JP7095147B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

As a gaming machine, a gaming ball, which is a gaming medium, is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, a predetermined winning value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display means, a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the game state is set to the predetermined game value by the player. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The winning value is to pay out the winning ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the winning area. Further, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who can easily win a prize when a specific display result is obtained, or for the player. It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started by the variable display means based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit (advantageous state)" will occur. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening opens a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if there is a prize in a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round.

Such a gaming machine is provided with an output means for outputting a specific signal by a parallel communication method to an electric component corresponding to the address information based on a control signal by a serial communication method including address information from the control means. There is something configured. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a serial-parallel conversion IC (output) that converts a control signal by a serial communication method into a signal by a parallel communication method and outputs it based on a control signal from a production control microcomputer (control means). Means), and it is described that the light emission control of the LED of the lamp is performed by using the serial-parallel conversion IC. Further, in Patent Document 1, address information is set for each serial-parallel conversion IC, and continuous address information is set for each serial-parallel conversion IC for outputting a signal to the LED of the lamp. It is stated that there is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-79985 (paragraph 0094-0998, FIG. 12)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, continuous address information is set, and if the address information included in the control signal is inadequate due to the influence of noise or the like, an unintended operation is performed in the control of the electric component. It can cause malfunctions in the control of electrical components.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the possibility of malfunction in the control of electrical parts when the address information included in the control signal output from the control means is inadequate. do.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is based on a control means for controlling a plurality of electric parts and a control signal by a serial communication method in which different addresses are set for each and the address information is included from the control means. , A plurality of output means capable of outputting a specific signal by a parallel communication method to an electric component corresponding to the address information, and the plurality of output means are each for setting an address of the output means. When a control signal by a serial communication method including address information indicating an address is input from the control means and the address indicated by the address information matches the address set in the output means. The specific signal can be output, and the address of the output means is set by the connection state of the power supply to the plurality of address terminals, and is set by the state in which the power supply is not connected to any of the plurality of address terminals. The address is not set in any of the plurality of output means, and the address set by the state where the power supply is connected to at least one of the plurality of address terminals is the plurality of addresses. A predetermined setting is possible for at least a part of the plurality of electrical components, including an address set in any of the output means and an address not set in any of the output means. In the range, the address information is set discontinuously so as to include the address information that does not correspond to any electrical component, and each of the plurality of output means outputs a state when the input control signal is output. However, the plurality of electric components include a light emitting member capable of emitting light and a driving member that can be driven to operate the movable member, and the plurality of output means include a plurality of different groups. The specific signal can be output from the specific signal output unit grouped in the above, and the specific signal from the specific signal output unit is output at different output timings for each group to drive the drive member. The specific signal is output from the specific signal output unit of the same group, and the specific signal is output from the specific signal output unit of different groups in order to make the light emitting member emit light.
(Means B) The gaming machine according to the present invention is based on a control means for controlling a plurality of electric parts and a control signal by a serial communication method in which different addresses are set for each and the address information is included from the control means. , A plurality of output means capable of outputting a specific signal by a parallel communication method to an electric component corresponding to the address information, and the plurality of output means are each for setting an address of the output means. When a control signal by a serial communication method including address information indicating an address is input from the control means and the address indicated by the address information matches the address set in the output means. The specific signal can be output, and the address of the output means is set by the connection state of the power supply to the plurality of address terminals, and is set by the state in which the power supply is not connected to any of the plurality of address terminals. The address is not set in any of the plurality of output means, and the address set by the state where the power supply is connected to at least one of the plurality of address terminals is the plurality of addresses. An address set in any of the output means and an address not set in any of the output means are included, and the values within a predetermined settable range are set for the plurality of electric components. The address information is continuously set so as to include the address information corresponding to any electric component and the address information not corresponding to any electric component in a range of a predetermined value or more exceeding the minimum value. Each of the plurality of output means raises a waveform in the output state when the input control signal is output according to a predetermined mode, and the plurality of electric components operate a light emitting member capable of emitting light and a movable member. The plurality of output means can output the specific signal from the specific signal output unit grouped into a plurality of different groups, and the specific signal output unit includes the specific signal output unit. In order to output the signal at different output timings for each group and drive the driving member, the specific signal is output from the specific signal output unit of the same group, and the light emitting member is made to emit light in different groups. The specific signal is output from the specific signal output unit of the above.
(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a first effect motor for rotating a plurality of electric parts (for example, a panel side LED 9d, 9e, a top frame LED 9a, a left frame LED 9b, a right frame LED 9c, and a movable portion 302). A control means for controlling 303, a second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321) (for example, an effect control CPU 120) and a different address are set for each, and the address information from the control means is included. Multiple devices capable of outputting specific signals by parallel communication method (for example, output signals from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) to electrical components corresponding to address information based on control signals by serial communication method. (For example, a light emitter driver 411a, 411b, a motor drive driver 412, a light emitter driver 413a to 413c), and the plurality of output means are each provided with a plurality of output means for setting an address of the output means. When an address terminal is provided and a control signal by a serial communication method including address information indicating an address is input from the control means, and the address indicated by the address information and the address set in the output means match, the said. A specific signal can be output, and the address of the output means is set by the connection state of the power supply to the plurality of address terminals, and is set by the state where the power supply is not connected to any of the plurality of address terminals. Is not set in any of the plurality of output means, and the address set by the state where the power supply is connected to at least one of the plurality of address terminals is the plurality of outputs. Within a predetermined configurable range for at least a part of a plurality of electrical components, including an address set in any of the output means and an address not set in any of the output means. The address information is set discontinuously so as to include the address information that does not correspond to any of the electrical components (for example, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the light emitter drivers 411a, 411b, 413a to 413c, and the like. Of the addresses that can be assigned to the motor drive driver 41, the addresses [05] to [06] are unused addresses, and the intervals from the address [04] to the address [07] are discontinuous). In each of the plurality of output means, the output state at the time of outputting the input control signal has a waveform according to a predetermined mode. It is characterized by rising. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility of malfunction in the control of the electric component when the address information included in the control signal output from the control means is inadequate.

(Means 2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a method for rotating a plurality of electric parts (for example, a panel side LED 9d, 9e, a top frame LED 9a, a left frame LED 9b, a right frame LED 9c, and a movable portion 302). 1 Different addresses are set for the control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) for controlling the effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321), and the control means is used. Based on the control signal by the serial communication method including the address information, the specific signal by the parallel communication method (for example, the output signal from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) is sent to the electric component corresponding to the address information. A plurality of output means (for example, a light emitter driver 411a, 411b, a motor drive driver 412, a light emitter driver 413a to 413c) that can be output are provided, and each of the plurality of output means sets an address of the output means. A plurality of address terminals for this purpose are provided, and a control signal by a serial communication method including address information indicating an address is input from the control means, and the address indicated by the address information matches the address set in the output means. When this is done, the specific signal can be output, and the address of the output means is set by the connection state of the power supply to the plurality of address terminals, and the power supply is not connected to any of the plurality of address terminals. The set address is not set in any of the plurality of output means, and the address set by the state where the power supply is connected to at least one of the plurality of address terminals is set. An address set in any of the plurality of output means and an address not set in any of the output means are included, and the plurality of electrical components are set in a predetermined configurable range. Address information corresponding to any electric component and an address not corresponding to any electric component within a range of a predetermined value (for example, address [02]) exceeding the minimum value (for example, address [00]) among the values. Address information is continuously set to include information (for example, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, addresses that can be assigned to the light emitter drivers 411a, 411b, 413a to 413c and the motor drive driver 412. Of these, instead of being configured to be assigned immediately from the minimum value (for example, address [00]) , The address is configured to be assigned from a predetermined value exceeding the minimum value (for example, address [02]) or more, and an address less than the predetermined value from the minimum value (for example, addresses [00] to [01]) is regarded as an unused address. Each of the plurality of output means (configured so as to be) is characterized in that a waveform rises according to a predetermined mode in the output state when the input control signal is output. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility of malfunction in the control of the electric component when the address information included in the control signal output from the control means is inadequate.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or the means 2, an electric component (for example, a panel side LED 9d, 9e, a top frame LED 9a, a left frame LED 9b, a right frame LED 9c, a first effect motor 303 for rotating a movable portion 302, A control means for controlling a second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321 (for example, an effect control CPU 120) and a control signal by a serial communication method from the control means drive an electric component. A plurality of output means (for example, a light emitter driver 411a, which can output a specific signal (for example, an output signal from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) and output an input control signal). 411b, a motor drive driver 412, and a light emitter driver 413a to 413c) are provided, and each of the plurality of output means is configured so that the output state when the input control signal is output raises a waveform according to a predetermined mode. (For example, as in the modification 3 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the through output is set to the normal through rate output for all the serial-parallel conversion circuits). With such a configuration, the design can be simplified while considering noise immunity.

(Means 4) In the means 1 or the means 2, an electric component (for example, a panel side LED 9d, 9e, a top frame LED 9a, a left frame LED 9b, a right frame LED 9c, a first effect motor 303 for rotating a movable portion 302, A control means for controlling a second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321 (for example, an effect control CPU 120) and a control signal by a serial communication method from the control means drive an electric component. A plurality of output means (for example, a light emitter driver 411a, which can output a specific signal (for example, an output signal from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) and output an input control signal). 411b, motor drive driver 412, illuminant driver 413a to 413c) are provided, and each of the plurality of output means is configured so that the output state when the input control signal is output rises more gently than a predetermined mode. (For example, as in the modification 4 shown in FIG. 16, the through output is set to the output of the low through rate for all the serial-parallel conversion circuits). With such a configuration, the design can be simplified while considering noise immunity.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to the means 4, the output means sets the output state when the input control signal is output to another output means to the first output state (for example, a waveform rises according to a predetermined mode). , A normal slew rate output state (see FIG. 7 (1))) and a second output state (for example, a low slew rate output state (for example, FIG. 7) in which the waveform rises due to a mode of change that is more gradual than the first output state. It can be set to any of the output states (see (2))) (for example, if the S terminal is set to L (low), it is set to the normal slew rate output, and the S terminal is set to H (high). If set, the output may be set to a low slew rate (see FIG. 6). According to such a configuration, the setting can be changed according to the usage environment, and the noise immunity of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be improved according to the setting.

(Means 6) In any one of means 1 to means 5, the output means is parallel from a specific signal output unit (for example, each driver output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) grouped into a plurality of different groups. Outputs specific signals (for example, output signals from each driver output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) according to the communication method (for example, in the case of a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, one group as shown in FIG. It is grouped into 6 groups of 4 channels per group. In the case of a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, it is grouped into 3 groups of 4 channels per group), from the specific signal output unit. The output timing of the specific signal is different for each group (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the output timings of the output signals from the driver output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11 are distributed for each group). It may be configured. According to such a configuration, radio wave radiation from the substrate can be further suppressed.

(Means 7) The means 6 includes a movable member (for example, a movable portion 302 and a movable member 321) for operating the movable member, and a drive means for operating the movable member (for example, a first effect motor 303 and a second effect motor 330). ) Is driven based on a specific signal output from a specific signal output unit of the same group of output means (for example, as shown in FIG. 11, for signals input to the same operation motor, they are in the same group. It may be configured to be connected to the drive output terminal to which it belongs). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in driving accuracy of the driving means while suppressing radio wave radiation from the substrate.

(Means 8) In any one of means 1 to means 7, the output means has a stop function (for example, time-out) for stopping the output of a specific signal after a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the input of the control signal. It may be configured to have a function (for example, the timeout function is set to the enabled state by setting the T terminal to H (high). See FIG. 6). According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a malfunction due to a wiring defect or the like, and it is possible to stably control electrical components.

(Means 9) In the means 8, the control signal continuation means for continuously outputting the control signal (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has an effect control process process (see step S55) for at least a predetermined period (in this example, the effect control 9). By repeatedly outputting control signals every 1 second), lighting control of the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c can be continuously executed, or the first staging motor 303 or the first (2) The drive control of the staging motor 330 may be controlled to be continuously executed). According to such a configuration, control corresponding to the stop function of the output means can be realized.

(Means 10) In the means 8 or the means 9, the output means can enable or disable the stop function (for example, by setting the T terminal to L (low), the timeout function is set to the disabled state. By setting the T terminal to H (high), the timeout function is set to the enabled state. See FIG. 6). According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the setting of the stop function of the output means according to the application, and it is possible to reduce the cost by standardizing the parts.

(Means 11) In any one of the means 1 to the means 10, the first motion (standing motion which is the movement from the tilting position to the standing position) and the second motion (the tilting motion which is the movement from the standing position to the tilting position). ) Is possible, and an effect executing means (CPU 120 for effect control) that can execute an effect (process during effect symbol change (S75), process during big hit game (S78), etc.) is provided. The effect executing means is the first pattern in which the special effect of the first aspect is executed along with the first operation of the movable body (the flame effect effect is executed at the time of the first movable body operation effect, and the second movable body operation effect is not executed). Effect pattern A1, the effect pattern A2) in which the flame effect effect is executed during the first movable body motion effect and the flame effect effect is executed during the second movable body motion effect, and the first movement accompanying the first motion of the movable body. The second pattern (at the time of the first movable body movement effect) in which the special effect of the second aspect different from the first aspect is executed according to the first operation after the second operation of the movable body after the special effect of the aspect is executed. It may be configured so that the effect can be executed by the effect pattern A3) in which the flame effect effect is executed and the thunder effect effect is executed at the time of the second movable body motion effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the effect by changing the mode of the special effect associated with the first movement of the movable body, and to improve the interest of the effect when the movable body operates. can.

(Means 12) In any one of means 1 to means 11, whether or not the special effect is executed during the execution of the specific effect (during the execution of the fifth round and is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot game state) is determined. It is an effect (an effect of displaying an image in which the flame effect image 1010 or the lightning effect image 1020 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 on the effect display device 5) that is executed at a timing prior to the effect effect (a challenge effect notified by the effect mode). , The rate at which the predetermined notification is performed in the specific effect differs depending on which of the first pattern and the second pattern the effect is executed (when the effect pattern A3 is selected, the effect patterns A1, The probability variation jackpot may be notified at a higher rate than when A2 is selected). According to such a configuration, the player becomes interested in which of the first pattern and the second pattern the effect is executed, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 13) In any one of the means 1 to the means 12, the effect executing means has a third pattern (at the time of the first movable body operation effect) of executing the special effect of the second aspect in accordance with the first operation of the movable body. The lightning effect effect is executed and the second movable body motion effect is not executed. Effect pattern B1, The lightning effect effect is executed during the first movable body motion effect, and the lightning effect effect is executed during the second movable body motion effect. The effect can be executed in the effect pattern B2), and when the effect is executed in the third pattern, the ratio of the predetermined state (probability change state) is higher than that in the case where the effect is executed in the first pattern. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, the player expects that the special effect of the second aspect is executed in accordance with the first movement of the movable body, but tentatively, the special effect of the first aspect is performed in accordance with the first movement. Even when the effect is executed, it is expected that the special effect of the second aspect will be executed along with the subsequent first operation, so that the interest in the special effect can be maintained.

(Means 14) In any one of the means 1 to the means 13, an operating means (push button 31B) that can be operated by the player is further provided, and the mode of the special effect is changed according to the operation of the operating means (black image). It may be configured so that it is possible to change from an image in which the flame effect image 1010 is superimposed and displayed on the 1001 to an image in which the lightning effect image 1020 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001). According to such a configuration, the player can expect a change in the mode of the special effect by the operation, and can enhance the interest of the special effect.

(Means 15) In any one of the means 1 to the means 10, the first motion (standing motion which is the movement from the tilting position to the standing position) and the second motion (the tilting motion which is the movement from the standing position to the tilting position). ) Is possible, and an effect executing means (CPU 120 for effect control) that can execute an effect (process during effect symbol change (S75), process during big hit game (S78), etc.) is provided. The effect executing means is the first pattern in which the special effect of the first aspect is executed along with the first operation of the movable body (the flame effect effect is executed at the time of the first movable body operation effect, and the second movable body operation effect is not executed). Effect pattern A1, the effect pattern A2) in which the flame effect effect is executed during the first movable body motion effect and the flame effect effect is executed during the second movable body motion effect, and the first movement accompanying the first motion of the movable body. The second pattern (at the time of the first movable body movement effect) in which the special effect of the second aspect different from the first aspect is executed according to the first operation after the second operation of the movable body after the special effect of the aspect is executed. The effect can be executed with the effect pattern A3), in which the flame effect effect is executed and the thunder effect effect is executed at the time of the second movable body motion effect, and when the effect is executed in the second pattern, the first It may be configured so that the ratio of the predetermined state (probability change state) is higher than that when the effect is executed by the pattern. According to such a configuration, by making the mode of the special effect associated with the first movement of the movable body different, the effect can be diversified, and the interest in the effect when the movable body operates can be improved.

(Means 16) In the means 15, the special effect is a specific effect (a challenge effect that is executed during the execution of the fifth round and notifies whether or not it is controlled to a probable change state after the end of the big hit game state). It is an effect executed at a timing earlier than that (an effect of displaying an image on which the flame effect image 1010 or the lightning effect image 1020 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 on the effect display device 5), and the first pattern and the second pattern. Depending on which pattern the effect is executed in, the ratio of predetermined notification to the specific effect is different (when the effect pattern A3 is selected, the rate is higher than when the effect patterns A1 and A2 are selected. It may be configured so that the probability variation jackpot is notified at a high rate). According to such a configuration, the player becomes interested in which of the first pattern and the second pattern the effect is executed, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 17) In the means 15 or the means 16, the effect executing means executes a third pattern (a lightning effect effect is executed at the time of the first movable body operation effect) in which the special effect of the second aspect is executed according to the first operation of the movable body. The second movable body movement effect is not executed. The effect pattern B1, the lightning effect effect is executed during the first movable body operation effect, and the lightning effect effect is executed during the second movable body operation effect B2). Even if the effect can be executed and the effect is executed in the third pattern, the ratio of the predetermined state (probability change state) is higher than that in the case where the effect is executed in the first pattern. good. According to such a configuration, the player expects that the special effect of the second aspect is executed in accordance with the first movement of the movable body, but tentatively, the special effect of the first aspect is performed in accordance with the first movement. Even when the effect is executed, it is expected that the special effect of the second aspect will be executed along with the subsequent first operation, so that the interest in the special effect can be maintained.

(Means 18) In any one of the means 15 to the means 17, an operating means (push button 31B) that can be operated by the player is further provided, and the mode of the special effect is changed according to the operation of the operating means (black image). It may be configured so that it is possible to change from an image in which the flame effect image 1010 is superimposed and displayed on the 1001 to an image in which the lightning effect image 1020 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001). According to such a configuration, the player can expect a change in the mode of the special effect by the operation, and can enhance the interest of the special effect.

(Means 19) In any one of means 1 to means 18, the control means does not output a control signal for address information that is not set within a predetermined settable range (for example, the effect control CPU 120 , No control data is output for addresses that are not set in the address management table shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 (in this example, addresses [00], [01], [05], [06], etc.). It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, unnecessary output of the control signal can be reduced, and the processing load can be reduced.

Further, the embodiment for carrying out the invention described later includes the inventions (1) to (4) shown below. The inventions according to the above means 1 to 19 may further have the configurations (1) to (4).

(1) Display means (effect display device 5, etc.) capable of displaying multiple types of effects (reach effect, etc.) and
Movable bodies (movable members 321 etc.) and
It is provided with a movable body effect means (CPU 120 for effect control, movable body effect process in S75 effect symbol change process in the effect control process process of FIG. 40, etc.) capable of executing the movable body effect to operate the movable body.
When the movable body effect is executed, different modes of effect display (battle reach) are displayed depending on which of the multiple types of effect display (battle reach effect, story reach effect, etc.) is displayed. The particle effect image 71 according to the effect, the flame effect image 73 according to the story reach effect, etc.) can be displayed by the display means (FIGS. 51, 52, etc.) (S75 in the effect control process process of FIG. 40). Staging effect display processing, etc. in the staging pattern changing process).

According to such a configuration, when the movable body effect is executed, it is possible to display different forms of the effect display depending on which of the plurality of types of effect display is performed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the staging effect in which the movement of the movable body and the staging effect display of the display means are linked.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Among the effect displays on which the movable body effect is executed, when a specific type of effect display (battle reach effect, etc.) is executed, the effect display of the specific mode (particles of FIGS. 51 (D) and 51 (E)). It is possible to execute an effect of superimposing the effect image 71 or the like on the specific type of effect display (display of the winning effect image) (FIGS. 51 (A) to (G) and the like).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to link the effect display of a specific type in which the movable body effect is executed and the effect effect display of the display means, and the movement of the movable body and the display means by the effect display of the specific type can be used. It is possible to further enhance the effect of the effect linked with the effect display of.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Among the effect displays on which the movable body effect is executed, when a predetermined type of effect display (story reach effect, etc.) is executed, the effect display of the predetermined mode (flame of FIGS. 52 (D) and 52 (E)). It is possible to perform an effect of superimposing the effect image 73 or the like on a predetermined image (black image 72 or the like in FIGS. 52 (D) and 52 (E)) displayed in the entire display area of the display means (FIG. 52 (D), (E)). A)-(G), etc.).

According to such a configuration, in addition to being able to link a predetermined type of predetermined effect in which the movable body effect is executed and the effect display by the display means, the game emphasizes the movable body effect. It is possible to improve the interest of.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The movable body (movable member 321 and the like) can be moved to a standby position (first position and the like shown in FIGS. 31 and 32) and an advance position (second position and the like shown in FIGS. 31 and 32).
When the game machine is started, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable body (initial operation in the movable member initialization process in step S51B of FIG. 39) and a break-in operation for moving the movable body (FIG. Further, a control means (such as a CPU 120 for effect control) for executing the step S51A of 39 and the operation in the moving member break-in process of FIG. 41) is further provided.

According to such a configuration, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable body and a break-in operation for moving the movable body are executed. Therefore, since the movement of the movable body is not accustomed to it, it is possible to suppress the influence on the movement of the movable body. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the movable body from not operating satisfactorily.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of a game control board (main board). It is a figure which shows the structural example of the drive control board, and the structural example of the light emitting body control board for controlling the lighting of a panel side LED. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the light emitting body control board for performing the lighting control of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating each input / output terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the slew rate setting of the through output of a clock signal and data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the control data format. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the output timing of the signal from each drive output terminal in a serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the case where the control signal output by one light emitting body driver mounted on a light emitting body control board is branched on a board. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 4. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 5. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 6. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 6. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 6. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 7. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 7. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 7. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the address given to each light emitter driver and the motor drive driver. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the address given to each light emitter driver and the motor drive driver. (A) is a front view showing the staging unit, and (B) is a rear view. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the staging unit is seen from diagonally front. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the production unit is seen from diagonally behind. (A) is a front view showing a state in which the movable part is in the tilted position, and (B) is a front view showing a state in which the movable part is in the upright position. (A) is a rear view showing a pinion gear, and (B) is a rear view showing a rack gear. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the movable member is in the first position, and (B) is a schematic view showing a state in which the movable member is in the second position. (A) is a side view of a schematic view showing a state in which the movable member is in the first position, and (B) is a state in which the movable member is in the second position. (A) is a state in which the pinion gear is meshed with the rack gear, (B) is a state in which the rack gear is moved, and (C) is a schematic view showing a state in which the rack gear is regulated. (A) to (D) are enlarged views of the main part showing the state of the gear until the regulated state is reached. (A) is a regulated state, (B) is a state changed to a regulated release state by rotating the pinion gear in the first operating direction, and (C) is a schematic diagram showing a drive initial state. (A) is a regulated state, (B) is a state changed to a regulated release state by rotating the pinion gear in the second operating direction, and (C) is a schematic diagram showing a drive initial state. 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 flowchart which shows an example of the moving member break-in process. It is a figure which shows an example of the control data area. It is a time chart which shows the LED control example. It is a time chart which shows the LED control example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect execution setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect execution setting process. (A) to (D) are explanatory views which show the situation which changes to the regulation state by the regulation means as the modification 1 of the movable part drive mechanism. (A) to (D) are explanatory views which show the situation which changes to the regulation state by the regulation means as the modification 2 of the movable part drive mechanism. (A) to (D) are explanatory views which show the situation which changes to the regulation state by the regulation means as the modification 3 of the movable part drive mechanism. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a regulation part as a modification 4 of the movable part drive mechanism, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a regulation part as a modification 5 of the movable part drive mechanism. It is a display screen figure of the effect display device when a battle reach effect is executed. It is a display screen figure of the effect display device when a story reach effect is executed. It is a timing chart which shows the control example of an effect effect and a movable body effect in a specific super reach effect. It is a timing chart which shows the control example of the effect effect and the movable body combination operation effect in a specific super reach effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern of a movable body motion effect and an effect effect. It is a display screen figure which shows the display example of the effect display device when a movable body motion effect and an effect effect are executed. It is a timing chart which shows the control example of a movable body motion effect and an effect effect. It is a display screen diagram which shows the other display example of the effect display device when a movable body motion effect and an effect effect are executed. It is a timing chart which shows other control examples of a movable body motion effect and an effect effect.

[Structure of pachinko gaming machine]
A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on a main board. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. It will be explained as a standard. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface facing the player playing the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) for supporting and fixing the game board 2. It is composed of 3. The game board 2 is formed with a game area 10 having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by a guide rail 2b. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball launching device (not shown) into the game area 10. Further, the game machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a rotatably around the left side, and the glass door frame 50 can open and close the game area 10. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

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

A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, a lower right position of the game area 10). The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and are identified in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure"), which is a plurality of types of possible identification information (special identification information), is displayed in a variable manner (also referred to as a variable display or a variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variablely display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of those to be turned on and those to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols.

In the following, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". ..

An effect display device 5 as a display means is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the variation display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game are supported. For example, in the effect symbol display area which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, the effect symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each are variablely displayed. The variable display of this effect symbol is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the effect is produced in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" effects display device 5. The final stop symbol (final stop symbol), which is the result of the variation display of the symbol, is stopped and displayed.

As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a variation display of a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and a definite effect symbol that is a variation display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “deriving”). In addition, derivation display of various display symbols such as special symbols and staging symbols means that identification information such as staging symbols is stopped and displayed (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) to end the variable display. ..

For example, eight types of symbols (alphabetic characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters) are included in the effect symbols that are variablely displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of a number, a character or a symbol and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each of the staging symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, a symbol number of "1" to "8" is attached to each of the alphanumerical characters indicating "1" to "8". The number of staging symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination and a losing combination can be configured.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. In each of the first hold display 25A and the second hold display 25B, the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) as the number of hold storage information of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is displayed so as to be identifiable. A memory display is performed.

Here, the holding of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering). 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 effect 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. Will be done.

In the first special symbol display 4A, it is possible to specify the number of reserved storage information (first reserved storage information) generated based on the first starting winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening. The first special figure hold storage number is displayed by lighting (the number of lightings) of the LED. In the second hold display 25B, the number of hold storage information (second hold storage information) generated based on the second start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the second start prize opening can be specified. 2 The number of reserved special figures is displayed by lighting the LED (number of lights).

A first hold display area 5D and a second hold display area 5U are set at two lower left and right positions in the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold display area 5D, the number of first special figure hold storage that can specify the number of first hold storage information generated based on the first start winning is displayed by the number of images of the hold image H of the sphere (circle). Will be done. In the second hold display area 5U, the number of second special figure hold storage that can specify the number of second hold storage information generated based on the second start winning is displayed by the number of images of the hold image H of the sphere (circle). Will be done.

In the first hold display area 5D, the hold image H is displayed in such a manner that the hold image increases on the left side each time the first hold storage information is generated, and the variable display based on the first hold storage information is executed. The reserved image H at the right end corresponding to the first reserved stored information is erased each time, and the remaining reserved image H is displayed to be shifted to the right one by one. In the second hold display area 5U, the hold image is displayed in such a manner that the hold image H increases on the right side each time the second hold storage information is generated, and the variable display based on the second hold storage information is executed. The reserved image H at the left end corresponding to the second reserved storage information is erased each time, and the remaining reserved images are displayed to be shifted to the left one by one.

Shows the variation corresponding display corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display corresponding to the erased (moved, shifted) hold display from each of the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U. An active display area AHA for displaying an image (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display) AH is formed in the central portion of the hold display area. In the active display area AHA, the hold image H displayed in the first hold display area 5D or the second hold display area 5U is displayed up to that point, for example, by moving (shifting) to the active display area. The active image AH is displayed in a manner that can be identified to correspond to the reserved image. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 5.

In the hold display area, the hold storage information may be displayed in a total display mode without distinguishing between the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U. By such a total hold storage display, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display.

For the hold image H displayed in each of the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U, the hold display mode is changed before the variable display of the target hold storage information is executed. Change effects may be performed. In the hold display mode change effect, the display mode such as the color or shape of the hold image H is changed.

For example, the color of the reserved image H can be changed to blue, green, and red. It is decided that the hold display mode change effect is executed at a predetermined ratio, and when the change display result based on the hold storage information of the effect target becomes the jackpot display result, the change is performed at the ratio of blue <green <red. The color of the reserved image H is selected and determined, while the color of the reserved image H after the change is selected and determined at a ratio of red <green <blue when the variable display result is an off-display result. As a result, the degree of expectation for the jackpot based on the color of the reserved image H after the change when the hold display mode change effect is executed is set so that the ratio of the relationship of blue <green <red. Therefore, when the hold display mode change effect is executed, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the big hit based on the color of the hold image after the change.

