JP7098585B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

As a gaming machine, when a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, the gaming medium wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, and an execution condition (starting condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game's interest with a so-called variable display game in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). In the big hit game state, the round game in which the big winning opening is open can be repeatedly executed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times.

Some such gaming machines operate a movable body, and as the motion of the movable body, a gaming machine that performs a so-called backlash motion, which is a repetitive motion with a small displacement amount, has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-4971

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although it is possible to cause the movable body to perform a so-called backlash operation at a plurality of positions, the movement limitation due to the position of the movable body is not sufficiently considered, and the movable body is used. There was room for improvement in terms of suitable operation control.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably controlling the operation of a movable body.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A detection means (for example, push sensor 35B) capable of detecting the movement of the player during the detection validity period, and
A movable body (for example, the first movable body 054AK001) that can move to the first position and at least a second position different from the first position.
A movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing an operation process) and
The effect control means (for example, the first movable body operation control process of step 054AKS032) capable of executing the specific effect and transmitting information for operating the movable body to the movable body control means according to the effect result of the specific effect. CPU 120 for staging control to be executed, etc.)
The movable body control means controls the operation of the movable body based on the information transmitted from the staging control means (for example, executes an operation in response to an instruction in the operation process in FIGS. 11-13).
The movable to a plurality of result positions including a third position between the first position and the second position and a fourth position different from the third position in the specific effect according to the effect result of the specific effect. Move the body (for example, move to intermediate position 1 or intermediate position 2 as the operating position).
Based on the fact that the detection means detects the movement of the player during the detection valid period before moving the movable body to the result position in the specific effect, the movable body is moved to the second position direction. It is possible to execute a unit operation for performing an operation with a unit operation amount smaller than the movement amount from the first position to the second position a plurality of times (for example, the process of step 054AKS079 can be executed).
The staging control means
Based on the detection means detecting the movement of the player during the detection valid period in the specific effect, the unit movement information for causing the movable body to operate in the unit is transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, in step 054AKS051). Execute processing, etc.),
When the movable body has not reached the result position when the detection valid period in the specific effect has elapsed, the difference amount corresponding to the difference between the result position and the operation amount operated by the unit operation. (For example, the process of step 054AKS054 is executed), and the difference operation information for causing the operation of is transmitted to the movable body control means.
When the movable body has not reached the result position when the detection valid period in the specific effect has elapsed, and if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the difference operation information is not transmitted to the movable body control means.
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the motion control can be performed according to the position of the movable body, and the motion control of the movable body can be suitably performed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the stop symbol determination process. It is a figure which shows the setting example about the setting suggestion effect execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example and setting example about a setting suggestion pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the 1st movable body. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the 2nd movable body. It is a conceptual diagram of the program executed by the staging control CPU 120. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination example of whether or not the specific effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the effect pattern. It is a figure which shows the operation content of various effect patterns, and an example of the operation position of the 1st movable body 054AK001. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st movable body motion control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd movable body motion control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation process. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart when a specific effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the 1st movable body in the case where the specific effect of the effect pattern of pattern 1 is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the number of motion detections in a single operation, the number of steps of a drive motor, and the position of a 1st movable body. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the 1st movable body at the time of performing a single operation. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the 1st movable body when the difference operation is performed. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the 1st movable body at the time of performing a backlash operation after performing a single operation. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the 2nd movable body. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the operation speed at the time of a normal operation and the operation of a single body of a 1st movable body. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st movable body which includes a plurality of movable parts. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram of a movable body unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a variable display result and a variation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a timing chart in the variable display of super reach α1 jackpot and super reach α2 jackpot. It is a timing chart in the variable display of the super reach α1 deviation and the super reach α2 deviation. It is a timing chart in the variable display of super reach β1 jackpot and super reach β2 jackpot. It is a timing chart in the variable display of the super reach β1 deviation and the super reach β2 deviation. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the reach effect in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the reach effect in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the reach effect in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the reach effect in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the reach effect in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the reach effect in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the reach effect in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the reach effect in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the reach effect in an image display device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as a jackpot winning probability and a payout rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base. The ream ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the first prize opening and the second prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls by winning the 2nd starting winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning the 1st big winning opening and the 2nd big winning opening (attacker) occupy the role ratio. It is a ratio. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. The display monitor 29 may be capable of displaying a setting value or the like to be changed or confirmed when the setting is changed or confirmed.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A covers the right side portion of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 500Aa and a long piece 500Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 30, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of hold storages, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the read-ahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Will be. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation of the feature part related to the setting suggestion effect)
Hereinafter, the feature portion related to the setting suggestion effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In this feature unit, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 at a predetermined ratio while the variable display is being executed.

FIG. 10-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the stop symbol determination process is executed (step S201). In the stop symbol determination process, a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbol, such as the final stop symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbol, is determined. Following the stop symbol determination process, the advance notice effect determination process is executed (step S202). The advance notice effect determination process makes it possible to determine the advance notice effect included in the advantageous suggestion effect.

After the advance notice effect determination process is executed, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S203). The staging control pattern may include a staging control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, a notice staging control pattern, and other control patterns for controlling various staging executions. For example, in response to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern specification command, one of a plurality of prepared special figure fluctuation effect control patterns is selected and set as the usage pattern. Further, one of a plurality of prepared advance notice effect control patterns may be selected and set as a use pattern in response to the determination result by the advance notice effect determination process in step S202. It should be noted that the effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates and the advance notice effect control pattern are not limited to those in which separate effect control patterns are set, but one effect control pattern corresponding to the combination of execution settings of each effect is set. There may be.

When the staging control pattern is determined in step S203, for example, the initial staging control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as the staging control timer setting unit) corresponding to the staging pattern specified by the staging pattern designation command. Set the value (step S204). In addition, a setting is made on the screen of the image display device 5 to start the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like (step S205). At this time, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in step S203 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbol may be started in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

Subsequently, the hold display update setting at the start of variable display is performed (step S206). For example, in the hold display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display part (display part at the left end) corresponding to the hold number "1" is erased (digested), and the other hold numbers "2" to "2" are deleted. The hold display in the display area corresponding to "4" or the like is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. This shifts the hold display. In the active display unit provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the active display corresponding to the erased (digested) hold display may be performed in the hold display area. If the variable display is started immediately based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize when the number of hold storages is "0", the hold display is not updated and the active display area is displayed. Settings may be made to update the active display in. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S207), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S201 of the variable display start setting process as the stop symbol determination process. In the stop symbol determination process, it is determined whether or not the reach effect of the super reach is executed (step S221). Whether or not the reach effect of the super reach is executed can be determined based on, for example, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

If the reach effect of the super reach is not executed (step S221; No), the final stop symbol at the time of non-reach or normal reach is determined (step S222), and the stop symbol determination process is terminated. At the time of non-reach, the variable display result becomes "missing". At the time of normal reach, there are cases where the variable display result is "big hit" and cases where the variable display result is "missing". When the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol. The final stop symbol at the time of non-reach is determined to be different (mismatched) decorative symbols in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. At the time of normal reach when the variable display result becomes "missing", the final stop symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of reach loss. The final stop symbol at the time of reach loss is determined so as to be the same (matching) decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right". At the time of normal reach when the variable display result becomes "big hit", the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of big hit. The final stop symbol at the time of a big hit is determined to be the same (matching) decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right".

When the reach effect of the super reach is executed (step S221; Yes), the final stop symbol at the time of super reach is determined (step S223). At the time of super reach, there are cases where the variable display result is "big hit" and cases where the variable display result is "missing". At the time of super reach where the variable display result becomes "missing", the fixed decorative symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of reach loss. When the variable display result is a "big hit", the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of the big hit.

At the time of super reach, the same (matching) decorative symbols in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are displayed regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "missing". It is stopped and displayed as a fixed decoration pattern. The left and right decorative symbols that make up such a reach loss combination and a jackpot combination are also called reach symbols. The decorative symbol that can be determined as the reach symbol may include a plurality of types of decorative symbols, for example, seven types of decorative symbols corresponding to the numbers 1 to 7. The decorative pattern corresponding to the numbers may be only an effect image showing the numbers, or may be an effect image showing various characters in addition to the numbers. The reach symbol is determined to be one of a plurality of decorative symbols by referring to a reach symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the reach symbol. You can do it. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the reach symbol may be updatable by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

In the reach symbol determination table, the number of determination values assigned to the decorative symbol to be the reach symbol may be different depending on whether the variable display result is "miss" or "big hit". For example, when the variable display result is "missing", the determination ratio of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 1 is the highest, and the number 2, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, the number 6 are the highest. As the result becomes lower, the determination ratio of the decorative design becomes lower, and the determination ratio of the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 becomes the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination ratio of the decorative symbol corresponding to the number 1 is the lowest, and the number 2 number, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, the number 6 As the number becomes, the determination ratio of the decorative design becomes higher, and the determination ratio of the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 becomes the highest. With such a determination ratio setting, when the decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the ratio controlled to the big hit gaming state is the highest, 6 As the number of, 5 number, 4 number, 3 number, and 2 number, the variable display result when stopped and displayed as a reach symbol becomes "big hit", and the rate of being controlled to the big hit game state is low. Therefore, when the decorative symbol corresponding to the number 1 is stopped and displayed as the reach symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the ratio of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is the lowest. In the reach symbol determination table, the number of determination values assigned to the decorative symbols to be the reach symbols may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is "missing" or "big hit". The number of determination values assigned to each decorative symbol to be a reach symbol may be different, or the number of assigned determination values may be the same regardless of the decorative symbol to be a reach symbol. Depending on the jackpot type, the determination ratio of the decorative symbol to be the reach symbol may be different.

Following step S223, it is determined whether or not the determined reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 (step S224). At this time, if the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7 (step S224; No), the stop symbol determination process is terminated. When the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 (step S224; Yes), it is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect is performed according to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed (step S225). The setting suggestion effect is determined whether or not to be executed by referring to the setting suggestion effect execution decision table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the setting suggestion effect execution. You can do it. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion effect execution may be updatable by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. The presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect is determined to be either "no effect" in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed or "with effect" in which the setting suggestion effect is executed.

Based on the determination result of step S225, it is determined whether or not it is determined to "have an effect" to execute the setting suggestion effect (step S226). When it is determined that "no effect" is not executed (step S226; No), the stop symbol determination process is terminated. When it is determined that "with effect" (step S226; Yes), the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S227). The effect control CPU 120 may receive a setting value notification command transmitted from the main board 11 side when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and store the notified setting value in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. As a result, in step S227, the set value stored in the RAM 122 may be specified.

Following step S227, the setting suggestion pattern is determined (step S228), and then the stop symbol determination process is terminated. The setting suggestion pattern can be selected from a plurality of setting suggestion patterns by referring to a setting suggestion pattern determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the setting suggestion pattern. It should be decided. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion pattern may be updatable by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

FIG. 10-3 shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion effect execution decision table. For example, the ROM 121 stores in advance the table data constituting the determination table TA01 shown in FIG. 10-3 as the setting suggestion effect execution determination table. In step S225 of the stop symbol determination process, the presence / absence of the setting suggestion effect is determined by referring to the determination table TA01 or the like. In the determination table TA01, the number of determination values assigned to the presence / absence of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”. For example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination rate of "with effect" for executing the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the variable display result is "miss". In such a setting of the determination ratio, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, the variable display result becomes a "big hit" and the ratio of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the setting suggestion effect is not executed. In the setting suggestion effect execution decision table, the number of determination values assigned to the presence / absence of the setting suggestion effect may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is "miss" or "big hit". ..

FIG. 10-4 (A) shows a configuration example of the setting suggestion pattern. In this embodiment, four patterns RE-0 to RE3 are provided as a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. The suggestion contents of these setting suggestion patterns differ depending on whether or not the symbol display color is changed and the display color when the symbol display color is changed. The symbol display color is a display color of a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol, and can be changed to a suggestion display color including copper, silver, and gold in addition to red, which is a normal display color. The pattern RE-0 does not change the symbol display color, and suggests that the expectation level, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low. The pattern RE-1 changes the symbol display color to copper color, and suggests confirmation that the set value is 2 or more. The pattern RE-2 changes the symbol display color to silver, suggesting that there is a high degree of expectation, which is an advantageous setting value for the player. The pattern RE-3 changes the symbol display color to gold, and suggests confirmation that it is 6, which is the highest set value. As described above, in the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol, it is possible to suggest the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to whether or not the symbol display color has changed and the symbol display color after the change.

FIG. 10-4 (B) shows a setting example relating to the setting suggestion pattern determination table. For example, the ROM 121 stores in advance the table data constituting the determination table TA11 shown in FIG. 10-4 (B) as the setting suggestion pattern determination table. In step S228 of the stop symbol determination process, the setting suggestion pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA11 or the like. In the determination table TA11, there is a portion where the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the setting suggestion pattern differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

When the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is executed, the reach symbol becomes a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, so that the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is high. When the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern RE-0, the expectation level which is an advantageous setting value for the player is low, and when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern RE-1, the set value is 2 or more. It is confirmed that there is. Further, when the setting suggestion effect is executed by the pattern RE-2, the expectation is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, and when the setting suggestion effect is executed by the pattern RE-3, the highest setting value is obtained. It is confirmed that it is 6. As described above, when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the reach symbol includes a symbol display mode that suggests control of the jackpot gaming state such as a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7, and a symbol display mode of 7. It includes a symbol display mode that suggests control of a jackpot gaming state such as a decorative symbol corresponding to a number and suggests a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the reach symbol is displayed in the normal display color to give a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state, and then the symbol display color is changed. The suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state will be continued, and the suggestions regarding the set values will be made.

The setting suggestion effect can be executed so that the effect mode differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the setting suggestion pattern is not determined in the pattern RE-1, so that the symbol display color is not changed to the copper color. In this way, as a symbol display mode when the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 depending on whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1, the symbol display color. Is different whether or not is changed to copper color. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 6, the setting suggestion pattern is not determined in the pattern RE-3, so that the symbol display color is not changed to gold. In this way, the symbol display color is gold as a symbol display mode when the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 depending on whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine is 6. Whether or not it is changed to is different.

The setting suggestion effect was stopped and displayed as a reach symbol in place of the one that changes the symbol display color, which is the display color of the decorative symbol that was stopped and displayed as the reach symbol, or in addition to the one that changes the symbol display color. Any aspect of the reach aspect, such as the shape or pattern of the decorative pattern, may be changed. Alternatively, display of a background image, an outer frame image, or any other effect image, output of sound by the speakers 8L, 8R, lighting of a decorative light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decorative LED, operation of a movable member for effect, these. The staging mode by any staging device, such as a combination of a part or all of them, may be changed. For the setting suggestion effect and other arbitrary effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1, arbitrary data related to the effect control, arbitrary data not related to the effect control, or data combining these are predetermined for performing the effect. It may be feasible if it satisfies one or more conditional expressions. The effect of changing the pattern display color is also called a change effect.

The plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include a pattern that can be determined only when the jackpot gaming state is controlled, and a pattern that can be determined even when the jackpot gaming state is not controlled. For example, pattern RE-0 and pattern RE-1 can be determined at a predetermined ratio even when the variable display result is "missing", whereas pattern RE-2 and pattern RE-3 are variable display. It may be possible to determine at a predetermined ratio only when the result is "big hit", and it may not be possible to determine when the variable display result is "missing". In this case, the pattern RE-2 is determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, whereas the pattern RE-3 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value.

FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display. In the variable display effect processing, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed, based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer (step S241). When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S241; No), control for executing various effects is performed as the variable display progresses. The effect control CPU 120 creates various commands based on the control data read from the effect control pattern determined in step S203 of the variable display start setting process. This command is transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, off, and blinking. It suffices that various effects can be performed by a predetermined effect device by operating a movable member for effect such as a movable body 32, or by combining a part or all of them.

In the variable display during effect processing, it is determined whether or not the advance notice effect period is in effect (step S242). In the case of the advance notice effect period (step S242; Yes), the control for executing the advance notice effect is performed (step S243). If it is not the advance notice period (step S242; No), or after the control of step S243 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period (step S244). In the case of the reach effect period (step S244; Yes), the control to execute the reach effect is performed (step S245). When the decorative symbol to be the reach symbol is stopped and displayed by the control of step S245 and then the reach effect is executed after the symbol display color is changed, the control of the jackpot gaming state is suggested and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is used. It is possible to make suggestions regarding the set value.

