JP7370773B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is fired into a game area by a firing device, and when the game medium enters a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is satisfied, A pachinko machine that increases gaming interest through a so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the display result. There are gaming machines. In such a pachinko game machine, when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game completely stops and the stopped symbol mode becomes a specific display mode, an advantageous state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player occurs. In the jackpot game state, a round game in which the jackpot is opened can be repeatedly executed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times.

Some of these gaming machines operate multiple movable bodies, and if one movable body is in operation and the other movable body is not at its initial position, a gaming machine has been proposed that forcibly retreats to its initial position. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2018-117733 Publication

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, sufficient consideration is not given to preferentially operating movable bodies with a high priority, and there is room for improvement in terms of appropriately controlling the motion of movable bodies. Ta.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a gaming machine that can suitably control the operation of a movable body.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine capable of playing games and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player ,
a first movable body capable of moving to a first position and a second position different from the first position;
a second movable body capable of moving to a third position and a fourth position different from the third position;
movable body control means for controlling operations of the first movable body and the second movable body;
performance control means capable of transmitting information for operating the first movable body or the second movable body to the movable body control means according to the performance result,
The movable body control means controls the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body based on the information transmitted from the production control means,
When the second movable body is not in the third position when the first movable body moves to the second position, and when the second movable body moves to the fourth position, the first movable body is not in the first position, the first movable body and the second movable body may interfere,
When the second movable body operates, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first movable body operates,
The performance control means is
first information for moving the first movable body from the first position to the second position;
second information for moving the second movable body from the third position to the fourth position;
third information that causes the first movable body to move from a position different from the first position to the first position;
and fourth information for moving the second movable body from a position different from the third position to the third position, to the movable body control means,
If the first movable body is not at the first position when moving the second movable body from the third position to the fourth position, transmitting the second information after transmitting the third information;
If the second movable body is not in the third position when the first movable body is moved from the first position to the second position, the first information and the fourth information are not transmitted;
It is characterized by
In order to achieve the above purpose, other gaming machines
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) capable of playing games,
a first movable body (for example, a first movable body 054AK001, etc.) capable of moving to a first position and a second position different from the first position;
a second movable body (for example, a second movable body 054AK003, etc.) capable of moving to a third position and a fourth position different from the third position;
A movable body control means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that executes motion processing) that controls the operations of the first movable body and the second movable body;
Performance control means capable of transmitting information for operating the first movable body or the second movable body to the movable body control means according to the performance result (for example, the first movable body operation control process in step 054AKS032 or the first movable body operation control process in step 054AKS034). (2) a performance control CPU 120 that executes a movable body movement control process,
The movable body control means controls the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body based on the information transmitted from the production control means (for example, in response to a command in the motion processing in FIGS. 11-13). (e.g. perform an action),
When the first movable body moves to the second position, the second movable body is not in the third position, and when the second movable body moves to the fourth position, the first movable body In the case where the first movable body and the second movable body are not in the first position, there is a possibility that the first movable body and the second movable body may interfere with each other (for example, the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 interfere with each other),
The performance control means is
first information (for example, a first normal operation command, etc.) for moving the first movable body from the first position to the second position;
second information (for example, a second normal operation command, etc.) for moving the second movable body from the third position to the fourth position;
third information for moving the first movable body from a position different from the first position to the first position (for example, a first evacuation operation command, etc.);
fourth information (for example, a second evacuation operation command, etc.) that causes the second movable body to move from a position different from the third position to the third position;
can be transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, executing a first movable body motion control process or a second movable body motion control process),
If the first movable body is not at the first position when the second movable body is moved from the third position to the fourth position, transmit the second information after transmitting the third information ( In the process of step 054AKS067, the operation process is executed together with the first evacuation operation command, the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position, and then the process of step 054AKS065 is executed, etc.),
If the second movable body is not in the third position when the first movable body is moved from the first position to the second position, the first information is not transmitted (for example, in step 054AKS041, the first movable body When operating the body 054AK001, if it is determined that the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position, the first movable body operation control process is terminated, etc.)
It is characterized by

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

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 etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of stop symbol determination processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting regarding a setting suggestion production execution determination table. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example and a setting example regarding a setting suggestion pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the example of operation of a 1st movable body. It is a figure which shows the example of operation of a 2nd movable body. It is a conceptual diagram of the program which CPU120 for production control executes. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of specific effect setting processing. It is a diagram showing an example of determining whether or not to execute a specific effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a determination of a performance pattern. It is a diagram showing an example of the operation contents of various performance patterns and the operation position of the first movable body 054AK001. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st movable body operation control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd movable body operation control process. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of operation processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart when a specific effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of an operation of the 1st movable body when the specific performance of the performance pattern of pattern 1 is performed. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the number of motion detections, the number of steps of the drive motor, and the position of the first movable body in a single motion. It is a figure which shows the example of operation of the 1st movable body when a single unit operation|movement is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of operation of a 1st movable body when a differential operation|movement is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of an operation|movement of a 1st movable body in the case of performing a rattling motion after performing a single motion. It is a figure which shows the example of operation of a 2nd movable body. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operating speed of the first movable body during normal operation and when operating alone. It is an explanatory view of a 1st movable body provided with a plurality of movable parts. It is a front view of a pachinko game machine. It is a schematic diagram of a movable body unit. It is an explanatory diagram showing a variable display result, a fluctuation pattern, and a relationship. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a timing chart in variable display of super reach α1 jackpot and super reach α2 jackpot. It is a timing chart in variable display of super reach α1 being off and super reach α2 being off. It is a timing chart in variable display of super reach β1 jackpot and super reach β2 jackpot. It is a timing chart in variable display of super reach β1 being off and super reach β2 being off. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the reach production in an image display device.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

Note that "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updated display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols described below, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns described below, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, or 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 the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or fluctuation.

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

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), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. The sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the left and right lower sides of the game area), general winning holes 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 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 big winning hole is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is equipped with a big winning hole door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and has a big winning hole as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the big winning hole door. Form.

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

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

Entering the game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning in the 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 on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED, etc., and performs variable display of normal symbols as multiple types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. This variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a ordinary symbol game.

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

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects, etc. are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), which operates according to the performance.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) that is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed 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 gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed down 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 gaming area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the button or the like. An operation on push button 31B is detected by push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

In the pachinko game machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting a player's movement (operation, etc.), but detection means other than these may be provided.

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

A display monitor 29 is arranged at the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged at 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 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is viewed with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the first prize winning hole and the second prize winning hole (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The winning ratio is determined by the number of prize balls that land in the second starting prize opening (electronic chew) and the number of prize balls that land in the first and second prize openings (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. It is a percentage. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. When in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 29 only needs to be capable of displaying setting values to be changed or checked when the settings are changed or checked.

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

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

(Summary of game progress)
When a player rotates a ball-hitting operation handle provided in the pachinko game machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passage gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (a pattern per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol losing". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

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

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting prize opening (wins) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when it is controlled in the jackpot game state or small winning game state (described later) (the starting prize has occurred) If the special pattern game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special pattern game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a 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 determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and maximum opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc.), and set the jackpot type accordingly. has been done. As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in 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 manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming 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, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", is set to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after the power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

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

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the special figure game continues to be controlled to the previous game state when it became a "small win" (However, if a "small win" occurs) If the special figure game of the hour is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game does not need to be a "small win".

Note that the gaming state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are performed. It may be performed as an effect using lighting or extinguishing of the lights, movement of the movable body 32, or any effect device including some or all of these.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

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

If the display result of the special pattern game is a "lose", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, if the display result is a "lose", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The fixed decorative pattern (also referred to as "decorative pattern") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "reach loss").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small winning game state, a small winning performance for notifying the small winning gaming state is executed. In addition, the jackpot game during the small win game state and some jackpot types (jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. You can.

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

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The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 3, for example. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, etc. are arranged on the back of the pachinko game 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 with conductor patterns on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit boards that are configured to have electrical components mounted on them to achieve specific electrical functions. This concept includes electronic circuit mounting boards.

In the pachinko game machine 1, power from an AC power source such as AC 100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 through the power board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage into a specific direct current voltage (for example, 12 V direct current, 5 V direct current, etc.), etc. We are prepared.

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

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, 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 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production 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 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in 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.

A reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of a control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either a power supply monitoring circuit, an IC with a built-in watchdog timer, or a system reset IC. Good to have. The power-off signal becomes an OFF state when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and becomes an ON state when a period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is below a predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, 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 performance control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process together with the display control unit 123 to perform a performance (a process for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the performance control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The performance control CPU 120 displays execution of the performance based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by a player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 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), and the like, and executes a performance based on a performance execution instruction from the performance 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 a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal that designates the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. or 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 drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (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 can do it like this.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 is an input port for receiving production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). It consists of an output port and an output port.

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

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Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the recovery conditions are satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. If, for example, a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed when power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, an on-state clear signal 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 recovery condition is not satisfied. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102, which serves 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 the recovery conditions can be met.

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

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), initialization processing (step S6) is performed, and then setting change processing (step S7) is performed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process 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 process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether predetermined setting confirmation conditions are satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including that the clear signal is in the OFF state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

If the setting confirmation conditions are satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state is reached in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming 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 production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in a game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. When the game is in the stopped state, firing of game balls by operating the batting operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, and normal symbols are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled to stop displaying losing symbols or the like, or to display a display corresponding to a game stop state different from losing symbols. When the setting confirmation state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether predetermined setting change conditions are satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the on state.