Further, as for the active image AH, the display mode change effect is executed as in the hold image H, and the display mode such as the color or shape of the hold image H is changed. Regarding the display mode change effect of such an active display, the display mode such as the color or shape after the change is determined in a mode in which the degree of expectation for the big hit can be specified by the same selection ratio as the hold display mode change effect. To. As for the active display, it is not necessary to execute the display mode change effect.

Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normally open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second starting winning opening as a starting area (second starting area).

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded and open state where it is easy to enter.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" 4 ”) If it is less than or equal to, the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" 4 ”) If it is less than or equal to, the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided at a position below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door is in the closed state and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. I can't do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball passes through (entering) the big winning door. ) Make it easier. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to obtain the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball through the large winning opening. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided above the second hold display 25B. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The normal symbol (also referred to as "normal figure" or "normal figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such a variable display of a normal pattern is called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game").

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize openings are detected by the predetermined general prize ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided 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 top frame LED 9a provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the gaming area 10. A left frame LED 9b and a right frame LED 9c are provided. In this embodiment, the top frame LED 9a is provided above the front frame, the left frame LED 9b is provided on the left side of the front frame, and the right frame LED 9c is provided on the right side of the front frame. There is. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with board-side LEDs 9d and 9e. In this embodiment, the board-side LED 9d is provided on the left side of the game board 2, and the board-side LED 9e is provided on the right side of the game board 2. A decorative LED is arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the gaming area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. May be good.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor included in the hitting ball launching device (not shown) and a touch ring (touch sensor).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate (ball hitting plate) for holding (storing) the ball is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided to hold (store) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped and tilted by a player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation rod). There is.

A controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. Four transmissions that combine two transmission type photo sensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a shape photo sensor.

The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so that the pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's pressing operation on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a variation display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol display is based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, the previous normal symbol game is finished. The pachinko game by 20 is started.

In this normal symbol game, when a predetermined time, which is the normal symbol fluctuation time, elapses after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed (deriving display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol loss". Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "hit the normal figure", the expansion / opening control (tilted control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilted position. However, normal open control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time has elapsed.

After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, after the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

In the special symbol game using the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, after the variation display of the special symbol is started and the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the variation display of the special symbol is performed. The final confirmed special symbol (special symbol display result) that is the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, " It becomes "missing". In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of these predetermined display results is stopped and displayed. , The small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state may be controlled.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state (advantageous state) as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times is entered. Be controlled.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" is used as a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is used as a lost symbol. .. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, the special symbol indicating the number "2" may be used as the small hit symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

After the big hit symbol showing the numbers of "3", "5", and "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes "big hit" as the specific display result, it is specially variable in the big hit game state. During the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or the predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated for the large winning opening door of the winning ball device 7. , Open the big prize opening. As a result, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

The large winning opening door that opens the large winning opening during the execution of the round catches the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the large winning opening, so that the special variable winning ball device can be used. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "16"). Even before the number of rounds to be executed reaches the upper limit, the rounds may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has not won a prize in the big winning opening). ..

Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

When the small hit symbols (for example, the number "2") are stopped and displayed, if these small hit symbols are derived as fixed special symbols and then controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small hit game state, for example, the big prize opening is advantageous for the player in the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the short-term open big hit state in which the ball is not substantially obtained (prize ball). It suffices to execute a variable winning operation that changes to the first state (open state).

In the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A , Of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B, the variable display of the staging symbol is started corresponding to the start of any special symbol game. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the staging symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the finalized staging symbol in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" staging symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variable display state of the staging symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

Here, the reach state is an effect symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation symbol”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which fluctuations continue, or a display state in which all or part of the staging symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the "left", "middle", and "right" staging symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" and "right" staging symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) in advance. When the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumerical characters of "7") that constitutes the specified jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining effect symbol display area (for example, "medium" effect) that has not yet been stopped and displayed is displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the staging symbol is fluctuating, or the staging symbol is a big hit in all or part of the staging symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a display state that fluctuates synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

Further, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the staging symbol is reduced, or a character image (a staging image imitating a person or the like) different from the staging symbol is displayed in the display area of the staging display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the staging symbol, and changing the variable mode of the staging symbol, a staging operation different from before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as a change in the display mode of the character image, a change in the display mode of the background image, a reproduction display of the moving image, and a change in the variation mode of the staging symbol is called a reach staging display (or simply a reach staging). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, and the light emitters such as the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e. It may be included that the lighting operation (blinking operation), the operation of the movable member 321 and the like are set to an operation mode different from the operation mode before the reach state is reached.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as "reach patterns") having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. In each reach mode, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability", "big hit reliability", "expectation", or "big hit expectation") is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" can be different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the staging symbol does not become the reach state after the variable display of the staging symbol is started. In some cases, a definite staging symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the staging symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “missing”.

When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the staging symbol is in the reach state after the variable display of the staging symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the definite effect symbol having a predetermined reach loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the staging symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "missing".

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, it corresponds to the fact that the variable display state of the staging symbol is in the reach state. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the definite effect symbol which is the predetermined normal jackpot combination (also referred to as “non-probability variable jackpot combination”) among the plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probability change jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a definite effect symbol without executing the reach effect.

The definite effect symbol, which is a normal jackpot combination (non-probability variation jackpot combination), is variablely displayed in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5, for example. Of the staging symbols whose symbol numbers are "1" to "8", any one of the staging symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" is "left" or "". Anything may be used as long as it is aligned on a predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "middle" and "right". A staging symbol whose symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" is referred to as a normal symbol (also referred to as a "non-probability variation symbol").

In response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the confirmed effect symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probability variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "non-probability variation" (also referred to as "normal big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probability variable jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-probability change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after the end, the time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving control, as will be described later, the so-called electric chew support is carried out in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed). The same control as the state in which the initialization process is executed) is performed. In the time saving control, either of the conditions that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game state and that the variable display result becomes "big hit" is satisfied first. Sometimes you just have to quit.

As a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the numbers "5" and "7" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the staging symbol is displayed. In response to the fact that the player is in the reach state, after the same reach effect as in the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "normal" is executed, the predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among the plurality of types of jackpot combinations is used. The confirmed effect symbol may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a definite effect symbol without executing the reach effect. The definite effect symbol that is a probabilistic jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number "1" that is variablely displayed in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5. -Of the "8" staging symbols, the staging symbols whose symbol numbers are "5" or "7" are in the "left", "middle", and "right" staging symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything may be used as long as it is displayed as a stop on a predetermined valid line. The staging symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the probabilistic jackpot combination are "5" and "7" are referred to as probabilistic symbols. When the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed effect symbol, which is usually a jackpot combination, may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the effect symbol.

Regardless of whether the finalized effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probabilistic jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game is a variable display result of "big hit". It is also referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "probability change" in the case. In addition, in this embodiment, among the big hit types of "probability change", the normal open big hit state is set based on the fact that the variable display result of "5" and "7" is "big hit". It is controlled, and after the end, probability fluctuation control (probability change control) is performed together with time reduction control.

By performing these probabilistic control, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probabilistic control may be terminated when the condition that the variation display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit gaming state and the control is performed again in the big hit gaming state is satisfied. As with the time reduction control, the probability variation control is terminated when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times, which is the same as the time reduction number, or 90 times, which is different from the time reduction number) after the end of the jackpot game state. You may. In addition, even if the probability change control is terminated when the "probability change fall" decision to end the probability change control is made in the probability change fall lottery executed every time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit game state. good.

When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game. Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per normal", and control of tilting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per normal". The second is to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of tilts compared to the normal state. Control (electric chew support control) that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the starting condition is satisfied. As described above, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as a high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which time reduction control and high opening control are performed together with probability change control is also called a high probability high base state. Although not set as the game state to be controlled in the present embodiment, the probabilistic state in which only the probabilistic change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. .. Further, only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control may be particularly referred to as a "probability change state", and may be referred to as a time reduction probability change state in order to distinguish it from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, the probabilistic state (high probability low base state) in which only the probability change control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed may be a probability change state without time reduction in order to distinguish it from the high probability high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without the probability change control is also referred to as the low probability high base state. A normal state in which probabilistic change control, time saving control, and high open control are not performed is also referred to as a low probabilistic low base state. When at least one of the time reduction control and the probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the probability that the special figure game can be executed frequently and that the variation display result in each special figure game becomes a "big hit". Is increased, which is advantageous for the player. A gaming state that is advantageous for a player different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after the control to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the variable display result becomes "small hit" is displayed. It may be controlled continuously.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the staging control board 12. Further, the drive control board 16B and the light emitter control boards 16C to 16F are mounted as control boards connected to the staging control board 12 via the staging control relay board 16A. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a function for setting a random number used in a special figure game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like that transmits a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to receive the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, and 8R. , Top frame LED 9a, left frame LED 9b, right frame LED 9c, board side LEDs 9d, 9e, movable portion 302, movable member 321 and various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation in the effect display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the top frame LED 9a, left frame LED 9b, and right frame provided on the game frame side. Prescribed for the electrical parts for staging such as all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the LED9c and the board side LEDs 9d and 9e provided on the game board 2 side, and all or part of the operation of the movable part 302 and the movable member 321. It is equipped with a function to determine the control content for executing the effect operation of.

Wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an audio signal (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 are connected to the effect control board 12. .. Further, wiring for transmitting various signals is also connected to the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control board 16C, and the light emitter control board 16D via the effect control relay board 16A.

The information signal transmitted to the drive control board 16B is a drive control signal indicating commands and control data for operating the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 by driving the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. It may be included.

The information signal transmitted to the light emitting body control board 16C may include a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitting bodies provided as panel side LEDs 9d and 9e.

If the information signal transmitted to the light emitting body control board 16D includes a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitting bodies provided as a left frame LED 9b on the left side of the gaming machine frame 3. good. Further, the information signal transmitted to the light emitting body control board 16E includes a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitting bodies provided as a top frame LED 9a above the gaming machine frame 3. Just do it. Further, the information signal transmitted to the light emitting body control board 16F includes a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitting bodies provided as a right frame LED 9c on the right side of the gaming machine frame 3. I just need to be there.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16D relays only the staging control relay board 16A from the staging control CPU 120 mounted on the staging control board 12. Is transmitted. Further, the information signal transmitted to the light emitting body control board 16E is transmitted from the staging control CPU 120 mounted on the staging control board 12 via the staging control board 16D in addition to the staging control relay board 16A. Further, the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16F is relayed from the staging control CPU 120 mounted on the staging control board 12 to the staging control board 16A, the staging control board 16D, and the light emitting body control board 16E in addition to the staging control relay board 16A. Is transmitted.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes voice signal processing for this purpose.

The effect control relay board 16A is installed on a back pack or the like attached to the back surface of the game board 2, and is transmitted from the effect control board 12 toward the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control board 16C, and the light emitter control board 16D. Various signals are relayed. The back pack may be attached to the central portion on the back surface side of the game board 2, and an opening facing the effect display device 5 may be formed in the center thereof. The back pack may be provided so as to cover the main board 11, the voice control board 13, the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control board 16C, and the like from the rear. An effect control board box containing the effect control board 12 may be attached to the rear surface side of the back pack.

The drive control board 16B is a control board for drive control provided separately from the staging control board 12, and can control the rotation of the movable portion 302 and move based on commands and control data from the staging control board 12. A driver IC or the like for controlling the movement of the member 321 is mounted. The output signal from the drive control board 16B is transmitted to the first staging motor 303 and the second staging motor 330.

The light emitter control board 16C is a control board for light emitter output mounted on the game board 2 and provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is a board based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. Various circuits for driving a light emitter for controlling lighting of a plurality of light emitters provided as side LEDs 9d and 9e are mounted.

The light emitter control boards 16D to 16F are control boards for light emitter output mounted on the game machine frame 3 and separately provided from the effect control board 12, and commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. Based on this, various circuits for driving a light emitter for controlling lighting of a plurality of light emitters provided as a top frame LED 9a, a left frame LED 9b, and a right frame LED 9c are mounted.

In addition to the light emitting body control boards 16C to 16F, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with, for example, a board for controlling lighting of the light emitting unit 321A provided on the movable member 321. It is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 2, a wiring for transmitting a detection signal from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. Anything you have will do. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general figure hold display 25C Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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. The effect control command includes, for example, the variation time of the effect symbol, the type of reach effect, and the pseudo-ream (which is originally one variation corresponding to one hold memory, but is multiple times corresponding to a plurality of hold memories. It is an effect display that makes it look like the fluctuations are being performed continuously, and in order to make it appear as if the fluctuation display (variable display) of the symbol was executed multiple times for one start prize, one start. Within the fluctuation time determined for winning, a variation indicating the mode of variation such as the presence / absence of a temporary stop and a re-variation for all the symbol rows (left, middle, right) a predetermined number of times. A variable pattern specification command indicating a pattern, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the staging display device 5, a voice control command used to control voice output from speakers 8L and 8R, and a top frame. Includes a light emitter control command used to control the lighting operation of the LED 9a, left frame LED 9b, right frame LED 9c, panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, drive control command used to control the operation of the movable member 321 and the like. It has been.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip computer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform control operations, and updates of numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

As an example, in the staging control board 12, the staging control CPU 120 executes a staging control program read from the ROM 121 to execute a process for controlling the staging operation by the staging electrical components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 has a fixed data read operation for reading fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 has a variable data writing operation for writing various variable data to the RAM 122 and temporarily storing the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 has the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data read operation to read various temporarily stored fluctuation data, reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 is I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed. The electrical components involved in the execution of the staging control such as the staging control CPU 120, ROM 121, and the RAM 122 on the staging control board 12 are also referred to as a staging control microcomputer.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2c formed in the game board 2. A frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2c of the game board 2. Further, an effect unit 300 is provided between the back surface of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, and various motors (first effect motor 303, 1) provided in the effect unit 300 are provided on the effect control board 12. A plurality of electronic components such as a second staging motor 330), a solenoid, a sensor, and a light emitting diode (LED) are connected. Note that, in FIG. 2, among these electronic components, illustrations other than the first staging motor 303 and the second staging motor 330 are omitted.

On the side of the effect control board 12, as in the main board 11, for example, a random number value (also referred to as an effect random number) for determining the type of various effects such as a notice effect is set.

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

As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 includes various effect devices (for example, an effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, top frame LED 9a, left frame LED 9b, right frame LED 9c, panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, movable member 321 and the like. A staging control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of staging control patterns used to control the staging operation by the staging model, etc.) is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content or the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern table may store an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

The effect control pattern at the time of special symbol fluctuation corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol that is the special symbol display result is derived and displayed. , It is composed of data showing the control contents of various effects such as the change display operation of the effect symbol, the reach effect, the effect display operation in the re-lottery effect, or various effect display operations without the change display of the effect symbol. Has been done. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect to be executed corresponding to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The special figure variation time effect control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

As the advance notice effect executed during the variable display of the effect symbol, for example, as described later, a movable notice that the movable member 321 as a movable body (movable object) rises, or a player can use the stick controller 31A or a push button. A big hit such as an operation notice executed on condition that 31B is operated, a step-up notice in which a predetermined image is gradually switched, a dialogue notice in which a character appears and speaks a line, and a cut-in notice in which a predetermined image is interrupted and displayed. Big hit notice effect that suggests the possibility of It includes a plurality of notices executed at the start of variable display and at the time of reach establishment, such as a latent notice for notifying whether or not it is in a fluctuating state (whether or not it is latent).

FIG. 3 (1) shows a configuration example of the drive control board 16B. As shown in FIG. 3 (1), the motor drive driver 412 is mounted on the drive control board 16B. A control signal from the staging control CPU 120 of the staging control board 12 is input to the motor drive driver 412 in a serial signal format via the staging control relay board 16A. Then, the motor drive driver 412 performs drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 based on the drive control information indicated by the input control signal.

FIG. 3 (2) shows a configuration example of the light emitter control board 16C for controlling the lighting of the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e. As shown in FIG. 3 (2), the light emitter control board 16C is mounted with the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b. A control signal from the staging control CPU 120 of the staging control board 12 is input to the light emitting body driver 411a via the staging control relay board 16A in a serial signal format. Then, the light emitter driver 411a controls the lighting of the panel side LED 9d based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal. Further, a control signal from the staging control CPU 120 of the staging control board 12 is input to the light emitting body driver 411b in a serial signal format via the staging control relay board 16A and further via the light emitting body driver 411a. .. Then, the light emitting body driver 411b controls the lighting of the panel side LED 9e based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal.

As shown in FIG. 3 (2), in the light emitter control board 16C, the control signals transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 are sequentially transmitted between the light emitter drivers on the same light emitter control board 16C. It is configured to be transmitted to each illuminant driver by being transmitted (in this example, it is transmitted from the illuminant driver 411a to the illuminant driver 411b).

FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c. As shown in FIG. 4, the light emitting body driver 413b is mounted on the light emitting body control board 16D. A control signal from the staging control CPU 120 of the staging control board 12 is input to the light emitting body driver 413b in a serial signal format via the staging control relay board 16A. Then, the light emitter driver 413b controls the lighting of the left frame LED 9b based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal. In FIG. 4, the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F are connected to each other via wiring members such as flexible cables and wire harnesses.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitting body driver 413a is mounted on the light emitting body control board 16E. The control signal from the staging control CPU 120 of the staging control board 12 is input to the light emitting body driver 413a in a serial signal format via the staging control relay board 16A and further via the staging control board 16D. To. Then, the light emitting body driver 413a controls the lighting of the top frame LED 9a based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a light emitting body driver 413c is mounted on the light emitting body control board 16F. In the light emitter driver 413c, the control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 passes through the effect control relay board 16A, and further via the light emitter control board 16D and the light emitter control board 16E. Input in serial signal format. Then, the light emitter driver 413c controls the lighting of the right frame LED 9c based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F, the control signals transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 are mounted on different light emitter control boards 16D to 16F, respectively. By sequentially transmitting between the drivers 413a to 413c, it is configured to be transmitted to each of the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c, respectively.

Further, in this embodiment, each LED provided on the game board 2 is comprehensively expressed as the board side LEDs 9d and 9e, respectively, but specifically, the board side LED 9d is on the left side of the game board 2. It is assumed that a plurality of light emitting bodies (color LED or single color LED) are provided, and a plurality of light emitting bodies (color LED or single color LED) are provided as board side LEDs 9e on the right side of the game board 2. Further, in this embodiment, each LED provided in the game frame is comprehensively expressed as a top frame LED 9a, a left frame LED 9b, and a right frame LED 9c, respectively, but specifically, above the game frame. A plurality of light emitting bodies (color LED or single color LED) are provided as the top frame LED 9a, and a plurality of light emitting bodies (color LED or single color LED) are provided as the left frame LED 9b on the left side of the game frame, and on the right side of the game frame. It is assumed that a plurality of light emitters (color LED or monochromatic LED) are provided as the right frame LED 9c.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to control the lighting of the motor drive driver 412, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e, and the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b and the right frame LED 9c. The light emitter drivers 413a to 413c of the above are realized by using the same type of serial-parallel conversion circuit (integrated circuit (IC)). FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a serial-parallel conversion circuit used as a light emitter driver 411a, 411b, a motor drive driver 412, and a light emitter driver 413a to 413c. Further, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each input / output terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit shown in FIG.

The serial-parallel conversion circuit used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c converts the input serial signal format signal into a 24-channel parallel signal format signal. There are two types, one is to output by converting the input serial signal format signal into a 12-channel parallel signal format signal, and the other is to output, but the number of some circuit elements and terminals is limited. Since the same configurations and functions are provided except for differences, the serial-parallel conversion circuit for 24 channels will be described as a representative in the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and the serial-parallel conversion circuit for 12 channels will be described. Only the differences will be explained. In this embodiment, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b are realized by a serial-parallel conversion circuit for 24 channels, and the motor drive driver 412 and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c are realized by a serial-parallel conversion circuit for 12 channels. It will be realized.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, CLK / I for inputting a clock signal from the effect control CPU 120 to the serial-parallel conversion circuit via the effect control relay board 16A and the light emitter control boards 16D and 16E. A terminal and a DATA / I terminal for inputting data are provided. In addition, a part of the input clock signal and data is branched in the serial-parallel conversion circuit, and can be output through from the serial-parallel conversion circuit as it is, and the CLK / O terminal and data that output the clock signal through can be output. A DATA / O terminal for through output is provided.

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitting body driver 413b of the light emitting body control board 16D emits a control signal (clock signal and data) input via the effect control relay board 16A. Although it is output to the light emitter driver 413a of the control board 16E, clock signals and data are transmitted from the CLK / O terminal and the DATA / O terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit that realizes the light emitter driver 413b, respectively, to the light emitter driver 413a. It is configured to be output to the serial-parallel conversion circuit that realizes. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitting body driver 413a of the light emitting body control board 16E is a control signal input via the effect control relay board 16A and the light emitting body control board 16D. The clock signal and data) are output to the light emitter driver 413c of the light emitter control board 16F, and the clocks are clocked from the CLK / O terminal and DATA / O terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit that realizes the light emitter driver 413a, respectively. The signal and data are configured to be output to a serial-parallel conversion circuit that implements the light emitter driver 413c.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the clock signal input from the CLK / I terminal and the other part of the data input from the DATA / I terminal are input to the decoder and 24 channels from the serial signal format. It is decoded into a signal of the parallel signal format of. Then, after being temporarily stored in each register provided in the register block, pulse width modulation (PWM) is performed using an internal clock signal (in this example, a 6 MHz internal clock signal) by an internal oscillation clock circuit, and each of them is subjected to pulse width modulation (PWM). It is output from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. In the case of a 12-channel circuit, it is converted into a 12-channel parallel signal format signal and output from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q11. The output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 and the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are supplied to a light emitter such as an LED or to an operation motor.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the serial-parallel conversion circuit is provided with terminals AD0 to AD4 for decoding address input (AD0 to AD5 in a 12-channel circuit), and terminals AD0 to AD4 are provided. By setting it to H (high) or L (low), respectively, it is possible to set the address for each serial-parallel conversion circuit. The data input from DATA / I also includes address information, and the serial-parallel conversion circuit decodes only the data whose address information contained in the input data matches the set address into a parallelless signal format signal. Output from drive output terminals Q0 to Q23.

Since the 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit is provided with 5 terminals AD0 to AD4 for decoding address input, a maximum of 32 types of addresses can be set, and a maximum of 32 serial-parallel conversions can be set. It is possible to connect circuits. Further, since the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit is provided with 6 terminals AD0 to AD5 for decoding address input, a maximum of 64 types of addresses can be set, and a maximum of 64 serial-parallel conversions can be set. It is possible to connect circuits.

The S terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting the slew rate of the through output of the clock signal output from the CLK / O terminal and the slew rate of the through output of the data output from the DATA / O terminal. .. When the S terminal is set to L (low), the slew output of the clock signal and data is set to the normal slew rate output, and when the S terminal is set to H (high), the slew output of the clock signal and data is set to a low slew rate. Set to output.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the slew rate setting of the through output of the clock signal and the data. As shown in FIG. 7 (1), when the S terminal is set to L (low) and the output is set to a normal slew rate, the rising and falling slopes of the clock signal and data waveforms (voltage change per unit time). Amount) is large to some extent. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (2), when the S terminal is set to H (high) and the output is set to a low slew rate, the clock signal and the clock signal are set as compared with the case of setting the normal slew rate. The slope of the rising and falling edges of the data waveform becomes gentle.

Generally, in order to suppress radio wave radiation from the substrate, it is better to keep the slew rate low, and it is better to set the output to the low slew rate shown in FIG. 7 (2). On the other hand, in order to secure resistance to noise, it is better that the slopes of the rising and falling edges of the waveform are large, and it is better to set the output of the normal slew rate shown in FIG. 7 (1).

The setting of the S terminal is not limited to simply setting the clock signal output from the CLK / O terminal and the waveform of the through output of the data output from the DATA / O terminal, but also the clock signal and DATA input from the CLK / I terminal. It has a function to compensate the output waveform for the data input from the / I terminal. That is, in general, the clock signal and data output from the effect control CPU 120 or the like are output as a square wave at the output stage, but reach the CLK / I terminal and the DATA / I terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit. When the transmission loss due to the wiring is large, a clock signal or data having a waveform that is broken from the original square wave may be input. In this embodiment, the serial-parallel conversion circuit does not simply output the input clock signal or data as it is, but the clock signal or data input in the state of a waveform collapsed from the original square wave in this way. Is equipped with a function to compensate for a waveform close to the original square wave and output it. In this case, if the output is set to a normal slew rate by setting the S terminal, the output signal is compensated for a waveform with a large slope of rising and falling, so the output signal is closer to the original rectangular wave. Can be output, and the influence of external noise can be reduced. However, if the inclination of the rising edge and the falling edge is large, the amount of voltage change momentarily increases, so that the radio wave radiation to the outside of the substrate may increase. On the other hand, if the output is set to a low slew rate by setting the S terminal, the rising and falling slopes are compensated for a smaller waveform and output, so compared to the normal slew rate output, it is outpatient. Although it is vulnerable to the effects of noise, it is possible to reduce the amount of instantaneous voltage change and suppress the increase in radio wave radiation to the outside of the board.

It should be noted that it may be configured to enable or disable the function itself for compensating the output waveform, and to disable all the functions for compensating the output waveform. Further, the function of compensating the output waveform may be realized outside the serial-parallel conversion circuit by providing an amplifier circuit or the like outside the serial-parallel conversion circuit.

Further, in the above-mentioned normal slew rate output setting, compensation is made so that the rising and falling slopes of the output waveform are larger than the rising and falling slopes of the input waveform, but the normal slew rate The output setting may be such that the input waveform is output as it is without compensating for the output waveform (that is, the output waveform has a rising edge equivalent to the rising edge of the input waveform as a predetermined mode). In this case, in the low slew rate output setting, it is sufficient to output a waveform whose slope is smaller than the rising edge of the input waveform.

The T terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting the timeout reset function of the signal output from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23. When the T terminal is set to L (low), the timeout reset function is set to the disabled state, and when the terminal is set to H (high), the timeout reset function is set to the enabled state.

When the T terminal is set to H (high) and the timeout reset function is set to the enabled state, clock signals and data are input from the CLK / I terminal and DATA / I terminal, and signal output is output from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23. When a predetermined period (1 second in this example) elapses after the start, it is considered that the time-out has occurred, and the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are automatically reset (output stop). Therefore, when the time-out reset function is set to the enabled state and it is desired to continuously supply signals to each LED and the operating motor from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23, for example, for at least a predetermined period from the effect control CPU 120. It is necessary to repeatedly output the control signal every (1 second in this example).

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of rewriting the control signal every 10 ms, and when the output from each drive output terminal is continued, the effect control CPU 120 is performed every 10 ms. By repeatedly outputting the control signal to the serial-parallel conversion circuit, the output from each drive output terminal is continued even if the timeout reset function is set to the enabled state.

The Q / S terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting the drive method of the signal output from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23. When the Q / S terminal is set to L (low), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be constant current outputs. Further, when the Q / S terminal is set to H (high), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be sink outputs.

The Q / I terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting whether or not to invert the output logic of the signal output from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23. When the Q / I terminal is set to L (low), the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to be normally output without inverting. Further, when the Q / I terminal is set to H (high), the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to be inverted and output.

The R terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a current reference setting terminal. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the R terminal is connected to each drive output terminal A0 to A23 via a constant current circuit, and is outside an arbitrary resistance value between the R terminal and ground (GND). By connecting a resistor, the drive current value of all the outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 can be set in a predetermined range (for example, 4 mA to 20 mA).

The VP terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is an electrostatic protection terminal for protection. The power supply voltage used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is connected to the VP terminal. That is, if the power supply voltage used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is connected to the VP terminal, an overvoltage higher than the power supply voltage can be released. When a plurality of types of power supply voltages are used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit, the power supply voltage having the higher voltage value may be connected to the VP terminal.

Next, the control data format of the data received by the serial-parallel conversion circuit will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the control data format. The basic control data format of the data received by the serial-parallel conversion circuit is composed of the common format shown in FIG. 8 (1) and the basic format shown in FIG. 8 (2).

As shown in FIG. 8 (1), the common formats are a 9-bit header (HD), a 4-bit device ID (ID), a 5-bit decode addresses AD0 to AD4 (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and 1 It is composed of EX data of bits. The EX data is for setting whether the control data format following the common format is the basic format or the extended format described later, and EX = 0 is set in the basic format.

As shown in FIG. 8 (2), the basic format is configured to include 6-bit data for each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23. For example, when transmitting data for LED lighting control, lighting control including LED gradation control is performed by setting and transmitting 6-bit data in time series for each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23. It can be carried out.

Further, as the control data format, an extended format can be used instead of the basic format shown in FIG. 8 (2). Specifically, if EX = 1 is set in the common format shown in FIG. 8 (1), the control data format following the common format becomes the extended format shown in FIG. 8 (3).

As shown in FIG. 8 (3), the extended format is configured to include 1-bit binary data for each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23. In the extended format, since the data for each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23 is composed of 1 bit, the control data format of the data received by the serial-parallel conversion circuit can be reduced. For example, in the case of driving and controlling the first staging motor 303 and the second staging motor 330 using a serial-parallel conversion circuit, gradation control or the like is performed unlike the case where lighting control of a light emitting body such as an LED is performed. Since it is not necessary, it is effective to use the extended format as shown in FIG. 8 (3).

