JP7224615B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a reel-type game machine (pachislot game machine).

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine such as a pachinko game machine has various configurations to enhance the enjoyment of the game. In recent years, for example, many pachinko game machines are provided with a movable decorative portion.

For example, Patent Literature 1 below discloses a gaming machine in which a movably provided decorative portion swings between a standby position and an advanced position.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2011-103991

By the way, in the conventional gaming machine such as the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there was a case where the amusement of the game was not enough. In other words, there is a possibility that the conventional game machine cannot sufficiently provide game interest, and there is room for improvement in order to provide higher game interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of providing a high degree of game amusement.

The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising a decorative portion having a first decorative surface and a second decorative surface,
The decorative part is
a first decorative portion having the first decorative surface and a second decorative portion having the second decorative surface;
A first decorative state in which the first decorative surface is located forward of the second decorative surface, and a second decorative state in which the second decorative surface is located forward of the first decorative surface. It is possible to switch between and by rotating operation around the rotation axis,
Both the first decorative surface and the second decorative surface face forward in both the first decorative state and the second decorative state.

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine capable of providing high game interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a perspective view when the gaming machine is viewed from the upper right front side. It is a front view of a game board unit provided in the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the display devices with which a game board unit is provided. It is a figure which shows the operation|movement aspect of the 2nd movable device with which the production|presentation unit of a game board unit is equipped. It is a front view (when a rotary decoration part is in a standby state) of the 1st movable device with which the production|presentation unit is provided. It is a front view of a 1st movable device (when a rotary decoration part is an advanced state). It is a front view of a rotary decoration part. It is a top view of a rotation decoration part. It is a figure explaining the rotation decoration production|presentation of a rotation decoration part. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a jackpot type determination table. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) A reach determination table. (C) Normal symbol hit determination table. (D) It is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a flowchart of game control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of production control side timer interrupt processing. 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode on a decoration surface in a rotating decoration effect; It is a figure which shows the modification of a decorative member.

A pachinko game machine which is one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko game machine as an example of the game machine will be explained as being the same as the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko game machine. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko game machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko game machine.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment. Also, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment has a gaming machine frame 2 that constitutes the outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The game machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21 and a front door 23. The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame that forms the outer shell of the game machine frame 2 . The inner frame 21 is a vertical rectangular frame to which the game board 1 (see FIG. 3) is attached. The front door 23 of this embodiment is arranged on the front side of the inner frame 21 and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1 . In this embodiment, the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 constitute the base frame portion of the game machine frame 2 , and the front door 23 constitutes the front frame portion of the game machine frame 2 .

Further, the front door 23 has a front frame 23m in which a game window is formed in the center. The game window portion of the front frame 23m is an opening penetrating in the front-rear direction, and is closed by attaching a transparent plate 23t. The transparent plate 23t may be made of transparent synthetic resin or glass.

The front door 23 has, as shown in FIG. 1, an upper unit 31, a right unit 32, and a left unit 33, which are decorative portions, on the front side. The upper unit 31 is provided above the transparent plate 23t and decorates the front upper portion of the gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23). The right unit 32 is provided on the right side of the transparent plate 23t and decorates the front right portion of the game machine frame 2 (front door 23). The left unit 33 is provided on the left side of the transparent plate 23t and decorates the front left portion of the gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23). The front frame 23m is provided with a large number of frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light in various colors. A speaker 52 composed of a right speaker 52R and a left speaker 52L capable of outputting sound is provided above the front frame 23m.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an upper plate 34 projecting greatly forward and a lower plate 35 arranged directly below the upper plate 34 are provided at the lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. A performance button device 40 and a select button device 42 are provided on the front side of the upper plate 34. - 特許庁The performance button device 40 has a performance button 40k that can be pressed downward. The select button device 42 has select buttons 42k that can be pressed downward at its front, rear, left, and right positions.

Further, a supply ball storage hole 34A capable of storing game balls is formed on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34 so as to avoid the performance button device 40 and the select button device 42. - 特許庁Game balls stored in the supply ball storage hole 34A are supplied to a shooting device 72 including a handle 72k. Further, the upper surface of the lower plate 35 is provided with a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing surplus game balls that cannot be stored in the supply ball storage hole 34A.

The handle 72k can be operated to drive the firing device 72, and is provided on the lower right side of the front door 23 in this embodiment. The handle 72k can cause the shooting device 72 to shoot game balls at a shooting intensity (shooting speed) corresponding to the rotation angle based on a rotation operation by the player.

The select button device 42 allows the player to adjust and select settings related to effects by operating the select button 42k. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the volume output from the speaker 52 can be adjusted. Also, the select button device 42 may be used, for example, to adjust the light intensity of the light-emitting member or to select an effect mode when a plurality of effect modes can be executed. Moreover, the setting related to such effects may be performed by the effect button device 40 .

The game machine frame 2 has a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The hinge portion 24 rotatably supports the outer frame 22, the inner frame 21, and the front door 23. As shown in FIG. The front door 23 is rotatable relative to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 by the hinge portion 24, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable relative to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23. ing. 1 and 2 show the gaming machine frame 2 in a closed state in which both the inner frame 21 and the front door 23 are closed. The front door 23 can be opened by being rotated away from the inner frame 21 from the closed state. In addition, the inner frame 21 can take an open state by being rotated in a direction away from the outer frame 22 from the closed state.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board unit YU. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board unit YU of this embodiment has a game board 1. As shown in FIG. The game board 1 is a plate-shaped member (for this reason, it is also called a game board), and is integrated with an effect unit EU provided on the back side thereof to constitute a game board unit YU. The game board unit YU is also provided with units for attaching various control boards, harnesses, and the like. The game board unit YU is fixed inside the game machine frame 2 by being attached to the inner frame 21 of the game machine frame 2 in the pachinko game machine PY1.

An opening 1A is formed near the approximate center of the game board 1 . Further, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially ring-shaped center decoration 61 along the opening 1A. The center decorative body 61 protrudes forward from the game board surface 1F, which is the front surface of the game board 1. - 特許庁An outer rail 62 and an inner rail 63 protruding forward are provided outside the center decorative body 61 on the game board surface 1F of the game board 1 . The outer rail 62 has a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decorative body 61 . The inner rail 63 is curved along the outer rail 62 and the center decoration 61 between the left portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decoration 61 .

On the game board surface 1F of the game board 1, a game area 6 is formed by a center decorative body 61, an outer rail 62, an inner rail 63, and the like. That is, the game board surface 1F of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and other areas by the center decorative body 61, the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63. FIG. A region surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a launching region 7 through which the launched game ball can travel toward the playing region 6 .

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the game area 6 is generally viewed by the players in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 with high frequency. The game area 6 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown). The game nail is suitable for the game ball entering the game area 6 and flowing down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the big winning opening 14, etc. It constitutes a route that guides to

At a predetermined position in the game area 6, a general winning device 10D is provided. A general prize winning opening 10 is formed in the general prize winning device 10D so that a game ball can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (seven in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the general winning hole 10 is discharged out of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, a first starting winning device 11D is provided directly below the center of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. The first start winning device 11D is formed so that a game ball can enter the first start opening 11. - 特許庁The first starting prize winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in the above embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the first starting hole 11 is discharged out of the game area 6 as it is.

A warp portion 61w is formed from the left side of the center decorative body 61 to the lower end thereof, through which a game ball is passed. An entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side of the center decoration 61. As shown in FIG. The game ball entering the warp portion 61w passes through the inside of the warp portion 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61s on which a game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp portion 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61. As shown in FIG. In the vicinity of the center of the stage 61s, a downward guide portion 61y for guiding game balls downward is provided. The first starting port 11 is provided directly below the downward guiding portion 61y.

On the right side of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a second starting winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided. The electric chew 12D is formed with a second starting port 12 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed state and an open state by an electric-tube opening/closing member 12k provided in the electric-tube 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k.