If the setting change conditions are satisfied in the setting change process in step S7, the setting change state is entered in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A start change command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed every time an operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected. Thereafter, based on the setting key 51 being turned off by an operation by an attendant at the game parlor, etc., the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage). Turn off the light. When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be placed in the game stop state, similar to when it is in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

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

The clear signal is turned on, for example, by pressing down a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, then if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and step The setting change process in S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 and the setting confirmation process in step S5 are executed to enable control to the setting confirmation state. When power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. However, if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 is executed, but the setting confirmation state is not controlled.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10). ). After that, loop processing begins. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined 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 process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process is executed to update at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of gaming state, etc.

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

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing for when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set the production control command to be transmitted in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed in which the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. After executing the command control process, interrupts are permitted, and the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

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

In the starting winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a starting winning, storing pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, processing for pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to the production control board 12 to send a production control command for specifying the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and judgment results such as pre-reading judgment. be exposed. The effect control command at the time of start winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is transferred from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 5 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the 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 includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "lost", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the variable probability state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start the round execution in the jackpot gaming state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the type of jackpot, the opening upper limit period for keeping the big winning hole open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time from when the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the jackpot opening in the open state has reached the set upper limit number of executions, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of executions has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot ending process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is performed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process that changes the probability in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

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

The small winning opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes a process that measures the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and a timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. This includes processing to determine whether or not the When the big prize 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 opening process ends.

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

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate change depending on the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate are changed. For example, the set value has six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 has the highest probability of winning the jackpot, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the probability of winning the jackpot decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, it is the highest advantage for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. . If the probability of winning the jackpot changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the probability of winning a jackpot is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may vary depending on the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are notified by transmitting a setting value designation command from the main board 11 side to the performance control board 12 side.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the display result determination table. FIG. 7(A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, and FIG. 7(B) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the second A configuration example of a second special figure display result determination table used in the case of a figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 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 judgment table, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed as special symbols for "jackpot" than when the gaming state is in the normal state or time saving state (low probability state). assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state such as a variable probability state in which probability variable control is performed, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be determined is higher than when it is in a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. It gets expensive.

In the first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small hit" and controlled to a small win gaming state is determined to be the same value, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. A value has been assigned. In the second special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result is the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small hit" and will be controlled in a small win game state, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. Judgment values are assigned so that they are the same value but different from those in the judgment table. In addition, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "small win" and controlled to a small win gaming state may be varied depending on the set value. Regardless of the variable special figure, the probability of determining that the special figure display result will be a "small win" and control to a small win game state may be set to 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 gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is determined regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining jackpots. When the setting value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set, while setting value 2 to setting value 6 is assigned to "jackpot". In this case, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

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

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

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is set to It is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the number of small hits. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

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

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is the set value, just as when the gaming state is in the normal state or time saving state. It is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the number of small hits. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

The number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be five or less or seven or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it may be to the player. The gameplay may be changed depending on the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the gameplay is such that the probability of winning in the variable state is looped at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type), When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and during the jackpot game, the game ball is While the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to be a variable state based on passing through the switch, the gaming state (so-called V If the setting value set in pachinko machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320, the small win probability is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time saving control). The game may be controlled to a jackpot game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called 1 type, 2 type mixed type). If the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the gameplay is the same, but the jackpot probability and small hit are higher than when these setting values are 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a jackpot game is small (for example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is one of 4 to 6). When changing the gameplay depending on the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a production switch (to execute a predetermined production every time a game ball passes a predetermined area). switch), and when the setting value is 4 to 6, the specified switch is used as a gaming switch (for controlling the gaming state to a variable probability state or a jackpot gaming state based on the game ball passing through the specified switch). It may also be used as a switch.

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

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and checking a predetermined operation.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

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

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process processing, for example, the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the audio 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 is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the control contents of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 9, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. for executing the pre-read notice effect are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production 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 specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect processing in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative patterns has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative patterns should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., the determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of a jackpot game state or a small win game state, if the command specifies the start of a jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special drawing game is a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

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

The small hit end production process in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of the small win game state, and performs various performance controls at the end of the small win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end performance process is ended.

The jackpot performance process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending production process. ” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S177 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

(Variation example of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 using a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device, etc. The software may also be distributed by being installed on a storage device owned by the software. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly 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 other computer devices via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "high", "low", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios may be "0%" and the other ratio may be "100%" or a ratio less than "100%."

(Explanation of features related to setting suggestion effects)
Hereinafter, the characteristic parts regarding the setting suggestion performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained. In this feature part, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion performance that suggests setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 at a predetermined rate while the variable display is being executed.

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

After the preview performance determination process is executed, the performance control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S203). The performance control pattern may include a special symbol variation performance control pattern, a preview performance control pattern, and other control patterns for controlling various performance executions. For example, in response to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, one of a plurality of prepared special symbol variation performance control patterns is selected and set as the pattern to be used. Further, in accordance with the determination result of the preview performance determination process in step S202, one of the plurality of prepared preview performance control patterns may be selected and set as the usage pattern. In addition, the production control pattern at the time of special figure change and the advance notice production control pattern are not limited to those that set separate production control patterns, but one production control pattern that corresponds to the combination of execution settings of each production. There may be.

When the production control pattern is determined in step S203, for example, the initial stage of the production control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (production control timer setting section, etc.) corresponds to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. A value is set (step S204). Further, settings are made to start changing decorative patterns and the like on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S205). At this time, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the production control pattern (special figure variation production control pattern) determined in step S203 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, It is sufficient to start the variation of the decorative symbols in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

Subsequently, the pending display update setting at the time of starting the variable display is performed (step S206). For example, in the hold display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display area corresponding to the hold number "1" (leftmost display area) is erased (disappeared), and other hold numbers "2" to The pending display in the display area corresponding to "4" etc. is moved (shifted) to the left one by one. As a result, the pending display is shifted. The active display section provided on the screen of the image display device 5 may display an active display corresponding to the pending display that has been erased (expired) in the pending display area. In addition, if the number of pending memories is "0" and the variable display starts immediately based on the occurrence of the first starting prize or the second starting winning, the active display area will not be updated without updating the pending display. Settings may be made to update the active display in . Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the production process during variable display (step S207), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

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

If the super reach effect is not executed (step S221; No), the final stop symbol at the time of non-reach or normal reach is determined (step S222), and the stop symbol determination process is ended. When there is no reach, the variable display result will be "losing". At the time of normal reach, there are cases where the variable display result is a "jackpot" and cases where the variable display result is a "loss". When the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is not a ready-to-reach mode, a determined decorative symbol of a non-reachable combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol. The final stop symbol at the time of non-reach is determined so that the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R have different (inconsistent) decorative symbols. At the time of a normal reach where the variable display result is "lose", the determined decorative symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of reach loss. The final stop symbol at the time of reach loss is determined so that the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R have the same (matching) decorative symbol. At the time of normal reach when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the determined decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of the jackpot. The final stopped symbol at the time of a jackpot is determined so that the same (matching) decorative symbol is displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

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

At the time of super reach, regardless of whether the variable display result is a "jackpot" or a "loss", the same (matching) decorative pattern will be displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R. It will be stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative pattern. The left and right decorative symbols that constitute such reach-loss combinations and jackpot combinations are also referred to as reach-to-reach symbols. Decorative patterns that can be determined as ready-to-reach symbols may include a plurality of types of decorative patterns, such as seven types of decorative patterns corresponding to numbers 1 to 7, for example. The decorative pattern corresponding to the number may be only a presentation image showing the number, or may be a presentation image showing various characters in addition to the number. The ready-to-win symbol is determined to be one of a plurality of decorative symbols by referring to the ready-to-reach symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared based on numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the ready-to-win symbol. Just do it like this. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the ready-to-win symbol may be updated as long as it can be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

In the ready-to-win symbol determination table, the number of determination values assigned to decorative symbols that are ready-to-win symbols may vary depending on whether the variable display result is a "loss" or a "jackpot." For example, when the variable display result is a "lose", the determination rate of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 1 is highest, the number 2, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, and the number 6. As it becomes, the determination rate of the decorative pattern becomes lower, and the determination rate of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 becomes the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the determination ratio of the decorative patterns corresponding to the number 1 is the lowest, the number 2, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, and the number 6. As the number increases, the determination rate of the decorative pattern increases, and the determination rate of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 becomes the highest. With such a determination ratio setting, when the decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol, the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" and the percentage of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state becomes the highest, and 6 , 5, 4, 3, and 2, the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" when it is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol, and the percentage of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state is low. Therefore, the variable display result when the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 1 is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern becomes a "jackpot", and the ratio of being controlled to a jackpot game state becomes the lowest. In addition, in the ready-to-win symbol determination table, the number of determination values assigned to the decorative symbols that are ready-to-win symbols may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is a "lose" or "jackpot". The number of judgment values assigned may be different for each decorative pattern that becomes a ready-to-win pattern, or the number of judgment values allocated may be the same regardless of the decorative pattern that becomes a ready-to-win pattern. Depending on the jackpot type, the determination ratio of decorative symbols that become reach symbols may be different.

