer (177SGS321). When the fluctuation control timer is out of the timer (177SGS321; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is displayed on the next display screen of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right (30 ms after the previous display switching time of the decorative symbol). Image data of the power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (177SGS322). In this way, the image display device 5 realizes fluctuation control of the decorative pattern. The display control unit 123 transmits a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the image display device 5. Output. In this way, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative symbol in the variation of the decorative symbol. Further, the predetermined value is reset to the fluctuation control timer (177SGS323).

Further, when the fluctuation control timer is not timer-out (177SGS321; N), after the execution of 177SGS323, the staging control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer is timer-out (177SGS324). If the variable time timer is out of the timer, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (S173) (177SGS326). Even if the variable time timer is not timer-out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (177SGS325; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is waited for per special figure (waiting process for the special figure). It is updated to the value corresponding to S173) (177SGS326). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not out of the timer, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time elapses (at the end of the variation of the special symbol).

In the process table used for controlling the variation of the decorative symbol, the process data during the variation display of the decorative symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the decorative symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the processing of 177SGS304 times out, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the effect control of the decorative symbol based on the process table ends. do.

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing an example of the staging accessory operation process in the variable display during staging process shown in FIG. 8-24. In the staging accessory operation process, the staging control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the push button 31B is operated (177SGS331). When the push button 31B is operated (177SGS331; Y), it is further determined whether or not the accessory operating flag indicating that the accessory (movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R) is operating is set (177SGS332). ). When the accessory operating flag is not set (177SGS332; N), it is determined whether or not the coalescence detection sensor 177SG402 is ON, that is, whether or not the movement of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to the coalescing position is completed. Judgment (177SGS333).

When the coalescence detection sensor 177SG402 is ON (177SGS333; Y), the staging accessory operation process is completed, and when the coalescing detection sensor 177SG402 is OFF (177SGS333; N), that is, to the coalescing position of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R. If the movement of the movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R has been started based on the operation of the push button 31B even once during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, the accessory operation started flag indicating that the movement of the movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R has been started. Is set or not (177SGS334).

When the accessory operation started flag is not set (177SGS334; N), the output of the operation instruction in the speed priority mode is started for the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R (177SGS335). Further, the effect operation operation process is terminated by setting the accessory operation start flag and the accessory operation flag indicating that the accessory (movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R) is in operation (177SGS336, 177SG337).

As shown in FIGS. 8-27, the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment reduce the torque in response to the operation instruction from the effect control CPU 120, while the movable body 177SG302L, The speed priority mode that can move the 177SG302R at high speed and low urging force, and the torque priority that can move the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R at low speed and high urging force while increasing the torque compared to the speed priority mode. It can be driven by mode.

Returning to FIG. 8-25, when the accessory operation started flag is set in 177SGS334 (177SGS334; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the origin detection sensor 177SG401 is ON, that is, at least once. Although the operation of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R was started based on the operation of the push button 31B, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R were moved from the origin position due to the fact that the operation of the push button 31B was not continuously executed. It is determined whether or not the state is hardly moved (177SGS338).

When the origin detection sensor 177SG401 is ON (177SGS338; Y), the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are located near the origin position, that is, they rotate while moving from the origin position to the coalescing position (FIG. 8-12 to 8-13), based on the fact that sufficient acceleration can be obtained, the output of the operation instruction in the speed priority mode to the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R is started (177SGS335). , Set the accessory operation started flag and proceed to 177SGS337 (177SGS336). On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor 177SG401 is OFF (177SG338; N), the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are separated from the origin position, that is, they rotate on the way from the origin position to the coalescing position ( Based on the possibility that sufficient acceleration for (see FIGS. 8-12 to 8-13) cannot be obtained, the output of the operation instruction in the torque priority mode is output to the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R. It starts (177SGS339), sets the accessory operating flag, and ends the effect accessory operation processing (177SGS337).

Further, when the accessory operating flag is set in the 177SGS332 (177SGS332; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the coalescence detection sensor 177SG402 is ON, that is, the coalescing position of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R. It is determined whether or not the movement to is completed (177SGS340). When the coalescence detection sensor 177SG402 is OFF (177SGS340; N), the output of the operation instruction in the speed priority mode or the operation instruction in the torque priority mode to the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R is continued by ending the effect operation operation process. Then, the operations of the movable bodies 177SGS302L and 177SGS302R are continuously executed. When the coalescence detection sensor 177SG402 is ON (177SGS340; Y), the movement motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are stopped by outputting a stop instruction to the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R (177SGS342). The flag during operation of the accessory is cleared (177SGS343), and the effect operation process of the accessory is terminated.

