JP7239446B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Among game machines such as pachinko game machines and slot machines, there are machines capable of executing a movable body presentation using a plurality of operable movable bodies.

In this type of game machine, a first movable body provided at a first position and capable of expanding and contracting between a contracted state and an extended state; a second movable body deformable to a second state different from the first state, wherein the first movable body deformed to the elongated state approaches the second movable body deformed to the second state; There have been those capable of performing a movable body effect in which a movable body and a second movable body can be recognized as one specific movable body (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-167776 A

In the game machine described in Patent Document 1, in the movable body presentation, the first movable body and the second movable body can only be recognized as one specific movable body. There was a problem of lack of interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of movable body presentation.

The game machine according to claim 1,
A game machine capable of playing,
a first movable body having a first light emitting means and movable between a first position and a second position;
a second movable body having a second light emitting means and movable between a first predetermined position and a second predetermined position;
an effect executing means capable of executing a movable body effect using the first movable body and the second movable body;
with
The production executing means is
a specific movable body rendering that can be recognized as one rendering structure by the first movable body and the second movable body that are close to each other by moving the first movable body to the second position;
a special movable body effect of moving the first movable body and the second movable body in a state recognizable as the one effect structure after execution of the specific movable body effect;
is executable and
Before executing the specific movable body effect, the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means that are emitting light are extinguished, and in the specific movable body effect, the first movable body approaches the second movable body. When not, the first light emitting means is made to emit light while the second light emitting means is kept turned off, and when the first movable body approaches the second movable body, the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are turned on. 2 causing the light emitting means to emit light;
In the special movable body effect, the first movable body and the second movable body are moved from the first position side of the first movable body to the second position side and from the second position side to the first position side. It is characterized by moving in a direction different from the direction of movement to .
In addition, the game machine is capable of playing,
a first movable body movable between a first position and a second position;
a second movable body movable between a first predetermined position and a second predetermined position;
an effect executing means capable of executing a movable body effect using the first movable body and the second movable body;
with
The production executing means is
By moving the first movable body to the second position, a specific movable body rendering is executed in which the first movable body and the second movable body that are close to each other can be recognized as one rendering structure. is possible and
After execution of the specific movable body rendering, a special movable body rendering can be executed in which the first movable body and the second movable body are moved in a state recognizable as the one rendering structure. there is
According to these features, by moving further after the first movable body and the second movable body become recognizable as one production structure, the degree of attention to one production structure increases. Since it increases, interest can be suitably enhanced.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention together with the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It may have.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view showing a pachinko game machine as a characteristic portion 187SG. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine as the characteristic portion 187SG. (A) is a state in which each effect device is located at the origin position, and (B) is a front view showing the effect unit in a state of being moved to the effect position. (A) is a front view showing a state where each movable body of the first effect device and the second effect device is located at the origin position, (B) is a combined state, and (C) is a combined rising state. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the 1st production|presentation apparatus and the 2nd production|presentation apparatus from diagonally forward. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the 1st production|presentation apparatus and the 2nd production|presentation apparatus from diagonally behind. (A) is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the mechanical portion of the first effect device, and (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of (A). (A) is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the mechanical portion of the second effect device, and (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of (A). (A) is a state where the movable body of the third effect device is located at the origin position, (B) is a state where it is located at an intermediate position, and (C) is a front view showing a state where it is located at the effect position. is. (A) is a front view showing a state where the movable body of the fourth effect device is located at the origin position, and (B) is a state where it is located at the effect position. It is a figure which illustrates a production|presentation control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table 2. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between variable display results and variation patterns; It is a flow chart which shows a part of production|presentation control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a movable body origin return process. 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; It is a flowchart which shows an example of production|presentation type determination processing. It is a figure which shows the flow of a super reach. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an omen effect type determination table; (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a development effect type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing a development effect type. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a determination table for determination effect type, and (B) is a diagram showing a determination effect type. (A) to (D) are diagrams showing movable ranges of the first movable body and the second movable body. (A) to (D) are diagrams showing an operation example of the first movable body and the second movable body. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of effect processing during variable display; It is a flowchart which shows an example of development portent production processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the decision sign effect processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of development production processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of decision production processing. (A) is a schematic front view showing a production unit, and (B) is a vertical sectional view of (A). (A) is a schematic front view showing the effect unit when the first movable body descends, and (B) is a vertical sectional view of (A). (A) is a schematic front view showing the production unit when the first movable body descends to the first production position, and (B) is a longitudinal sectional view of (A). (A) to (E) are diagrams showing the details of the merging operation. It is a back perspective view which shows the state which the 1st movable body and the 2nd movable body contacted. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a title effect, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a pseudo movable body effect. (A) to (E) are diagrams showing examples of light emitting operations of the first movable body and the second movable body. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of effect operation based on pattern RP-2, and (B) is a timing chart showing an example of effect operation based on pattern RP-4. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of effect operation based on pattern KP-1, and (B) is a timing chart showing an example of effect operation based on pattern KP-2. (A) to (D') are diagrams showing an example of the production operation from the start of the variable display to the development portent production. (E) to (H') are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of the advanced effect. (A) to (D') are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation when developed into a super ready-to-win effect. (E) to (H) are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of the final effect. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the second movable body is not positioned at the second origin position at the start of the development effect; FIG. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing a combination operation mode as characteristic portion 197SG modification 1, and (C), (D) and (E) are diagrams showing operation examples after the combination operation as characteristic portion 197SG modification 2. be. (A) to (C) are diagrams showing a combination operation mode as characteristic portion 197SG modified example 3. FIG.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Characteristic part 187SG form)
The game machine of form 1-1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
a first movable body (e.g., first movable body 401) movable between a first position (e.g., first origin position) and a second position (e.g., first rendering position);
a second movable body (e.g., second movable body 501) movable between a first predetermined position (e.g., second origin position) and a second predetermined position (e.g., second intermediate position);
Effect execution means capable of executing a movable body effect using the first movable body and the second movable body (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a development precursor effect, a fixed precursor effect, a development effect, a final effect, etc. part) and
It is characterized by having
According to this feature, it is possible to heighten interest by the movable body presentation.

The gaming machine of form 1-2 is the gaming machine according to form 1-1,
A first movable range (eg, first movable range E1) of the first movable body (eg, first movable body 401) and a second movable range of the second movable body (eg, second movable body 501) At least a part of the range (for example, the second movable range E2) overlaps,
the second predetermined position (for example, a second intermediate position) is within the first movable range;
the first predetermined position (for example, the second origin position) is outside the first movable range;
The effect executing means moves the first movable body to the second position when the second movable body is arranged at the second predetermined position, and moves the first movable body to the second position. By moving the second movable body to the first predetermined position when approaching the second movable body, the first movable body at the second position and the second movable body at the first predetermined position It is possible to execute a specific movable body effect that can be recognized as one effect structure (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute coalescence operation control in the development effect and the final effect. See Fig. 10-42)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first movable body approaches the second movable body, the second movable body is retracted to avoid contact, and the structure can be recognized as one production structure. can be increased to

The gaming machine of form 1-3 is the gaming machine according to form 1-1 or form 1-2,
The production executing means is
By moving the first movable body to the second position, a specific movable body rendering is executed in which the first movable body and the second movable body that are close to each other can be recognized as one rendering structure. It is possible (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 can execute coalescing operation control in the development production and the final production. Figures 10-42 (E) to (G), Figures 10-44 (D) to (G) reference),
After execution of the specific movable body effect, it is possible to execute a special movable body effect in which the first movable body and the second movable body are moved in a state recognizable as the one effect structure (for example, the effect A portion where the control CPU 120 can execute coalescence rising motion control in a development effect or a final effect (see FIGS. 10-42 (H) and 10-44 (H))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by moving further after the first movable body and the second movable body become recognizable as one production structure, attention to one production structure increases. Therefore, it is possible to suitably enhance interest.

The gaming machine of form 1-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-3,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a predetermined movable body effect for moving the second movable body to a specific position where contact with the first movable body is possible before executing the specific movable body effect (for example, effect control A portion where the second movable body 501 can be controlled by the second movable body 501 in the development effect and the final effect (see FIGS. 10-41 (D) and 10-43 (C))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately increase the sense of anticipation for execution of the specific movable body presentation by the predetermined movable body presentation.

The gaming machine of form 1-5 is the gaming machine according to form 1-4,
Effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute the specific movable body effect (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 determines the development effect or final effect in the effect type determination process of step 187 SGS 278),
The effect execution means executes the common predetermined movable body effect regardless of the determination result of the effect determination means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can perform the development The part that determines whether or not to execute the omen effect or the fixed omen effect)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the specific movable body effect is executed after the execution of the predetermined movable body effect.

The gaming machine of form 1-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-5,
If the second movable body is not positioned at the first predetermined position before execution of the specific movable body effect, control means capable of controlling to move the second movable body to the first predetermined position ( For example, the effect control CPU 120 is provided with a portion capable of executing the origin return processing of step S162.
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute the specific movable body effect.

The gaming machine of form 1-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-6,
Equipped with an action detection means (for example, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting the player's action (operation),
The performance executing means is configured to perform the above-described effects when an execution condition is established based on the detection of the action of the player by the action detection means, and when the execution condition is established regardless of the detection result of the action detection means. It is possible to execute a specific movable body production (for example, the production control CPU 120 starts coalescing operation control when a predetermined timing has passed from the start of the development production in the development production (Fig. 10-39 (B) (see FIG. 10-40(B)), and in the final effect, when the operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected during the valid operation period, the uniting operation control is started (see FIG. 10-40(B)).)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the opportunity to execute the specific movable body effect is increased, so the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of form 1-8 is the gaming machine according to form 1-7,
The effect execution means is configured to perform a first period after the start of the predetermined movable body effect, and a second time period different in length from the first period after the start of the predetermined movable body effect. The specific movable body effect can be started when
The second period includes a motion effective detection period in which the motion detection means can detect the motion of the player (for example, as shown in FIG. The uniting motion control is started at the timing ta5 when the predetermined first period has elapsed from the timing ta3, whereas in the final effect, the ascending motion control is started at the timing as shown in FIG. 10-40(B). At the timing tb5 when the second period different from the first period has elapsed from tb3, the coalescing operation control is started. A part where the start timing of coalescing motion control changes due to certain things (see Fig. 10-40 (B))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the opportunity to execute the specific movable body effect is increased, so the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of form 1-9 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-8,
a first light emitting means (eg, first movable body LED 402) capable of emitting light from the first movable body (eg, first movable body 401);
a second light emitting means (for example, a second movable body LED 502) capable of emitting light from the second movable body (for example, a second movable body 501);
with
The effect executing means extinguishes the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means after causing the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means to emit light and before executing the specific movable body effect. Effect can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 at the timing ta4 before executing the coalescing operation. Fig. 10-39 (B) timing ta4, timing tb5 in FIG. 10-40 (B))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the specific movable object effect is executed by the lights-out effect.

The gaming machine of form 1-10 is the gaming machine according to form 1-9,
The production executing means is
Execute the extinguishing effect before executing the specific movable body effect,
In the specific movable body presentation, when the first movable body is not close to the second movable body, the first light emitting means is made to emit light while the second light emitting means is kept turned off, and the first movable body is kept turned off. When the body comes close to the second movable body, the second light emitting means is caused to emit light, and the light emitting effect by the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means is started (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first At the timing ta5 when the movable body 401 starts to descend, the first movable body LED 402 is turned on to start the descent of the first movable body 401, and at the timing ta6 when the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501, A portion where the second movable body LED 502 is lit and the second movable body 501 starts to descend (see FIGS. 10-36, 10-39(B), and 10-40(B)).)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the rendering effect of the specific movable body rendering can be favorably enhanced by the light emitting rendering.

The gaming machine of form 11 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-10,
The effect executing means moves the first movable body (eg, first movable body 401) from the first position (eg, first origin position) toward the second position (eg, first rendering position). and move the second movable body (for example, the second movable body 501) from the first predetermined position (for example, the second origin position) toward the second predetermined position (for example, the second effect position). By doing so, it is possible to execute a predetermined movable body effect in which the first movable body at the second position and the second movable body at the first predetermined position can be recognized as one predetermined movable body (for example, FIG. 10-46 (A) (B) reference)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since it is possible to execute the predetermined movable body presentation in which the movement mode is different from that of the specific movable body presentation, it is possible to suitably enhance the interest.

The gaming machine of form 1-12 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-11,
the second position is lower than the first position;
The second predetermined position is above the first predetermined position,
In the specific movable body effect, after the first movable body approaches the second movable body and the second movable body starts moving toward the first predetermined position, the first movable body moves to the When the second movable body reaches the first predetermined position at the timing of reaching the second position, the first movable body and the second movable body come closest to or contact each other (see FIG. 10-36).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, after the first movable body that has descended from the first position approaches and the second movable body starts descending, the timing at which the descending of the first movable body and the second movable body stops all at once. Since the first movable body and the second movable body come closest to each other or contact each other at , it is possible to suppress damage caused by contact between the first movable body and the second movable body during the descent. Moreover, since the period until the first movable body and the second movable body become recognizable as one production structure can be extended as much as possible, the unexpectedness can be enhanced.

The game machine of form 2-1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
a movable body (eg, first movable body 401) that can move between a first position (eg, first origin position) and a second position (eg, first rendering position) and can be recognized as a predetermined symbol; ,
a plurality of mechanical units for moving the movable body (for example, the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433, the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416, the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441, etc.);
Effect execution means capable of executing a movable body effect for moving the movable body to the second position (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute uniting motion control in a development effect, a fixed effect, etc.);
with
The plurality of mechanical units are
From the first state (see, for example, FIG. 10-32(A)) to the second state (see, for example, FIG. 10-34(A)) accompanying the movement of the movable body from the first position to the second position is mutable and
It is difficult to be visually recognized by the player in the first state, and is visible to the player in the second state,
By changing to the second state in accordance with the execution of the movable body effect, a specific symbol different from the predetermined symbol is formed to be recognizable (for example, when the first movable body 401 moves to the first effect position). Accordingly, each mechanical part changes from the first state to the second state, so that each decoration D1 to D4 is arranged at an appropriate position, so that a predetermined symbol (for example, a display body displaying the character "go") It is different from the recognizable first movable body 401 and can be recognized as a symbol that is the same as or similar to the effect image Z1 (see FIG. 10-34(A)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the specific symbols different from the predetermined symbols are recognizably formed by the plurality of mechanical units that become visible to the player as the movable body moves to the second position. With the mechanical part of (1), the attraction of the movable body presentation can be suitably enhanced.

The gaming machine of form 2-2 is the gaming machine according to form 2-1,
Effect display units (for example, decorations D1 to D4) are provided on the surfaces of the plurality of mechanical units,
One effect display portion is formed to be recognizable as the specific symbol by the effect display portions provided in each of the plurality of mechanical portions that are changed to the second state as the movable body moves to the second position. (For example, each mechanism changes from the first state to the second state as the first movable body 401 moves to the first rendering position, so that the decorations D1 to D4 cause the first movable body 401 to move. A specific symbol that is different from “go” (predetermined symbol) and identical or similar to effect image Z1 is constructed (see FIG. 10-34(A)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, one symbol can be easily recognized by the plurality of effect display sections without complicating the form of the plurality of mechanism sections.

The gaming machine of form 2-3 is the gaming machine according to form 2-1 or form 2-2,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific display effect of displaying a effect image recognizable as the specific symbol (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the effect image in the notification effect for notifying that the super ready-to-win effect has developed. The part where Z1 can be displayed (See Fig. 10-35 (A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the specific symbol may be displayed in the specific display effect, the recognition of the specific symbol in the movable body effect can be favorably enhanced.

The gaming machine of form 2-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-3,
The plurality of mechanical units are
a power transmission member (for example, drive arm 416, etc.) for transmitting power to the movable body;
a guide member (for example, the second rail member 432, the first rail member 441, etc.) for guiding the movement of the movable body;
It is characterized by including
According to this feature, the specific symbol can be formed using the power transmission member and the guide member.

The gaming machine of form 2-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-4,
Depending on the movement mode of the movable body or the position of the movable body, the degree of recognition of the specific symbol changes (for example, each mechanism (the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433, the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416, the first The predetermined portion 441F) of the rail member 441 is in the second state shown in FIG. 10-34(A) rather than in the first state shown in FIG. highly recognizable)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the appearance of the specific symbol is changed, which enhances interest.

The gaming machine of form 2-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-5,
The movable body is
a first movable body (e.g., first movable body 401) movable between the first position and the second position;
a second movable body (e.g., second movable body 501) movable between a first predetermined position and a second predetermined position;
including
A first movable range (eg, first movable range E1) of the first movable body (eg, first movable body 401) and a second movable range of the second movable body (eg, second movable body 501) At least a part of the range (for example, the second movable range E2) overlaps,
the second predetermined position (for example, a second intermediate position) is within the first movable range;
the first predetermined position (for example, the second origin position) is outside the first movable range;
The effect executing means moves the first movable body to the second position when the second movable body is arranged at the second predetermined position, and moves the first movable body to the second position. By moving the second movable body to the first predetermined position when approaching the second movable body, the first movable body at the second position and the second movable body at the first predetermined position It is possible to execute a specific movable body effect that can be recognized as one effect structure (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute coalescence operation control in the development effect and the final effect. See Fig. 10-42)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first movable body approaches the second movable body, the second movable body is retracted to avoid contact, and the structure can be recognized as one production structure. can be increased to

The gaming machine of form 2-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-6,
The movable body is
a first movable body (e.g., first movable body 401) movable between the first position and the second position;
a second movable body (e.g., second movable body 501) movable between a first predetermined position and a second predetermined position;
including
The production executing means is
By moving the first movable body to the second position, a specific movable body rendering is executed in which the first movable body and the second movable body that are close to each other can be recognized as one rendering structure. It is possible (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 can execute coalescing operation control in the development production and the final production. Figures 10-42 (E) to (G), Figures 10-44 (D) to (G) reference),
After execution of the specific movable body effect, it is possible to execute a special movable body effect in which the first movable body and the second movable body are moved in a state recognizable as the one effect structure (for example, the effect A portion where the control CPU 120 can execute coalescence rising motion control in a development effect or a final effect (see FIGS. 10-42 (H) and 10-44 (H))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by moving further after the first movable body and the second movable body become recognizable as one production structure, attention to one production structure increases. Therefore, it is possible to suitably enhance interest.

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first pending display 25A displays the first pending memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

Predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three positions on the lower left side of the game area and one position above the variable winning ball device 6B) are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiving members. A general winning opening 10 is provided. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3). Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Below the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

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

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). In addition to the upper tray, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout portion (hit ball supply tray) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper tray is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

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

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

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

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. Consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls in the big prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The role ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls awarded to the second starting prize opening (electric chew) and the number of prize balls awarded to the large prize opening (attacker). The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side of the board case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 from the rear side. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 50Aa and long pieces 50Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

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

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the ending conditions such as execution of the special game a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability-high base state, a high-probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and a normal state is also called a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.
(Progress of production, etc.)

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17 , and by operating the power switch 91 (turning it on), power from an alternating current power supply such as AC 100 V in an external power supply such as a commercial power supply is switched to the power supply board 17 . It can be supplied to electrical parts including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have it.