Following step S223, it is determined whether the determined ready-to-reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 (step S224). At this time, if the ready-to-reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7 (step S224; No), the stop symbol determination process is ended. If the ready-to-reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 (step S224; Yes), the presence or absence of a setting suggestion performance is determined depending on whether or not the setting suggestion performance is to be executed (step S225). Whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is determined by referring to a setting suggestion effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared, based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect. All you have to do is make it so. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect may be updated as long as it can be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. The presence or absence of the setting suggestion performance is determined to be either "no performance", which does not execute the setting suggestion performance, or "with performance", which executes the setting suggestion performance.

Based on the determination result in step S225, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that the setting suggestion effect is to be performed (with effect) (step S226). If it is determined that the setting suggestion performance is not executed (step S226; No), the stop symbol determination process is ended. If it is determined that there is an effect (step S226; Yes), the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S227). The performance control CPU 120 receives the setting value notification command sent from the main board 11 when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, and stores the notified setting value in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Thereby, in step S227, the setting value stored in the RAM 122 may be specified.

Following step S227, a setting suggestion pattern is determined (step S228), and then the stop symbol determination process is ended. The setting suggestion pattern is selected from among a plurality of setting suggestion patterns by referring to a setting suggestion pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared based on numerical data indicating random values for setting suggestion pattern determination. It would be better if it were decided accordingly. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion pattern may be updated as long as it can be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

FIG. 10-3 shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion effect execution determination table. For example, the ROM 121 stores in advance table data constituting the determination table TA01 shown in FIG. 10-3 as a setting suggestion effect execution determination table. In step S225 of the stop symbol determination process, the presence or absence of setting suggestion performance is determined by referring to the determination table TA01. In the decision table TA01, the number of determination values assigned to the presence or absence of the setting suggestion performance differs depending on whether the variable display result is a "loss" or a "jackpot". For example, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the determination ratio of "with effect" for performing the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the variable display result is a "loss". With such setting of the determination ratio, when the setting suggestion performance is executed, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled becomes higher than when the setting suggestion performance is not executed. In addition, in the setting suggestion performance execution determination table, the number of judgment values assigned to the presence or absence of the setting suggestion performance may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is a "loss" or a "jackpot". .

FIG. 10-4(A) shows a configuration example of a setting suggestion pattern. In this embodiment, four patterns RE-0 to RE3 are provided as the plurality of setting suggestion patterns. These setting suggestion patterns have different suggestion contents depending on whether or not to change the symbol display color and the display color when changing. The symbol display color is the display color of a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-reach symbol, and can be changed to a suggested display color including copper, silver, and gold in addition to red, which is the normal display color. Pattern RE-0 does not change the symbol display color and suggests that the level of expectation, which is a set value advantageous to the player, is low. Pattern RE-1 changes the symbol display color to copper, indicating that the set value is 2 or more. Pattern RE-2 changes the symbol display color to silver, suggesting that the level of expectation is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player. Pattern RE-3 changes the symbol display color to gold, indicating that 6 is the highest set value. In this way, in the setting suggestion performance using the ready-to-reach symbols, it is possible to make suggestions regarding the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1, depending on whether the symbol display color has changed or not, and the symbol display color after the change.

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

When a setting suggestion performance using a ready-to-win symbol is executed, since the ready-to-win symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the probability of being controlled to a jackpot game state is high. When the setting suggestion performance is executed in pattern RE-0, the expectation level, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low, and when the setting suggestion performance is executed in pattern RE-1, the setting value is 2 or more. One thing is certain. Furthermore, when the setting suggestion performance is executed in pattern RE-2, the expectation level is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, and when the setting suggestion performance is executed in pattern RE-3, the setting value is the highest. It is confirmed that it is 6. In this way, when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the reach mode, the reach mode includes a symbol display mode that gives a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state, such as a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7, and a 7. It includes a pattern display mode that provides suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state, such as decorative patterns corresponding to numbers, and also provides suggestions regarding the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1. If the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the symbol display color is changed after the reach symbol is displayed in the normal display color to give a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state. Suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state will be continuously made, and suggestions regarding the setting values will be made.

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

The setting suggestion effect is instead of changing the display color of a decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-reach symbol, or in addition to changing the display color of a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-reach symbol. Any aspect of the reach aspect, such as the shape or pattern of the decorative pattern, may be changed. Alternatively, the display of background images, outer frame images, and other arbitrary performance images, the output of sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting of decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs, the operation of movable performance members, etc. It may be possible to change the presentation mode by any presentation device, such as a combination of some or all of them. Setting suggestion effects and other arbitrary performances in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be performed using arbitrary data related to performance control, arbitrary data not related to performance control, or data that is a combination of these, predetermined for execution of the performance. It only needs to be executable when one or more conditional expressions are satisfied. The effect of changing the symbol display color is also referred to as a change effect.

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

FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the performance control process process as the variable display performance process. In the variable display production process, it is determined whether the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed, based on the timer value of the production control process timer, for example (step S241). If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S241; No), control is performed to execute various effects as the variable display progresses. The performance control CPU 120 creates various commands based on the control data read from the performance control pattern determined in step S203 of the variable display start setting process. This command is transmitted to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, turned off, or blinked. It is only necessary that a predetermined performance device can perform various performances by operating a movable member for performance such as the movable body 32, or by combining some or all of these.

In the variable display performance process, it is determined whether or not it is a preview performance period (step S242). If it is the preview performance period (step S242; Yes), control is performed to execute the preview performance (step S243). If it is not the preview performance period (step S242; No), or after performing the control in step S243, it is determined whether it is the ready-to-reach performance period (step S244). If it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S244; Yes), control is performed to execute the ready-to-reach effect (step S245). By the control in step S245, when executing the ready-to-win effect after changing the symbol display color after the decorative symbols that become ready-to-win symbols are stopped and displayed, suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state are made, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 Suggestions regarding setting values can be made.

If it is not the ready-to-win performance period (step S244; No), or after performing the control in step S245, it is determined whether or not it is the change performance period (step S246). The change performance period may be predetermined as an execution period of a performance that changes the symbol display color when a setting suggestion performance using a ready-to-win symbol is executed. If it is the change effect period (step S246; Yes), control is performed to execute the change effect (step S247). If it is not the change performance period (step S246; No), or after the control in step S247 is performed, the decorative pattern may be changed in other ways based on the settings in the performance control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, for example. After performing control to execute the effect during the variable display including the display operation (step S248), the effect processing during the variable display is ended.

The change performance period may be set to different lengths of time depending on the performance mode of the change performance. For example, in the case of pattern RE-0, the change effect period is set to the shortest first period, and in the case of pattern RE-1, the change effect period is set to the second period, which is longer than the first period, and pattern RE- In the case of pattern 2, the change effect period may be set to a third period which is longer than the second period, and in the case of pattern RE-3, the change effect period may be set to the longest period, the fourth period. Generally, when a performance that informs an advantageous situation (advantageous performance) is executed, a player takes an image or video of that performance with a mobile terminal owned by the player, and posts it on SNS (Social Media). They tend to post on membership-based websites such as Networking Service) and Internet video supply sites. However, if the execution period of such an advantageous effect is short, a problem arises in that an appropriate photographing time cannot be secured. On the other hand, effects that are often performed even in unfavorable situations (unfavorable effects) do not stimulate the desire to take pictures, so if the unfavorable effects are carried out for a long time, they may end up making players feel uncomfortable. There is a problem. Therefore, the execution period of advantageous effects is lengthened to secure the shooting time, and the execution period of disadvantageous effects is made shorter than that of advantageous effects to reduce discomfort. Thereby, when a performance advantageous to the player is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from missing it, and it is also possible to secure time for taking pictures. Further, by securing the shooting time, the captured images and videos can be made public by the players on the Internet, and the public's interest in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be increased. In addition, in many cases, the photos taken at which pachinko machine 1 in which gaming parlor are made public, and from the perspective of the gaming parlor, the player is advertising the gaming parlor. become. In this way, by securing the photographing time when a suggestion regarding the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 is made, a synergistic effect is brought about not only to the players but also to the game parlor side.

If the variable display time has elapsed (step S241; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S249). If the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S249; No), the variable display performance process is ended and the process waits. Furthermore, after the variable display time has elapsed, if a predetermined period of time passes without receiving a symbol confirmation command, a predetermined error process will be executed in response to the fact that the symbol confirmation command could not be received normally. You may also do so. If the symbol confirmation command is received (step S249; Yes), control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (confirmed ornamental symbol) that will be the display result in the variable display of decorative symbols (step S250). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as a waiting time for receiving the jackpot start designation command (step S251). Furthermore, after updating the value of the production process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (step S252), the variable display production process is ended.

FIG. 10-6 shows an example of execution of setting suggestion effect. FIG. 10-6(A) shows an example of performance execution HD101 in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is in a ready-to-win mode and a ready-to-win is achieved. Decorative symbols corresponding to the number 7 are stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, whereby a reach is established and a reach effect of normal reach is executed. FIG. 10-6(B) shows a performance execution example HD102 in which the reach performance of normal reach becomes a reach development that transitions to the reach performance of super reach. On the display screen of the image display device 5, the decorative pattern is displayed in a reduced size, and the effect image in the reach effect of super reach is displayed. FIG. 10-6(C) shows a performance execution example HD 103 in which a change performance that is a setting suggestion performance is executed. A performance display corresponding to the change performance is displayed superimposed on the reach-to-reach symbol that is being stopped and displayed. Furthermore, a suggestion to change the symbol display color is made by displaying an effect image that notifies the user of a message such as "Change symbol display color!!".