The electric chew open/close member 12k is normally positioned above the second starting port 12 that opens upward, and closes the second starting port 12 . In this closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can move rightward from the state in which the second starting port 12 is closed. By this rightward movement, the open state in which the second starting port 12 is opened can be obtained. Then, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number of game balls (four in this embodiment) are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A gate 13 is provided above the second starting port 12 . The gate 13 is configured to allow passage of game balls. Even if the game balls pass through the gate 13, the prize balls are not paid out. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

A big winning device 14D is provided below the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6 . The big winning device 14D is formed with a big winning opening 14 that can change between a ball entering mode in which a game ball can enter and a non-entering mode in which a game ball is more difficult to enter than the entering mode. . The big winning opening 14 takes a ball entering mode and a ball non-entering open mode by the operation of an AT (Attacker) movable member 14k provided in the big winning device 14D.

The AT movable member 14k is a member that can advance and retreat in the front-rear direction. When the AT movable member 14k advances forward, the big winning hole 14 takes a ball-entering mode. Concretely, when the AT movable member 14k advances forward in the entering ball mode, the game ball that has flowed down to the AT movable member 14k becomes movable along the upper surface of the AT movable member 14k, and the destination of the movement is a big prize. A game ball can be directed to the mouth 14 . As a result, in the ball entry mode, the game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 14 . On the other hand, when the AT movable member 14k is retracted backward, the big winning hole 14 takes a ball non-entering mode. When the AT movable member 14k is in a non-entering mode in which the AT movable member 14k is retracted backward, the game ball flows further downward without being guided to the big winning opening 14 by the AT movable member 14k. When the game balls enter the big winning hole 14, a predetermined number of game balls (14 in this embodiment) are paid out as prize balls.

Also, the big winning device 14D of this embodiment has a specific area and a non-specific area. That is, in this embodiment, a route passing through the specific area and a route passing through the non-specific area are provided as the path of the game ball after entering the big winning hole 14 . Therefore, the big winning device 14D has a sorting member that sorts a game ball entering the big winning hole 14 into either a route passing through the specific area or a route passing through the non-specific area. In this pachinko game machine PY1, passage of a game ball to a specific area triggers a shift to a high-probability state, which will be described later. In other words, the specific area is a probability variable operation opening. On the other hand, the non-specific area is not a probability variable operation opening.

In addition, the entry of the game ball into the first start hole 11, the second start hole 12, the big prize hole 14, and the general prize hole 10, and the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 are collectively referred to as the first start hole 11, The second starting gate 12, the big prize gate 14, the general prize gate 10, and the "winning" to the gate 13 are collectively called.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow can be roughly divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6B on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting". In addition, in the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and when the game ball is shot right-handed, the flow path is called the first flow path R1. A flow path that can flow down is referred to as a second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11 and a plurality of general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting hole 11 or the general winning hole 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting to the left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, and a big winning port 14 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim to enter the gate 13, the second starting hole 12, or the big winning hole 14 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right.

In addition, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is

In addition, indicators 8 are provided on the game board 1 of the game board unit YU. The display device 8 is located outside the game area 6 at the lower left portion. The display device 8 can display the progress of the game, such as the result of the jackpot lottery. The indicators 8 will be detailed later.

In addition, the game board unit YU has an image display device 50, a first movable device 55, and a second movable device 56 provided in the effect unit EU behind the game board 1. FIG. The image display device 50 can display a predetermined effect image on a display section (display screen) 50a. The image display device 50 is a liquid crystal display in this embodiment. Further, the image display device 50 is provided so that its display portion 50a is positioned near the center of the game board unit YU. In addition, the image display device 50 has a display portion 50 a provided along a plane substantially parallel to the game board surface 1</b>F of the game board 1 . Therefore, the player can view the display section 50a of the image display device 50 through the opening 1A of the game board 1. FIG.

The image display device 50 can display, for example, the effect symbol EZ on the display section 50a. The production pattern EZ of this form is composed of a left production pattern EZ1, a middle production pattern EZ2, and a right production pattern EZ3. The left production pattern EZ1 is displayed on the left side of the medium production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3 is displayed on the right side of the medium production pattern EZ2. In this embodiment, the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 may be collectively referred to as "effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 or effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3."

Each of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information that can be identified by the player. In this form, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are mainly composed of patterns including numbers "1" to "8". In the variable display of the performance symbols EZ, a group of symbols including numbers constituting the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are arranged vertically in a front view and scrolled downward from the top of the display section 50a. At this time, the numbers displayed and visually recognized on the display unit 50a are replaced one after another.

The variable display mode of the effect symbols EZ is not limited to the mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, and may be another mode such as the mode of scrolling in the horizontal direction (for example, from right to left). Further, instead of the scroll display, a pattern group including numbers forming production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be replaced one after another at a predetermined fixed position (for example, rotated at the fixed position).

When the special symbols are stop-displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). In other words, one pattern including various numbers that have been replaced one after another in the display section 50a in the variable display is specified. At this time, the result of the special figure lottery is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner by a combination of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 which are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the special figure lottery on the display section 50a of the image display device 50. FIG.

Also, in the variable display of the performance symbol EZ, a ready-to-win performance may be performed. Reach is an effect that can make the player expect a big win by using the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure variation effect. Specifically, the ready-to-win state is a state in which only one of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are scroll-displayed remains, and in which symbol the performance symbols that are scroll-displayed are stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, the state of "5↓5") that results in a combination of performance symbols indicating a jackpot winning depending on the number of winnings.

Note that the performance symbols that are not scroll-displayed in the ready-to-win state are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display section 50a. Temporary stop means that a predetermined effect pattern remains at a substantially predetermined position (predetermined effect pattern continues to be displayed in the display unit 50a), that is, although it is not replaced with a different effect pattern, a minute change (for example, a little repetition of reciprocating motion in the vertical direction, repetition of slight rocking, repetition of enlargement and reduction, etc.). Note that the mode of temporary stop is not limited to these, and may be set as appropriate.

In addition, the image display device 50, in addition to the variation production of the production pattern EZ as described above (also referred to as "production pattern variation production" or simply "variation production"), the big winning production performed in parallel with the big winning game, the customer A waiting demonstration effect or the like is displayed on the display section 50a. In addition, in the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

In addition, the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 are equipped with decorative parts that can be decorated, and are devices capable of performing a production operation in accordance with a variable production of the production pattern EZ (at the time of occurrence of reach or a big hit). . By the performance operation, the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 can increase the player's expectation and satisfaction, and improve the game interest. The 1st movable device 55 and the 2nd movable device 56 are explained in detail later.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the display devices 8 provided on the game board 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2" ) to variably display the special figure 2 indicator 81b, and a normal figure indicator 82 to variably display the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "universal figure"). The display devices include a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number described later, and a special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b that displays the special figure 2 reservation number described later.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is performed. Also, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is performed. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, the special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as "special figure", and the special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as "special figure lottery". Also, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as "special figure indicator 81". Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. The stop-displayed special figure (stopped special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed special figure is a predetermined specific special figure, a big winning game with the opening of the big winning opening 14 is performed.

The special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b represents the special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special lottery is a jackpot, the final result will be "□□■■□□■■" (□: lights up, ■: lights out) to the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th from the left. An LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot pattern and represents a jackpot. Also, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the rightmost LED is finally lit up like "■■■■■■■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be extinguished as a lost pattern.

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed over a predetermined variation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lit so that the light flows repeatedly from left to right. Note that the mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special figure lottery and variable display of the special figure may not be performed immediately. Specifically, it is a case where the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or during the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the right to execute the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure is reserved based on the winning, with a predetermined number as the upper limit. This reserved right is called a "special drawing reservation."

In the special figure reservation, "special figure 1 reservation" representing the right to execute the special figure 1 lottery reserved based on the winning of the first start opening 11 and the variable display of the special figure 1, and the second start opening There is a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on the winning to 12, and a "special figure 2 reservation" representing the right to execute the variable display of the special figure 2. And, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a displays the number of special figure 1 reservations, that is, the number of rights to execute the reserved special figure 1 lottery and special figure 1 variable display. On the other hand, the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b displays the number of reserved special figure 2 lotteries and the number of rights to execute the special figure 2 variable display.