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

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), count switch 23) (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

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

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

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

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

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

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

If the restoration condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), after executing the restoration process (step S4), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. The work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S4. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if the pattern variation can be restarted.

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

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

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main board 11 sets the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a game stop state to stop the progress of the game. When the game is in the stopped state, shooting of game balls by operating the batted ball operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbols are stopped. The display device 20 may be controlled so as to stop-display a lost symbol or the like, or to perform a display corresponding to a game stop state different from the lost symbol. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

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

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

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be put in the game stop state as in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

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

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

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

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

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

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

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

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

In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), "big hit" special figure display assigned to the result. Thereby, when it is a high probability state such as a probability variable state in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability that it is determined to control to a big hit game state is higher than when it is a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. get higher

In the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is "small win" and controlled to the small win game state is determined to be the same value. has been assigned a value. In the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure display result Determination values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the determination table. In addition, depending on the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" may be changed. The probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variation special figure may be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment value is set regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to set value 6 are set. In this case, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

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

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

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33094 in the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

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

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player. The playability may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁For example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined value provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. While controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to a probability variable state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time reduction control). A game property (a so-called one-type two-type mixed type) that controls a big hit game state based on the passage of a ball through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 may be employed. When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the big win probability and small win probability are higher than when these set values are any one of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). A common switch may be used for different purposes when game characteristics are changed according to a set value. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a production switch (for executing a predetermined production each time a game ball passes through a prescribed area). switch), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the assignment of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the set values based on the assignment of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with a common ratio regardless of the set value. A set value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by having the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differ according to a set value. Alternatively, regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach may be common. In addition, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios according to the set values.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

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

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

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

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

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving the command specifying the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the jackpot middle effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big win game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, one of them may have a ratio of “0%” and the other may have a ratio of “100%” or less than “100%”.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 187SG)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the characteristic portion 187SG in the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 10-1 to 10-47. It should be noted that, in the following description, configurations that are the same as the pachinko game machine 1 explained in the basic explanation, or that have the same functions as those of the pachinko game machine 1 although they are different in form, layout, etc., are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof are omitted. Differences from the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation will be mainly explained.

First, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 187SG will be described based on FIGS. 10-1 to 10-3. FIG. 10-1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine as the characteristic portion 187SG. FIG. 10-2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like installed in the pachinko game machine as the characteristic portion 187SG. 10-3, (A) is a front view showing the effect unit in a state where each effect device is located at the origin position, and (B) is a state in which the effect unit is moved to the effect position.

As shown in FIG. 10-1, the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic portion 187SG is provided with a first effect device 400, a second effect device 500, a third effect device 600 and a fourth effect device 700. As shown in FIG. 10-3, the image display device 5, the first rendering device 400, the second rendering device 500, the third rendering device 600, and the fourth rendering device 700 are assembled with respect to the rectangular frame-shaped base member 301. It is attached and integrated as a production unit 300. - 特許庁In a state where the effect unit 300 is attached to the back side of the game board 2, the first effect device 400, the second effect device 500, the third effect device 600 and the fourth effect device 700 are connected to the game board 2 and the image display device 5. is placed between Also, the display area of the image display device 5 can be visually recognized from the central opening of the base member 301 .

(Direction device)
Next, the first rendering device 400 and the second rendering device 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-4 to 10-10. 10-4, (A) is the state where each movable body of the first effect device and the second effect device is located at the origin position, (B) is the combined state, and (C) is the combined rising state. It is a diagram. FIG. 10-5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the first effect device and the second effect device as seen obliquely from the front. FIG. 10-6 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the first effect device and the second effect device as seen obliquely from behind. 10-7, (A) is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the mechanical portion of the first effect device, and (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of (A). 10-8, (A) is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the mechanical portion of the second effect device, and (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of (A). FIG. 10-9 shows (A) the state in which the movable body of the third effect device is located at the origin position, (B) the state in the intermediate position, and (C) the state in the effect position. It is a front view which shows the state which is. FIG. 10-10 is a front view showing a state in which (A) the movable body of the fourth effect device is located at the origin position, and (B) a state in which it is located at the effect position.

As shown in FIGS. 10-3 and 10-4, the first rendering device 400 has a first movable body 401 capable of recognizing the character "go", and is located at a first origin position above the image display device 5. (See FIG. 10-3 (A)) and the first rendering position (see FIG. 10-3 (B)) below the first origin position and above the front surface of the image display device 5. can be moved to

The second effect device 500 has a second movable body 501 capable of recognizing the character of "body", a second origin position (see FIG. 10-3(A)) below the image display device 5, 2 It is movable in the vertical direction between the second effect position (see FIG. 10-3 (B)) above the origin position and the lower front surface of the image display device 5 .

As shown in FIG. 10-4(A), the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are located at the first origin position and the second origin position, respectively, and the vertical position of the image display device 5 is adjusted. are arranged so as to face each other. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4(B), when the first movable body 401 moves to the first rendering position while the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position, the image display device 5, the first movable body 401 is close to the second movable body 501, and can be recognized as one production structure displaying the word "union".

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4(C), the first movable body 401 moves to the first intermediate position between the first origin position and the first rendering position, and the second movable body 501 moves to the first position. When moved to the second rendering position, the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501 at the center of the front surface of the image display device 5 and is recognized as one rendering structure consisting of the word "union". It becomes possible.

(First rendering device 400)
As shown in FIGS. 10-5 to 10-7, the first effect device 400 includes a base member 410 and a first movable body 401 provided on the front side of the base member 410 so as to be movable with respect to the base member 410. and a mechanism for moving the first movable body 401 . Further, the base member 410 has a first origin position sensor 403 (see FIG. 10-2) capable of detecting the first movable body 401 at the first origin position, and a first intermediate position (described later) for the first movable body 401. A first intermediate position sensor 404 (see FIG. 10-2) is provided which is detectable at the .

As shown in FIG. 10-7, the first movable body 401 includes a non-transmissive base member 401A, a transmissive cover member 401B, and an LED substrate provided between the base member 401A and the cover member 401B. 401C and. On the front surface of the LED board 401C, a plurality of first movable body LEDs 402 (see FIG. 10-2) arranged in rows in the horizontal direction are arranged in a plurality of stages in the vertical direction. The light is diffused and emitted through the cover member on the front side, so that the front surface of the first movable body 401 emits light.

The mechanism section for moving the first movable body 401 includes a drive mechanism section for transmitting the power of the drive source to the first movable body 401, a first guide mechanism section for guiding the movement of the first movable body 401, and a second guide mechanism.

The drive mechanism unit is attached to the back side of the base member 410 and has a first movable body motor 411 which is a driving source for driving the first movable body 401 , and a first movable body motor 411 on the front side of the base member 410 . A first gear member 412 fixed to the drive shaft 411A, and a second gear member 413 which is rotatably provided on the front surface of the base member 410 about a rotating shaft facing in the front-rear direction and which meshes with the first gear member 412. , a third gear member 414 that is rotatably provided on the front surface of the base member 410 about a rotation axis facing the front-rear direction and meshes with the second gear member 413; and a drive arm 416 rotatably supported on a pivot shaft 415 facing toward.

A long hole 417 is formed in the driving arm 416 near the rotary shaft 415 , and a connecting shaft 418 projecting from the front peripheral edge of the third gear member 414 is inserted into the long hole 417 . A long hole 419 is formed in the right end of the drive arm 416 , and a connecting shaft 420 projecting from the upper back surface of the first movable body 401 and directed in the front-rear direction is inserted into the long hole 419 . Therefore, the first gear member 412, the second gear member 413, and the third gear member 414 are rotated by the first movable body motor 411, and the rotation of the third gear member 414 rotates the connecting shaft 418, thereby rotating the drive arm. 416 rotates about a rotation shaft 415, and thereby the first movable body 401 moves in the vertical direction. In addition, the drive arm 416 is constantly biased by a coil spring 421 in a direction to rotate upward.

The first guide mechanism portion includes an elongated hole 430 facing in the vertical direction formed at a substantially central position in the horizontal direction of the base member 410, and an upper and lower guide shaft 431A that can be inserted into the elongated hole 430. A first rail member 431 provided to be slidable in the vertical direction, a second rail member 432 attached to the rear surface of the first movable body 401, and a slide between the first rail member 431 and the second rail member 432. and a sandwiched intermediate rail member 432A. A cover member 433 attached to the first rail member 431 is arranged on the front side of the second rail member 432 to cover the front side of the second rail member 432 .

The second guide mechanism part is provided so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction with respect to the long hole 440 formed on the right side of the base member 410 and a guide shaft 441A that can be inserted into the long hole 440. A first rail member 441 and a connecting shaft 443 whose left end protrudes from the back surface of the first movable body 401 and faces in the front-rear direction. and a second rail member 442 disposed thereon. A long hole 444 is formed in the second rail member 442, and a guide shaft 445 protruding from the rear surface of the first rail member 441 and directed in the front-rear direction is inserted into the long hole 444, whereby the first rail A second rail member 442 is slidable with respect to the member 441 .

The second rail member 442 has one end locked to the base member 410 and the other end locked to the second rail member 442 by means of a tension spring 446 that moves the guide shaft 441A toward the right end of the elongated hole 444. always energized to do so.

A contact portion 450 having a flat contact surface on the lower surface is provided on the lower back surface of the first movable body 401 . A wiring cover 434 is attached above the contact portion 450 .

As shown in FIG. 10-4(A), the first effect device 400 configured in this way has a first initial state in which the first movable body 401 is positioned at the first origin position, and As shown in (B), the first rendering state in which the first movable body 401 is positioned at the first rendering position, and as shown in FIG. and a first intermediate effect state in which it is located at a first intermediate position between the position and the first effect position.

In the first initial state, the first effect device 400 is configured such that the drive arm 416 and the first rail member 441 and the second rail member 442 of the second guide mechanism face the lateral direction, and the front side of the base member 410 is positioned horizontally. overlaps with In addition, the first rail member 431, the intermediate rail member 432A and the second rail member 432 of the first guide mechanism part are overlapped on the front side of the long hole 430 in a longitudinally overlapping state, and the first rail member 441 of the second guide mechanism part and the second rail member 442 overlap in the front-rear direction. Also, the first rail member 431, the intermediate rail member 432A and the second rail member 432 of the first guide mechanism are covered with the first movable body 401. As shown in FIG.

In this state, the drive arm 416 rotates downward about the rotation shaft 415 by the first movable body motor 411, thereby moving the first movable body 401 downward. At this time, after the first rail member 431 slides downward with respect to the long hole 430, the second rail member 432 slides downward with respect to the first rail member 431 via the intermediate rail member 432A. 1 movable body 401 is guided downward.

On the other hand, when the first movable body 401 moves downward, the guide shaft 441A slides toward the left side of the long hole 444 while the first rail member 441 rotates downward around the guide shaft 441A. . After that, the second rail member 442 slides downward with respect to the first rail member 441 .

In this manner, the first guide mechanism has a function of guiding the vertical movement of the first movable body 401 when the drive arm 416 is rotated to move the first movable body 401 vertically. In addition, since the first guide mechanism portion is composed of a plurality of rail members (the first rail member 431, the intermediate rail member 432A, and the second rail member 432), the first rail member 401 moves downward as the first movable body 401 moves downward. When the member 431, the intermediate rail member 432A, and the second rail member 432 are extended, the first movable body 401 is likely to rattle in the left-right direction. Therefore, in the second guide mechanism section, the second rail member 442 is pivotally supported by the connecting shaft 443 arranged at a different position from the connecting shaft 420 on which the drive arm 416 is pivotally supported. It has a function of suppressing rattling in the left-right direction and assisting guidance in the up-down direction. In addition, by urging the first movable body 401 upward by the coil spring 421, the load applied to the first movable body motor 411 when moving the first movable body 401 upward is reduced.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-4(B), when the first movable body 401 moves to the first effect position, the first guide mechanism portion of the first guide mechanism is positioned between the long hole 430 and the first movable body 401. 1 rail member 431 (cover member 433) is positioned, and a portion of drive arm 416 and first rail member 441 are arranged substantially symmetrically on the left and right sides of first rail member 431 facing in the vertical direction. . Further, the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433 arranged on the front side of the first rail member 431, the predetermined portion 416F on the right side of the drive arm 416, the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441, and the long hole 430 in the base member 410 Decorations D1 to D4, which will be described later, are applied to a predetermined portion 410F (a shaded area in FIGS. 10-4(B) and 10-4(C) and FIG. 10-5) provided around the periphery in an inverted T shape when viewed from the front. .

(Second rendering device 500)
As shown in FIGS. 10-5, 10-6, and 10-8, the second effect device 500 is provided with a base member 510 and a front side of the base member 510 so as to be movable with respect to the base member 510. It mainly has a second movable body 501 and a mechanism for moving the second movable body 501 . The base member 510 is also provided with a second origin position sensor 503 (see FIG. 10-2) capable of detecting the second movable body 501 at the second origin position.

As shown in FIG. 10-8, the second movable body 501 includes a non-transparent base member 501A, a transparent cover member 501B, and an LED substrate provided between the base member 501A and the cover member 501B. 501C and. On the front surface of the LED board, a plurality of second movable body LEDs 502 (see FIG. 10-2) arranged in rows in the left-right direction are arranged in a plurality of stages in the vertical direction. The front surface of the second movable body 501 emits light when the light is diffused and emitted through the cover member on the front surface side.

The mechanism section for moving the second movable body 501 includes a drive mechanism section for transmitting the power of the driving source to the second movable body 501 and a guide mechanism section for guiding the movement of the second movable body 501. have.

The drive mechanism unit is attached to the back side of the base member 510 and has a second movable body motor 511 which is a drive source for driving the second movable body 501 , and the second movable body motor 511 on the front side of the base member 510 . A first gear member 512 fixed to the drive shaft 511A; , and a driving arm 516 rotatably supported by a rotating shaft 515 projecting from the front left side of the base member 510 and directed in the front-rear direction.

A long hole 517 is formed in the drive arm 516 near the rotary shaft 515 , and a connecting shaft 518 projecting from the front peripheral edge of the second gear member 513 is inserted into the long hole 517 . A long hole 519 is formed in the right end of the drive arm 516 , and a connecting shaft 520 protruding from the lower back surface of the second movable body 501 and directed in the front-rear direction is inserted into the long hole 519 . Therefore, the first gear member 512 and the second gear member 513 are rotated by the second movable body motor 511 , and the rotation of the second gear member 513 rotates the connecting shaft 518 . , so that the second movable body 501 moves vertically. In addition, the drive arm 516 is constantly urged by a coil spring 521 in a direction to rotate upward.

The guide mechanism is attached to the back surface of the second movable body 501 and vertically slidable on the fixed rail member 530 which is formed at a substantially central position in the horizontal direction of the base member 510 and faces the vertical direction. It mainly has a slide rail member 531 provided movably and an intermediate rail member 532 slidably sandwiched between the fixed rail member 530 and the slide rail member 531 . A buffer member 550 made of a rubber material or the like that can come into contact with the contact portion 450 of the first movable body 401 is provided on the upper portion of the fixed rail member 530 of the base member 510 .

As shown in FIG. 10-9(A), the second effect device 500 configured in this manner has a second initial state in which the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position, and As shown in (C), the second rendering state in which the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second rendering position, and as shown in FIG. and a second intermediate effect state in which it is positioned at a second intermediate position between the position and the second effect position.

In the second initial state, the second effect device 500 has the fixed rail member 530 and the sliding rail member 531 overlapped in the front-rear direction, and is located on the back side of the second movable body 501, and the front side is covered by the second movable body 501. It is Then, the drive arm 516 is rotated upward about the rotation shaft 515 by the second movable body motor 511, thereby moving the second movable body 501 upward. At this time, the slide rail member 531 slides upward relative to the fixed rail member 530, thereby guiding the second movable body 501 upward.

(Third rendering device 600)
As shown in FIG. 10-9, the third effect device 600 includes left and right base members 610L and 610R, and a third display provided movably with respect to the base members 610L and 610R on the front side of the base members 610L and 610R. Third driving body motors 611L and 611R (see FIG. 10-2) for moving the movable bodies 601L and 601R and the third movable bodies 601L and 601R, and the power of the third driving body motors 611L and 611R are used to move the third movable bodies 601L and 601R. It mainly has a drive mechanism section including a transmission member that transmits power to the bodies 601L and 601R, and a guide mechanism section that guides the lateral movement of the third movable bodies 601L and 601R. Details of the drive mechanism and the guide mechanism are omitted. Further, the base members 610L and 610R are provided with third origin position sensors 603L and 603R (see FIG. 10-2) capable of detecting the third movable bodies 601L and 601R at the third origin positions, respectively.

Although not shown, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R have a non-transmissive base member, a transparent cover member, and an LED substrate provided between the base member and the cover member. A plurality of third movable body LEDs 602 (see FIG. 10-2) are arranged in rows in the left-right direction on the front surface of the LED board. The light diffuses through the cover member on the front side and is emitted, so that a plurality of circular light-emitting portions formed on the front surfaces of the third movable bodies 601L and 601R emit light.

The third movable body 601L and the third movable body 601R are arranged apart from each other in the left and right direction. The second movable parts 621A and 621B are rotatably provided around a driving shaft (not shown), and the second movable parts 621A and 621B are rotated around a rotating shaft (not shown) directed in the front-rear direction. Each of them has third movable portions 622A and 622B which are movably provided.

In the third effect devices 600L and 600R configured in this way, as shown in FIG. The portions 621A and 621B and the third movable portions 622A and 622B are bent linearly toward the inside to form a substantially inverted "<" and "<" shape when viewed from the front, and the front surfaces of the base members 610L and 610R 10-9(C), the second movable portions 621A, 621B and the third movable portion 621A, 621B and the third The movable portions 622A and 622B are bent linearly toward the inside, and the third movable portions 622A and 622B are bent with respect to the second movable portions 621A and 621B to form a generally inverted "C" and " 10-9(B), the first movable portion 620, the upper and lower second movable portions 621A and 621B, and the The three movable parts 622A and 622B are arranged linearly in the vertical direction, and can be changed to a third intermediate effect state located at a third intermediate position between the third origin position and the third effect position. there is

That is, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R are movable in the horizontal direction between the third origin position and the third effect position, and are deformed when moving between the third origin position and the third intermediate position. and further deforms when moving between the third intermediate position and the third effect position. Therefore, in the third initial state shown in FIG. 10-9(A), the intermediate effect state shown in FIG. 10-9(B), and the third effect state shown in FIG. 10-9(C), the image display device The shape surrounding the display area of 5 is different.