When it is not the reach effect period (step S244; No), or after the control of step S245 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the change effect period (step S246). The change effect period may be predetermined as the execution period of the effect of changing the symbol display color when the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is executed. In the case of the change effect period (step S246; Yes), the control to execute the change effect is performed (step S247). When it is not the change effect period (step S246; No), after the control of step S247 is performed, for example, the decorative pattern is variable based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. After the control for executing the effect during the variable display including the display operation is performed (step S248), the variable display effect process is terminated.

The change effect period may be set to a different time length depending on the effect mode of the change effect. For example, in the case of pattern RE-0, the change effect period is set to the shortest first period, and in the case of pattern RE-1, the change effect period is set to the second period longer than the first period, and the pattern RE- In the case of 2, the change effect period may be set to a third period longer than the second period, and in the case of pattern RE-3, the change effect period may be set to the longest fourth period. Generally, when a player notifies an advantageous effect (advantageous effect), the player takes an image or a video of the effect on a mobile terminal owned by the player and shoots it on an SNS (Social). There is a tendency to post on websites that require membership registration such as Networking Service) and Internet video supply sites. However, if the execution period of such an advantageous effect is short, there arises a problem that an appropriate shooting time cannot be secured. On the other hand, for a production that is often performed even in a disadvantageous case (disadvantageous production), since it does not arouse the motivation to shoot, if the execution period of the disadvantageous production is long, the player will be rather uncomfortable. There is a problem. Therefore, the execution period of the advantageous effect is lengthened to secure the shooting time, and the execution period of the unfavorable effect is shorter than that of the advantageous effect to reduce discomfort. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking and secure the shooting time when the effect advantageous to the player is executed. Further, by securing the shooting time, the shot images and moving images can be published by the player on the Internet, and the public interest in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be increased. In addition, in many cases, by disclosing the images taken by which pachinko machine 1 in which game field, the game field was advertised by the players from the game field side. become. As described above, by securing the shooting time when the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested, a synergistic effect is brought about not only to the player but also to the game hall side.

When the variable display time has elapsed (step S241; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S249). If the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S249; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and the process is waited for. If the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may do so. When a symbol confirmation command is received (step S249; Yes), control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (confirmed decorative symbol) that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol (step S250). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as the waiting time for receiving the jackpot start designation command (step S251). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (step S252), the variable display effect process is terminated.

FIG. 10-6 shows an execution example of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 10-6 (A) shows an effect execution example HD101 in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the reach mode and the reach is established. When the decorative symbols corresponding to the numbers 7 are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right", the reach is established and the reach effect of the normal reach is executed. FIG. 10-6 (B) shows an effect execution example HD102 in which the reach effect of the normal reach shifts to the reach effect of the super reach, which is the reach development. On the display screen of the image display device 5, the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed, and the effect image in the reach effect of the super reach is displayed. FIG. 10-6 (C) shows an effect execution example HD103 in which a change effect that is a setting suggestion effect is executed. The effect display corresponding to the change effect is displayed by superimposing it on the reach symbol that is stopped and displayed. In addition, by displaying an effect image for notifying a message such as "change the symbol display color !!", it is suggested to change the symbol display color.

FIG. 10-6 (D1) shows an effect execution example HD111 in which the symbol display color does not change due to the pattern RE-0. FIG. 10-6 (D2) shows an effect execution example HD112 in which the pattern display color is changed to copper color by the pattern RE-1. FIG. 10-6 (D3) shows an effect execution example HD 113 in which the symbol display color is changed to silver by the pattern RE-2. FIG. 10-6 (D4) shows an effect execution example HD 113 in which the symbol display color is changed to gold by the pattern RE-3. In the effect execution example HD111, the display color of the reach pattern does not change due to the pattern RE-0, and the display color remains red, which is the normal display color. In this way, the failure effect (gase effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the expectation level, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low. In the effect execution example HD112, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to copper color by the pattern RE-1, which suggests that the set value is 2 or more. In the effect execution example HD113, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to silver by the pattern RE-2, which suggests that the expectation is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player. In the effect execution example HD114, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to gold by the pattern RE-3, which suggests the determination of 6 which is the highest set value.

In addition to the change effect that can change the display color of the reach pattern, the setting suggestion effect suggests the jackpot expectation level by any effect such as a pseudo-continuous effect or a look-ahead notice effect, and the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. May be able to make suggestions about. During the execution of the variable display, the effect may be such that after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, the suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be made. In the case of executing an arbitrary effect, after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is continuously performed, and the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is continuously performed and pachinko. It may include the case of making a suggestion regarding the set value of the gaming machine 1. When performing an arbitrary effect, after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, the suggestion ends, and the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is continuously performed, and the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is related. It may include the case of making a suggestion.

The suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to suggesting the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and may suggest, for example, whether or not the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. .. For example, the plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include patterns having different determination ratios depending on whether or not the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. When the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, the suggestion is made by the effect mode of the pattern determined at a high rate so that the player can recognize that the set value has been changed. Can be diversified to improve the game entertainment.

While the variable display is being executed, the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state may be given, but the suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not be given. After that, when the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine is accompanied by the execution of the big hit start effect (fanfare effect) and the big hit medium effect (effect corresponding to the first round and the second round). You may make a suggestion about the setting value of 1. In some cases, the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be suggested without suggesting the control of the jackpot gaming state.

Instead of some or all of the suggestions for controlling the jackpot gaming state, or with some or all of the suggestions for controlling the jackpot gaming state, make suggestions for controlling a state that is different from the jackpot gaming state and is advantageous to the player. It may be a thing. For example, it may make a suggestion regarding a probabilistic state controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, as an advantageous state, a state in which an arbitrary game value advantageous to the player is given may be suggested according to whether or not it is controlled.

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Next, the gaming machine in the feature unit 054AK of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-1 to 11-22. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 054AK of the present embodiment receives a second command for executing a so-called backlash operation such that the first movable body is moved from a predetermined position in a predetermined direction and then returned to a predetermined position. In addition, when the movable body is in the initial position, the rattling motion is not performed, and when the movable body is in the advanced position, the rattling motion is performed. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 054AK having such features will be described. The same parts as those described in the above basic explanation will be omitted.

FIG. 11-1 is a diagram showing an operation example of the first movable body 054AK001 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 054AK of the embodiment. In the illustrated example, the second movable body, which will be described later, is not shown for ease of understanding. As shown in the figure, the first movable body 054AK001 includes a movable portion 054AK002, and the movable portion 054AK002 operates under the control of a drive motor. When the first movable body 054AK001 operates, it will be described below assuming that the movable portion 054AK002 operates.

As shown in FIG. 11-1 (A), when the first movable body 054AK001 in the feature portion 054AK is located at the initial position, the movable portion 054AK002 is hidden inside the movable rail and cannot be seen by the player. It has become. Although not shown, an initial position sensor for detecting whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position is provided in the initial position portion.

When the first movable body 054AK001 starts to operate, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (B), the movable portion 054AK002 operates so as to rise up. In the feature unit 054AK, it is determined that the first movable body 054AK001 has operated at the position shown in FIG. 11-1 (B) depending on the drive amount of the drive motor (for example, 15 steps of operation), and the first Although the position sensor for detecting that the movable body 054AK001 is located at the position shown in FIG. 11-1 (B) is not provided, a position sensor for detecting that the movable body 054AK001 is located at the position may be provided.

After the first movable body 054AK001 operates at the position shown in FIG. 11-1 (B), the first movable body 054AK001 operates in the right direction for the player as shown in FIG. 11-1 (C). As will be described in detail later, the position shown in FIG. 11-1 (C) is the advance position which is the upper limit position on the right side, and whether the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advance position in the advance position portion. An advance position sensor that detects whether or not it is provided is provided. Then, when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position, a so-called backlash operation is performed. In the feature unit 054AK, it is possible to specify at which position the first movable body 054AK001 is located below the advance position by the drive amount of the drive motor.

FIG. 11-2 is a diagram showing an operation example of the second movable body 054AK003 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 054AK of the embodiment. In the illustrated example, the illustration of the first movable body, which will be described later, is omitted for ease of understanding. As shown in the figure, the second movable body 054AK003 in the feature portion 054AK is provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 5, and both the left and right second movable bodies 054AK003 operate under the control of the drive motor. As will be described in detail later, the second movable body 054AK003 in the feature unit 054AK operates as a so-called determined effect. Therefore, after the second movable body 054AK003 operates, the variable display result is derived and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-2 (A), the second movable body 054AK003 in the feature portion 054AK is located on the left outer side and the right outer side of the image display device 5 when it is in the initial position. Although not shown, the initial position portion is provided with an initial position sensor that detects whether or not each of the left and right second movable bodies 054AK003 is located at the initial position. When the second movable body 054AK003 starts to operate, the left and right second movable bodies 054AK003 move in the direction of covering the image display device 5 as shown in the figure.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (B), the left and right second movable bodies 054AK003 are united at the advanced position to cover the image display device 5. In this case, the so-called fourth symbol may be displayed on the image display device 5 in order to allow the player to recognize whether or not the variable display is in progress. The advance position sensor may be provided at the advance position portion to detect whether or not the second movable body 054AK003 is located at the advance position.

Further, the second movable body 054AK003 may operate even in a so-called customer waiting state in which a special figure game or the like is not executed. That is, the second movable body 054AK003 may operate as an example of the customer waiting demonstration effect. Specifically, in the customer waiting demo production, the customer waiting demo image (movie) is displayed in a loop a plurality of times, but the second movable body 054AK003 may be operated so that the operation is completed within one loop.

Further, when operating the second movable body 054AK003, for example, a game is played by displaying an abnormality on the image display device 5, such as a ball running out, an abnormal winning, or a game ball being full in the hit ball supply plate. When the person is notified of the abnormality, the second movable body 054AK003 is not operated, and the image corresponding to the second movable body 054AK003 is displayed on the image display device 5 in a manner that does not interfere with the abnormality display. It may be displayed to make it appear that the second movable body 054AK003 has operated.

FIG. 11-3 shows a conceptual diagram of a program executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the illustrated main program, for example, the staging control main process shown in FIG. 8 is executed. Then, the system system program, the lottery / display program, the sound / lamp / motor control system program shown in the figure are executed, triggered by the timer interruption, the reception of the effect control command, the lottery result, and the like. The system program is a program that operates the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, detects various sensors, and the like. The lottery / display program is a program that performs various lottery based on an effect control command received from the main board 11 side and determines an effect pattern (display pattern) to be executed. In the lottery / display program, for example, various processes in the effect control process process, a specific effect setting process described later, a first movable body motion control process, a second movable body motion control process, and the like are executed. The sound / lamp / motor control system program controls the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting / extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9, and the drive motor according to the effect pattern (display pattern) determined by the lottery / display system program, for example. It is a program that controls the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body. In the sound / lamp / motor control system program, for example, an operation process described later is executed. Since the feature unit 054AK of this embodiment executes various processes in one effect control CPU 120, it is a conceptual diagram of the program shown in FIG. 11-3, but it is distributed among a plurality of CPUs. Each process may be executed, and in that case, the program to be executed may be different for each CPU. It should be noted that the information set in one RAM 122 is transmitted (transmitted) between the programs shown in FIG. 11-3, and the transmission of information between the programs is referred to as transmitting an instruction in the following. Or, it is said that processing is performed together with the instruction. Further, when a plurality of CPUs are provided, such as when the program to be executed is different for each CPU, there may be a plurality of RAMs for each CPU, and the information used between each program is copied to each corresponding RAM and set. do it. Even in such a case, it may be included in the concept of sending an instruction. Further, for example, the lottery system program for performing lottery is executed in an interrupt cycle of 1 ms, while the sound control system program for outputting sound is executed in an interrupt cycle of 10 ms, for each program. It suffices if the execution cycle is different.

FIG. 11-4 shows the fluctuation pattern in the feature portion 054AK of this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit fluctuation pattern. The big hit fluctuation pattern and the small hit fluctuation pattern are included in the hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach fluctuation pattern includes reach effects such as super reach A and super reach B regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "missing". In the feature portion 054AK in this embodiment, the ratio of the super reach being a “big hit” is higher than that of the normal reach, and the super reach B is higher than the super reach A (that is, the longer the fluctuation time is), “ It is set so that the rate of "big hit" is high (the expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state is high).

11-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first, for example, is based on a display result specification command (command stored in the display result specification command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11 and the like. It is determined whether or not the figure display result is “missing” (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, a variation pattern determination result specification command (variation pattern determination result specification command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. The variation pattern specified by (command stored in) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach aspect. Whether or not it is determined (step S552).

When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination (step S553). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a decorative pattern of a non-reach combination updated by, for example, an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and outputs it to the ROM 121. The definite decorative symbol (decorative symbol of the non-reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative symbol determination table of the non-reach combination prepared in advance.

When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination (step S554). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a decorative symbol of a reach combination updated by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random number counter for effect, and stores the reach combination in advance in the ROM 121. The definite decorative pattern (decorative pattern of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative pattern determination table of.

When it is determined in the process of step S551 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S551; No), does the effect control CPU 120 determine whether the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability"? , Or, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S555). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "probability" or "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is in the case of "probability" or "small hit", for example, at the opening chance. A combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol corresponding to the case is determined (step S556). The staging control CPU 120 constitutes, for example, one of a plurality of types of open chance eyes in response to the fact that any of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-2 is specified by the fluctuation pattern determination result specification command. Determine the combination of fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol. In this case, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a chance eye, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is used. By referring to or the like, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the open chance eyes may be determined. In the chance eye determination table, for example, "3", "5", "7" composed of odd numbers as chance eyes for sudden big hits, and "2", "2", "2" composed of even numbers as chance eyes for small hits. It suffices if "4", "6" and the like are set.

When it is determined in the process of step S555 that the special figure display result is neither "probability" nor "small hit" (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 is a definite decoration that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination. The combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random number counter for effect. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 may be used. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the display area is determined.

After executing the process of step S554 or after executing the process of step S557, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display pattern is a variable display pattern for performing the reach effect of the super reach (step 054AKS010). In step 054AKS010, for example, the fluctuation pattern determination result specification command is confirmed, and the variable display of the super reach is variably displayed depending on whether or not any of the fluctuation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3, PB1-2, or PB1-3 is specified. Determine if it is a pattern.

In the case of the variable display pattern of super reach (step 054AKS010; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a specific effect setting process for executing a specific effect for operating the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 (step 054AKS010; Yes). Step 054AKS011). The specific effect is an effect of operating the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 to notify that the variable display result is a big hit and that the player is in an advantageous state. The specific effect in the feature unit 054AK of this embodiment shows an example of an effect executed during the reach effect of the super reach, but for example, it may be executed during the big hit game state or constitutes a big hit. It may be executed between the time when the variable display result is displayed and the time when it is controlled to the big hit game state. In this case, the variable display result does not become a big hit, but for example, it may be notified that the variable display result is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, the number of acquired balls is increased, and the like.

FIG. 11-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect setting process executed in step 054AKS011 of FIG. 11-5. When the specific effect setting process shown in FIG. 11-6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the specific effect (step 054AKS021). Specifically, in step 054AKS021, whether or not to execute the specific effect is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 11-7 according to the variable display result and the variation pattern specified from the effect control command received from the main board 11. In the feature portion 054AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11-7, the ratio of the case where the variable display result is a big hit is higher than the case where the variable display result is a loss is determined to be executed. In addition, Super Reach B, which has a higher expectation of a big hit, has a higher rate of being determined to be executed than Super Reach A. Therefore, when the specific effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the specific effect is not executed.

After executing the process of step 054AKS021 shown in FIG. 11-6, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the specific effect, that is, whether or not the specific effect is executed (step 054AKS022). When it is determined not to execute the specific effect, that is, when the specific effect is not executed (step 054AKS022; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect setting process as it is.

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the specific effect, that is, when the specific effect is executed (step 054AKS022; Yes), after the pattern of the specific effect (effect pattern) to be executed is determined (step 054AKS023), the specific effect setting process is performed. finish. Specifically, in step 054AKS023, any one of patterns 1 to 4 is used according to the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern specified from the effect control command received from the main board 11, according to the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 11-7. Decide on the production pattern. As shown in FIG. 11-8, in the feature unit 054AK of this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of pattern 1> pattern 2> pattern 3> pattern 4, and the specific effect of the effect pattern of pattern 1 is specified. When executed, the variable display result is 100% big hit, which is a so-called big hit confirmation effect pattern. The effect pattern of pattern 1 does not have to be an effect pattern in which a big hit is confirmed, and may be an effect pattern having a higher expectation of a big hit than other effect patterns.