FIG. 10-6 (D1) shows a performance execution example HD111 in which the symbol display color does not change due to pattern RE-0. FIG. 10-6 (D2) shows an effect execution example HD112 in which the symbol display color changes to copper color by pattern RE-1. FIG. 10-6 (D3) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the symbol display color changes to silver according to pattern RE-2. FIG. 10-6 (D4) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the symbol display color changes to gold according to pattern RE-3. In the performance execution example HD111, the display color of the ready-to-win symbol does not change due to the pattern RE-0, and remains unchanged at the normal display color of red. In this way, a failed performance (falsified performance) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the level of expectation, which is a set value advantageous to the player, is low. In the effect execution example HD112, the display color of the ready-to-reach symbol is changed to copper color by pattern RE-1, thereby indicating that the set value is 2 or more. In the performance execution example HD113, the display color of the ready-to-win symbol is changed to silver by pattern RE-2, which suggests that the level of expectation is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player. In the effect execution example HD114, the display color of the ready-to-reach symbol is changed to gold by pattern RE-3, thereby suggesting that 6, which is the highest set value, is confirmed.

Setting suggestion effects include not only changing effects that can change the display color of the reach symbols, but also suggesting the expected level of jackpot through arbitrary effects such as pseudo-continuous effects and look-ahead preview effects, as well as setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may also be possible to make suggestions regarding. During execution of the variable display, a suggestion regarding the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state. When executing any performance, there are two cases in which suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state are continuously made after making suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, and cases in which suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state are continuously made and the pachinko player It may also include a case where suggestions regarding setting values of the gaming machine 1 are made. When executing an arbitrary performance, there are two cases in which the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is made and then the suggestion ends, and another case in which the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is continued and the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is concerned. It may also include a case where a suggestion is made.

The suggestion regarding the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to suggesting the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and may be, for example, suggesting whether the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. . For example, the plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include patterns with different determination ratios depending on whether or not setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 have been changed. When the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, the effect is made so that the player can recognize that the setting value has been changed by giving a suggestion based on the effect mode of the pattern that is determined at a high rate. It is possible to diversify and improve gaming interest.

While the variable display is being executed, suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state may be made, but suggestions regarding the set values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not be made. After that, when the display result of the variable display becomes a "jackpot", the pachinko game machine A suggestion regarding the setting value of 1 may be made. There may be cases where a suggestion regarding the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made without making any suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state.

Instead of part or all of the suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, or together with some or all of the suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, suggestions are made regarding the control of a state that is advantageous to the player and is different from the jackpot gaming state. It may be something. For example, it may provide a suggestion regarding a variable probability state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, as an advantageous state, a suggestion may be made depending on whether or not to be controlled regarding a state in which an arbitrary game value advantageous to the player is awarded.

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Next, the gaming machine in the feature section 054AK of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 11-1 to 11-22. When the pachinko game machine 1 in the feature section 054AK of the present embodiment receives a second command that causes the first movable body to move from a predetermined position in a predetermined direction and then return to the predetermined position a plurality of times, the so-called rattling motion is executed. In addition, when the movable body is in the initial position, the movable body does not perform a rattling motion, but when it is in the advanced position, it performs the rattling motion. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature section 054AK having such features will be described below. Note that the description of the same parts as those explained in the basic explanation above will be omitted.

FIG. 11-1 is a diagram showing an example of the operation of the first movable body 054AK001 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 054AK of the embodiment. Note that in the illustrated example, illustration of a second movable body, which will be described later, is omitted for easy understanding. As illustrated, the first movable body 054AK001 includes a movable portion 054AK002, and the movable portion 054AK002 is operated under control of a drive motor. When the first movable body 054AK001 operates, the following description will be made assuming that the movable unit 054AK002 operates.

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

When the first movable body 054AK001 starts to operate, the movable part 054AK002 operates to rise, as shown in FIG. 11-1(B). Note that the characteristic part 054AK determines that the first movable body 054AK001 has moved to the position shown in FIG. Although a position sensor for detecting that the movable body 054AK001 is located at the position shown in FIG. 11-1(B) is not provided, a position sensor for detecting that the movable body 054AK001 is located at the position may be provided.

After the first movable body 054AK001 moves to the position shown in FIG. 11-1(B), the first movable body 054AK001 moves to the right of the player, as shown in FIG. 11-1(C). Although the details will be described later, the position shown in FIG. 11-1(C) is the advanced position which is the upper limit position on the right side, and the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position in the advanced position portion. An advance position sensor is provided to detect whether or not the vehicle is in use. Then, when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position, a so-called rattling operation is performed. In addition, in the characteristic part 054AK, it is possible to specify which position below the advanced position the first movable body 054AK001 is located based on the drive amount of the drive motor.

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

The second movable body 054AK003 in the characteristic portion 054AK is located on the left outer side and the right outer side of the image display device 5 when in the initial position, as shown in FIG. 11-2(A). Although not shown in the drawings, an initial position sensor is provided at the initial position portion to detect whether or not each of the left and right second movable bodies 054AK003 is located at the initial position. When the second movable body 054AK003 starts operating, the left and right second movable bodies 054AK003 move in a direction to cover the image display device 5, as shown in the figure.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-2(B), the left and right second movable bodies 054AK003 are combined at the advanced position to cover the image display device 5. In this case, a so-called fourth symbol may be displayed on the image display device 5 so that the player can recognize whether or not the variable display is being performed. An advanced position sensor that detects whether or not the second movable body 054AK003 is located at the advanced position may be provided in the advanced position portion.

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

In addition, when operating the second movable body 054AK003, the image display device 5 displays abnormalities such as the occurrence of out of balls, abnormal winnings, and the batted ball supply tray is full of game balls. If the person is being notified of an abnormality, the second movable body 054AK003 is not operated and the image corresponding to the second movable body 054AK003 is displayed on the image display device 5 in a manner that does not interfere with the display of the abnormality. It may be displayed to make it appear that the second movable body 054AK003 has operated.

FIG. 11-3 shows a conceptual diagram of a program executed by the production control CPU 120. In the illustrated main program, for example, the production control main process illustrated in FIG. 8 is executed. Then, in response to a timer interrupt, reception of a production control command, lottery result, etc., the illustrated system program, lottery/display program, and sound/lamp/motor control program are executed. The system program is a program that performs operations of the stick controller 31A and push buttons 31B, detection of various sensors, and the like. The lottery/display program is a program that performs various lottery draws based on the performance control commands received from the main board 11 and determines the performance pattern (display pattern) to be executed. In the lottery/display program, for example, various processes in the performance control process, a specific performance setting process described later, a first movable body movement control process, a second movable body movement control process, etc. are executed. The sound/lamp/motor control system program controls the audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9, and the drive motor according to the performance pattern (display pattern) determined by the lottery/display system program, for example. This is a program that controls the operations of the first movable body and the second movable body. In the sound/lamp/motor control system program, for example, the operation processing described below is executed. In addition, in the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment, since various processes are executed in one performance control CPU 120, the conceptual diagram of the program shown in FIG. Each process may be executed, and in that case, a different program may be executed for each CPU. Note that the information set in one RAM 122 is transmitted (information is transmitted) between the respective programs shown in Figure 11-3, and hereinafter, transmitting information between the programs will be referred to as transmitting a command. In other words, it performs processing together with instructions. In addition, if you have multiple CPUs, such as each CPU running a different program, each CPU may have multiple RAMs, and the information used between each program can be copied and set in each corresponding RAM. do it. Such a case may also be included in the concept of transmitting a command. Also, for example, a lottery system program that draws a lottery is executed at an interrupt cycle of 1 ms, whereas a sound control system program that outputs sound is executed at an interrupt cycle of 10 ms. It is sufficient if the execution cycles are different.

FIG. 11-4 shows a variation pattern in the characteristic portion 054AK of this embodiment. In this embodiment, in cases where the variable display result is a "lose", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and "reach", and the variable A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to cases where the display result is a "jackpot". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lose" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach variation pattern"), and the variable display pattern is called a "non-reach variation pattern". A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the display result is "lose" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach-loss variation pattern"). Furthermore, 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 a "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "jackpot" is referred to as a jackpot variation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "small win" is referred to as a small win variation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the small hit fluctuation pattern are included in the winning fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "jackpot" or a "small win." The super reach variation pattern includes reach effects such as super reach A and super reach B, regardless of whether the variable display result is a "jackpot" or a "loss." In the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment, the ratio of "jackpot" is higher for super reach than for normal reach, and that for super reach B is higher than for super reach A (that is, the longer the variation time is), It is set so that the probability of hitting the jackpot is high (the expectation of being controlled into an advantageous state is high).

FIG. 11-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the production control CPU 120 first performs a special process based on, for example, the display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether the diagram display result is a "miss" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is a "lose" (step S551; Yes), the production control CPU 120, for example, uses the fluctuation pattern determination result designation command (fluctuation pattern determination result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. The fluctuation pattern specified by the command stored in ) is a non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the "non-reach" case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not set as the reach mode. It is determined whether or not (step S552).