(Fourth rendering device 700)
As shown in FIG. 10-10, the fourth production device 700 includes base members 710L and 710H arranged vertically and connected to each other, and a fourth production device whose upper and lower parts are supported by the base members 710L and 710H so as to be movable in the horizontal direction. 4 movable bodies 701L, 701R and fourth driving body motors 711L, 711R (see FIG. 10-2) for moving the fourth movable bodies 701L, 701R; It mainly has a drive mechanism section including a transmission member that transmits power to the movable bodies 701L and 701R, and a guide mechanism section that guides the horizontal movement of the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R. Details of the drive mechanism and the guide mechanism are omitted. Further, the base members 710L and 710H are provided with fourth origin position sensors 703L and 703R (see FIG. 10-2) capable of detecting the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R at the fourth origin positions, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 10-10(A), the fourth effect device 700 configured in this manner is positioned at a fourth origin position where the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are arranged apart from each other in the left and right direction. and a fourth rendering state in which the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are positioned at the fourth rendering position as shown in FIG. 10-10(B). That is, the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are movable in the left-right direction between the fourth origin position and the fourth rendering position, and approach (or abut) each other at the fourth rendering position for one rendering. It becomes recognizable as a structure.

FIG. 10-11(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the feature part 187SG. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 10-11(A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 10-11 (A), the command 8001H is the first variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a design (also referred to as a production design). Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-11(B), it is determined whether the variable display result (also referred to as variable display result) is a "loss" or a "big hit" or "minor hit". Different EXT data are set according to the result (predetermined result) or the determination result (jackpot type determination result) of a plurality of types of jackpot types when the variable display result is "big hit".

Among the variable display result specifying commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-11(B), command 8C00H is a first variable display result specifying command indicating a predetermined result that the variable display result is "no". . The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "unprobable variable big hit". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result will be a "minor hit".

The command 8F00H is a pattern confirmation command for designating the stoppage (confirmation) of the decorative patterns in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 . The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designation command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is the time saving control. It is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, short working time state) in which probability variation control is not performed while being performed. In addition, the command 9502H is the third game state designation command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) where the time saving control is not performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is time saving control and probability change It is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state (high-probability-high base state, time-saving probability-variable state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a winning start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of a big winning game or a small winning game. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is open in the jackpot gaming state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for the big winning opening to notify that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state. The command A3XXH is a win end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of a big win game or a small win.

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

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

Command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to be able to specify the special figure reserved storage number. Command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure pending storage number in order to be able to specify the special figure pending storage number. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

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

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result specification commands) indicating the content of the winning determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a pattern designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" as a result of determination at the time of winning, the determination result of the big hit type (probability variation or non-probability variation), and whether it will be a small hit. . In addition, the command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating whether the random number for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", and "other" as a result of determination at the time of winning. is.

It should be noted that the commands shown in FIG. 10-11(A) are only examples, and some of these commands may be omitted, different commands may be used in place of these commands, and these commands may be used instead of these commands. You can add commands that are different from the commands in For example, a prize ball number notification command for specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game ball entering each prize hole, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. You may make it provide the notification command etc. which notify the remaining frequency|count of a passage notification command, probability variation control, and time saving control to be performed.

10-12 are explanatory diagrams illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 10-12, in this characteristic portion 187SG, on the side of the main board 11, the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination. , and the random number MR4 for judging the result of normal/universal figure display are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data representing part or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), to update various numerical data by software, thereby generating random numbers MR1 to Numerical data indicating part of MR4 may be counted.

The random number MR1 for special figure display result determination is a random number used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as the special figure in the special figure game as "big win" to the big win game state. It takes a value in the range from "1" to "65536". The random number MR2 for judging the type of jackpot is any one of "variable jackpot A", "variable jackpot B", "variable jackpot C", and "variable jackpot" when the variable display result is "jackpot". is a random value used to determine , and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number used to determine one of a plurality of types prepared in advance for the variation pattern in the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. 997”.

The random number MR4 for judging the result of normal pattern display is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal pattern display device 20 in the normal pattern display is "win" or "lose". It is a random number that can be set, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 10-13 (A) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM101. In this characteristic part 187SG, as a special figure display result determination table, a common special figure display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this , Separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

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

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in this characteristic portion 187SG, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) or a probability variable state (high probability state), A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot" or "loss".

In the special figure display result determination table 1, the table data showing the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment is whether or not to control the special figure display result as "big hit" to the big hit game state. It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in this characteristic portion 187SG, when the gaming state is a variable probability state (high probability state), more determination values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), It is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot". As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) where the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, compared to the determined probability (approximately 1/300 in this characteristic portion 187SG), the probability of being determined when the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher (approximately 1 in this characteristic portion 187SG). /30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variable state (high probability state), it is determined to control to a big hit game state compared to when it is a normal state or a time saving state. Judgment data is assigned to the decision result as to whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so that the probability of winning is increased.

In addition, FIG. 10-13 (B) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM101. The special figure display result determination table 2 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed, it is determined based on the random number MR1 for special symbol display result determination whether or not to control the variable display result to a small winning game state as a "small win". is a table referenced for

In the special figure display result determination table 2 in this characteristic portion 187SG, regardless of whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) or a probability variable state (high probability state), A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result determination table 2, the table data showing the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination is whether or not to control the special figure display result to the small hit game state as "small hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the characteristic part 187SG, the number of determination values assigned to the "small hit" differs between the special figure game of the first special figure and the second special figure. there is Specifically, in the case of the special game of the first special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the "small hit", but in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the "small hit". No judgment value is assigned. Therefore, as described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the second start winning prize formed by the variable winning ball device 6B by executing the time saving control In the high base state where the winning to the mouth occurs and the variable display of the second special figure is often executed, the "small hit" almost does not occur, and the second start formed by the variable winning ball device 6B In a high base state in which game balls are likely to enter the prize winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of small hits in which a large number of game balls cannot be acquired, thereby preventing the game interest from deteriorating.

FIG. 10-14(A) shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. The jackpot type determination table in the present characteristic portion 187SG selects any of a plurality of types of jackpot types based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined to control the special figure display result as "jackpot" to the jackpot gaming state. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether In the big hit type determination table, the special symbol for which variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second 2 special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for judging the type of jackpot is "non-probability variable jackpot", "probability variable jackpot A", " It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots, such as "probability variable big hit B" and "probability variable big hit C".

10-14 (B) will be used to explain the jackpot type in the present characteristic portion 187SG. In the present characteristic portion 187SG, as the jackpot type, high-precision control and time-saving control are performed after the jackpot game state is finished. "Probability variable jackpot A" and "probability variable jackpot B" which are executed and shift to a high probability high base state, and high probability low base state in which high probability control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state but time saving control is not executed. There are set a "probability variable big hit C" to shift and a "non-probability variable big hit" to shift to a low probability high base state by executing only time saving control after the end of the big win game state.

The jackpot game state by the "probability variable jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. On the other hand, the big-hit game state by the "probability variable big-hit B" is a normal open big-hit game in which five rounds (so-called five rounds) are repeated to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. . The big win game state by the "probability variable big win C" is a normal open big win in which the land that changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated twice (so-called two rounds). . In addition, the big win game state by the "probability variable big win C" and "non-probability variable big win" is repeated twice (so-called two rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. It is usually an open jackpot. Therefore, "variable big hit A" is called 10 rounds (10R) big hit, "variable big hit B" is called 5 rounds (5R) big hit, and "variable big hit C" is called 2 rounds (2R) big hit. may be called.

In addition, although not shown in the figure, the small winning game state in the characteristic portion 187SG changes the special variable winning ball device 7 twice to the first state that is advantageous for the player, and the opening time is set to 0.1 second. It's becoming In addition, after the end of the small winning game, the game state immediately before the small winning game is taken over.

The high-probability control and the time-saving control executed after the jackpot game state of the variable probability big win is finished are continuously executed until the big win occurs again after the jackpot game state is finished. Therefore, when the reoccurring big win is a variable probability big win, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed again after the big-win game state ends, so that the big-win game state is continuously generated without going through the normal state. , a so-called continuous state.

On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state due to the "non-probable variable jackpot" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature part 187SG), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times The game ends when a big win game state is entered before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10-14 (A), depending on whether the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure or the second special figure, "variable probability big hit A", " Allocation of determination values to the jackpot types of "probability variable jackpot B", "probability variable jackpot C", and "non-probability variable jackpot" is different. That is, if the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (the value in the range of "81" to "100") has a small number of rounds "variable hit B" or "variable probability While assigned to the jackpot type of "jackpot C", when the special figure displayed variably is the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" Not done. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. , the ratio of determining the jackpot type to the "probability variable big hit B" or "probability variable big hit C" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the jackpot type is controlled to the normal opening jackpot state or the high-speed opening jackpot state with a small number of rounds by setting the jackpot type to ``probable variable jackpot B'' or ``probable variable jackpot C''. Therefore, for example, by high opening control accompanying time saving control, in a game state where game balls are likely to enter the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the frequent occurrence of a jackpot state in which there are few prize balls to be obtained is avoided. It is possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10-14 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the "non-variable" jackpot type is the first special figure special figure game or the second special figure Since it is the same regardless of whether it is a non-variable jackpot or a definite variable jackpot, the probability is the same regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game. It is said that

Therefore, as described above, depending on whether the allocation of the determination value for "variable probability big hit B" or "variable probability big hit C" is different depending on whether it is a special game of the first special figure or a second special figure In addition, the assignment of the judgment value to the "probable variable jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the special game of the first special figure or the second special figure. It is set to be easier to determine in the case of the special game of the special figure than in the case of the first special figure of the special game.

In addition, even in the case of the special game of the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from that of the special game of the first special figure is the "variable probability big hit B" or "variable probability big hit C". You may make it assign to a classification. For example, in the case of the special game of the second special, the judgment value less than that of the special game of the first special is the big hit type of "probable variable big hit B" or "probable variable big hit C". may be assigned. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data regardless of whether the game is the special game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

FIGS. 10-15 show variation patterns in this characteristic portion 187SG. In this characteristic portion 187SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "loss", the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance so as to correspond to cases where the display result is a "big win" or a "minor win". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Also, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. In addition, although only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided in the present characteristic portion 187SG, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach variation patterns such as normal reach α, normal reach β, ... are provided. may be provided.

In addition, the variation pattern in this characteristic portion 187SG includes a special winning variation pattern ( PC1-1) is also included.

As shown in FIG. 10-15, the special figure variable display time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this characteristic portion 187SG is executed is set shorter than the super reach variation pattern.

In addition, in the present characteristic unit 187SG, as will be described later, the type of variation pattern is first determined, such as the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc. Then, the variation pattern to be executed is not determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, but is determined using only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and from the random value for determining the type of variation pattern After determining the type of the variation pattern first, the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

10-16 are explanatory diagrams of a method of determining a variation pattern in the characteristic portion 187SG. In this characterizing section 187SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is varied according to the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of pending memories.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-16, when the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is selected, and the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is used to determine the variation pattern. PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot variation pattern), PB1-2 (super reach α jackpot variation pattern), PB1-3 (super reach β jackpot variation pattern) and PB1-4 (super reach γ jackpot variation pattern) and PB1-5 (fluctuation pattern of super reach δ jackpot).

Further, when the variable display result is a probability variable big hit, the big hit variation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern is PB1-1 (normal reach big hit variation pattern) and PB1 using the big hit variation pattern determination table A. -2 (variation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach β jackpot), PB1-4 (variation pattern of super reach γ jackpot) and PB1-5 (variation pattern of super reach δ jackpot) Determine from

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 10-17, in the big-hit variation pattern determination table A and the big-hit variation pattern determination table B, while the number of determination values assigned to PB1-1 is the same, PB1-2 and PB1 -3, PB1-4, and PB1-5 are assigned different numbers of judgment values. Specifically, in the big hit variation pattern determination table A, 2 in PB1-1, 45 in PB1-2, 150 in PB1-3, 300 in PB1-4, and 500 in PB1-5 values are assigned to each. On the other hand, in the big hit variation pattern determination table B, there are two determination values for PB1-1, 30 for PB1-2, 135 for PB1-3, 315 for PB1-4, and 515 for PB1-5. assigned to each. That is, in the present characteristic portion 187SG, when the variable display result is the probability variable jackpot, the variation pattern is the super reach γ, δ variation pattern PB1-4 at a higher rate than when the variable display result is the non-variability jackpot. Alternatively, since PB1-5 is determined, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the variation pattern in the variable display.

Also, if the variable display result is a small hit, select the special winning variation pattern determination table, and use the special winning variation pattern determination table to determine the variation pattern as PC1-1 (special winning variation pattern). do. That is, in the present characteristic portion 187SG, the variable display is executed in the same variation pattern when the variable display result is the probability variable big hit C and when the variable display result is the small win. It is difficult to specify whether the result is a variable probability big win C or a small win.

In addition, when the variable display result is "loss" in the normal game state (low base state), and the number of pending memories of the variation special figure is 2 or less, select the variation pattern determination table A for loss, Using the fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss, the fluctuation pattern is PA1-1 (non-reach fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α fluctuation pattern) and PA2 −3 (fluctuation pattern of deviation from super reach β), PA2-4 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach γ) and PA2-5 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach δ) are determined.

In addition, when the variable display result is "loss" in the normal game state (low base state), and the number of pending memories of the variation special figure is 3, the variation pattern determination table B for loss is selected, and the loss Using the fluctuation pattern determination table B, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation pattern of non-reach deviation), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach deviation) and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α deviation) and PA2 −3 (fluctuation pattern of deviation from super reach β), PA2-4 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach γ) and PA2-5 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach δ) are determined.

In addition, when the variable display result is "loss" in the normal game state (low base state), and the number of pending memories of the variation special figure is 4, the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected, and the loss Using the fluctuation pattern determination table C, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach deviation), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach deviation) and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α deviation) and PA2 −3 (fluctuation pattern of deviation from super reach β), PA2-4 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach γ) and PA2-5 (variation pattern of deviation from super reach δ) are determined.

Also, if the variable display result is "loss" in the time saving state (high base state), select the variation pattern determination table D for deviation, and use the variation pattern determination table D for deviation to determine the variation pattern PA1-4 (Shortening fluctuation pattern for non-reach out of time), PA2-1 (variation pattern out of normal reach), PA2-2 (variation pattern out of super reach α) and PA2-3 (variation pattern out of super reach β) and PA2 -4 (fluctuation pattern of deviation of super reach γ) and PA2-5 (fluctuation pattern of deviation of super reach δ).

That is, if the variable display result in the present characteristic portion 187SG is "off", the number of pending storage of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, etc., or based on the fact that it is in a time saving state, the special figure Since the variable display time is shorter than the normal non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), the variable display is performed more frequently due to the shortening fluctuation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4). , it is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit while preventing the game from being slowed down.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 10-16, the variable display of the super reach α (variable display of the fluctuation patterns PA2-2 and PB1-2) in this characteristic portion 187SG has a special figure variable display time of 40 seconds, and the super Variable display of reach β (variable display of variable patterns PA2-3, PB1-3) has a special figure variable display time of 50 seconds, variable display of super reach γ (variable patterns PA2-4, variable of PB1-4 Display) has a special figure variable display time of 60 seconds, and the variable display of super reach δ (variable display of fluctuation patterns PA2-5, PB1-5) has a special figure variable display time of 60 seconds.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-16, as the jackpot expectations of each variable display in this characteristic portion 187SG, the jackpot expectations of super reach δ are set to be the highest, and thereafter super reach γ, super reach β , Super Reach α, Normal Reach, and Non-Reach are set in order of high expectations for big hits (Expectations for big hits in each variable display in this characteristic portion 187SG: Super Reach δ> Super Reach γ> Super Reach β> Super Reach α > normal reach > non-reach).

10-17 are flow charts showing a portion of the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect control process processing in the characteristic portion 187SG, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reading advance notice setting process (step S161), and then the first movable body 401 is not positioned at the first origin position. An origin return processing flag, a second origin return processing flag indicating that the second movable body 501 is not positioned at the second origin position, and an origin return processing flag indicating that the third movable bodies 601L and 601R are not positioned at the third origin position When either the third origin return processing flag or the fourth origin return processing flag indicating that the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are not positioned at the fourth origin position is in the ON state, the ON state return processing flag (step S162). After that, the process proceeds to one of steps S170 to S177.

FIG. 10-18 is a flowchart showing movable body origin return processing in the effect control process shown in FIG. 10-17. In the movable body origin return process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets a first movable body motion restriction flag indicating that the motion of the first movable body 401 is restricted, and a flag indicating that the motion of the second movable body 501 is restricted. 2 movable body movement restriction flag, third movable body movement restriction flag indicating restriction of movement of third movable bodies 601L and 601R, fourth movable body movement indicating restriction of movement of fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R It is determined whether or not any of the restriction flags is on (step 187SGS201), and if any of them is on, that is, if the movement of the movable body is already restricted (step 187SGS201; Y) , the movable body origin return processing ends. If none of the first to fourth movable body motion restriction flags is ON (step 187SGS201; N), it is determined whether or not the origin return process timer is in operation (step 187SGS202). If the origin return process timer is in operation, that is, if the movable body origin return process is being executed (step 187SGS202; Y), the process proceeds to step 187SGS208. If body origin return processing is not being executed (step 187 SGS202; N), a first origin return processing flag indicating that processing for returning first movable body 401 to the first origin position is to be performed, and second movable body 501 is A second origin return processing flag indicating that processing for returning to the second origin position is performed, a third origin return processing flag indicating that processing for returning the third movable bodies 601L and 601R to the third origin position is performed, a fourth It is determined whether or not any of the fourth origin return processing flags indicating that the movable bodies 701L and 701R are to be returned to the fourth origin position is in the ON state (step 187 SGS203).

If none of the first to fourth origin return processing flags are ON (step 187 SGS203; N), the movable body origin return processing is terminated. If any of the first to fourth origin return processing flags is ON (step 187SGS203; Y), the origin for returning the movable body corresponding to the ON state first to fourth origin return processing flags to the origin position. After the return process table is selected, read out and set (step 187SGS204), the origin return process timer in the process data of the selected origin return process table is started (step 187SGS205). Next, the origin return processing flag is turned off (step 187SGS206), and the corresponding movable body is returned to the origin position according to the contents of the origin return processing process data (movable body motion control execution data) in the set origin return processing process table. Control is started (step 187 SGS207), and the movable body origin return processing ends.

In step 187 SGS203, if the return-to-origin processing flags corresponding to the plurality of movable bodies are ON, the return-to-origin process table for operating the corresponding plurality of movable bodies is selected. Further, when performing the origin return processing for a plurality of movable bodies, all of them may be performed at once, or after the origin return processing for one movable body is completed, the origin return processing for the other movable bodies is performed. You may do so.

In step 187SGS202, if the origin return process timer is in operation, that is, if the movable body origin return process is being executed (step 187SGS202; Y), the origin return process timer is set to change the origin return process. The value is decremented by -1 (step 187 SGS208). If the origin return process timer has not timed out (the value has become 0) (step 187 SGS209; N), according to the contents of the origin return process process data (origin return control execution data) of the origin return process table. , continue the control to return the corresponding movable body to the origin position. When the origin return process timer has timed out (the value becomes 0) (step 187 SGS209; Y), the execution of the origin return process causes the first origin position sensor 403, the second origin position sensor 503, and the third origin position sensor It is determined whether all of 603L, 603R and fourth origin position sensors 703L, 703R are turned off (step 187SGS211).