Each of the special figure 1 pending indicator 83a and the special figure 2 pending indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure 1 pending and special figure 2 pending Display the number of FIG. 1 pending and special figure 2 pending. In the following, the number of special figure 1 reservations is called "special figure 1 reservation number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 reservations is called "special figure 2 reservation number (U2)". In addition, "special figure 1 reservation number" and "special figure 2 reservation number" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". Furthermore, "special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a" and "special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

In addition, the variable display of the general pattern is executed when the general pattern lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is performed. Then, the variable display of the general pattern informs the result of the general pattern lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The stopped normal map (stop normal map) is identification information representing the result of the normal map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern, an auxiliary game with opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the general pattern indicator 82 represents the general pattern corresponding to the result of the general pattern lottery, that is, the result of the general pattern lottery. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs are finally lit like "□□" (□: lighting, ▪: lighting off). This lighting mode is a winning pattern and represents a winning. In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, only the right LED is finally lit like "■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as a lost pattern.

In addition, before the normal map is stop-displayed, the normal map is displayed with fluctuation for a predetermined fluctuation time. The aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is the aspect that both LEDs alternately light up in this form. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed stopped (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once .

Next, the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 of the effect unit EU will be described. First, FIG. 5 demonstrates the 2nd movable device 56. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the second movable device 56 has a planar moving section 200 . The planar movement unit 200 is provided behind the game board 1 and in front of the image display device 50 . The plane moving part 200 is a decorative part with a decorated front surface. The planar movement unit 200 of this embodiment has a design of a soccer ball in connection with soccer, which is the motif of the pachinko game machine PY1. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the planar moving section 200 has a moving mechanism capable of moving vertically and horizontally. In other words, the planar movement section 200 is provided so as to be movable within a plane substantially parallel to the game board surface 1F of the game board 1 .

As a result, the planar movement section 200 serves as a decorative section that can freely move in front of the display section 50 a of the image display device 50 . As a result of this movement, the planar movement unit 200 moves between a standby position (retracted position) near the lower right corner of the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 and a position closer to the center of the image display device 50 than the standby position. It is possible to take the advanced position and the advanced position. Planar movement section 200 can perform highly entertaining performances by such wide-range planar movement.

In addition to the above-described planar movement by vertical and horizontal movement, the planar movement section 200 can also perform rotational movement about a rotation axis in the front-rear direction. By this rotational movement, the planar movement section 200 can perform more interesting presentations, such as adding impact to the planar movement of the soccer ball.

Next, the 1st movable device 55 is demonstrated. 6 is a front view of the first movable device 55. FIG. The first movable device 55 has a vertical drive section 300 and a rotating decoration section 400 . In FIG. 6, only the central base portion 401 of the rotating decorative portion 400 is indicated by a chain double-dashed line.

The vertical driving section 300 can vertically move the center base section 401 of the rotary decorative section 400 by a link mechanism. The vertical driving section 300 has a base section 301 , a motor link 310 , a transmission link 320 , a first vertical link 330 and a second vertical link 340 . Further, a vertical motor 310m is provided as a driving source for generating a driving force for vertical movement of the rotary decorative portion 400. As shown in FIG.

The base portion 301 is a fixed portion, and is a member that does not move with respect to the game board 1 . Also, the vertical motor 310m is fixed to the base portion 301 . The motor link 310 has one end into which the motor shaft 310g of the vertical motor 310m is inserted, and the shaft 312 provided at the other end is inserted into the right end of the transmission link 320 . Further, the transmission link 320 is connected to the first vertical link 330 at its left end.

The first vertical link 330 has a support shaft portion 331 at a support point portion 332 . The support shaft portion 331 is inserted into the base portion 301 . Therefore, the first vertical link 330 is supported by the base portion 301 so as to be rotatable about the support shaft portion 331 . Also, the first vertical link 330 has a first arm 333 and a second arm 335 that protrude from the fulcrum portion 332 . The first arm 333 is provided with a shaft portion 334 at its distal end far from the fulcrum portion 332 . A shaft portion 334 of the first arm 333 is inserted into the left end portion of the transmission link 320 . Thereby, the driving force of the vertical motor 310m is transmitted to the first vertical link 330 via the motor link 310 and the transmission link 320, and the first vertical link 330 is rotated. The second arm 335 is provided with a shaft portion 336 at the distal end far from the fulcrum portion 332 . A shaft portion 336 of the second arm 335 is inserted into a hole 402 formed in a central base portion 401 of the rotary decoration portion 400 . A gear 337 is formed on the outer periphery of the fulcrum portion 332 of the first vertical link 330 .

The second vertical link 340 has a support shaft portion 341 at its left end and a shaft portion 342 at its right end. The support shaft portion 341 is inserted into the base portion 301 . Therefore, the second vertical link 340 is supported by the base portion 301 so as to be rotatable about the support shaft portion 341 . Further, the shaft portion 342 of the second vertical link 340 is inserted into a long hole 403 formed in the central base portion 401 of the rotary decorative portion 400 . A gear 343 is formed on the outer periphery of the left end of the second vertical link 340 . The gear 343 of the second vertical link 349 meshes with the gear 337 of the first vertical link 330 . As a result, when the first vertical link 330 rotates about the shaft portion 331 , the second vertical link 340 also rotates about the shaft portion 341 .

Also, FIG. 6 shows a standby state (retracted state) in which the rotating decorative portion 400 is positioned at an upper standby position (retracted position). Then, the vertical drive unit 300 of this embodiment rotates the vertical motor 310m clockwise from the standby state of FIG. can be displaced to

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the first movable device 55 in which the rotary decorative portion 400 is advanced. As shown in FIG. 7, in the advanced state, the vertical motor 310m rotates more clockwise than in the standby state, causing the first vertical link 330 to rotate counterclockwise and the second vertical link 340 to rotate clockwise. rotating. Thus, in the advanced state, both the shaft portion 336 of the first vertical link 330 and the shaft portion 342 of the second vertical link 340 are positioned lower than in the standby state. As a result, the rotating decorative portion 400 moves downward in the advanced state more than in the standby state. In addition, rotating the vertical motor 310m in the opposite direction to displacing the rotary decoration section 400 from the standby state to the advanced state allows the rotary decoration section 400 to be displaced from the advanced state to the standby state.

As a result, the rotating decorative portion 400 of this embodiment can take an advanced position and a standby position that is retracted from the advanced position. In addition, in this embodiment, the shaft portion 342 of the second vertical link 340 is closer to the shaft portion 336 of the first vertical link 330 than the shaft portion 336 of the first vertical link 330 . The moving distance (stroke) in the direction is long. In addition, the rotary decoration part 400 of this embodiment is configured so that its longitudinal direction is aligned with the horizontal direction in the standby state. For this reason, in the advanced state, the rotary decorative part 400 is inclined such that the right end is positioned lower than the left end. The vertical movement distance of the shaft portion 336 of the first vertical link 330 and the shaft portion 342 of the second vertical link 340 may be the same.

In this embodiment, the rotating decorative portion 400 has a larger area in front of the display portion 50a of the image display device 50 at the advanced position than at the standby position at which the rotary decoration portion 400 is retracted from the advanced position. As a result, the rotating decorative portion 400 is more conspicuous at the advanced position than at the standby position. Therefore, the rotating decorative portion 400 at the advanced position can sufficiently attract the player's eye.

In this embodiment, the central base portion 401 of the rotating decorative portion 400 into which the shaft portion 342 of the second vertical link 340 is inserted is the long hole 403 as described above. This is because the linear distance between the shaft portion 336 of the first vertical link 330 and the shaft portion 342 of the second vertical link 340 is displaced in the process of displacing the rotary decoration portion 400 from one of the standby position and the advanced position to the other. It's for. In other words, as a structure for absorbing the displacement, the central base portion 401 of the rotary decorative portion 400 into which the shaft portion 342 of the second vertical link 340 is inserted is formed as an elongated hole 403 .