Although the control data format used in the 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit has been described in FIG. 8, the control data format used in the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit is, for example, common as shown in FIG. 8 (1). It differs in that the format includes 6-bit decode addresses AD0 to AD5. Further, for example, the basic format shown in FIG. 8 (2) is different in that it is short because it is configured to include 6-bit data for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 for 12 channels. Further, for example, the extended format shown in FIG. 8 (3) is different in that it is short because it is configured to include 1-bit binary data for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 for 12 channels.

In addition, the serial-parallel conversion circuit is configured to disperse the output timing of the signals from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23 to spread the spectrum, prevent the generation of radiation noise, and suppress radio wave radiation. .. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the output timing of signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 in the serial-parallel conversion circuit. In this embodiment, the internal oscillation clock circuit built in the serial-parallel conversion circuit outputs a 6 MHz clock signal. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the 6 MHz internal clock signal is used as a 1 MHz 6-phase clock signal. The drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are grouped into 6 groups of 4 channels per group to distribute the signal output timing.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, group 1 is composed of 4 channels of drive output terminals Q0 to Q3, group 2 is composed of 4 channels of drive output terminals Q4 to Q7, and drive output terminals Q8 to Q8. Group 3 is composed of 4 channels of Q11, group 4 is composed of 4 channels of drive output terminals Q12 to Q15, group 5 is composed of 4 channels of drive output terminals Q16 to Q19, and drive output terminals Q20 to Q23. Group 6 is composed of 4 channels. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the drive output terminals in the same group (for example, the drive output terminals Q0 to Q3 in the group 1) have the same signal output timing, but the drive output terminals in different groups (for example). For example, the output timing is distributed between the drive output terminal Q0 of the group 1 and the drive output terminal Q4) of the group 2.

Note that FIG. 9 describes the output timing of signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 in the 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, but in the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, the 6 MHz internal clock signal is 1 MHz. The clock signals are separated into three phases, and the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are grouped into three groups of four channels per group to distribute the signal output timing.

Next, a connection example in which the serial-parallel conversion circuit described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9 is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c will be described. 10 to 12 are explanatory views for explaining a connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit. Of these, FIG. 10 shows a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel-side LEDs 9d and 9e. Further, FIG. 11 shows a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as a motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. Further, FIG. 12 shows a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c.

First, with reference to FIG. 10, a connection example in which the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel-side LEDs 9d and 9e will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e are realized by a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit.

As will be described later, in this embodiment, the address [02] is assigned to the light emitter driver 411a (see FIG. 24), and as shown in FIG. 10, the terminals AD0 to AD4 for inputting the decoded address are assigned. Among them, the case where AD1 is connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V), AD0, AD2 to AD4 are connected to ground (GND), and the decode address is set to 00010 (B) = [02] is shown. ..

Note that FIG. 10 shows a mode for setting the decoded address in the light emitter driver 411a, but as will be described later, the address [03] is assigned to the light emitter driver 411b (see FIG. 24). Of the terminals AD0 to AD4 for inputting the decode address, AD0 and AD1 are connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V), AD2 to AD4 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decode address is 00011 (B) = [03]. Will be set to.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the S terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V). That is, by setting the S terminal to H (high), the slew output of the clock signal and data is set to a low slew rate output. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (2), the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e are all mounted on the same light emitter control board 16C and are light emitters. Since the control signal is transmitted between the drivers on the same light emitter control board 16C (transmission across the boards is not performed), it is not necessary to pay much attention to noise immunity. Therefore, by setting the slew output of the clock signal and the data to the output of a low slew rate, the radio wave radiation from the substrate is rather suppressed.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V). That is, the timeout reset function is set to the enabled state by setting the T terminal to H (high).

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, both the Q / S terminal and the Q / I terminal are connected to the ground (GND). That is, by setting the Q / S terminal to L (low), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be constant current output, and the Q / I terminal is set to L (low). As a result, the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to be normally output without inverting.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, an external resistance having a predetermined resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this embodiment, it is assumed that an external resistance of 10 kΩ is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this case, for example, the drive current value of all the outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to 150 / 10kΩ = 15MA.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, a power supply voltage VCL (5V) is connected to the VP terminal and is protected so as to release an overvoltage of 5V or more.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23 is connected to the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e. In the example shown in FIG. 10, for convenience, one light emitting body is connected to each drive output terminal, but when a color LED is connected as the light emitting body, it is used for RGB. The three terminals may be configured to be connected to one color LED, or one terminal may be configured to be connected to one monochromatic LED if a monochromatic LED is used as the light emitter. .. Further, for example, a plurality of monochromatic LEDs may be configured to be connected in series to one terminal.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, a case where a light emitting body is connected to all the terminals of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is shown, but the drive output terminals Q0 to Q0 to the drive output terminals Q0 to depending on the number and arrangement of the light emitting bodies. If it is not necessary to use all the terminals of Q23, the unused terminals may be connected to the ground (GND).

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a connection example in which the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as a motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first staging motor 303 and the second staging motor 330 is realized by a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit. To.

As will be described later, in this embodiment, the address [04] is assigned to the motor drive driver 412 (see FIG. 24), and as shown in FIG. 11, the terminals AD0 to AD5 for inputting the decoded address are assigned. Among them, AD2 is connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V), AD0, AD1, AD3 to AD5 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decoding address is set to 000100 (B) = [04]. ing.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the S terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V). That is, by setting the S terminal to H (high), the slew output of the clock signal and data is set to a low slew rate output. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (1), the control signal is not transmitted between the motor drive driver 412 and another driver, so that the S terminal is set to ground (GND). It may be connected (set to L (low)) so that the slew output of the clock signal and data becomes the output of the normal slew rate.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V). That is, the timeout reset function is set to the enabled state by setting the T terminal to H (high).

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, both the Q / S terminal and the Q / I terminal are connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V). That is, by setting the Q / S terminal to H (high), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be the sink output, and the Q / I terminal is set to H (high). Is set to reverse output the output logic of the output signal from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, an external resistance having a predetermined resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this embodiment, it is assumed that an external resistance of 10 kΩ is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this case, for example, the drive current value of all the outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to 150 / 10kΩ = 15MA.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, a power supply voltage VCS (5V) is connected to the VP terminal and is protected so as to release an overvoltage of 5V or more.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, the terminals of the four channels Q0 to Q3 of the group 1 having the same output timing are connected to the first first effect motor 303. .. Further, among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, the terminals of the four channels Q4 to Q7 of the group 2 having the same output timing are connected to the second second effect motor 330. In this embodiment, the two operation motors of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 are controlled, and the terminals of Q8 to Q11 of the group 3 are unnecessary, so that Q8 to Q8 to The terminal of Q11 is connected to the ground (GND).

As described above, in the case of a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, the output timings of the signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are distributed by being divided into three groups of groups 1 to 3. If the output timings differ between the signals output to the same operating motor (in this example, the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330), the drive accuracy of the operation motor may not be maintained. There is. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the signal input to the same operation motor is connected to the drive output terminal belonging to the same group, and the drive accuracy of the operation motor is such. It prevents the situation that it becomes impossible to maintain.

On the contrary, for example, when connecting to the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e described with reference to FIG. 10, or when connecting to a light emitter such as when connecting to the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c of FIG. 12, which will be described later. Since the above-mentioned problem of drive accuracy does not occur, even if the output timings are different between the signals output to each light emitter, there is not much trouble. Therefore, when connecting the output signal from the drive output terminal to a light emitting body such as an LED, it is not necessary to pay much attention to the output timing.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a connection example in which the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c are realized by a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit. To.

As will be described later, in this embodiment, the address [07] is assigned to the light emitter driver 413a (see FIG. 25), and as shown in FIG. 12, the terminals AD0 to AD5 for inputting the decoded address are assigned. Among them, AD0 to AD2 are connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V), AD3 to AD5 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decoding address is set to 000111 (B) = [07]. ..

Note that FIG. 12 shows how to set the decoded address in the light emitter driver 413a, but as will be described later, the address [08] is assigned to the light emitter driver 413b (see FIG. 25). Of the terminals AD0 to AD5 for inputting the decoded address, AD3 is connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V), AD0 to AD2, AD4 and AD5 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decoded address is 001000 (B) = [ 08] will be set. Further, as will be described later, since the address [09] is assigned to the light emitter driver 413c (see FIG. 25), among the terminals AD0 to AD5 for decoding address input, A0 and AD3 are the power supply voltage VCS. It is connected to (5V), AD1, AD2, AD4, AD5 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decoding address is set to 001001 (B) = [09].

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, the S terminal is connected to the ground (GND). That is, by setting the S terminal to L (low), the slew output of the clock signal and data is set to the output of a normal slew rate. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED9a, the left frame LED9b, and the right frame LED9c are on different light emitter control boards 16D to 16F. Since the control signal is transmitted between the light emitter drivers mounted on the board and mounted on different boards, the influence of noise is large. Therefore, by setting the through output of the clock signal and the data to the output of a normal slew rate, the resistance to noise is ensured.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V). That is, the timeout reset function is set to the enabled state by setting the T terminal to H (high).

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, both the Q / S terminal and the Q / I terminal are connected to the ground (GND). That is, by setting the Q / S terminal to L (low), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are set to be constant current output, and the Q / I terminal is set to L (low). As a result, the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 is set to be normally output without inverting.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, an external resistance having a predetermined resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this embodiment, it is assumed that an external resistance of 10 kΩ is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this case, for example, the drive current value of all the outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to 150 / 10kΩ = 15MA.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, a power supply voltage VLL (12V) is connected to the VP terminal. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 12, since a 12V power supply voltage (VDL) and a 5V power supply voltage (VCL, VCS) are used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit, the voltage value of 12V, whichever is higher, is used. The power supply voltage VDC is connected to the V terminal and is protected so as to release an overvoltage of 12 V or more.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, each drive output terminal Q0 to Q11 is connected to a plurality of light emitters as a top frame LED 9a, a left frame LED 9b, and a right frame LED 9c. In the example shown in FIG. 12, for convenience, one light emitter is connected to each drive output terminal, or three light emitters (for example, a single color LED) that perform the same control are connected in series. Although the figure is shown, when a color LED is connected as a light emitting body, it may be configured so that three terminals for RGB are connected to one color LED.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, the case where the light emitters are connected to all the terminals of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 is shown, but the drive output terminals Q0 to Q0 are shown depending on the number and arrangement of the light emitters. If it is not necessary to use all the terminals of Q11, the unused terminals may be connected to the ground (GND).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, in this embodiment, the T terminals of the light emitter driver 411, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c are set to H (high), respectively, and the timeout function is effective. It is set to the state. In this embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls to control the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e in the effect control process process (see step S55) described later. It outputs a signal or outputs a control signal for driving and controlling the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, but since the timeout function is set to the enabled state, the control signal Is output only once, the output signal from each drive output terminal is automatically reset after a predetermined period (1 second in this example), and lighting control and drive control cannot be continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 repeatedly outputs a control signal at least every predetermined period (1 second in this example) in the effect control process process (see step S55) described later. , The lighting control of the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c is continuously executed, and the drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is continuously executed. It is controlled to do.

In this embodiment, the timeout function is configured to be enabled as described above, and the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitting are emitted every predetermined period (1 second in this example). Since the output from the drive output terminals of the body drivers 413a to 413c is automatically stopped, for example, after performing drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, Despite the control to stop the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 does not stop due to signal omission or malfunction. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 are seized.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, a case where the T terminal is uniformly set to H (high) and the timeout function is set to the enabled state is shown. Not limited to this, the setting of the enabled state and the disabled state of the timeout function may be used properly according to the purpose. For example, for the motor drive driver, the timeout function is set to the enabled state from the viewpoint of preventing seizure of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, while the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e, the top frame LED 9a, and the left frame LED 9b. As for the light emitters such as the right frame LED 9c, unlike the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, problems such as seizure do not occur, so the T terminal is set to L (low) and the timeout function is disabled. It may be configured to be set to the state.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to continuously execute the lighting control and the drive control, the staging control CPU 120 repeatedly outputs a control signal at least every predetermined period (1 second in this example) (specifically). Indicates a case where the control signal is rewritten every 10 ms and the control signal is repeatedly output), but the control mode is not limited to that. For example, an output circuit (output IC) may be provided separately from the effect control CPU 120 (may be provided on the effect control board 12 or may be provided on another board such as the effect control relay board 16A) to control the effect. When the CPU 120 outputs the control signal once, the output circuit is configured to repeatedly output the control signal at least every predetermined period (1 second in this example) based on the once output control signal. You may.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V), and the T terminal is physically set to H (high) on the hardware to time out. The case where the reset function is set to the enabled state is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, by connecting the T terminal to the register for setting the T terminal and changing the set value of the register by the setting signal from the effect control CPU 120, whether to enable or disable the timeout function by software. May be configured so that can be set.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, an external resistance having a predetermined resistance value (10 kΩ in this example) is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND), and the drive output terminal Q0 The drive current values of all the outputs of Q23 and Q0 to Q11 are set to 15MA. Here, since there is also a serial-parallel conversion circuit (integrated circuit (IC)) having an internal reference resistor, a serial-parallel conversion circuit having such an internal reference resistor can be used as a light emitter driver or a motor drive driver. Although it is conceivable to use an internal reference resistor, the built-in reference resistor provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit generally has a fixed drive current value (for example, fixed at 20 mA) or has a large error (for example, 20 mA fixed). Error ± 30%). Therefore, in this embodiment, an external resistance is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND) and an external reference resistance is used to set an appropriate drive current value (15MA in this example). An error is also proposed (in this example, the error is ± 3%).

As a light emitter driver and a motor drive driver, a serial-parallel conversion circuit (integrated circuit (IC)) that can use both an internal reference resistor and an external reference resistor is used, and it is configured to be used properly according to the application. You may. For example, when a plurality of light emitting bodies such as LEDs are densely provided for staging, if the light emission is sparse, the staging will be hindered. Therefore, an external reference resistor should be used to reduce the error. It may be configured. On the other hand, when controlling the lighting of an LED that is used independently, such as for error notification, there is no such obstacle in staging and an error may be slightly large, so an internal reference resistor is configured to be used. May be good.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the first for operating the electrical components (in this example, the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the movable portion 302). The control means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120) for controlling the effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 for operating the movable member 321 and the control signal from the control means by the serial communication method. Correspondingly, the output means for outputting the specific signal for driving the electric component (in this example, the output signal from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) (in this example, the light emitter drivers 411a, 411b, It includes a motor drive driver 412 and a light emitter driver 413a to 413c). Further, the output means is a first output state (in this example, a normal output state) in which the output state when the input control signal is output to another output means is changed according to a change mode equal to or higher than that of the input control signal. It is possible to set either the output state (the output state of the slew rate) or the second output state (in this example, the output state of the low slew rate) in which the waveform rises due to a mode of change that is more gradual than the first output state. (In this example, if the S terminal is set to L (low), it is set to a normal slew rate output, and if the S terminal is set to H (high), it is set to a low slew rate output). Therefore, the setting can be changed according to the usage environment, and the radio wave radiation from the substrate can be suppressed according to the setting, while the noise immunity of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be improved. Specifically, setting it to a low slew rate output state can suppress radio wave radiation from the board, and setting it to a normal slew rate output state can increase the noise immunity of the control signal to prevent malfunction. ..

Further, according to this embodiment, another output means is provided in the same substrate as the output means (in this example, as shown in FIG. 3 (2), a plurality of output means are provided on the light emitter control board 16C. The light emitter drivers 411a and 411b are mounted, and the control signal is sequentially transmitted between the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b on the same light emitter control board 16C). In this case, the output means is set to the second output state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 10, the S terminal is set in the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b mounted on the light emitter control board 16C. It is set to H (high) and is set to a low slew rate output state). Therefore, when other output means are provided in the same board, radio wave radiation from the board can be suppressed.

Further, according to this embodiment, another output means is provided on another board connected to the board on which the output means is provided via a wiring member (for example, a flexible cable or a wire harness) (for example, a flexible cable or a wire harness). In this example, as shown in FIG. 4, the illuminant drivers 413a to 413c are mounted on different illuminant control boards 16D to 16F, and the light emission is mounted on the illuminant control boards 16D to 16F having different control signals. It is sequentially transmitted between the body drivers 413a to 413c). In this case, the output means is set to the first output state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 12, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c mounted on the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F are S. The terminal is set to L (low) and is set to the normal slew rate output state). Therefore, when another output means is provided on another substrate connected via the wiring member, the noise immunity of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be enhanced.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the circuit board generally has high noise immunity, in the connection relationship in the circuit board, priority is given to suppressing radio radiation, and the output state is set to a low slew rate to obtain a gentle signal waveform. On the contrary, the wiring members (for example, flexible cables and wire harnesses) connected between the boards have low noise immunity, so in the extinction relationship between the circuit boards, the noise immunity is prioritized and the normal slew rate output state is a square wave. The signal waveform is close to. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to increase the noise immunity of the control signal for preventing malfunction while suppressing the radiation of radio waves to the outside of the gaming machine.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the S terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCS (5V) or the ground (GND), and the S terminal is physically H on the hardware. It shows the case where it is set to (high) and set to a low slew rate output state, or set to L (low) and set to a normal slew rate output state. Not limited to. For example, by connecting the S terminal to the register for setting the S terminal and changing the set value of the register by the setting signal from the effect control CPU 120, a low slew rate output state can be obtained by software or a normal slew rate. It may be configured so that it can be set whether to set the output state of.

Further, in this embodiment, control signals are transmitted between output means (in this example, a light emitter driver) mounted on the same board due to a low slew rate output state, or output means mounted on different boards. Although the case where the substrate (in this example, the light emitter control board 16C to 16F) in which only one of the control signals is transmitted by the output state of a normal slew rate between them is provided is provided, such an embodiment is shown. Not limited to. For example, when a plurality of illuminant drivers are mounted on one illuminant control board, control signals are transmitted between the illuminant drivers on the same illuminant control board among those illuminant drivers. And a device that transmits a control signal to a light emitter driver mounted on another light emitter control board may be mixed. In this case, for example, a light emitter driver mounted on the same light emitter control board that transmits a control signal between the light emitter drivers is set to a low slew rate output state, and another light emitter is used. Those that output control signals to the light emitter driver mounted on the control board may be configured to be set to the normal slew rate output state.

Further, even when a control signal is transmitted between light emitter drivers mounted on the same light emitter control board, the output state is not necessarily set to a low slew rate, for example, on the light emitter control board. When the control signal output by one mounted light emitter driver is branched on the substrate, it may be set to the output state of a normal slew rate. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which a control signal output by one light emitting body driver mounted on the light emitting body control board is branched on the board.

In the modification 1 shown in FIG. 13, the control signal (clock signal and data through output) output by one light emitter driver 413d mounted on the light emitter control board 16G is branched on the board, and one of the branches is branched. The case where the control signal is transmitted to the light emitting body driver 413e on the same light emitting body control board 16G and the other branched control signal is transmitted to the light emitting body driver 413f on the same light emitting body control board 16G is shown. As shown in the first modification, even on the same light emitter control board 16G, when the control signal is branched and transmitted to other light emitter drivers 413e and 413f, the control signal is attenuated by the branching. It becomes more susceptible to noise. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the S terminal may be set to L (low) and set to a normal slew rate output state to enhance the noise immunity of the control signal.

That is, when a plurality of other output means provided in the same board as the output means are connected in parallel to the output means (in this example, as in the modification 1 shown in FIG. 13, the light emitting body control board). The control signal (clock signal and data through output) output by one light emitter driver 413d mounted on the 16G is branched on the substrate, and one of the branched control signals is the same light emitter control board 16G. When transmitted to the driver 413e and the other branched control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413f on the same light emitter control board 16G), the output means is set to the first output state (in this example). In the light emitter driver 413d mounted on the light emitter control board 16G, the S terminal is set to L (low) and is set to the normal through rate output state as in the modification 1 shown in FIG. 13). It may be configured as follows. With such a configuration, the noise immunity of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be improved.

In the second modification shown in FIG. 13, the control signal (clock signal and through output of data) output by one illuminant driver 413g mounted on the illuminant control board 16H is branched on the substrate, and one of the branches is branched. The control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413h on the same light emitter control board 16H, and the other branched control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver (not shown) on the external light emitter control board (not shown). The case is shown. As shown in the modified example 2, even when the other branched control signal is transmitted to the external board, the control signal is attenuated by the branch and is easily affected by noise as in the modified example 1. .. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the S terminal may be set to L (low) and set to a normal slew rate output state to enhance the noise immunity of the control signal. With such a configuration, the noise immunity of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be improved.

That is, a plurality of other output means provided on each of the first board provided with the output means and the second board connected to the first board via the wiring member are connected in parallel to the output means. (In this example, as in the modification 2 shown in FIG. 13, the control signal (clock signal and data through output) output by one illuminant driver 413 g mounted on the illuminant control board 16H). Is branched on the substrate, one of the branched control signals is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413h on the same light emitter control board 16H, and the other branched control signal is on an external light emitter control board (not shown). (When transmitted to a light emitter driver (not shown)), the output means is set to the first output state (in this example, as in the modification 2 shown in FIG. 13, the light emitter control board 16H. In the light emitter driver 413g mounted above, the S terminal may be set to L (low) and set to the normal through rate output state). With such a configuration, the noise immunity of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be improved.

Further, according to this embodiment, the output means is specified by a parallel communication method from a specific signal output unit (in this example, each driver output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) grouped into a plurality of different groups. Output signals (in this example, output signals from each driver output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) (in this example, in the case of a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, one group as shown in FIG. It is grouped into 6 groups of 4 channels per group. In the case of a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, it is grouped into 3 groups of 4 channels per group). The output timing of the specific signal from the specific signal output unit differs for each group (in this example, as shown in FIG. 9, the output timings of the output signals from the driver output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11 are groups. It is distributed by each). Therefore, it is possible to disperse the output timings of the signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11 to spread the spectrum, prevent the generation of radiation noise, and further suppress the radio wave radiation from the substrate. ..

Further, according to this embodiment, a movable member (movable portion 302, movable member 321 in this example) that performs an operation is provided. Further, the drive means for operating the movable member (in this example, the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330) is driven based on the specific signal output from the specific signal output unit of the same group of the output means. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 11, the signal input to the same operating motor is connected to the drive output terminal belonging to the same group). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the driving accuracy of the driving means while suppressing the radiation of radio waves from the substrate.

Further, according to this embodiment, the output means has a stop function (time-out function in this example) for stopping the output of a specific signal after a predetermined period (1 second in this example) has elapsed after inputting a control signal. (In this example, the timeout function is set to the enabled state by setting the T terminal to H (high). See FIG. 6). Therefore, it is possible to avoid operation malfunctions due to wiring defects and the like, and it is possible to stably control electrical components.

Further, according to this embodiment, the control signal continuation means for continuously outputting the control signal is provided (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, in the effect control process process (see step S55). By repeatedly outputting control signals at least every predetermined period (1 second in this example), lighting control of the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c can be continuously executed. The drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is controlled to be continuously executed). Therefore, control corresponding to the stop function of the output means can be realized.

Further, according to this embodiment, the output means can be set to enable or disable the stop function (in this example, the timeout function is set to the disabled state by setting the T terminal to L (low). , The timeout function is set to the enabled state by setting the T terminal to H (high). See FIG. 6). Therefore, it is possible to change the setting of the stop function of the output means according to the application, and it is possible to reduce the cost by standardizing the parts.

In this embodiment, among the serial-parallel conversion circuits, the serial-parallel conversion circuits 411a and 411b in which the clock signal and the slew output of the data are connected to other serial-parallel conversion circuits in the same substrate, and for directing. For the serial-parallel conversion circuit 412 to which the motors 303 and 330 are connected, the S terminal is set to H (high) and the slew output of the clock signal and data is set to a low slew rate output (FIGS. 10 and 11). For serial-parallel conversion circuits 413a, 413b, 413c in which the clock signal and data slew output are connected to a serial-parallel conversion circuit outside the board, the S terminal is set to L (low) for the clock signal and Although the case where the slew output of the data is set to the output of the normal slew rate (see FIG. 12) is shown, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the slew output of all the serial-parallel conversion circuits provided in the gaming machine may be set to the output of a normal slew rate. Hereinafter, a modification 3 in which the slew output of all the serial-parallel conversion circuits is set to the output of a normal slew rate will be described.

14 and 15 are explanatory views for explaining a connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 3. As shown in FIG. 14, in the modification 3, the S terminal is set to L (low) also for the serial-parallel conversion circuits 411a and 411b in which the slew output is connected to another serial-parallel conversion circuit in the same board. The clock signal and data slew output is set to the normal slew rate output. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in the modification 3, the S terminal is set to L (low) in the serial-parallel conversion circuit 412 to which the effect motors 303 and 330 are connected, and the clock signal and data are slewed. The output is set to the normal slew rate output. In the third modification, the serial-parallel conversion circuits 413a, 413b, and 413c in which the through output is connected to the serial-parallel conversion circuit outside the board are the same as the connection mode shown in FIG. 12, and the through output is normal. Is set to the output of the slew rate of. Therefore, in the modification 3 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the slew output is set to the normal slew rate output for all the serial-parallel conversion circuits included in the gaming machine.

According to the modification 3 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, all the serial-parallel conversion circuits are unified so that the slew output is set to the output of the normal slew rate, so that the circuit settings are standardized. Therefore, design mistakes can be suppressed.

On the contrary, for example, the through output of all the serial-parallel conversion circuits provided in the gaming machine may be set to the output of the low slew rate. Hereinafter, a modification 4 in which the slew output of all the serial-parallel conversion circuits is set to a low slew rate output will be described.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 4. As shown in FIG. 16, in the modification 4, the S terminal is also set to H (high) for the serial-parallel conversion circuits 413a, 413b, and 413c in which the slew output is connected to the serial-parallel conversion circuit outside the board. The clock signal and data slew output is set to a low slew rate output. In the modified example 4, the serial-parallel conversion circuits 411a and 411b in which the through output is connected to another serial-parallel conversion circuit in the same substrate are the same as the connection mode shown in FIG. Set to low slew rate output. Further, in the modification 4, the serial-parallel conversion circuit 412 to which the effect motors 303 and 330 are connected is the same as the connection mode shown in FIG. 11, and the slew output is set to a low slew rate output. Therefore, in the modification 3 shown in FIG. 16, the slew output is set to a low slew rate output for all the serial-parallel conversion circuits included in the gaming machine.

According to the modification 4 shown in FIG. 16, all the serial-parallel conversion circuits are unified so that the slew output is set to the output of the low slew rate, so that a design error can be made by standardizing the circuit settings. It can be suppressed.

If all outputs are set to a low slew rate, it may be difficult to ensure resistance to noise when the output is through to a serial-parallel conversion circuit outside the board. In this case, a buffer circuit with a built-in amplifier may be provided between the output destination of the slew output and the output destination. With such a configuration, the through output is amplified by the amplifier built in the buffer circuit, and it is possible to secure some resistance to noise even if the output has a low slew rate.

Further, in this embodiment, when the effect motors 303 and 330 are connected to the serial-parallel conversion circuit, the drive output terminals of the groups having the same output timing are connected (see FIG. 11). However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when a full-color LED is used as a light emitter, the three terminals (RGB terminals) of the same full-color LED may be configured to connect drive output terminals of a group having the same output timing. Hereinafter, a modification 5 for connecting the drive output terminals of the group having the same output timing for the full-color LED will be described.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 5. As shown in FIG. 17, in the modification 5, one of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 is one of the three terminals Q0 to Q2 among the terminals of the four channels Q0 to Q3 of the group 1 having the same output timing. The R terminal, G terminal and B terminal of the full-color LED of the eye are connected respectively. Further, among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, the three terminals Q4 to Q6 among the terminals of the four channels Q4 to Q7 of the group 2 having the same output timing, and the R terminal and G terminal of the second full-color LED. And B terminal are connected respectively. Further, among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, the three terminals Q8 to Q10 among the terminals of the four channels Q8 to Q11 of the group 3 having the same output timing, and the R terminal and G terminal of the third full-color LED. And B terminal are connected respectively.

According to the modification 5 shown in FIG. 17, the light emission accuracy of the full-color LED can be ensured by connecting the signal input to the same full-color LED to the drive output terminal belonging to the same group.

Since the number of terminals required for connecting a full-color LED is 3 terminals (R terminal, G terminal, and B terminal), as shown in FIG. 17, each of the 4 terminals of Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 One of the terminals is unnecessary for connection (Q3 terminal, Q7 terminal and Q11 terminal in the example shown in FIG. 17). In this case, terminals unnecessary for connecting the full-color LED, such as the Q3 terminal and the Q7 terminal shown in FIG. 17, may be connected to the ground (GND).

Further, terminals unnecessary for connecting the full-color LED may be used for other purposes. For example, when the movable member for the effect (effect) is configured to be operated by driving the solenoid, the solenoid for the effect can be connected with one terminal, so Q11 shown in FIG. As shown in the above, the solenoid 500 for an effect may be connected to a terminal unnecessary for connecting a full-color LED.

Further, for example, in a game machine provided with a plurality of movable members (effects) for effect, when the effect objects provided symmetrically in the game area are operated in synchronization in some manner, those are used. The solenoids for the staging effect provided symmetrically may be configured to be connected to the drive output terminals of the same group. With such a configuration, it is possible to secure an operation system for movable members that are operated in synchronization, such as a symmetrically provided staging object.