When all of the first origin position sensor 403, second origin position sensor 503, third origin position sensors 603L, 603R, and fourth origin position sensors 703L, 703R are turned off (step 187 SGS211; Y), the first It is assumed that all of the 4 movable bodies have returned to the origin positions, and the movable body origin return processing is terminated. If the first origin position sensor 403 is not off, that is, the first movable body 401 has not returned to the first origin position, the first movable body operation restriction flag is turned on, and the second origin position sensor 503 is not off, that is, , the second movable body 501 has not returned to the second origin position, and the second movable body movement restriction flag is turned on, and the third origin position sensors 603L and 603R are not turned off, that is, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R are The third movable body motion restriction flag is turned on because the third origin position has not been returned, and the fourth origin position sensors 703L and 703R are not turned off, that is, the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R have returned to the fourth origin position. The fourth movable body motion restriction flag is turned on, and the movable body origin return processing is terminated.

10-19 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is ON (step 187SGS271). If the first variable display start command reception flag is ON (step 187SGS271; Y), the buffer number "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 109SG194A various command data and various flags stored in association with are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 187 SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

Specifically, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-0" Then, the various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-1", Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-3" of the 1 special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-2", and the first special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1-4" of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer numbers "1-3" and stored.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is off at step 187SGS271 (step 187SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 187SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is off (step 187SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 187SGS273; Y ), various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning command buffer 109SG194A, one buffer number It shifts upward by minutes (step 187SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

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

After executing step 187SGS272 or step 187SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 187SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop design) of the decorative design is determined according to the data stored in the display result designating command storage area (that is, the received display result designating command) (step 187 SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decorative pattern corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop pattern of the determined decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area. do.

In addition, in the present characteristic portion 187SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, determines that the three symbols are "7" as the stop symbols. ”Determines a combination of matching decorative patterns (jackpot pattern). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", (combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", "999"). In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable big hit C, the stop symbols are "334" and "778" which are the same chance numbers as the small hit. decide from within. In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 may, for example, select a decorative pattern in which three patterns are even-numbered patterns as the stop pattern. Determine the combination (jackpot pattern). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the sixth variable display result designation command corresponding to the small hit, the stop symbols are "334" and "778" which are the same chance numbers as the probability variable big hit C. decide from within. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss, the decorative symbols in which the three symbols are not aligned as the stop symbols are combinations other than the above-described chance symbols. (losing pattern) is determined.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern in the variable display is the super reach variation pattern (step 187 SGS277), and when it is the super reach variation pattern, the effect type determination process shown in FIG. 10-20. to determine whether or not to execute a later-described developing precursor effect or final precursor effect in the variable display, and the effect pattern (effect type) in the later-described developing effect and final effect (step 187SGS278). In addition, in the present characteristic part 187SG, in the production type determination process, a mode for determining whether or not to execute a developmental precursor effect or a fixed precursory effect, which will be described later, and the production pattern of the developmental production and the final production, is exemplified, but the present invention is based on this. In addition to the above effects, for example, a character announcement effect in which a character appears, a step-up announcement in which the announcement image changes in stages, a group announcement in which a group of predetermined characters cross the display area, etc. In the case of determining the announcement effect of these different aspects, the timing of starting the announcement effect differs according to the aspect of the announcement effect. A different period may be set according to the mode of the advance notice effect.

(Production during Super Reach)
As shown in FIG. 10-21, the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display as the variable display effect in the variable display of the decorative symbols based on the variation patterns of the super reach α, β, γ, δ. A normal ready-to-win performance is performed based on the mode being the normal ready-to-win display mode, after that, a super ready-to-win performance is performed based on the variable display mode to the super ready-to-win display mode, and after finishing the super ready-to-win performance, the variable display of the decoration pattern is finished. .

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a development effect suggesting development to a super reach effect in the normal reach effect in the variation pattern of the super reach α, β, γ, δ, and is variable in the super reach effect. A determination performance is executed to notify whether or not the display result will be a big hit. In addition, before the development production, it is possible to execute a development precursor production that suggests that the development production will be performed. In addition, before the determined effect, it is possible to execute a determined premonition effect that suggests that the determined effect will be performed.

These development portent effect, development effect, fixed portent effect, and final effect are a display effect by the image display device 5, a light emission effect by the first movable body LED 402, the second movable body LED 502, and the third movable body LED 602, and the first movable body It is a composite presentation by a movable body presentation using the body 401, the second movable body 501, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R, the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R, and the like. The details of the contents of various effects will be described later. Also, in super reach α, β, γ, δ, different types of super reach effects may be executed, or similar types of super reach effects may be executed. good. Also, the types of super reach are not limited to the four types described above, and may be three or less, or may be five or more. In addition, it is sufficient that the above-mentioned composite effect can be executed in at least one super reach out of the plurality.

As shown in FIG. 10-20, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern in the effect type determination processing of the characterizing portion 187SG (step 187SGS251). The variable display result is a variable display for designating a variable display result (loss, variable probability big win A, variable probability big win B, variable probability big win C, non-variable probability big win, small win) transmitted from the main substrate 11 at the start of the variable display. It can be specified by the variable display result designation command stored in the variable display result designation command storage area for storing the result designation command. Further, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area, as described above. In addition, in this characteristic part 187SG, since the target of the sign effect, the development effect and the final effect is super reach, specifically, the variable display result is a big hit It suffices to specify by the variable display result designation command whether it is a jackpot) or a loss, and to specify by the fluctuation pattern designation command whether or not the variation pattern is super reach. It should be noted that the probability variable jackpot C may be excluded from the target of the omen effect, the development effect and the final effect.

Then, the random number for determining the portent effect is extracted, and whether or not to execute the advanced portent effect is determined using the table for determining the type of portent effect shown in FIG. 10-22 (step 187 SGS252).

In this characteristic portion 187SG, the random number for determining the portent effect is a random number within the range of 1-100, and any value within the range of 1-100 is extracted. In other words, the number of determination values of the random numbers for determining the portent effect is set to 100 in the range of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random numbers for determining the portent effect etc. can be appropriately set. You just have to decide. A random number counter for determining the portent effect for generating these random numbers for determining the portent effect is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for determining the portent effect is updated for each timer interruption in random number update processing.

In the indication effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. 10-22, for each of "non-execution" and "execution", the variable display result is a probability variable big win (variable probability big win A, variable probability big win B, variable probability big win C ), a non-probable variable jackpot, and a loss, respectively, different judgment values are assigned so that the numbers of judgment values shown in FIG. 10-22 are obtained.

Specifically, when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, 20 determination values are assigned to "non-execution" and 80 determination values are assigned to "execution". In addition, when the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, 40 determination values are assigned to "non-execution" and 60 determination values are assigned to "execution". In addition, when the variable display result is a failure, 80 determination values are assigned to "non-execution" and 20 determination values are assigned to "execution".

By allocating the judgment value in this way, when the probability variable big win or the non-probability variable big win occurs in the variable display, it is easier to execute the portent performance than when the super reach or the normal reach loses. In addition, in the case of the probability variable jackpot, the precursor effect is more likely to be executed than in the case of the non-variability jackpot.

Returning to FIG. 10-20, in step 187SGS253, it is determined whether or not execution of the development portent effect has been determined in step 187SGS252. If execution of the development portent effect has not been determined (step 187SGS253; N), Go to step 187 SGS255. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the development portent effect (step 187SGS253; Y), the process proceeds to step 187SGS254, turns on the development portent effect execution determination flag, and then proceeds to step 187SGS255.

Next, the random number for determining the predictive effect is newly extracted, and the presence or absence of execution of the predictable predictive effect is determined using the table for determining the type of predictive effect shown in FIG. 10-22 (step 187 SGS255). It should be noted that although the form for deciding whether or not to execute the predictive effect is determined by using the predictive effect type determination table common to the predictive effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and the developmental predictive effect is not limited to this. It is also possible to determine whether or not to execute the advanced portent effect and the determined portent effect by using a different portent effect type determination table for the determinate portent effect. In this case, the random number for determining the portent effect extracted when determining whether or not to execute the development portent effect may be used as it is, or a new random number for determining the portent effect may be extracted.

Returning to FIG. 10-20, in step 187SGS255a, it is determined whether or not execution of the final sign effect has been decided in step 187SGS255. Go to step 187 SGS256. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the positive sign effect (step 187SGS255a; Y), the process proceeds to step 187SGS255b to turn on the positive sign effect execution determination flag, and then the process proceeds to step 187SGS256.

Next, a random number for determining the development effect is extracted, and the type of development effect is determined using the table for determining the type of development effect shown in FIG. 10-23(A) (step 187 SGS256).

Incidentally, in the characteristic portion 187SG, the random number for determining the development effect is a random number within the range of 1-100, and any value within the range of 1-100 is extracted. In other words, the number of judgment values of the random numbers for determining the development effect is set to 100 in the range of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of these random numbers for determining the development effect can be set as appropriate. You just have to decide. Further, a random number counter for determining the development effect for generating these random numbers for determining the development effect is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for determining the development effect is updated for each timer interrupt in random number update processing.

In this characteristic portion 187SG, as a development effect, as shown in FIG. A pattern RP-1 in which the "body" (second movable body 501) does not move, a pattern RP-2 in which the "body" (second movable body 501) does not perform a uniting motion, and a "body" (second movable body 501) does not move. Pattern RP-3, in which the ascending motion and the coalescing motion are performed but the “coalescing” ascending motion is not performed. Pattern RP-4 is made executable. Details of the contents will be described later.

In addition, in the effect type shown in FIG. 10-23(B), when the rising action of the "body" is not executed, the form in which the uniting motion or the uniting rising motion is not executed was exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, there may be a pattern in which the uniting motion is performed without performing the rising motion. Also, there may be a pattern in which the uniting rising motion is not executed after the uniting motion is executed. In addition, the expected degree of hitting the jackpot in the pattern of performing the uniting motion without performing these rising motions and the pattern of not performing the coalescing rising motion after performing the coalescing motion is between the pattern RP-2 and the pattern RP-3. degree is preferred.

In the development effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot (any of probability variable jackpot A, probability variable jackpot B, probability variable jackpot C), if it is a non-probability variable jackpot, if it is lost, each different judgment value, They are assigned so as to have the number of judgment values shown in FIG. 10-23(A).

Specifically, when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, 5 determination values are assigned to "pattern RP-1", and 25 determination values are assigned to "pattern RP-2". 30 decision values are assigned to "pattern RP-3" and 40 decision values are assigned to "pattern RP-4". Further, when the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, 10 determination values are assigned to "pattern RP-1", and 20 determination values are assigned to "pattern RP-2". , “pattern RP-3” is assigned 40 determination values, and “pattern RP-4” is assigned 50 determination values. In addition, in the case where the variable display result is a failure, 40 judgment values are assigned to "pattern RP-1", 30 judgment values are assigned to "pattern RP-2", and " 25 determination values are assigned to the pattern RP-3, and 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern RP-4.

By assigning the determination value in this way, in the case of a probability variable jackpot or a non-probability variable jackpot in the variable display, "pattern RP-3", "pattern RP-3", "pattern RP -4” is easier to execute. Further, in the case of the probability variable jackpot, the "pattern RP-4" is more likely to be executed than in the case of the non-variability jackpot. Also, in the case of losing, the "pattern RP-1" is more likely to be determined than in the case of a big hit, in which the movable body effect is not actually executed.

By setting in this way, "pattern RP-1" is determined, that is, "pattern RP-2 to 4" is determined rather than when the movable body does not move, that is, when the movable body does not move. When it works, there is a high degree of expectation that it will be a variable probability big hit or a non-variable probability big hit. Furthermore, in the development performance, the degree of expectation for the probability variable jackpot is higher when "pattern RP-4" is performed than when "pattern RP-1 to 3" is performed.

Returning to FIG. 10-20, in step 187SGS257, the type of development effect determined in step 187SGS256 is stored in a predetermined area of RAM122. Then, the process proceeds to step 187SGS258, and after turning on the development effect execution determination flag, the process proceeds to step 187SGS259.

Next, based on the result of variable display, the type of final effect is determined using the table for determining the type of final effect shown in FIG. 10-24(A) (step 187SGS259).

In this characterizing portion 187SG, as shown in FIG. 10-24(B), as a final effect, a pattern KP-1 in which the "body" (second movable body 501) is raised but not combined is performed. A pattern RP-2 in which all of the rising motion of the "body" (second movable body 501), the combined motion, and the rising motion of the "combined" are performed is executable.

In the determination effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. In the case of either the probability variable jackpot C or the non-probability variable jackpot), the “pattern KP-1” is determined. That is, when the variable display result is a big hit, the movable body operates to notify the big win determination, and when the variable display result is a loss, the movable body does not operate to perform a loss determination notification.

Returning to FIG. 10-20, in step 187SGS260, the type of final effect determined in step 187SGS259 is stored in a predetermined area of RAM122. Then, after proceeding to step 187SGS261 and turning on the determination effect execution determination flag, the process proceeds to step 187SGS262.

In addition, the degree of expectation (reliability) of various productions is the probability of a definite variable jackpot or a non-definite variable jackpot when a precursory production or developmental production is executed, and a definite variable jackpot or non-definite variable jackpot when a precursory production or developmental production is executed. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probability of becoming and the probability that the predictive effect or the development effect is executed and the probability variable jackpot or the non-probable variable jackpot is not executed (probability of execution of the predictive effect or the development effect).

Next, in step 187SGS262, it is determined whether or not the first origin position sensor 403 is on, that is, whether or not the first movable body 401 is positioned at the first origin position (step 187SGS262). If the position sensor 403 is not on (Step 187 SGS262; N), it is determined that the first movable body 401 is not located at the first origin position (abnormal), and a procedure for returning the first movable body 401 to the first origin position is performed. The first origin return processing flag is turned on (step 187SGS263), the process proceeds to step 187SGS264, and when the first origin position sensor 403 is on (step 187SGS262; Y), the first movable body 401 is positioned at the first origin position. (Normal), the process proceeds to step 187 SGS264.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second origin position sensor is on, that is, whether or not the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position (step 187SGS263), and the second origin position sensor 503 is turned on. If not (Step 187 SGS263; N), the second origin return processing for returning the second movable body 501 to the second origin position is performed assuming that the second movable body 501 is not positioned at the second origin position (abnormal). The flag is turned on (step 187SGS265), the process proceeds to step 187SGS266, and when the second origin position sensor 503 is on (step 187SGS263; Y), the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position (normal ), and proceeds directly to step 187SGS266.

Next, it is determined whether or not the third origin position sensors 603L and 603R are on, that is, whether or not the third movable bodies 601L and 601R are positioned at the respective third origin positions (step 187SGS266). If at least one of the origin position sensors 603L and 603R is not ON (Step 187SGS266; N), it is determined that at least one of the third movable bodies 601L and 601R is not positioned at the third origin position (abnormal), and the third movable body A third origin return processing flag for returning at least one of 601L and 601R to the third origin position is turned on (step 187SGS267), the process proceeds to step 187SGS268, and if the third origin position sensors 603L and 603R are on ( Step 187SGS266; Y), it is assumed that the third movable bodies 601L and 601R are positioned at the third origin position (normal), and the process proceeds to step 187SGS268.

Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth origin position sensors 703L and 703R are on, that is, whether or not the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are positioned at the fourth origin position (step 187SGS268). If at least one of the position sensors 703L and 703R is not ON (Step 187SGS268; N), it is determined that at least one of the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R is not positioned at the fourth origin position (abnormal), and the fourth movable body 701L , 701R to return to the fourth origin position (step 187 SGS269), and the effect type determination process is terminated. Further, when the fourth origin position sensors 703L and 703R are ON (step 187SGS268; Y), it is assumed that the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are positioned at the fourth origin position (normal), and the effect type determination process is executed. finish.

Returning to FIG. 10-19, when any one of the developmental indication performance execution determination flag, the final indication performance execution determination flag, the developmental performance execution determination flag, and the final performance execution determination flag is in the ON state ( Step 187SGS279; Y), set the period until the production start waiting timer corresponding to the production execution flag in the ON state (step 187SGS280), set the production execution determination flag in the ON state to the OFF state (step 187SGS281), Go to step 187 SGS282. On the other hand, when all of the development portent effect execution determination flag, the positive portent effect execution determination flag, the development effect execution determination flag, and the determination effect execution determination flag are in the off state (step 187SGS279; N), steps 187SGS280 and 187SGS281 are performed. , and proceeds to step 187 SGS282.

At step 187 SGS282, the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 187SGS283).

The process table contains display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and data for controlling sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (numbers 1 to N). there is

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance parts, speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (step 187, SGS284). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this characteristic part 187SG, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (step 187 SGS285). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 187 SGS286). The predetermined time is, for example, 33 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data during variable display, including image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns, into the VRAM each time the predetermined time elapses. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal corresponding to the image data written in the VRAM to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal. As a result, the variable display of decorative patterns and the display of moving images of other effects are realized.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172), and ends the variable display start setting process (step 187SGS287).

(Mode of operation of first movable body 401 and second movable body 501)
Next, operation modes of the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-25 and 10-26. 10-25, (A) to (D) are diagrams showing the movable ranges of the first movable body and the second movable body. 10-26, (A) to (D) are diagrams showing an example of the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body. 10-25 and 10-26, the movable body is shown schematically for convenience of explanation.

As shown in FIG. 10-25(A), in a state where the first movable body 401 is positioned at the first origin position and the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position, the first movable body 401 and the second The movable bodies 501 are arranged so as to face each other while being separated vertically with the image display device 5 interposed therebetween. Also, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are arranged at substantially the same position in the front-rear direction in a side view (see FIG. 10-34(B)).

The first movable range E1 of the first movable body 401 is from the first origin position to the first rendering position below the first origin position, and the second movable range E2 of the second movable body 501 is , from the second origin position to the second rendering position above the second origin position. The first rendered position of the first movable body 401 is in the immediate vicinity of the second origin position of the second movable body 501 (see FIG. 10-25(B)), and the second rendered position of the second movable body 501 is It is slightly below the center position between the first origin position and the second origin position (see FIG. 10-25(C)). That is, the distance between the first origin position and the first effect position is longer than the distance between the second origin position and the second effect position.

Therefore, the first movable range E1 and the second movable range E2 correspond to the area corresponding to the first rendering position of the first movable body 401 and the second rendering position and second intermediate position of the second movable body 501. Since the region overlaps, when the first movable body 401 moves toward the first effect position and the second movable body 501 moves toward the second effect position, the first movable body 401 moves toward the second effect position. In the overlap region E3 where the range E1 and the second movable range E2 overlap, the contact portion 450 of the first movable body 401 and the cushioning member 550 of the second movable body 501 come into contact (see FIG. 10-37).

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-25(B), when the first movable body 401 moves to the first rendering position in a state where the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position, the second movable body The first movable body 401 is positioned directly above 501, and can be recognized as one production structure that displays the word "union". In addition, in the characteristic portion 187SG, when the first movable body 401 moves to the first rendering position in a state where the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position, the contact portion 450 of the first movable body 401 and the first The two movable bodies 501 are not in contact with the buffer member 550 and are close to each other.

It should be noted that the approach of the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 means that each contactable contact portion (for example, the contact portion 450 of the first movable body 401 and the buffer member 550 of the second movable body 501, etc.) are separated without contacting each other, and the separation dimension L is within a range of about 100 mm (0 mm < separation dimension L ≤ 1000 mm).