Next, the rotating decorative portion 400 of the first movable device 55 will be described. FIG. 8 shows a front view of the rotary decoration part 400, and FIG. 9 shows a plan view of the rotary decoration part 400. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 , a right base portion 405 is provided at the right end of the center base portion 401 of the rotating decorative portion 400 , and a left base portion 406 is provided at the left end of the center base portion 401 . A right base portion 405 and a left base portion 406 are portions configured to protrude forward from the right end and left end of the central base portion 401, respectively.

In this embodiment, the central base 401 has a wide front surface that is parallel to the game board surface 1F. Both the right base portion 405 and the left base portion 406 do not protrude straight forward, but protrude obliquely to the right and forward with respect to the central base portion 401 . Also, the right base portion 405 and the left base portion 406 are provided so as to be parallel to each other.

A rotary motor 410m is attached to the right base 405 . Since the mounting surface of the rotary motor 410m is fixed along the inclined side surface of the right base portion 405, the motor shaft 410g is also inclined. Note that FIG. 9 shows the central axis of the motor shaft 410g as the right rotation axis RA. Further, the right rotating portion 410 is fixed to the motor shaft 410g. The right rotation axis RA is provided so as to be inclined with respect to the central base 401, as shown in FIG. That is, the right rotation axis RA intersects the game board surface 1 while being inclined.

The right rotating portion 410 is disk-shaped and is fixed to the motor shaft 410g in parallel with the right base portion 405 . Therefore, the right rotating portion 410 is rotated by the rotation of the motor shaft 410g. Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the right rotating portion 410 is provided with four shaft portions 412 . The four shaft portions 412 are evenly arranged in the circumferential direction of the right rotating portion 410 . All of the four shaft portions 412 are provided with their central axes parallel to the central axis of the motor shaft 410g. That is, the central axes of the four shaft portions 412 are parallel to the right rotation axis RA.

A central shaft portion 421 of a left rotating portion 420 is inserted into the left base portion 406 . Therefore, the left rotating portion 420 is provided on the left base portion 406 so as to be rotatable around the central shaft portion 421 . Note that FIG. 9 shows the central axis of the central shaft portion 421 as the left rotation axis RB. The left rotating shaft RB is provided so as to be inclined with respect to the central base portion 401, as shown in FIG. That is, the left rotation axis RB also intersects the game board surface 1 while being inclined, like the right rotation axis RA. The left rotating portion 420 has four projecting portions 423 projecting radially from the central shaft portion 421 . The four projecting portions 423 are evenly arranged in the circumferential direction of the central shaft portion 421 .

Axial portions 422 are provided near the tips of the protruding portions 423 in the protruding direction. Therefore, the four shaft portions 422 are also arranged evenly in the circumferential direction of the central shaft portion 421 . Each of the four shaft portions 422 has its central axis parallel to the central axis of the central shaft portion 421 . That is, all four shaft portions 422 have central axes parallel to the left rotation axis RB.

Further, the right rotating portion 410 and the left rotating portion 420 are connected by four decorative members 430 . The four connection members are plate-like members elongated in the left-right direction. inserted one by one. Thereby, the decorative member 430 is held between the right rotating portion 410 and the left rotating portion 420 .

In this embodiment, all four decorative members 430 have the same structure. A decorative member 430 of this embodiment has a decorative surface 431 . A plurality of segments with LEDs are provided on the decorative surface 431, and the LEDs of each segment can be turned on or off. The decorative member 430 is capable of performing a lighting decoration effect showing various modes (for example, characters, dot pictures, etc.) on the decorative surface 431 by turning on and off the LEDs.

The shaft portion 412 of the right rotating portion 410 and the shaft portion 422 of the left rotating portion 420 inserted into one decorative member 430 are parallel but not coaxial. Therefore, if the right rotating portion 410 and the left rotating portion 420 do not rotate, they do not rotate about the shaft portion 412 or the shaft portion 422 . That is, the decorative member 430 is held in its posture by inserting the shaft portion 412 of the right rotating portion 410 and the shaft portion 422 of the left rotating portion 420 into both ends thereof. The decorative member 430 of this embodiment is arranged such that even when the right rotating portion 410 and the left rotating portion 420 rotate, the right rotating portion 410 and the left rotating portion 420 are rotated with the decorative surface 431 always facing forward. 420.

In addition, the decorative member 430 has both ends in the left-right direction (the portion into which the shaft portion 412 or the shaft portion 422 is inserted) that are bent with respect to the intermediate portion between the ends. In this embodiment, the front surface of the intermediate portion other than the bent ends is a decorative surface 431 . And this decorative surface 431 is parallel to the front surface of the central base 401, as can be seen from FIG. That is, in this embodiment, the decorative surface 431 of the decorative member 430 is also provided parallel to the game board surface 1F.

The rotary decorative portion 400 of the first movable device 55 having such a configuration can rotate the right rotating portion 410 around the right rotating shaft RA by driving the rotary motor 410m. In addition, as the right rotation portion 410 rotates, the left rotation portion 420 also rotates around the left rotation axis RB. This is because the left rotating portion 420 is connected to the right rotating portion 410 by the decorative member 430 . That is, in the rotary decoration section 400, the right rotation section 410 and the left rotation section 420 are rotated by driving the rotary motor 410m, and thus the rotary decoration effect can be performed by moving the position of the decoration member 430 as well. .

This rotating decoration effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 shows four decorative members 430, a right rotation axis RA and a left rotation axis RB. Further, FIG. 10 shows the forward upper position FU, the forward lower position FD, the rearward upper position BU, and the rearward lower position BD as movement positions that the four decorative members 430 can take. The front upper position FU and the front lower position FD are positioned forward of the rear upper position BU and the rear lower position BD. The front upper position FU and the rear upper position BU are located above the front lower position FD and the rear lower position BD.

The four decoration members 430 can move as indicated by arrows in FIG. 10 in the rotating decoration effect. That is, the decorative member 430 positioned at the front upper position FU in FIG. 10 then moves to the front lower position FD, the rear lower position BD, and the rear upper position BU in this order. In addition, the decorative member 430 in the rotating decoration effect rotates by 90° from the left rotating portion 420 and the right rotating portion 410, so that the decorative member 430 moves from the front upper position FU to the front lower position FD, from the front lower position FD to the rear lower position BD, It is moved either from the lower rear position BD to the upper rear position BU or from the upper rear position BU to the upper front position FU. In other words, the decorative member 430 in the rotating decorative effect can move one moving position each time it is rotated by 90°. Further, each decorative member 430 can display a mode corresponding to each movement position by performing a lighting decoration effect corresponding to each movement position.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 supplies a game control board 100 for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, a payout control board 170 for controlling payout of game balls, and power supply. A power supply board 190 and the like are provided. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section together with the payout control board 170 .

As shown in FIG. 11, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing programs stored in the game I/O port (Input/Output port: input/output circuit) 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals. . Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

The game RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage unit 105 (a special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and a special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b). The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a consists of four storage areas corresponding to the number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored. In addition, the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b consists of four storage areas corresponding to the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored. Each storage area is divided into four storage areas. These four storage areas are an area for storing jackpot random numbers, an area for storing hit type random numbers, an area for storing reach random numbers, and an area for storing variation pattern random numbers.

In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with a normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 . The general pattern reservation storage unit 106 consists of a storage area corresponding to the number of general pattern reservations that can be stored. Each storage area is an area for storing normal symbol random numbers.

Various sensors and solenoids provided on the game board 1 are connected to the game control board 100, as shown in FIG. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a big winning opening sensor 14a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a. It is connected.

The general winning hole sensor 10a is provided in each general winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10. FIG. The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided in the first starting hole 11 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12a is provided in the second starting hole 12 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided inside the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14 a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 . The specific area sensor 16a is provided in a specific area within the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area. The non-specific area sensor 17a is provided in a non-specific area within the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area.

As the solenoids, an electric tuning solenoid 12s, a big winning opening solenoid 14s, and a sorting solenoid 16s are connected. The electric tuning solenoid 12s drives the electric tuning opening/closing member 12k. The big winning opening solenoid 14s drives the AT movable member 14k of the big winning device 14D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives a distribution member that distributes the subsequent path of the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 to a specific area or a non-specific area.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 includes a special figure 1 indicator 81a, a special figure 2 indicator 81b, a general figure indicator 82, a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a, a special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b, and a general figure reservation indicator. 84 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 is connected with the payout device 73 and the card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as the inserted prepaid card). In addition, a launcher 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175 . Launcher 72 includes a handle 72k.