FIG. 11-9 is a diagram showing an example of the operation contents and the like of various effect patterns and the operation position of the first movable body 054AK001. Specifically, FIGS. 11-9 (A) show an example of an output sound in various production patterns, a movable body to be operated, an operation position and an operation content, and FIG. 11-9 (B) is a first movable object. An example of the operating position of the body 054AK001 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 11-9 (A), the effect pattern of the pattern 1 is an effect of outputting the output sound A as an output sound and operating the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 as the movable body to be operated. It is a pattern. Further, both the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 are operated to the advance position as operating positions, and the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated from the initial position to the advance position, and then at the advance position. It is a production pattern that causes rattling. The normal operation is an operation of moving the first movable body 054AK001 at a stretch from the initial position shown in FIG. 11-9 (B) to the advanced position. In the effect pattern of pattern 1, both the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 operate. As will be described in detail later, the second movable body 054AK003 starts the operation after the operation of the first movable body 054AK001 is completed and returns from the advanced position to the initial position (see FIG. 11-14 (A)). Further, since the second movable body 054AK003 operates only at the time of the effect pattern of the pattern 1 and the effect pattern of the pattern 1 is the effect pattern of confirming the big hit, the player decides whether or not the second movable body 054AK003 operates. It will be noticed. Therefore, in the feature unit 054AK of this embodiment, the second movable body 054AK003 is operated as a movable body having a higher priority than the first movable body 054AK001. Specifically, when the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position when the first movable body 054AK001 is operated, the first movable body 054AK001 is not operated, and when the second movable body 054AK003 is operated, the first movable body is not operated. When 054AK001 is not located at the initial position, the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position and the second movable body 054AK003 is operated. Further, since the second movable body 054AK003 operates only at the time of the effect pattern of the pattern 1 and the effect pattern of the pattern 1 is the effect pattern of confirming the big hit, the first movable body 054AK001 is better than the second movable body 054AK003. , The operation frequency is high. Therefore, it is possible to give a special feeling when the second movable body 054AK003 operates. Since the operation frequency of the first movable body 054AK001 is high, there is a high possibility that a situation will occur in which the first movable body 054AK001 does not completely return to the initial position after the operation of the first movable body 054AK001.

The effect pattern of the pattern 2 is an effect pattern in which the output sound B is output as the output sound and the first movable body 054AK001 is operated as the movable body to be operated. Further, it is an effect pattern in which the first movable body 054AK001 is operated to the advanced position as an operating position, the first movable body 054AK001 is operated as a single unit from the initial position to the advanced position, and then the first movable body 054AK001 is operated to the advanced position, and then rattling is performed at the advanced position. In the single operation, the first movable body 054AK001 is moved by one unit (when the drive motor is rotated by 5 steps) in the advance position direction shown in FIG. 11-9 (B) according to the operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B. Amount) It is an operation to move.

The effect pattern of the pattern 3 is an effect pattern in which the output sound C is output as the output sound and the first movable body 054AK001 is operated as the movable body to be operated. Further, after the first movable body 054AK001 is operated as an operating position to the intermediate position 2 shown in FIG. 11-9 (B), the first movable body 054AK001 is operated as a single unit from the initial position to the intermediate position 2, and then is operated. This is an effect pattern for rattling at the intermediate position 2.

The effect pattern of the pattern 4 is an effect pattern in which the output sound D is output as the output sound and the first movable body 054AK001 is operated as the movable body to be operated. Further, after the first movable body 054AK001 is operated as an operating position to the intermediate position 1 shown in FIG. 11-9 (B), the first movable body 054AK001 is operated as a single unit from the initial position and then operated to the intermediate position 1. This is an effect pattern for rattling at the intermediate position 1.

When the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position, the backlash motion in the feature portion 054AK of this embodiment can be visually recognized by the player by a predetermined amount in the initial position direction (for example, it is visible that the movable body has moved). It is an operation to move it and return it to the advanced position. On the other hand, when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the intermediate position 1 or the intermediate position 2 other than the advanced position, a predetermined amount (for example, the player can visually recognize that the movable body has moved) in the advanced position direction. Amount) It is an operation of moving and returning to the intermediate position 1 or the intermediate position 2. The drive motor has rotated 35 steps for being located at the intermediate position 1, and has rotated 60 steps for being located at the intermediate position 2. It may be determined by (see FIG. 11-16). Further, in the effect patterns of Patterns 2 to 4, the first movable body 054AK001 moves one unit at a time in the movement position direction in response to the movement of the player with respect to the push button 31B, so that the player within the detection valid period. If the number of movements is small, the first movable body 054AK001 will not reach the movement position. Therefore, in the effect patterns of patterns 2 to 4 in the feature portion 054AK of this embodiment, when the first movable body 054AK001 has not reached the operating position at the end of the detection valid period, the first movable body 054AK001 Based on the difference between the current position and the operating position of, it is possible to perform a differential operation of moving the first movable body 054AK001 to the operating position at once.

Returning to FIG. 11-5, after executing any of the processes of step 054AKS011, step S553, and step S557, or when it is determined in step 054AKS010 that the display pattern is not the variable display pattern of super reach (step 054AKS010; No), the effect is produced. The control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S560). The staging control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of prepared staging control patterns (staging control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) corresponding to, for example, the staging pattern indicated by the staging pattern determination result specification command. Set as a pattern. If it is determined in step 054AKS011 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the pattern to be used.

Following the process of step S560, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 in response to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result designation command, for example. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like is made on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 issues, for example, a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in the process of step S560 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. In each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols are started to change. Just do it.

After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then the variable display start setting process. To finish.

FIG. 11-10 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. When the effect processing during variable display is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer (step S801). .. The staging control CPU 120 updates, for example, the timer value of the staging control process timer (for example, 1 subtraction), and when the end code is read from the staging control pattern corresponding to the updated staging control process timer value. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined in the process of step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step). S802). The reach effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern determined according to the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the reach effect (step S803).

After executing the process of step S803, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the first movable body operation period (step 054AKS031). The first movable body operation period may be set when the specific effect is determined to be executed in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 11-6 and the effect pattern is determined. In the case of the first movable body operation period (step 054AKS031; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the first movable body operation control process (step 054AKS032).

11-11 is a flowchart showing an example of the first movable body motion control process executed in step 054AKS032 of FIG. 11-10. In the first movable body operation control process shown in FIG. 11-11, the staging control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the second movable body 054AK003 is located at the initial position (step 054AKS041). Specifically, in step 054AKS041, whether the second movable body 054AK003 is located at the initial position by confirming the detection signal of the initial position sensor that detects whether or not the second movable body 054AK003 is located at the initial position. It may be determined whether or not it is.

When the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position (step 054AKS041; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the first movable body operation control process. On the other hand, when the second movable body 054AK003 is located at the initial position (step 054AKS041; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is in operation (step 054AKS042). In step 054AKS042, for example, it may be determined whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is in operation by confirming an operation signal indicating whether or not the drive motor is in operation. When the first movable body 054AK001 is in operation (step 054AKS042; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the first movable body operation control process.

When the first movable body 054AK001 is not in operation (step 054AKS042; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect pattern of the specific effect to be executed is pattern 1 (step 054AKS043). In the case of pattern 1 (step 054AKS043; Yes), the staging control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position (step 054AKS044). Specifically, in step 054AKS044, whether the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position by confirming the detection signal of the advanced position sensor that detects whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position. It may be determined whether or not it is.

If it is not located at the advance position (step 054AKS044; No), the staging control CPU 120 executes the operation process together with the first normal operation command (step 054AKS045), and ends the first movable body operation control process. The first normal operation command is a command instructing the first movable body 054AK001 to operate normally. The operation process will be described later. On the other hand, when it is located at the advance position (step 054AKS044; Yes), the staging control CPU 120 executes the operation process together with the backlash operation command (step 054AKS046), and ends the first movable body operation control process. The backlash operation command is a command for instructing the backlash operation of the first movable body 054AK001.

When it is determined in step 054AKS043 that the effect pattern is other than pattern 1 (step 054AKS043; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the detection valid period, which is the period during which the operation detection of the player's push button 31B is valid. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step 054AKS047). The detection valid period may be determined when the specific effect is executed in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 11-6, and may be set according to the time when the effect pattern is determined. When the detection valid period has not ended, that is, when it is within the detection valid period (step 054AKS047; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player's operation with respect to the push button 31B has been detected (step). 054AKS048). In step 054AKS048, it may be determined whether or not the operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B is detected by confirming the detection signal from the push sensor 35B.

When the operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B is not detected (step 054AKS042; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the first movable body operation control process. On the other hand, when the operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B is detected (step 054AKS042; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is less than the operation position (step 054AKS049). In step 054AKS049, whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is less than the operating position by determining whether or not the first movable body is located at the operating position corresponding to the effect pattern determined by the specific effect setting process shown in FIG. 11-6. It may be judged whether or not. As described above, when the operating position is the advanced position, the determination is made based on the detection signal of the position sensor capable of detecting the position at the advanced position, and the operating position is the intermediate position 1 or the intermediate position 2. In some cases, the determination may be made based on the drive amount of the drive motor (note that a single operation count value may be used). When it is not less than the operating position (step 054AKS049; No), that is, when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the operating position, the staging control CPU 120 executes the operation process together with the backlash operation command (step 054AKS046), and the first movable body is the first movable body. The body movement control process is terminated. As described above, when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position, the backlash operation command is a backlash operation command for performing a backlash operation to operate in the initial position direction, and the operation position is an intermediate position. In the case of 1 or the intermediate position 2, the backlash operation command may be used to perform the backlash operation to operate in the advance position direction.

On the other hand, when it is less than the operation position (step 054AKS049; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the single operation count value (step 054AKS050). The single operation count value is a count value indicating the number of times the operation of the push button 31B of the player is detected (the number of times the single operation is performed), and may be provided in advance in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. The initial value of the single operation count value is "0", and it may be cleared to the initial value "0" when the specific effect is completed. After executing the process of step 054AKS050, the effect control CPU 120 executes the operation process together with the single operation command (step 054AKS051), and ends the first movable body operation control process. The single operation command is a command instructing the first movable body 054AK001 to operate as a single unit.

When it is determined in step 054AKS047 that the detection valid period has expired (step 054AKS047; Yes), the staging control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is less than the operating position (step 054AKS052), as in step 054AKS049. If it is not less than the operating position (step 054AKS052; No), that is, if the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the operating position, the effect control CPU 120 ends the first movable body operation control process.

On the other hand, when it is less than the operation position (step 054AKS049; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the single operation count value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step 054AKS049). Specifically, in step 054AKS049, the single operation count value is a single operation count value in which the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is completely raised (the state shown in FIG. 11-1 (B)). It is determined whether or not it is "3" or more (see FIGS. 11-16). When the unit count value is less than a predetermined value (step 054AKS049; No), that is, when it is less than "3", the effect control CPU 120 ends the first movable body operation control process.

When the unit count value is equal to or more than a predetermined value (step 054AKS053; Yes), that is, when it is "3" or more, the staging control CPU 120 has an operation position and a position of the first movable body 054AK001 based on the unit operation count value. The operation process is executed together with the difference operation command instructing the operation of the movement amount corresponding to the difference of (step 054AKS054), and the first movable body operation control process is terminated. In addition, the first movable body operation period includes a period (avoidance operation period) in which the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position, and the first movable body 054AK001 is operated in the operation position direction. After that, the operation process may be executed together with the first evacuation operation command instructing the operation to return the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position during the period in which the evacuation operation is performed. The evasion operation period may be set when the specific effect is determined to be executed in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 11-6 and the effect pattern is determined.

Returning to FIG. 11-10, after executing the process of step 054AKS032, or when it is determined in step 054AKS031 that it is not the first movable body operation period (step 054AKS031; No), the effect control CPU 120 operates the second movable body. It is determined whether or not it is a period (step 054AKS033). The second movable body operation period may be determined when the specific effect is executed in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 11-6, and may be set when the effect pattern of pattern 1 is determined. In the case of the second movable body operation period (step 054AKS033; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the second movable body operation control process (step 054AKS034). In the feature portion 054AK of this embodiment, as described above, the second movable body 054AK003 starts the operation after the operation of the first movable body 054AK001 is completed and returns from the advanced position to the initial position. The processing of step 054AKS033 and step 054AKS034 may be executed only when it is determined in step 054AKS031 that it is not the first movable body operation period.

11-12 is a flowchart showing an example of the second movable body motion control process executed in step 054AKS034 of FIG. 11-10. In the second movable body operation control process shown in FIGS. 11-12, the staging control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position (step 054AKS061). Specifically, in step 054AKS061, whether the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position by confirming the detection signal of the initial position sensor that detects whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position. It may be determined whether or not it is. When the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position as shown in FIGS. 11-20 (B-1) and 11-20 (B-2), the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body are movable. It interferes with the body 054AK003. Therefore, in the feature unit 054AK of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position, and if it is not located at the initial position, the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position. (Step 054AKS067 described later). Further, as described above, since the first movable body 054AK001 operates frequently, there is a high possibility that a situation will occur in which the first movable body 054AK001 does not completely return to the initial position after the operation. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position, and if it is not located at the initial position, the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position. The second movable body 054AK003, which is a high movable body (a movable body having a high priority), can be reliably operated. It should be noted that interference is a concept that not only means that a plurality of movable bodies themselves come into contact with each other, but also includes a case where an arm portion that supports the movable body comes into contact with another movable body or an arm portion of another movable body. Further, it is a concept including a case where one part comes into contact with another movable body or another part when one movable body is composed of a plurality of parts. Further, the concept includes not only the case where movable bodies having the same operating direction come into contact with each other but also the case where the moving bodies having different operating directions come into contact with each other.

When the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position (step 054AKS061; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second movable body 054AK003 is in operation (step 054AKS062). In step 054AKS062, for example, it may be determined whether or not the second movable body 054AK003 is in operation by confirming an operation signal indicating whether or not the drive motor is in operation. When the second movable body 054AK003 is in operation (step 054AKS062; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the second movable body operation control process.

When the second movable body 054AK003 is not in operation (step 054AKS062; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second movable body 054AK003 is located in the advanced position (step 054AKS063). Specifically, in step 054AKS063, whether the second movable body 054AK003 is located at the advanced position by confirming the detection signal of the advanced position sensor that detects whether or not the second movable body 054AK003 is located at the advanced position. It may be determined whether or not it is.

When the second movable body 054AK003 is located at the advance position (step 054AKS063; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the standby period has ended (step 054AKS064). It may be set according to the determination that the specific effect of the effect pattern of pattern 1 is to be executed in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 11-6. On the other hand, when the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the advance position (step 054AKS063; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the operation process together with the second normal operation command (step 054AKS065), and the second movable body operation. End the control process. The second normal operation command is a command for instructing the normal operation of the second movable body 054AK003, and the normal operation is an operation for operating the second movable body 054AK003 at once from the initial position to the advanced position.

In step 054AKS064, when the waiting period has not ended and the waiting period is in progress (step 054AKS064; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the second movable body operation control process. On the other hand, when the waiting period ends (step 054AKS064; Yes), the staging control CPU 120 executes the operation process together with the second save operation command (step 054AKS066), and ends the second movable body operation control process. The second evasion operation command is a command for instructing the evasion operation to return the second movable body 054AK003 to the initial position.

When the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position in step 054AKS061 (step 054AKS061; No), the staging control CPU 120 operates together with the first save operation command for instructing the operation of returning the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position. The process is executed (step 054AKS067), and the second movable body motion control process is terminated. Then, since the second movable body operation period is in progress, the second movable body operation control process is executed again, and the second movable body 054AK003 operates. As a result, the first movable body 054AK001 can be returned to the initial position, and the second movable body 054AK003 can be operated without interfering with the first movable body 001. In this example, the operation of the second movable body 054AK003 is started when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position. For example, the first movable body 054AK001 is once moved in step 054AKS067. After the evacuation operation is performed in the initial position direction, the position (state) of the first movable body 054AK001 at the start of the evacuation operation is determined from the drive amount of the previous drive motor, and the first movable body 054AK001 is shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first movable body was evacuated to a position where it did not interfere with the first movable body 054AK001 even when the operation of the second movable body 054AK003 was started, such as the operation to the drive amount shown in B). Then, the second movable body 054AK003 may be operated. That is, the operation of the second movable body 054AK003 may be started from the state before the position sensor determines that the first movable body 054AK001 has returned to the initial position. According to this, the second movable body 054AK003 can be operated in the advance position direction while the first movable body 054AK001 is evacuated, and the operating period of the second movable body 054AK003 can be brought closer to the original operating period. (It is possible to reduce the shortening of the waiting period) It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

11-13 is a flowchart showing an example of the motion processing executed by the first movable body motion control process in FIG. 11-11 and the second movable body motion control process in FIG. 11-12. In the operation process shown in FIG. 11-13, the staging control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the operation process is executed together with the backlash operation command, that is, whether or not the backlash operation command is received (step 054AKS071).