Also, as shown in FIG. 10-25(D), the first movable body 401 may stop at a first intermediate position between the first origin position and the first effect position, and the second movable body 501 may stop at a second intermediate position between the second origin position and the second rendering position.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute control to move the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 individually. It is possible to execute a decided omen effect. In addition, it is possible to execute control to move the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 together. It is possible to execute a decided performance.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-26(A), the effect control CPU 120 moves the second movable body 501 between the second origin position and the second intermediate position in the development portent effect and the final portent effect. It is possible to execute precursor motion control to reciprocate with .

Incidentally, the moving speed at the time of reciprocating movement can be changed variously, and the moving speed may be changed according to the result of variable display, the type of development effect, or the like. Also, the moving speed may be different between the development portent effect and the fixed portent effect. Further, although the second movable body 501 is reciprocated between the second origin position and the second intermediate position, it may be reciprocated between the second origin position and the second effect position. 2 It may be reciprocated between the intermediate position and the second effect position. Further, the reciprocating distance may be varied according to the result of variable display, the type of development effect, or the like.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can execute operation control in the mode shown in FIGS. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-26B, while the first movable body 401 is positioned at the first origin position, the second movable body 501 is moved from the second origin position to the second intermediate position. It is possible to execute rising operation control to rise to.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-26(C), while the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second intermediate position, the first movable body 401 is moved downward from the first origin position to the first rendering position. When the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501, the second movable body 501 is lowered from the second intermediate position to the second origin position. Positioned at the first effect position, the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position, so that the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are closest to each other, and the player can move between the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501. It is possible to execute union motion control in which the second movable body 501 and the second movable body 501 are recognizable as one production structure.

Next, from the combined state shown in FIG. 10-26(D), the first movable body 401 is moved from the first effect position to the first intermediate position, and the second movable body 501 is moved from the second origin position to the second effect. It is possible to execute coalescence ascending motion control to move to a position. In this combined lifting operation control, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are lifted at the same speed, so that they can be lifted while maintaining a recognizable combined state as one production structure.

FIG. 10-27 is a flow chart showing the effect process during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from each value of the process timer, variable display time timer, and variable display control timer (step 187SGS301, step 187SGS302, step 187SGS303).

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the development portent effect start waiting timer is set (determined to perform the development portent effect) or the development portent effect execution flag is ON (development portent effect is being executed) (step 187SGS304), and if the development portent effect start waiting timer or the development portent effect execution flag is on (step 187SGS304; Y), (step 187 SGS305). When both the development portent effect start waiting timer and the development portent effect execution flag are off (step 187SGS304; N), the process proceeds to step 187SGS305a without executing the development portent effect processing of step 187SGS305.

Next, the timer for waiting for the start of the definite omen effect is set (it is decided to perform the definite omen effect), or the execution flag for the definite omen effect is on (the definite omen effect is being executed). (step 187SGS305a), and if the timer for waiting for the start of the positive sign effect or the execution flag of the positive sign effect is on (step 187SGS305a; Y), the positive sign effect processing shown in FIG. 8-29 is executed. Execute (step 187 SGS 305b). If both the timer for waiting for the start of the positive sign effect and the execution flag for the positive sign effect are both off (step 187SGS305a; N), the process proceeds to step 187SGS305c without executing the positive sign effect processing of step 187SGS305b.

Next, it is determined whether the developing effect start waiting timer is set (determined to perform the developing effect) or whether the developing effect executing flag is on (developing effect is being executed). 8-30 is executed (step 187SGS305d). When both the development effect start waiting timer and the development effect execution flag are OFF (step 187SGS305c; N), the process proceeds to step 187SGS305e without executing the development effect processing of step 187SGS305d.

Next, whether the timer for waiting for the start of the decided production is set (it is decided to perform the decided production) or whether the flag during execution of the decided production is in the ON state (the decided production is being executed) Determined (step 187SGS305e), if the determination effect start waiting timer or the determination effect execution flag is ON (step 187SGS305e; Y), the determination effect processing shown in FIG. 8-31 is executed (step 187SGS305f). When both the timer for waiting to start the determination effect and the flag during execution of the determination effect are off (step 187SGS305e; N), the process proceeds to step 187SGS306 without executing the determination effect processing of step 187SGS305f.

At step 187 SGS306, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step 187 SGS307). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next process timer set value in the process table to the process timer (step 187 SGS308). In addition, the control state for the production device (parts for production) is changed based on the next set display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. (step 187SGS309a). On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out, the performance device (for performance component) is executed (step 187 SGS 309b).

After executing the process of step 187SGS309a or step 187SGS309b, it is checked whether the variable display control timer has timed out (step 187SGS310). When the variable display control timer has timed out (step 187 SGS310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen (33 ms Image data of the screen to be displayed after the passage of time is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step 187 SGS311). In this manner, the image display device 5 realizes variable display control of decorative patterns and display control of other images (display control of moving images). The display control unit 123 transmits to the image display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing the image data of a predetermined area such as the set background image and the image data based on the display control execution data set in the process table. Output. In this manner, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the variation of the decorative design. Also, the variable display control timer is reset to the first time (step 187 SGS312).

Further, when the variable display control timer has not timed out (step 187SGS310; N), after executing step 187SGS312, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable display time timer has timed out (step 187SGS313). . If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S173) (step 187 SGS315). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the determination command reception flag indicating that the symbol determination designation command is received is in the ON state (step 187 SGS314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the special symbol. It is updated to a value according to the waiting process (step S173) (step 187SGS315). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, when the pattern confirmation designation command is received, the control is shifted to stop the fluctuation. is received, the variable display of the decorative design can be terminated when the regular variable display time elapses (at the end of the variable display of the special design).

Process data during variable display of decorative patterns is set in the process table used for variable display control of decorative patterns. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variable display time of the decoration pattern. Therefore, when the process timer for the last process data n expires in the processing of step 187 SGS306, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and decorative pattern variable display control based on the process table is performed. ends.

FIG. 10-28 is a flow chart showing an example of development portent effect processing. In the development portent effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the development portent effect executing flag is ON, that is, whether or not the development portent effect is started (step 187 SGS321). .

When the development portent effect in-execution flag is OFF (step 187SGS321; N), in step 187SGS322, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the development portent effect start waiting timer by -1. The development portent effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is determined to perform the development portent effect in the variable display start setting process. If the development portent effect start waiting timer has not timed out (step 187 SGS323; N), the process is terminated. When the development portent effect start waiting timer has timed out, that is, when it is time to start the development portent effect (step 187SGS323; Y), the process proceeds to step 187SGS324.

At step 187 SGS324, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the development portent effect executing flag indicating that the development portent effect is being executed. Also, a value corresponding to the development portent effect period corresponding to the development portent effect is set in the development portent effect period timer (step 187 SGS325).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether any one of the first movable body motion limit flag, the second movable body motion limit flag, the third movable body motion limit flag, and the fourth movable body motion limit flag is ON. (Step 187SGS325a), and if all are in the OFF state, that is, if none of the motions of the first to fourth movable bodies are restricted (Step 187SGS325a; N), proceed to Step 187SGS325b and execute development After reading and setting the development portent effect process table corresponding to the portent effect (step 187SGS325b), the development portent effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected development portent effect process table is started (step 187SGS327).

On the other hand, if any one of the first movable body motion limit flag, the second movable body motion limit flag, the third movable body motion limit flag, and the fourth movable body motion limit flag is ON, that is, the first to fourth movable body motion limit flags If the movement of any one of the bodies is restricted (step 187SGS325a; Y), proceed to step 187SGS326, first movable body 401, second movable body 501, third movable bodies 601L, 601R, fourth movable body After reading and setting the development portent effect process table for executing the development portent effect only by display, sound and light without operating 701L and 701R (step 187 SGS326), process data of the selected development portent effect process table. 1 is started (step 187 SGS327).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 follows the contents of the first process data 1 of the set development precursor effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). Control of the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the game effect lamp 9 as the production component, the speakers 8L and 8R as the production component, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 31B) is started (step 187 SGS328). .

Further, when the development portent effect execution flag is ON at step 187SGS321, the process proceeds to step 187SGS329, and the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the development portent effect process timer for changing the development portent effect process. -1. Then, the value of the development portent effect period timer for counting the end of the development portent effect period is decremented by -1 (step 187SGS330). When the development portent effect period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (step 187SGS331; Y), the development portent effect execution flag is turned off, and the development portent effect processing is terminated (step 187SGS336).

When the development portent effect period timer has not timed out (step 187SGS331; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the development portent effect process timer has timed out (step 187SGS332). If the development portent effect process timer has timed out, the development portent effect process data of the development portent effect is switched (step 187 SGS333). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next development portent effect process timer set value in the development portent effect process table to the process timer (step 187 SGS334). In addition, based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the development portent production process data set next, the production device (parts for production) is controlled. The state is changed (step 187 SGS335), and the development portent effect process ends.

In this way, by executing the control of the development portent effect based on the development portent effect process table and the development portent effect process timer, the development portent effect is started at the start timing in the development portent effect process table, and sequentially, By executing the control contents of the development portent effect described in the development portent effect process table, the development portent effect is executed until the period of the development portent effect ends.

FIG. 10-29 is a flow chart showing an example of the predictive sign effect processing. In the fixed sign effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fixed sign effect execution flag is ON, that is, whether or not the fixed sign effect is started (step 187 SGS331). .

When the determined predictive effect execution flag is OFF (step 187SGS341; N), in step 187SGS342, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the determined predictive effect start waiting timer by -1. Incidentally, the timer for waiting for the start of the positive sign effect is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the positive sign effect in the variable display start setting process. If the timer for waiting for the start of the predictive effect to start has not timed out (step 187 SGS343; N), the process is terminated. When the timer for waiting for the start of the fixed sign effect has timed out, that is, when it is time to start the fixed sign effect (step 187SGS343; Y), the process proceeds to step 187SGS344.

At step 187 SGS344, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the flag during execution of the determined precursor effect, which indicates that the determined precursor effect is being executed. In addition, a value corresponding to the determined predictive effect period corresponding to the determined predictive effect is determined and set in the predictive effect period timer (step 187 SGS345).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether any one of the first movable body motion limit flag, the second movable body motion limit flag, the third movable body motion limit flag, and the fourth movable body motion limit flag is ON. is determined (step 187SGS345a), and if all of them are in the OFF state, that is, if none of the motions of the first to fourth movable bodies are restricted (step 187SGS345a; N), proceed to step 187SGS345b and decide to execute After reading out and setting the predictive sign effect process table corresponding to the predictive effect (step 187SGS345b), the predictable predictive effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected predictive effect process table is started (step 187SGS347).

On the other hand, if any one of the first movable body motion limit flag, the second movable body motion limit flag, the third movable body motion limit flag, and the fourth movable body motion limit flag is ON, that is, the first to fourth movable body motion limit flags If the movement of any one of the bodies is restricted (step 187SGS345a; Y), proceed to step 187SGS346, first movable body 401, second movable body 501, third movable bodies 601L, 601R, fourth movable body After reading and setting the determination sign effect process table (step 187 SGS346) for executing the determination sign effect only by display, sound, and light without operating any of 701L and 701R, process data of the selected determination sign effect process table 1 is started (step 187 SGS347).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 follows the contents of the first process data 1 of the set predictive effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.) Control of the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the game effect lamp 9 as the production component, the speakers 8L and 8R as the production component, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 31B) is started (step 187 SGS348). .

In addition, when the flag during execution of the positive sign effect is ON in step 187SGS341, the process proceeds to step 187SGS349, and the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the positive sign effect process timer for changing the process of the positive sign effect. -1. Then, the value of the fixed sign effect period timer for counting the end of the fixed sign effect period is decremented by 1 (step 187SGS350). When the fixed sign effect period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (step 187SGS351; Y), the fixed sign effect execution flag is turned off and the fixed sign effect processing is terminated (step 187SGS356).

When the fixed sign effect period timer has not timed out (step 187SGS351; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fixed sign effect process timer has timed out (step 187SGS352). If the fixed sign effect process timer has timed out, the fixed sign effect process data of the fixed sign effect is switched (step 187 SGS353). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the set value of the next positive sign effect process timer in the positive sign effect process table to the process timer (step 187 SGS354). In addition, based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the decided omen production process data set next, the production device (parts for production) is controlled. The state is changed (step 187 SGS355), and the certain premonition effect processing ends.

In this way, by executing the control of the fixed sign effect based on the fixed sign effect process table and the fixed sign effect process timer, the fixed sign effect is started at the start timing in the fixed sign effect process table, and sequentially, By executing the control contents of the fixed portent performance described in the fixed portent performance process table, the fixed portent performance is executed until the period of the fixed portent performance ends.

In step 187SGS325a and step 187SGS345a, if any of the first movable body motion limit flag, second movable body motion limit flag, third movable body motion limit flag, and fourth movable body motion limit flag is ON, In other words, if the operation of any one of the first to fourth movable bodies is restricted, any one of the first movable body 401, the second movable body 501, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R, and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R Although the mode in which the indication, sound, and light alone are used to execute the predictive effect without any operation is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and corresponds to the type of the movable body operation restriction flag that is in the ON state. You may make it restrict|limit only the operation|movement of the movable body which carries out.

FIG. 10-30 is a flow chart showing an example of development effect processing. In the development effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the development effect execution flag is ON, that is, whether or not the development effect is started (step 187 SGS361).

When the developing effect running flag is in the off state (step 187SGS361; N), in step 187SGS362, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the developing effect start waiting timer by -1. The development effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is determined to perform the development effect in the variable display start setting process. If the development effect start waiting timer has not timed out (step 187 SGS363; N), the process is terminated. When the timer for waiting for the start of the development effect has timed out, that is, when it is time to start the development effect (step 187SGS363; Y), the process proceeds to step 187SGS364.

At step 187 SGS364, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the developing effect executing flag indicating that the developing effect is being executed. Also, a value corresponding to the development effect period corresponding to the development effect is set in the development effect period timer (step 187SGS365).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether any one of the first movable body motion limit flag, the second movable body motion limit flag, the third movable body motion limit flag, and the fourth movable body motion limit flag is ON. (step 187SGS365a), and if all are in the OFF state, that is, if none of the first to fourth movable bodies are restricted (step 187SGS365a; N), the process proceeds to step 187SGS365c.

On the other hand, if any one of the first movable body motion limit flag, the second movable body motion limit flag, the third movable body motion limit flag, and the fourth movable body motion limit flag is ON, that is, the first to fourth movable body motion limit flags If the motion of any one of the bodies is restricted (step 187SGS365a; Y), it is determined whether only the second movable body motion restriction flag is ON (step 187SGS365b), and the second movable body motion is performed. If only the restriction flag is not ON (step 187SGS365b; N), the process proceeds to step 187SGS366, and any of the first movable body 401, the second movable body 501, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R, and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R After reading and setting the development effect process table for executing the development effect only with display, sound, and light without operating any further effects (step 187 SGS366), the development effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected development effect process table is started. (step 187 SGS367).

On the other hand, in step 187SGS365b, when only the second movable body motion restriction flag is ON (step 187SGS365b; Y), the motion of the second movable body 501 is substantially not restricted, and the development effect corresponding to the execution is performed. After reading and setting the development effect process table (step 187SGS365c), the development effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected development effect process table is started (step 187SGS367). That is, when only the second movable body 501 is abnormal in operation, the movable body presentation is continued.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 produces effects according to the contents of the first process data 1 of the set development effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.) Control of the devices (the image display device 5 as the performance component, the game effect lamp 9 as the performance component, the speakers 8L and 8R as the performance component, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 31B) is started (step 187 SGS368).

Further, when the development effect execution flag is ON at step 187SGS361, the process proceeds to step 187SGS369, and the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the development effect process timer for changing the process of the development effect by -1. . Then, the value of the developing effect period timer for timing the end of the developing effect period is decremented by -1 (step 187SGS370). When the development effect period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (step 187SGS371; Y), the development effect execution flag is turned off and the development effect processing is terminated (step 187SGS376).

When the development effect period timer has not timed out (step 187SGS371; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the development effect process timer has timed out (step 187SGS372). If the development effect process timer has timed out, the development effect process data of the development effect is switched (step 187SGS373). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the development effect process timer setting value set next in the development effect process table to the process timer (step 187 SGS374). In addition, based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the development production process data set next, the control state for the production device (parts for production) is changed (step 187SGS375), and the development effect processing ends.

In this way, by executing the control of the development effect based on the development effect process table and the development effect process timer, the development effect is started at the start timing in the development effect process table, and is sequentially applied to the development effect process table. By executing the control contents of the described development performance, the development performance is executed until the period of the development performance ends.

FIG. 10-31 is a flow chart showing an example of the final effect processing. In the determination effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determination effect execution flag is ON, that is, whether or not the determination effect is started (step 187 SGS381).

When the decided effect execution flag is in the OFF state (step 187SGS381; N), in step 187SGS382, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts -1 from the value of the decided effect start waiting timer. Incidentally, the timer for waiting for the start of the determined effect is set in the selection of the process table when it is determined to perform the determined effect in the variable display start setting process. If the timer for waiting for the start of the determined effect has not timed out (step 187 SGS383; N), the process is terminated. When the timer for waiting to start the determined effect has timed out, that is, when it is time to start the determined effect (step 187SGS383; Y), the process proceeds to step 187SGS384.

At step 187 SGS384, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the determination effect executing flag indicating that the determination effect is being executed. Also, a value corresponding to the determined effect period corresponding to the determined effect is set in the determined effect period timer (step 187SGS385).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether any one of the first movable body motion limit flag, the second movable body motion limit flag, the third movable body motion limit flag, and the fourth movable body motion limit flag is ON. (step 187SGS385a), and if all are in the OFF state, that is, if none of the first to fourth movable bodies are restricted (step 187SGS385a; N), the process proceeds to step 187SGS385c.

On the other hand, if any one of the first movable body motion limit flag, the second movable body motion limit flag, the third movable body motion limit flag, and the fourth movable body motion limit flag is ON, that is, the first to fourth movable body motion limit flags If the motion of any one of the bodies is restricted (step 187SGS385a; Y), it is determined whether only the second movable body motion restriction flag is ON (step 187SGS385b), and the second movable body motion is performed. If only the restriction flag is not on (step 187SGS385b; N), the process proceeds to step 187SGS386, and any of the first movable body 401, second movable body 501, third movable body 601L, 601R, and fourth movable body 701L, 701R After reading and setting the decision effect process table for executing the decision effect only with display, sound, and light without operating the decision effect process table (step 187 SGS386), the decision effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected decision effect process table is started. (step 187 SGS387).

On the other hand, in step 187SGS385b, when only the second movable body motion restriction flag is ON (step 187SGS385b; Y), the motion of the second movable body 501 is not substantially restricted, and the determined effect to be executed corresponds to After reading and setting the decision effect process table (step 187SGS385c), the decision effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected decision effect process table is started (step 187SGS387). That is, when only the second movable body 501 is abnormal in operation, the movable body presentation is continued.

Then, the production control CPU 120 is produced according to the contents of the first process data 1 of the set production process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.) Control of the devices (the image display device 5 as the performance component, the game effect lamp 9 as the performance component, the speakers 8L and 8R as the performance component, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 31B) is started (step 187 SGS 388).