If it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 determines a combination of determined ornamental symbols that will be the final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination (step S553). ). For example, the performance control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that is updated by a random number circuit 124 or a performance random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and stores it in the ROM 121. A determined decorative pattern (decorative pattern of a non-reach combination) is determined by referring to a pre-stored decorative pattern determination table for a non-reach combination.

If it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), the production control CPU 120 determines a combination of determined decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination (step S554). ). For example, the performance control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining decorative symbols of a ready-to-win combination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production, and selects a ready-to-win combination that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. The determined decorative pattern (decorative pattern of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative pattern determination table of.

If it is determined in the process of step S551 that the special figure display result is not a "lose" (step S551; No), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the special figure display result is a "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "sudden". Or, it is determined whether the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S555). When it is determined that the special figure display result is a "sudden certainty" or a "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the production control CPU 120 controls the performance control CPU 120 for "sudden certainty" or "small hit" such as the opening chance. A combination of final decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol corresponding to the case is determined (step S556). For example, the production control CPU 120 configures one of the plurality of types of open chance eyes in response to one of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-2 being designated by the fluctuation pattern determination result designation command. The combination of final decorative symbols that will become the final stop symbol is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a chance number updated by a random counter etc. provided in the performance control counter setting section is extracted, and a predetermined chance number determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 etc. is extracted. By referring to the above, it is sufficient to determine a combination of confirmed decorative symbols constituting any one of the opening chances. In the chance number determination table, for example, "3", "5", and "7", which are odd numbers, are used as chance numbers for a sudden jackpot, and "2", "2", which are made up of even numbers, are used as chance numbers for a small hit. 4", "6", etc. may be set.

In the process of step S555, if it is determined that the special symbol display result is neither a "sudden hit" nor a "small hit" (step S555; No), the production control CPU 120 displays a final stop symbol that constitutes a jackpot combination. A combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or a production random counter, for example. Next, according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 is adjusted by referring to a jackpot confirmed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. Decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area are determined.

After executing the process of step S554 or after executing the process of step S557, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display pattern is a variable display pattern for performing a reach effect of super reach (step 054AKS010). In step 054AKS010, for example, the fluctuation pattern determination result designation command is checked, and depending on whether any of the fluctuation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3, PB1-2, or PB1-3 is specified, the super reach is displayed in a variable manner. Determine whether it is a pattern.

If it is a super reach variable display pattern (step 054AKS010; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 performs a specific performance setting process to execute a specific performance that operates the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 ( Step 054AKS011). The specific performance is a performance that operates the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003, and notifies the player that the variable display result will be a jackpot or other advantageous state. The specific performance in the feature section 054AK of this embodiment is a performance executed during a reach performance of super reach, but for example, it may be performed during a jackpot game state, or it may constitute a jackpot. It may be executed after the variable display result is displayed and before the jackpot game state is controlled. In this case, instead of the variable display result being a jackpot, the notification may be that, for example, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the game will be controlled to a variable probability state, or that the number of acquired balls will increase.

FIG. 11-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect setting process executed in step 054AKS011 of FIG. 11-5. When starting the specific effect setting process shown in FIG. 11-6, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the specific effect (step 054AKS021). Specifically, in step 054AKS021, depending on the variable display result and fluctuation pattern specified from the performance control command received from the main board 11, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific performance according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 11-7. In the feature section 054AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-7, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the percentage of execution is determined to be higher than when it is a loss. In addition, the ratio of Super Reach B, which has a higher jackpot expectation, than Super Reach A, is determined to be executed at a higher rate. Therefore, when the specific performance is executed, the expectation level of jackpot is higher than when it is not executed.

After executing the process of step 054AKS021 shown in FIG. 11-6, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute a specific performance, that is, whether or not there is a specific performance to be executed (step 054AKS022). When it is determined not to perform the specific performance, that is, when there is no specific performance (step 054AKS022; No), the performance control CPU 120 ends the specific performance setting process.

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute a specific effect, that is, when there is a specific effect to be executed (step 054AKS022; Yes), after determining the pattern (effect pattern) of the specific effect to be executed (step 054AKS023), the specific effect setting process is executed. finish. Specifically, in step 054AKS023, according to the variable display result and fluctuation pattern specified from the production control command received from the main board 11, one of patterns 1 to 4 is selected according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 11-7. Decide on a production pattern. As shown in FIG. 11-8, in the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment, the jackpot expectation increases in the order of pattern 1 > pattern 2 > pattern 3 > pattern 4, and the specific performance of the performance pattern of pattern 1 is When executed, the variable display result becomes a 100% jackpot, which is a so-called jackpot-certain performance pattern. Note that the performance pattern of pattern 1 does not have to be a performance pattern that guarantees a jackpot, but may be a performance pattern that has a higher jackpot expectation than other performance patterns.

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

As shown in FIG. 11-9(A), the production pattern of pattern 1 is a production that outputs output sound A as the output sound and operates the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 as the movable bodies to be operated. It's a pattern. Further, both the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 are set to the operating position and are operated to the advanced position, and after the first movable body 054AK001 is operated normally from the initial position to the advanced position, the first movable body 054AK001 is operated normally from the initial position to the advanced position. This is a production pattern that causes the movement to move loosely. Note that the normal operation is an operation in which the first movable body 054AK001 is moved all at once from the initial position to the advanced position shown in FIG. 11-9(B). In addition, in the performance pattern of pattern 1, both the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 operate. Although details will be described later, the second movable body 054AK003 starts its operation after the operation of the first movable body 054AK001 is completed and returns from the advanced position to the initial position (see FIG. 11-14(A)). In addition, the second movable body 054AK003 operates only during the performance pattern of pattern 1, and since the performance pattern of pattern 1 is a performance pattern that guarantees a jackpot, the player does not know whether the second movable body 054AK003 operates or not. It will be worth paying attention to. Therefore, in the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment, the second movable body 054AK003 is operated as a movable body with higher priority than the first movable body 054AK001. Specifically, if the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position when the first movable body 054AK001 is operated, the first movable body 054AK001 is not operated, and when the second movable body 054AK003 is operated, the first movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position. When 054AK001 is not located at the initial position, the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position and the second movable body 054AK003 is operated. In addition, the second movable body 054AK003 operates only during the performance pattern of pattern 1, and since the performance pattern of pattern 1 is a performance pattern that guarantees a jackpot, the first movable body 054AK001 is better than the second movable body 054AK003. , the frequency of operation is increasing. Therefore, a special feeling can be given when the second movable body 054AK003 moves. Note that since the first movable body 054AK001 operates frequently, there is a high possibility that a situation will occur in which the first movable body 054AK001 does not completely return to the initial position after the operation.

The production pattern of pattern 2 is a production pattern in which output sound B is output as the output sound and the first movable body 054AK001 is operated as the movable body to be operated. In addition, the first movable body 054AK001 is moved to the advanced position as the operation position, the first movable body 054AK001 is operated singly from the initial position to the advanced position, and then the first movable body 054AK001 is made to rattle at the advanced position. In the single unit operation, the first movable body 054AK001 is moved by one unit (movement when the drive motor rotates 5 steps) in the direction of the advanced position shown in FIG. amount) is the action of moving.

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

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

Note that the rattling motion in the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment is such that when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position, it moves a predetermined amount toward the initial position (for example, the player can visually recognize that the movable body has moved). This is the action of moving the robot (by a certain amount) and returning it to the advanced position. On the other hand, when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at intermediate position 1 or intermediate position 2 other than the advanced position, the first movable body 054AK001 moves toward the advanced position by a predetermined amount (for example, by a distance that allows the player to visually recognize that the movable body has moved). This is an operation to move the object (amount) and return it to the intermediate position 1 or intermediate position 2. Positioning at intermediate position 1 means that the drive motor has rotated 35 steps, and positioning at intermediate position 2 means that it has rotated 60 steps. (See Figure 11-16). Furthermore, in the production patterns of patterns 2 to 4, the first movable body 054AK001 moves one unit at a time in the direction of the operation position in response to the player's action on the push button 31B. If the number of operations is small, the first movable body 054AK001 will not reach the operating position. Therefore, in the performance patterns of patterns 2 to 4 in the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment, when the first movable body 054AK001 has not reached the operating position at the end of the detection effective period, the first movable body 054AK001 Based on the difference between the current position and the operating position, it is possible to perform a differential operation of moving the first movable body 054AK001 to the operating position at once.

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

Following the process of step S560, the performance control CPU 120, for example, creates a performance provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (performance control timer setting section, etc.) in response to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result designation command. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, settings are made to start changing decorative patterns and the like on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S562). At this time, the production control CPU 120, for example, sends a display control command specified by the display control data included in the production control pattern (special symbol variation production control pattern) determined in the process of step S560 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. The decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5 starts changing the decorative pattern by transmitting data to That's fine.

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

FIG. 11-10 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. When the variable display production process is started, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the production control process timer, etc. (step S801). . For example, the production control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and when an end code is read from the production control pattern in response to the updated production control process timer value. Then, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

If it is determined in the process of step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether it is the ready-to-win production period for executing the ready-to-win production (step S801; No). S802). The ready-to-win performance period may be determined in advance, for example, in the performance control pattern determined according to the fluctuation pattern. If it is determined that it is the ready-to-win performance period (step S802; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 performs control to execute the ready-to-win performance (step S803).