When the backlash operation command is received (step 054AKS071; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position (step 054AKS072). When it is located at the initial position (step 054AKS072; Yes), the staging control CPU 120 ends the operation process without operating the first movable body 054AK001. On the other hand, when the first movable body 054AK001 is not in the initial position (step 054AKS072; No), the effect control CPU 120 rattles the first movable body 054AK001 (step 054AKS073) and ends the operation process. In step 054AKS073, when a backlash operation command for performing a backlash operation to operate in the advance position direction is received, the backlash operation is performed in the advance position direction (for example, in the case of intermediate position 1 or intermediate position 2), and the initial position is set. When a backlash operation command for the content of the backlash operation to be operated in the direction is received, the backlash operation may be performed in the initial position direction (for example, when the position is in the advanced position). In step 054AKS072, when the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position due to the drive of the drive motor, the process proceeds to the process of step 054AKS073, and the process shifts to the initial position even though the drive motor is not driven. If it is not positioned (for example, if it is not positioned at the initial position due to the influence of vibration or the like), it may be determined as Yes and the operation process may be terminated.

When the backlash operation command is not received (step 054AKS071; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation process is executed together with the first normal command, that is, whether or not the first normal command is received. (Step 054AKS074). When the first normal command is received (step 054AKS074; Yes), the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated (step 054AKS075), and the operation process is terminated. Specifically, in step 054AKS075, the first movable body 054AK001 may be operated at once from the initial position to the advanced position.

When the first normal instruction is not received (step 054AKS074; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation process is executed together with the second normal command, that is, whether or not the second normal command is received. (Step 054AKS076). When the second normal command is received (step 054AKS076; Yes), the second movable body 054AK003 is normally operated (step 054AKS077), and the operation process is terminated. Specifically, in step 054AKS077, the second movable body 054AK003 may be operated at once from the initial position to the advanced position.

When the second normal command is not received (step 054AKS076; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation process is executed together with the single operation command, that is, whether or not the single operation command is received (step 054AKS076; No). Step 054AKS078). When the single operation command is received (step 054AKS078; Yes), the first movable body 054AK001 is operated as a single unit (step 054AKS079), and the operation process is terminated. Specifically, in step 054AKS079, the first movable body 054AK001 may be operated by one unit (movement amount when the drive motor is rotated by 5 steps).

When the single operation command is not received (step 054AKS078; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation process is executed together with the difference operation command, that is, whether or not the difference operation command is received (step). 054AKS080). When the difference operation command is received (step 054AKS080; Yes), the first movable body 054AK001 is subjected to the difference operation (step 054AKS081), and the operation process is terminated. Specifically, in step 054AKS081, the first movable body 054AK001 is operated by a difference amount corresponding to the difference between the drive amount of the drive motor and the operation position up to the present, and the first movable body 054AK001 corresponds to the operation position (corresponding to the effect pattern determined in FIG. 11-6). It suffices to operate up to the operating position).

When the difference operation command is not received (step 054AKS080; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation process is executed together with the first save command, that is, whether or not the first save command is received. (Step 054AKS082). When the first evasion command is received (step 054AKS082; Yes), the first movable body 054AK001 is evacuated (step 054AKS083), and the operation process is terminated. Specifically, in step 054AKS083, the first movable body 054AK001 may be operated to the initial position. If the first evasion command has not been received (step 054AKS082; No), the second movable body 054AK003 is evacuated (step 054AKS084), and the operation process is terminated. Specifically, in step 054AKS084, the second movable body 054AK003 may be operated to the initial position. The feature unit 054AK of this embodiment shows an example in which the second movable body 054AK003 is evacuated when the first evasion command is not received, but only when the second evasion operation command is received. The second movable body 054AK003 may be made to evacuate.

FIG. 11-14 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart when a specific effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 11-14 (A) shows an example of a timing chart when the specific effect of the effect pattern 1 is executed, and FIG. 11-14 (B) shows the specification of the effect patterns 2 to 4. An example of the timing chart when the effect is executed is shown.

When the specific effect of the effect pattern 1 is executed, the reach effect of the super reach is executed as shown in FIG. 11-14 (A), and when the first movable body operation period is reached, the first movable body 054AK001 is initially positioned. The first movable body operation period ends when the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position (the first movable body evasion shown). Then, during the second movable body operation period, the second movable body 054AK003 is operated from the initial position to the advance position (the second movable body advance in the figure), and the second movable body 054AK003 is made to stand by at the advance position (illustrated). Second movable body standby). When the waiting period ends, the second movable body 054AK003 is returned to the initial position (first movable body evasion in the figure), and the second movable body operating period ends. As with the second movable body 054AK003, the first movable body 054AK001 may also have a waiting period for waiting at the advanced position.

In the feature portion 054AK of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the operation period from the initial position to the advance position (the period of the first movable body advance and the second movable body advance in the figure) is larger than that of the first movable body 054AK001. The second movable body 054AK003 is longer. Further, the second movable body operating period is longer than the first movable body operating period. In the feature unit 054AK, if the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position when the second movable body 054AK003 is operated, the first movable body 054AK001 is operated to the initial position and then the second movable body 054AK003 is operated. However, since the second movable body operation period is set to be long, by shortening the standby period, even if the first movable body 054AK001 is operated to the initial position and then the second movable body 054AK003 is operated, the effect period is set. The second movable body 054AK003 can be suitably operated without causing any trouble. Further, as shown in the figure, the waiting period of the second movable body 054AK003 is longer than the time for retracting the first movable body 054AK001 from the advance position to the initial position. Even if the movable body 054AK001 is operated to the initial position and then the second movable body 054AK003 is operated, the second movable body 054AK003 can be preferably operated without disturbing the production period.

When the specific effects of the effect patterns 2 to 4 are executed, as shown in FIG. 11-14 (B), the reach effect of the super reach is executed, and the detection valid period is set in accordance with the first movable body operation period. Will be. During the period, if the first movable body 054AK001 is less than the operating position, each time the movement of the player is detected, the first movable body 054AK001 is operated by one unit (according to the single operation count value). The first movable body 054AK001 is operated). Then, when the first movable body 054AK001 is located below the operating position when it has not operated to the operating position at the end of the detection valid period, the first movable body 054AK001 is differentially operated to the operating position. Make it work. After that, the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position (first movable body evasion in the figure), and the first movable body operation period ends.

FIG. 11-15 is a diagram showing an operation example of the first movable body 054AK001 when the specific effect of the effect pattern of the pattern 1 is executed. At the beginning of the first movable body operating period, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (A), the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position. Then, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (B), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 operates so as to rise, and the drive motor is driven by a predetermined drive amount (for example, 15 steps are operated). As shown in FIG. 11-15 (C), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is in a completely raised state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (D), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 moves in the advance position direction. Then, after moving to the advance position as shown in FIG. 11-15 (E), after that, until the time for retreating the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 (preset evacuation time) is reached. As shown in 11-15 (F) and 11-15 (G), the backlash operation is repeated.

11-16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the number of motion detections in a single motion, the number of steps of the drive motor, and the position of the first movable body. In the illustrated example, the drive motor is driven in 5 steps by one motion detection, and when the number of motion detections (single motion count value) reaches 15 times (that is, when the single motion count value becomes "15"), the first movable motion is performed. An example is shown in which the movable part 054AK002 of the body 054AK001 operates to the advanced position, but this is an example, and the drive amount by one detection may be larger or smaller than this, and the movable part 054AK002 is operated to the advanced position. The number of motion detections for this purpose may be higher or lower than this.

The position of the first movable body shown in FIG. 11-16 is FIG. 11-17 (A) when the initial position of the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is "0" and the advance position is "60". The position in the X direction shown in is shown. In the feature unit 054AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11-16, the position of the first movable body 054AK001 remains “0” until the number of motion detections (single motion count value) becomes “3”. be. This is because the first movable body 054AK001 operates to rise up until the number of motion detections (single motion count value) becomes "3", and the number of motion detections (single motion count value) becomes "3". 1 Movable body 054AK001 shows that it has completely risen as shown in FIG. 11-1 (B). When the number of motion detections (single motion count value) becomes "4", the first movable body 054AK001 (more specifically, the movable portion 054AK002) operates in the X direction.

As shown in the figure, in the feature unit 054AK of this embodiment, when the number of motion detections (single motion count value) is 7 (that is, when the single motion count value is “7”), the first movable body 054AK001 When the movable part 054AK002 operates to the intermediate position 1 and the number of motion detections (single motion count value) becomes 12 (that is, when the single motion count value becomes "12"), the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 becomes It operates up to the intermediate position 2, and when the number of motion detections (single motion count value) reaches 15 (that is, when the single motion count value becomes "15"), the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 operates to the advanced position. .. Therefore, when the first movable body 054AK001 is located below the operating position at the end of the detection valid period, the number of steps of the drive motor of the single operation count value corresponding to the operating position (if the intermediate position is 1, the single operation count value). The number of steps of the difference between the number of steps "35" corresponding to "7" and the current number of steps of the drive motor, the drive motor is operated (difference operation), and the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is operated. Operate to the position. On the other hand, when the number of motion detections (single motion count value) is less than the predetermined value "3", that is, when the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is not in a completely raised state, the differential motion is performed. Instead, the position remains as it is until the evacuation period is reached (step 054AKS053 and step 054AKS054 in FIG. 11-11).

FIG. 11-17 is a diagram showing an operation example of the first movable body 054AK001 when a single operation is performed. When the single operation count value is "0", the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position as shown in FIG. 11-17 (A). Then, when the player's operation with respect to the push button 31B is detected once, the single operation count value becomes "1" as shown in FIG. 11-17 (B), and the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 rises up. Operate.

After that, when the single operation count value becomes "3", as shown in FIG. 11-17 (C), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is in a completely raised state, and thereafter, the push button of the player. Every time the operation with respect to 31B is detected, the operation (unit operation) is performed one unit at a time (movement amount corresponding to five steps) in the X direction shown in FIG. 11-17 (A).

Then, when the single operation count value becomes "7", as shown in FIG. 11-17 (D), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 operates in units up to the intermediate position 1. When the operation position is the intermediate position 1, a backlash operation is performed every time the subsequent operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B is detected (No is determined in step 054AKS049 in FIG. 11-11 and step 054AKS046). Processing is performed).

When the single operation count value becomes "12", as shown in FIG. 11-17 (E), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 operates in units up to the intermediate position 2. When the operation position is the intermediate position 2, a backlash operation is performed every time the subsequent operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B is detected (No is determined in step 054AKS049 in FIG. 11-11 and step 054AKS046). Processing is performed).

When the single operation count value becomes "15", as shown in FIG. 11-17 (F), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 operates in units until the advance position. When the operation position is the advance position, a backlash operation is performed every time the subsequent operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B is detected (No is determined in step 054AKS049 in FIG. 11-11, and step 054AKS046 is performed. Processing is done).

FIG. 11-18 is a diagram showing an operation example of the first movable body 054AK001 when the difference operation is performed. Similar to the case shown in FIGS. 11-17, when the single operation count value is "0", the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position (see FIG. 11-18 (A)), and the player When the operation with respect to the push button 31B is detected once, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B), the single operation count value becomes "1", and the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 operates so as to rise.

After that, when the detection valid period ends without detecting the movement of the player, the unit movement count value is less than the predetermined value "3" (No in step 054AKS053 of FIG. 11-11). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (C), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 remains in the state shown in FIG. 11-18 (B). In the evasion period, the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 returns to the initial position.

On the other hand, when the player's movements are detected multiple times (twice) from the state shown in FIG. 11-18 (B) and the single movement count value becomes "3", as shown in FIG. 11-18 (D), the second movement is performed. 1 The movable portion 054AK002 of the movable body 054AK001 is in a completely raised state. In this case, even if the detection valid period ends without detecting the movement of the player after that, the single movement count value is "3" or more, which is a predetermined value (in step 054AKS053 of FIG. 11-11). (Because it is determined to be Yes), as shown in FIG. 11-18 (E), the operation is performed up to the operation position. In the illustrated example, an example is shown in the case where the operating position is the intermediate position 2.

FIG. 11-19 is a diagram showing an operation example of the first movable body 054AK001 when the backlash operation is performed after the single operation is performed. In the illustrated example, the case where the effect pattern of the pattern 4 is determined and the operation position is the intermediate position 1 is shown.

When the single operation count value is "0", the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position as shown in FIG. 11-19 (A). Then, when the player's operation with respect to the push button 31B is detected once, the single operation count value becomes "1" and the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 rises as shown in FIG. 11-19 (B). When the movement is performed, the movement of the player is detected twice more, and the single movement count value becomes "3", which is a predetermined value, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (C), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 Is completely upright.

Then, when the single operation count value becomes "7", as shown in FIG. 11-19 (D), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 operates alone up to the intermediate position 1 which is the operation position. Since the operating position is the maximum position where the first movable body 054AK001 moves and stops in the specific effect, the first movable body is the first movable body when the player's motion is detected after moving to the operating position within the detection valid period. As shown in FIGS. 11-19 (E) and 11-19 (F), the backlash operation is repeated until the time for retreating the movable portion 054AK002 of the body 054AK001 (preset evacuation time) is reached. In the illustrated example, an example of rattling operation in the advance position direction (X direction shown in FIG. 11-17 (A)) is shown, but when the operation position is the advance position, the reverse direction (initial position) is shown. It may be loosened in the direction).

FIG. 11-20 is a diagram showing an operation example of the second movable body 054AK003. Specifically, FIGS. 11-20 (A-1) and 11-20 (A-2) show an operation example of the second movable body 054AK003 when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position. 11-20 (B-1) to 11-20 (B-4) show an operation example of the second movable body 054AK003 when the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position.

In the second movable body operation period, when the operation of the second movable body 054AK003 starts, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (A-1), when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position, FIG. 11 -12 is determined to be Yes in step 054AKS061, the operation process is executed together with the second normal operation command in the process of step 054AKS065, and the process of step 054AKS077 in FIG. 11-13 is executed, so that FIG. 11-20 As shown in (A-2), the second movable body 054AK003 moves to the advanced position.

On the other hand, when the operation of the second movable body 054AK003 is started and the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position as shown in FIG. 11-20 (B-1), the step 054AKS061 of FIG. 11-12 is performed. The operation process is executed together with the first save command in the process of step 054AKS067 before the operation of the second movable body 054AK003, and the process of step 054AKS083 in FIG. 11-13 is executed. As shown in 11-20 (B-2) and FIG. 11-20 (B-3), the first movable body 054AK001 returns to the initial position. As a result, Yes is determined in step 054AKS061 of FIG. 11-12, the operation process is executed together with the second normal operation command in the process of step 054AKS065, and the process of step 054AKS077 of FIG. 11-13 is executed. , As shown in FIG. 11-20 (B-4), the second movable body 054AK003 operates to the advanced position.

FIG. 11-21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operating speed of the first movable body 054AK001 during normal operation and single operation. Specifically, FIG. 11-21 (A) shows the relationship between the time and the speed of the first movable body 054AK001 during normal operation, and FIG. 11-21 (B) shows the single operation of the first movable body 054AK001. It shows the relationship between time and speed. When the first movable body 054AK001 normally operates and operates from the initial position to the advanced position, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A), the operation starts at the second speed at the initial position and accelerates to the first speed. .. After reaching the first speed, the first movable body 054AK001 is operated at the first speed as it is, and the operating speed is decelerated from the front of the advancing position so that the operating speed becomes 0 when the advancing position is reached.

On the other hand, when the first movable body 054AK001 operates alone, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (B), each time the movement of the player is detected, the amount of movement corresponding to the driving amount of 5 steps at the second speed is reached. Make it work.