Further, for example, when a solenoid for the staging accessory is provided, a predetermined power control IC may be connected between the drive terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit and the lock solenoid for the staging accessory. .. In this case, the predetermined power control IC is a power switch (so-called high-side switch, which is a so-called high-side switch, and the input side is serial) that outputs power from the output terminal side only when a high voltage input of a predetermined value or more is input to the input terminal side. -Connected to the drive terminal of the parallel conversion circuit, the output side is connected to the lock solenoid for the effect, and, for example, when a plurality of solenoids for the effect are provided, the high for those effect. The input side of the side switch may be connected to the drive terminals of the same group, and the high side switch and the lock solenoid for those effects may be configured to be controlled by signals from the drive terminals of the same group. Further, for example, a high-side switch is connected to terminals (Q3 terminal, Q7 terminal and Q11 terminal in this example) that are not necessary for connecting a full-color LED in the same group, and an effect is provided on the output side of the high-side switch. It may be configured to connect a lock solenoid for use.

Further, for example, when controlling the lighting of the 7-segment LED or the dot display, the input to the 7-segment LED or the dot display is configured to be connected to the drive terminal of the same group, and the signal for lighting control is connected. It may be configured to match the output timing.

If there are unused terminals in the drive output terminals of the serial-parallel conversion circuit and those unused terminals are disconnected, surge voltage is input to those unused terminals due to factors such as static electricity. , There is a risk of problems such as excessive heat generation and damage to the internal circuit. Therefore, it is conceivable to provide a protection circuit for surge voltage countermeasures inside the serial-parallel conversion circuit, but this is not preferable because the manufacturing cost of the serial-parallel conversion circuit increases. Therefore, these unused terminals are configured to be connected to a predetermined reference potential so that the surge voltage is released to the reference potential side of the predetermined power supply board (not shown), resulting in excessive heat generation or damage to the internal circuit. It may be configured to suppress the occurrence of such a problem. Hereinafter, a modification 6 in which an unused terminal of the drive output terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit is connected to ground (GND) with a reference potential will be described.

18 to 20 are explanatory views for explaining a connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 6. Of these, FIG. 18 shows a modified example of a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e. In the example shown in FIG. 18, the panel side LEDs are connected to 18 drive output terminals Q0 to Q17 out of 24 drive output terminals Q0 to Q24, but the 6 drive output terminals Q18 to Q23 are not used. It is a terminal, and the unused terminals of the six drive output terminals Q18 to Q23 are connected to the ground (LED).

Further, FIG. 19 shows a modified example of a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as a motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. In the example shown in FIG. 19, each effect motor is connected to eight drive output terminals Q0 to Q7 out of twelve drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, but four drive output terminals Q8 to Q11 are not yet connected. It is a used terminal, and the unused terminals of the four drive output terminals Q8 to Q11 are connected to the ground (GND).

Further, FIG. 20 shows a modified example of the connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c. In the example shown in FIG. 20, LEDs for each frame are connected to 9 drive output terminals Q0 to Q8 out of 12 drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, but 3 drive output terminals Q9 to Q11 are connected. It is an unused terminal, and the unused terminals of the three drive output terminals Q9 to Q11 are connected to the ground (LED).

According to the modification 6 shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, even if a surge voltage is generated, the surge voltage can be released to the ground (GND) side, causing problems such as excessive heat generation and damage to the internal circuit. Can be suppressed.

Further, in the modification 6 shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, an external resistance of 3 kΩ is further connected to each of the VP terminals, which are electrostatic protection terminals for protection. By connecting an external resistor to the VP terminal in this way, even if a surge voltage occurs, it is possible to prevent a current exceeding the rated current from flowing to the VP terminal, resulting in excessive heat generation and damage to the internal circuit. It is possible to further suppress the occurrence of such problems.

Further, in the modification 6 shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, the case where the unused terminal is connected to the ground (GND) with the reference potential as a reference potential is shown, but the connection is not limited to such a mode and is connected to another fixed potential. It may be configured in. Hereinafter, a modification 7 in which an unused terminal of the drive output terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit is connected to a fixed potential as a reference potential will be described.

21 to 23 are explanatory views for explaining a connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modification 7. Of these, FIG. 21 shows a modified example of a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitting body drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the panel side LEDs are connected to 18 drive output terminals Q0 to Q17 out of 24 drive output terminals Q0 to Q24, but the 6 drive output terminals Q18 to Q23 are not used. It is a terminal, and the unused terminals of the six drive output terminals Q18 to Q23 are connected to the VCL (5V) as a fixed potential (connected to the same power supply voltage as the VP terminal).

Further, FIG. 22 shows a modified example of the connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. In the example shown in FIG. 22, each effect motor is connected to eight drive output terminals Q0 to Q7 out of the twelve drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, but the four drive output terminals Q8 to Q11 are not yet connected. It is a used terminal, and the unused terminals of the four drive output terminals Q8 to Q11 are connected to the VCS (5V) as a fixed potential (connected to the same power supply voltage as the VP terminal).

Further, FIG. 23 shows a modified example of the connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c. In the example shown in FIG. 23, LEDs for each frame are connected to 9 drive output terminals Q0 to Q8 out of 12 drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, but 3 drive output terminals Q9 to Q11 are connected. It is an unused terminal, and the unused terminals of the three drive output terminals Q9 to Q11 are connected to the VLL (12V) as a fixed potential (connected to the same power supply voltage as the VP terminal).

According to the modification 7 shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, even if a surge voltage is generated, the surge voltage may be released to the fixed potential (VCL (5V), VCS (5V), VDC (12V)) side, respectively. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems such as excessive heat generation and damage to the internal circuit.

Further, also in the modification 7 shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, an external resistance of 3 kΩ is connected to each of the VP terminals, which are electrostatic protection terminals for protection. By connecting an external resistor to the VP terminal in this way, even if a surge voltage occurs, it is possible to prevent a current exceeding the rated current from flowing to the VP terminal, resulting in excessive heat generation and damage to the internal circuit. It is possible to further suppress the occurrence of such problems.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, the case where the unused terminals are connected to the same power supply voltage as the VP terminals is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, regardless of the power supply voltage connected to the VP terminal, the unused terminal is uniformly connected to the VLD (12V) so that the surge voltage can be released by connecting to a sufficiently high power supply voltage. It may be configured. Further, for example, a power supply voltage for countermeasures against surge voltage may be provided, and unused terminals may be uniformly connected to the power supply voltage for countermeasures against surge voltage.

In this embodiment, addresses are assigned to the light emitter drivers 411a, 411b, 413a to 413c and the motor drive driver 412 in advance. 24 and 25 are explanatory views showing an example of addresses assigned to the light emitter drivers 411a, 411b, 413a to 413c and the motor drive driver 412.

In this embodiment, in the effect control board 12, the addresses of the light emitter drivers 411a, 411b, 413a to 413c and the motor drive driver 412 shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 are stored in a predetermined address storage area previously provided in the ROM 121. The address management table in which is set is stored. Then, as described above, by setting the connection state of the terminals AD0 to AD4 (or AD0 to AD5) for inputting the decode address of each light emitter driver 411a, 411b, 413a to 413c and the motor drive driver 412 in advance, the connection state is set in advance. The assigned address is set, and the address managed by the effect control board 12 using the address management table and the address actually set in each driver match.

In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 controls the light emission of the top frame LEDs 9a to 9c and the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e, the address of the light emitter driver corresponding to the LED to be light-emitting is provided in the ROM 121. Each light emitter driver reads from a predetermined address storage area, sets the read address in the set bit of the decode address of the control data format shown in FIG. 8 (see FIG. 8 (1)), and sets the control data to that address. By outputting to 411a, 411b, 413a to 413c, the light emission control of the top frame LEDs 9a to 9c and the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e is performed.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 controls the drive of the effect motors 303 and 330, the effect control CPU 120 has a predetermined address storage area provided in the ROM 121 with the address of the motor drive driver 412 corresponding to the effect control motors 303 and 330. By setting the read address to the set bit of the decode address of the control data format shown in FIG. 8 (see FIG. 8 (1)) and outputting the control data in which the address is set to the motor drive driver 412. , Drive control of the effect motors 303 and 330.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 is for an address not set in the address management table shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 (in this example, the address [00], [01], [05], [06], etc.). Does not output control data (except in the case of malfunction due to garbled data).

In this embodiment, the addresses [00] and [01] are unused addresses. Further, the address [02] is assigned to the light emitter driver 411a, and the address [03] is assigned to the light emitter driver 411b. Further, the address [04] is assigned to the motor drive driver 412.

Further, the addresses [05] and [06] are regarded as unused addresses. The address [07] is assigned to the illuminant driver 413a, the address [08] is assigned to the illuminant driver 413b, and the address [09] is assigned to the illuminant driver 413c.

Further, as described above, the illuminant driver 411a having the address [02] and the illuminant driver 411b having the address [03] are configured by a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit to generate serial data. It is converted into parallel data and supplied to the 24 board-side LEDs 9d and 9e of the game board 2, respectively.

Further, as described above, the motor drive driver 412 having the address [04] is configured by a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, converts serial data into parallel data, and drives the first effect motor 303. It is output from four output terminals (Q0 to Q3) as a drive signal for driving, and is output from four output terminals (Q4 to Q7) as a drive signal for driving the second effect motor 330. In this embodiment, the area of the output terminal numbers 08 to 23 in the area where the address of the predetermined address storage area corresponds to [04] is an unused area.

Further, as described above, the illuminant driver 413a having the address [07], the illuminant driver 413b having the address [08], and the illuminant driver 413c having the address [09] have 12 channels. It is configured by the serial-parallel conversion circuit of the above, converts serial data into parallel data, and supplies the serial data to the 12 top frame LEDs 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c of the game frame, respectively. In this embodiment, the areas of the output terminal numbers 12 to 23 among the areas in which the addresses of the predetermined address storage areas correspond to [07] to [09] are unused areas.

As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in this embodiment, address information is set for a plurality of electric components in a range of a predetermined value or more exceeding the minimum value among the values in a predetermined settable range. .. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first effect for rotating a plurality of electrical components (in this example, the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the movable portion 302). Of the addresses that can be assigned to each light emitter driver and motor drive driver that output control data to the motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321), the minimum value (in this example, the address [ 00]) is not configured to be assigned immediately, but is configured to be assigned from a predetermined value exceeding the minimum value (address [02] in this example) or more, and an address from the minimum value to less than the predetermined value. (In this example, the addresses [00] to [01]) are configured to be unused addresses.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in this embodiment, address information is discontinuously set in a predetermined configurable range for at least a part of a plurality of electric components. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first effect for rotating a plurality of electrical components (in this example, the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the movable portion 302). Of the addresses that can be assigned to each light emitter driver and motor drive driver that output control data to the motor 303 and the second effect motor 330) for sliding the movable member 321), each light emitter driver and motor drive are actually driven. The address given to the driver is configured to be discontinuous (in this example, the addresses [05] to [06] are unused addresses, and the addresses [04] to the addresses [07] are used. ] Is discontinuous).

As described above, in this embodiment, since the addresses are assigned so as to be discontinuous, or the addresses are assigned from a predetermined value exceeding the minimum value, an unset address is included. Even if control data is transmitted, as long as the address is not set for any driver, there is no risk of erroneously outputting a signal to any electrical component such as an LED or motor, and the transmitted control It is possible to reduce the possibility of malfunction in the control of electrical parts when the address information of the data is inadequate.

In addition, in general, when there is a change in the number of LEDs and staging motors at the development stage of a gaming machine, or when there is a change such as consolidation of boards used, each driver such as a light emitter driver or a motor drive driver On the other hand, it is necessary to reassign the address, which may reduce the development efficiency of the gaming machine. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the address is assigned so as to be discontinuous, or the address is assigned from a predetermined value exceeding the minimum value, so that it is unnecessary at the development stage. Even if a new driver occurs, the address assigned to the unnecessary driver is treated as a missing number so that the address is not reassigned, or even if a new required driver occurs, it is originally unused. By assigning the addresses (for example, the addresses [00], [01], [05], [06] shown in FIGS. 24 and 25), it is possible to eliminate the need for reassignment of the addresses, which is in the development stage. The cost can be reduced and the development efficiency can be improved.

The method of allocating addresses to the light emitter drivers 411a, 411b, 413a to 413c and the motor drive driver 412 is not limited to the mode shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, and various modes can be considered.

For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the case where the addresses [00] and [01] are assigned to each driver from the address [02] or higher as unused addresses is shown, but only the address [00] is not given. It may be configured to be assigned to each driver from the address [01] or higher as the used address. Further, the number of unused addresses may be further increased so that, for example, the addresses [00] to [02] are assigned to each driver from the addresses [03] and above as unused addresses.

Further, for example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the case where the addresses [05] and [06] are unused and the addresses are discontinuous is shown, but only the address [05] is regarded as unused and the addresses are used. It may be configured to be discontinuous, or it may be configured to increase the number of unused addresses so that the addresses are discontinuous, for example, the addresses [05] to [07] are regarded as unused addresses. ..

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit (in this example, a motor drive driver 412 and a light emitter driver 413a to 413c) and a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit (in this example). , Light emitter drivers 411a, 411b) are shown in the case of address management using one table, but the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit and the 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit use separate tables. It may be configured to manage addresses.

Further, in this embodiment, only with respect to the allocation of addresses, a case is shown in which the addresses are assigned so as to be discontinuous, or the addresses are assigned from a predetermined value exceeding the minimum value. The output terminal number of the driver may also be set so that the output terminal number is discontinuous, or the output terminal number may be set from a predetermined value exceeding the minimum value. For example, for the light emitter driver 411a set to the address [02], the output terminal numbers [00] and [01] are set as unused terminal numbers, and the output terminal numbers [02] are set to each LED. , The output terminal numbers [05] and [06] in the middle may be set as unused terminal numbers, and the output terminal numbers set for each LED may be configured to be discontinuous.

[Operation of pachinko machine]
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. On the main board 11, when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupt processing is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives 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. 37. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 37 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. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). 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 (S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the first 2 Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the special symbol display 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (S16). By executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 determines a variable display mode of the normal symbol using the random value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result, and displays the display operation (for example, the segment LED is lit) in the normal symbol display 20. , Off, etc.) to enable variable display of normal symbols and tilting motion settings of movable wing pieces in the normal variable winning ball device 6B.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect is produced according to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By turning it off after that, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the settings in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 37 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

In the start prize determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, and if there is a prize, a special figure is displayed. The random value MR1 for determining the result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted, and if the first start prize is won, an empty entry in the first special figure hold storage unit is performed. If it is the second start winning prize, it is stored in the highest level of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol hold storage unit and the second special symbol hold storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the variation display result determines whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is a "big hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Derivation Determined (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are performed using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the fluctuation display result is a "big hit". It includes processing to determine the data. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal process of S22 and the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the definite special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, in the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing, the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are used to use the special symbol or the effect symbol. It includes a process of determining a variable display mode of.

The special symbol variation process of S24 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 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop processing of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the confirmed special symbol that is the result of the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derivated). It includes a process to set the settings. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on. Then, when the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot opening preprocessing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit pre-opening process, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", the process of starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening is performed. include. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The process of opening the jackpot in S27 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. ..

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, and the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening have been reached. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending the jackpot end specification command. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of times the large winning opening has been opened, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of times the large winning opening has been opened reaches the maximum value, the special figure The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

The jackpot end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this big hit end process, the big hit game state is terminated by the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the top frame LED9a, the left frame LED9b, the right frame LED9c, the board side LEDs 9d, 9e, the movable member 321 and the like. Various settings for waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect is executed as the effect operation to be notified elapses, and for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot game state ( It includes processing to perform probabilistic change flag and time saving flag setting). When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

In the jackpot end process, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read out to specify whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot". .. Then, when it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not "non-probability variation jackpot", the setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed. In addition, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the setting for starting the time reduction control (the set of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control are supported in advance. A predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter).

Next, the operation of the staging control board 12 will be described. FIG. 39 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 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the staging control (S51).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a movable member break-in process for executing a break-in operation for moving the movable member 321 (S51A). The moving member break-in process will be described later with reference to FIG. 41. Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the operation of a plurality of types of movement patterns of the movable member 321 in the effect such as the advance notice effect, and the position detection sensor 333 is used to confirm the initial position of the movable member 321 (the first in the present embodiment). (Position) is detected, and the movable member initialization process for moving the movable member 321 to the initial position is executed (S51B).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

The staging control CPU 120 first analyzes the received staging control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received staging control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the contents of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the receive command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes an error notification process, which is one of the processes for executing the error effect (S54A). In the error notification process of step S54A, for example, the error image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 5 and the error sound from the speakers 8L and 8R correspond to the error designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. Error notification is performed by output operation, error light emission operation in LEDs 9a to 9e, and the like.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process process (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display advance notice effect determination process (S71) that determines the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence / absence of the hold display advance notice effect (S71), and then the effect display device 5. The hold display update process for updating the hold storage display in the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U to the display corresponding to the storage contents of the start winning reception command buffer is executed (S72).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of the processes S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74).

Staging symbol variation start processing (S74): Control so that the staging symbol variation is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75). In this embodiment, in the effect symbol change start process, an effect execution setting process for performing LED control, which will be described later, is also executed.

Staging symbol change processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each change state (change rate) constituting the change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

Staging symbol fluctuation stop processing (S76): Control to stop the fluctuation of the staging symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) based on the reception of the staging control command (symbol confirmation command) instructing to stop all symbols. conduct. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (S73).

Big hit display process (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit to the effect display device 5. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit in-game process (S78).

Process during big hit game (S78): Control during big hit game. For example, when the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening or the designated command after opening the large winning opening is received, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

Big hit end effect processing (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

[Structure of staging unit]
Next, the staging unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 36. 3A is a front view showing an effect unit, and FIG. 3B is a rear view. FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the staging unit is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the staging unit is viewed from diagonally behind. 29A and 29B are front views showing a state in which the movable portion is in the tilted position and FIG. 29B is a state in which the movable portion is in the upright position. 30 is a rear view showing a pinion gear in FIG. 30A and a rack gear in FIG. 30B. 31A and 31B are schematic views showing a state in which the movable member is in the first position and FIG. 31B is a state in which the movable member is in the second position. 33A and 33B are schematic views showing a state in which the pinion gear is meshed with the rack gear, a state in which the rack gear is moved in FIG. 33B, and a state in which the rack gear is regulated in FIG. 33C. FIG. 34 is an enlarged view of a main part showing the state of the gear until the regulated state is reached in (A) to (D). 35A and 35B are schematic views showing a regulated state in FIG. 35, a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a regulated release state by rotating the pinion gear in the first operating direction, and a drive initial state in FIG. 35C. 36A and 36B are schematic views showing a regulated state in FIG. 36, a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a regulated release state by rotating the pinion gear in the second operating direction, and a drive initial state in FIG. 36C.

As shown in FIGS. 26 to 29, the effect unit 300 is provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and the base portion 301 is fixed at a predetermined position. A movable portion 302 rotatably provided with respect to the base portion 301, an inclined position in which the movable portion 302 is tilted sideways (see FIG. 29 (A)), and an upright position in which the movable portion 302 is tilted vertically (FIG. 29 (FIG. 29)). B)) and a first staging motor 303 that is rotated between the two.

A bearing hole 310 is formed through the base portion 301, and a guide groove 311 having an arc shape centered on the bearing hole 310 is formed around the bearing hole 310. At the lower right position of the bearing hole 310 on the back surface of the base portion 301, a first staging motor 303 for rotating the movable portion 302 is fixedly mounted on the back surface, and a drive that penetrates the base portion 301 and protrudes to the front side. A turntable 312 is fixed to the tip of a shaft (not shown).

A shaft member 313 facing in the front-rear direction is projected from a predetermined position on the peripheral edge of the turntable 312, and the lower end of the link member 314 is rotatably supported by the shaft member 313. Further, a detection piece 315 is projected on the opposite side of the shaft member 313 at the peripheral edge of the rotary disk 312, and the detection piece 315 is detected by the position detection sensor 316 provided below the rotary disk 312. The effect control CPU 120 can identify that the movable portion 302 is located at the tilted position.

The movable portion 302 includes a rotating member 320, a movable member 321 provided on the front side of the rotating member 320 so as to be slidable with respect to the rotating member 320, and a movable member on the back side of the rotating member 320. It has a rack gear 322 that moves integrally with the 321. The movable member 321 is reciprocally movable between the first position on the rotation shaft 325 side and the second position farther from the rotation shaft 325 than the first position with respect to the rotation member 320.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes a movable effect of moving the movable member 321 between the first position and the second position when the movable portion 302 is in the upright position. ing. Further, when the movable member 321 is in the first position, at least a part thereof is retracted below the display screen of the effect display device 5, and at least a part thereof is superimposed on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 in the second position. (See Fig. 1).

The rotating member 320 is composed of a substantially plate-shaped member extending in the left-right direction, and is inserted into the bearing hole 310 from the rear side on the right side of the front surface to project the rotating shaft 325 and the left side of the rotating shaft 325. A first guide shaft 326 inserted into the guide groove 311 from the rear side and a second guide shaft 327 protruding from the upper right of the rotating shaft 325 and inserted into the guide groove 311 from the rear side are projected. There is.

The upper end of the link member 314 is rotatably supported at the tip of the second guide shaft 327 which is inserted through the guide groove 311 and protrudes toward the front surface side of the base portion 301. That is, the rotary disk 312 and the rotary member 320 are connected via the link member 314. Further, a coil spring 328 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 325 to always urge the rotating member 320 toward the upright position side.

On the left side of the first guide shaft 326, a linear slide groove 329 for guiding the movable member 321 in the left-right direction is extended in the left-right direction. A second staging motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321 is fixed above the slide groove 329 on the front surface of the rotating member 320, and a drive shaft that penetrates the base portion 301 and protrudes to the rear side. A pinion gear 331 that operates the rack gear 322 is fixed to the tip of the 330a. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the second staging motor 330.

On the left back surface of the rotating member 320, a hook 332 to which the left end of the tension spring 323 for urging the rack gear 322 is locked is projected backward. Further, on the back surface on the right side, a position detection sensor 333 for detecting the detection piece 334 formed at the right end of the rack gear 322 is provided, and the detection piece 334 is detected by the position detection sensor 333 to control the effect. The CPU 120 can identify that the movable member 321 is located at the first position.

The movable member 321 has a disk-shaped light emitting portion 321A and a mounting portion 321B extending to the right from the light emitting portion 321A. The light emitting unit 321A is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (not shown) inside, and is capable of emitting light forward. Further, two bosses 334a and 334b are projected from the back surface of the mounting portion 321B, and the bosses 334a and 334b are inserted into the slide groove 329 and are screwed from the back surface side of the rack gear 322 to the rack gear. By fastening the 322, the movable member 321 arranged on the front side of the rotating member 320 and the rack gear 322 arranged on the rear side of the rotating member 320 are integrated.

The integrated movable member 321 and the rack gear 322 are guided to the rotating member 320 so as to be slidable in the left-right direction by inserting the two bosses 334a and 334b into the slide groove 329. Further, on the right side of the rack gear 322, a hook 335 to which the right end of the tension spring 323 whose left end is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320 is locked is projected backward. That is, one end of the tension spring 323 is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320, and the other end is locked to the hook 335 of the rack gear 322, so that the movable member 321 is always directed to the second position side. Hook.

In the effect unit 300 configured as described above, the movable portion 302 is located at the tilted position as shown in FIG. 29 (A) in the initial drive state. Then, the rotary disk 312 is rotated clockwise by the first staging motor 303, and the second guide shaft 327 is pulled downward by the link member 314, so that the front view is centered on the rotation shaft 325. It rotates clockwise by about 90 degrees and rotates to the upright position shown in FIG. 29 (B). Since the urging force of the coil spring 328 acts when rotating from the tilted position to the upright position, the load applied to the first staging motor 303 is reduced. Further, by reversely driving the first staging motor 303, the motor 303 rotates from the upright position to the tilted position.

Next, the detailed structure of the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 will be described. As shown in FIG. 30A, the pinion gear 331 is a rotary gear in which a plurality of drive teeth are projected from a part of the peripheral surface of the disk member. As for the drive teeth, the tooth thickness dimension L2 in the pitch circle whose radius is from the drive shaft 330a to the position where the teeth mesh with the drive teeth 340A projecting in a plurality of directions in the rotation direction is larger than the tooth thickness dimension L1 of the drive teeth 340A. It has a large driving tooth 340B and a driving tooth 340C having a tooth thickness dimension L3 in a pitch circle longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the driving teeth 340A and 340B (tooth thickness dimension L1 <L2 <L3). ).

Further, since the tooth thickness dimensions L1, L2, and L3 of the drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are different from each other, the tip surface 342A of the drive tooth 340A, the tip surface 342B of the drive tooth 340B, and the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C are obtained. The length dimension in the circumferential direction in each is the same as the relationship between the tooth thickness dimensions L1, L2, and L3. That is, the circumferential length dimension of the tip surface 342B is longer than the circumferential length dimension of the tip surface 342A, and the circumferential length dimension of the tip surface 342C is the circumferential length dimension of the tip surface 342A, 342B. It is said to be longer than the length of.

In the present embodiment, the tip surfaces 342A and 342B are flat surfaces, and the tip surface 342C constituting the regulation portion described later is a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a.

The tooth groove size L4 between each drive tooth 340A and the drive tooth 340A and the tooth groove size L5 between the drive tooth 340A and the drive tooth 340B are the same (tooth groove size L4 = L5), and the drive tooth 340A. The tooth groove dimension L6 between the drive tooth 340C and the drive tooth 340C is longer than the tooth groove dimensions L4 and L5 (L4, L5 <L6). These drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are formed over about 1/3 of the peripheral surface, and the remaining 2/3 of the peripheral surface is a missing portion 341 in which the drive teeth are missing in the circumferential direction. There is. That is, the pinion gear 331 has a meshing portion having drive teeth and meshing with the rack gear 322, and a non-meshing portion having no drive teeth and not meshing with the rack gear 322 on the peripheral surface.

In the present embodiment, the pinion gear 331 clockwise is the first operating direction for moving the rack gear 322 from the second position to the first position, that is, in the first direction, and counterclockwise. The rotation is the second operating direction for moving the rack gear 322 from the first position to the second position, that is, in the second direction.

As shown in FIG. 30B, the rack gear 322 is a gear in which a plurality of driven teeth are projected from a part of the side surface of the rod-shaped member. The driven teeth include a plurality of driven teeth 350A projecting along the side surface on the pinion gear 331 side, a driven tooth 350B having a tooth thickness L12 larger than the tooth thickness L11 of the driven tooth 350A at a position where the driving teeth mesh with each other, and a tooth. The thick dimension L13 has a driven tooth 350C which is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the driven teeth 350A and 350B (tooth thickness dimension L11 <L12 <L13). Further, the tip surface of each of the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C is a flat surface.

The tooth groove size L14 between each driven tooth 350A and the driven tooth 350A and the tooth groove size L15 between the driven tooth 350A and the driven tooth 350C are the same (tooth groove size L14 = L15), and the tooth groove size L14 = L15. The tooth groove dimension L16 between the driven tooth 350B and the driven tooth 350B is longer than the tooth groove dimensions L14 and L15 (L14, L15 <L16).

The tooth groove dimensions L14 and L15 in the rack gear 322 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L1 of the drive tooth 340A, and the tooth groove dimension L16 is a dimension corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L2 of the drive tooth 340B. .. Further, the tooth groove dimensions L4 and L5 in the pinion gear 331 are the dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L11 of the driven tooth 350A, and the tooth groove dimension L6 is the dimension corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C. ..

These driven teeth 350A, 350B, and 350C are formed from the lower portion in the longitudinal direction of the side surface to substantially the center in the vertical direction, and the portion 351 from the center to the upper portion is a missing portion 351 in which the driven tooth is omitted in the longitudinal direction. That is, the rack gear 322 has a meshing portion having a driven tooth and meshing with the pinion gear 331 and a non-meshing portion having no driven tooth and not meshing with the pinion gear 331 on the side surface.

In this embodiment, the rack gear 322 moves between the upper second position and the lower first position in FIG. 30B. That is, the pinion gear 331 moves from the second position to the first position by rotating in the first operating direction, that is, moves in the first direction, and the pinion gear 331 rotates in the second operating direction from the first position to the second position. It is designed to move to a position, that is, in a second direction.

Next, the operation modes of the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 36. In the present embodiment, when the movable portion 302 is in the upright position, the movable member 321 reciprocates between the first position and the second position. Therefore, in the following, the movable portion 302 is in the upright position. The explanation will be given with reference to the up, down, left, and right directions of the time.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the movable member 321 reciprocates between the first position and the second position when the movable portion 302 is in the upright position will be described, but the movable portion 302 is in the tilted position. The movable member 321 may reciprocate between the first position and the second position at times or during rotation.

As shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, the movable member 321 (rack gear 322) has a lower first position where the boss 334b is located at the lower end of the slide groove 329 with respect to the rotating member 320. The boss 334a can be reciprocated in the vertical direction between the upper second position located at the upper end of the slide groove 329 and the boss 334a.

As shown in FIG. 31 (A), the movable member 321 is subjected to an upward urging force by the tension spring 323 at the first position, but the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 have the drive teeth 340C as described later. When the tip of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip surface 342C of the above, it changes to a regulated state (locked state) that restricts the upward movement of the movable member 321 by the urging force of the tension spring 323, for the second effect. The movable member 321 is held in the first position even when the motor 330 is in the off state. The details of the regulated state (locked state) will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 31B, when the restricted state is released, the movable member 321 is moved upward by the urging force of the tension spring 323 and then held in the second position by the tension spring 323. That is, the urging force of the tension spring 323 exceeds the load of the movable member 321.

Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction in a state where the drive tooth 340B meshes with the corresponding driven tooth 350B from above. As a result, the drive tooth 340A and the corresponding driven tooth 350A mesh with each other, and the rack gear 322 moves in the first direction (downward) against the upward urging force of the tension spring 323. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (C), the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip surface 342C of the driving tooth 340C, and the rack gear 322, that is, the movable member 321 is held in the first position. Tooth.

Here, details of the change from the deregulated state to the regulated state (locked state) will be described. As shown in FIG. 33A, the drive teeth 340A and 340B mesh with the driven teeth 350A and 350B by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction in a state where the movable member 321 is in the second position. As a result, the rack gear 322 moves in the first direction against the upward urging force of the tension spring 323, and the movable member 321 descends toward the first position.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), the driving tooth 340C is before the engagement between the driving tooth 340A adjacent to the driving tooth 340C among the plurality and the driven tooth 350A adjacent to the driven tooth 350C among the plurality of teeth is released. And the driven tooth 350C are meshed with each other, and the meshing between the driving tooth 340A and the driven tooth 350A is released. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), after the drive tooth 340C faces the missing portion 351 of the rack gear 322, the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C moves from the tooth root of the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C toward the tooth tip. I will do it.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (C), when the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C is separated from the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C by the rotation of the pinion gear 331, the meshing between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released. That is, the drive tooth 340C is an adjacent drive tooth adjacent to the missing portion 341, and the driven tooth 350C is an adjacent driven tooth adjacent to the missing portion 351 (the drive tooth 340C is the rear of the plurality of driven teeth in the first direction). It is a drive tooth that meshes with the driven tooth 350C at the end on the side), so that the transmission of the power that moves the rack gear 322 in the first direction due to the meshing between the subsequent drive tooth and the driven tooth is interrupted, so that the rotation of the pinion gear 331 When the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C is separated from the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C and the meshing between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released, the rack gear 322 tries to move in the second direction by the urging force of the tension spring 323. do.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (C), when the pinion gear 331 further rotates, the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C intersects the tooth tip line T passing through the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C of the rack gear 322. do. At this time, as described above, the transmission of the power for moving the rack gear 322 in the first direction is interrupted due to the meshing of the subsequent drive teeth and the driven teeth, so that the rack gear 322 is urged by the urging force of the tension spring 323. In order to move in two directions, the tip of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip surface 342C of the driving tooth 340C so as to be pressed against the tooth tip.

As described above, the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with respect to the driving tooth 340C moves from the tooth surface of the driving tooth 340C (see FIG. 34 (A)) to the tooth tip of the driving tooth 340C (see FIG. 34 (B)). ), Moves to the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 34 (C)). That is, the drive tooth 340C is transferred to the tip surface 342C so as to slide from the tooth surface toward the tooth tip while being in sliding contact with the tooth tip.

After that, when the tip of the driven tooth 350C reaches a substantially central position in the circumferential direction on the tip surface 342C, the second staging motor 330 is turned off and the rotation of the pinion gear 331 is stopped (see FIG. 34 (D)). .. In this state, the tip surface 342C is arranged so as to be inclined toward the rack gear 322 toward the second direction so that the tip surface 342C intersects the tooth tip line T, and the rack gear 322 is directed upward by the urging force of the tension spring 323. By being urged, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C is pressed against the tip surface 342C, and the rack gear 322 is in a regulated state (locked state) in which the movement in the second direction is restricted. That is, the driving tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C constitute a regulating means for restricting the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction (upward direction).

Further, the pinion gear 331 is a gear rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the tip surface 342C constituting the regulating portion is composed of a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331. As shown in FIG. 34 (C), after the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with respect to the drive tooth 340C moves from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C to the tip surface 342C, the pinion gear 331 reaches the position shown in FIG. 34 (D). Since the contact point S between the driven tooth 350C and the tip surface 342C does not displace in the second direction of the rack gear 322 even if the driven tooth 350C rotates, the rack gear 322 moves slightly according to the rotation of the pinion gear 331, that is, the movable member 321. Can be prevented from rising slightly to give the player a sense of discomfort.

For example, when the tip surface 342C constituting the regulating portion is a flat surface, the contact point S with respect to the drive tooth 340C in the driven tooth 350C is from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C to the tip surface 342C as shown in FIG. 34 (C). After the movement, when the pinion gear 331 rotates to the position shown in FIG. 34 (D), the contact point S'between the driven tooth 350C and the tip surface 342C is displaced in the second direction of the rack gear 322. Further, when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operating direction to release the restricted state, the urging force due to the tension spring 323 increases as compared with the case where the tip surface 342C is a curved surface, so that it is used for the second effect. The load applied to the motor 330 becomes large. Therefore, it is preferable that the tip surface 342C is formed of a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331.

In this embodiment, since the second effect motor 330 is a stepping motor, the drive teeth 340C are stopped at the regulated position shown in FIG. 34 (D) depending on the number of steps (rotation angle) from the reference position. The rotation of the pinion gear 331 can be stopped, but for example, a sensor or the like for detecting that the drive tooth 340C is in the restricted position shown in FIG. 34 (D) is provided, and the pinion gear 331 is provided based on the detection status from the sensor. The rotation may be stopped.

Further, the stop positions for stopping the rotation of the pinion gear 331 when the pinion gear 331 is changed to the regulated state are set to a plurality of places within the range where the driven tooth 350C abuts on the tip surface 342C, and the pinion gear 331 is stopped at different places at predetermined times. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the local portion of the tip surface 342C from being deformed due to wear due to repeated stopping. In this case, for example, the tip surface 342C may be extended in the circumferential direction of the missing portion 341.

Next, a method of releasing the regulation state will be described. First, in the regulated state shown in FIG. 35 (A), by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction, the driving tooth 340C moves, the tip of the driven tooth 350C separates from the tip surface 342C, and the missing portion 341. When the intersection of the tip surface 342C and the tooth tip line T is released facing the rack gear 322, the regulation of the driven tooth 350C by the tip surface 342C is released, and the restricted state is changed to the deregulated state.

As shown in FIG. 35 (B), when the regulation is released, the rack gear 322 rises in the second direction due to the tensile force of the tension spring 323, so that the movable member 321 moves from the first position to the second position. Move at high speed. Further, in the present embodiment, since the first position is the drive initial position, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operating direction even after the regulation is released. When the drive tooth 340B reaches the position where it meshes with the driven tooth 350B, the second staging motor 330 is turned off and the rotation of the pinion gear 331 is stopped.

Therefore, when the movable member 321 is moved from the second position to the first position, the pinion gear 331 is further rotated in the first operating direction, and the rack gear is engaged with the drive teeth 340B and 340A and the driven teeth 350B and 350A. The 322 can be moved in the first direction. In this way, the movable member 321 can be moved from the first position to the second position and can also be moved from the second position to the first position simply by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction. The control load of the staging control CPU 120 that controls the second staging motor 330 can be reduced.

FIG. 36 shows another example of how to lift the restricted state. In the regulated state shown in FIG. 36 (A), by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operating direction opposite to the first operating direction, the driving tooth 340C moves and the tip of the driven tooth 350C moves from the tip surface 342C. Separated, the intersection of the tip surface 342C and the tooth tip line T is released, but the driven tooth 350C enters the tooth groove between the driving tooth 340C and the driving tooth 340A, and is driven as shown in FIG. 34 (A). Since the tooth surface of the tooth 350C is in a meshed state in which it abuts on the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C, the movement of the rack gear 322 by the tension spring 323 in the second direction is restricted by the contact with the drive tooth 340C.

Therefore, by further rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operating direction, the rack gear 322 can be raised by the rotation of the pinion gear 331. That is, as shown in FIG. 35, when the regulated state is released by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction in the regulated state, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the first position at a predetermined speed by the urging force of the tension spring 323. Although it moves to two positions, as shown in FIG. 36, when the regulated state is released by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operating direction in the regulated state, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the second position at an arbitrary speed. Can be moved to a position.

Specifically, if the pinion gear 331 is rotated at a low speed, the movable member 321 can be raised at a low speed, and if the pinion gear 331 is rotated at a high speed, the movable member 321 can be raised at a high speed. In addition, it can be raised in various ways, such as stopping it in the middle of raising it or moving it up and down.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the pinion gear 331 as the drive gear rotated (operated) by the second effect motor 330 as the drive source and the pinion gear 331 are used. The rack gear 322 is provided with a rack gear 322 as a driven gear to be meshed, and the rack gear 322 is urged by a tension spring 323 in a second direction opposite to the first direction in which the pinion gear 331 moves (operates), and the pinion gear 331 is It has a missing portion 341 in which the driving teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are partially missing, and a tip surface 342C as a restricting portion provided at the tip of the driving tooth 340C as an adjacent driving tooth adjacent to the missing portion 341. After the engagement between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C of the rack gear 322 is released, the driven tooth 350C abuts on the tip surface 342C, so that the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted.

That is, when the meshing between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released and the missing portion 341 faces the rack gear 322, the driven tooth 350C of the rack gear 322 urged in the second direction comes into contact with the tip surface 342C. Movement in the second direction is restricted. In this way, since the tip surface 342C provided on the drive teeth 340C of the pinion gear 331 can be used to restrict the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction, the movement of the rack gear 322 and the movable member 321 in the first direction can be restricted. It is possible to stop the operation of the rack gear 322 with a simple structure of the drive gear and the driven gear without increasing the number of parts by separately providing a regulating means for regulating the above.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the rack gear 322, which is a driven gear, is urged in the second direction by the tension spring 323, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the driven gear is other than the spring member. It may be urged in the second direction by the urging means. Further, for example, when the movable portion 302 is provided upside down, the rack gear 322 is always urged downward (second direction) by the load of the movable member 321 and therefore urged in the second direction by its own weight. It also includes things that are done.

Further, the pinion gear 331 is a gear rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the rack gear 322 has a first position (position shown in FIG. 31A) and a second position different from the first position (FIG. 31 (FIG. 31). It can be reciprocated from the position shown in C), and the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction that operates the rack gear 322 in the first direction, so that the driving teeth 340A, 340B, 340C and the driven tooth 350A, After moving from the second position to the first position by meshing with 350B and 350C, the missing portion 341 faces each other and the meshing between the driving teeth 340A, 340B and 340C and the driven teeth 350A, 350B and 350C is released. It is urged in the second direction by the tension spring 323 and operates from the first position to the second position.

In this way, the rack gear 322 can be reciprocated simply by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction, so that the control load of the second staging motor 330 can be reduced.

Further, in the regulated state in which the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted by the contact of the driven tooth 350C with the tip surface 342C, the pinion gear 331 is moved to the first direction of the rack gear 322 as shown in FIG. 35. It can be released by operating in the first operating direction to be operated or in the second operating direction opposite to the first operating direction as shown in FIG. 36.

By doing so, if the restricted state is not released even if the pinion gear 331 is rotated in one of the first operating direction and the second operating direction, it is released by operating in the other direction, so that the rack gear 322 is released. It becomes easy to prevent the driven tooth 350C of the above from being bitten by the tip surface 342C and being unable to move the rack gear 322.

Further, in the regulated state, the operating mode of the rack gear 322 differs depending on whether the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operating direction or the second operating direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operating direction, the rack gear 322 rises due to the urging force of the tension spring 323, and as shown in FIG. 36 (B). When the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the second operating direction, the rack gear 322 rises in accordance with the rotation of the pinion gear 331, so that the operating mode of the movable member 321 integrated with the rack gear 322 can be diversified.

Further, the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive tooth 340C is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B (for example, the tooth thickness dimension L1 <L2 <L3). By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage due to a load applied to the drive tooth 340C when the non-engagement state in which the driven teeth 350A, 350B, and 350C are not meshed changes to the meshed state. Further, as the tooth thickness dimension L3 becomes wider, the tip surface 342C constituting the regulating portion also becomes wider, so that it becomes easier to regulate the driven tooth 350C.

The pinion gear 331 is a gear rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the tip surface 342C constituting the regulating portion is formed by a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331. Even if the pinion gear 331 rotates while the driven tooth 350C is in contact with the tip surface 342C, the contact point S between the driven tooth 350C and the tip surface 342C does not shift in the moving direction of the rack gear 322, so that the pinion gear 331 does not. It is possible to prevent the rack gear 322 from slightly moving in response to the rotation of the rack gear 322.

Further, the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C that meshes with the driving tooth 340C in the driven tooth is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the other driven teeth 350B and 350C (tooth thickness dimension L11 <L12). <L13) By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage due to a load applied to the driven tooth 350C when the non-meshing state that is not meshed with the driving tooth 340C is changed to the meshing state. Further, it is possible to prevent damage due to a load applied by a force urged in the second direction in a state of being in contact with the regulation portion.

[Cable of production unit]
With reference to FIGS. 26, 31 and 32, the staging unit 300 is provided with a cable 361 that supplies electric power to the LED of the light emitting unit 321A of the movable member 321.

32 (A) and 32 (B) schematically represent the sides of FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B), respectively. In FIG. 32, the distance between the movable member 321 and the rotating member 320 and the distance between the rotating member 320 and the rack gear 322 are drawn wide for easy viewing, but they are actually shown in the figure. Is narrower than.

As shown in FIG. 1, the cable 361 passes from the connector 363 provided on the relay board from the effect control board 12 of the base portion 301 to the movable member 321 via the holding member 364 of the cable 361 provided on the rotating member 320. It is connected to the connector 362 provided on the LED substrate on which the LED of the light emitting unit 321A of the above is mounted.

As shown in FIG. 32 (A), when the movable member 321 is in the standby state at the first position, the portion between the holding member 364 of the cable 361 and the connector 362 is in a considerably bent state. ..

As shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the movable member 321 is in the state of advancing to the second position, the portion between the holding member 364 of the cable 361 and the connector 362 is in a state where there is not much room for extension. Become.

Therefore, a force is applied to the movable member 321 in the direction from the second position to the first position by the cable 361. In the extended state of the cable 361, the covering material of the cable 361 is a resin, so that when the cable 361 is cold, the force applied to the movable member 321 by the cable 361 is larger than when the cable 361 is not cold. Become stronger.

The tension spring 323 is pulled by the second staging motor 330 until the movable member 321 is in the second position. Therefore, the second staging motor 330 can generate a stronger force than the tensile force (urging force) in the state where the tensile spring 323 is most pulled.

As described above, the urging force of the tension spring 323 exceeds the load of the movable member 321. However, when the urging force of the tension spring 323 is increased, it is necessary to increase the output of the second staging motor 330 that pulls the tension spring 323. Since the manufacturing cost increases when a motor having a large output is used, it is preferable that the output of the motor is the minimum necessary.

As the tension spring 323 in the present embodiment, not only the load of the movable member 321 but also the force of pulling the movable member 321 in the extended state of the cable 361 and the cost of the second staging motor 330 are taken into consideration. A spring that can obtain the minimum required urging force is used.

Therefore, in the unlikely event that a poor quality cable 361 is used and becomes hard at a low temperature, it is conceivable that the urging force of the tension spring 323 will be insufficient when the movable member 321 is first moved. Normally, cables that are harder than expected at low temperatures are not used.

However, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent a situation in which the urging force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 left at night and cooled down is started, the figure described later. As shown in step S515 of 41, a break-in operation is performed to break in the movement of the movable member 321. By performing the break-in operation of moving the movable member 321 from the first position to the second position, the cable 361 is bent and stretched, so that the cable 361 can be flexibly break-in. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the urging force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the cable 361 is a device that emits heat (effect display device 5, first effect motor 303, and second effect motor 330). Since it is provided in the vicinity, the cable 361 is kept highly flexible due to heat.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a movable member break-in process (S51A) in the staging control main process. With reference to FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 controls the first effect motor 303 so as to move the movable portion 302 to the upright position (S511).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an abnormality has been detected in the movement of the movable portion 302 (S512). When it is determined that an abnormality has been detected (YES in S512), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the abnormality of the movable portion 302 (S513). The notification is performed by the display on the effect display device 5 and the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of stopping the notification is performed by the clerk of the game store (S514). When it is determined that the movement abnormality of the movable portion 302 is not detected (NO in S512), or when it is determined that the operation to stop the notification is performed (YES in S514), the effect control CPU 120 is movable. The second staging motor 330 is controlled so as to move the member 321 to the first position (S515). Here, the movable member 321 may be reciprocated between the second position and the first position.

In this way, since the movable member is moved by the second staging motor 330, which has a stronger force than the tension spring 323, the movable member 321 can be moved more reliably. As a result, the movement of the cable 361 and the movable member 321 can be accustomed by changing the cable 361 from the bent state to the extended state.

Then, the staging control CPU 120 determines whether or not an abnormality has been detected in the movement of the movable member 321 (S516). When it is determined that an abnormality has been detected (YES in S516), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the abnormality of the movable member 321 (S517). The notification is performed by the display on the effect display device 5 and the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of stopping the notification is performed by the clerk of the game store (S518). When it is determined that the movement abnormality of the movable member 321 is not detected (NO in S516), or when it is determined that the operation to stop the notification is performed (YES in S518), the effect control CPU 120 executes. Returns the process to be performed to the caller of this process.

Next, the control of the LEDs 9a to 9e will be described. The LEDs 9a to 9e can emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in a plurality of types of light emission patterns corresponding to the effect to be executed. The staging control CPU 120 can control the LEDs 9a to 9e to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in a predetermined light emission pattern when control data is set in the control data area provided in the RAM 122. ing.

Further, the control data set in the control data area is data for controlling light emission (lighting, blinking, etc.) on each light emitter control board 16C to 16F. Specifically, an identifier for uniquely identifying them is assigned to each light emission pattern, and the above-mentioned control data is data indicating this identifier. When the control data is set in the control data area, the effect control CPU 120 reads the control data and outputs the control data to the light emitter control boards 16C to 16F. On the light emitter control boards 16C to 16F, the LEDs 9a to 9e are lit by controlling the light emitting body drivers 411a, 411b, 413a to 413c, etc. so as to emit light in the light emission pattern identified by the identifier indicated by the control data. / Turns off. On the other hand, when the control data area is NULL, it is determined that the control data is not set in the control data area. Further, the timing at which the control data is set is a timing before the timing at which the control is started by the control data or the timing at which the control is started by the control data. In the following description, when the effect of any of the LEDs 9a to 9e is described, it may be simply expressed as an LED effect.

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of a control data area. The control data area includes at least one control data area and another control data area. Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, five control data areas of layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5 are included. Each layer corresponds to a sound effect that outputs sound. For example, the "error" effect is an effect in which a screen showing an error is displayed on the effect display device 5, but the effect corresponds to an effect of outputting an error sound. The sound effect includes an effect that does not produce sound (silence effect), and there may be an LED effect corresponding to this silence effect. The LED effect corresponding to this silent effect is an effect of making the LED emit light instead of turning it off.

In addition, priority is set for layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5, and layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5 (layer 1 is the most) in ascending order of priority. The priority is low, and layer 5 has the highest priority). Here, "priority is set" specifically means that when the effect control CPU 120 controls the LEDs 9a to 9e, the order is layer 5, layer 4, layer 3, layer 2, and layer 1. Control to determine whether or not control data is set and output the control data set in the control data area determined to be set to each light emitter control board 16C to 16F. It is shown that layer 5, layer 4, layer 3, layer 2, and layer 1 are prioritized in this order. The example of realizing the priority setting is not limited to this, and for example, a value indicating the priority may be assigned to each layer. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to the values assigned to all the layers in which the control data is set, and among them (even when the control data is set in a plurality of layers). The control data set in the layer to which the highest priority value (for example, the maximum value) is assigned is output to each light emitter control board 16C to 16F.

In this way, since the priority is set for the layers, only one LED effect is performed in the LED effect, and a plurality of LED effects are not performed at the same time, but the sound effect corresponding to the LED effect is performed at the same time. May be done. For example, when the control data of the BGM effect is set in the control data area of the layer 1 and the control data of another effect is not set in the control data area of the layer having a higher priority than the layer 1, the BGM is set. Along with the LED production of the production, BGM is performed as a sound production. In this state, for example, if control data for another effect is set in the control data area of layer 3, in the LED effect, the LED effect of the BGM effect ends and the LED effect of the other effect is performed. In the sound production, the BGM and the sound production of other productions are performed at the same time.

When the control data is set in one of the control data areas, the effect control CPU 120 emits (lights up) LEDs 9a to 9e in a light emission pattern corresponding to the control data area in which the control data is set. , Blinking, etc.). Specifically, for example, when the gaming state is a low base state, as shown in FIG. 42, when control data is set in layer 1, it corresponds to the BGM effect (normal variation, reach variation) of layer 1. The LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) according to the light emission pattern. Further, when the control data is set in the layer 2, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the light emitting pattern corresponding to the notice B effect of the layer 2. Further, when the control data is set in the layer 3, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the light emitting pattern corresponding to the notice A effect of the layer 3. Further, when the control data is set in the layer 4, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the light emitting pattern corresponding to the definite notification effect of the layer 4. When control data is set in the layer 5, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the error effect of the layer 5.

Further, in the high base state of the game, as shown in FIG. 42, when the control data is set in the layer 1, the LED 9a has a light emission pattern corresponding to the BGM effect (normal variation) of the layer 1. It is controlled so that ~ 9e emits light (lights, blinks, etc.). When the control data is set in the layer 2, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the BGM effect (reach fluctuation) of the layer 2. Further, when the control data is set in the layer 3, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the light emitting pattern corresponding to the advance notice effect (all) of the layer 3. Further, when the control data is set in the layer 4, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the light emitting pattern corresponding to the definite notification effect of the layer 4. When control data is set in the layer 5, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the error effect of the layer 5.

Further, in the game state of the big hit state, as shown in FIG. 42, when the control data is set in the layer 1, the LEDs 9a to 9e have a light emission pattern corresponding to the BGM effect (big hit) of the layer 1. Is controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.). Further, when the control data is set in the layer 2, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the light emitting pattern corresponding to the notice effect (holding sequence, promotion) of the layer 2. do. When the control data is set in the layer 3, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the large winning opening winning effect of the layer 3. Further, when the control data is set in the layer 4, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the light emitting pattern corresponding to the probability variation winning effect of the layer 4. When control data is set in the layer 5, the LEDs 9a to 9e are controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the error effect of the layer 5.

When the control data is set in both control data areas, the effect control CPU 120 emits (lights, lights, lights) LEDs 9a to 9e in a light emission pattern corresponding to the control data area in which the priority is set high. It can be controlled to make it blink (blinking, etc.). Specifically, for example, when the control data is set in both the control data areas of the layer 2 and the layer 3, the light emission pattern corresponding to the layer 3 which is the control data area in which the priority is set is set high. It is possible to control the LEDs 9a to 9e to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.). Further, when the control data is set in the control data area of the layer 2, the layer 3, and the layer 4, the LED 9a has a light emission pattern corresponding to the layer 4 which is the control data area in which the priority is set high. It is possible to control to make ~ 9e emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.).

Further, in the present embodiment, a light emission pattern when control data is set in one control data area during the first gaming state and one control during a second gaming state different from the first gaming state. The light emission pattern when control data is set in the data area is different. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42, the control data area is provided for each gaming state (low base state, high base state, jackpot state). Then, for example, in a low base state, for example, a light emission pattern when control data is set in the control data area of layer 2 (light emission pattern corresponding to the advance notice A effect) and, for example, a high base state different from the low base state. The light emission pattern (light emission pattern corresponding to the BGM effect) when the control data is set in the control data area of the layer 2 is different.

As a general rule, the setting for the control data area shown in FIG. 42 is reset every time one game is completed. "One game" indicates a game that starts from the start of the variable display and ends by the stop display of the variable display when the game state is the low base state or the high base state, and when the game state is the big hit state. Indicates a game from the start to the end of the jackpot state.

Therefore, when the gaming state is the low base state or the high base state, the control data is set at the start timing of the variable display or the start timing of the effect during the variable display, and is determined for the stop display of the variable display or each effect. It is reset when the time has passed. Even if the timing for which the time specified for each effect has elapsed does not arrive, the variable display is reset when the variable display is stopped.

Further, when the game state is a big hit state, the control data is set by the special figure hit waiting process of S173 or the big hit in-game process of S176, and when the big hit ends, when the round ends, or each effect. It is reset when the time specified for each has elapsed.

Exceptionally, the setting of the control data of the LED effect by the LEDs 9a to 9e corresponding to the effect (for example, the pre-reading notice effect and the effect including multiple big hits) performed across a plurality of games is reset at the end of the game. Will not be done. It should be noted that, as for the LED effect performed across a plurality of games, a combination of one game different depending on the above-mentioned game state is once again regarded as one game, and even if the effect across a plurality of the one game is also an LED effect. good.

Next, each effect shown in FIG. 42 will be described. As described above, the LED control in the present embodiment corresponds to the sound effect in each effect shown in FIG. 42. In the following explanation, LEDs that emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) are described in each effect, but only the described LEDs emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.), and other LEDs also emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.). (Blinking, etc.) may occur.

In FIG. 42, the error effect corresponds to an error designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100, an error image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 5, and an error audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. , It is an effect that an error notification or the like is performed by an error light emission operation or the like in the LEDs 9a to 9e. The error effect in this embodiment is an effect in which all of the LEDs 9a to 9e emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.). Then, as shown in FIG. 42, when the control data is set in the control data area (layer 5) where the highest priority is set, the effect control CPU 120 does not depend on the gaming state. It is controlled to emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) with a light emission pattern indicating an error effect.

The definite notification effect is an effect in which LEDs or the like arranged in a V shape blink or a V-shaped symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and a big hit performed during the change of the effect symbol is performed. It is a production (notice) that shows confirmation.

For the probabilistic winning effect, for example, a V probabilistic type gaming machine in which the state after the big hit is determined depending on whether or not the probabilistic winning opening (or a predetermined area provided in the probabilistic winning opening; hereinafter, the probabilistic winning opening, etc.) is won. In, it is a production performed when a prize is won in a probabilistic winning opening or the like. When a prize is won in a probabilistic winning opening or the like, the state after the big hit is generally set as a probabilistic state, and when a prize is not won in the probabilistic winning opening or the like, the state after the big hit is generally set as a non-probable changing state. In this case, an effect is provided in which the player aims to win a prize in the probability change winning opening or the like, and this effect is referred to as a probability change challenge effect in the present embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is not provided with a probabilistic winning opening, but in order to explain an example of LED control, the probabilistic winning effect in the present embodiment is, for example, in the special variable winning ball device 7. The predetermined area is provided in the above-mentioned predetermined area, and when a prize is won in the predetermined area, an LED (for example, an LED provided in the special variable winning ball device 7) emits light (lights, blinks, etc.). Further, in the present embodiment, the probabilistic challenge effect is an effect in which an LED (for example, an LED provided in the special variable winning ball device 7) emits light (lights, blinks, etc.). In addition, this probabilistic winning opening is also called a probabilistic attacker.

In the present embodiment, the advance notice A effect and the advance notice B effect are effects in the display area of the effect display device 5 while the LEDs 9a to 9e emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.), and the advance notice A effect is the effect. The character A is an effect displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and the notice B effect is an effect in which the character B is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Further, "notice (all)" indicates a notice A effect and a notice B effect. In addition, among the "notices (holding reams, promotion)", the notices (holding reams) have a big hit hold when there is a big hit hold in the hold held before or during the big hit. It is a production that announces that during the big hit. The notice (promotion) is the above-mentioned big hit medium promotion effect, or, for example, the round number promotion effect in which the number of big hit rounds increases from 8 rounds to 16 rounds. This "notice (holding ream, promotion)" is an effect in the display area of the effect display device 5 while the LEDs 9a to 9e emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.).

The large winning opening winning production is a production performed when a prize is won in the special variable winning ball device 7. The large winning opening winning effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which the LEDs 9a to 9e emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) each time the special variable winning ball device 7 is awarded. In this large winning opening winning production, a production that is particularly conspicuous at the time of so-called over winning may be performed.

In each of the effects described above, not only the LED effect but also the effects other than the LED effects (for example, the sound effect by sound, the display effect by the effect display device 5, or the effect combining the sound effect and the display effect, etc.) Although it may be performed, in the following description, unless otherwise specified, the "staging" shall indicate only the LED staging in the staging. When indicating the entire effect including the LED effect and the effect other than the LED, it is expressed as "effect (all)". Further, when indicating an effect other than LED, it is expressed as "effect (other than LED)". For example, "BGM effect" indicates only LED effect, and "BGM effect (all)" indicates the entire effect including sound effect and other effects other than LED effect, and "BGM effect (other than LED)". "" Indicates an effect other than the LED, such as a sound effect.

Further, in each of the above-described effects, the priority of the BGM effect is set to be the lowest in any of the gaming states due to the nature of the BGM. In the low base state, the notice A effect has a higher priority than the notice B effect, because the notice A effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than the notice B effect. Further, in the low base state, the definite notification effect has a higher priority than the advance notice A effect, because the definite notification effect is an effect indicating that the jackpot is confirmed.