When the push button 31B is not operated in the 177SGS331 (177SGS331; N), it is determined whether or not the accessory operating flag is set (177SGS341). When the accessory operating flag is set (177SGS341; Y), that is, when the operation of the push button 31B is completed while the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operating, a stop instruction is given to the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R. Is output to stop the driving of the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R (177SGS342), clear the flag during operation of the accessory (177SGS343), and end the effect operation operation process.

In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, whether or not the origin detection sensor 177SG401 is ON, that is, movable when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved toward the united position in the effect processing. The present invention exemplifies a mode in which the drive modes for driving the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are different based on the positions where the bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are arranged. In the process, the drive mode for driving the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R is changed based on the number of times the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B (for example, when the push button 31B is operated for the first time). May drive the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R in the speed priority mode, and drive the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R in the torque priority mode when the push button 31B is operated for the second time or later). ..

8-26 is a flowchart showing an example of the staging accessory storage process in the variable display during staging process shown in FIG. 8-24. In the effect storage process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the accessory operation flag is set (177SGS351). When the accessory operating flag is set (177SGS351; Y), the movement motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are stopped by outputting a stop instruction to the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R (177SGS370). The flag during operation of the accessory is cleared (177SGS371), and the effect storage process is terminated.

Further, when the accessory operating flag is not set (177SGS351; N), whether or not the accessory storing flag indicating that the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operating toward the origin position is set. (177SGS352). When the accessory storage flag is not set (177SGS352; N), that is, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are not operating toward the origin position, the accessory (movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R) is stored (origin). It is determined whether or not it is in the period of starting (movement toward the position) (177SGS353).

When it is outside the period for starting the storage of the accessory (177SGS353; N), the staging accessory storage process is finished, and when the period for starting the storage of the accessory is in progress (177SGS353; Y), the coalescence detection sensor 177SG402 is used. It is determined whether or not it is ON, that is, whether or not the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are arranged at the united position (177SGS354). When the coalescence detection sensor 177SG402 is ON, it is possible to obtain sufficient acceleration for the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to rotate (see FIGS. 8-12 to 8-13) when moving from the coalescing position to the origin position. Based on what can be done, the operation instruction in the speed priority mode is output to the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R (177SGS355), the accessory storage flag is set, and the effect accessory storage process is terminated (177SGS357).

When the coalescence detection sensor 177SG402 is OFF in 177SGS354 (177SGS354; N), the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are not arranged at the coalescing position, so that they rotate when moving to the origin position (FIGS. 8-12 to 8-12). (See FIG. 8-13), based on the fact that sufficient acceleration cannot be obtained, an operation instruction in the torque priority mode is output to the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R (177SGS356), and the accessory is being stored. The flag is set and the effect storage process is terminated (177SGS357).

Further, when the accessory storage flag is set in the 177SGS352 (177SGS352; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the origin detection sensor 177SG401 is ON, that is, to the origin position of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R. It is determined whether or not the movement of is completed (177SGS360). When the origin detection sensor 177SG401 is ON, that is, when the movement of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to the origin position is completed (177SGS360; Y), a stop instruction is output to the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R. The drive of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R is stopped (177SGS361), the accessory storage flag is cleared (177SGS362), and the staging accessory storage process is terminated.

When the origin detection sensor 177SG401 is OFF, that is, when the movement of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to the origin position is not completed (177SGS360; N), the processing of the 177SGS361 and 177SGS362 is not executed and the effecting role is performed. The storage process is terminated.

As described above, in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-28, when the variation display is executed by the variation pattern of the super reach C, during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B. When the player continuously operates (for example, long presses) the push button 31B, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R move (move) from the origin position to the united position.

When the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R operate toward the combined position during the fluctuation display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach C, the operation of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R is the initial operation (the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are the origin positions). The moving motors 177SG391L, 177SG391R are driven in the speed priority mode if the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is restarted at the origin position or the origin position. However, if the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are restarted in a state where they are arranged at a position different from the origin position (non-origin position), the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are driven in the torque priority mode. There is.

That is, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R operate toward the combined position during the fluctuation display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach C, the speed priority mode of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R based on the operation of the push button 31B is driven. When the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are removed from the origin position (when the detected portion of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R is moved out of the detection range of the origin detection sensor 177SG401), as shown in FIG. 8-29 (A). Since the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are driven in the torque priority mode based on the operation of the push button 31B again, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R rotate while moving from the origin position to the united position (FIG. 8-12 to 8-13) It is prevented that the operation is stopped without being able to do so. Further, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are almost not operated from the origin position by driving the speed priority mode of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R based on the operation of the push button 31B (the detected portion of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R detects the origin). When the sensor 177SG401 does not move out of the detection range), as shown in FIG. 8-29 (B), the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are again in the speed priority mode based on the operation of the push button 31B again. In order to obtain sufficient acceleration for the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to rotate (see FIGS. 8-12 to 8-13) while moving from the origin position to the coalescing position. It has become.