The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko game machine PY1 to pay out prize balls. I do. The paid-out prize balls and rental balls are detected by the pay-out sensor 73a for counting. When the player operates the handle 72k of the shooting device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the shooting volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the shooting solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is shot with an intensity corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 72b. In this pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds.

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands to the effect control board 120 shown in FIG. The effect control board 120 configures the effect control section DK together with the image control board 140 and the like. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 . That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes an effect control board 120 for controlling effects to be executed as the game progresses, an image control board 140 for image control, and a sound control board 161 for sound control. and On the effect control board 120, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program is mounted.

The performance control microcomputer 121 (performance control means) includes a performance ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123. It includes an effect CPU 122 for executing a program, and an effect I/O port (input/output circuit) 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

An image control board 140 , an audio control board 161 and a sub drive board 162 are connected to the performance control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . The image RAM 143 of the image control board 140 is a memory for developing image data. The image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production patterns) and backgrounds. Image data such as images are stored. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads out image data from the image ROM 142 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

In addition, the effect button detection sensor 40a, the select button detection sensor 42a, the first detection sensor 643, and the second detection sensor 647 are connected to the effect control board 120. FIG. The performance button detection sensor 40a detects that the performance button device 40 has been operated. When the effect button device 40 is operated, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the effect button detection sensor 40a. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k has been operated. When the select button detection sensor 42a is operated, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the select button detection sensor 42a.

As described above, the first detection sensor 643 and the second detection sensor 647 are detectors included in the horizontal position detection section 640 and used to detect the position of the second horizontal movement section 610 in the horizontal direction. Detection signals of the first detection sensor 643 and the second detection sensor 647 are also output to the effect control board 120 . As described above, in this embodiment, the mode of the detection signals of the first detection sensor 643 and the second detection sensor 647, specifically the combination of the detection signals of the first detection sensor 643 and the second detection sensor 647, It is possible to detect the position of the second left/right moving unit 610 . As a result, the effect control board 120 can grasp the position of the second left/right movement section 610 and determine whether the second left/right movement section 610 is present at an appropriate position. Furthermore, when the second left/right moving part 610 is displaced from the proper position, it is also possible to eliminate this.

The effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speakers 52 (the left speaker 52L and the right speaker 52R) through the sound control board 161 based on commands received from the game control board 100. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

The power board 190 (power supply means) supplies power to the game control board 100, the performance control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. supply. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100 or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided in the effect control board 120 .

Also, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a sub drive board 162 . The production control microcomputer 121 described above performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . The board lamp 54 includes LEDs provided in a plurality of segments provided on the decorative surface 431 of the decorative member 430 of the first movable device 55 . The production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, and creates light emission pattern data according to the light emission pattern data. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 is controlled. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission pattern data.

Moreover, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the board movable body motor EUm connected to the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . The movable board motor EUm includes the motors of the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 . That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (driving data) that determines the operation mode of each of the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56, and according to the operation pattern data, the board movable body motor EUm (that is, the second 1 movable device 55 and the motors of the second movable device 56). Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute drive control of each motor and lighting control of each lamp. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

In this embodiment, the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section SC together with the image control board 140, the sound control board 161, and the sub-drive board 162. FIG. In addition, the sub-control unit SC may include at least the effect control board 120, and may control the game effect using the effect means (the image display device 50, the board lamp 54, the frame lamp 53, the speaker 52, etc.).

3. Explanation of Big Wins, etc. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big wins" and "losses" as a result of the big win lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of the "big win", the special figure display 81 stops displaying the "big win pattern". At the time of "missing", the special symbol display 81 stops displaying the "losing symbol". When a big win is won, a "jackpot game" for opening the big prize opening 14 is executed in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special symbol (type of the big win). A jackpot game is an example of a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), the opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and the ending after the final round game ends. (also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning hole between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots (V open jackpot and V non-open jackpot). "V Open Big Win" is a big win that activates the big winning device 14D with an open pattern that allows game balls to pass through a specific area during the big win game. The "V non-open jackpot" is a jackpot that activates the big winning device 14D with an open pattern in which the game ball cannot pass through the specific area during the jackpot game.

More specifically, the "V open jackpot" has a total number of rounds of 16R. From 1R to 16R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In the rounds other than 14R, the distribution member for distributing the game balls to the specific area or the non-specific area is set so that the game balls pass through the non-specific area. On the other hand, in 14R, the distribution member is put in a state in which the game ball passes through the specific area.

On the other hand, the "V non-open jackpot" has a total number of rounds of 16R, but a substantial total number of rounds is 13R. That is, from 1R to 13R, the big prize winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but from 14R to 16R, the big winning opening 14 is opened only for 0.1 second per 1R. Therefore, in this V non-open jackpot, from 14R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning hole is extremely short, and it is a round in which prize balls cannot be expected. That is, the V non-open jackpot is actually a jackpot of 13R.

In addition, in the V non-open jackpot, in all rounds, the distribution member for distributing the game balls to the specific area or the non-specific area is set so that the game balls pass through the non-specific area. In addition, the V non-open jackpot may suffice if the game ball cannot pass through the specific area, and the distribution member may be operated in such a manner that the game ball cannot pass through the specific area.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game is completed is shifted to a high probability state described later based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area during the jackpot game. Therefore, when the V open jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to a high probability state by passing the game ball through the specific area during execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the V non-open jackpot is won, the game ball cannot pass through the specific area during the execution of the jackpot game, so the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state described later. (non-high probability state).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the allocation rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the first special symbol (special pattern 1) is 50% for the V open jackpot and 50% for the V non-open jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery for the second special symbol (special pattern 2) are all V open jackpots. That is, when a jackpot is won by a lottery based on winning a prize to the second starting port 12 that allows ball entry by execution of electric sapo control, which will be described later, the V open jackpot is always won. In this way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the game ball wins the second start port 12 rather than the jackpot lottery (lottery of the first special symbol) performed when the game ball wins the first start port 11. The jackpot lottery (lottery for the second special symbol) is set to be more advantageous to the player.

Here, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not a big win is made is performed based on the ``random number for the jackpot'', and the lottery for the type of the winning jackpot is performed based on the ``random number for the winning type''. As shown in FIG. 14(A), the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The winning type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. In addition to the jackpot random number and the winning type random number, the random numbers obtained based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "fluctuation pattern random numbers".

The ready-to-win random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a ready-to-win in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the big hit determination is a loss. A fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-127. Random numbers acquired based on passage through the gate 13 include normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 14(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

4. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special figure indicator 81 and the normal figure indicator 82 of the pachinko game machine PY1 respectively have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table that has more values of jackpot random numbers that are determined to be a jackpot than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 15(A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special figure indicator 81 (that is, the stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher.

Moreover, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-working time saving state". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than the non-working time saving state (see FIG. 16). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special figure display 81 operates, it becomes easy to select a short variable time as the variable display of the special symbol compared to when it is not operating. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal figure indicator 82 are designed to operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 . That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function of the normal figure display 82 operate|moves in a time saving state, and do not operate|move in a non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal design random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is determined using a normal design hit determination table that is larger than the normal design hit determination table used in the non-time saving state, and the hit determination (normal design determination) is performed ( See FIG. 15(C)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal pattern indicator 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 82 becomes a normal winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal design is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of normal symbols is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 15(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 17). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 17). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is activated.

When the probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the normal map display 82 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increase function of the electric chew 12D are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and game balls enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed.

In the high base state (electric sapo control state), not all the functions described above need to operate. That is, operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal map display 82, the variation time shortening function of the normal map display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. Therefore, it is sufficient that the electric tube 12D can be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state (electrical support control state) may be independently controlled without accompanying the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V-open jackpot is a high-probability state, a time-saving state, and a high-base state if passage to the specific area is made during the jackpot game. is. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (160 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V non-open jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, i.e. Low probability state) and time saving state and high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is played for the first time, the game state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state (non-electric support control state). This game state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may also be referred to as "normal game state". Also, the state during execution of the special game (jackpot game) is referred to as "special game state (jackpot game state)". Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a "specific game state".