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

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

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

When the first movable body 054AK001 is not in operation (step 054AKS042; No), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the performance pattern of the specific performance to be executed is pattern 1 (step 054AKS043). If it is pattern 1 (step 054AKS043; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position (step 054AKS044). Specifically, in step 054AKS044, it is determined whether the first movable body 054AK001 is located in the advanced position by checking the detection signal of the advanced position sensor that detects whether the first movable body 054AK001 is located in the advanced position. All you have to do is decide whether or not.

If it is not located at the advanced position (step 054AKS044; No), the performance control CPU 120 executes the operation process together with the first normal operation command (step 054AKS045), and ends the first movable body operation control process. The first normal operation command is an instruction to cause the first movable body 054AK001 to operate normally. The operation processing will be described later. On the other hand, if it is located at the advanced position (step 054AKS044; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 executes the movement process together with the backlash movement command (step 054AKS046), and ends the first movable body movement control process. The rattling motion command is an instruction to cause the first movable body 054AK001 to rattle.

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

When the player's movement on the push button 31B is not detected (step 054AKS042; No), the performance control CPU 120 ends the first movable body movement control process. On the other hand, when the player's action on the push button 31B is detected (step 054AKS042; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the first movable body 054AK001 is below the operating position (step 054AKS049). In step 054AKS049, it is determined whether the first movable body 054AK001 is below the operating position by determining whether or not it is located at the operating position according to the effect pattern determined in the specific effect setting process shown in FIG. 11-6. All you have to do is decide. As mentioned above, when the operating position is the advanced position, it is determined based on the detection signal of the position sensor that can detect that the operating position is in the advanced position, and the operating position is intermediate position 1 or intermediate position 2. In some cases, the determination may be made based on the drive amount of the drive motor (individual operation count value may also be used). If the position is not less than the operating position (step 054AKS049; No), that is, if the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the operating position, the production control CPU 120 executes the operation process together with the backlash operation command (step 054AKS046), and the first movable body 054AK001 The body motion control process ends. Note that, as described above, the rattling motion command is a rattling motion command that performs a rattling motion to move toward the initial position when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position, and when the motion position is the intermediate position. 1 or intermediate position 2, a rattling motion command may be used to perform a rattling motion in the direction of the advanced position.

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

If it is determined in step 054AKS047 that the detection validity period has ended (step 054AKS047; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is less than the operating position, similarly to step 054AKS049 (step 054AKS052). If it is not less than the operating position (step 054AKS052; No), that is, if the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the operating position, the production control CPU 120 ends the first movable body operation control process.

On the other hand, if it is less than the operation position (step 054AKS049; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the single operation count value is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step 054AKS049). Specifically, in step 054AKS049, the single unit operation count value is the unit operation count value at which the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is completely raised (the state shown in FIG. 11-1(B)). It is determined whether the value is "3" or more (see FIG. 11-16). When the single count value is less than the predetermined value (step 054AKS049; No), that is, when it is less than "3", the performance control CPU 120 ends the first movable body operation control process.

If the single unit count value is greater than or equal to the predetermined value (step 054AKS053; Yes), that is, if it is “3” or more, the performance control CPU 120 determines the operation position and the position of the first movable body 054AK001 based on the individual operation count value. A motion process is executed together with a differential motion command instructing a motion of a movement amount corresponding to the difference in (step 054AKS054), and the first movable body motion control process is ended. Note that the first movable body operation period also includes a period in which a retreat operation is performed to return the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position (shield operation period), and the first movable body 054AK001 is moved in the direction of the operation position. After this, the operation processing may be executed together with the first evacuation operation command that instructs the operation of returning the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position during the period in which the evacuation operation is performed. This shunting operation period may be set in accordance with when it is determined to perform a specific effect in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 11-6 and the effect pattern is determined.

Returning to FIG. 11-10, after executing the process of step 054AKS032, or if it is determined in step 054AKS031 that it is not the first movable body movement period (step 054AKS031; No), the production control CPU 120 controls the second movable body movement. It is determined whether it is the period (step 054AKS033). The second movable body operation period may be set in accordance with when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 11-6 and the effect pattern of pattern 1 is determined. If it is the second movable body movement period (step 054AKS033; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the second movable body movement control process (step 054AKS034). Note that in the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment, as described above, the second movable body 054AK003 starts its operation after the operation of the first movable body 054AK001 is completed and returns from the advanced position to the initial position. The processes of step 054AKS033 and step 054AKS034 may be executed only when it is determined in step 054AKS031 that it is not the first movable body motion period.

FIG. 11-12 is a flowchart showing an example of the second movable body motion control process executed in step 054AKS034 of FIG. 11-10. In the second movable body operation control process shown in FIGS. 11-12, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position (step 054AKS061). Specifically, in step 054AKS061, it is determined whether the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position by checking the detection signal of the initial position sensor that detects whether the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position. All you have to do is decide whether or not. When the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position as in the state shown in FIG. 11-20 (B-1) and FIG. 11-20 (B-2), the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body The body 054AK003 interferes with each other. Therefore, in the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position, and if it is not located at the initial position, the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position. (Step 054AKS067, which will be described later). Furthermore, as described above, since the first movable body 054AK001 operates frequently, there is a high possibility that a situation will occur in which the first movable body 054AK001 does not completely return to the initial position after the operation. Therefore, by determining whether or not the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position, and returning the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position if it is not located at the initial position, the percentage of jackpots when it operates is reduced. The second movable body 054AK003, which is a highly movable body (a movable body with a high priority), is reliably made operable. Note that interference is a concept that not only refers to contact between multiple movable bodies themselves, but also includes cases where an arm supporting a movable body comes into contact with another movable body or an arm portion of another movable body. The concept also includes cases where one movable body is made up of a plurality of parts and one part comes into contact with another movable body or other parts. Furthermore, the concept includes not only the case where movable bodies that move in the same direction come into contact with each other, but also the case where the movable bodies that move in different directions come into contact with each other.

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

When the second movable body 054AK003 is not in operation (step 054AKS062; No), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the second movable body 054AK003 is located at the advanced position (step 054AKS063). Specifically, in step 054AKS063, it is determined whether the second movable body 054AK003 is located in the advanced position by checking the detection signal of the advanced position sensor that detects whether the second movable body 054AK003 is located in the advanced position. All you have to do is decide whether or not.

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

In step 054AKS064, if the standby period has not ended and it is still in the standby period (step 054AKS064; No), the production control CPU 120 ends the second movable body operation control process. On the other hand, when the standby period has ended (Step 054AKS064; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 executes the operation process together with the second retreat operation command (Step 054AKS066), and ends the second movable body operation control process. The second evacuation operation command is a command instructing an evacuation operation to return the second movable body 054AK003 to the initial position.

If the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position in step 054AKS061 (step 054AKS061; No), the production control CPU 120 operates with a first evacuation operation command that instructs the operation to return the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position. The process is executed (step 054AKS067), and the second movable body motion control process is ended. Then, since it is during the second movable body operation period, the second movable body operation control process is executed again, and the second movable body 054AK003 will operate. Thereby, the first movable body 054AK001 can be returned to the initial position, and the second movable body 054AK003 can be operated without interfering with the first movable body 001. In addition, in this example, the operation of the second movable body 054AK003 is started when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position, but for example, once the first movable body 054AK001 is After the evacuation operation is performed in the direction of the initial position, the position (state) of the first movable body 054AK001 at the start of the evacuation operation is determined from the previous drive amount of the drive motor, and the first movable body 054AK001 moves to the position shown in FIG. 11-15 ( Based on the fact that the first movable body is moved to a position where it does not interfere with the first movable body 054AK001 even if the second movable body 054AK003 starts its operation, such as by operating the drive amount to reach the state shown in B). Then, the second movable body 054AK003 may be operated. That is, the operation of the second movable body 054AK003 may be started from a state before the position sensor determines that the first movable body 054AK001 has returned to the initial position. According to this, it is possible to move the second movable body 054AK003 toward the advanced position while causing the first movable body 054AK001 to retreat, and it is possible to bring the operating period of the second movable body 054AK003 closer to the original operating period, (The shortening of the waiting period can be reduced) and it is possible to prevent players from feeling uncomfortable.

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

When the rattling motion command is received (step 054AKS071; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position (step 054AKS072). When located at the initial position (step 054AKS072; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 ends the operation process without operating the first movable body 054AK001. On the other hand, if the first movable body 054AK001 is not at the initial position (step 054AKS072; No), the performance control CPU 120 causes the first movable body 054AK001 to move loosely (step 054AKS073), and ends the operation process. In addition, in step 054AKS073, when a rattling operation command is received that performs a rattling motion in the direction of the advanced position, the rattling motion is performed in the direction of the advanced position (for example, in the case of intermediate position 1 or intermediate position 2), and the initial position is returned to the initial position. When a rattling motion command is received to perform a rattling motion in the direction, the rattling motion may be performed in the direction of the initial position (for example, when located at the advanced position). Note that in step 054AKS072, if the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position due to the drive motor being driven, the process proceeds to step 054AKS073, and the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position even though the drive motor is not driven. If it is not located (for example, if it is not located at the initial position due to the influence of vibration or the like), it is sufficient to determine Yes and end the operation process.