When the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R move toward the origin position during the fluctuation display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach C, the movement is related to the operation of the push button 31B as shown in FIGS. 8-28. That is, the control by the operation of the push button 31B is impossible. If the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are arranged at the combined position (second position) when the operation is started, the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are driven in the speed priority mode and the operation is started. When the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are arranged at a position (non-coalescence position) different from the united position (second position), the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are driven in the torque priority mode.

In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, the player or the like operates the push button 31B once and then operates the push button 31B again to operate the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to the combined position. Although the mode of restarting is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a player or the like operates the push button 31B again during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, the push button is started from that timing. If the period until the end timing of the operation acceptance period of 31B is longer than the period until the operation of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R is completed to the combined position, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are combined based on the reoperation of the push button 31B. It may not be operated toward.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, when the push button 31B is operated again while the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are located at the origin position, the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are set to the speed priority mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the push button 31B is operated again, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are always moving motors regardless of the origin position. The 177SG391L and 177SG391R may be driven in the torque priority mode. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load in the staging bonus operation process of the staging control CPU 120 and reduce the data capacity required for the staging bonus motion process.

On the other hand, in the fluctuation display in the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach D, the movement from the origin position to the coalescence position and the movement from the coalescence position to the origin position of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are the same as the fluctuation display in the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach C. Although it is possible to execute the operation toward the head, all of them are the operations to be executed regardless of the operation of the push button 31B, and the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R give priority to speed as shown in FIG. 8-28. It is designed to be driven in mode. In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D, the drive mode of the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R is executed regardless of the operation of the push button 31B, that is, Since the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R do not stop in the middle of the operation, the mode in which a single speed priority mode is set is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the origin position. When moving from the coalescing position to the union position, the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are driven in the advancing speed priority mode, and when moving from the coalescing position to the origin position, what is the advancing speed priority mode? The moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R may be driven in the retracting speed priority mode in which the moving speed is different (for example, the moving speed is high).

Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated regardless of the operation of the push button 31B, but the present invention is not limited to these. Only the start of the operation of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R may be executed in response to the operation of the push button 31B.

In the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, the variation pattern in which the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated regardless of the operation of the push button 31B is exemplified only by the super reach D, but the present invention exemplifies the embodiment. The variation pattern for operating the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R regardless of the operation of the push buttons 31B may be set to, for example, a variation pattern of normal reach, or other than super reach D. It may be set as another super reach, for example, super reach E. In this way, when the fluctuation pattern that operates the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R regardless of the operation of the push button 31B is also set to the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach, which is a big hit than the super reach D and has a low expectation, the super The moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R may be driven in the normal reach speed priority mode in which the moving speed is different from the speed priority mode of the reach D (for example, the moving speed is slow). Further, even when Super Reach E, which has a lower expectation of a big hit than Super Reach D, is set as a fluctuation pattern for operating the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R regardless of the operation of the push button 31B, the speed priority mode of Super Reach D is also set. The moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R may be driven in the speed priority mode for super reach E, which has a different moving speed (for example, the moving speed is slow). That is, as the speed priority mode, a plurality of speed priority modes having different movement speeds are also provided, and these multiple speed priority modes can be set to the positions (origin position, coalescence position) of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R and the fluctuation pattern (big hit expectation). You may use it properly according to.

In the effect storage process in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated toward the origin position, the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are driven in the speed priority mode. Although it may be driven in the torque priority mode, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated toward the origin position by executing the effect storage object storage process, the present invention is not limited to this. The moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R may always be driven in the torque priority mode. By doing so, for example, when a power failure occurs while operating the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R toward the origin position, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moving to the origin position after the power failure is restored. The movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R can be reliably moved to the origin position while being prevented from stopping without rotating (see FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13).

Next, an example of the movable body effect by the movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R of the effect device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-30 and 8-31.

For example, at a predetermined timing after the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the variation pattern of the super reach C is started and the reach is established and the super reach is developed, the effect control CPU 120 is shown in FIG. 8-30 (A). As described above, during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, the push button operation promotion image 177SGZ1 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (B), the staging control CPU 120 can move left and right by moving the moving body 177SG310 by the elevating motor 177SG305 based on the operation of the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period. The bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R simultaneously start moving from the first position (origin position) to the second position (coalescence position), and the rotating motor 177SG367 moves the rotating portion 177SG330B from the first protruding position to the accommodation position. The movable portion 177SG330 changes from the first state to the second state.