In a high-base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, the game can be advantageously progressed by making the game ball enter the right game area 6B by hitting to the right. This is because it is easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state due to the electric sapo control, and it is easier to win the second start opening 12 than to win the first start opening 11. . Therefore, the game ball is passed to the gate 13 which triggers the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is hit to the right to win the game ball to the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 6A (see FIG. 19) by hitting to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than winning the second starting port 12. It is because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

5. Operation of Game Machine Next, the operation of the main control section (game control microcomputer 101, etc.) will be described based on FIG. will be explained. First, the operation of the main control section will be described.

[Game Control Side Timer Interrupt Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 of the main control unit repeats the game control side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 18 at short intervals such as 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 includes a jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery, a hit type random number for determining the jackpot type, a reach random number for deciding whether or not to set the reach state in the fluctuation performance, and a fluctuation pattern for deciding. A random number update process for updating the fluctuation pattern random number, the normal symbol random number (hit random number) used for the normal symbol lottery, etc. is performed (S101). At least part of each random number may be a hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. Moreover, the random number generation circuit may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 101 .

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs input processing (S102). In the input process (S102), various sensors (general winning opening sensor 10a, first starting opening sensor 11a, second starting opening sensor 12a, big winning opening sensor 14a, etc. (Fig. 11 )) reads the detected detection signal, and sets a prize ball command for paying out prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning hole in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Also, in the input process (S102), if there is a command output from the payout control board 170, the command is received.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a starting opening sensor detection process (S103), a special action process (S104) and a normal action process (S105). In the starting opening sensor detection process (S103), if there is a winning detection by the first starting opening sensor 11a, a random number such as a jackpot random number (see FIG. 14 (A)) is acquired on the condition that the number of pending memories is less than 4. do. Also, if winning is detected by the second starting opening sensor 12a, a random number such as a jackpot random number (see FIG. 14A) is acquired on condition that the number of pending memories is less than four. Also, if there is passage detection by the gate sensor 13a, normal symbol random numbers (see FIG. 14(B)) are obtained on condition that the number of winning random numbers already stored is less than four.

In the special action process (S104), a random number such as a jackpot random number acquired in the starting sensor detection process (S103) is determined, and a special pattern display (fluctuation display and stop display) is performed to notify the determination result. . When displaying the special symbols, a variation start command including information on the variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the variable display of the special symbols, and a variation stop command is set at the start of the stop display of the special symbols for the game. It is set in the output buffer of RAM 104 . The variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16 based on the determination of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number. Then, when a big win is won as a result of the determination of the big win random number, a big win game (special game) is performed to open the big win port 14 according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening). Here, as shown in FIG. 16, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time for executing the variable display of the special symbol is also determined. The SP reach (super reach) shown in the remarks column of FIG. 16 is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reaching than the normal reach. The distribution rate of the table is set so that SP reach has a higher winning expectation (expectation for winning a jackpot) than normal reach. In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the starting opening sensor detection process is determined using a predetermined determination table. Then, a normal symbol display (fluctuation display and stop display) is performed to notify the determination result. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, when the normal winning symbol is won, an auxiliary game is performed to open the electric chew 12D according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of openings, see FIG. 17) according to the game state. conduct.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs output processing (S106). In the output process (S106), the commands set in each process described above are output to the payout control board 170, the effect control board 120, and the like.

In parallel with the processing in the main control unit described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the processing shown in FIGS. 19 and 20. FIG. The operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described below.

[Effect Control Side Timer Interrupt Processing] The effect control microcomputer 121 repeats the effect control side timer interrupt processing as shown in FIG. 19 every predetermined short time. In effect control side timer interrupt processing, first, received command analysis processing (S1001) is performed.

Also, following the received command analysis process (S1001), the command transmission process (S1002) is performed. In the command transmission process (S1002), various commands set in the received command analysis process are transmitted to the image control board 140. FIG. When the command transmission process is executed, the image control board 140 that has received the command uses the image display device 50 to execute various effects (variation effect, jackpot effect, customer waiting effect, etc.). For example, the image control board 140 that has received the variable effect start command executes the variable effect specified in the variable effect start command.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs sound processing (S1003). In the audio processing (S1003), sound data (data for controlling the output of the audio from the speaker 52) is created in order to output the audio from the speaker 52 at the timing that matches the presentation of the presentation pattern selected in the received command analysis processing. or output to the audio control board 161 . Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs lamp processing (S1004) and movable body processing (S1005).

In the lamp processing (S1004), if there is a light emission effect for causing the board lamp 54 or the frame lamp 53 to emit light in the variable effect start command set in the effect RAM 124, the light emission effect is executed. That is, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 are caused to emit light at a predetermined timing and in a predetermined light emission mode. In addition, in the movable body processing (S1005), if there is a drive effect to operate the first movable device 55 or the second movable device 56 in the variable effect start command set in the effect RAM 124, the drive effect is executed. do. That is, the motors and the like of the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 are operated in a predetermined timing and in a predetermined driving mode.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 20, in the received command analysis processing (S1001), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the game control microcomputer 101 (S1101). ). If not received, the process proceeds to step S1104, but if received, a variation effect pattern selection process (S1102) is performed.

In the fluctuation production pattern selection process (S1102), a random number for determining the fluctuation production pattern is acquired, one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command, etc., and the acquired fluctuation production is performed using the selected table. A variation performance pattern is selected by determining the random number for pattern determination. Data indicating the selected variable effect pattern is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 124 for effect. By selecting this variable effect pattern, presence/absence and timing of execution of effect for lighting board lamp 54, presence/absence and timing of execution of effect for lighting frame lamp 53, and operation of first movable device 55 and second movable device 56. The content of the performance is determined including details such as whether or not to execute the performance for operating each motor and the timing thereof.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a variable effect start command for starting the variable effect with the variable effect pattern selected in step S1102 in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 (S1103). Then, the process proceeds to step S1104.

In step S1104, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command is received from the game control microcomputer 101. If not received, the process proceeds to step S1107, but if received, the jackpot effect pattern selection process (S1105) is performed.

In the jackpot effect pattern selection process (S1105), a jackpot effect effect pattern (jackpot effect pattern) to be executed during the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result of the opening command. Data indicating the jackpot effect pattern selected here is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 124 for effect. By selecting the jackpot effect pattern, whether or not to execute the light emission effect of the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 during the jackpot game, the timing thereof, and the effect of operating each motor of the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56, etc. The content of the presentation is determined, including details such as whether or not it is to be executed and its timing.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a jackpot effect start command for starting the jackpot effect with the jackpot effect pattern selected in step S1105 in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 (S1106). Then, the process proceeds to step S1107.

In step S1107, processing based on other received commands is performed as other processing (S1107). This completes the received command analysis process.

6. Effect using the first movable device Next, the effect using the first movable device 55 will be described.

As described above, the first movable device 55 has the rotary decoration part 400 and the vertical drive part 300 capable of moving the rotary decoration part 400 between the advanced position and the standby position. In addition, the rotating decoration part 400 has a decoration member 430 that can take four movement positions, and can perform a rotation decoration effect by moving the decoration member 430 between each movement position. Further, the decorative member 430 is held with a decorative surface 431 facing forward, which can be displayed in various ways by turning on/off the LEDs provided in the plurality of segments.