It should be noted that both when the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated and when it is operated as a single unit, the first movable body 054AK001 is accelerated to the first speed and operated to the initial position during the evasion operation of returning the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position. Just let me do it.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 054AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The staging control CPU 120 can execute the operation process together with the first normal operation command for normally operating the first movable body 054AK001 from the initial position to the advanced position in the process of step 054AKS045 in FIG. 11-11. Further, in the process of step 054AKS054AKS046 of FIG. 11-11, the operation process can be executed together with the play operation command for causing the first movable body to play back. Then, when it is determined in step 054AKS071 of FIG. 11-13 that the backlash operation command is received, if the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position, the operation process is terminated as it is and the position is located at the initial position. If not, the first movable body 054AK001 is loosely operated (step 054AKS073). When the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated by executing the specific effect of the pattern 1, the first movable body 054AK001 is operated together with the backlash operation command when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position. If the movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position, it is located at the advanced position. Therefore, in the specific effect of the pattern 1, when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position, the backlash operation is performed in the process of step 054AKS073. Therefore, the operation can be controlled according to the type of the command and the position of the movable body, and the movable body can be suitably controlled.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the backlash operation command has been received in step 054AKS071 of FIG. 11-13, the effect control CPU 120 also causes the backlash operation at the intermediate position 1 and the intermediate position 2 other than the advance position. Therefore, since the backlash movement is possible at a plurality of positions, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, in step 054AKS072, when the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position due to the drive of the drive motor, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the process of step 054AKS073 to cause backlash, and the drive motor is driven. If it is not located at the initial position (for example, if it is not located at the initial position due to the influence of vibration or the like), it is determined as Yes and the operation process is terminated. Therefore, since the movable body is loosely operated in a state of high reliability when the movable body is loosely operated, the reliability of the operation can be ensured.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the first movable body 054AK001 as a single unit by the processing of step 054AKS051 in FIG. 11-11 based on the detection of the operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B during the detection valid period. Operation processing can be executed together with the instruction. Then, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A), when the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated, and when it is operated as a single unit, FIG. 11-21 ( As shown in B), the operation is performed at a second speed slower than the first speed. Therefore, when the movable body is finely operated, the control load can be suppressed by operating the movable body without accelerating, the step-out of the drive motor can be prevented, and the possibility that the operation of the movable body may malfunction can be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A), when the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated, the staging control CPU 120 accelerates to the first speed and then reaches the advance position before reaching the advance position. 1 Decelerates the operating speed of the movable body 054AK001. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the load when the vehicle is stopped at the advanced position, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and the movable body from being damaged due to the reaction.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines in step 054AKS049 of FIG. 11-11 that the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the operation position, the operation process is executed together with the backlash operation command, and the single operation command is transmitted. do not do. That is, when the operation position is the advance position, if the advance position is reached within the detection valid period, the single operation command is not transmitted. Therefore, since unnecessary control is suppressed, it is possible to prevent irregular operations from being performed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 accelerates to the first speed during the evasion operation of returning the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position regardless of whether the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated or operated alone. And operate to the initial position. Therefore, the movable body can be smoothly retracted to the initial position.

Further, the staging control CPU 120 executes an operation process together with a unit operation command in response to detecting an operation of the player for the push button 31B within the detection valid period (step 054AKS051 in FIG. 11-11). 1 The movable body 054AK001 is operated in units up to the operating position (step 054AKS079 in FIG. 11-13). Then, when the first movable body 054AK001 has not reached the operating position at the end of the detection valid period, the first movable body 054AK001 is operated based on the difference between the current position and the operating position of the first movable body 054AK001. The operation process is executed together with the difference operation command instructing the difference operation to move to the position at once (step 054AKS054 in FIG. 11-11). Therefore, the motion can be controlled according to the position of the movable body, and the motion of the movable body can be suitably controlled.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 detects the movement of the player with respect to the push button 31B within the detection valid period after the unit-operated first movable body 054AK001 reaches the operation position, the effect control CPU 120 uses the first movable body 054AK001. The operation process is executed together with the backlash operation command to cause the backlash operation (step 054AKS046 in FIG. 11-11), and the first movable body 054AK001 is rattled in response to the backlash operation command (step 054AKS073 in FIG. 11-13). Therefore, it is possible to suggest that the movable body moves due to the backlash movement, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 invalidates the detection of the operation of the push button 31B by the player when the first movable body 054AK001 is in operation (when it is determined as Yes in step 054AKS042 in FIG. 11-11). Ends the first movable body motion control process). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated.

Further, the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 interfere with each other. Then, the effect control CPU 120 gives an instruction to operate the first movable body 054AK001 from the initial position to the advanced position, and an instruction to return the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position. The first evasion operation command, the second normal operation command instructing the operation of the second movable body 054AK003 from the initial position to the advance position, and the second normal operation command instructing the return of the second movable body 054AK003 to the initial position. 2 The save operation command can be transmitted together with the operation process (the first movable body operation control process of FIG. 11-11 and the second movable body operation control process of FIG. 11-12), and the second movable body 054AK003 is operated. When the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position (when No is determined in step 054AK061 in FIG. 11-12), the operation process is executed together with the first save operation command in the process of step 054AKS067. After returning the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position, the process of step 054AKS065 is executed. Further, when the effect control CPU 120 operates the first movable body 054AK001 in step 054AKS041 of FIG. 11-11, if it is determined that the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position, the first movable body operation End the control process. That is, if the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position when the first movable body 054AK001 is operated, the command for operating the first movable body 054AK001 is not transmitted. Therefore, the movable body having a high priority can be reliably operated, and the movable body can be suitably controlled.

Further, the second movable body 054AK003 operates only when the specific effect of the effect pattern of the pattern 1 is executed, and the effect pattern of the pattern 1 is an effect pattern in which a big hit is confirmed. Therefore, when the second movable body 054AK003 operates, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when only the first movable body 054AK001 operates. Therefore, it is possible to raise the priority of the movable body that operates when the advantage is high and to visually recognize that the advantage is high.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-14 (A), the operation period from the initial position to the advance position (the period of the first movable body advance and the second movable body advance in the figure) is higher than that of the first movable body 054AK001. 2 The movable body 054AK003 is longer. Therefore, even if the first movable body 054AK001 is operated to the initial position and then the second movable body 054AK003 is operated, the second movable body 054AK003 can be preferably operated without disturbing the production period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-14 (A), the waiting period of the second movable body 054AK003 is longer than the time for retracting the first movable body 054AK001 from the advanced position to the initial position. Therefore, even if the first movable body 054AK001 is operated to the initial position and then the second movable body 054AK003 is operated, the second movable body 054AK003 can be preferably operated without disturbing the production period.

Further, since the second movable body 054AK003 operates only at the time of the effect pattern of the pattern 1 and the effect pattern of the pattern 1 is the effect pattern of confirming the big hit, the first movable body 054AK001 is better than the second movable body 054AK003. , The operation frequency is high (Fig. 11-8). Therefore, it is possible to give a special feeling by raising the priority of the movable body having a low movement frequency and operating it.

(Modification example of feature part 054AK)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-1, an example is shown in which one movable portion 054AK002 is provided as the first movable body 054AK001 and the one movable portion 054AK002 operates, but this is an example. For example, the first movable body 054AK001 may include a plurality of movable portions as shown in FIGS. 11-22. FIG. 11-22 is an explanatory diagram of the first movable body including a plurality of movable portions, and includes the movable portion 054AK002A and the movable portion 054AK002B in addition to the movable portion 054AK002.

As shown in FIG. 11-22 (A), when the movable portion is located at the initial position, any of the movable portions is hidden inside the movable rail and cannot be seen by the player. An initial position sensor is provided to detect whether or not each movable portion is located at the initial position. Then, when all the movable parts are located at the initial positions, it may be determined that the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position.

When the first movable body 054AK001 starts to operate, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (B), each of the movable portion 054AK002, the movable portion 054AK002A, and the movable portion 054AK002B operates so as to rise in the directions shown in the drawing. It should be noted that it is determined that the first movable body 054AK001 has operated at the position shown in FIG. 11-22 (B) depending on the driving amount of the drive motor (for example, 15 steps of operation), and the first movable body 054AK001 is shown in FIG. Although the position sensor for detecting the position shown in 11-22 (B) is not provided, a position sensor for detecting the position may be provided.

After each of the movable part 054AK002, the movable part 054AK002A and the movable part 054AK002B operates at the position shown in FIG. 11-22 (B), each of the movable part 054AK002, the movable part 054AK002A and the movable part 054AK002B is shown in FIG. 11-22 (B). It operates to the advance position as shown in C) (in the case of normal operation). As shown in the figure, the movable portion 054AK002 and the movable portion 054AK002A operate in the same direction, whereas the movable portion 054AK002B operates in different directions. Therefore, since a plurality of movable parts operate, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

Further, after moving to the advanced position, the backlash operation may be performed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. Regarding the backlash movement, the movable portion 054AK002 and the movable portion 054AK002A rattle in the same direction, whereas the movable portion is movable. The unit 054AK002B may rattle in different directions. An advance position sensor is provided at the advance position portion of each movable portion. Then, when it is determined that all the movable portions are located in the advanced position, it is determined that the first movable body 054AK001 is located in the advanced position, and the backlash operation may be performed. Even if all the movable parts are not located in the advanced position, only the movable part determined to be located in the advanced position is rattled, and the movable part determined not to be located in the advanced position is moved to the advanced position. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the first movable body 054AK001 is rattled in different directions depending on whether it is located at the advanced position or the intermediate position 1 and the intermediate position 2. However, in any of the intermediate position 1, the intermediate position 2, and the advanced position, the first movable body 054AK001 may be rattled in a common direction such as rattling in the initial position direction. According to this, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated. Further, the set value may be suggested according to the direction and the number of backlash movements. For example, the higher the set value, the larger the number of backlash operations may be. Further, for example, when the rattling motion is performed in the advance position direction, the set value is suggested, and the height of the set value is suggested by the number of times. However, the possibility that the set value is suggested by the rattling motion may be high (the possibility of the rattling motion in the advance position direction may be high). Further, when a plurality of movable parts are provided, the set value may be suggested by the number of movable parts that rattle. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention due to the number of moving parts that rattle.

Further, a movable body lamp composed of LEDs is provided inside the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001, and the effect control CPU 120 causes the movable body lamp to emit light when the first movable body 054AK001 is operated. It suffices to emit light in a common manner between the case of performing normal operation and the case of performing single operation. Then, even in the case of performing the backlash operation, the movable body lamp may be made to emit light in the same manner. According to this, after the first movable body 054AK001 is operated to the operation position by the single operation within the detection operation period, the backlash operation is performed, but even during the backlash operation, the movable body lamp is in the same manner as the single operation. Is emitted, so that the player can be made to appear that the first movable body 054AK001 further moves in the direction of the advance position, and the game entertainment can be improved. That is, it is possible to suggest that the movable body moves due to the backlash movement, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. It should be noted that the light emission mode may be different between the case of performing the normal operation and the case of performing the single operation. According to this, since the normal operation can be easily visually recognized by the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the backlash operation is performed after the normal operation, the movable body lamp is made to emit light in the same manner as in the normal operation, and when the backlash operation is performed after the single operation, it is the same as the single operation. The movable lamp may be made to emit light in the same manner. As in the output sound shown in FIGS. 11-9, the light emitting mode of the movable body lamp may be different depending on the effect pattern. In that case, the light emission mode may be common between the normal operation and the backlash operation, and the single operation and the backlash operation. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may output an output sound during the operation of the first movable body 054AK001, and may output the same output sound as during the normal operation or the single operation even when the backlash operation is performed. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, when the operating position is the advancing position, if the first movable body 054AK001 reaches the advancing position which is the operating position by the single operation within the detection valid period, then the player's An example of rattling every time a motion is detected is shown, but this is just an example. For example, when the operating position is the advancing position, the specific effect may be terminated when the first movable body 054AK001 reaches the advancing position which is the operating position by a single operation within the detection valid period. Specifically, when No is determined in step 054AKS049 of FIG. 11-11, when the operation position is the advance position, the first movable body operation control process may be terminated as it is. According to this, the player can easily recognize that the player has moved to the advanced position.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the second movable body 054AK003 operates after the operation of the first movable body 054AK001, that is, an example in which the second movable body 054AK003 operates as a set with the first movable body 054AK001 is shown. This is just an example. The second movable body 054AK003 is not limited to the operation after the operation of the first movable body 054AK001, and may be able to operate by itself. That is, the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 may be able to operate independently. In this case, since each of them operates independently, a situation in which the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position when the second movable body 054AK003 is operated is likely to occur, but even in such a case, the first Since the movable body 054AK001 can be returned to the initial position and the second movable body 054AK003 can be operated, the movable body having a high priority can be reliably operated, and the movable body can be suitably controlled.

(Explanation of feature section 109SG)
Next, the feature portion 109SG (hereinafter, abbreviated as the present feature portion 109SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. 11-23 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 109SG. As shown in FIGS. 11-23, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 109S, a movable body unit 109SG400 is provided between the gaming board 2 and the image display device 5 provided on the back side thereof. ..

The movable body unit 109SG400 has a base 109SG410 as shown in FIG. 11-24 (A). The first movable body 109SG401 is located in the center of the base 109SG410 in the left-right width direction, and the second movable body 109SG402L is located in the left part of the base 109SG410 in the left-right width direction. The third movable body 109SG402R is arranged respectively.

Further, the movable body unit 109SG400 includes a first movable body motor 109SG421 for operating the first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body motor 109SG422 for operating the second movable body 109SG402L, and a third. It has a third movable body motor 109SG423 for operating the movable body 109SG402R. Therefore, the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R in the feature unit 109SG can operate separately from the first movable body 109SG401. Further, a movable body LED 109SG495 is built in a predetermined position of the first movable body 109SG401 (for example, an upper position of the first movable body 109SG401).

Of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R, the first movable body 109SG401 is a retracted position which is a lower position of the image display device 5 by being driven by the first movable body motor 109SG421. From (see FIG. 11-24 (A)), the suggested position above the retracted position (see FIG. 11-24 (B)), the effect above the suggested position and also the front position of the image display device 5. It can be moved to the position (see FIG. 11-24 (C)).

The second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R are retracted positions (FIG. 11) which are lower positions of the image display device 5 by driving the second movable body motor 109SG422 and the third movable body motor 109SG423. It is possible to move from -24 (A)) to the left-right proximity position (see FIG. 11-24 (C)) of the first movable body 109SG401 that has moved to the effect position.

In the feature unit 109SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-24 (A) to 11-24 (C), the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R are all in the retracted position. The first state of the movable body unit 109SG400 and the first movable body 109SG401 are located at the suggested positions, while the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R are located at the retracted positions. The second state of the movable body unit 109SG400, the first movable body 109SG401 is located at the effect position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R are located at the effect position. The state in which the movable body unit 109SG400 is located close to the left and right sides is defined as the third state of the movable body unit 109SG400.

FIG. 11-25 is an explanatory diagram of a method of determining a fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 109SG. In the feature unit 109SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is different depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of reserved storages.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-25, when the variable display result is a non-probability variable jackpot, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern is used using the jackpot variation pattern determination table A. PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-2 (super reach α1 jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-3 (super reach α2 jackpot fluctuation pattern), and PB1-4 (super reach β1 jackpot fluctuation pattern). And PB1-5 (variation pattern of super reach β2 jackpot).

If the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table A, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table A to set the variation patterns to PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot variation pattern) and PB1. -2 (variation pattern of super reach α1 jackpot), PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach α2 jackpot), PB1-4 (variation pattern of super reach β1 jackpot) and PB1-5 (variation pattern of super reach β2 jackpot) To decide from.

As shown in FIGS. 11-25, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A and the jackpot variation pattern determination table B have the same number of determination values assigned to PB1-1, while PB1-2 and PB1. The number of determination values assigned to -3, PB1-4, and PB1-5 is different. Specifically, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table A, 2 pieces are determined for PB1-1, 45 pieces are determined for PB1-2, 150 pieces are determined for PB1-3, 300 pieces are determined for PB1-4, and 500 pieces are determined for PB1-5. Each value is assigned. On the other hand, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B, there are 2 determination values for PB1-1, 30 for PB1-2, 135 for PB1-3, 315 for PB1-4, and 515 for PB1-5. Each is assigned. That is, in the present feature unit 109SG, when the variable display result is a probability variation jackpot, the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of superreach β1 and β2 at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a non-probability variation jackpot PB1-4. Alternatively, since it is determined to be PB1-5, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fluctuation pattern in the variable display.

If the variable display result is a small hit, a special hit variation pattern determination table is selected, and the variation pattern is determined to be PC1-1 (special hit variation pattern) using the special hit variation pattern determination table. do. That is, in the present feature unit 109SG, the variable display is executed with the same variation pattern depending on whether the variable display result is the probability variation big hit C or the small hit, so that the player can perform the variable display from the variation pattern. It is difficult to specify whether the result is a probabilistic big hit C or a small hit.

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 2 or less, the deviation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern determination table A is selected. Using the deviation pattern determination table A, the variation patterns are PA1-1 (non-reach outlier variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach outlier variation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α1 outlier variation pattern), and PA2. It is determined from -3 (variation pattern of super reach α2 deviation), PA2-4 (variation pattern of super reach β1 deviation), and PA2-5 (variation pattern of super reach β2 deviation).

Further, when the variable display result is "missing" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variable special figure is 3, the deviation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and the deviation is obtained. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table B, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-2 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α1 loss), and PA2. It is determined from -3 (variation pattern of super reach α2 deviation), PA2-4 (variation pattern of super reach β1 deviation), and PA2-5 (variation pattern of super reach β2 deviation).

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 4, the deviation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table C, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α1 loss), and PA2. It is determined from -3 (variation pattern of super reach α2 deviation), PA2-4 (variation pattern of super reach β1 deviation), and PA2-5 (variation pattern of super reach β2 deviation).