As shown in FIG. 8-30 (C), in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach C, if the operation of the push button 31B is temporarily released during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, the push button 31B is movable. The movement of the bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R from the first position (origin position) to the second position (coalescing position) is interrupted.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (D), when the push button 31B is continuously operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or when the operation of the push button 31B is restarted, FIG. 8-30 ( As shown in D) and FIG. 8-30 (E), the peripheral walls 177SG322E and 177SG322F of the guided member 177SG320 abut on the contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B, and the moving body 177SG310 moves while maintaining the corresponding contact state. As a result, the movable portion 177SG330 rotates about 180 degrees around the rotation shaft 177SG311 facing in the vertical direction.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (E), the left and right movable portions 177SG330 inverted by about 180 degrees at the second position (combined position) abut and coalesce, and the rotating portion 177SG330B rotates. It is stopped at the second protruding position. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (F), the staging control CPU 120 raises the movable rail 177SG351 by the elevating motor 177SG305, so that the movable portion 177SG330 rises with respect to the pedestal 177SG331 and the image display device 5 The effect image 177SGZ2 is displayed around the movable portion 177SG330 on the display screen of. After that, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are returned from the second position to the first position, and the decorative pattern is derived and displayed in the image display device 5 by a combination of big hits. If the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach C loss, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved to just before the second position shown in FIG. 8-30 (E) and then returned to the first position. Then, the decorative pattern may be derived and displayed in the image display device 5 by a combination of loss.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (A), when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are in the first position (origin position) separated from each other to the left and right, the front cover 177SG333 and the frame body cover 177SG370L of the left movable body 177SG302L are obtained. The first left production part that imitates the right half of the airplane is formed, and the front cover 177SG333 and the frame cover 177SG370R of the movable body 177SG302R on the right side form the first right that imitates the left half of the airplane. The production part is formed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (E) and 8-30 (F), when they are in the second position (coalescence position) in contact with or close to each other, the rear cover 177SG334 of the left movable body 177SG302L and the right side By arranging and combining the rear cover 177SG334 of the movable body 177SG302R side by side on the left and right sides, a second staging unit that imitates the entire airplane is formed.

As described above, in the first position, the front surface of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R and the frame body cover 177SG370L, 177SG370R form the first left effect portion and the first right effect portion, and in the second position, the movable body 177SG302L, The back surface of the 177SG 302R constitutes a second staging unit different from the first staging unit. More specifically, the first left production unit and the first right production unit are production units that can specify about two-thirds of the aircraft body, while the second production unit is a production unit that can specify the entire aircraft body. be.

That is, since a part of the first left effect unit and the first right effect unit, which are separately located in the left and right positions in the first position, move and are united to form one second effect unit, the player can use it. It can give unexpectedness. Further, the size of the airplane which is the second staging unit is larger than the size of the airplane which is the first left staging unit and the first right staging unit, so that more unexpectedness can be given.

Further, for example, when the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 8-30 (A) is being executed, the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is made to emit light by turning on the movable LED 177SG338F and causing the translucent lens portions 177SG340F, 177SG371L, 177SG371R to emit light. When the left and right movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are combined, the movable LED 177SG338B is turned on to emit light from the translucent lens unit 177SG340B. By letting them do so, a definite effect of notifying the big hit may be performed. Further, as a preview effect suggesting that the super reach effect as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (A) to 8-30 (F) may be performed, for example, the left and right movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are used. It may be possible to perform a movable body effect such as reciprocating between the 1st position and the position in front of the 3rd position.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (A), when the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is located at the first position, the movable LED 177SG338F is turned on to emit light of the translucent lens unit 177SG340F, 177SG371L, 177SG371R. Therefore, while the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R and the frame body cover 177SG370L, 177SG370R can improve the sense of unity, the movable bodies 177SG302L, 177SG302R move from the first position to the second position, and the frame body cover 177SG370L. By turning off the movable LED 177SG338F when it is separated from the 177SG370R, it is possible to make it inconspicuous that the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R and the frame body cover 177SG370L, 177SG370R are separated from each other.