In the high base state, the BGM (reach fluctuation) effect has a higher priority than the BGM (normal) effect, because the BGM (reach variation) effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than the BGM (normal) effect. Is. In the high base state, the advance notice (all) effect has a higher priority than the BGM (reach fluctuation) effect, because the advance notice (all) effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than the BGM (reach variation) effect. Is. In the high base state, the definite notification effect has a higher priority than the notice (all) effect, because the definite notification effect is an effect with a higher expectation of a big hit than the notice (all) effect.

In the jackpot state, the notice (holding ream, promotion) production has a higher priority than the BGM (big hit) production, but this is a production in which the notice (holding ream, promotion) is more important for the player than the BGM (big hit) production. Because. In the big hit state, the big prize opening prize production has a higher priority than the notice (holding consecutive, promotion) production, but this is because the big winning opening winning production is performed every time a prize is won, and the notice (holding consecutive, promotion) ) The staging (other than LED) is generally performed in the display area of the staging display device 5 for a relatively longer time than the big winning opening winning staging. If the priority is raised, any effect can be notified to the player, but if the notice (holding ream, promotion) effect is given a higher priority than the big prize opening prize effect, a notice (hold) is given. This is because only the production (ream, promotion) is performed, and the big prize opening prize production is not performed. In addition, as described above, in the large winning opening winning production, the production at the time of over winning is generally performed, and the over winning is a benefit that the player cannot normally obtain, so the importance of the production is important. It is also because it is expensive.

The setting of the control data for each effect is reset when the time specified for each effect elapses, except for the control data for the BGM effect and the effect performed across the plurality of games. In addition, as a production (all) in a general pachinko gaming machine, there is a production (all) that branches into two or more productions (all). When branching to a plurality of such effects (all), the control data of the corresponding effect is reset when branching.

The control data set in each of the control data areas described above is an example, and is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 42, and is appropriately set according to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine or the like.

43 and 44 are time charts showing LED control examples. First, in the time chart shown in FIG. 43, there is a start prize at time T1 in a state where error notification is not executed, the game state is a low base state, variable display is not performed, and there is no hold. , The time chart is shown when the effect symbol starts to fluctuate, the notice B effect occurs at the time T2, and the notice A effect occurs at the time T3. The BGM effect (other than LED) is performed from time T1 to the end, the notice B effect (other than LED) is performed from time T2 to the end, and the notice A effect (other than LED) is performed from time T3 to the end. It has been. The LEDs to be controlled are LEDs 9a to 9e as an example.

In the time chart shown in FIG. 43, the vertical axis shows the LED control corresponding to each layer, and the horizontal axis shows the time.

Further, in FIG. 43, the control data set in the control data area of the layer 5 is used as the control data for the error effect, and the control data set in the control data area of the layer 4 is used for the control of the definite notification effect. The control data set in the control data area of the layer 3 is used as the control data of the advance notice A effect, and the control data set in the control data area of the layer 2 is used as the control data of the advance notice B effect. , The control data set in the control data area of layer 1 is used as the control data for the BGM effect.

The LEDs 9a to 9e emit light in color A (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the error effect, emit light in color B (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the definite notification effect, and emit light in color C (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the notice A effect. However, in the notice B effect, the color D emits light (lighting, blinking, etc.), and in the BGM effect, the color E emits light (lighting, blinking, etc.).

Further, in the time chart shown in FIG. 43, a display mode showing the emission colors of the LEDs 9a to 9e and the like is shown. In this display mode, "turn off" indicates that the LEDs 9a to 9e are turned off, and the alphabet indicates that the LEDs are emitting light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the corresponding color. The expressions "erased" and the alphabet are also used in other time charts described below.

Further, the time chart shown in FIG. 43 also shows whether or not the effect (other than the LED) corresponding to each layer is executed. For example, since the BGM effect (all) is an effect of executing the sound effect together with the LED effect, the sound effect can be executed even when the priority is low and the LED effect is not executed.

Further, in the case of FIG. 43, each effect (other than the LED) can be executed at the same time. For example, the notice A effect (other than the LED) and the notice B effect (other than the LED) can be executed at the same time.

Based on the above, the time chart of FIG. 43 will be described. First, since the control data is not set in each control data area, the LEDs 9a to 9e are turned off as shown in the LED display mode.

There is a start prize at time T1, and control data is set in the control data area of layer 1, so that BGMLED control is turned on. As a result, the LEDs 9a to 9e emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in the color E as shown in the LED display mode.

Next, at time T2, the advance notice BLED control is turned on and the BGMLED control is turned off by setting the control data in the control data area of the layer 2 having a higher priority than the layer 1. As a result, the LEDs 9a to 9e emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in color D as shown in the LED display mode.

Next, at time T3, the notice ALED control is turned on and the notice BLED control is turned off by setting the control data in the control data area of the layer 3 having a higher priority than the layer 2. As a result, the LEDs 9a to 9e emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in color C as shown in the LED display mode. According to the control shown in FIG. 43, the notice B effect, which is important for the player, is prioritized over the BGM effect, and the notice A effect, which is important for the player, is prioritized over the notice B effect. Since the visual effect can be appropriately given, the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, in the time chart shown in FIG. 44, in a state where the game state is a low base state, variable display is not performed, and there is no hold, there is a start prize at time T1, and the staging symbol starts to fluctuate. It is the same as in FIG. 43 that the notice B effect is generated at the time T2 and the notice A effect is further generated at the time T3, but the time chart is shown when the error notification is being executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 44, since the error notification is being executed, the error effect (other than the LED) is executed, and the control data is set in the control data area of the layer 5, so that the LED display mode is displayed. As shown in, LEDs 9a to 9e emit light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in color A. Since the control data for error notification set in the layer 5 has the highest priority, it becomes the time T1, the time T2, and the time T3, and becomes the occurrence timing of the BGM effect, the advance notice B effect, and the advance notice A effect. However, the error LED control is continued and the execution of the error effect (other than the LED) is also continued.

As shown in FIG. 44, even while the error notification is being executed, the BGM effect (other than the LED), the notice B effect (other than the LED), and the notice A effect (other than the LED) can be executed at the same time.

Further, FIGS. 43 and 44 show an example of LED control when the gaming state is in the low base state, but also when the gaming state is in the high base state or in the jackpot gaming state. LED control is performed according to the priority of the layer shown in 42.

45 and 46 are flowcharts showing an example of the effect execution setting process executed in the effect symbol change start process (step S74). In this flowchart, the control data area shown in FIG. 42 will be used as an example. Further, in the explanation of this flowchart, "setting the control data of the effect Y in the control data area of the layer N and setting the LED control data of the effect control pattern according to the start timing of the effect Y" is simply "effect". The control data of Y is set in the layer N. " For example, the description "setting the control data of the advance notice effect to layer 2" means that "the control data of the advance notice effect is set in the control data area of layer 2 and the effect control pattern is set according to the start timing of the advance notice effect." It means "to set LED control data".

In the effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 45, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the error LED is emitting light (for example, whether or not the LEDs 9a to 9e are emitting light (lighting, blinking, etc.) in color A). (Step S901). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the error notification process in step S54A has been executed.

When the error LED is emitting light (step S901; Yes), since the error effect has the highest priority, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step S915 without setting control data in the lower layer.

When the error LED is emitting light (step S901; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (step S902). When the gaming state is in the high base state (step S902; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step S903). When the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step S903; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the control data for the BGM (reach variation) effect in the layer 2 (step S904), and proceeds to step S906. When the variation pattern is not the reach variation pattern (step S903; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the control data for the BGM (normal variation) effect in layer 1 (step S905), and proceeds to step S906.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a advance notice determination process for determining whether to execute the advance notice effect (step S906). Here, it is determined by using a lottery process based on a fluctuation pattern or a random number. For example, when the fluctuation pattern indicates super reach α and β, it is determined by using a lottery process based on a random number. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the advance notice effect from the decision result of the advance notice determination process (step S907). If the advance notice effect is not executed (step S907; No), the process proceeds to step S909. When executing the advance notice effect (step S907; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the control data for the advance notice effect on the layer 3 (step S908).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a definite notification determination process for determining whether to execute the definite notification effect (step S909). Here, it is determined by using a lottery process based on a fluctuation pattern or a random number. For example, when the fluctuation pattern indicates a big hit, it is determined by using a lottery process based on a random number. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the definite notification effect from the decision result of the definite notification determination process (step S910). If the final notification effect is not executed (step S910; No), the process proceeds to step S912. When executing the definite notification effect (step S910; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the control data for the definite notification effect on the layer 4 (step S911). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects each effect control pattern determined in each determination process (step S912). Then, the effect execution setting process is terminated.

Returning to the process of step S902, if the gaming state is in the low base state (step S902; No), the process proceeds to step S913 in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a reach fluctuation pattern (step S913). When the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step S913; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the control data for the BGM (reach variation) effect in layer 1 (step S914), and proceeds to step S916. When the variation pattern is not the reach variation pattern (step S913; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the control data for the BGM (normal variation) effect in layer 1 (step S915), and proceeds to step S916.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the advance notice B determination process for determining whether to execute the advance notice B effect (step S916). Here, it is determined by using a lottery process based on a fluctuation pattern or a random number. For example, when the fluctuation pattern indicates super reach α and β, it is determined by using a lottery process based on a random number. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the advance notice B effect from the decision result of the advance notice B determination process (step S917). If the notice B effect is not executed (step S917; No), the process proceeds to step S919. When executing the notice B effect (step S917; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the control data for the advance notice B effect in layer 2 (step S918).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the advance notice A determination process for determining whether to execute the advance notice A effect (step S919). Here, it is determined by using a lottery process based on a fluctuation pattern or a random number. For example, when the fluctuation pattern indicates super reach α and β, it is determined by using a lottery process based on a random number. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the advance notice A effect from the decision result of the advance notice A determination process (step S920). If the advance notice A effect is not executed (step S920; No), the process proceeds to step S922. When executing the advance notice A effect (step S920; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the control data of the advance notice A effect on the layer 3 (step S921).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a definite notification determination process for determining whether to execute the definite notification effect (step S922). Here, it is determined by using a lottery process based on a fluctuation pattern or a random number. For example, when the fluctuation pattern indicates a big hit, it is determined by using a lottery process based on a random number. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the definite notification effect from the decision result of the definite notification determination process (step S923). If the final notification effect is not executed (step S923; No), the process proceeds to step S912. When executing the definite notification effect (step S923; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the control data for the definite notification effect on the layer 4 (step S924).

In addition to the control of the LEDs 9a to 9e in the effect symbol variation start process described above, the LEDs 9a to 9e are also controlled in the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect symbol variation process, the jackpot game process, and the like. For example, in the variation pattern command reception waiting process, when the customer waiting demo designation command is received when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 immediately displays the LEDs 9a to 9e in the LED mode in the customer waiting demo effect. .. On the other hand, when the BGM effect repeats a certain pattern, the effect control CPU 120 displays the LEDs 9a to 9e in the LED mode in the customer waiting demo effect a few seconds after receiving the customer waiting demo designation command. In this way, even if the same customer waiting demo designation command is received, the control content differs depending on the situation.

Further, in the effect symbol change processing, the effect control CPU 120 controls the LEDs 9a to 9e based on the start timing set in the effect symbol change start process, and whether the time specified for each effect elapses. When the variable display ends, the setting of the control data for the effect is reset. Further, in the process of changing the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 120 may control the LEDs 9a to 9e according to the operation of the player. As an operation example of the player, for example, there is an operation of pressing the trigger button of the stick controller 31A. In response to such a pressing operation, the effect control CPU 120 controls the LEDs 9a to 9e in the effect symbol changing process. Further, in the process during the big hit game, the effect control CPU 120 sets each control data shown in FIG. 42 in the control data area to control the LEDs 9a to 9e, and the time set for each effect elapses. Then, the setting of the control data of the effect is reset. Further, even in the process during the big hit game, the LEDs 9a to 9e may be controlled according to the operation of the player, so that the effect control CPU 120 controls the LEDs 9a to 9e according to the pressing operation.

As described above, in this embodiment, the data setting area having a plurality of layers (layers 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 42 in this example) in which priorities are set (in this example, for control shown in FIG. 42). Data area). Further, light emission data for controlling light emission of at least the light emitting bodies (LEDs 9a to 9e in this example) among the electric components can be set in each layer of the data setting area. Then, the control means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120) can control the light emission of the light emitting body based on the light emission data, and the light emission data is set in a plurality of layers of the data setting area. In addition, the light emission control of the light emitting body is performed based on the light emission data set in the layer having a high priority. Therefore, it is possible to control the light emission of the light emitter by easily switching the priority by switching the layers.

Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of light emission patterns (for example, BGM effect, advance notice effect, definite notification effect, large winning opening winning effect, probability variation winning effect, error effect, etc.) corresponding to the effect to be executed (for example, BGM effect, advance notice effect, final notification effect, etc.) A light emitting device (for example, LEDs 9a to 9e, etc.) capable of emitting light by a color pattern, a blinking pattern, etc.) and a control means (for example, a production control CPU 120, etc.) capable of controlling the light emitting device are provided, and the control means controls. When the data for control is set in the data area for control, the light emitting device can be controlled to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and the control data area is one control data area (for example, the layer of FIG. 42). 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, layer 5 control data area, etc.) and other control data areas (eg, layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, layer 5 control data area) Of these, at least one control data area (such as a control data area different from one control data area) is included, and one of the control data areas (for example, layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5 for control) is included. When control data is set in any of the control data areas of the data area, a light emission pattern (for example, BGM effect, advance notice effect) corresponding to the control data area in which the control data is set is set. , A fixed notification effect, a large prize opening prize effect, a probability variation prize effect, a light emission pattern corresponding to an error effect, etc.) to control the light emitting device to emit light, and both control data areas (for example, layer 1 and layer 2). When control data is set in two control data areas of the control data areas of layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5, the priority (for example, the layer 1 is in ascending order of priority). , Layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, layer 5, etc.) can be controlled to emit light in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the control data area set high, and during the first gaming state (for example, In the low base state of FIG. 42, one control data area (for example, the control data area of layer 2 in the low base state of FIG. 42) has control data (for example, the layer 2 of the low base state of FIG. 42). During the second game state (for example, the high base state of FIG. 42), which is different from the first game state, the light emission pattern when the notice B effect control data set in the control data area is set). Control data in one control data area (for example, control data for BGM effect set in the control data area of layer 2 in the high base state of FIG. 42). Is different from the emission pattern when is set. Therefore, the lamp effect can be performed in the order of priority according to the game state, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of light emission patterns (for example, BGM effect, advance notice effect, definite notification effect, large winning opening winning effect, probability variation winning effect, error effect, etc.) corresponding to the effect to be executed (for example, BGM effect, advance notice effect, final notification effect, etc.) A light emitting device (for example, LEDs 9a to 9e, etc.) capable of emitting light by a color pattern, a blinking pattern, etc.) and a control means (for example, a production control CPU 120, etc.) capable of controlling the light emitting device are provided, and the control means controls. When the data for control is set in the data area for control, the light emitting device can be controlled to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and the control data area is one control data area (for example, the layer of FIG. 42). 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, layer 5 control data area, etc.) and other control data areas (eg, layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, layer 5 control data area) Of these, at least one control data area (such as a control data area different from one control data area) is included, and one of the control data areas (for example, layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5 for control) is included. When control data is set in any of the control data areas of the data area, a light emission pattern (for example, BGM effect, advance notice effect) corresponding to the control data area in which the control data is set is set. , A fixed notification effect, a large prize opening prize effect, a probability variation prize effect, a light emission pattern corresponding to an error effect, etc.) to control the light emitting device to emit light, and both control data areas (for example, layer 1 and layer 2). When control data is set in two control data areas of the control data areas of layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5, the priority (for example, the layer 1 is in ascending order of priority). , Layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, layer 5, etc.) can be controlled to emit light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the control data area in which the control data area is set high, and priority is given to the control data area. A first data area (for example, a layer 1 control data area), a second data area (for example, a layer 2 control data area, etc.), and a third data area (for example, a layer 3 control data area) in ascending order of rank. A data area or the like is provided, and as control data set in the second data area, control data for controlling the light emitting device to emit light (for example, an LED provided in the special variable winning ball device 7) is provided. There are control data for controlling to emit light, etc.) and extinguishing control data for controlling to turn off the light emitting device, and there is a first data area. When control data (for example, control data for BGM effect) is set in, turn-off control data is set in the second data area, and when the turn-off control data is set, the first Control data (for example, control data for a large winning opening winning effect) can be set in the three data areas. Therefore, it is possible to make the light emission pattern having a high priority stand out, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The description of the effect shown in FIGS. 43 to 46 is an example, and the effect shown in this embodiment may be applied to other than the gaming state shown in FIGS. 43 to 46. Specifically, for example, the gaming state shown in FIG. 43 is a low base state, but it may be applied to a big hit state.

Further, although the effect in the control of the LEDs 9a to 9e described above is a sound effect, the effect is not limited to the sound effect, and may be an effect executed by the effect display device 5, an effect of operating an accessory, or the like. Further, although the number of layers is 5, the number of layers may be 2 or more. Further, the setting data area is provided for each of the low base state, the high base state, and the big hit state, but is not limited to this, and is provided for each of various states such as the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state. You may do it.

As the control data set in the control data area described above, the control data output to the lamp control board 14 is taken as an example, but the address of the data indicating the light emission pattern or the 1-bit data indicating on / off etc. May be.

When an address of data indicating a light emission pattern is set in the control data area, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the address set in the control data area and lamps the control data stored in the address. It is output to the control board 14, and when the control data area is NULL, it is determined that the control data is not set.

When 1-bit data indicating on / off is set in the control data area, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the control data area when "1" indicating on is set in the control data area. The control data indicating the light emission pattern of the effect to be performed is output to the lamp control board 14, and when “0” indicating off is set in the control data area, it is determined that the control data is not set. Therefore, when "0" is set, the control data indicating the light emission pattern of the effect corresponding to the control data area is not output to the lamp control board 14, so that the lamp 9 does not emit light in the light emission pattern. It becomes.

Further, as the light emission pattern of the lamp, the embodiment based on the difference in color has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a blinking pattern or the like having different light emission intervals may be used. Further, specific examples of the colors A, B, C, D, and E include blue, yellow, green, red, gold, and rainbow, but they may emit light in a plurality of colors.

Further, in this embodiment, the control means is used when the control data is set in the control data area (for example, the control data area of layer 5 of FIG. 42) in which the highest priority is set. Controls to emit light in a light emission pattern indicating an error regardless of the game state. Therefore, the error can be appropriately notified.

Further, in this embodiment, the first control data (for example, the control data of the notice A effect of FIG. 42) that causes the light emitting device to emit light in the first light emission pattern when set in the control data area. There is second control data that causes the light emitting device to emit light in the second light emission pattern when set in the control data area, and in one gaming state (for example, the low base state of FIG. 42), the first 1 The control data (for example, the control data of the notice A effect set in the layer 3 of FIG. 42) is the second control data (for example, the control data of the notice B effect set in the layer 2 of FIG. 42). In a gaming state (for example, the high base state of FIG. 42B) that is set in the control data area having a higher priority than that of one gaming state, the first control data (for example, FIG. 42 (for example) The notice A effect control data set in layer 2 of B) has a higher priority than the second control data (for example, the notice B effect control data set in layer 3 of FIG. 42 (B)). Is set in the low control data area. Therefore, the lamp effect can be performed in the order of priority according to the game state, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification example of moving part drive mechanism]
Next, a modified example of the movable portion drive mechanism will be described. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a situation in which (A) to (D) are changed to a regulated state by a regulating means as a modification 1 of the movable portion driving mechanism. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a situation in which (A) to (D) are changed to a regulated state by a regulating means as a modification 2 of the movable portion driving mechanism. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing a situation in which (A) to (D) are changed to a regulated state by a regulating means as a modification 3 of the movable portion driving mechanism. 50A and 50B are explanatory views showing a regulation unit as a modification 4 of the movable portion drive mechanism, and FIG. 50B is an explanatory diagram showing a regulation portion as a modification 5 of the movable portion drive mechanism.

In the above embodiment, the pinion gear 331 is applied as an example of the drive gear, and the rack gear 322 is applied as an example of the driven gear, but the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the drive gear and the driven gear are not limited to this. The type of can be changed in various ways.

For example, as in the first modification shown in FIG. 47, both the drive gear G1 and the driven gear G2 are set as rotary gears, and as shown in FIGS. 47 (A) to 47 (D), the drive gear G1 is moved in the first operating direction. By rotating, the driven tooth 410 is brought into contact with the tip surface 402 of the driving tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of driving teeth, and the movement of the driven gear G2 in the second direction is restricted. can do.

In this way, the rotary gear may be applied as the driven gear. Further, in the above embodiment, the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C meshing with the driving tooth 340C as the adjacent driving tooth is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the other driven teeth 350B and 350C. However, the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 410 meshing with the drive tooth 400 as the adjacent drive tooth is larger than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and 12 of the other driven teeth. Does not have to be long.

Further, as in the modification 2 shown in FIG. 48, the drive gear G3 is a rack gear, the driven gear G4 is a rotary gear, and as shown in FIGS. 48A to 48D, the drive gear G3 is moved in the first operating direction. By moving the driven tooth 410, the driven tooth 410 is brought into contact with the tip surface 402 of the drive tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of drive teeth, and the driven gear G4 is in a regulated state to be restricted from moving in the second direction. be able to. In this way, a rack gear may be applied as the drive gear.

Further, in the above embodiment, the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive tooth 340C as the adjacent drive tooth having the tip surface 342C as the regulating portion is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B. However, the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive tooth 340C is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B. It does not have to be.

Specifically, as in the modified example 3 shown in FIG. 49, the drive gear G5 is a rotary gear, the driven gear G6 is a rack gear, and as shown in FIGS. 49 (A) to 49 (D), the drive gear G5 is the first. By moving in the operating direction, the driven tooth 410 of the tip surface 402 of the drive tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 of the plurality of drive teeth comes into contact with each other, and the movement of the driven gear G6 in the second direction is restricted. It can be in a regulated state. As described above, the circumferential length dimension of the tip surface 402 of the drive tooth 400 as the adjacent drive tooth does not necessarily have to be longer than the circumferential length dimension of the tip surface of the other drive teeth. As shown in FIG. 49 (D), if the tip surface 402 intersects the tooth tip line T, the length dimension in the circumferential direction of the tip surface of the other drive teeth is approximately the same or shorter. May be good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the tip surface 342C as the regulating portion is a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a, but the movable portion driving mechanism is not limited to this, for example. , A flat surface, a spherical surface, a concave surface, or the like. Further, as shown in the modified example 4 of FIG. 50 (A), the driven tooth 350C is formed by forming a locking recess 420 or the like in which the driven tooth 350C can be locked in a part of the tip surface or the entire tip surface. Even if the driven tooth 350C slides on the tip surface 342C, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C is locked in the locking recess 420, which makes it easier to bite. It is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to change.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C adjacent to the missing portion 341 is applied as an example of the regulation portion, but the movable portion drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the regulation portion is not limited to this. Is not limited to the one composed of the tip surface of the drive tooth, and as shown in the modified example 5 of FIG. 50 (B), the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C and the missing portion from the tip surface 342C. It may be a regulation surface composed of an extension surface 430 extending to the 341 side. That is, the regulating portion is not only formed by only the tip surface of the drive tooth, but may be composed of a portion that does not function as the drive tooth, such as an extension surface extending from the tip surface to the missing portion side. good.

Further, the length dimension of the regulation surface including the tip surface 342C and the extension surface 430 constituting the regulation portion in the operating direction is not limited to that described in the above-described embodiment or modification, and is, for example, extension. A regulation surface such as the installation surface 430 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the missing portion 341.

Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications 1 to 4, the drive gear has a missing portion in which the drive tooth is missing on the rear side in the first operating direction of the adjacent drive tooth, but the missing portion is the drive tooth. Is not present, for example, a gear in which drive teeth are formed only in the arc of a fan-shaped gear, a rack gear in which adjacent drive teeth are formed at the rear end in the first operating direction, and the like are also missing portions. Will have.

Further, the driven gear also has a missing portion in which the driven tooth is missing on the rear side in the first direction. For example, a gear in which the driven tooth is formed only in the arc of the fan-shaped gear, or an adjacent drive tooth. A rack gear or the like in which the driven tooth meshing with the tooth is formed at the rear end portion in the first direction also has a missing portion.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the rack gear and the pinion gear are applied as the types of the drive gear and the driven gear, but the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and spur gears, bevel gears, helical gears, and the like are used. May be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pinion gear 331 fixed to the drive shaft 330a of the second effect motor 330 is used as the drive gear, and the rack gear 322 integrated with the movable member 321 is used as the driven gear. The partial drive mechanism is not limited to this, and two gears that mesh with each other among a plurality of gears driven by the drive source may be a drive gear and a driven gear. For example, a gear that directly or indirectly meshes with the pinion gear 331 may be a drive gear, and a gear that meshes with the drive gear may be a driven gear. Further, the movable member 321 may not be directly provided on the rack gear 322 which is a driven gear. For example, the movable member 321 may be provided as a part of a power transmission mechanism for transmitting the power of the rack gear 322.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the drive gear and the driven gear are applied as a drive mechanism for moving the movable member 321 between the first position and the second position with respect to the rotating member 320. The drive gear and the driven gear of the present invention may be applied, or other movable, as a drive mechanism for driving the movable portion 302 between the tilted position and the upright position, for example, without limitation. It may be applied as a drive mechanism of the effect unit. Further, not only the one applied to the drive mechanism for driving the movable portion for staging, but also the drive mechanism for opening and closing the door for the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7, and the like, are movable for games. It may be applied as a drive mechanism of the unit.

[Example of production using movable members]
Next, an example of the effect using the movable member 321 will be described. FIG. 51 is a display screen view of the effect display device 5 when the battle reach effect is executed. FIG. 52 is a display screen view of the effect display device 5 when the story reach effect is executed.

The battle reach effect and the story reach effect are executed by the effect control CPU 120. The battle reach effect and story reach effect are multiple types of special reach effect (super) in which the ratio selected when the jackpot display result is obtained is higher than the normal reach effect called normal reach effect. It is a specific super reach production included in the reach production). Further, in these super reach productions, the jackpot expectation is set to, for example, the relationship of battle reach production <story reach production. The jackpot expectation between the battle reach production and the story reach production may be in the opposite relationship.

Each of the battle reach effect and the story reach effect is an effect in which the effect display by the image display of the effect display device 5 and the effect operation of the movable member 321 are combined.

The battle reach effect shown in FIG. 51 will be described. In the variable display of the staging symbol, the variable display of the staging symbol is started all at once in each of the staging symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, "left" and "right". , "Medium", etc., the variation display of the staging symbol is sequentially stopped in the staging symbol display areas 5L, 5R, 5C, and finally the staging symbol is stopped in all the staging symbol display areas. Then, when the display result is derived and displayed, the variable display ends.

After the variable display of the staging symbols is started all at once, when the staging symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right" are stopped as shown in FIG. 51 (A), when the same symbol is stopped, the reach is reached. It becomes a state. The variable display up to the timing of reaching the reach state is executed in the normal variable display effect mode, which is not different between the normal reach and the super reach. The normal reach and the super reach are different in the production mode after the reach state is reached.

When the battle reach effect is executed as the reach effect, the effect symbols in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are reduced as shown in FIG. 51 (B). The message image 53, which is displayed in a small pattern display format and is moved and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen and has the characters "Battle Reach", is displayed in the center of the screen. As a result, it is notified that the battle reach effect is executed.

In the battle reach production, as shown in FIGS. 51 (C) to 51 (E), a video in which the ally character 61 (player's ally side) and the enemy character 62 (player's enemy side) battle (battle). A battle effect that displays an image (a production that includes the output of sound effects during the battle and the output of music sounds during the battle) is executed.

In the battle reach effect, when the variable display result becomes a big hit display result, a victory effect image is displayed in which the ally character 61 wins as shown in FIG. 51 (E), and further, in FIGS. 51 (D) and 51 (E). As shown, an image in which the particle effect image 71 is superimposed and displayed is displayed on the winning effect image, and the movable member 321 operates in the upright position to execute the winning effect appearing in front of the display area of the effect display device 5. Will be done.

On the other hand, in the battle reach effect, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the defeat effect is performed to display an image in which the ally character 61 is defeated, and the particle effect image 71 as shown in FIGS. 51 (D) and 51 (E) is performed. And the effect using the movable member 321 is not executed.

Specifically, in the battle production, after the display that the ally character 61 and the enemy character 62 appear as shown in FIG. 51 (C), the ally character 61 and the enemy character 62 are displayed as shown in FIG. 51 (D). A moving image of a battle with 62 is displayed. For example, FIG. 51 (D) shows a scene in which a friendly character 61 attacks an enemy character 62. As shown in FIG. 51 (D), in the battle effect, in the scene where the ally character 61 attacks (the scene suggesting victory), the particle effect image as the effect display is displayed in the lower center area of the screen of the effect display device 5. A particle effect effect is produced by making 71 appear and superimposing it on the victory effect display. When the ally character 61 wins, as shown in FIG. 51 (E), a victory effect is executed in which an image that can identify that the ally character 61 has defeated the enemy character 62 and the ally character 61 has won is displayed. Will be done. In the winning effect, as shown in FIG. 51 (E), when the movable member 321 moves to the upright position, the movable body motion effect that appears in the central region of the display area of the effect display device 5 is generated. Will be done. Then, the movable member 321 that has appeared is made to emit light.