If the rattling motion command has not been received (step 054AKS071; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the motion process has been executed together with the first normal command, that is, whether or not the first normal command has been received. (Step 054AKS074). If the first normal command is received (step 054AKS074; Yes), the first movable body 054AK001 is operated normally (step 054AKS075), and the operation process is ended. Specifically, in step 054AKS075, the first movable body 054AK001 may be moved all at once from the initial position to the advanced position.

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

If the second normal command has not been received (step 054AKS076; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the motion process has been executed together with the single motion command, that is, whether or not the single motion command has been received ( Step 054AKS078). When the single unit operation command is received (step 054AKS078; Yes), the first movable body 054AK001 is operated individually (step 054AKS079), and the operation process ends. Specifically, in step 054AKS079, the first movable body 054AK001 may be moved by one unit (the amount of movement when the drive motor rotates five steps).

If the single motion command has not been received (step 054AKS078; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the motion process has been executed together with the differential motion command, that is, whether or not the differential motion command has been received (step 054AKS080). If a differential operation command is received (step 054AKS080; Yes), the first movable body 054AK001 is operated differentially (step 054AKS081), and the operation process ends. Specifically, in step 054AKS081, the first movable body 054AK001 is moved to the operating position (corresponding to the performance pattern determined in Figure 11-6) by operating the first movable body 054AK001 by a difference amount corresponding to the difference between the drive amount of the drive motor up to the present and the operating position. All you have to do is move it to the desired operating position).

If the differential movement command has not been received (step 054AKS080; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether the movement process has been executed together with the first evacuation command, that is, whether or not the first evacuation command has been received. (Step 054AKS082). When the first evacuation command is received (step 054AKS082; Yes), the first movable body 054AK001 is caused to perform an evacuation operation (step 054AKS083), and the operation process ends. Specifically, in step 054AKS083, the first movable body 054AK001 may be moved to the initial position. If the first evacuation command has not been received (step 054AKS082; No), the second movable body 054AK003 is caused to perform an evacuation operation (step 054AKS084), and the operation process is ended. Specifically, in step 054AKS084, the second movable body 054AK003 may be moved to the initial position. Note that in the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment, an example is shown in which the second movable body 054AK003 is moved to the evacuation operation when the first evacuation command is not received, but only when the second evacuation operation command is received. The second movable body 054AK003 may be operated to retreat.

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

When the specific performance of performance pattern 1 is executed, as shown in FIG. 11-14 (A), the reach performance of super reach is executed, and when the first movable body operation period starts, the first movable body 054AK001 is moved to the initial position. When the first movable body 054AK001 is moved from the position to the advanced position (first movable body advance shown in the figure) and then returned to the initial position (first movable body retreat shown in the figure), the first movable body operation period ends. Then, in the second movable body operation period, the second movable body 054AK003 is operated from the initial position to the advanced position (second movable body advanced as shown), and the second movable body 054AK003 is made to stand by at the advanced position (as shown in the figure). 2nd movable body standby). When the standby period ends, the second movable body 054AK003 is returned to the initial position (first movable body retraction shown), and the second movable body operation period ends. Note that the first movable body 054AK001 may also have a standby period during which it waits at the advanced position, similarly to the second movable body 054AK003.

In the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the operation period from the initial position to the advancing position (the period of advancing the first movable body and advancing the second movable body shown in the figure) is longer than that of the first movable body 054AK001. The second movable body 054AK003 is longer. Further, the second movable body operation period is longer than the first movable body operation period. In the characteristic part 054AK, when the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position when operating the second movable body 054AK003, the first movable body 054AK001 is moved to the initial position and then the second movable body 054AK003 is operated. However, since the second movable body operation period is set to be long, by shortening the standby period, even if the first movable body 054AK001 is moved to the initial position and then the second movable body 054AK003 is operated, the performance period will not be reached. The second movable body 054AK003 can be suitably operated without causing any trouble. In addition, as shown in the figure, since the waiting period of the second movable body 054AK003 is longer than the time for retracting the first movable body 054AK001 from the advanced position to the initial position, by shortening the waiting period, the first Even if the second movable body 054AK003 is operated after the movable body 054AK001 is moved to the initial position, the second movable body 054AK003 can be suitably operated without interfering with the presentation period.

When the specific performances of performance patterns 2 to 4 are executed, as shown in Fig. 11-14 (B), the reach performance of super reach is executed, and the detection effective period is reached in accordance with the first movable body movement period. becomes. During this period, if the first movable body 054AK001 is below the operating position, each time a player's motion is detected, the first movable body 054AK001 will move by one unit (according to the single motion count value). (to operate the first movable body 054AK001). If the detection validity period ends and the first movable body 054AK001 has not moved to the operating position, that is, if the first movable body 054AK001 is located below the operating position, the first movable body 054AK001 is differentially operated until it reaches the operating position. make it work. Thereafter, the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position (first movable body retraction shown), and the first movable body operation period ends.

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

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11-15(D), the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 moves toward the advanced position. Then, as shown in FIG. 11-15(E), after moving to the advanced position, the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is moved to the retracted position until the time (preset retraction time) is reached. As shown in FIG. 11-15 (F) and FIG. 11-15 (G), the rattling motion is repeated.

FIGS. 11-16 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the relationship between the number of motion detections, the number of steps of the drive motor, and the position of the first movable body in a single motion. In the illustrated example, the drive motor drives 5 steps due to one motion detection, and when the number of motion detections (single motion count value) reaches 15 (that is, when the single motion count value reaches "15"), the first movable Although an example is shown in which the movable part 054AK002 of the body 054AK001 moves to the advanced position, this is just an example, and the amount of drive by one detection may be greater or less than this, and the movable part 054AK002 of the body 054AK001 may be moved to the advanced position. The number of motion detections for this purpose may also be greater or less than this.

The position of the first movable body shown in FIG. 11-16 is as shown in FIG. 11-17 (A) when the initial position of the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is "0" and the advanced position is "60". The position in the X direction shown in FIG. In the characteristic part 054AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-16, the position of the first movable body 054AK001 remains at "0" until the number of motion detections (single motion count value) reaches "3". be. This is because the first movable body 054AK001 performs the rising motion until the number of motion detections (single motion count value) reaches "3", and the number of motion detections (single motion count value) reaches "3". 1 movable body 054AK001 has completely risen, as shown in FIG. 11-1(B). When the number of motion detections (single motion count value) reaches "4", the first movable body 054AK001 (more specifically, the movable section 054AK002) moves in the X direction.

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

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

After that, when the single action count value reaches "3", the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is in a completely raised state as shown in FIG. 11-17(C), and from then on, the player's push button Every time a motion for 31B is detected, it moves one unit at a time (by a movement amount corresponding to five steps) in the X direction shown in FIG. 11-17(A) (unit motion).

Then, when the single operation count value becomes "7", the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 performs a unit motion to the intermediate position 1, as shown in FIG. 11-17(D). If the operating position is intermediate position 1, a rattling action will be performed each time the player's action on the push button 31B is detected thereafter (No is determined in step 054AKS049 in FIG. 11-11, and step 054AKS046 processing is performed).

When the single operation count value becomes "12", the movable portion 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 performs a unit operation to the intermediate position 2, as shown in FIG. 11-17(E). If the operating position is intermediate position 2, a rattling action will be performed each time the player's action on the push button 31B is detected thereafter (No is determined in step 054AKS049 in FIG. 11-11, and step 054AKS046 processing is performed).

When the unit operation count value becomes "15", as shown in FIG. 11-17(F), the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 performs a unit motion to the advanced position. If the action position is the advance position, a rattling action will be performed each time the player's action on the push button 31B is detected thereafter (No is determined in step 054AKS049 in FIG. 11-11, and step 054AKS046 is performed). processing).

FIG. 11-18 is a diagram showing an example of the operation of the first movable body 054AK001 when a differential operation is performed. Similar to the case shown in FIG. 11-17, when the single action count value is "0", the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position (see FIG. 11-18 (A)), and the player When an operation on the push button 31B is detected once, the single operation count value becomes "1" and the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 moves to raise up, as shown in FIG. 11-18(B).

Thereafter, if the detection validity period ends without detecting any player movement, the single movement count value is less than the predetermined value "3" (No is determined in step 054AKS053 in Figure 11-11). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-18(C), the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 remains in the state shown in FIG. 11-18(B). In addition, when the evacuation period comes, the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 returns to the initial position.

On the other hand, if the player's motion is detected multiple times (twice) from the state shown in FIG. 11-18(B) and the single motion count value becomes "3", the second motion is detected as shown in FIG. 11-18(D). The movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 is in a completely raised state. In this case, even if the detection validity period ends without detecting a player's movement after that, the single movement count value is greater than or equal to the predetermined value "3" (at step 054AKS053 in Figure 11-11). 11-18(E), the robot moves to the operating position as shown in FIG. 11-18(E). Note that the illustrated example shows an example in which the operating position is intermediate position 2.

FIGS. 11-19 are diagrams illustrating an example of the operation of the first movable body 054AK001 when performing a rattling operation after performing a single unit operation. In the illustrated example, a case is shown in which the effect pattern of pattern 4 is determined and the action position is intermediate position 1.

When the single unit operation count value is "0", the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position, as shown in FIG. 11-19(A). Then, when the player's motion on the push button 31B is detected once, the single motion count value becomes "1" and the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 rises. When the movement of the player is detected two more times and the single movement count value reaches the predetermined value "3," the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 moves as shown in FIG. 11-19(C). is fully erect.