Further, when the variation display of the decorative pattern based on the variation pattern of the super reach D is started and the reach is established, the reach effect of the super reach D is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-31 (A). To.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-31 (B) and 8-31 (C), the moving body 177SG310 can be moved left and right by moving the moving body 177SG310 by the elevating motor 177SG305 based on the progress of the reach effect of the super reach D. The bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R simultaneously start moving from the first position (origin position) to the second position (coalescence position), and the rotating motor 177SG367 moves the rotating portion 177SG330B from the first protruding position to the accommodation position. The movable portion 177SG330 changes from the first state to the second state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (D), when the reach effect of the super reach D is further executed, the peripheral walls 177SG322E and 177SG322F of the guided member 177SG320 come into contact with the contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B, and the corresponding contact is made. By moving the moving body 177SG310 while maintaining the above-mentioned state, the movable portion 177SG330 rotates about 180 degrees around the rotation shaft 177SG311 facing in the vertical direction.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (E), the left and right movable portions 177SG330 inverted by about 180 degrees at the second position (combined position) abut and coalesce, and the rotating portion 177SG330B rotates. It is stopped at the second protruding position. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (F), the staging control CPU 120 raises the movable rail 177SG351 by the elevating motor 177SG305, so that the movable portion 177SG330 rises with respect to the pedestal 177SG331 and the image display device 5 The effect image 177SGZ2 is displayed around the movable portion 177SG330 on the display screen of. After that, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are returned from the second position to the first position, and the decorative pattern is derived and displayed in the image display device 5 by a combination of big hits.

As described above, in the feature portion 177SG of the present embodiment, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved from the origin position (first position) to the united position (first position) by operating the push button 31B of the player during the reach production of the super reach C. When the push button 31B is operated while the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is arranged at the origin position, the moving motor 177SG391L, 177SG391R can be executed. When the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated at high speed and with low urging force by driving in the speed priority mode, while the push button 31B is operated while the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are not arranged at the origin position. By driving the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R in the torque priority mode, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated at a low speed and with a high urging force, so that the effect of the moving body effect can be improved.

It should be noted that the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the movable body effect can be executed by operating the push button 31B of the player during the reach effect of the super reach C. The present invention is not limited, and the movable body effect may be executed by operating an operating means (for example, stick controller 31A or the like) other than the push button 31B of the player during the reach effect of the super reach C.

Further, as a movable body effect, when the push button 31B is operated while the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is arranged at the origin position, the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is directed to the united position at high speed and with low urging force. While the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are not arranged at the origin position, that is, the operation of the push button 31B is released after the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R once start moving toward the united position. When the push button 31B is operated again to resume the movement of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to the combined position, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved toward the combined position at low speed and with high urging force. Therefore, the operation of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is performed when the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is first operated from the origin position to the united position and when the operation of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is restarted toward the united position. Since the modes are different, it is possible to improve the effect of the movable body effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (C) to 8-30 (D), the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R rotate in the process of moving from the origin position (first position) to the united position (second position). As a result, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the movable body production, so that the game entertainment of the movable body production can be improved.

In the feature portion 177SG of the present embodiment, as a movable body effect, a mode in which the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R rotate in the process of moving from the origin position (first position) to the united position (second position) is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R during the movable body production are deformed or emit light in the process of moving from the origin position (first position) to the united position (second position). , It may move in a direction other than the coalescence position, or it may simply move from the origin position to the coalescing position.

Further, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the origin detection sensor 177SG401 does not detect the detected portions of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R in the second initialization process (177SGS051), it is not detected. After the time motion control is executed, the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are driven in the speed priority mode to execute the actual operation confirmation operation, and the origin detection sensor 177SG401 detects the detected portion of the movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R. If this is the case, the actual operation confirmation operation is executed by driving the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R in the speed priority mode after the detection operation control is executed. Since the actual operation confirmation operation is executed by driving the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R in the speed priority mode regardless of whether or not the detected portion of the 177SG302R is detected, the processing related to the actual operation confirmation operation is simplified. Can be transformed into.

Further, in the feature portion 177SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-28, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved toward the origin position (first position) during the reach effect of the super reach C (the first position). In the case of executing the retracting operation in the present invention), the drive modes of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are changed according to the positions of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R when the retracting operation is started, that is, the retracting operation is started. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. When the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved toward the origin position (first position) during the reach effect of the reach C (when the retracting operation in the present invention is executed), the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved to the origin position (first position). The movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved to the origin position (when the advance operation in the present invention is executed) from the position) to the united position (second position) according to the drive mode of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R. The drive modes of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R when moving toward the first position) are different (that is, according to the speed of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved to the combined position). , The speeds of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R when moving the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R from the united position toward the origin position may be different).

Further, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved toward the origin position (first position) during the reach effect of the super reach C (when the retracting operation in the present invention is executed), the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved to the origin position. Regardless of the drive mode of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R when moved from the (first position) to the united position (second position) (when the advance operation in the present invention is executed), the moving motor 177SG391L is always used. , 177SG391R is driven in the speed priority mode (that is, when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved toward the origin position, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are always moved at high speed and with low urging force). good. By doing so, it is possible to simplify the process of moving the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R toward the origin position (first position).