Further, when the determination effect execution flag is ON at step 187SGS381, the process proceeds to step 187SGS389, and the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the determination effect process timer for changing the process of the determination effect by -1. . Then, the value of the determined effect period timer for timing the end of the determined effect period is decremented by -1 (step 187SGS390). When the determination effect period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (step 187SGS391; Y), the determination effect execution flag is turned off and the determination effect processing is terminated (step 187SGS396).

When the determined effect period timer has not timed out (step 187SGS391; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the determined effect process timer has timed out (step 187SGS392). If the decision effect process timer has timed out, the decision effect process data of the decision effect is switched (step 187 SGS393). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the set value of the decision effect process timer set next in the decision effect process table to the process timer (step 187 SGS394). In addition, based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the decided production process data set next, the control state for the production device (parts for production) is changed (step 187SGS395), and the final effect processing ends.

Thus, by executing the control of the decision effect based on the decision effect process table and the decision effect process timer, the decision effect is started at the start timing in the decision effect process table, and sequentially to the decision effect process table. By executing the described control contents of the determined performance, the determined performance is executed until the period of the determined performance ends.

In addition, in step 187SGS365a and step 187SGS385a, if any of the first movable body motion restriction flag, the second movable body motion restriction flag, the third movable body motion restriction flag, and the fourth movable body motion restriction flag is ON, That is, if the motion of any one of the first to fourth movable bodies is restricted and only the second movable body motion restriction flag is not ON in steps 187SGS365b and step 187SGS385b, that is, the first to third movable bodies If any of the motion restriction flags is on, or if any of the second movable body motion restriction flag and the first to third movable body motion restriction flags is on, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body Although the mode in which the indication, sound, and light alone are used to execute the omen effect without operating any of the body 501, the third movable bodies 601L, 601R, and the fourth movable bodies 701L, 701R, the present invention is directed to this. There is no limitation, and only the motion of the movable body corresponding to the type of the movable body motion restriction flag that is in the ON state may be restricted.

In addition, in the characteristic part 187SG, when any one of the first movable body motion restriction flag, the second movable body motion restriction flag, the third movable body motion restriction flag, and the fourth movable body motion restriction flag is ON, it corresponds Although the form in which motion control of the movable body is not executed has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. You can reduce the movable range of the movable body that has been set (for example, move only between the origin position and the intermediate position), execute motion control at a lower speed than the normal movement speed, or change the motion control. It may also include reducing the number of executions.

(Details of each production device)
Next, the details of each rendering device will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-32 to 10-35. 10-32, (A) is a schematic front view showing the production unit, and (B) is a vertical sectional view of (A). 10-33, (A) is a schematic front view showing the effect unit when the first movable body descends, and (B) is a vertical sectional view of (A). 10-34, (A) is a schematic front view showing the rendering unit when the first movable body descends to the first rendering position, and (B) is a vertical sectional view of (A). 10-35 (A) to (E) are diagrams showing the details of the merging operation.

As shown in FIGS. 10-32(A) and (B), the first movable body 401, the second movable body 501, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R, and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are positioned at respective origin positions. In this state, each movable body is arranged substantially annularly along the periphery of the opening 2c for seeing through the image display device 5 formed in the game board 2, and is surrounded by each movable body. The display area of the image display device 5 can be visually recognized.

In the characteristic portion 187SG, the game board 2 is composed of a board plate (not shown) made of a transparent synthetic resin plate and an impermeable spacer member for attaching the board plate. A drive arm 416 as a drive mechanism of the first movable body 401, and a first rail member 441 and a second rail member 442 as a second guide mechanism, positioned on the back side of the board, allow the player to see through the board. It is in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize. In addition, the first rail member 431, the second rail member 432, and the cover member 433 as the first guide mechanism portion of the first movable body 401 are positioned on the back side of the first movable body 401 so that they can be visually recognized by the player. It is difficult (invisible) to do so.

Further, the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433, which is a part of the first guide mechanism portion, faces the vertical direction, and the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416, which is a part of the drive mechanism portion, and the portion of the second guide mechanism portion. The predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441, which is a portion, faces in the left-right direction, and each of these mechanical portions is in a first state in which it is substantially T-shaped in front view.

10-32B, third movable bodies 601L and 601R are arranged between the first movable body 401 on the front side and the base member 410 on the rear side. The fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are arranged on the side, and the image display device 5 is arranged on the rear side. Therefore, the first movable range E1 of the first movable body 401 and the second movable range E2 of the second movable body 501 correspond to the movable ranges of the third movable bodies 601L and 601R and the movement of the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R. Although the possible range overlaps with the front view, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R, and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are arranged at different positions in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 do not come into contact with the third movable bodies 601L and 601R and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R.

As shown in FIGS. 10-33(A) and (B), the first movable body 401 moves from the first origin position to the first rendering position while the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position. When the lowering starts, the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416 and the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441 tilt as the inner ends facing each other move downward. Further, as the first movable body 401 descends, the predetermined portion 410F of the base member 410 is exposed and gradually becomes visible to the player. In other words, the form of each mechanism in the front view changes from the first state to a form different from the first state. Also, the cover member 433 descends from the long hole 430 together with the first rail member 431 .

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-34(A) and (B), when the first movable body 401 descends to the first effect position and stops, the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433 moves between the base member 410 and the first movable body. 401, and the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416 and the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441 on the left and right sides form a generally inverted "V" shape when viewed from the front. In this way, each mechanism portion is arranged such that the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416 and the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441 are positioned on the left and right sides of the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433 facing in the vertical direction, and are substantially opposite to each other in a front view. It changes to a second state in which it is in the shape of a letter.

A predetermined portion 410F of the base member 410 is decorated with a decoration D1, a predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433 is decorated with a decoration D2, and a predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416 is decorated with a decoration D3. A predetermined portion 441F of the member 441 is decorated with a decoration D4. These may be provided by adhering seal members or the like displaying the decorations D1 to D4 to the predetermined portions 410F, 433F, 416F, 441F, etc., or may be painted on the respective portions.

These decorations D1 to D4 are, as shown in FIG. 10-35(A), an effect displayed as a specific symbol (effect display body) in a notification effect for notifying that the effect control CPU 120 has developed into a super ready-to-win effect. It forms part of the image Z1. Specifically, the effect image Z1 is composed of a first display section ZA imitating a "sword" made up of decorations D1 and D2, and a second display section ZB imitating a "sword decoration" made up of decorations D3 and D4. It is displayed together with the effect image Z2 consisting of characters "XXX" (for example, the model name of the pachinko game machine 1, the title name of the super ready-to-win effect, etc.).

In other words, the decorations D1 and D2 forming the first display portion ZA of the effect image Z1 displayed on the image display device 5 in relation to the super ready-to-win effect are the predetermined portion 410F of the base member 410 and the predetermined portion of the cover member 433. The decorations D3 and D4 displayed in 433F and constituting the second display section ZB are provided on the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416 and the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441, and the first rendering position of the first movable body 401 is displayed. Each of the decorations D1 to D4 is arranged at an appropriate position by changing each mechanical part from the first state to the second state along with the movement to display a predetermined symbol (for example, the character "go") It is different from the first movable body 401 that can be recognized as a display body) and can be recognized as a specific symbol that is the same as or similar to the effect image Z1.

The first rail member 431 (cover member 433), the drive arm 416, and the first rail member 441 are originally not a rendering body necessary for rendering a movable body like the first movable body 401. between the first origin position and the first effect position. When it moves to the first performance position away from the base member 410, it becomes visible to the player.

Therefore, the predetermined portion 410F of the base member 410, the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433, the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416, and the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441 are decorated with decorations D1 to D4, and the first movable body 401 is moved to the first effect position, each mechanism changes to the second state, and the decorations D1 to D4 are arranged in proper positions, thereby forming one effect display body that is the same as or similar to the effect image Z1. is configured. In addition, unlike the first movable body 401 representing the character "go" used for the union action, this one effect display body is the same as or similar to the effect image Z1 displayed when the super ready-to-win effect develops. Since it is an effect display body, when executing a movable body effect using the first movable body 401 , a different effect than the first movable body 401 can be performed using a plurality of mechanical units. Further, by applying the decorations D1 to D4 to the predetermined portions of the plurality of mechanical units, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the mechanical units, thereby improving the appearance.

In addition, in the characterizing part 187SG, as an example of the symbol, the first movable body 401 representing the character "go" and the effect image Z1 shown in FIG. 10-35(A) are applied. "Symbols" are symbols that have or indicate a certain meaning (symbolic symbols), numbers, letters, patterns, logo marks, characters that appear in various productions, and belongings possessed by characters, etc. It may contain various objects as long as it is a display object for production such as a movable body or an image that represents, in particular, those related to the model name, title, etc. of the pachinko game machine 1, and displayed in various productions It is preferable to be

Also, in the characteristic portion 187SG, the effect image Z1 shown in FIG. The image is not limited to this, and may be an image that is displayed other than the notification effect. For example, a demonstration effect that starts when a state in which the condition for executing the variable display is not satisfied continues for a predetermined time or longer, a effect mode switching effect ( stage change), an ending effect informing the end of the big win, an eye-catching effect, various advance notice effects (for example, by stopping a special pattern composed of the effect image Z1 and the effect image Z2, it is suggested that the effect develops. It may be displayed at various timings such as stop symbol notice etc.).

Further, the display colors of the effect image Z1 and the effect image Z2 shown in FIG. A set value set in the gaming machine 1 may be suggested.

10-32A from the first state shown in FIG. 10-32(A). In the second state shown in 34(A), the degree of recognition as a specific symbol identical or similar to the effect image Z1 is higher. In other words, the degree of recognition as a specific symbol changes according to the movement mode of the first movable body 401 or the position of the first movable body 401, so that interest is enhanced.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10-35(B), the effect control CPU 120 controls the movement of the first movable body 401 to the first effect position when each mechanism changes from the first state to the second state. and an image Z4 imitating the first movable body 401 may be executed. Such a pseudo-movable body effect may be executed as a effect pattern in which the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 do not perform a combined motion in the development effect, for example. In addition, when the first movable body motion restriction flag that limits the motion of the first movable body 401 is in the ON state, it may be performed when executing the union motion in the development effect or final effect.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 generates an image Z3 simulating each mechanical part provided in the effect unit 300 and an image simulating a movable body not provided in the effect unit 300 (for example, effect image Z2, etc.), and a pseudo-movable body effect in combination may be made executable. 10-35(B) and other pseudo-movable body images and movable bodies as structures (for example, pseudo-third movable bodies simulating the third movable bodies 601L and 601R Effect such as moving the third movable bodies 601L and 601R to the third effect position side according to the moving display of the image, etc.) may be executable.

(Union movement)
Next, the details of the combining operation by the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-36 and 10-37. FIG. 10-36 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body are in contact; 10-37, (A) is a diagram showing an example of a title effect, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a simulated movable body effect.

As shown in FIG. 10-36(A), the effect control CPU 120, when executing a coalescing motion in a development effect or a final effect, moves the first movable body 401 from the first origin position to the first effect position. , the first movable body LED 402 of the first movable body 401 and the second movable body LED 502 of the second movable body 501 are turned off. Next, as shown in FIG. 10-36(B), the first movable body LED 402 is turned on at the timing when the first movable body 401 starts to descend from the first origin position.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-36(C), the timing when the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501 (for example, the distance between the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 is within 100 mm). 10-36(D), the second movable body 501 starts to descend from the second intermediate position, and the second movable body LED 502 lights up. Here, the moving speed when the first movable body 401 is lowered from the first origin position to the first effect position is constant, and the movement speed when the second movable body 501 is lowered from the second intermediate position to the second origin position is constant. The moving speed is set so that the first movable body 401 does not come into contact with the second movable body 501 while it moves from the second intermediate position to the second origin position.

Specifically, the first movable body 401 gradually moves toward the second movable body 501 after the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501 until the first movable body 401 reaches the first effect position. By doing so, the second movable body 501 can reach the second origin position at substantially the same timing as the first movable body 401 reaches the first effect position. can. Alternatively, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 may descend while maintaining a constant distance.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-36(E), the second movable body 501 reaches the second origin position at substantially the same timing as the first movable body 401 descends to the first effect position and stops. to stop. When the first movable body 401 is positioned at the first rendering position and the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 do not contact each other. close to each other.

Thus, in the coalescing operation, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 do not start to descend all at once. By starting the descent of the second movable body 501 at the timing when it approaches the second movable body 501, the first movable body 401 that has descended comes into contact with the second movable body 501 and the second movable body 501 appears to the player. 501 can appear to be descending. Moreover, since the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 do not come into contact with each other, it is possible to suitably suppress damage to the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 due to contact.

Further, in the characteristic part 187SG, the second movable body 501 starts to descend when the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501, but the present invention is not limited to this. , the second movable body 501 may start to descend at the timing when the first movable body 401 comes into contact with the second movable body 501, or at the timing when the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501. After the second movable body 501 starts to descend at , the first movable body 401 may contact the second movable body 501 before reaching the first effect position.

As shown in FIG. 10-36(B), at the timing when the first movable body 401 starts to descend from the first origin position, the first movable body LED 402 is turned on while the second movable body LED 502 remains turned off. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-36(C), at the timing when the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501, the second movable body LED 502 is turned on as shown in FIG. 10-36(D). By doing so, it is possible to make it appear as if the descending first movable body 401 acts on (for example, contacts) the second movable body 501 and the second movable body 501 starts to descend.

Also, even if the second movable body 501 does not move due to an operation abnormality (for example, being caught or a failure of the second movable body motor 511) in the overlap region E3 such as the second effect position or the second intermediate position, 37, the first movable body 401 descends and the contact portion 450 of the first movable body 401 and the cushioning member 550 of the second movable body 501 come into contact (abut), thereby returning to the second origin position. By applying the pushing force, the abnormal operation is resolved, and even if the abnormal operation is not resolved, it is possible to return to the second origin position without using the second movable body motor 511 .

In addition, when the contact portion 450 of the first movable body 401 contacts the buffer member 550 of the second movable body 501, the shock is alleviated by the buffer member 550, so that the occurrence of a large impact sound and the breakage of the members are preferably prevented. can be suppressed.

(Operation example of light emitting effect)
Next, an operation example of the lighting effect of the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 will be described with reference to FIG. 10-38. FIGS. 10-38 are diagrams showing examples of light emitting operations of the first movable body and the second movable body (A) to (E).

As shown in FIG. 10-38, the effect control CPU 120 executes the light emitting effect by the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 before the execution start timing of the development portent effect and the fixed portent effect.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the first movable body LED 402 of the first movable body 401 and the second movable body LED 502 of the second movable body 501, as shown in FIG. 10-38(A). Then, as shown in FIG. 10-38(B), while the second movable body LEDs 502 are kept turned off, the first movable body LEDs 402 in multiple stages are sequentially turned on from above to the bottom. As shown in 10-38(C), the first movable body LED 402 is fully lit.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-38(D), while the lighting of the first movable body LED 402 is maintained, the plurality of stages of the second movable body LED 502 are sequentially turned on from the diagonally upper left to the diagonally lower right. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-38(E), the second movable body LED 502 is fully lit. Then, returning to FIG. 10-38(A), the light emission patterns of (A) to (E) are repeatedly executed.

In this way, by performing light emission control in which the first movable body LEDs 402 and the second movable body LEDs 502 in a plurality of stages are sequentially turned on downward, they are arranged vertically with the display area of the image display device 5 interposed therebetween. To suggest to the player that the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are related movable bodies, and that the union motion control using the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 is performed. can be done.

In addition, the plurality of stages of the first movable body LEDs 402 are sequentially lit from the top to the bottom, while the plurality of stages of the second movable body LEDs 502 are sequentially lit from the diagonally upper left to the diagonally lower right. Since the 1st movable body 401 and the 2nd movable body 501 are different in light emission mode, the production effect can be improved.

In addition, in the characterizing part 187SG, the light emitting effect is executed regardless of the result of the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the light emitting effect is executed according to the result of the variable display is determined. A lottery or the like may be carried out, and it may be executed when execution is determined by the lottery. In this case, it is preferable to determine the execution of the light emitting effect so that the big win is more likely to occur when the light emitting effect is executed than when the light emitting effect is not executed. Also, such a light emission performance may be made executable when a starting prize is generated, and by doing so, the expectation for the super ready-to-win game can be favorably enhanced by the execution of the light emission performance.

In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the light emitting effect before the execution start timing of the development portent effect or the determined portent effect, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are set to a predetermined lighting pattern (for example, brightness Alternately blinking white with low brightness and white with high brightness alternately, etc.), and by not emitting light in different lighting patterns according to the variable display results, development omen effects and fixed omen effects can be achieved. It is possible to maintain the expectation for the big hit until it starts.

(Flow of Super Reach)
Next, the flow of super reach will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-39 to 10-45. 10-39, (A) is a timing chart showing an example of effect operation based on pattern RP-2, and (B) is a timing chart showing an example of effect operation based on pattern RP-4. 10-40, (A) is a timing chart showing an example of effect operation based on pattern KP-1, and (B) is a timing chart showing an example of effect operation based on pattern KP-2. 10-41, (A) to (D') are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation from the start of the variable display to the development portent effect. (E) to (H') of FIG. 10-42 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of the development effect. FIGS. 10-43 (A) to (D') are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation when the super ready-to-win effect is developed. FIGS. 10-44 (E) to (H) are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of the final effect. FIG. 10-45 is a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the second movable body is not positioned at the second origin position at the start of the development effect.

(Operation example of development production)
First, at the start of the variable display based on the variation pattern of Super Reach, an example of the effect operation when execution of the development precursor effect is not determined and execution of the development effect based on the pattern RP-2 is determined is shown in FIG. Description will be made based on the timing chart of 10-39(A) with reference to FIGS. 10-41 to 10-42.

As shown in FIG. 10-41(A), the effect control CPU 120 starts variable display based on the variation pattern of super reach, and then changes the variable display mode to normal reach display as shown in FIG. 10-41(B). If the mode is set, a normal reach effect (for example, an effect of displaying an image Z20 in which an ally character appears and flies as an image suggesting development to super reach) is started. In the variable display, the first movable body 401 is positioned at the first origin position, and the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position. In addition, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are lit in a predetermined light emission mode (for example, a mode in which white with low brightness and white with high brightness are alternately and slowly blinked).

As shown in FIG. 10-39 (A), the effect control CPU 120 is in the period from timing ta1 to timing ta2 in the normal reach display mode (for example, about 10 seconds), as described in FIG. 10-38 Then, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are sequentially turned on from the upper part of the first movable body 401 to the lower part of the second movable body 501. Next, at timing ta2 when the light emitting effect is finished, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are turned on. Timing ta2 is the start timing of the development portent effect, but since execution of the development portent effect has not been determined, the normal ready-to-win effect is continued without moving the second movable body 501 up and down (Fig. 10-41 (C' )reference). Then, at a timing ta3 when a predetermined period has passed since the timing ta2 when the light emitting effect was completed, the second movable body 501 is raised from the second origin position to the second intermediate position (see FIG. 10-41(D)). ). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 repeats a pattern of moving the extinguished row upward from the bottom to the second movable body LED 502 that is lit in white with the rising operation a plurality of times.