As shown in FIG. 51 (E), when the movable member 321 appears and moves to the upright position due to the movement effect of the movable body, the number of appearances of the particle effect image 71 to be superimposed and displayed increases around the movable member 321. A moving image showing a display mode such that the display range of the particle effect image 71 is expanded is displayed. The moving image is an effect executed by using the particle effect image 71 in order to enhance the effect based on the operation of the movable member 321 and is called an operation effect effect. By such an operation effect effect, an effect in which the operation mode of the movable member 321 and the display mode of the particle effect image 71 are related is executed. By executing such an effect, it is possible to produce an effect in which the movement of the movable body and the effect display of the display means are linked.

Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (F), the jackpot display result (same symbol stop) is derived and displayed in the staging symbol displayed in the small symbol format, and the message image 55 showing the characters "Congratulations" is displayed. , It is displayed in the center of the screen as a reach result effect, which is an effect showing the result of the reach state. As a result, it is notified that the player has won the battle reach production (it became a big hit). After that, as shown in FIG. 51 (G), the effect symbol in which the jackpot display result is displayed in the small symbol format is returned to the original size and the original position as shown in FIG. 52 (A) and displayed. A stop symbol effect is performed in which the message image 74 showing the characters "big hit" is displayed below the effect symbol.

On the other hand, in the battle reach effect, when the variable display result becomes a misaligned display result, the above-mentioned defeat effect is executed, and the defeat display result is derived and displayed in the effect symbol displayed in the small symbol format, and the effect symbol is displayed. It will be displayed after returning to the original size and the original position.

Next, the story reach effect shown in FIG. 52 will be described. After the variable display of the staging symbols is started all at once, as shown in FIG. 52 (A), the staging symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right" are stopped to reach the reach state, and then the reach staging is performed. When the story reach effect is executed, first, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), the effect symbols in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are reduced. The message image 54A, which is displayed in a small pattern display format and is moved and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen and has the characters "first half of the story", is displayed in the center of the screen. As a result, it is notified that the story reach effect is executed.

The story reach effect is an effect in which a moving image (story moving image) having a story like a specific story is displayed. In this example, the story reach production is composed of two parts, the first half and the second half. There are two types of story reach production: one is when the story is not completed and the production ends in the middle and the display result is derived and displayed, and the other is when the story continues to the end and the production is completed and the jackpot display result is derived and displayed. There is.

When the variable display result is a misaligned display result, the story reach effect ends in the first half, and when the variable display result becomes a big hit display result, the story reach effect continues from the first half to the second half and ends. The production that continues until is may be executed.

Further, the story reach effect may be set so that the effect is selected so that the effect is executed to the end and the expectation of the big hit is higher than the case where the effect is completed in the first half. .. Further, the story reach production may be composed of one part which is not divided into the first half part and the second half part.

After the message image 54A is displayed, a moving image developed according to the story corresponding to the "first half of the story" is displayed. When the "first half of the story" ends and the "second half of the story" is subsequently executed, a message image 54B showing the characters "second half of the story" is displayed in the center of the screen as shown in FIG. 52 (C). To. As a result, it is notified that the story reach effect is continuously executed. In the story reach effect, the image notifying that the story reach effect is performed, such as the message images 54A and 54B, may not be displayed.

After the message image 54B is displayed, a moving image developed according to the story corresponding to the "second half of the story" is displayed. In the story reach effect, when the variable display result becomes a big hit display result, the flame effect image 73 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 72 as shown in FIG. 52 (D) as an image display that can identify that the story is completed. The image to be displayed is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 52 (E), the movable member 321 operates in the upright position, and the story completion effect that appears in front of the display area of the effect display device 5 is executed.

On the other hand, in the story reach effect, when the variable display result is an out-of-order display result, the story incomplete effect is performed so that it can be specified that the story is not completed, and the black image 72 as shown in FIGS. 52 (D) and 52 (E). , The effect using the flame effect image 73 and the movable member 321 is not executed.

Specifically, in the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 52 (D), the entire display area of the effect display device 5 is changed to a black black image 72, and the area at the lower center of the screen of the effect display device 5 is used. The flame effect image 73 as an effect effect display is made to appear, and the effect of superimposing the flame effect image 72 on the black image 72 is performed. In the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 52 (E), the movable member 321 moves to the upright position, so that the movable body motion effect appears in the central region of the display area of the effect display device 5. Will be done. Then, the movable member 321 that has appeared is made to emit light.

As shown in FIG. 52 (E), when the movable member 321 appears and moves to the upright position due to the movement effect of the movable body, the flame of the flame effect image 73 superimposed and displayed around the movable member 321 becomes larger and becomes a flame. A moving image showing a display mode such that the display range of the effect image 73 is expanded is displayed. The moving image is an effect executed by using the flame effect image 73 in order to enhance the effect effect based on the operation of the movable member 321 and is called an operation effect effect as in the case of FIG. 51. By such an operation effect effect, an effect in which the operation mode of the movable member 321 and the display mode of the flame effect image 73 are related is executed. By executing such an effect, it is possible to produce an effect in which the movement of the movable body and the effect display of the display means are linked.

Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (F), the jackpot display result (same symbol stop) is derived and displayed in the staging symbol displayed in the small symbol format, and the message image 55 showing the characters "Congratulations" is displayed. , It is displayed in the center of the screen as a reach result effect, which is an effect showing the result of the reach state. As a result, it is notified that the story reach production has been completed. After that, as shown in FIG. 52 (G), the effect symbol in which the jackpot display result is displayed in the small symbol format is restored to the original size and the original position as shown in FIG. 52 (A) and displayed. A stop symbol effect is performed in which the message image 74 showing the characters "big hit" is displayed below the effect symbol.

In the story reach effect, the effect image is displayed in the same way as the battle reach effect, but unlike the battle reach effect, the entire display area of the effect display device 5 is set as a black image, and the effect image is superimposed and displayed on the black image. As a result, the effect image can be displayed with even greater emphasis, and it is possible to execute an image display having a higher effect than the battle reach effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the valuableness (premier feeling) of the story reach production, which is set with a higher expectation for a big hit than the battle reach production.

On the other hand, in the story reach effect, when the variable display result becomes a misaligned display result, the above-mentioned story incomplete effect is executed, and the misaligned display result is derived and displayed in the effect symbol displayed in the small symbol format, and the effect symbol is displayed. Will be displayed after returning to the original size and the original position.

The movable member 321 may be configured such that the disk-shaped portion can be rotated by a driving means such as a motor that is driven and controlled by the staging control CPU 120. When the disk-shaped portion of the movable member 321 is configured to be rotatable-controllable, the movable member 321 operates in an upright position as shown in FIGS. 51 (E) or 52 (E) to display an effect. You may control to rotate the disk-shaped portion when it appears or when it appears in front of the display area of the device 5. In that case, the effect display device 5 produces an image that operates an effect image such as the particle effect image 71 of FIG. 51 (E) and the flame effect image 73 of FIG. 52 (E) in accordance with the rotational operation of the movable member 321. You may execute the effect control to be displayed in. By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the effect obtained by using the movable member 321 and the effect image.

Further, the movable member 321 is not limited to the rotational operation, and a part or all of the constituent members are configured to perform a deformation operation such as opening / closing or contracting by a driving means such as a solenoid driven and controlled by the staging control CPU 120. In such a configuration, the movable member may be displayed on the effect display device 5 in accordance with the deformation operation of the movable member located in front of the display area of the effect display device 5 in a specific effect scene. You may execute the effect control to display the image that operates the effect image.

Next, a control example of the effect effect and the movable body effect in a specific super reach effect such as a battle reach effect and a story reach effect will be described using a timing chart.

FIG. 53 is a timing chart showing a control example of an effect effect and a movable body effect in a specific super reach effect. FIG. 53A shows an example of control between the effect effect and the movable body effect in the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 51. FIG. 53B shows an example of control between the effect effect and the movable body effect in the story reach effect as shown in FIG. 52.

First, with reference to FIG. 53 (A), a control example of the effect effect and the movable body effect in the battle reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described. When the battle reach effect is executed, the effect symbol is displayed in the normal variable display mode as shown in FIG. 51 (A) from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) to the occurrence of the reach state. The variable display of is executed in the effect display device 5.

In the effect display device 5, when a reach state occurs, a message image 53 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 51 (B) and 51 (C), and a moving image such as a battle effect corresponding to the battle reach effect is displayed. Will be done. The timing of changing from the image display of the battle effect to the image display of the victory effect as shown in FIGS. 51 (D) and 51 (E) in the effect display device 5 is the turning point of the first change of the image related to the battle reach effect. It is the time when the video cut breaks). At the timing of the first video change turning point (first video change turning point) related to such a battle reach effect, the particle effect image is displayed on the battle effect image as shown in FIGS. 51 (D) and 51 (E). The particle effect effect of displaying the image on which the 71 is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 5 and the movable body operation effect of operating the movable member 321 are executed in a coordinated manner.

In the effect display device 5, the movable member 321 moves to the upright position as shown in FIGS. 51 (E) and 51 (F), and the timing at which the image display of the victory effect changes to the image display of the reach result effect is the battle reach. This is the time when it will be the turning point (break of the video cut) of the second change of the video related to the production. At the timing of the second video change turning point (second video change turning point) related to such a battle reach effect, the particle effect image 71 is superimposed on the image of the winning effect as shown in FIG. 51 (E). The effect display device 5 executes an operation effect effect such as an image to be displayed.

Then, when the motion effect effect and the movable body motion effect are completed, the reach result is notified by executing the image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. 51 (F) on the effect display device 5. After that, when the reach result effect is completed, the effect display device 5 executes the stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 51 (G), so that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is fixed and the variable display is displayed. finish.

As described above, in the battle reach effect, the effect effect display such that the particle effect image 71 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 72 is executed at the timing of the change of the image related to the reach effect. Further, in the battle reach effect, the effect in which the movable body effect such as the movable member 321 and the effect effect display are linked is executed at the timing of the change of the image related to the reach effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 53B, a control example of the effect effect and the movable body effect in the story reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described. When the story reach effect is executed, the effect symbol is displayed in the normal variable display mode as shown in FIG. 52 (A) from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) to the occurrence of the reach state. The variable display of is executed in the effect display device 5.

In the effect display device 5, when a reach state occurs, message images 54A and 54B are displayed as shown in FIGS. 52 (B) and 52 (C), and a moving image such as a story moving image corresponding to the story reach effect is displayed. The image is displayed. The timing at which the image display of the story effect changes to the image display of the story complete effect as shown in FIGS. 52 (D) and 52 (E) in the effect display device 5 is the turning point of the first change of the image related to the story reach effect. It is the time when it becomes (the break of the image cut). At the timing of the first video change turning point (first video change turning point) related to such story reach production, the flame effect image is displayed on the black image 72 as shown in FIGS. 52 (D) and 52 (E). The flame effect effect of displaying the image on which the 73 is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 5 and the movable body operation effect of operating the movable member 321 are executed in a coordinated manner.

In the effect display device 5, the timing at which the movable member 321 moves to the upright position and changes from the image display of the story completion effect to the image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIGS. 52 (E) and 52 (F) is the story. This is the time when it will be the turning point (break of the video cut) of the second change of the video related to the reach production. At the timing of the second video change turning point (second video change turning point) related to such story reach production, the flame effect image 73 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 72 as shown in FIG. 52 (E). An effect effect effect such as an image is executed on the effect display device 5.

Then, when the motion effect effect and the movable body motion effect are completed, the reach result is notified by executing the image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. 52 (F) on the effect display device 5. After that, when the reach result effect is completed, the effect display device 5 executes the stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 52 (G), so that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is fixed and the variable display is displayed. finish.

As described above, in the story reach effect, the effect effect display such that the flame effect image 73 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 72 is executed at the timing of the change of the image related to the reach effect. Further, in the story reach effect, the effect in which the movable body effect such as the movable member 321 and the effect effect display are linked is executed at the timing of the change of the image related to the reach effect.

Specifically, in the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 51 and 53 (A) and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 (B), the following processes are executed in the effect control CPU 120. It will be realized by.

As a variation pattern command (variation pattern specification command), when a variation pattern command in which a variation pattern of the type of super reach that executes the battle reach effect is specified among the variation pattern commands of the super reach is received by the effect control board 12. In the staging symbol variation start process (S74), the staging control CPU 120 controls the image display of the staging display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 as shown in FIGS. 51 and 53 (A). The staging control data (process data, etc.) for performing the above is selected from a plurality of types of staging control data stored in advance and set (stored) in the RAM 122. Since the battle reach effect is partially different depending on whether the variable display result is the jackpot display result or the off display result, when the variable pattern command or the display result specification command that can specify the variable display result is received. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the variation display result by analyzing the received command content, and selects the effect control data according to the variation display result. Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the effect symbol, and in the effect symbol change process (S75), the movable body effect process and the effect are performed by using the effect control data set for executing the battle reach effect. By executing the effect display process or the like, the image display control of the effect display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 are performed, and the battle reach effect as shown in FIGS. 51 and 53 (A) is executed.

As a variation pattern command (variation pattern specification command), when a variation pattern command in which a variation pattern of the type of super reach that executes the story reach effect is specified among the variation pattern commands of the super reach is received by the effect control board 12. In the staging symbol variation start process (S74), the staging control CPU 120 controls the image display of the staging display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 as shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 (B). The staging control data (process data, etc.) for performing the above is selected from a plurality of types of staging control data stored in advance and set (stored) in the RAM 122. Since the story reach effect is partially different depending on whether the variable display result is the jackpot display result or the off-display result, when the variable pattern command or the display result specification command that can specify the variable display result is received. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the variation display result by analyzing the received command content, and selects the effect control data according to the variation display result. Then, the staging control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the staging symbol, and in the staging symbol fluctuating process (S75), the movable body staging process and the staging are performed using the staging control data set for executing the story reach staging. By executing the effect display process or the like, the image display control of the effect display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 are performed, and the story reach effect as shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 (B) is executed.

When the movable body effect can be executed in a plurality of types of effect displays such as the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 51 and 53 (A) and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 (B). , Such as an effect display in which the effect image is superimposed and displayed on the black image and an effect display in which the effect image is superimposed and displayed on the effect image, depending on which type of effect display is performed. Since it is possible to display different forms of the staging effect display, it is possible to enhance the staging effect in which the movement of the movable body and the staging effect display of the display means are linked.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 51 (E) and 53 (A), a specific type of effect display such as a battle reach effect in which a movable body effect for operating a movable body such as the movable member 321 is executed is executed. At this time, it is possible to execute an effect of superimposing the effect display of a specific mode such as the particle effect image 71 of FIGS. 51 (D) and 51 (E) on a specific type of effect display such as the display of a victory effect image. Therefore, it is possible to link a specific type of effect display on which the movable object effect is executed and an effect effect display by a display means such as the effect display device 5, and the operation of the movable body by the specific type of effect display. And the effect display of the display means can be linked to further enhance the effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 52 (E) and 53 (B), a specific type of effect display such as a story reach effect in which a movable body effect for operating a movable body such as the movable member 321 is executed is executed. At that time, the effect display of a specific mode such as the flame effect image 73 of FIGS. 52 (D) and 52 (E) is displayed on a predetermined image displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 such as the black image 72. Since the effect of superimposing display can be executed, in addition to being able to link a predetermined type of predetermined effect on which the movable body effect is executed and the effect display by a display means such as the effect display device 5. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the fun of the game by emphasizing the movable body production.

It should be noted that the effects of linking (linking) the movable body and the effect display, such as the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above, may be executed in the reach effect other than the super reach effect, and may be executed in the effect other than the reach effect. You may.

In addition, as in the battle reach effect and story reach effect described above, the effect of linking (linking) the movable body and the effect effect display is performed at the timing of the turning point of the change of the image related to the effect. Not limited to this, the execution may be performed at a timing other than the timing that is a turning point of the change of the image related to the production, such as the timing after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the execution of the production.

Further, as an effect display in the effect in which the movable body and the effect display are linked (linked) as in the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above, the particle effect image and the flame effect image have been described as an example. Not limited to this, as the effect display, other types of effect display such as an effect image in which light is emitted may be used.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, it is possible to display different forms of the effect display depending on which of the two types of effect display, the battle reach effect and the story reach effect, is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different types of staging effect displays may be displayed depending on which of the three or more types of staging displays is to be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, different modes of the effect display are displayed depending on which of the plurality of effect displays such as the battle reach effect and the story reach effect is displayed. An example is shown in which the mode of displaying the effect effect is different depending on whether or not the black image 72 is displayed when it is possible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example of different aspects of the effect display, any type of effect display may display a black image, but the type of effect display such as an effect image may be different. In that case, the type of the effect effect display is different as long as any of the components of the effect effect display such as the shape, color, display range, and brightness of the image of the effect effect display is different.

Further, as an effect of linking (linking) the movable body and the effect effect display as in the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above, the images of the effect effect display as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52 are displayed first. Not limited to the effect of operating the movable body later, an effect of executing the image display of the effect effect display and the operation of the movable body at the same timing may be used, and the image of the effect display after the movable body is operated first. You may use the effect of displaying.

Further, as an effect using the black image 72 as in the story reach effect described above, an example of displaying the black image 72 in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the black image 72 may be controlled to be displayed in a part of the display area of the effect display device 5 such as the area for displaying the effect image.

Further, as an effect of linking a movable body such as the movable member described above with an effect display such as an effect image, the movable body is operated in each of a plurality of types of effect displays having different conditions of the effect display. In the case of directing, depending on the situation of the staging display that operates the movable body, the staging that displays the effect image display as a different type of staging effect display in conjunction with the movement of the movable body may be executed. good. For example, different types of effect image display may be executed in the following effects display situations. (A) When displaying the effect image display corresponding to operating the movable body before the reach state is reached during the variable display of the effect symbol. (B) When displaying the effect image display corresponding to operating the movable body at the time of temporary stop in the pseudo-ream. (C) When displaying the effect image display in response to operating the movable body during normal reach. (D) When displaying the effect image display corresponding to the operation of the movable body during the execution of the super reach effect. (E) Development of development of the production content When displaying the effect image display corresponding to the operation of the movable body during the development of the production during the execution of the super reach of the production format. (F) Corresponding to the operation of the movable body when performing a lottery effect again (for example, an effect of drawing a lottery for a probabilistic jackpot or a non-probabilistic jackpot) after notifying that the jackpot display result has been obtained. When displaying the effect image display. (G) When displaying the effect image display corresponding to operating the movable body during the production of the jackpot game state. (H) When displaying the effect image display corresponding to operating the movable body during the customer waiting demo display executed when the game is not performed. It should be noted that at least two of the effect image displays to be executed in the situation of the plurality of types of effect display as described above may be different.

[Other production examples using movable members]
Next, other production examples using a movable body such as the movable member 321 will be described. The effect described below is executed by the effect control CPU 120. FIG. 54 is a timing chart showing a control example of an effect effect and a movable united operation effect in a specific super reach effect.

As the movable body such as the movable member 321 described above, a unitable movable member including a plurality of movable members, which is in a separated state in a normal state and can be controlled to operate in a united state in a specific state is used. May be good. The movable member that can be combined may be one in which a plurality of movable members are interlocked by a drive means (motor, solenoid, etc.) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable members, and the plurality of movable members are one. It may be interlocked by a driving means (motor, solenoid, etc.).

Regarding the control example of FIG. 54, the description overlapping with the control example of FIG. 53 will be omitted, and the parts different from the control example of FIG. 53 will be mainly described. FIG. 54A shows an example of control between the effect effect and the movable united combination effect in the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 51. FIG. 53B shows an example of control between the effect effect and the movable united combination effect in the story reach effect as shown in FIG. 52.

The control example of FIG. 54 differs from the control example of FIG. 53 in that the movable body united motion effect is executed instead of the movable body motion effect of FIG. 53.

In the battle reach effect shown in FIG. 54 (A), instead of the movable body movement effect by the movable member 321 shown in FIG. 51 (E) in the battle effect as shown in FIG. Movable body union effect that operates in is executed.

In the story reach effect shown in FIG. 54 (B), instead of the movable body movement effect by the movable member 321 shown in FIG. 52 (E) in the story reach effect as shown in FIG. 52, the movable members that can be combined are united from the separated state. A movable body uniting effect that operates in a state is executed.

Further, in the story reach effect shown in FIG. 54 (B), for example, just before the end of the latter half of the story reach effect executed after the message image 54B of the “second half of the story” in FIG. 52 (C) is displayed, for example, the effect. In a specific display area of the display device 9, an operation promotion effect of performing an operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the push button 31B such as "press the button" is executed. Then, when the push button 31B is operated by the player within a predetermined period from the start of the operation promotion effect, or when the predetermined period elapses without the operation within the predetermined period, the above-mentioned movable unit combination is performed. The production is executed.

The control for executing the movable body uniting effect in response to the operation promotion effect may be executed immediately before the end of the battle reach image display in the battle reach effect of FIG. 54 (A). As described above, the control for executing the movable body uniting effect according to the operation promotion effect may be executed at the first video change turning point in the specific super reach effect. Further, the control for executing the movable body uniting effect according to the operation promotion effect may be executed at another image change node such as the second image change node in the specific super reach effect. In addition to the push button 31B, other operating means such as the stick controller 31A may be used as the operating means for executing the movable body uniting effect in response to the operation of the operating means. Further, not limited to the operation means, the movable body uniting effect may be executed according to the detection of a specific motion of the player by a detection means such as a motion sensor that detects the motion of the player. That is, any effect control may be executed as long as it is an effect control that executes the movable body united effect according to the movement of the player.

Further, the control for executing the movable body uniting effect in response to the operation promotion effect may not be executed. It was selected whether or not to execute the control for executing the movable body united effect in response to such an operation promotion effect by a predetermined lottery process executed by the effect control CPU 120 at a predetermined ratio. You may want to do it from time to time.

When the movable unity combination effect using the movable member that can be combined as described above is executed, the same effect as the case of executing the movable unity unity effect using the movable member 321 described above can be obtained. Furthermore, the fun of the production can be improved by the union operation.

[Movable body movement effect during round execution]
As described above, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the definite special symbol in the special symbol game, the definite effect symbol which is the normal jackpot combination (non-probability variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the staging symbol. You may make it happen. Specifically, when the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed effect symbol that is the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed at a rate of 100% as the variation display result of the effect symbol. , When the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the definite special symbol in the special symbol game, the definite effect symbol that is the probabilistic jackpot combination at the first ratio (for example, 60%) is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the staging symbol. Then, at the second ratio (for example, 40%), the finalized staging symbol, which is usually a big hit combination, is stopped and displayed.

In such a configuration, the effect control CPU 120 performs probability variation control after the end of the jackpot game state when the definite effect symbol, which is a normal jackpot combination (non-probability variation jackpot combination), is stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. An effect suggesting whether or not to be performed is executed in the big hit display process (S77), the big hit in-game process (S78), the big hit end effect process (S79), or the like. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot gaming process (S78), when a predetermined round (for example, the fifth round) is being executed, a round suggesting whether or not probabilistic control is performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Medium suggestion production shall be performed. This predetermined round is a normal open round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long among the rounds in the big hit game state. ..

In this round suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 56 (b) and 56 (d), an effect effect of superimposing the flame effect image 1010 or the lightning effect image 1020 on the black image 1001 and the movable member 321 are operated. The movable body motion effect is executed in a coordinated manner, and then, as shown in FIGS. 56 (f) to (h), the character 1060 performs an action of breaking the rock 1062 with the hammer 1061, and as a result, the rock 1062 is broken. Depending on whether or not the jackpot is played, a challenge effect is executed to notify whether or not the probability change control is performed after the end of the jackpot game state.

In the suggestion effect during the round, as shown in FIG. 55, the effect effect and the movable body motion effect are executed in a manner in which the effect effect and the movable body motion effect are linked by any of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2. As an effect effect, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), a flame effect image 1010 superimposed on the black image 1001 is referred to as a flame effect effect, and as shown in FIG. 56 (d), the flame effect image 1001 is displayed. The thing that superimposes and displays the lightning effect image 1020 is called a lightning effect effect.

When the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, that is, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, the probability variation control is notified in the challenge effect (FIG. 56 (g)). , It is notified that the probability change control is performed after the end of the jackpot game state. When the jackpot type is a non-probability change jackpot, that is, when the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a definite special symbol in the special figure game, the probability variation control is not notified in the challenge effect (FIG. 56 (h)). ), It is notified that the probability change control is not performed (becomes a low probability state) after the end of the jackpot game state.

In the effect pattern A1, the first movable body motion effect is executed, the flame effect effect is executed as the first effect effect, and the second movable body motion effect and the second effect effect are not executed, and the challenge effect is produced. It is a production pattern that shifts to. The effect control CPU 120 selects the effect pattern A1 at a rate of 2% when the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, and selects the effect pattern A1 at a rate of 50% when the jackpot type is a non-probability variation jackpot. ..

In the effect pattern A2, the first movable body motion effect is executed, the flame effect effect is executed as the first effect effect, the second movable body motion effect is executed, and the flame effect effect is executed as the second effect effect. It is a production pattern that shifts to a challenge production after execution. The effect control CPU 120 selects the effect pattern A2 at a rate of 8% when the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, and selects the effect pattern A2 at a rate of 25% when the jackpot type is a non-probability variation jackpot. ..

In the effect pattern A3, the first movable body motion effect is executed, the flame effect effect is executed as the first effect effect, the second movable body motion effect is executed, and the lightning effect effect is executed as the second effect effect. It is a production pattern that shifts to a challenge production after execution. The effect control CPU 120 selects the effect pattern A3 at a rate of 25% when the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, and selects the effect pattern A3 at a rate of 1% when the jackpot type is a non-probability variation jackpot. ..

In the effect pattern B1, the first movable body motion effect is executed, the lightning effect effect is executed as the first effect effect, and the second movable body motion effect and the second effect effect are not executed, and the challenge effect is produced. It is a production pattern that shifts to. The effect control CPU 120 selects the effect pattern B1 at a rate of 25% when the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, and selects the effect pattern B1 at a rate of 16% when the jackpot type is a non-probability variation jackpot. ..

In the effect pattern B2, the first movable body motion effect is executed, the thunder effect effect is executed as the first effect effect, the second movable body motion effect is executed, and the thunder effect effect is executed as the second effect effect. It is a production pattern that shifts to a challenge production after execution. The effect control CPU 120 selects the effect pattern B2 at a rate of 40% when the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, and selects the effect pattern B2 at a rate of 8% when the jackpot type is a non-probability variation jackpot. ..

When the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed in each of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, the jackpot type is a probable change jackpot, in order of high expectation, A3, B2, B1, It becomes A2 and A1. The degree of expectation here is calculated by, for example, [ratio of probable variable jackpot + (ratio of probable variable jackpot + ratio of non-probable variable jackpot)] when the staging is executed in the staging pattern. The effect pattern (A2, A3, B2) in which the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed twice is expected rather than the effect pattern (A1, B1) in which the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed only once. The degree is high.

Then, when the effect is executed by the effect pattern (A3, B1, or B2) including the lightning effect effect, it is more expected than when the effect is executed by the effect pattern (A1 or A2) not including the lightning effect effect. The degree is high. Further, when the first effect effect is a lightning effect effect (B1 or B2), the expectation is higher than when the first effect effect is a flame effect effect (A1, A2, or A3). However, if the first effect effect is a flame effect effect and the second effect effect is a lightning effect effect, that is, if it is an upstart effect, both the first and second effect effects are lightning effects. Expectations are higher than when it is a production.

It should be noted that there is no so-called downfall effect pattern in which the first effect effect is a lightning effect effect and the second effect effect is a flame effect effect. By limiting such an effect (prohibiting such an effect or making the execution ratio lower than A3), the interest of the effect effect is not reduced.

Next, an example of a case where the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed in the effect pattern of A1 or A3 will be described with reference to FIG. 56. When the above-mentioned reach result effect is completed, the effect display device 5 executes the stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 56A, so that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is fixed and the variable display is displayed. finish. In this example, when the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed effect symbol that is the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the effect symbol, or in the special symbol game. When the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it is assumed that the confirmed effect symbol, which is a normal jackpot combination, is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the effect symbol.

In the example of FIG. 56 (a), the staging symbol whose symbol number is "4", which is not a probabilistic symbol, is designated in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" staging symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C. It is displayed as a stop on the valid line of. In addition, a stop symbol effect is performed in which the message image 74 showing the characters "big hit" is displayed below the effect symbol. The effect control CPU 120 executes an effect according to the execution of each round in accordance with the control to the jackpot game state. For example, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed, and the image 1000 in which the characters "Round XX" (XX indicates the number of rounds in the jackpot game state) is displayed in the upper right part of the screen is displayed. do. Then, as an effect corresponding to the execution of the fifth round, a suggestion effect is executed during the round.

In the first movable body motion effect shown in FIG. 56 (b), the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable member 321 from the tilted position to the upright position (first upright position). Then, at the timing when the movable member 321 reaches the upright position (the timing when the movable member 321 is in the upright state), the background image of the image 1000 is changed from the normal background image to the black image 1001, and at the same time, the flame effect image is displayed on the black image 1001. A flame effect effect that superimposes and displays 1010 is executed.

When the flame effect effect is continued for a predetermined period while the movable member 321 is in the upright position, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image of the image 1000 from the black image 1001 to the normal background image as shown in FIG. 56 (c). At the same time as returning to, the flame effect effect is terminated by erasing the flame effect image 1010. Then, at the timing when the flame effect effect is completed, the movable member 321 is moved from the standing position to the tilting position (first tilting).