Further, the effect device 177SG300 in the feature portion 177SG of the present embodiment includes the contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B in addition to the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R, and the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are at the origin position (first position). When the contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B were contacted at the third position on the way from the united position (second position) or the united position (second position) to the origin position (first position), the corresponding contact was made. By moving to the right or left while maintaining the state, the guided member 177SG320 rotates about 180 degrees, so that the orientation (posture) changes from forward (first posture) to backward (second posture). That is, since the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R rotate while moving and change their orientations, the effect of producing the movable body can be enhanced.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

For example, the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the advantage (for example, the jackpot probability) for the player is constant in the normal state, the time saving state, and the probabilistic state. For example, as the modified example 177SG-2, a setting means capable of setting a setting value of 1 from a plurality of setting values is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is set by the setting means. The advantage for the player (for example, the jackpot probability) may be different depending on the set value. Specifically, the CPU 103 selects a display result determination table in which the range of the determination value (MR1) assigned to the jackpot differs according to the set value set in the special symbol normal processing (see FIG. 5). It suffices to determine whether or not the variable display result is a big hit.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the set value can be set in this way, the CPU 103 can change the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It suffices to be able to control the state (change permission state).

When the CPU 103 can control the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the change permission state on condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control CPU 120 is described as a modification 177SG-3. The operation control at the time of non-detection may be executed by executing the second initialization process (FIG. 8-21) in the change permission state. By doing so, the non-detection operation control for returning the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to the origin position (first position) is executed when the change is permitted, which hinders the work of changing the set value. It can be prevented from occurring.

Further, when the CPU 103 can control the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the change permission state on condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control CPU 120 is set as a modification 177SG-4. If the CPU 103 does not control the change permission state when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the second initialization process (FIG. 8-21) is executed to execute the non-detection operation control. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the change permission state by the CPU 103 when the power is turned on, the operation control at the time of non-detection is not executed without executing the second initialization process (FIG. 8-21). You may do it. By doing so, the non-detection operation for returning the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R to the origin position (first position) is not executed when the change permission state is set, so that the work of changing the set value may be hindered. Can be prevented.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the set value can be set in this way, as a modification 177SG-3, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU 103 sets the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the set value. By executing the second initialization process (see FIG. 8-21), the CPU 120 for effect control can control the state so that it can be changed, and the non-detection automatic control, the operation control at the time of detection, and the actual operation confirmation operation are performed. All you have to do is execute the control.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed during the reach effect of the super reach C, the detected unit of the movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R when the player operates the push button 31B again. Illustrates a mode in which the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are driven in the speed priority mode if the motor is not out of the detection range of the origin detection sensor 177SG401, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the superreach C is not limited to this. Whether or not the detected portion of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is out of the detection range of the origin detection sensor 177SG401 when the player operates the push button 31B again when the movable body effect is executed during the reach effect of Regardless of this, the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R may always be driven in the torque priority mode. That is, in this case, by driving the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R in the torque priority mode, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R move from the origin position (first position) to the united position (second position) at low speed and with high urging force. Therefore, the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is set to be longer than the period during which the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R move from the origin position (first position) to the united position (second position) at low speed and with high urging force. It is desirable to do.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed during the reach effect of the super reach C, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are set to the origin positions (first position) in response to the operation of the push button 31B. To move the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R depending on whether or not the detected portion of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401 when moving from the to the united position (second position). Although the mode in which the drive modes of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are different is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are located between the origin position and the united position. A sensor capable of detecting the detected portion is provided, and the sensor is used when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved from the origin position (first position) to the united position (second position) in response to the operation of the push button 31B. The drive modes of the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R may be different depending on whether or not the detected portion of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R is detected.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed during the reach effect of the super reach C, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are set to the origin positions (first position) in response to the operation of the push button 31B. To move the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R depending on whether or not the detected portion of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401 when moving from the to the united position (second position). Although the mode in which the drive modes of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are different is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are united from the origin position (first position). The period during which the push button 31B is operated when moving toward the position (second position) is measured, and if the push button 31B is re-operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, the measurement period The drive modes of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R may be changed accordingly.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed during the reach effect of the super reach C, the movable body 177SG302L and 177SG302R are set to the origin position (in response to the long press operation of the push button 31B). The form of moving from the first position) to the united position (second position) is illustrated, but when the movable body effect is executed, the push button 31B is repeatedly hit or the stick controller 31A is moved in a plurality of directions. The movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R may be moved from the origin position (first position) to the united position (second position) according to an operation (so-called rebagacha) or the like. It should be noted that, when the movable body effect is executed in this way, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are moved from the origin position (first position) to the united position (first position) in response to repeated hits of the push button 31B, operations of the stick controller 31A in multiple directions, and the like. When moving toward (2 positions), the number of operations of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A when moving the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R from the origin position (first position) to the united position (second position). When the push button 31B is re-operated during the movable body effect period after measuring the operation period or the like, the drive modes of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R may be changed according to the number of operations and the operation period. ..