Then, the first movable device 55 of the present embodiment causes the rotary decoration section 400 to perform the rotary decoration effect in a state in which the rotary decoration section 400 is advanced to the advanced position by the vertical driving section 300 . That is, the first movable device 55 causes the rotary decoration part 400 to perform the rotary decoration effect in a state in which the rotary decoration part 400 is advanced to the advanced position that is more conspicuous than the standby position. As a result, the rotating decoration effect can be performed while the player is fully paying attention to the rotating decoration part 400.例文帳に追加

Also, in the rotating decoration effect, as described above, the plurality of decoration members 430 are moved so as to change their positions. The movement of the decoration member 430 in this rotating decoration effect follows a complicated trajectory. That is, the movement of the decorative member 430 from the front upper position FU to the front lower position FD is not a simple downward movement, but a movement such that the decorative member 430 first descends while moving to the right, and then descends while moving to the left. It is movement. Further, the movement from the forward lower position FD to the rearward lower position BD is not a simple rearward movement, but a movement such as once moving leftward and descending, and then moving leftward and upward. Furthermore, the movement from the rearward lower position BD to the rearward upper position BU is not a simple upward movement, but a movement that once moves to the left and rises, and then moves to the right and rises. In addition, the movement from the rear upper position BU to the front upper position FU is not a simple forward movement, but a movement that once moves to the right while ascending, and then moves to the right while descending. . Due to such a complicated movement mode, the rotating decoration effect of this embodiment is intended to further improve the game interest.

In addition, in the rotating decoration effect of this embodiment, lighting decoration effect using the LEDs of the decorative surface 431 of each decorative member 430 is also performed in accordance with the movement of the decorative members 430 as described above. An example of such presentation is shown in FIG. FIGS. 21A to 21E respectively show modes displayed on the decorative surface 431 of the decorative member 430 positioned at the front upper position FU and the front lower position FD in the lighting decoration effect. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 21A, the letter "G" is displayed at the left end, and then, as shown in FIG. also displays the letter "O" in the right position. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 21(C), the character "A" is displayed at the position to the right of the position where the character "O" was displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. , the character "L" is displayed on the right side of the position where the character "A" was displayed. Furthermore, after that, all the letters displayed in FIGS. 21A to 21D, that is, "GOAL" are displayed.

In the display shown in FIGS. 21A to 21D in the lighting decoration effect, the characters "G", "O", "A", and "L" are in different modes. However, "GOAL", which is formed by connecting these, means an important event that determines victory or defeat in soccer, which is the motif of the pachinko machine PY1. In other words, "G", "O", "A", and "L" are words that have different meanings as a series, although they have different aspects. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 21A to 21D, first, "G", "O", "A", and "L" are displayed so as to flow from left to right. By doing so, it is possible to make the player have an expectation that this is an important situation. After that, finally, as shown in FIG. 21(E), by displaying all the letters that have been displayed in a flowing manner, that is, "GOAL", the player is not in an important situation. This expectation can be made with a certain degree of accuracy. As a result, the player's sense of expectation is gradually increased in the lighting decoration effect of the present embodiment.

Further, between the display modes of FIGS. 21(A) to 21(E) relating to the lighting decoration effect, the left rotating part 420 and the right rotating part 410 relating to the rotating decoration effect are rotated by 90°. That is, the decorative member 430 displaying the upper part of "G" at the front upper position FU in FIG. 21(A) is displayed at the front lower position FD in the display of "O" in FIG. Display the lower part. As described above, in this embodiment, by combining the rotating decoration effect with the lighting decoration effect, it is possible to more sufficiently attract the eyes of the player to the lighting decoration effect. Further, by performing the lighting decoration effect with the decorative member 430 that moves in a complicated manner by rotating the decoration effect, it is possible to increase the player's sense of anticipation and heighten the player's sense of exhilaration. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first movable device 55 can perform a highly entertaining presentation.

In this way, the effect of the rotating decoration part 400, which combines the rotating decoration effect and the lighting decoration effect, can sufficiently increase the player's sense of anticipation and also enhance the feeling of exhilaration. Therefore, this effect is executed when notifying the player of the important situation in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, that is, winning the "jackpot". Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can sufficiently increase the player's sense of anticipation and exhilaration when winning the "jackpot", and can provide more amusement.

7. Effects of the Present Embodiment As described above in detail, the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the present embodiment includes the rotary decoration section 400 having the four decoration members 430. As shown in FIG. Each decorative member 430 has a decorative surface 431 . Further, the rotary decoration part 400 can make the four decoration members 430 assume the front upper position FU, the front lower position FD, the rear upper position BU, and the rear lower position BD. That is, there is a first decorative state in which a certain decorative member 430 is positioned at the upper front position FU or the lower front position FD, and a second decorative state in which the decorative member 430 is positioned at the upper rear position BU or the lower rear position BD. It is possible to switch. Thereby, it is possible to change the positional relationship in the front-rear direction for the plurality of decorative surfaces 431 . By changing the decorative member 430 positioned at the upper front position FU or the lower front position FD, the rotary decoration effect can be changed to change the appearance of the decoration, thereby improving the interest in the game. there is

Further, in this embodiment, the right rotation axis RA and the left rotation axis RB, which are the rotation axes related to the rotating decoration effect, are not the same axis but parallel axes. Therefore, the movement of the decorative member 430 in the rotating decorative portion 400 is made complicated, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, the right rotating portion 410 and the left rotating portion 420 simply rotate around the right rotating shaft RA and the left rotating shaft RB, respectively. On the other hand, the four decorative members 430 held by them move along complicated trajectories as described above. Therefore, by showing the right rotating part 410 and the left rotating part 420 that perform simple rotating motions together with the right rotating shaft RA and the left rotating shaft RB that move in a complicated trajectory, it is possible to make the game more interesting. It is possible to improve.

Further, both the right rotation axis RA and the left rotation axis RB related to the rotation decoration effect of the rotation decoration part 400 extend in the direction intersecting the game board surface 1F of the game board 1. FIG. Then, it is possible to perform a novel motion presentation of changing the position of the decorative member 430 in the front-rear direction by rotating decoration presentation related to rotation about the right rotation axis RA and the left rotation axis RB that intersect the game board surface 1F. This makes it possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the rotating decoration section 400 performs the lighting decoration effect as well as the rotating decoration effect. In the lighting decoration effect, different modes such as "G", "O", "A", and "L", which are combined to form one word, depending on the lighting mode of the LEDs of the plurality of segments of the decorative surface 431 of the decorative member 430, that is, , can represent a series of aspects. As a result, it is possible to improve interest more than simply showing only "GOAL".

Further, the first movable device 55 of this embodiment has a vertical drive section 300 in addition to the rotary decoration section 400 . The vertical drive section 300 can make the rotary decoration section 400 assume an advanced position and a standby position retreated from the advanced position. Then, the rotary decoration section 400 may perform a rotary decoration effect at the advanced position. In other words, it is possible to cause the rotary decoration section 400 to perform the rotary decoration effect at the conspicuous advanced position, and it is possible to further improve the interest.

8. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment are assigned the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, in the lighting decoration effect, "G", "O", "A", and "L" are displayed in order so as to flow to the right, and then "GOAL" is displayed. has been described, but this is merely an example, and other display modes may be used. For example, displaying "G", "O", "A", and "L" in sequence to the right may be set as one set, and this set may be performed multiple times. Also, for example, after displaying "G", "O", "A" and "L" from left to right, "L", "A", "O" and "G" are displayed from right to left. You may Further, for example, the display "GOAL" may be displayed so as to flow from one of the left and right sides to the other. Further, of course, the display mode may be devised not only in the horizontal direction but also in other directions such as the vertical direction.

Further, for example, the characters and words to be displayed are not limited to the embodiment, and may be anything that can represent a series of multiple modes. For example, in a pachinko game machine PY1 with a soccer motif, it is possible to indicate a mode related to words such as "SHOOT" and "BLOCK". Further, if LEDs are provided in a plurality of segments on the decorative surface 431 like the decorative member 430 according to the above embodiment, it is possible to display something like a dot picture. Therefore, it is also possible to show a shoot or a pass by showing a series of multiple modes in which a soccer ball flows from left to right.