Next, at timing ta4 when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the second movable body 501 was raised from the second origin position to the second intermediate position, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are turned off all at once (FIG. 10). -42(E)). Since the pattern RP-2 is a pattern in which no combination operation is performed, the first movable body 401 is not lowered at the lowering start timing ta5 of the first movable body 401, and the second movable body 401 is not lowered at the timing ta6 after the timing ta5. The body 501 is lowered from the second intermediate position to the second origin position, and the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are turned on (see FIG. 10-42 (G')).

After that, at timing ta7 when the combination operation period ends, the combination rising operation is not started, and as shown in FIG. etc. are temporarily stopped and displayed, and after executing the notification performance for notifying that the super reach is developed, the transition to the super reach performance is performed at the timing ta8 at which the combination ascending operation period ends.

As in pattern RP-1, when the second movable body 501 is not raised from the second origin position to the second intermediate position at timing ta3 (see FIG. 10-41 (D')), A blackout effect in which the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 shown in FIG. A special pattern image Z30 or the like composed of the effect image Z1 and the effect image Z2 is temporarily stopped and displayed without performing any action, and after executing the notification effect for notifying the development of super ready-to-win (Fig. 10-41 ( H'), at the timing ta8 when the period of the combination rising action ends, the super ready-to-win effect is performed.

Next, at the start of the variable display based on the variation pattern of Super Reach, an example of the effect operation when execution of the development precursor effect is determined and execution of the development effect based on the pattern RP-4 is determined. Description will be made based on the timing chart of 10-39(B) with reference to FIGS. 10-41 to 10-42.

After the start of the variable display, the operation example from timing ta1 to timing ta2 in which the normal reach display mode is set is the same as the pattern RP-2 explained with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10-39(B), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 at the timing ta2 when the light emitting effect is completed, and the second movable body 501 between the second origin position and the second intermediate position (see FIG. 10-41(C)). Then, at a timing ta3 when a predetermined period has passed since the timing ta2 when the light emitting effect was completed, the second movable body 501 is raised from the second origin position to the second intermediate position (see FIG. 10-41(D)). ). In the case of the pattern RP-1, since it is a non-execution pattern in which the rising motion, the uniting motion, and the uniting rising motion are not executed, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are positioned at the first origin position and the second origin position. It remains maintained (see FIG. 10-41(D')).

Next, at timing ta4 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the second movable body 501 was raised from the second origin position to the second intermediate position, the entire display area of the image display device 5 is displayed in black, and the decorative pattern being executed is displayed. A blackout effect is performed in which the variable display image and effect image are made difficult to see, and the first movable body LED 402, the second movable body LED 502, and the third movable body LED 602 are turned off all at once (see FIG. 10-42 (E)). . Since the pattern RP-4 is a pattern that performs a uniting operation, the first movable body LED 402 is turned on at the downward start timing ta5 of the first movable body 401 to start the downward movement of the first movable body 401 (FIG. 10 -42(F)).

At the descent start timing ta5, the first movable body LED 402 may emit light in a manner corresponding to the effect image Z5 (for example, high-speed blinking of blue and yellow). At the same time that the first movable body LED 402 is turned on, an image Z11 simulating a lightning extending from the first movable body 401 positioned at the first origin position to the second movable body 501 is displayed on the image display device 5 to display the first movable body. In order to suggest that the body 401 descends and acts (collides and coalesces) with the second movable body 501, the player's attention is turned to the second movable body 501 that has not yet been lit immediately before the descent starts. can be made

Then, at timing ta6 when the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501, the second movable body LED 502 is turned on to start the descent of the second movable body 501 (see FIG. 10-42 (G)). . At this time, the second movable body LED 502 may emit light (for example, high-speed blinking of blue and yellow) in a manner corresponding to the effect image Z5 described later. After that, at timing ta6A when the first movable body 401 reaches the first rendering position and the second movable body 501 reaches the second origin position, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are united. While becoming recognizable as one production structure, each mechanism (the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433, the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416, the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441) changes to the second state. Therefore, it can be recognized as a specific symbol that is different from the “go” (predetermined symbol) of the first movable body 401 .

In addition, by displaying an effect image Z5 (for example, an image simulating lightning expressed in blue and yellow) so as to surround the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 that are united in the image display device 5, , the degree of recognition as one production structure can be enhanced. In addition, the effect image Z5 surrounds each mechanism portion (the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433, the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416, the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441) that has changed to the second state in the image display device 5. By displaying the effect image Z6 different from the symbol, the degree of recognition as the specific symbol can be enhanced.

After that, at the timing ta7 when the combination operation period ends, the first movable body 401 is raised to the first intermediate position while maintaining the combined state of the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501, and the second The movable body 501 is lifted up to the second effect position, and the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 emit red light (see FIG. 10-23(B)). In the case of pattern RP-3, white light is emitted. For example, the effect control CPU 120 moves the red light emitting row (white light emitting row in the case of pattern RP-3) from the bottom to the top with respect to the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 that are turned off. Repeat the pattern multiple times.

Further, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R are moved from the third origin position to the third intermediate position, and an image Z7 different from the effect images Z5 and Z6 is displayed on the image display device 5 (see FIG. 10-42 ( H)). Note that the effect image Z5 displayed in the uniting motion may be displayed while being moved upward in accordance with the rising motion. The effect image Z7 is, for example, an image simulating an explosion. At this time, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 emit light in colors corresponding to the display colors of the effect image Z7 (red and white (blinking at high speed).

Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from timing ta7, the first movable body 401 is moved from the first intermediate position to the first origin position, and the second movable body 501 is moved from the second effect position to the second origin position. At the timing ta8 when the uniting ascending motion is finished, the super ready-to-win effect is started. The return operation of the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 to the origin position is performed in a common operation mode in any of the patterns RP-1 to RP-4, but differs in each pattern. You may make it save in an operation mode.

(Example of operation of decision production)
Next, at the start of the variable display based on the super reach variation pattern, if the execution of the predictive effect is not determined and the execution of the predictable effect based on the pattern KP-1 is determined (the variable display result is 10-43 to 10-44 based on the timing chart of FIG. 10-40(A).

As shown in FIG. 10-40(A), the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect images Z1 and Z2 described in FIG. display (see FIG. 10-43(A)) to notify that it has developed into super reach. Next, a super reach effect (for example, an effect of displaying an image Z21 in which an ally character and an enemy character battle (confrontation)) is started, and a period from timing tb1 to timing tb2 in the super reach display mode (for example, 10 seconds), the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are sequentially lit from the top of the first movable body 401 to the bottom of the second movable body 501, as described with reference to FIG. 10-38. Executes a light emitting effect. Next, at timing tb2 when the light emitting effect is finished, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are turned on. Timing tb2 is the start timing of the fixed sign effect, but since execution of the fixed sign effect has not been decided, the super ready-to-win effect is continued without vertically moving the second movable body 501 (FIG. 10-43 (B). ')reference). Then, at a timing tb3 when a predetermined period has passed since the timing tb2 when the lighting effect was completed, the second movable body 501 is raised from the second origin position to the second intermediate position (see FIG. 10-43(C)). ).

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 gradually superimposes a plurality of images imitating the push button 31B in accordance with the rising motion of the second movable body 501, thereby creating an image suggesting that the valid operation period will start. Z12 is displayed on the image display device 5 (see FIG. 10-43(C)).

Next, at timing tb4 when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the second movable body 501 was raised from the second origin position to the second intermediate position, an operation effective period for effectively accepting the operation of the push button 31B is started, and the image display device 5, for example, an image Z8 consisting of a character image of "Push!", an image simulating the push button 31B, and an indicator image indicating the operation valid period is displayed to promote the operation of the push button 31B. (See Figure 10-44 (D)).

When the operation of the push button 31B (detection signal from the push sensor 35B) is detected during the operation valid period from the timing tb4 when the operation prompting effect (operation valid period) is started to the timing tb6, the operation is detected at the timing tb5. In addition to not starting the uniting operation, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are changed to a light emission mode that suggests failure of the production (for example, at the start of the normal reach production, white with low luminance and white with high luminance alternate slowly The first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are lit in a mode of lighting in a white color with a lower brightness than the white color with a lower brightness when blinking. Note that the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 may be turned off at timing tb5.

In addition, an image Z9 (for example, an image consisting of an image simulating the push button 31B and a character image of ". 10-44 (E')), at timing tb6, the second movable body 501 is lowered from the second intermediate position to the second origin position, and the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are turned on in a predetermined light emission mode. (For example, white with low luminance and white with high luminance are alternately and slowly blinked).

In addition, when the operation of the push button 31B (detection signal from the push sensor 35B) is not detected during the operation effective period, the uniting operation is not started at the timing tb6 when the operation effective period ends, and the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 402 The 2 movable body LED 502 is in a light emission mode that suggests failure of the production (for example, at the start of the normal reach production, the white with low luminance and the white with high luminance are alternately and slowly blinked. The luminance is even lower than the white with low luminance. The first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are lit in a manner such as lighting in white. Note that the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 may be turned off at timing tb5.

In addition, an image Z9 (for example, an image consisting of an image simulating the push button 31B and a character image of ". 10-44 (E')), at timing tb6, the second movable body 501 is lowered from the second intermediate position to the second origin position, and the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are turned on in a predetermined light emission mode. (For example, white with low luminance and white with high luminance are alternately and slowly blinked).

After that, at the timing tb7 when the coalescing action period ends, the coalescing rising motion is not started, and at the timing tb8 when the coalescing rising motion period ends, a loss confirmation notification (for example, an ally The character falls down and loses the battle, and the result of the variable display is displayed on the image display device 5 as a failure confirmation notification image indicating that the result is a failure. It should be noted that, at the timing of displaying the image Z9 indicating that the effect has failed in FIG.

Further, for example, there is a difference in the length of time between when the push button 31B is operated at the start of the operation effective period and when the push button 31B is not operated during the operation effective period, so the operation timing of the push button 31B is different. The difference in scale caused by 1. 2. period of fluctuation of the decorative pattern until the design is determined; 2. display period of image Z9; It may be absorbed by extending or shortening any period of the rendering period (union period) of the movable body rendering.

Next, at the start of the variable display based on the variation pattern of super reach, an example of an effect operation when execution of the predictive effect is determined and execution of the predictive effect based on the pattern KP-2 is determined. Description will be made based on the timing chart of 10-40(B) with reference to FIGS. 10-43 to 10-44.

As shown in FIG. 10-40(B), the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable display mode to the super reach display mode, and at timing tb1 when the super reach effect is started, the effect described in FIG. Images Z1 and Z2 are displayed (see FIG. 10-43(A)) to notify that the super reach has developed. Next, during the period from timing tb1 to timing tb2 in the super reach display mode (for example, about 10 seconds), as described with reference to FIG. , the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are sequentially turned on. Next, at timing tb2 when the light emitting effect is finished, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are turned on. At the timing tb2 when the light emitting effect is completed, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are turned on, and the second movable body 501 is moved up and down between the second origin position and the second intermediate position. Start operation (see FIG. 10-43(B)). Then, at a timing tb3 when a predetermined period has passed since the timing tb2 when the lighting effect was completed, the second movable body 501 is raised from the second origin position to the second intermediate position (see FIG. 10-43(C)). ).

Next, at timing tb4 when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the second movable body 501 was raised from the second origin position to the second intermediate position, an operation effective period for effectively accepting the operation of the push button 31B is started, and the image display device 5, for example, an image Z8 consisting of a character image of "Push!", an image simulating the push button 31B, and an indicator image indicating the operation valid period is displayed to promote the operation of the push button 31B. (See Figure 10-44 (D)).

When the operation of the push button 31B (detection signal from the push sensor 35B) is detected during the operation valid period from the timing tb4 when the operation promoting effect (operation valid period) is started to the timing tb6, at the timing tb5 when the operation is detected. , the entire display area of the image display device 5 is set to a black display state, making it difficult to visually recognize the variable display image of the decoration pattern being executed, and the first movable body LED 402, the second movable body LED 502, and the third movable body LED 602 are turned on all at once. A blackout effect of turning off the lights is performed (see FIG. 10-44 (E)). Next, the first movable body LED 402 is turned on to start the descent of the first movable body 401, and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are moved from the fourth origin position to the fourth effect position (FIG. 10-44 (F )reference). Incidentally, the execution period of the blackout effect may be different between the development effect and the fixed effect, or may be the same.

Further, when the operation of the push button 31B (detection signal from the push sensor 35B) is not detected during the valid operation period, the entire display area of the image display device 5 is displayed in black at timing tb6 when the valid operation period ends. A blackout effect is performed to make it difficult to visually recognize the variable display image of the decoration pattern being executed, the effect image, etc., and turn off the first movable body LED 402, the second movable body LED 502, and the third movable body LED 602 all at once (not shown). . Next, the first movable body LED 402 is turned on to start the descent of the first movable body 401, and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are moved from the fourth origin position to the fourth effect position (FIG. 10-44 (F )reference).

In this way, the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R, which overlap the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 on the back side at the rendering position, are moved to the fourth origin before the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are moved. By moving from the position to the fourth effect position, the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R can be made conspicuous. Further, it may be reciprocated in the left-right direction at the fourth effect position.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 187SG, an example is shown in which the combination operation control based on the pattern KP-2 is executed based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B (the detection signal from the push sensor 35B) during the operation effective period. The present invention is not limited to this, and the uniting motion control based on the pattern KP-2 is executed based on detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A (detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A) during the valid operation period. You may do so. Alternatively, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B may be set as operation targets, and which operation should be promoted may be determined according to the result of the variable display.

Then, at timing tb6 when the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501, the second movable body LED 502 is turned on to start the descent of the second movable body 501, and the third movable bodies 601L and 601R are moved. Move from the third origin position to the third intermediate position (see FIG. 10-44 (G)). After that, at timing tb5A when the first movable body 401 reaches the first effect position and the second movable body 501 reaches the second origin position, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are united. While becoming recognizable as one production structure, each mechanism (the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433, the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416, the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441) changes to the second state. Therefore, it can be recognized as a specific symbol different from the first movable body 401 (predetermined symbol).

In addition, by displaying the effect image Z5 so as to surround the combined first movable body 401 and second movable body 501 in the image display device 5, it is possible to increase the degree of recognition as one production structure. In addition, the effect image Z5 surrounds each mechanism portion (the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433, the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416, the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441) that has changed to the second state in the image display device 5. By displaying the effect image Z6 different from the symbol, the degree of recognition as the specific symbol can be enhanced.

After that, at the timing tb7 when the uniting operation period ends, the first movable body 401 is raised to the first intermediate position while maintaining the united state of the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501, and the second movable body 401 is The movable body 501 is lifted up to the second effect position, and the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 emit rainbow colors (see FIG. 10-24(B)). Furthermore, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R are moved from the third intermediate position to the third rendering position. Also, the image display device 5 displays an image Z10 different from the effect images Z5 and Z6 (see FIG. 10-44(H)). Note that the effect image Z5 displayed in the uniting motion may be displayed while being moved upward in accordance with the rising motion.

Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from timing tb7, the first movable body 401 is moved from the first intermediate position to the first origin position, and the second movable body 501 is moved from the second effect position to the second origin position. At the timing tb8 when the uniting ascending motion is completed, a jackpot decision notification is given to notify that the variable display result is a big win (for example, the image display device 5 displays the fact that the ally character wins the battle and the variable display result is a big win). such as displaying a jackpot determination notification image (not shown) indicating that

Incidentally, at the start of the uniting operation, the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R were moved before the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501. Since it is a jackpot determination notification image to be displayed on the display device 5, the first movable body 401, the second movable body 501, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R, and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R are displayed in order to show the image display device 5 as soon as possible. at the same time toward the origin position.

Although not shown in particular detail, the lighting mode of the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 (for example, the emission color and lighting, blinking pattern, etc.) is different from the lighting mode of the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 in the coalescing operation (see FIGS. 10-42 (E) to (H)) in the development effect, but the development It may be performed at the same time as the lighting mode in the presentation.

If the image display device 5 is a liquid crystal display device, the method of darkening the display screen of the image display device 5 in the blackout effect is to block the light emitted forward from the backlight by the liquid crystal layer. It is sufficient to increase the ratio or decrease the light intensity of the backlight. Further, if the image display device 5 is an EL panel using organic electroluminescence (organic EL), the drive voltage may be lowered. That is, the display screen can be darkened (black screen display) by setting the display screen of the image display device 5 to a low light emission state in which the amount of light output from the display screen is reduced.

(abnormal movement of movable body)
Next, an effect operation example when the second movable body 501 is not positioned at the second origin position at the start of the variable display based on the variation pattern of super reach is based on the timing chart shown in FIG. 10-45. explain. FIG. 10-45 is a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the second movable body is not positioned at the second origin position at the start of the development effect.

As shown in FIG. 10-45, for example, at timing tc0 when the variable display based on the variation pattern of super reach is started, the effect control CPU 120 executes the second Based on the determination that the movable body 501 is not positioned at the second origin position (for example, positioned between the second intermediate position and the second effect position) due to a factor such as being caught, the second 2 When the origin return processing flag is turned on, the origin return processing shown in FIG. 10-18 is started.

Then, when it is determined in step 187 SGS211 of the origin return processing that the second movable body 501 has not returned to the second origin position (the second origin position sensor 503 is in an OFF state) at timing tc0A when the origin return processing ends, At step 187 SGS212, the second movable body movement restriction flag is turned on.

After that, at the timing tc2 when the development portent performance is started, the second movable body motion restriction flag is ON, so the portent motion (development portent performance) is not executed even if execution of the development portent performance is determined.

Next, in the development effect, the second movable body 501 is controlled to move upward from the second origin position to the second intermediate position. In the case where it is held, at the start timing tc5 of the uniting operation, the control for lowering the first movable body 401 from the first origin position is started.

In this case, normally, the control for lowering the second movable body 501 is started at the timing when the lowered first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501 positioned at the second intermediate position. Since the movable body 501 remains positioned between the second intermediate position and the second rendering position, that is, it is positioned in the overlapping area E3 (see FIG. 10-25(A)), the second movable body 501 is lowered. The contact portion 450 of the first movable body 401 that has descended collides with the cushioning member 550 of the second movable body 501 before the start of the control to move. This impact and the pressing force accompanying the descent of the first movable body 401 act on the second movable body 501, thereby forcibly eliminating the cause of the catching and the second movable body 501 returning to the second origin position. In some cases, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 can be recognized as one structure for presentation.

In this way, when any of the first movable body motion restriction flag, the third movable body motion restriction flag, and the fourth movable body motion restriction flag other than the second movable body motion restriction flag is ON, each motion restriction The motion of the movable body corresponding to the flag is restricted, that is, the movable body is prevented from moving, but if only the second movable body motion restriction flag is ON, the first movable body 401 descending in the coalescing motion is used. Then, by intentionally bringing it into contact with the second movable body 501, there is a possibility that the malfunction of the second movable body 501 such as being caught can be eliminated. is preferably not restricted.