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed during the reach effect of the super reach C, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are set to the origin positions (first position) in response to the operation of the push button 31B. To move the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R depending on whether or not the detected portion of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401 when moving from the to the united position (second position). Although the mode in which the drive modes of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are different is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a sensor capable of detecting the rotation angle of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R is provided. The drive modes of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R for moving the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R may be different depending on the determination result of whether or not the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are being rotated by the sensor. ..

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed during the reach effect of the super reach C, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are set to the origin positions (first position) in response to the operation of the push button 31B. To move the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R depending on whether or not the detected portion of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401 when moving from the to the united position (second position). Although the mode in which the drive modes of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are different is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the proximity of the guided member 177SG320 to the contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B. A moving motor for moving the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R according to the determination result of whether or not the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are close to the contact bosses 177SG385A and 177SG385B. The drive modes of the 177SG391L and 177SG391R may be different.

That is, in the "first situation" and "second situation" in the present invention, the detected portion of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R such as the feature portion 177SG of the embodiment is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401. In addition to whether or not it is present, the number of operations and the operation period of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, the positions of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R between the origin position (first position) and the combined position (second position), and the movable body 177SG302L. , Whether or not the 177SG302R is rotating, whether or not the guided member 177SG320 is in close proximity to the contact bosses 177SG385A, 177SG385B, and the like.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed during the reach effect of the super reach C, when the operation of the push button 31B is received, the origin detection sensor 177SG401 determines the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R. If the detected portion is not detected, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are directed toward the united position (second position) by driving the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R for moving the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R in the torque priority mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are driven in the torque priority mode for a predetermined period during the production of the movable body. That is, after the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R obtain a force for reliable rotation when moving toward the united position (second position), the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are driven in the speed priority mode. You may do so. By doing so, the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R can be reliably and quickly moved to the united position.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed during the reach effect of the super reach C, when the operation of the push button 31B is received, the origin detection sensor 177SG401 determines the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R. An example of a mode in which it is determined whether or not the detected portion is detected and the drive modes of the moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R for moving the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are changed according to the determination result is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and when only one of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401 when the operation of the push button 31B is received, By driving the moving motor corresponding to the other movable body in the torque priority mode to move the other movable body to the origin position, and then driving both moving motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R in the speed priority mode. The movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R may be moved from the origin position to the united position. Further, by driving the moving motor corresponding to the one movable body in the speed priority mode, the one movable body is moved from the origin position to the united position, and the moving motor corresponding to the other movable body is moved. By driving the motor in the torque priority mode, the other movable body may be moved from the origin position to the united position.

Further, in the feature portion 177SG of the above-described embodiment, two movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are provided, and an embodiment in which these movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated in a movable body effect is exemplified, but the present invention is limited thereto. The number of movable bodies that operate in the movable body effect may be one or three or more.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the movable body effect is executed during the variable display is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body effect is described in the jackpot game. It may be executed as an effect of notifying that the jackpot game is controlled to a probable change state after the end of the jackpot game, or as an effect of notifying that the jackpot game is a 16-land jackpot game.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the present embodiment, the variable display result is a big hit when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are completely moved from the first position (origin position) to the second position (combined position) during the variable display. This is an example of a mode in which a movable body effect is executed as a big hit notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body effect is a chance-up effect during variable display. It may be executed as an effect other than the big hit notification effect during the variable display, such as a development notification effect for notifying the development of the reach effect of the super reach.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above embodiment, when the detected portion of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401 as the moving body effect during the reach effect of the super reach C, the push button is used. When the operation of 31B is accepted, it is determined whether or not the detected portion of the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R is detected by the origin detection sensor 177SG401, and the movement for moving the movable body 177SG302L, 177SG302R according to the determination result. Although the mode in which the drive modes of the motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are different is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the drive modes of the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R are different depending on the operation period of the push button 31B. That is, the moving speed of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R toward the united position may be different depending on the operation period of the push button 31B.