If the variable display result is "off" in the time saving state (high base state), select the out-of-order variation pattern determination table D, and use the out-of-order variation pattern determination table D to set the variation pattern to PA1-4. (Non-reach out-of-time shortening fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach out-of-time fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α1 out-of-order fluctuation pattern), PA2-3 (super reach α2 out-of-range fluctuation pattern), and PA2 It is determined from -4 (variation pattern of super reach β1 deviation) and PA2-5 (variation pattern of super reach β2 deviation).

That is, when the variable display result is "off" in the feature unit 109SG, the special figure is based on the fact that the number of reserved storages of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, or the time is shortened. Since the variable display time is shorter than the normal non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-1), the variable display is executed at a higher rate due to the shortening variation pattern (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4). It is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit while preventing the game from being delayed.

As shown in FIGS. 11-32 to 11-39, the variable display of the super reach α1 (variable display of the variable patterns PA2-2 and PB1-2) in the feature unit 109SG has a special figure variable display time of 40. It is a second, and it is a variable display that executes a battle effect between the ally character A and the enemy character A as the reach effect of the super reach. The variable display of Super Reach α2 (variable display of variable patterns PA2-3 and PB1-3) has a special figure variable display time of 50 seconds, and as a super reach reach effect, a battle effect between ally character A and enemy character B is produced. It is a variable display to execute. The variable display of Super Reach β1 (variable display of variable patterns PA2-4 and PB1-4) has a special figure variable display time of 60 seconds, and as a super reach reach effect, a battle effect between ally character A and enemy character A is produced. It is a variable display to execute. The variable display of Super Reach β2 (variable display of variable patterns PA2-5 and PB1-5) has a special figure variable display time of 60 seconds, and as a super reach reach effect, a battle effect between ally character A and enemy character A is produced. It is a variable display to execute.

As shown in FIGS. 11-25, the jackpot expectation of each variable display in the feature unit 109SG is set to the highest jackpot expectation of super reach β2, and thereafter, super reach β1 and super reach α2. , Super reach α1, normal reach, and non-reach are set in the order of high hit expectation (big hit expectation in each variable display in this feature unit 109SG: super reach β2> super reach β1> super reach α2> super reach α1. > Normal reach> Non-reach).

In other words, paying attention to the variable display of the super reach, in this feature unit 109SG, which of the ally character A and the ally character B displayed as the battle effect (super reach effect) is the battle effect (super). The jackpot expectation differs depending on the combination of whether the enemy character displayed as the reach effect) is the enemy character A or the enemy character B.

FIG. 11-26 is a flowchart showing the variable display during staging process (step S172) in the staging control process process. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the process timer, the variable display time timer, and the variable display control timer by -1 (step 109SGS301, step 109SGS302, step 109SGS303). When the variable display is a variable display of super reach (step 109SGS303b; Y), the value of the movable body control timer is set to -1 (step 109SGS303c).

After the execution of step 109SGS303c, or when the super reach is not variable display (step 109SGS303b; N), the process proceeds to step 109SGS306.

In step 109SGS306, the staging control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timered out. If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (step 109SGS307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table to the process timer (step 109SGS308). Further, the control state for the staging device (staging component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (step 109SGS309a). On the other hand, when the process timer is not timer-out, the effect device (for effect) is according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.). The control of the component) is executed (step 109SGS309b).

After executing the process of step 109SGS309a or step 109SGS309b, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display is a super reach variable display (step 109SGS309f).

When the variable display is a variable display of super reach (step 109SGS309f; Y), it is further determined whether or not the movable body control timer is timer-out (109SGS309g). When the movable body control timer is out of time (step 109SGS309g; Y), the first movable body motor 109SG421, the second movable body motor 109SG422, and the third movable body motor 109SG423 are driven according to the contents of the process data. (Step 109SGS309h). Then, the movable body control timer is reset (the second time is set again in the movable body control timer), and the process proceeds to step 109SGS310 (step 109SGS309i).

If the variable display is not a variable display of super reach (step 109SGS309f; N) and the movable body control timer is not timer-out (step 109SGS309g; N), execute the processes of step 109SGS309h and step 109SGS309i. Proceed to step 109SGS310 without proceeding.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display control timer is out of the timer (step 109SGS310). When the variable display control timer is out of the timer (step 109SGS310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is the next display screen (33 ms from the time of the previous image update) during the variable display including the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right. Image data of the screen to be displayed after the lapse of time) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (step 109SGS311). In this way, in the image display device 5, variable display control of decorative patterns and display control of other images (display control of moving images) are realized. The display control unit 123 transmits a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the image display device 5. Output. In this way, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative symbol in the variation of the decorative symbol. Further, the first time is reset to the variable display control timer (step 109SGS312).

Further, when the variable display control timer is not timer-out (step 109SGS310; N), after the execution of step 109SGS312, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display time timer is timer-out (step 109SGS313). .. If the variable display time timer is out of the timer, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 109SGS315). Even if the variable display time timer is not out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is in the ON state (step 109SGS314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set as a special figure. The value is updated according to the wait process (step S173) (step 109SGS315). Even if the variable display time timer is not out of the timer, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, the fluctuation pattern specification command that indicates a long fluctuation time due to noise between the boards. Is received, the variable display of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variable display time has elapsed (at the end of the variable display of the special symbol).

In the process table used for the variable display control of the decorative symbol, the process data during the variable display of the decorative symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variable display time of the decorative symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the process of step 109SGS306 times out, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and variable display control of the decorative symbol based on the process table. Is finished.

Next, the operation mode of each effect device during the reach effect of the super reach α1, the super reach α2, the super reach β1, and the super reach β2 in the feature unit 109SG will be described. The effect mode of the variable display will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-27 to 11-30.

First, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28, regarding the variable display of the super reach α1 and the super reach α2, when the reach production of the super reach α1 and the super reach α2 is started, the first enlarged display period , The character image displayed on the image display device 5 in the second enlarged display period and the third enlarged display period (in the case of the reach effect of the super reach α1, the reach effect of the ally character A and the enemy character A, and the reach effect of the super reach α2). If so, the enlarged display of the ally character A and the enemy character B) is executed.

Specifically, in the first enlarged display period, the character image is enlarged from the normal display magnification (1 times) to the display magnification m1 at a constant speed, and in the second enlarged display period, the character image is displayed from the display magnification m1. The image is magnified at a constant speed up to a magnification of m2, and in the third magnified display period, the character image is magnified at a constant speed from the display magnification m2 to the display magnification m3. Then, after the third enlarged display period ends, the display magnification of the character image is maintained at m3 for a predetermined period, and the display magnification of the character image is returned to the normal display magnification at the timing when the predetermined period elapses. ..

In the feature unit 109SG, the first enlarged display period, the second enlarged display period, and the third enlarged display period are all periods of the same length. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28, the difference between the display magnifications is the largest between the normal display magnification and the display magnification m1, and the difference between the display magnification m2 and the display magnification m3. Is the smallest. That is, in the feature unit 109SG, the enlargement speed of the character image is set to be the fastest in the first enlargement display period and the slowest in the third enlargement display period (character image enlargement speed: 1st enlarged display period> 2nd enlarged display period> 3rd enlarged display period). In the feature unit 109SG, "fast enlargement speed" means that the enlargement ratio of the image per unit time is large.

Hereinafter, in the feature unit 109SG, the period T2, the third enlarged display period, and the character image are the combined period (the period for executing the movable body motion suggestion effect) of the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period described above. A period including a predetermined period for maintaining the display magnification at m3 may be referred to as a period T3.

As shown in FIGS. 11-27, during the reach production of the super reach α1 and the super reach α2, if the variable display result is a big hit, the variable display ends from the end timing of the period T3 to the end timing of the variable display. As an effect of notifying that the variable display result is a big hit, the first movable body 109SG401 is moved from the retracted position to the effected position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R are moved to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401. After moving to a close position (after changing the movable body unit 109SG400 from the first state to the third state), after a while, the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R are each. The movable body operation effect A for moving the movable body unit 109SG400 to the retracted position (changing the movable body unit 109SG400 from the third state to the first state) is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 11-28, if the variable display result is out of alignment during the reach production of the super reach α1 and the super reach α2, from the end timing of the period T3 to the end timing of the variable display. By not operating the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R, the deviation notification effect for notifying that the variable display result is out of order is executed.

Hereinafter, in the feature unit 109SG, the execution period of the movable body effect A and the out-of-order notification effect may be referred to as a period T4. For these periods T2 to T4, the period T3 is the shortest period and the period T4 is the longest period (length of period T2 to period T4: period T4> period T2> period T3).

Further, during the reach effect of the super reach α1 and the super reach α2, the effect image is also displayed on the image display device 5 as the movable body motion suggestion effect A and the movable body motion effect A (only when the variable display result is a big hit). ..

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28, in the image display device 5, the first movable body extends over the above-mentioned period T2 (first enlarged display period and second enlarged display period). A movable body motion suggestion effect A in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward the 109SG401 at a speed V1 is executed.

Further, when the variable display result is a big hit, as a part of the above-mentioned movable body operation effect A, a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are imaged from the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V2 over a period T4. It moves (spreads) toward the edge of the display device 5. The absolute value of the velocity V2 is larger than the absolute value of the velocity V1. That is, the movable body motion effect A in the feature unit 109SG is also an effect in which the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S moves at a higher speed than the movable body motion suggestion effect A.

Further, during the reach production of the super reach α1 and the super reach α2, the light emission of the movable body LED 109SG495 is also executed. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28, the movable body LED109SG495 has the above-mentioned period T2 (first enlarged display period and second enlarged display period) and the middle of the period T3 (more accurately). Makes the movable body LED 109SG495 emit light at the brightness C1 from the start timing of the first enlarged display period to the end timing of the third enlarged display period). Further, when the variable display result is a big hit, the movable body LED 109SG495 is caused to emit light at the luminance C2, which is higher than the luminance C1, over the period T4.

In addition, during the reach production of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, it is possible to output four types of production sounds such as BGM, SE (sound effect), operation suggestion sound, and jackpot notification sound of music, etc. from the speakers 8L and 8R. The type of sound that is output differs depending on the time during the reach production.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28, the BGM is an effect sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R from the start of the variable display, and is from the speakers 8L and 8R only during the period T3. Output is stopped. That is, the output of the BGM in the reach effect is executed from the start timing of the reach effect to the end timing of the period T2 and over the period T4.

Further, the SE (sound effect) is a directing sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R from the start of the variable display like the BGM, but unlike the BGM, there is no period during which the output from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. .. That is, the output of SE in the reach effect is executed over the entire reach effect.

The motion suggestion sound is a sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a part of the movable body motion suggestion effect A. That is, the motion suggestion sound is output only in the period T2 which is the execution period of the movable body motion suggestion effect A, and is not output in other periods. The jackpot notification sound is a sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a part of the movable body operation effect A. That is, the jackpot notification sound is output only in the period T4, which is the execution period of the movable body motion effect A when the variable display result is a jackpot, and is not output in other periods.

As shown in FIGS. 11-29 and 11-30, regarding the variable display of the super reach β1 and the super reach β2, when the reach production of the super reach β1 and the super reach β2 is started, the first enlarged display period, the first Character image displayed on the image display device 5 during the 2 magnified display period and the 3rd magnified display period (if the reach effect of the super reach β1, the ally character B and the enemy character A, and the reach effect of the super reach β2) Enlarged display of ally character B and enemy character B) is executed.

After that, the enlarged display of the character image in the variable display of the super reach β1 and the super reach β2, the light emission mode of the movable LED 109SG495, the output of the BGM, SE, the operation suggestion sound, and the jackpot notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R are shown in FIG. 11-. The description of the same embodiment as the variable display of the super reach α1 and the super reach α2 shown in 27 and FIGS. 11-28 will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 11-29, during the reach production of super reach β1 and super reach β2, if the variable display result is a big hit, it is variable from the end timing of the period T3 to the end timing of the variable display. As an effect of notifying that the display result is a big hit, the first movable body 109SG401 is moved from the retracted position to the effected position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R are moved to the close position of the first movable body 109SG401. After moving (after changing the movable body unit 109SG400 from the first state to the third state), after a while, the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R are moved to the respective retracted positions. The movable body motion effect B to be moved (changes the movable body unit 109SG400 from the third state to the first state) is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 11-30, during the reach production of super reach β1 and super reach β2, if the variable display result is out of alignment, from the end timing of the period T3 to the end timing of the variable display. By not operating the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R, the deviation notification effect for notifying that the variable display result is out of order is executed. The movable body effect B is an effect that is executed over the period T4 as in the above-mentioned movable body effect A and the out-of-order notification effect.

Further, during the reach production of the super reach β1 and the super reach β2, as shown in FIGS. 11-29 and 11-30, the above-mentioned period T2 (first enlarged display period and second enlarged display period) is extended. The movable body motion suggestion effect B for repeatedly moving (reciprocating) the first movable body 109SG401 between the retracted position and the suggested position is executed. The period T1 required for one reciprocating movement between the retracted position and the suggested position of the first movable body 109SG401 in the movable body motion suggestion effect B is shorter than the above-mentioned period T3 (the period T1 is shorter than the above-mentioned period T3. Length of period T1 to period T4: period T4> period T2> period T3> period T1).

As described above, in the variable display of super reach α1, super reach α2, super reach β1, and super reach β2, the movable body motion suggestion effect is executed during the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period. During the third enlarged display period, the movable body motion suggestion effect is not executed. Further, in the first enlarged display period, the second enlarged display period, and the third enlarged display period, the first enlarged display period has the fastest enlargement speed of the character image (the enlargement rate of the image per unit time is large), and the third. The enlargement display period is set to the slowest enlargement speed of the character image (the enlargement ratio of the image per unit time is small).

Next, a display mode of the reach effect on the image display device 5 in the variable display of the super reach α1, the super reach α2, the super reach β1, and the super reach β2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-31 to 11-39.

First, as shown in FIGS. 11-31 (A) and 11-31 (B), after a while after the variable display of any one of super reach α1, super reach α2, super reach β1, and super reach β2 is started. , The decorative symbol displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R stops at a combination indicating reach. Then, when a predetermined period elapses in the reach state, if the variable display is the variable display of the super reach α1, the battle effect of the ally character A and the enemy character A is started as the reach effect (FIGS. 11-31 (C). ) And FIG. 11-32 (A), if the variable display is the variable display of Super Reach α2, the battle effect of the ally character A and the enemy character B is started as the reach effect (FIG. 11-31 (D) and FIG. (See FIGS. 11-34 (A)) If the variable display is the variable display of Super Reach β1, a battle effect between the ally character B and the enemy character A is started as a reach effect (FIGS. 11-31 (E) and 11). -36 (A)), if the variable display is the variable display of Super Reach β2, the battle effect between the ally character B and the enemy character B is started as the reach effect (FIGS. 11-31 (F) and 11-. 38 (A)).

At the start of the reach effect of these super reach, the decorative symbols displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R are the left and right upper ends of the display area of the image display device 5. The decorative symbol displayed in the display area 5Cni of the "middle" decorative symbol is temporarily invisible.

As shown in FIGS. 11-32 (A) and 11-32 (B), when the latter half of the battle effect, which is the reach effect of the super reach α1, is approached, as shown in FIG. 11-32 (C), allies The display of the moving image in which the character A attacks the enemy character A is started. In the moving image, as shown in FIGS. 11-32 (C) to 11-32 (F), the ally character A is used as the first enlarged display period, the second enlarged display period, and the third enlarged display period described above. When a melee attack is to be applied to the enemy character A, the images of the ally character A and the enemy character A are enlarged and displayed.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period (FIGS. 11-32 (D) to 11-32 (F)), the images of the ally character A and the enemy character A are the first in the image display device 5. It is displayed with a lower contrast than before the enlarged display period (FIGS. 11-32 (A) to 11-32 (C)), and is duplicated in the images of the ally character A and the enemy character A having these low contrasts. , An image (movable body motion suggestion effect A) in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1 is displayed. At this time, since the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S is displayed with the same contrast as before the first enlarged display period, the player can see that the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1. It is easier to recognize how it moves toward.

Further, during the first magnified display period to the third magnified display period, light emission at the brightness C1 of the movable body LED 109SG495 provided in the first movable body 109SG401 is also executed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-32 (E) to 11-32 (F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the ally character A and the enemy character A are displayed at a display magnification m3 over a predetermined period. Display at. During the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 is not emitted.

As shown in FIGS. 11-33 (H) and 11-33 (I), when the variable display result is a big hit, the ally character A and the enemy are in the central portion of the image display device 5 as the movable body motion effect A. The explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed overlapping with the image of the character A, and a plurality of star-shaped images are displayed so as to move from the center of the image display device 5 toward the edge of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. The effect image 109SG005S is displayed.