Moreover, the decorative aspect of the decorative surface of the decorative member is not limited to having LEDs in a plurality of segments, and may be, for example, always fixed and fixed. In this case, each decorative surface may be decorated with a series of different modes of decoration. Even in this case, by replacing the decorative surfaces in the rotating decoration effect, a series of multiple modes can be displayed continuously, and the effect of improving the game interest is exhibited more than simply displaying all at the same time. It is possible. It should be noted that a series of multiple aspects means, for example, that an idea or image that is not so easy to recall or understand when these multiple aspects are displayed individually can be displayed individually by continuously displaying these multiple aspects. It may be easier for the player to recall or understand than when displayed on the screen.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the rotating decorative portion 400 including the four decorative members 430 each having the decorative surface 431 has been described. However, as the rotating decorative portion, it is sufficient if the positions of the plurality of decorative surfaces can be changed in the front-rear direction. For this reason, for example, a rotary decoration portion may be configured as in the modification shown in FIG. 22 .

The configuration according to the modification shown in FIG. 22 differs from the above embodiment in the number of decorative members. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, two decorative members 490 are used in the modified example. Also in this modified example, the configuration of the decorative member 490 itself can be the same as in the above embodiment. Also in the modified example, the rotation axes related to the rotating decoration effect are the right rotation axis RA and the left rotation axis RB that are parallel to each other. Also in the rotating decoration effect according to the modified example, the decorative member 490 moves with its decorative surface 491 always facing forward. Therefore, also in this modification, by performing the rotating decoration effect and the lighting decoration effect, it is possible to exhibit the same effect as the above-described embodiment.

Further, for example, the rotation axes of the two rotation shaft portions (the right rotation axis RA and the left rotation axis RB in the embodiment) related to the rotating decoration effect do not necessarily need to be parallel. For example, they may be arranged coaxially. However, when the two rotating shafts are arranged coaxially, the operation tends to be monotonous compared to when they are arranged in parallel as in the above embodiment. In addition, if they are coaxial, the size in the front-rear direction becomes large. On the other hand, in the above embodiment in which they are arranged in parallel, as shown in FIG. 9, the size in the front-rear direction can be reduced. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the volume occupied in the game machine can be reduced while complicating the movement of the decoration member in the rotating decoration effect. Therefore, in a game machine with limited space, it is preferable to use the rotating shaft as in the above embodiment from the viewpoint of making effective use of the space.

Further, for example, the mechanism of the vertical driving section for vertically moving the rotary decorative section is not limited to the link mechanism as in the above embodiment. For example, a mechanism such as a rack and pinion may be employed. Further, for example, the rotating decorative portion may be moved between an advanced position and a retracted position that is retracted from the advanced position, and is not limited to the vertical direction as in the above embodiment.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, only the big winning opening 14 is provided as the big winning area that can be opened in the big winning game, but a plurality of big winning areas may be provided. Further, for example, the configurations described in the above embodiments are not necessarily all essential components. That is, for example, in the first movable device 55, the vertical drive section 300 may be omitted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the time saving state is always set with the end of the jackpot game, but it may be determined whether or not the time saving state is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. In this case, in the special figure 2 lottery, it may be possible to win with a high probability the big winning pattern in which the time saving state is set with the end of the big winning game.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment and the like, by winning a big hit in the big win determination, a big winning game involving opening and closing of the big winning opening 14 is executed. ” may be provided. A small win game is executed by winning a "small win" different from a big win and a loss in a big win determination. And it is desirable that the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 14 in the small winning game is 1.8 seconds or less. In addition, the game state does not change with the end of the small winning game. That is, during and after execution of the small winning game, the game state before the execution continues, and the execution of the small winning game does not affect the gaming state. That is, when a small prize is won, a small prize game with opening and closing of the big prize opening 14 is only executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of times of high probability is set to 160 times, and the number of times of time saving is set to 160 times and 100 times, but the special symbols for the game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The specified number of times of variable display is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, the high probability number of times may be set to 100 times, and the time saving number of times may be set to 100 times regardless of the presence or absence of V passage. Moreover, you may set the number of times of time saving to 0 times. In addition, the duration of the game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is set based on other factors than the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbols, such as the elapsed time after the jackpot game and the number of shot game balls. may

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the presentation control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (control of the game). , the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed by different boards, but they may be configured to be performed by one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

In addition, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as arrange ball machines and mammoth ball game machines, reel-type game machines (so-called "slot machines"), and the like.

9. Inventions Shown in the Above-described Embodiments The above-described embodiments show inventions of the following means. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
A game machine (pachinko game machine PY1 ) and
The decorative part is
A first decorative state in which the first decorative surface is located forward of the second decorative surface, and a second decorative state in which the second decorative surface is located forward of the first decorative surface. The game machine is characterized in that it is possible to switch between and by a rotating operation (rotating decoration effect) about a rotation axis.

For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-103991, which is cited as a conventional technique, discloses a game machine in which a movable decorative portion swings between a standby position and an advanced position. However, such a conventional decorative portion only advances from the standby position to the advanced position, and the aspect is not particularly changed, and the game interest is not sufficient. On the other hand, in the gaming machine with this configuration, the decoration unit can switch between a first decoration state in which the first decoration surface is conspicuous and a second decoration state in which the second decoration surface is conspicuous, by a rotating operation. can. In other words, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game by changing the mode of the decoration part by the rotating motion.

The invention according to means A2 is
The gaming machine according to means A1,
The decorative part is
The rotating shaft has a first rotating shaft (right rotating shaft RA) and a second rotating shaft (left rotating shaft RB) parallel to the first rotating shaft. It is a gaming machine that

In the gaming machine of this configuration, the decorative section can rotate around a plurality of rotating shafts provided in parallel. That is, it is possible to make the rotating motion of the decoration part more complicated than the rotating motion about one rotating shaft, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

The invention according to means A3 is
The gaming machine according to means A2,
The decorative part is
a first decorative portion (one of the four decorative members 430) having the first decorative surface and a second decorative portion (another decorative member 430) having the second decorative surface;
A first rotating shaft member (right rotating portion 410) related to the first rotating shaft provided on one end side of the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion;
a second rotating shaft member (left rotating portion 420) related to the second rotating shaft provided on the other end side opposite to the one end side of the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion; A game machine characterized by having

The game machine of this configuration has a first rotating shaft member and a second rotating shaft member that perform simple rotations, and a first decorative portion and a second decorative portion that move in a complicated trajectory. are doing. Therefore, by contrasting the simple rotation and the complicated movement, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

The invention according to means A4 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
A game board (game board 1) provided with a game area (game area 6) in which game balls can flow down is provided on the game board surface (game board surface 1F),
The game machine is characterized in that the rotating shaft extends in a direction intersecting with the game board surface.

In the game machine having this configuration, the decoration part has a novel operation mode in which the first decoration surface and the second decoration surface are exchanged in the front-rear direction by rotating about the rotation axis that intersects the game board surface. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

The invention according to means A5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A4,
The decorative part is
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to show a series of a plurality of aspects (perform a lighting decoration effect) in accordance with the rotating motion.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the decoration section can show a series of a plurality of modes along with the rotating motion, thereby making it possible to improve interest more than simply showing.

The invention according to means A6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A5,
The decorative part is
It is possible to take an advanced position and a retreat position (standby position) that is retreated from the advanced position,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the rotating motion may be performed at the advanced position.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the decorative portion performs a rotating motion at the conspicuous advanced position, thereby making it possible to further improve the amusement.

PY1... Pachinko machine YU... Game board unit EU... Production unit 1... Game board 1F... Game board surface 2... Game machine frame 6... Game area 100... Game control board 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Production control board 121... Production Control microcomputer 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 55 First movable device 300 Vertical drive unit 400 Rotary decoration unit 401 Central base 405 Right base 406 Left base 410 Right rotation unit 410m Rotary motor 410g Motor shaft 420 Left rotating part 421 Central shaft part 430 Decorative member 431 Decorative surface FU Front upper position FD Front lower position BU Rear upper position BD Rear lower position

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a decorative portion having a first decorative surface and a second decorative surface,
The decorative part is
a first decorative portion having the first decorative surface and a second decorative portion having the second decorative surface;
A first decorative state in which the first decorative surface is located forward of the second decorative surface, and a second decorative state in which the second decorative surface is located forward of the first decorative surface. It is possible to switch between and by rotating operation around the rotation axis,
The gaming machine is characterized in that both the first decorative surface and the second decorative surface face forward in both the first decorative state and the second decorative state.

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