Further, the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment exemplifies a mode in which two drive modes, a speed priority mode and a torque priority mode, are used as drive modes for the mobile motors 177SG391L and 177SG391R. The speed priority mode is not limited, and for example, the speed priority mode may be set to a plurality of high speed, medium speed, and low speed speed priority modes, and the torque priority mode may be set to a plurality of torque priority modes of high torque, medium torque, and low torque. Often, these plurality of speed priority modes and the plurality of torque priority modes may be appropriately used depending on the situation. For example, when moving from the origin position based on the first operation of the push button 31B, the medium speed speed priority mode is set, and when the movement is from the origin position but not by the first operation of the push button 31B, the movement is set. , A low-speed speed priority mode may be used, and a high-speed speed priority mode may be used when moving from the combined position. The torque priority mode is also a high torque torque priority mode at the start of operation in the reoperation by re-operation of the push button 31B, and a medium torque torque priority mode from the time when the moving speed reaches the first speed after the operation starts. Further, the torque priority mode of low torque may be set from the time when the moving speed reaches the second speed.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above embodiment, the first operation mode of the present invention is a mode in which the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated at high speed and low torque in the speed priority mode (high speed and low torque operation mode). The second operation mode of the present invention illustrates a mode in which the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are operated at low speed and high torque in the torque priority mode (low speed and high torque operation mode), but as the operation mode of the present invention. Is not limited to these differences in speed and torque, but is not limited to the difference in the operating distance of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R, the difference in the degree of change in the moving speed and the difference in the changing position (change pattern), and the difference in the moving speed. The difference in the ratio of the distance between the fast portion and the slow portion, the rotation of the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R, and the difference in the presence / absence of expansion of the rotating portion 177SG330B may be used.

That is, when the operating distance of the movable body differs depending on the effect, that is, when the first situation and the second situation are different in the effect and the operating distance of the movable body differs depending on the effect, the moving distance (effect). ) May be different in the operation mode. For example, when the movable body moves a short distance, a low-speed drive mode is set so that the player can recognize the movement, and when the movable body moves a long distance, in order to prevent the effect from being extended. The high-speed mode is used when the effect is enhanced by using the high-speed drive mode, or conversely, when the movable body vibrates due to repeated movements over a short distance. While emphasizing that it is vibrating, when the movable body is repeatedly moved at a distance longer than the repetitive movement, the low speed mode is set to prevent the movable body from being damaged by the inertial force. May be good.

Further, even when the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R are stopped due to a power failure or an error while moving to the united position, the operation mode of the movable body after the stop is changed to the operation mode before the stop (for example). , Speed priority mode) may be set to a different operation mode (for example, torque priority mode).

Further, the feature portion 177SG of the above-described embodiment illustrates a mode in which the movable bodies 177SG302L and 177SG302R, which are the movable bodies of the present invention, are provided on the game board 2, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, these movable bodies may be provided on the frame 3 for the game machine so that the player can touch them. In this case, the movable body and the player may come into contact with each other. From the viewpoint of protecting the player, it is preferable to provide a sensor or the like for detecting and to provide a safety function for stopping the operation of the movable body when the movable body comes into contact with the player. When the movable body is stopped by the safety function as described above, the operation mode of the movable body after the stop is different from the operation mode before the stop (for example, high-speed mode) (for example, low-speed mode). You may try to.

Further, as a movable body provided in the gaming machine frame 3, for example, in the case of a movable body protruding upward or diagonally upward of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player's operation is interrupted during the protruding operation. As a result, even when the movable body is stopped, the operation mode of the movable body after the stop may be different from the operation mode before the stop.

Further, in the feature unit 177SG of the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. For example, a game can be played by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value. Is possible to start, and one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to a display device capable of variable display of a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and the variable display result derived to the display device is used. It can also be applied to slot machines where prizes can be generated accordingly.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 11 Main board 12 Production control board 103 CPU
120 CPU for staging control

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
Movable body provided to be movable and
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect of operating the movable body in conjunction with the predetermined operation based on the detection of the player's predetermined motion over the predetermined period by the detection means during the valid period. ,
An operation confirmation means capable of performing an operation check for confirming an operation related to the effect of the movable body, and an operation confirmation means.
Equipped with
The operation check means can execute the operation check regardless of whether or not the action is detected by the detection means.
The operation mode of the movable body includes a first operation mode and a second operation mode having different drive modes.
The second operation mode is an operation mode in which the vehicle is driven in a drive mode having a higher urging force than the first operation mode.
When the movable body moves from the initial position to the specific position, the movable body moves toward the specific position while abutting on a predetermined contact member at an intermediate position between the initial position and the specific position. The posture can be changed,
The specific effect executing means is
When the predetermined motion is detected by the detection means when the movable body is located at the first position which is the initial position or a position close thereto , the movable body is moved to the specific position in the first motion mode. When the movable body is located at a second position between the initial position and the intermediate position and closer to the intermediate position than the first position, the predetermined operation is detected by the detecting means. If so, the movable body is moved toward the specific position in the second operation mode .
Based on the continuation of the detection of the predetermined motion by the detection means, the motion of the movable body toward the specific position is continued, and the detection of the predetermined motion by the detection means is interrupted. A gaming machine characterized in that the operation of the movable body is stopped, and the operation of the movable body toward a specific position is restarted based on the resumption of detection of the predetermined movement by the detection means .

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