Further, at this time, the first movable body 109SG401 moves from the retracted position to the effect position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R move to the left and right close positions of the first movable body 109SG401 moved to the effect position. (The movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the first state to the third state). That is, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed behind the first movable body 109SG401, and the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed so as to move toward the edge of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. To.

After that, after the operation of each movable body is completed (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), the first movable body after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 is completed. Movie that the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to each retracted position is completed, the attack of the ally character A hits the enemy character A in the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. Is executed, and it is notified that the jackpot game state is controlled. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol (the decorative symbol displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5C on the “right”) is displayed as a numerical value corresponding to the variable display result being a big hit. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, the image display device 5 stops while swinging at the center of the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display of the special symbol ends (the small symbol displayed at the right end of the image display device 5 stops at the combination indicating the jackpot), the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is out of alignment, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 (J) and 11-33 (K), the attack of the enemy character A on the image display device 5 is an ally as an out-of-order notification effect. The display of the action of hitting the character A and defeating the ally character is executed, and the fact that the jackpot game state is not controlled (the fact that it is out of the game) is notified. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol (the decorative symbol displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5C on the “right”) is slow as a numerical value corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is out of order (FIG. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of the big hit shown in 11-33 (I), the image display device 5 stops while swinging at the center of the image display device 5.

As shown in FIGS. 11-34 (A) and 11-34 (B), the latter half of the battle effect (reach effect) as the reach effect of the super reach α2 is shown in FIG. 11-34 (C). As a result, the display of the moving image in which the ally character A attacks the enemy character B is started. In the moving image, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 (C) to 11-34 (F), the ally character A is used as the first enlarged display period, the second enlarged display period, and the third enlarged display period described above. When a melee attack is to be applied to the enemy character B, the images of the ally character A and the enemy character B are enlarged and displayed.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period (FIGS. 11-34 (D) to 11-34 (F)), the images of the ally character A and the enemy character B are first in the image display device 5. It is displayed at a lower contrast than before the enlarged display period (FIGS. 11-34 (A) to 11-34 (C)), and is duplicated in the images of the ally character A and the enemy character B having these low contrasts. , An image (movable body motion suggestion effect A) in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1 is displayed. At this time, since the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S is displayed with the same contrast as before the first enlarged display period, the player can see that the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1. It is easier to recognize how it moves toward.

Further, during the first magnified display period to the third magnified display period, light emission at the brightness C1 of the movable body LED 109SG495 provided in the first movable body 109SG401 is also executed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 (F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the ally character A and the enemy character B are displayed at the display magnification m3 over a predetermined period. During the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 is not emitted.

As shown in FIGS. 11-35 (G) to 11-35 (I), when the variable display result is a big hit, the ally character A and the enemy are in the central portion of the image display device 5 as the movable body motion effect A. The explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed overlapping with the image of the character B, and a plurality of star-shaped images are displayed so as to move from the center of the image display device 5 toward the edge of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. The effect image 109SG005S is displayed.

Further, at this time, the first movable body 109SG401 moves from the retracted position to the effect position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R move to the left and right close positions of the first movable body 109SG401 moved to the effect position. (The movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the first state to the third state). That is, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed behind the first movable body 109SG401, and the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed so as to move toward the edge of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. To.

After that, after the operation of each movable body is completed (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), the first movable body after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 is completed. Movie that the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to each retracted position is completed, the attack of the ally character A hits the enemy character B in the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. Is executed, and it is notified that the jackpot game state is controlled. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol (the decorative symbol displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5C on the “right”) is displayed as a numerical value corresponding to the variable display result being a big hit. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, the image display device 5 stops while swinging at the center of the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display of the special symbol ends (the small symbol displayed at the right end of the image display device 5 stops at the combination indicating the jackpot), the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is out of order, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (J) and 11-35 (K), the attack of the enemy character B on the image display device 5 is an ally as an out-of-order notification effect. The display of the action of hitting the character A and defeating the ally character is executed, and the fact that the jackpot game state is not controlled (the fact that it is out of the game) is notified. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol (the decorative symbol displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5C on the “right”) is slow as a numerical value corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is out of order (FIG. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of the big hit shown in 11-33 (I), the image display device 5 stops while swinging at the center of the image display device 5.

As shown in FIGS. 11-36 (A) and 11-36 (B), when the latter half of the battle effect (reach effect) is approached as the reach effect of the super reach β1, as shown in FIG. 11-36 (C). At the same time, the display of the moving image in which the ally character B attacks the enemy character A is started. In the moving image, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 (C) to 11-36 (F), the ally character B is used as the first enlarged display period, the second enlarged display period, and the third enlarged display period described above. When a melee attack is to be applied to the enemy character A, the images of the ally character B and the enemy character A are enlarged and displayed.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period, the movement between the retracted position and the suggested position of the first movable body 109SG401 is repeatedly executed as the movable body motion suggestion effect B (movable body unit). The change from the first state to the second state and the change from the second state to the first state of the 109SG400 are repeatedly executed).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 (D) and 11-36 (E), the effect image 109SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5 during the enlarged display period of the images of the ally character B and the enemy character A. The effect image 109SG005X emphasizes the enlarged display of the images of the ally character B and the enemy character A.

Further, during the first magnified display period to the third magnified display period, light emission at the brightness C1 of the movable body LED 109SG495 provided in the first movable body 109SG401 is also executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-36 (F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the ally character B and the enemy character A are displayed at the display magnification m3 over a predetermined period. During the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 is not emitted.

As shown in FIGS. 11-37 (G) to 11-37 (I), when the variable display result is a big hit, the ally character B and the enemy are in the center of the image display device 5 as the movable body motion effect B. The explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed overlapping with the image of the character A.

Further, at this time, the first movable body 109SG401 moves from the retracted position to the effect position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R move to the left and right close positions of the first movable body 109SG401 moved to the effect position. (The movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the first state to the third state). That is, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed behind the first movable body 109SG401.

After that, after the operation of each movable body is completed (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), the first movable body after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 is completed. Movie that the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to each retracted position is completed, the attack of the ally character B hits the enemy character A in the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. Is executed, and it is notified that the jackpot game state is controlled. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol (the decorative symbol displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5C on the “right”) is displayed as a numerical value corresponding to the variable display result being a big hit. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, the image display device 5 stops while swinging at the center of the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display of the special symbol ends (the small symbol displayed at the right end of the image display device 5 stops at the combination indicating the jackpot), the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is out of alignment, as shown in FIGS. 11-37 (J) and 11-37 (K), the attack of the enemy character A on the image display device 5 is an ally as an out-of-order notification effect. The display of the action of hitting the character B and defeating the ally character is executed, and the fact that the jackpot game state is not controlled (the fact that it is out of the game) is notified. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol (the decorative symbol displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5C on the “right”) is slow as a numerical value corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is out of order (FIG. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of the big hit shown in 11-33 (I), the image display device 5 stops while swinging at the center of the image display device 5.

As shown in FIGS. 11-38 (A) and 11-38 (B), when the latter half of the battle effect (reach effect) is approached as the reach effect of the super reach β2, as shown in FIG. 11-38 (C). At the same time, the display of the moving image in which the ally character B attacks the enemy character B is started. In the moving image, as shown in FIGS. 11-38 (C) to 11-38 (F), the ally character B is used as the first enlarged display period, the second enlarged display period, and the third enlarged display period described above. When a melee attack is to be applied to the enemy character B, the images of the ally character B and the enemy character B are enlarged and displayed.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period, the movement between the retracted position and the suggested position of the first movable body 109SG401 is repeatedly executed as the movable body motion suggestion effect B (movable body unit). The change from the first state to the second state and the change from the second state to the first state of the 109SG400 are repeatedly executed).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-38 (D) and 11-38 (E), the effect image 109SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5 during the enlarged display period of the images of the ally character B and the enemy character A. The effect image 109SG005X emphasizes the enlarged display of the images of the ally character B and the enemy character A.

Further, during the first magnified display period to the third magnified display period, light emission at the brightness C1 of the movable body LED 109SG495 provided in the first movable body 109SG401 is also executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-38 (F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the ally character B and the enemy character B are displayed at the display magnification m3 over a predetermined period. During the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 is not emitted.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-39 (G) to 11-39 (I), when the variable display result is a big hit, the ally character B in the central portion of the image display device 5 is used as the movable body motion effect B. The explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed overlapping with the image of the enemy character B, and a plurality of stars move from the center of the image display device 5 toward the edge of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. The type effect image 109SG005S is displayed.

Further, at this time, the first movable body 109SG401 moves from the retracted position to the effect position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R move to the left and right close positions of the first movable body 109SG401 moved to the effect position. (The movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the first state to the third state). That is, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed behind the first movable body 109SG401.

After that, after the operation of each movable body is completed (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), the first movable body after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 is completed. Movie that the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to each retracted position is completed, the attack of the ally character B hits the enemy character B in the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. Is executed, and it is notified that the jackpot game state is controlled. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol (the decorative symbol displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5C on the “right”) is displayed as a numerical value corresponding to the variable display result being a big hit. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, the image display device 5 stops while swinging at the center of the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display of the special symbol ends (the small symbol displayed at the right end of the image display device 5 stops at the combination indicating the jackpot), the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is out of order, as shown in FIGS. 11-39 (J) and 11-39 (K), the attack of the enemy character B on the image display device 5 is an ally as an out-of-order notification effect. The display of the action of hitting the character B and defeating the ally character is executed, and the fact that the jackpot game state is not controlled (the fact that it is out of the game) is notified.
At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol (the decorative symbol displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5C on the “right”) is slow as a numerical value corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is out of order (FIG. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of the big hit shown in 11-33 (I), the image display device 5 stops while swinging at the center of the image display device 5.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 to 11-39, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 109SG displays the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 while the movable body motion suggestion effect B is being executed. On the other hand, during the execution of the movable body motion effect B, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed on the image display device 5, so that the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B displays the images of the ally character and the enemy character during the reach effect. Since the magnified display and the effect of the movable body motion effect B by the movable body (first movable body 109SG401, second movable body 109SG402L, third movable body 109SG402R) can be made more conspicuous, the game entertainment can be improved.

That is, the gaming machine related to the feature unit 109SG is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Movable bodies (for example, first movable body 109SG401, second movable body 109SG402L, third movable body 109SG402R) and
A specific effect (for example, a movable body operation effect A or a movable body operation effect B) for notifying an effect result by operating the movable body, and the movable body being repeatedly operated before the specific effect is executed. A suggestion effect (for example, a movable body motion suggestion effect A or a movable body motion suggestion effect B) suggesting that the specific effect is executed, and an effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the specific effect are shown in the figure. The part that executes the variable display effect processing shown in 11-26) and
Equipped with
The effect executing means is
When the suggestion effect is executed, the effect image for the movable body is not displayed, while when the specific effect is executed, the effect image for the movable body is displayed (for example, FIGS. 11-36 to 11-39 are shown. As described above, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is not displayed on the image display device 5 while the movable body motion suggestion effect B is being executed, while the explosion effect image 109SG005B is not displayed on the image display device 5 while the movable body operation effect B is being executed. The part that displays),
While the specific image is displayed while the suggestion effect is being executed, the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 and 11-38, during the reach effect of the super reach β1. If so, the ally character B and the enemy character A are displayed, and the part where the ally character B and the enemy character A are enlarged and displayed, and the ally character B and the enemy character B are displayed during the reach production of the super reach β2. The part that is displayed and the ally character B and the enemy character B are enlarged and displayed),
When the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed, the effect image for the specific image can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 and 11-38, the image display device during the enlarged display period. Part where the effect image 109SG005X is displayed in 5),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-25, the variable display of the super reach β2 in which the ally character B and the enemy character B are displayed during the reach effect is different from that of the ally character B during the reach effect. The part where the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of Super Reach β1 where the enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect executing means is different from the update cycle of the specific image and the effect image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is different. The update cycle of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms, whereas it is 1 ms).
It is characterized by that.

According to this feature, the effect image can make the enlarged display of the specific image and the staging operation of the movable body more conspicuous, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(Explanation of means related to feature part 054AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 054AK is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A movable body (for example, the first movable body 054AK001) that can move to the first position and at least a second position different from the first position.
A movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing an operation process) and
It is provided with an effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the first movable body operation control process of step 054AKS032) capable of transmitting information for operating the movable body to the movable body control means according to the effect result. ,
The movable body control means controls the operation of the movable body based on the information transmitted from the staging control means (for example, executes an operation in response to an instruction in the operation process in FIGS. 11-13).
The staging control means
The first information that causes the movable body to move from the first position to the second position,
It is possible to transmit second information that causes the movable body to be operated from a predetermined position in a predetermined direction and then to be returned to the predetermined position a plurality of times (for example, a first normal operation command and a backlash operation command can be transmitted). There, etc.),
The movable body control means is
When the movable body is in the first position when the second information is received, the operation control based on the second information is not performed (for example, when it is determined Yes in the process of step 054AKS072, the operation process is performed. (Exit, etc.),
When the movable body is in the second position when the second information is received, the operation control based on the second information is performed (for example, the process of step 054AKS073 is executed).
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the motion control can be performed according to the type of information and the position of the movable body, and the motion control of the movable body can be suitably performed.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The movable body control means also performs motion control based on the second information even when the movable body is in a third position different from the first position and the second position when the second information is received. (For example, rattling operation is performed even at the intermediate position 1 and the intermediate position 2),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the backlash movement can be performed at a plurality of positions, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The movable body includes a plurality of movable portions, and the operating direction differs depending on the movable portion (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (C), the movable portion 054AK002 and the movable portion 054AK002A operate in the same direction. , Movable part 054AK002B moves in different directions, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by operating a plurality of movable parts.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The movable body control means also performs motion control based on the second information even when the movable body is in a third position different from the first position and the second position when the second information is received. (For example, rattling operation is performed even at the intermediate position 1 and the intermediate position 2),
The direction of the movable body that operates in the motion control based on the second information is common between the case where the movable body is in the second position and the case where the movable body is in the third position (for example, intermediate position 1, intermediate position). 2. In either case of the advance position, the first movable body 054AK001 is rattled in the initial position direction, etc.),.
You may do so.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The movable body control means is
Even when the movable body is in the first position and the third position different from the second position when the second information is received, the operation control based on the second information is performed (for example, the intermediate position 1 or the middle). (Rattling operation even at position 2 etc.),
When it is specified by the movable body control means that the movable body has moved to the third position, the movement control based on the second information is performed (for example, the first movable body 054AK001 is initially driven by the drive motor). If it is determined that it is not in the position, it will play back, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the movable body is loosely operated in a state of high reliability when the movable body is loosely operated, the reliability of the operation can be ensured.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
Further equipped with a detection means (for example, push sensor 35B) capable of detecting the movement of the player during the detection valid period.
The effect control means moves the movable body from the first position to the second position in the second position direction based on the detection means detecting the movement of the player during the detection valid period. Unit operation information for performing an operation with a unit operation amount smaller than the amount can be transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, the process of step 054AKS046 is executed).
The movable body control means is
Based on the first information, the movable body is controlled to accelerate to reach the first speed, and the movable body is operated in the second position direction (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)). In the case of normal operation, accelerate to the first speed, etc.),
Based on the unit movement information, the movable body is made to move the unit movement amount in the second position direction at a second speed slower than the first speed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (B)). In the case of single operation, operate at the second speed, which is slower than the first speed),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, when the movable body is finely operated, the control load is suppressed by operating the movable body without accelerating, and the drive motor is prevented from stepping out, which may cause a malfunction in the operation of the movable body. It can be reduced.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The movable body control means accelerates to the first speed based on the first information, and then decelerates before reaching the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)). When the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated, after accelerating to the first speed, the operating speed of the first movable body 054AK001 is decelerated before reaching the advance position, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load when stopping at the advanced position, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and the failure of the movable body due to the reaction.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (6) or (7) above,
The staging control means transmits the unit motion information a plurality of times based on the detection means detecting the player's motion a plurality of times, and after the movable body reaches the second position, the unit motion. Do not send information (for example, if the operation position is the advance position, if the advance position is reached within the detection valid period, the single operation command is not transmitted, etc.)
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since unnecessary control is suppressed, it is possible to prevent irregular operation from being performed.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8) above.
When the movable body is operated from a position other than the first position to the first position, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated (for example, even when the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated, it is operated as a single unit. Also in this case, when the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated to the initial position, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the movable body can be smoothly retracted to the initial position.