When A1 is selected as the effect pattern, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the challenge effect after the movable member 321 moves to the tilted position (after the first tilt). On the other hand, when A3 is selected as the effect pattern, after the movable member 321 has moved to the tilted position (after the first tilt), the second movable body motion effect shown in FIG. 56 (d) is used for the effect. The control CPU 120 moves the movable member 321 from the tilted position to the standing position again (second standing). Then, at the timing when the movable member 321 reaches the upright position (the timing when the movable member 321 is in the upright state), the background image of the image 1000 is changed from the normal background image to the black image 1001, and at the same time, the lightning effect image is displayed on the black image 1001. A lightning effect effect that superimposes and displays 1020 is executed.

When the lightning effect effect is continued for a predetermined period while the movable member 321 is in the upright position, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image of the image 1000 from the black image 1001 to the normal background image as shown in FIG. 56 (e). At the same time as returning to, the lightning effect image 1020 is erased to end the lightning effect effect. Then, at the timing when the lightning effect effect is completed, the movable member 321 is moved again from the standing position to the tilting position (second tilting). Then, after the movable member 321 is moved to the tilted position, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the challenge effect.

When A2 is selected as the effect pattern, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes and displays the flame effect image 1010 on the black image 1001 in the second movable body operation effect shown in FIG. 56 (d). The flame effect effect is executed again, the second flame effect effect is ended in FIG. 56 (e), and the process proceeds to the challenge effect.

As shown in FIG. 56 (f), in the challenge effect, the effect control CPU 120 first displays a common effect image regardless of whether the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot or a non-probability variation jackpot.

This staging image includes an image 1050 showing the characters "challenge time", a message image 1051 showing the characters "probable change promotion if a rock breaks !!" displayed below it, and a character 1060. , Hammer 1061, and rock 1062. This reminds the player that "the character 1060 is an effect of trying to break the rock 1062 by the hammer 1061", and further "when the rock is broken, the jackpot type is a probable change jackpot regardless of the stop symbol effect". Make the player aware of that.

When the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image of a successful mode in which the character 1060 succeeds in breaking the rock 1062 with the hammer 1061 as shown in FIG. 56 (g). , Display the message image 1070 showing the characters "Probability change promotion !!". As a result, the player grasps that the definite effect symbol, which is usually a jackpot combination, is stopped and displayed in the stop symbol effect, but the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the definite special symbol in the special symbol game. ..

When the jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 fails to break the rock 1062 by the hammer 1061 by the character 1060 and the hammer 1061 is broken, as shown in FIG. 56 (h). Along with displaying the image of the aspect, the message image 1080 showing the characters "Failure!" Is displayed. As a result, the player grasps that the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game, just as the confirmed effect symbol which is the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed in the stopped symbol effect.

57 (A) to 57 (C) are timing charts showing the execution timing and execution period of the movable body motion effect, the effect effect, and the challenge effect when each of the effect patterns A1 to A3 is selected.

Regardless of the case of the effect patterns A1 to A3, when the stop symbol effect in which the effect symbols having the symbol numbers other than the probabilistic variation symbols are aligned on the predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed is executed at the timing (1), the stop symbol effect is executed. After the jackpot display process (S77) is executed at the timing (2), the process shifts to the jackpot in-game process (S78). Further, in the jackpot game processing (S78), the effect corresponding to each round is executed, and the above-mentioned suggestion effect during the round is executed as the effect corresponding to the fifth round. When the fifth round is started, the flame effect effect is executed when the first standing motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (3), and the first tilting motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (4). The flame effect effect ends when is performed.

As described above, in the execution period of the first movable body motion effect, the effect effect of the common mode is executed in any of the effect patterns A1 to A3. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to grasp which effect pattern is used during the execution period of the first movable body motion effect.

In the case of the effect pattern A1, the challenge effect shifts to the challenge effect at the timing (7) without performing the second movable body motion effect after that. In the case of the effect pattern A2, the second flame effect effect is executed when the second standing motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (5), and the second tilt of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (6). The second flame effect effect ends when the action is performed. Then, at the timing (7), the challenge production is started. In the case of the effect pattern A3, the lightning effect effect is executed when the second standing motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (5), and the second tilting motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (6). The thunder effect production ends when it is hit. Then, at the timing (7), the challenge production is started.

In any of the production patterns A1 to A3, the result is notified at the timing of (8) in the challenge production, and it is notified that the success mode is reached and the high accuracy state is reached after the jackpot game state is completed. Alternatively, it is notified that the failure mode will occur and the probability state will be low after the jackpot game state is completed.

In this way, when the effect pattern A3 is selected, different forms of effect effect can be produced depending on whether the first movable body motion effect is executed or the second movable body motion effect is executed. Since it is executed, it is possible to diversify the mode of the effect in which the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are linked, and to improve the interest.

Further, when the effect pattern A3 is selected, the degree of expectation, that is, later, is compared with the case where the effect patterns A1 and A2 in which the flame effect effect is executed in the first movable body motion effect as in A3 are selected. There is a high percentage of successes in the challenge production that is performed. Therefore, the player decides whether or not the second movable body motion effect is executed, and if the second movable body motion effect is executed, the flame effect effect and the thunder effect effect are accompanied by this. It will be interesting to pay attention to which one is executed, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the production in which the movable body motion production and the effect production are linked.

In addition, the effect pattern in which the thunder effect effect is executed has a higher degree of expectation than the effect pattern in which only the flame effect effect is executed. Even if the effect is executed, if the flame effect effect is executed in the first movable body motion effect by providing an effect pattern that the thunder effect effect is executed in the second movable body motion effect. Even so, the player can be expected to perform the thunder effect effect in the second movable body motion effect without discouraging the player. Furthermore, even when compared with the effect pattern in which the lightning effect effect is executed in the first movable body motion effect, the effect pattern A3 has a higher degree of expectation, so that the flame effect effect is produced in the first movable body motion effect. The player's interest can be sustained if executed.

(Modification 1)
During the execution of the effect effect, the operation promotion effect that promotes the operation of the push button 31B may be executed in the specific display area of the effect display device 9. Then, when the push button 31B is operated by the player within a predetermined period from the start of the operation promotion effect, the effect control CPU 120 may change the mode of the effect effect.

FIG. 58 shows a specific example. The description of FIGS. 58 (a) to 58 (c) is the same as that of FIGS. 56 (a) to 56 (c), and the description thereof will be omitted. After the movable member 321 is moved to the tilted position (after the first tilted position), in the second movable body operation effect shown in FIG. 56 (i), the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable member 321 from the tilted position to the upright position. Move it again (second time to stand up). Then, at the timing when the movable member 321 reaches the upright position (the timing when the movable member 321 is in the upright state), the background image of the image 1000 is changed to the black image 1001, and at the same time, the flame effect image 1020 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001. Perform the flame effect effect again.

When the flame effect effect is continued for a predetermined period while the movable member 321 is in the upright position, the effect control CPU 120 displays the push button 31B on the black image 1001 and the flame effect image 1010 as shown in FIG. 56 (j). An operation promotion effect is executed in which an operation promotion image consisting of an image 1090 imitating the image 1090 and a message image 1091 showing the characters "press!" Is superimposed and displayed.

This operation promotion image is erased (the operation promotion effect ends) when a predetermined predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed without the push button 31B being operated from the start of the display. If the bush button 31B is operated within the period in which the operation promotion image is displayed, the operation promotion image is deleted (the operation promotion effect ends). Then, when the bush button 31B is operated, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect pattern that can change the mode of the effect effect according to the operation of the player as the effect pattern, FIG. 56 (k). ), The effect image superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 is changed from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020. On the other hand, when an effect pattern that does not change the mode of the effect effect according to the operation of the player is selected as the effect pattern, the effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 is displayed as shown in FIG. 56 (l). The flame effect image 1010 remains unchanged.

FIG. 59A shows the execution timing and execution period of the movable body motion effect, the effect effect, and the challenge effect when an effect pattern in which the mode of the effect effect can be changed is selected according to the operation of the player. It is a timing chart.

The description of the timings (1) to (4) is the same as that of FIG. 57, and the description thereof will be omitted. When the second standing motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (5), the second flame effect effect is executed. Then, the operation promotion image is displayed at the timing (X) within the second flame effect effect period. When the operation promotion image is displayed, the effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 is changed from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020 according to the operation of the push button 32B at the timing (Y). Let me. The lightning effect effect ends when the movable member 321 is tilted for the second time at the timing (6). Then, at the timing (7), the challenge production is started.

In this way, by making it possible to change the mode of the effect effect according to the operation of the player, it is possible to further improve the interest of the effect effect. Further, by changing from the flame effect image 1010 having a low expectation to the lightning effect image 1020 having a high expectation according to the operation of the player, the effect can be given unexpectedness.

For example, in the effect pattern A2 described above, the operation promotion image is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 and the flame effect image 1010 within the period during which the second flame effect effect is executed. Then, when the push button 31B is operated, the operation promotion image is erased (the operation promotion effect ends), but the effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 does not change as the flame effect image 1010. The production shall be controlled. As a result, "an effect pattern that does not change the mode of the effect effect according to the operation of the player" may be configured.

Further, in the above-mentioned effect pattern A3, when the second movable body motion effect is executed, as an effect effect, the flame effect image 1010 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 instead of the lightning effect image 1020. The operation promotion image is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 and the flame effect image 1010 within the period in which the flame effect image 1010 is displayed. Then, when the push button 31B is operated, the operation promotion image is erased (the operation promotion effect ends), and the effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 changes from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020. The production is controlled so as to be performed. As a result, "an effect pattern that changes the mode of the effect effect according to the operation of the player" may be configured.

In the example shown in FIG. 59 (A), when the flame effect effect is changed to the lightning effect effect in response to the operation of the push button 31B, the display of the black image 1001 that has already been started is continued without being terminated. Therefore, only the effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 is changed from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020. That is, assuming that the effect effect is composed of the black image 1001 which is the first effect and the effect image which is the second effect, only the mode of the second effect is changed without changing the mode of the first effect. This makes it possible to give the impression that the mode has changed according to the operation of the player during the execution of a series of effects.

(Modification 2)
In the above-mentioned example, the movable body motion effect, the effect effect, and the challenge effect are the effects executed during the execution of the round, and suggests whether or not the probabilistic change control is performed after the end of the jackpot game state. , Not limited to such a form, corresponding to each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game. As a reach effect executed when the effect symbol is variablely displayed, a movable body motion effect, an effect effect, and a challenge effect are executed, and whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled by these effect patterns and effect modes. You may suggest that.

The above-mentioned effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2 are applied as effect patterns for the movable body motion effect and the effect effect executed in the reach state. That is, when the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed as the reach effect in each of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is high in the order of A3, It becomes B2, B1, A2, A1.

FIG. 59B shows a control example of the effect effect, the movable body effect, and the challenge effect as the reach effect. From the start (11) of the variation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) to the occurrence of the reach state (12), the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the effect mode of the normal variation display as shown in FIG. 51 (A). Is executed in the effect display device 5.

When the reach state occurs at the timing (12) in the effect display device 5, the process shifts to the reach effect. In the reach effect, the flame effect effect is executed when the first standing motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (13), and the flame is executed when the first tilting motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (14). The effect effect ends (examples of effect patterns A1 to A3).

In the case of the effect pattern A1, the challenge effect shifts to the challenge effect at the timing (17) without performing the second movable body motion effect after that. In the case of the effect pattern A2, the second flame effect effect is executed when the second standing motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (15), and the second tilt of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (16). The second flame effect effect ends when the action is performed. Then, at the timing (17), the challenge production is started. In the case of the effect pattern A3 exemplified in FIG. 59 (B), the lightning effect effect is executed when the second standing operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (15), and the movable member 321 is executed at the timing (16). The lightning effect effect ends when the second tilting motion of is performed. Then, at the timing (17), the challenge production is started.

Then, when it is determined that the finalized effect symbol, which is a jackpot combination, is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the effect symbol, the challenge effect becomes a successful mode at the timing (18), and as a result of the variable display. It is notified that the jackpot game state is controlled. If it is determined that the finalized effect symbol, which is a combination of reach loss, is stopped and displayed as a result of the variation display of the effect symbol, the challenge effect may fail at the timing (18) and may not be controlled to the jackpot game state. Be notified. In this way, the reach result is notified by executing the image display of the reach result effect on the effect display device 5 at the timing (18). After that, when the reach result effect is completed, the effect display device 5 executes the stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 51 (G) at the timing (19), so that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed. At the same time, the fluctuation display ends.

(Other variants)
In the above embodiment, there is an example in which the movable body motion effect related to the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2 is an effect of moving the movable member 321 from the tilted position (first position) to the standing position (second position). As described above, not limited to such a form, the gaming machine has a plurality of movable members, and by moving each movable member from the first position to the second position corresponding to each movable member, each movable member can be moved. A movable united united motion effect in which a specific form (combined form) is formed by gathering each movable member in a state of being present at each second position may be executed. With the end of the movable body motion effect, each movable member moves from the second position corresponding to each to the first position, so that the specific form (combined form) is released. The movable body uniting motion effect will be described in detail in FIG. 54, which will be described later.

Further, the movable body motion effect may be an effect of changing the form of the movable member, or may be an effect of performing a predetermined operation, for example, an operation of a rotation mode without changing the position of the movable member. For example, the movable body motion effect is an effect in which the movable member changes in an expansion / contraction mode, an effect in which the movable member changes in an open / closed mode, an effect in which the movable member changes in an extension / contraction mode, or an effect in which the movable member changes into another accessory (for example,). It may be a production that is fixed to the surface of the game board and is combined with a non-moving character).

In the above embodiment, an example in which the effect linked with the movable body motion effect is an effect effect in which the effect image is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 in the effect display device 5 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. The effect linked with the movable body operation effect may be an effect of causing the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the board side LEDs 9d, 9e, or the light emitting unit 321A of the movable member 321 to emit light in a specific manner. For example, in the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, instead of the "flame effect effect", the "top frame LED9a, left frame LED9b, right frame LED9c, panel side LEDs 9d, 9e or light emitting unit 321A are used as the first emission color (for example). Execute "effect of emitting light with blue)", and instead of "effect effect of lightning", "top frame LED 9a, left frame LED 9b, right frame LED 9c, board side LEDs 9d, 9e or light emitting unit 321A" is the second emission color (for example, red). It is good to execute "the effect of making it emit light with."

Further, the effect linked with the movable body motion effect may be an effect of outputting a specific sound (a specific sound effect or a specific musical piece) from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, in the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, instead of the "flame effect effect", the "effect of outputting the first specific sound (for example, a low-pitched sound effect) from the speakers 8L and 8R" is executed. Instead of the "thunder effect effect", it is preferable to execute the "effect of outputting the second specific sound (for example, a high-pitched sound effect) from the speakers 8L and 8R".

Further, in the above embodiment, after the movable body motion effect and the effect effect executed in cooperation with the movable body motion effect, a challenge effect is executed on the effect display device 5 to perform a predetermined state (probability change state or jackpot game state). However, the notification effect for notifying whether or not a predetermined state is reached is not limited to such a form, and the notification effect for notifying whether or not a predetermined state is reached was operated in the previously executed movable body motion effect. It may be an effect of notifying whether or not a predetermined state is reached depending on whether or not the movable member 321 or a movable member different from the movable member 321 is operated.

For example, when notifying that a predetermined state (probability change state or big hit game state) is reached after the effects of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2 are completed, the movable member 321 is moved from the tilted position to the upright position. At the same time, a special image different from the flame effect image 1010 and the lightning effect image 1020 may be superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001.

In the above embodiment, when the movable body motion effect is executed a plurality of times as in the effect patterns A2, A3, and B2, the first effect is accompanied by the end of the first movable body motion effect. An example has been described in which both the black image 1001 and the effect image, which is the second effect, are erased and temporarily returned to the normal background image, but the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, when the first movable body motion effect is completed, the first effect image is erased, while the black image 1001 does not continue to return to the normal background image, and the second movable body motion effect is performed. Is executed, the second effect image may be superimposed and displayed on the continuous black image 1001. With such a form, the player expects that the second movable body motion effect is executed because the black image 1001 continues even after the first movable body motion effect is completed. can do.

Further, in such a form, in the effect pattern (A1 and B1) in which the movable body motion effect is executed only once, the first movable body motion effect is completed and displayed superimposed on the black image 1001. Even after the effect image that has been erased is erased, the black image 1001 may be continued for a predetermined period (for example, until the transition to the challenge effect). By doing so, the player's interest can be maintained for a predetermined period even after the end of the first movable body motion effect.

Further, before the first movable body motion effect is executed, the black image 1001 as the first effect is displayed in advance, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the movable member 321 is in an upright state). In addition, the first effect image may be superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001. As described above, the effect image may be displayed within the display period of the black image 1001 (the second effect is executed within the execution period of the first effect).

Further, when the first movable body motion effect is completed, both the black image 1001 and the first effect image are not continuously returned to the normal background image, and the second movable body motion effect is executed. At that time, the effect image superimposed and displayed on the continuous black image 1001 may be changed from the first effect image to the second effect image.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the period in which the movable member 321 is in the upright state and the period in which the effect image is displayed coincide with each other has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and the movable member 321 is tilted. The display of the effect image may be started within the movement period of moving from the position to the upright position or before the movement period, and the movable member 321 is moved from the upright position to the tilted position within the movement period or its movement. The display of the effect image may end after the period. "The effect effect is executed along with the operation of the movable member 321" means that [the movable member 321 starts moving from the tilted position to the upright position, then becomes an upright state, and then moves from the upright position to the tilted position. It is sufficient that at least a part of [the period until the end of] and at least a part of [the period during which the effect image is displayed] overlap.

In the above embodiment, it is suggested whether or not the probability change control is performed after the end of the big hit game state by the effect in which the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are linked, or the variation display of the effect symbol ends. It was suggested whether or not the display result is controlled to the big hit game state after being derived and displayed, but it is not limited to such a form and suggests whether or not a special reach effect is executed. It may be a game, and suggests whether or not the variable display (pending special figure game) in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is controlled to the jackpot game state ( It may be a so-called look-ahead notice production).

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) Movable body effects can be executed in a plurality of types of effect displays, such as the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 51 and 53 (A) and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 (B). Depending on which type of effect display is performed at a certain time, the effect display in which the effect image is superimposed and displayed on the black image and the effect display in which the effect image is superimposed and displayed on the effect image are displayed. Since it is possible to display different types of staging effect display, it is possible to enhance the staging effect in which the movement of the movable body and the staging effect display of the display means are linked.

(2) As shown in FIGS. 51 (E) and 53 (A), a specific type of effect display such as a battle reach effect is executed in which a movable body effect for operating a movable body such as the movable member 321 is executed. At that time, an effect of superimposing the effect display of a specific mode such as the particle effect image 71 of FIGS. 51 (D) and 51 (E) on a specific type of effect display such as the display of a victory effect image is executed. Since it is possible, it is possible to link a specific type of effect display on which a movable object effect is executed and an effect effect display by a display means such as the effect display device 5, so that the movable body can be displayed by a specific type of effect display. It is possible to further enhance the staging effect in which the operation and the staging effect display of the display means are linked.

(3) As shown in FIGS. 52 (E) and 53 (B), a specific type of effect display such as a story reach effect is executed in which a movable body effect for operating a movable body such as the movable member 321 is executed. At that time, a predetermined image displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 such as the black image 72 is displayed in a specific mode such as the flame effect image 73 of FIGS. 52 (D) and 52 (E). Since it is possible to execute the effect of superimposing the display on the screen, it is possible to link the predetermined type of effect in which the movable body effect is executed and the effect display by the display means such as the effect display device 5. In addition, it is possible to enhance the fun of the game by emphasizing the movable body effect.

(4) When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable body and a confirmation operation in step S51A of FIG. 39, as in the initial operation in the movable member initialization process in step S51B of FIG. , The break-in operation for moving the movable body is executed as in the break-in operation for the movable member in FIG. 41. Therefore, since the movement of the movable body is not accustomed to it, it is possible to suppress the influence on the movement of the movable body. As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable body from not operating satisfactorily.

The gaming machine described above also has the following characteristic configurations.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
A movable object (for example, a movable member 321) that can be moved to a standby position (for example, the first position shown in FIGS. 31 and 32) and an advanced position (for example, the second position shown in FIGS. 31 and 32).
When the gaming machine is activated, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object (for example, an initial operation in the movable member initialization process in step S51B of FIG. 39, also referred to as an initial operation) and the movable object. It is provided with a control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) for executing a break-in operation (for example, an operation in step S51A of FIG. 39, an operation in the movable member break-in process of FIG. 41, also referred to as a short initial operation).

According to such a configuration, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object and a break-in operation for moving the movable object are executed. Therefore, since the movement of the moving object is not accustomed to it, it is possible to suppress the influence on the movement of the moving object. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the movement of a movable object from being satisfactorily operated.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
Further provided with error processing means (for example, steps S513 and S517 in FIG. 41) for executing error processing (for example, notification of abnormality) when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object in the break-in operation.

According to such a configuration, when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the moving object in the break-in operation, error processing is executed. As a result, it is possible to execute the process corresponding to the state in which the movable object does not operate normally.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The control means executes the break-in operation before the confirmation operation (see, for example, FIG. 39).

According to such a configuration, the break-in operation is executed before the confirmation operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable object from not operating well in the confirmation operation.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above
When an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object in the break-in operation, the control means prohibits the execution of the confirmation operation (for example, until the notification stop operation is performed in steps S514 and S518 of FIG. 41). , The movable member initialization process in step S51B of FIG. 39 is not executed).

According to such a configuration, when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the moving object in the break-in operation, the execution of the confirmation operation is prohibited. As a result, it is possible to prevent the confirmation operation from being executed while the movable object is not operating normally.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The movable object is moved to the advance position by different power sources during the game and during the running-in operation.

According to such a configuration, the movable object is moved to the advance position by different power sources during the game and during the break-in operation. As a result, the break-in operation can be performed with a suitable power source.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above
The movable object is an elastic body (for example, a tension spring 323; another elastic body such as a spiral spring, a leaf spring, or rubber) may be used during the game, and the elastic body may be used during the break-in operation. A powerful motor (for example, a second effect motor 330) is used as a power source to move the motor to the advance position.

According to such a configuration, a motor having a stronger force than an elastic body is used as a power source for the moving object in the break-in operation. As a result, the movable object can be moved to the advanced position more reliably in the break-in operation.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
The movable object includes an electric cable (for example, cable 361) that bends and stretches with the movement of the movable object.
The break-in operation is an operation of bending and stretching the electric cable by moving the movable object to break-in.

According to such a configuration, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object and a break-in operation for bending and stretching the electric cable by moving the movable object are performed. Therefore, since the movement of the electric cable is not accustomed to it, it is possible to suppress the influence on the movement of the moving object. As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable object from not operating satisfactorily.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above
The electric cable is provided in the vicinity of an object that generates heat (for example, the LCD of the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, and the second effect motor 330).

With such a configuration, the electrical cable becomes more flexible due to heat. As a result, the movable object can be moved more reliably.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the break-in operation is an operation of bending and stretching the electric cable by moving the movable object to break-in. However, the present invention is not limited to this, when the movable object is configured to move along the rail, when the movable object is configured to move by a ball screw, a linear guide, etc., and when the movable object is a slide bearing. When a bearing such as a metal bearing or a resin bearing is configured to perform an operation such as rotation, the operation may be such that the lubricant such as oil or grease is moved so as to be accustomed to the operation. Further, when the movable object has a sliding portion such as a rotation or a linear motion, the operation may be such that the sliding portion is fixed to be smoothed and conditioned.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the break-in operation is performed at the time of startup. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the break-in operation may be performed periodically during a demonstration in which the game after activation is not performed. Even in this way, it is possible to prevent the movable object from not operating satisfactorily during the game.

(11) The cable 361 of the above-described embodiment is to supply electric power to the LED. However, it is not limited to this, and supplies power or control signals to other electrical components (for example, actuators such as motors and solenoids that move moving objects and display devices such as LCDs (Liquid Crystal Display) that display images). It may be.

(12) The cable 361 may be a flexible flat cable, a flat cable in which a plurality of covered wires are arranged and fused, a single wire, a stranded wire, or a twisted wire. It may be a pair of lines.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, the break-in operation and the confirmation operation are performed separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the break-in operation and the confirmation operation may be executed as a series of operations.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the initial position of the moving object is detected in the confirmation operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial position of the moving object may be detected in the break-in operation. Further, the initial position of the moving object may be detected separately from the break-in operation and the confirmation operation.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each change-display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol, which is a variable display result, and then display the final stop symbol. Although it is designed to stop and display, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final stop symbol is stopped after displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner without including the final stop symbol which is a variable display result. It may be displayed. That is, the final stop symbol that is the variable display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the variation pattern indicating the variation time and the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one when the variation is started. Although an example of transmitting a variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. (2) A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after the stop) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the fluctuation time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific fluctuation mode executed at each timing is selected by the staging control microcomputer. You may. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode shown by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to relationships such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 30%: 70%. The concept includes A: B = 100%: 0% and different ratios (that is, one has 100% allocation and the other has 0% allocation).

Further, in the above embodiment, as the substrate on which the circuit for controlling the staging device is mounted, the staging control board 12, the voice control board 13, the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control boards 16C to 16F, and the like are provided. However, a circuit for controlling the effect device may be mounted on one board. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 5 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (movable body, light emitting body, speaker, etc.) are mounted. You may provide two boards with the second staging control board.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer, but the game control microcomputer 100 transmits an effect control command to another board. Then, it may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer in the effect control board 12 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass on another board, control related to a movable body, a light emitting body, a speaker, etc. may be executed, and the received command may be converted into a command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. It may be changed and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer that controls the effect display device 5. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer performs display control according to the received command in the same manner as performing display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment. It can be performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game is shown based on the fact that the jackpot type includes a probabilistic jackpot and a normal jackpot, and the jackpot type is determined to be a probabilistic jackpot. , Not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability changing area inside (a probability changing area may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability change area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability change is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability change area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 side performs a display result (whether or not it is a big hit) and a winning judgment (look-ahead judgment) of the variation pattern type, and a command (design) showing the winning judgment result. The case where the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the command indicating the winning judgment result on the effect control microcomputer side by transmitting the specified command (variable category command) is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the effect control microcomputer may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a command that specifies only the value of the random number extracted when the start winning is generated, and the random number specified by those commands is transmitted on the effect control microcomputer side. It may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination) based on the value of.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine 5 Direction display device 100 Game control microcomputer 102 RAM
120 CPU for staging control
321 Movable member

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Control means for controlling multiple electrical components,
A plurality of different addresses are set for each, and a specific signal by the parallel communication method can be output to the electric component corresponding to the address information based on the control signal by the serial communication method including the address information from the control means. Equipped with output means,
Each of the plurality of output means is provided with a plurality of address terminals for setting the address of the output means, and a control signal by a serial communication method including address information indicating the address is input from the control means. The specific signal can be output when the address indicated by the address information and the address set in the output means match.
The address of the output means is set according to the connection state of the power supply to the plurality of address terminals.
The address set when the power supply is not connected to any of the plurality of address terminals is not set in any of the plurality of output means.
The address set by the state in which the power supply is connected to at least one of the plurality of address terminals is the address set in any of the plurality of output means and the address set in any of the output means. Including addresses that are not set
The address information is discontinuously set for at least a part of the plurality of electric components so as to include the address information that does not correspond to any of the electric components within a predetermined settable range.
In each of the plurality of output means, a waveform rises according to a predetermined mode in the output state when the input control signal is output.
The plurality of electric components include a light emitting member capable of emitting light and a driving member that can be driven to operate a movable member.
The plurality of output means
The specific signal can be output from the specific signal output unit grouped into a plurality of different groups.
The specific signal from the specific signal output unit is output at different output timings for each group.
In order to drive the driving member, the specific signal is output from the specific signal output unit of the same group.
In order to make the light emitting member emit light, the specific signal is output from the specific signal output unit of a different group.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Control means for controlling multiple electrical components,
A plurality of different addresses are set for each, and a specific signal by the parallel communication method can be output to the electric component corresponding to the address information based on the control signal by the serial communication method including the address information from the control means. Equipped with output means,
Each of the plurality of output means is provided with a plurality of address terminals for setting the address of the output means, and a control signal by a serial communication method including address information indicating the address is input from the control means. The specific signal can be output when the address indicated by the address information and the address set in the output means match.
The address of the output means is set according to the connection state of the power supply to the plurality of address terminals.
The address set when the power supply is not connected to any of the plurality of address terminals is not set in any of the plurality of output means.
The address set by the state in which the power supply is connected to at least one of the plurality of address terminals is the address set in any of the plurality of output means and the address set in any of the output means. Including addresses that are not set
For the plurality of electric components, the address information corresponding to any of the electric components and the address information not corresponding to any of the electric components are within a range of a predetermined value or more exceeding the minimum value among the values in the predetermined settable range. The address information is continuously set so as to include the address information.
In each of the plurality of output means, a waveform rises according to a predetermined mode in the output state when the input control signal is output.
The plurality of electric components include a light emitting member capable of emitting light and a driving member that can be driven to operate a movable member.
The plurality of output means
The specific signal can be output from the specific signal output unit grouped into a plurality of different groups.
The specific signal from the specific signal output unit is output at different output timings for each group.
In order to drive the driving member, the specific signal is output from the specific signal output unit of the same group.
In order to make the light emitting member emit light, the specific signal is output from the specific signal output unit of a different group.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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