In the characteristic portion 187SG, the movable body movement restriction flag that is turned on means that the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second origin position in the origin return processing that is performed at the start of the next super reach variable display. or when the power supply of the pachinko game machine is turned off. In addition, when the movable body motion restriction flag is turned on, a motion abnormality notification image or the like is displayed to indicate that some motion abnormality has occurred in the movable body corresponding to the movable body motion restriction flag that has been turned on. The information can be notified by displaying on the display device 5 .

Also, as described above, when the second movable body 501 returns to the second origin position in the combination motion of the development effect, the second movable body motion restriction flag remains on even in the subsequent final effect. The ascending motion, coalescing motion, and coalescing ascending motion in the final effect are executed without restriction.

On the other hand, if the second movable body 501 does not return to the second origin position in the coalescing motion of the development effect, the second movable body motion restriction flag remains on in the subsequent decision effect, but the decision effect Since the ascending motion, coalescing motion, and coalescing ascending motion are executed without restriction, there is a possibility that the motion abnormality will be resolved in the coalescing motion of the final effect. In addition, even if the second movable body 501 does not return to the second origin position in the combination motion of the final effect this time, the collision will be repeated many times in the development effect of Super Reach and the coalescence motion of the final effect from the next time onward. It is possible that the abnormal operation will be resolved in time.

(Effect)
As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic portion 187SG, the first movable body 401 movable between the first origin position and the first effect position, the second origin position and the second intermediate position A second movable body 501 that can move between positions, and the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are used to perform a development sign effect, a final sign effect, a development effect, a final effect, etc. At least a part of the first movable range E1 of the first movable body 401 and the second movable range E2 of the second movable body 501 overlap, and the second intermediate position is the first is within the movable range, the second origin position is outside the first movable range E1, and the effect control CPU 120 controls the first movable body 501 when the second movable body 501 is positioned at the second intermediate position. 401 is moved to the first effect position, and when the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501 along with the movement, the second movable body 501 is moved to the second origin position, thereby obtaining the second position. The first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 at the second origin position make it possible to execute a specific movable body rendering that can be recognized as one rendering structure.
According to this feature, when the first movable body 401 approaches the second movable body 501, the second movable body 501 is retracted to the second origin position to avoid contact, and is recognized as one production structure. Since it becomes possible, interest can be enhanced suitably. Specifically, the first movable body 401 starts moving first, and the second movable body 501 starts moving at the timing when the first movable body 401 is about to collide. Since it is possible to make it look as if the first movable body 401 contacts the second movable body 501 and the second movable body 501 starts to move, it is possible to suppress damage to the movable body and make the coalescing operation look more suitable. be able to.

In addition, by moving the first movable body 401 to the first rendering position, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 that are close to each other can be recognized as one rendering structure. After the execution, it is possible to execute the united ascending motion control for moving the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 in a recognizable state as one production structure.
According to this feature, when the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 become recognizable as one production structure, they are further moved (raised) to form one production structure. Since the degree of attention is increased, it is possible to suitably increase interest. In addition, since the ascending motion is performed while maintaining a recognizable state as one effect structure, it is possible to provide the player with surprise. In addition, after the second movable body 501 approaches the first movable body 401 and becomes a united state below the image display device 5 , the first movable body 401 is pushed back, and the image display device 5 is displayed. Since it rises to the vicinity of the center of the area, that is, to the second performance position above the second intermediate position which rises by the rising motion, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise.

In addition, since the effect control CPU 120 can execute rising motion control of the second movable body 501 in the development effect and final effect, the player's expectation for the execution of the uniting motion control is heightened by the rising motion. can be suitably increased.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines the development effect in the effect type determination processing of step 187SGS278, and determines whether or not the development precursor effect is to be executed regardless of whether or not the development effect is to be executed. In other words, a common rising motion can be executed regardless of whether or not the development effect is executed. According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the uniting motion is performed after the rising motion is performed. In addition, even when execution of the developmental effect is not determined (for example, when pattern RP-1 is determined), the development precursor effect may be executed, so it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the execution of the developmental effect. can.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 moves the second movable body 501 to the second origin position when the second movable body 501 is not positioned at the second origin position before execution of the development effect or final effect. Origin return processing can be executed. According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute the development effect and the final effect from the state where the second movable body 501 is in an appropriate position.

In addition, a push sensor 35B capable of detecting the action (operation) of the player is provided, and the effect control CPU 120 starts coalescing operation control when a predetermined timing has passed from the start of the development effect in the development effect ( (See FIG. 10-39(B)), in the final effect, when the operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected during the effective operation period, the uniting operation control is started. According to this feature, the opportunities for execution of the movable body presentation are increased, so the interest is improved.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-39 (B), in the development effect, the uniting motion control is started at timing ta5 after a predetermined first period has passed from timing ta3 at which rising motion control is started. As shown in FIG. 10-40(B), in the final effect, uniting motion control is started at timing tb5 when a second period different from the first period has elapsed from timing tb3 when ascending motion control is started. In other words, the start timing of the coalescing motion control changes depending on whether the player operates at any timing within the valid operation period (tb4 to tb6), which enhances interest.

In addition, a first movable body LED 402 capable of emitting light from the first movable body 401 and a second movable body LED 502 capable of emitting light from the second movable body 501 are provided. At timing ta4, the first movable body LED 402 and the second movable body LED 502 are turned off all at once. According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the combination operation control is executed by the light-off effect.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the first movable body LED 402 at the timing ta5 for starting the descent of the first movable body 401 to start the descent of the first movable body 401, and the first movable body 401 moves to the second movable body. At timing ta6 when it approaches the body 501, the second movable body LED 502 is turned on and the second movable body 501 starts to descend. According to this feature, the presentation effect of the uniting motion control can be favorably enhanced by the light emission presentation.

The first effect position is below the first origin position, the second intermediate position is above the second origin position, and the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 After the second movable body 501 starts moving toward the second origin position after approaching the , the second movable body 501 moves to the second origin position at the timing when the first movable body 401 reaches the first effect position. By reaching, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 come closest to each other or come into contact with each other.
According to this feature, after the first movable body 401 descended from the first origin position approaches and the second movable body 501 starts descending, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 descend. Since the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 come closest to each other or contact each other at the timing of stopping all at once, it is possible to prevent the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 from coming into contact with each other and being damaged during the descent. can. In addition, since the period until the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 become recognizable as one production structure can be extended as much as possible, the unexpectedness can be enhanced.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 can move between the first origin position and the first performance position, and has a first movable body 401 recognizable as a predetermined symbol, and a plurality of movable bodies 401 for moving the first movable body 401 . (For example, a predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433, a predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416, a predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441, etc.) and a movable body that moves the first movable body 401 to the first effect position As a production, it is possible to execute coalescence operation control in a development production, a final production, etc., and the plurality of mechanical units are moved to the first state ( 10-32 (A)) to a second state (see, for example, FIG. 10-34 (A)). becomes visible to the player, and changes to the second state as the movable body effect is executed, so that it is formed to be recognizable as a specific symbol different from the first movable body 401 (predetermined symbol).
According to this feature, the first movable body 401 (predetermined symbol) so that it can be recognized as a specific symbol different from the symbol). Further, by forming a separate specific symbol different from the first movable body 401 (predetermined symbol), a plurality of symbols for moving the first movable body 401 are suppressed while suppressing deterioration in appearance due to the mechanical section. Mechanisms can be used to form separate specific symbols.

In addition, decorations D1 to D4 are provided on the surfaces of the plurality of mechanism parts, and are provided on each of the plurality of mechanism parts that have changed to the second state as the first movable body 401 moves to the first rendering position. By the decorations D1 to D4, one performance display body is recognizably formed as a specific symbol. According to this feature, the plurality of decorations D1 to D4 makes it possible to easily recognize one performance display body without complicating the forms of the plurality of mechanical parts.

In addition, since the effect control CPU 120 can display the effect image Z1 in the notification effect for notifying that the effect has progressed to the super ready-to-win effect, the specific symbol may be displayed in the notification effect. The degree of recognition of the specific symbol in can be preferably increased.

In addition, the plurality of mechanism units include a drive arm 416 for transmitting power to the first movable body 401, a second rail member 432 and a first rail member 441 for guiding movement of the first movable body 401, and the like. , the specific symbol can be formed using the power transmission member and the guide member.

In addition, by changing the degree of recognition of the specific symbol according to the movement mode of the first movable body 401 or the position of the first movable body 401, the appearance of the specific symbol changes according to the movement of the first movable body 401. Interest increases because of the changes that occur.

(Characteristic part 187SG modified examples 1 and 2)
Next, modified examples 1 and 2 of the characteristic portion 187SG will be described with reference to FIG. 10-46. 10-46, (A) and (B) are diagrams showing the combination operation mode as characteristic portion 197SG modification 1, and (C), (D) and (E) are diagrams after the combination operation as characteristic portion 197SG modification 2. It is a figure which shows the example of an operation.

In the above embodiment, the merging motion in the development effect or final effect is, for example, as shown in FIG. In the state positioned at the second intermediate position, the second movable body 501 starts to descend after the first movable body 401 starts to descend, and the second movable body 501 returns to the second origin position. 10-46(B), the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are combined. 401 descends from the first origin position to the first intermediate position, and the second movable body 501 ascends from the second origin position to the second effect position, so that the image display device 5 unites at the approximate center of the display area. You may do so. That is, the combined position of the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 is arbitrary and can be changed in various ways.

Also, in this case, the first movable body 401, the second movable body 501, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R, and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R move all at once to the production position. When the movable bodies 701L and 701R, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R, the first movable body 401, and the second movable body 501 start moving in this order (for example, see FIGS. 10-44 (D) to (G)) Since the united state can be set in a short time, it is possible to suitably set the united state in a state in which a variation pattern with a short variable display time is likely to be determined, such as a time saving state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable range E1 of the first movable body 401 and the second movable range E2 of the second movable body 501 partially overlap each other in the overlapping region E3. In the configuration in which the body 401 and the second movable body 501 can contact each other, after performing the combined operation, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 rise while maintaining the combined state. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. In the case where E2 does not overlap, as shown in FIG. 10-46(D), after the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are combined, as shown in FIG. 10-46(E) , the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 may reciprocate in the left-right direction while maintaining the combined state. In other words, the mode of operation after being united is arbitrary, and as long as the united state is maintained, it may be possible to move up, down, left, right, or forward and backward.

Furthermore, in the combined state, if the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 can be recognized as one effect structure, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 move while maintaining the combined state. The two movable bodies 501 may move together while moving relatively. Specifically, for example, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 move together while moving apart or approaching each other within a range of about 100 mm, or move laterally with each other within a range of about 100 mm. You can move together.

(Characteristic part 187SG modified example 3)
Next, modification 3 of characteristic portion 187SG will be described with reference to FIG. 10-47. 10-47, (A) to (C) are diagrams showing a merging operation mode as characteristic portion 197SG modified example 3. FIG.

In the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are arranged so as to vertically face each other across the image display device 5 at the origin position, and are movable in the same direction (vertical direction). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Positions that do not face each other at the origin position, such as the first movable body and the second movable body as Modified Example 3 shown in FIG. 10-47 may be placed in In addition, the first movable body and the second movable body are not limited to structures capable of emitting light, but may be display means capable of displaying an image or the like, or a light guide plate device capable of performing effects using a light guide plate. good.

In this case, the first display device 1401 as the first movable body can move in the horizontal direction between the first origin position on the right side of the image display device 5 and the first rendering position substantially in the center of the image display device 5. A second display device 1501 as a second movable body is vertically movable between a second origin position on the lower side of the image display device 5 and a second rendering position substantially in the center of the image display device 5. A portion of the first movable range E1 and the second movable range E2 overlap as an overlap region E3.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10-47(B), after the second display device 1501 is raised from the second origin position to the second effect position, the first display device 1401 is rotated leftward and By moving to the first effect position and lowering the second display device 1501 to the second origin position, the first display device 1401 and the second display device 1501 are united so that they can be recognized as one display device. can be

Although the characteristic portion 187SG in the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and modifications and additions may be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. is also included in the present invention.

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Further, in the characterizing portion 187SG, the first movable body 401 has been exemplified as being vertically movable between the first origin position and the first rendering position, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, it may be movable between the first position and the second position in the left-right direction or the front-rear direction, or it may be rotatable between the first position and the second position. good.

In addition, although the second movable body 501 is exemplified as being vertically movable between the second origin position and the second rendering position, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be movable in the left-right direction or in the front-rear direction between the first predetermined position and the second predetermined position, or it may be rotatable between the first predetermined position and the second predetermined position. .

In addition, in the characterizing part 187SG, as the movable body effects using the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501, development precursor effects, fixed precursor effects, development effects, and final effects executed in super reach are applied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these movable body productions are productions other than the above development sign production, fixed sign production, development production, and decision production in super reach (for example, before normal reach It may be possible to execute it as a notice effect executed at the beginning of the game), a effect executed in a variation pattern other than super reach, a big hit game state, a time saving state, a probability variable state, etc. In addition, the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 may be made individually executable except for the above-mentioned development precursor effect, final precursor effect, development effect, and final effect.

Further, in the characteristic portion 187SG, the first movable range E1 of the first movable body 401 and the second movable range E2 of the second movable body 501 correspond to the first effect position of the first movable body 401 and the second movable range E2. Although a form in which the area corresponding to the second rendering position of the body 501 is the overlapping area E3 is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the overlapping area E3 may be an area other than the above. For example, when the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 are movable such that the first movable range E1 and the second movable range E2 intersect with each other, the first movable body 401 and the second intermediate position of the second movable body 501 may form an overlapping region. Also, the first movable range E1 and the second movable range E2 may all overlap.

In addition, in the characterizing part 187SG, when the upward motion of the second movable body 501 is executed in the development effect or final effect, the second movable body 501 is moved from the second origin position to the second intermediate position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any position other than the second intermediate position (for example, (second production position, etc.).

In addition, in the characterizing part 187SG, the two movable bodies (e.g., the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501) perform the combined motion and then the combined upward motion is exemplified, but the present invention is this. , three or more movable bodies may perform a uniting motion and become recognizable as one production structure. Further, after three or more movable bodies perform a uniting operation and become recognizable as one production structure, they may be movable while remaining recognizable as one production structure.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in the development portent effect and the determined portent effect, it is exemplified that whether or not to perform the portent motion of the second movable body 501 is determined according to the variable display result, but the present invention is applied to this. A plurality of patterns with different motion modes are set as precursor motions, one of the plurality of patterns is determined according to the variable display result, the type of super reach, etc., and the determined pattern is determined. You can also run In addition, even if there is only one operation pattern or a plurality of operation patterns, the second movable body LED 502 emits light in different colors according to the variable display result, the type of super reach, etc., so that the degree of expectation for development effects and final effects may be suggested.

Further, in the characterizing portion 187SG, an example is shown in which the origin return processing is executed when the super reach variable display is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display is started after the variable display is started. It can be executed at any timing as long as it is before the development effect or final effect is executed. Also, it may be possible to execute in a variation pattern other than super reach.

In addition, in the characterizing part 187SG, a mode is illustrated in which origin return processing is executed not only for the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501, but also for the third movable bodies 601L and 601R and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least the first movable body 401 and the second movable body 501 involved in the merging operation may be subjected to origin return processing.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 187SG, a plurality of mechanism portions for operating the first movable body 401 (for example, the predetermined portion 433F of the cover member 433, the predetermined portion 416F of the drive arm 416, the predetermined portion 441F of the first rail member 441). etc.) is changed to the second state so that it can be recognized as a specific symbol different from the first movable body 401 (predetermined symbol), but the present invention is not limited to this. , the second movable body 501, the third movable bodies 601L and 601R, and the fourth movable bodies 701L and 701R can also be recognized as specific symbols different from the movable bodies (predetermined symbols) in the second state. may be formed. Further, when the first mechanism section of the first movable body and the second mechanism section of the second movable body change to the second state according to the movement of each movable body, the first mechanism section and the second mechanism It may be formed so as to be recognizable as a specific symbol different from the first movable body and the second movable body which can be recognized as the predetermined symbol by the part.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 187SG, as an example of a plurality of mechanical portions, a drive arm 416 as a member for transmitting power to the first movable body 401, and a moving body such as a second rail member 432 and a first rail member 441 However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a gear member, a link member, or the like may be applied as the power transmission member. A groove and a guided shaft or guide roller that can slide in the guide groove can also be applied.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 187SG, when the plurality of mechanical portions are changed to the second state, each of the decorations D1 to D4 is arranged in the proper position, thereby making the effect image Z1 recognizable. The invention is not limited to this, and may be recognizable as a specific symbol by forming a plurality of mechanical parts into a predetermined shape, such as a triangular shape or a star shape, without decoration or the like.

Further, in the characterizing portion 187SG, a vibration presentation may be executed according to the movement of the first movable body 401, the second movable body 501, or the like. For example, in the development effect, the push button 31B may be continuously vibrated over the period from (F) to (H) of FIG. 10-42 to enhance the effect of the coalescing motion. In addition, in the final effect, after continuously vibrating the push button 31B over the period of FIGS. The push button 31B may be vibrated with a different vibration mode (for example, a sound effect at the time of the final performance or a vibration mode in line with a melody such as BGM) to emphasize the switching of the uniting motion and enhance the performance effect.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 187SG, as a pachinko game machine, a form in which a so-called pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game is applied is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a so-called 1 type 2 type game machine that can be controlled to a big win game state by generating a V prize triggered by a small win in a time saving state after the end of the big win game, and the game performance can be changed in various ways. be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 or the like is exemplified as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. While the number of balls enclosed in a circulative manner inside the machine and lent out in response to a player's request for lending and the number of prize balls given according to winning are added, the number of game balls used in the game is increased. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which the amount is subtracted and stored. Since scores and points are given to the player instead of game balls in these enclosed type game machines, the given scores and points correspond to the game value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is used as an example of the game medium, but the game medium is not limited to a spherical game medium. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is used as an example of a gaming machine. In addition, one game is completed by deriving a variable display result to a variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of types of individually identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines in which prizes can be generated.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to enclosed gaming machines, slot machines, etc., in which game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winnings. Also, the gaming machine capable of playing a game is at least one that performs a game, and is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and may be a general gaming machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Effect control CPU
401 First movable body 501 Second movable body 601 Third movable body 701 Fourth movable body

Claims (1)

A game machine capable of playing,
a first movable body having a first light emitting means and movable between a first position and a second position;
a second movable body having a second light emitting means and movable between a first predetermined position and a second predetermined position;
an effect executing means capable of executing a movable body effect using the first movable body and the second movable body;
with
The production executing means is
a specific movable body rendering that can be recognized as one rendering structure by the first movable body and the second movable body that are close to each other by moving the first movable body to the second position;
a special movable body effect of moving the first movable body and the second movable body in a state recognizable as the one effect structure after execution of the specific movable body effect;
is executable and
Before executing the specific movable body effect, the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means that are emitting light are extinguished, and in the specific movable body effect, the first movable body approaches the second movable body. When not, the first light emitting means is made to emit light while the second light emitting means is kept turned off, and when the first movable body approaches the second movable body, the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are turned on. 2 causing the light emitting means to emit light;
In the special movable body effect, the first movable body and the second movable body are moved from the first position side of the first movable body to the second position side and from the second position side to the first position side. A game machine characterized by moving in a direction different from the direction of movement to.

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