(Explanation of means relating to feature part 055AK)
The feature portion 054AK includes the following feature portion 055AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 055AK is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A detection means (for example, push sensor 35B) capable of detecting the movement of the player during the detection validity period, and
A movable body (for example, the first movable body 054AK001) that can move to the first position and at least a second position different from the first position.
A movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing an operation process) and
The effect control means (for example, the first movable body operation control process of step 054AKS032) capable of executing the specific effect and transmitting information for operating the movable body to the movable body control means according to the effect result of the specific effect. CPU 120 for staging control to be executed, etc.)
The movable body control means controls the operation of the movable body based on the information transmitted from the staging control means (for example, executes an operation in response to an instruction in the operation process in FIGS. 11-13).
The movable to a plurality of result positions including a third position between the first position and the second position and a fourth position different from the third position in the specific effect according to the effect result of the specific effect. Move the body (for example, move to intermediate position 1 or intermediate position 2 as the operating position).
Based on the fact that the detection means detects the movement of the player during the detection valid period before moving the movable body to the result position in the specific effect, the movable body is moved to the second position direction. It is possible to execute a unit operation for performing an operation with a unit operation amount smaller than the movement amount from the first position to the second position a plurality of times (for example, the process of step 054AKS079 can be executed).
The staging control means
Based on the detection means detecting the movement of the player during the detection valid period in the specific effect, the unit movement information for causing the movable body to operate in the unit is transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, in step 054AKS051). Execute processing, etc.),
When the movable body has not reached the result position when the detection valid period in the specific effect has elapsed, the difference amount corresponding to the difference between the result position and the operation amount operated by the unit operation. (For example, the process of step 054AKS054 is executed), the difference operation information for causing the operation of is transmitted to the movable body control means.
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the motion control can be performed according to the position of the movable body, and the motion control of the movable body can be suitably performed.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When the detection means detects the movement of the player during the detection effective period after the movable body reaches the result position in the specific effect, the effect control means moves the movable body from a predetermined position to a predetermined direction. Information for performing the operation of returning to the predetermined position after the operation is transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, the process of step 054AKS046 is executed).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest that the movable body moves due to the backlash movement, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
Further equipped with light emitting means (for example, a movable lamp)
When the detection means detects the movement of the player during the detection valid period after the movable body reaches the result position in the specific effect, the movement is the same as when the movable body is operated by the unit movement. Make the light emitting means emit light (for example, make the movable body lamp emit light in the same manner as in the case of single operation even during backlash operation).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest that the movable body moves due to the backlash movement, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The detection means invalidates the detection of the player's movement during the movement of the movable body (for example, if it is determined to be Yes in step 054AKS042, the first movable body movement control process is terminated, etc.).
You may do so.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
When the movable body reaches the specific result position in the detection valid period, the specific effect is terminated (for example, when the operating position is the advanced position, when No is determined in step 054AKS049, the first movable body is used as it is. (End operation control processing, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the player has moved to the advanced position.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The staging control means can transmit first information for operating the movable body from the first position to the second position (for example, executing the process of step 054AKS046).
The movable body control means is
Based on the first information, the movable body is controlled to accelerate to reach the first speed, and the movable body is operated in the second position direction (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)). In the case of normal operation, accelerate to the first speed, etc.),
Based on the unit movement information, the movable body is made to move the unit movement amount in the second position direction at a second speed slower than the first speed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (B)). In the case of single operation, operate at the second speed, which is slower than the first speed),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, when the movable body is finely operated, the control load is suppressed by operating the movable body without accelerating, and the drive motor is prevented from stepping out, which may cause a malfunction in the operation of the movable body. It can be reduced.

(7) The gaming machine according to (6) above.
The movable body control means accelerates to the first speed based on the first information, and then decelerates before reaching the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)). When the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated, after accelerating to the first speed, the operating speed of the first movable body 054AK001 is decelerated before reaching the advance position, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load when stopping at the advanced position, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and the failure of the movable body due to the reaction.

(8) The gaming machine according to (6) or (7) above.
The staging control means transmits the unit motion information a plurality of times based on the detection means detecting the player's motion a plurality of times, and after the movable body reaches the second position, the unit motion. Do not send information (for example, if the operation position is the advance position, if the advance position is reached within the detection valid period, the single operation command is not transmitted, etc.)
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since unnecessary control is suppressed, it is possible to prevent irregular operation from being performed.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8) above.
When the movable body is operated from a position other than the first position to the first position, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated (for example, even when the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated, it is operated as a single unit. Also in this case, when the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated to the initial position, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the movable body can be smoothly retracted to the initial position.

(Explanation of means related to feature part 056AK)
The feature portion 054AK includes the following feature portion 056AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 056AK is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A first movable body (for example, the first movable body 054AK001, etc.) that can move to the first position and a second position different from the first position.
A second movable body (for example, a second movable body 054AK003) that can move to a third position and a fourth position different from the third position.
A movable body control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing an operation process) that controls the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body, and the like.
A staging control means capable of transmitting information for operating the first movable body or the second movable body to the movable body control means according to the effect result (for example, the first movable body operation control process in step 054AKS032 or the first of step 054AKS034). 2 CPU 120 for staging control that executes the motion control process of the movable body, etc.)
The movable body control means controls the movements of the first movable body and the second movable body based on the information transmitted from the staging control means (for example, in response to an instruction in the movement processing in FIGS. 11-13). Perform actions, etc.),
When the first movable body moves to the second position, the second movable body is not in the third position, and when the second movable body moves to the fourth position, the first movable body moves. When not in the first position, the first movable body and the second movable body may interfere with each other (for example, the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 interfere with each other).
The staging control means
First information (for example, a first normal operation command) for operating the first movable body from the first position to the second position, and
Second information (for example, a second normal operation command, etc.) for operating the second movable body from the third position to the fourth position, and
Third information (for example, a first evasion operation command) for operating the first movable body from a position different from the first position to the first position, and
Fourth information (for example, a second evasion operation command) for operating the second movable body from a position different from the third position to the third position, and
At least one of the above can be transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, the first movable body motion control process or the second movable body motion control process is executed).
If the first movable body is not in the first position when the second movable body is operated from the third position to the fourth position, the second information is transmitted after the third information is transmitted (the second information is transmitted). In the process of step 054AKS067, the operation process is executed together with the first save operation command, the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position, and then the process of step 054AKS065 is executed, etc.).
If the second movable body is not in the third position when the first movable body is operated from the first position to the second position, the first information is not transmitted (for example, the first movable body in step 054AKS041). When it is determined that the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position when the body 054AK001 is operated, the first movable body movement control process is terminated, etc.).
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the movable body having a high priority can be reliably operated, and the movable body can be suitably controlled.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
It can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, it can be controlled to a jackpot game state),
When the second movable body operates, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first movable body operates (the second movable body 054AK003 is a specific effect of the effect pattern of the pattern 1). Operates only when is executed, and the effect pattern of the pattern 1 is an effect pattern of confirming a big hit, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to raise the priority of the movable body that operates when the advantage is high and to visually recognize that the advantage is high.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The time for the second movable body to move from the third position to the fourth position is longer than the time for the first movable body to move from the first position to the second position (for example, FIG. As shown in 11-14 (A), the operation period from the initial position to the advance position (the period of the first movable body advance and the second movable body advance in the figure) is the second movable body rather than the first movable body 054AK001. 054AK003 is longer, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, even if the first movable body is operated to the initial position and then the second movable body is operated, the second movable body can be suitably operated without disturbing the production period. ..

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The second movable body operates from the third position to the fourth position and then waits at the fourth position, and the waiting time is such that the first movable body moves from the second position to the first position. It is longer than the time to return to the position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-14 (A), the waiting period of the second movable body 054AK003 is longer than the time to evacuate the first movable body 054AK001 from the advanced position to the initial position. Such),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, even if the first movable body is operated to the initial position and then the second movable body is operated, the second movable body can be suitably operated without disturbing the production period. ..

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The first movable body operates more frequently than the second movable body (for example, the first movable body 054AK001 has a higher operating frequency than the second movable body 054AK003).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling by operating the movable body having a low operation frequency with a high priority.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
Further equipped with a detection means (for example, push sensor 35B) capable of detecting the movement of the player during the detection valid period.
The effect control means moves the first movable body from the first position to the second position in the second position direction based on the detection means detecting the movement of the player during the detection valid period. Unit operation information that causes an operation with a unit operation amount smaller than the movement amount of the above can be transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, the process of step 054AKS046 is executed).
The movable body control means is
Based on the first information, the first movable body is controlled to accelerate to reach the first speed, and the first movable body is operated in the second position direction (for example, in FIG. 11-21 (A)). As shown, in the case of normal operation, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated),
Based on the second information, the first movable body is moved in the second position direction at a second speed slower than the first speed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (B)). In addition, in the case of single operation, it operates at the second speed, which is slower than the first speed),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, when the movable body is finely operated, the control load is suppressed by operating the movable body without accelerating, and the drive motor is prevented from stepping out, which may cause a malfunction in the operation of the movable body. It can be reduced.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The movable body control means accelerates to the first speed based on the first information, and then decelerates before reaching the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)). When the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated, after accelerating to the first speed, the operating speed of the first movable body 054AK001 is decelerated before reaching the advance position, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load when stopping at the advanced position, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and the failure of the movable body due to the reaction.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (6) or (7) above,
The staging control means transmits the unit motion information a plurality of times based on the detection means detecting the player's motion a plurality of times, and after the first movable body reaches the second position, the effect control means is described. Do not send unit operation information (for example, if the operation position is the advance position, if the advance position is reached within the detection valid period, the single operation command is not transmitted, etc.)
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since unnecessary control is suppressed, it is possible to prevent irregular operation from being performed.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8) above.
When the movable body is operated from a position other than the first position to the first position, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated (for example, even when the first movable body 054AK001 is normally operated, it is operated as a single unit. Also in this case, when the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated to the initial position, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the movable body can be smoothly retracted to the initial position.

(Relationship with other feature parts)
In the gaming machine related to the feature unit 054AK, when the first movable body 054AK001 is loosely operated, a specific image is displayed and the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed like the gaming machine related to the feature unit 109SG. When the image is gradually enlarged and displayed, the effect image for the specific image may be displayable. Further, as an effect different from the specific effect in the game machine related to the feature unit 054AK, the movable body motion suggestion effect A, the movable body motion suggestion effect B, the movable body operation effect A, and the movable body operation effect B are executed in the feature unit 109SG. It may be possible.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each characteristic part and the modified example described in the above basic explanation, the special variable winning ball device 7 always operates the big hit state or the small hit for the transition to the time saving state (high base state). Although the embodiment of transition via the state is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in all the pachinko gaming machines 1 described in the above basic description, each feature portion, and the modified example, for example. When the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the time-saving state (high base state) may be entered without operating the special variable winning ball device 7.

As the above-mentioned time-saving symbols, these time-saving symbols may be used as a part of the out-of-time symbol or as a part of the small hit symbol.

In addition, when performing lottery processing related to the derivation display of time-saving symbols, a lottery may be executed using a dedicated random number for time-saving symbol lottery in these lottery processes, or a lottery random number of a missed symbol or a big hit symbol. The lottery may be performed by using other random numbers such as a lottery random number, a small hit symbol lottery random number, a big hit lottery determination random number, and a fall lottery lottery random number.

Further, these time-saving symbols may be a plurality of types of symbols, and may be used in combination with other symbols such as a small hit symbol or a combination of symbols displayed as a missed symbol. In this case, it may be determined whether or not the time saving state is changed depending on the small hit symbol used together. However, if the time saving symbol is won, the presence or absence of the transition to the time saving state will not be drawn by lottery, and the number of time saving will not be drawn.

Further, in the case of drawing a time-saving symbol and the set value can be changed, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol does not change according to the set value, that is, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol in all the set values. Is the same, but the lottery probabilities of these time-saving symbols may be different between the first special figure and the second special figure.

Regarding the timing of random number acquisition when drawing a lottery for time-saving symbols, regardless of whether a dedicated random number is used or another random number is used, the start opening (first start winning opening, It may be at the time of winning the second start winning opening).

In addition, regarding the winning when the time-saving symbol is drawn, when using a dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number), the lottery result by the dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number) is used as the winning value, and the small hit symbol is used for the time-saving symbol lottery. When a random number is used, a specific small hit symbol random number value can be used as the winning value, and when a random number for the fall lottery judgment value is used for the lottery of the time-saving symbol, the random number for the fall lottery judgment value can be used as the winning value. A lottery using the above, for example, a time saving area may be provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7, and the passing of the game ball through the time saving area may be the winning of the time saving symbol.

In addition, when the lottery of the time saving symbol is performed using the structure and the small hit symbol is used together with the time saving symbol, the variable display number (time saving number) of the time saving state does not change depending on the presence or absence of passing through the time saving area. To.

In addition, regarding the winning when the time-saving symbol lottery is performed, the winning value is the specific missing symbol random number when the missing symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery, and the jackpot symbol random number is specified when the big hit symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery. The big hit symbol random number value can be used as the winning value. However, when these random values are used as winning values, the performances other than the jackpot probability differ depending on the setting, so it is possible only if the set value cannot be changed.

Further, the determination timing of the lottery result of the time-saving symbol may be executed at the timing after the big hit determination. In addition, the lottery of the time saving symbol is not executed in the time saving state (high base) or the high probability time regardless of the random number value used for the lottery, and is executed only in the low probability low base state. .. However, if the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the time-saving is already in the state, even if the number of times of time-saving is reset or the lottery is not performed, it may be determined for each gaming machine.

Further, regarding the number of time reductions when the time reduction symbol is derived and displayed, it is possible to have a plurality of predetermined number of time reductions according to the winning value (symbol) and the game state. In addition, it is possible to make the conditions for granting the time reduction different for each time saving symbol.

Further, when the number of time reductions differs depending on the time reduction symbol, the time reduction symbol distribution lottery can be changed between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

Further, even when the same time reduction symbol is derived and displayed, the number of time reductions given may be different depending on the game state at that time. However, it is required to be predetermined for the gaming state.

In addition, the lottery result of "0 times of time saving" can be included as the lottery result of the time saving symbol in the low probability low base state.

Further, the time-saving end symbol derivation lottery (time-saving end lottery) may be executed, and the number of time reductions may be set to the number of times until the time-saving end symbol is derived and displayed after the time reduction start, or until the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. That is, in principle, the number of time reductions may not be set and may be unlimited.

Further, the number of time reductions and the granting condition may be different between the time reduction state controlled by the time reduction symbol and the time reduction state controlled by the occurrence of a big hit.
Further, when the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the timing of being controlled to the time-saving state is the time when the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol has elapsed. However, in the case where a small hit symbol random number is used for the lottery of the time saving symbol, when the small hit is won and the time saving state is entered, the end time of the small hit operation is controlled to the time saving state.

Further, in the case of a lottery using the structure, the timing controlled to the time saving state is the timing at the end of the operation of the structure in the gaming state (for example, the small hit state) in which the structure is operated.
Further, in the case of a gaming machine (so-called a specified number of probability change machines (ST machines)) that is controlled to a high probability low base state over a predetermined variable display number after a big hit, the high probability low base state is reached when the game hall is opened. Therefore, the high-probability low-base state may be controlled to a time-saving state after the variable display of a predetermined number of times is executed and ended.

In addition, when the time saving limiter function is installed and the time saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of time saving limiters is updated. Further, the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol may be set to a time different from the symbol confirmation time of other symbols.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player during the detection validity period,
A movable body that can move to a first position and at least a second position different from the first position.
A movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body, and
It is provided with an effect control means capable of executing a specific effect and transmitting information for operating the movable body to the movable body control means according to the effect result of the specific effect.
The movable body control means controls the operation of the movable body based on the information transmitted from the staging control means.
The movable to a plurality of result positions including a third position between the first position and the second position and a fourth position different from the third position in the specific effect according to the effect result of the specific effect. Move your body,
Based on the fact that the detection means detects the movement of the player during the detection valid period before moving the movable body to the result position in the specific effect, the movable body is moved to the second position direction. It is possible to execute a unit operation that causes an operation with a unit operation amount smaller than the movement amount from the first position to the second position a plurality of times.
The staging control means
Based on the fact that the detection means detects the movement of the player during the detection valid period in the specific effect, the unit movement information for causing the movable body to operate in the unit is transmitted to the movable body control means.
When the movable body has not reached the result position when the detection valid period in the specific effect has elapsed, the difference amount corresponding to the difference between the result position and the operation amount operated by the unit operation. The difference operation information that causes the operation of is transmitted to the movable body control means,
When the movable body has not reached the result position when the detection valid period in the specific effect has elapsed, and if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the difference operation information is not transmitted to the movable body control means.
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