Then, when the individual operation count value becomes "7", as shown in FIG. 11-19(D), the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001 individually operates to the intermediate position 1 which is the operation position. The operation position is the maximum position at which the first movable body 054AK001 moves and stops in the specific performance, so if the player's movement is detected after the player has moved to the operation position within the detection validity period, the first movable body 054AK001 As shown in FIGS. 11-19(E) and 11-19(F), the rattling motion is repeated until the time for retracting the movable part 054AK002 of the body 054AK001 (preset retracting time) is reached. Note that the illustrated example shows an example in which the rattling motion is performed in the direction of the advanced position (the X direction shown in FIG. 11-17(A)), but when the operating position is the advanced position, direction).

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

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

On the other hand, when the second movable body 054AK003 starts operating, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (B-1), if the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position, step 054AKS061 in FIG. The determination is No, and before the second movable body 054AK003 operates, the operation process is executed together with the first evacuation command in the process of step 054AKS067, and the process of step 054AKS083 in FIG. 11-13 is executed. As shown in FIG. 11-20 (B-2) and FIG. 11-20 (B-3), the first movable body 054AK001 returns to the initial position. As a result, the determination in step 054AKS061 in FIG. 11-12 is Yes, the operation process is executed together with the second normal operation command in the process in step 054AKS065, and the process in step 054AKS077 in FIG. 11-13 is executed. , as shown in FIG. 11-20 (B-4), the second movable body 054AK003 moves to the advanced position.

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

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

In addition, whether the first movable body 054AK001 is operated normally or operated alone, during the evacuation operation to return the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position, it accelerates to the first speed and moves to the initial position. Just let it happen.

As explained above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the characteristic part 054AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

The performance control CPU 120 can execute the operation process together with the first normal operation command to normally operate the first movable body 054AK001 from the initial position to the advanced position in the process of step 054AKS045 in FIG. 11-11. Furthermore, in the process of step 054AKS054AKS046 in FIG. 11-11, the motion processing can be executed together with a rattling motion command for rattling the first movable body. If it is determined in step 054AKS071 of FIG. 11-13 that a rattling motion command has been received, and if the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position, the motion processing is immediately terminated and the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the initial position. If not, the first movable body 054AK001 is rattled (step 054AKS073). In addition, when executing the specific effect of pattern 1 and causing the first movable body 054AK001 to operate normally, since the motion process is performed together with the rattling motion command when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position, the first movable body 054AK001 is If the movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position, it is located at the advanced position. Therefore, in the specific performance of pattern 1, when the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position, a rattling motion will be performed in the process of step 054AKS073. Therefore, the operation can be controlled according to the type of command and the position of the movable body, and the operation of the movable body can be suitably controlled.

In addition, when the performance control CPU 120 determines that the rattling operation command has been received in step 054AKS071 of FIG. 11-13, it also causes the rattling operation at intermediate position 1 and intermediate position 2 other than the advanced position. Therefore, since the rattling motion can be performed at a plurality of positions, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in step 054AKS072, if the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position due to the driving of the drive motor, the production control CPU 120 moves to the process of step 054AKS073 to perform a rattling operation, and the drive motor is driven. If it is not located at the initial position even though it has not been moved (for example, if it is not located at the initial position due to the influence of vibration or the like), the determination is Yes and the operation process ends. Therefore, since the movable body is rattled in a highly reliable state, reliability of the motion can be ensured.

In addition, based on the detection of the player's movement on the push button 31B during the detection validity period, the performance control CPU 120 performs an independent operation of causing the first movable body 054AK001 to operate independently, through the process of step 054AKS051 in FIG. 11-11. Operation processing can be executed together with instructions. Then, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A), when the first movable body 054AK001 is operated normally, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated, and when it is operated independently, it is operated as shown in FIG. 11-21(A). As shown in B), it is operated at a second speed that is slower than the first speed. Therefore, when the movable body is finely operated, it is operated without acceleration, thereby suppressing the control load, preventing step-out of the drive motor, and reducing the possibility of malfunctions occurring in the operation of the movable body.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A), when the first movable body 054AK001 is operated normally, the performance control CPU 120 accelerates the first movable body 054AK001 to the first speed and before reaching the advanced position. The operating speed of 1 movable body 054AK001 is reduced. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the load when stopping the movable body at the advanced position, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to recoil and from malfunction of the movable body.

Further, if the production control CPU 120 determines that the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the operating position in step 054AKS049 of FIG. do not. That is, when the operation position is an advanced position and the advanced position is reached within the detection valid period, no single operation command is transmitted. Therefore, since unnecessary control is suppressed, irregular operations can be prevented.

In addition, the production control CPU 120 accelerates the first movable body 054AK001 to the first speed during the evacuation operation to return the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position, whether the first movable body 054AK001 is operated normally or independently. and move it to the initial position. Therefore, the movable body can be smoothly retracted to the initial position.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 executes an operation process together with a unit operation command in response to detecting the player's operation on the push button 31B within the detection validity period (step 054AKS051 in FIG. 11-11). 1. The movable body 054AK001 is moved unit by unit to the operating position (step 054AKS079 in FIG. 11-13). If the first movable body 054AK001 has not reached the operating position at the end of the detection valid period, the first movable body 054AK001 is operated based on the difference between the current position and the operating position of the first movable body 054AK001. The motion process is executed together with a differential motion command that instructs to perform a differential motion to move the object to a certain position at once (step 054AKS054 in FIG. 11-11). Therefore, the operation of the movable body can be controlled according to the position of the movable body, and the operation of the movable body can be suitably controlled.

In addition, after the first movable body 054AK001 operated in units reaches the operation position, if the player's operation on the push button 31B is detected within the detection validity period, the performance control CPU 120 activates the first movable body 054AK001. A motion process is executed together with a rattling motion command (step 054AKS046 in FIG. 11-11), and the first movable body 054AK001 is rattled in accordance with the rattling motion command (step 054AKS073 in FIG. 11-13). Therefore, it is possible to suggest that the movable body moves by the rattling motion, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, when the first movable body 054AK001 is in operation, the performance control CPU 120 disables the detection of the player's operation on the push button 31B (if it is determined Yes in step 054AKS042 of FIG. 11-11) (ends the first movable body motion control process). Therefore, control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Further, the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 interfere with each other. Then, the performance control CPU 120 issues a first normal operation command instructing to move the first movable body 054AK001 from the initial position to the advanced position, and an instruction to return the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position. A first retreat operation command, a second normal operation command that instructs to move the second movable body 054AK003 from the initial position to the advanced position, and a second normal operation command that instructs to return the second movable body 054AK003 to the initial position. 2 evacuation operation command can be sent together with the operation process (first movable body motion control process in FIG. 11-11 and second movable body motion control process in FIG. 11-12), and causes the second movable body 054AK003 to operate. If the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position (No in step 054AK061 of FIG. 11-12), the operation process is executed together with the first evacuation operation command in the process of step 054AKS067. , returns the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position, and then executes the process of step 054AKS065. Furthermore, when the performance control CPU 120 operates the first movable body 054AK001 in step 054AKS041 of FIG. 11-11, if it is determined that the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position, Control processing ends. That is, if the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position when operating the first movable body 054AK001, a command regarding operating the first movable body 054AK001 is not transmitted. Therefore, the movable body having a high priority can be operated reliably, and the operation of the movable body can be suitably controlled.

Further, the second movable body 054AK003 operates only when a specific performance of the performance pattern of pattern 1 is executed, and the performance pattern of pattern 1 is a performance pattern that is guaranteed to be a jackpot. Therefore, when the second movable body 054AK003 operates, the expectation of a jackpot is higher than when only the first movable body 054AK001 operates. Therefore, it is possible to increase the priority of the movable body that operates when the degree of advantage is high, and to visually recognize that the degree of advantage is high.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11-14(A), during the operation period from the initial position to the advancing position (the period of advancing the first movable body and advancing the second movable body shown in the figure), the first movable body 054AK001 is 2 movable body 054AK003 is longer. Therefore, even if the second movable body 054AK003 is operated after the first movable body 054AK001 is moved to the initial position, the second movable body 054AK003 can be suitably operated without interfering with the presentation period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-14(A), the waiting period of the second movable body 054AK003 is longer than the time required for retracting the first movable body 054AK001 from the advanced position to the initial position. Therefore, even if the second movable body 054AK003 is operated after the first movable body 054AK001 is moved to the initial position, the second movable body 054AK003 can be suitably operated without interfering with the performance period.

In addition, the second movable body 054AK003 operates only during the performance pattern of pattern 1, and since the performance pattern of pattern 1 is a performance pattern that guarantees a jackpot, the first movable body 054AK001 is better than the second movable body 054AK003. , the frequency of operation is increasing (Figure 11-8). Therefore, a feeling of specialness can be given by giving a higher priority to movable bodies that operate less frequently and causing them to operate.

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

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

When the first movable body 054AK001 starts operating, as shown in FIG. 11-22(B), the movable part 054AK002, the movable part 054AK002A, and the movable part 054AK002B each operate to rise in the direction shown. Note that it is determined that the first movable body 054AK001 has moved to the position shown in FIG. 11-22(B) based on the amount of drive of the drive motor (for example, 15 steps have been performed), and the first movable body 054AK001 has moved to the position shown in FIG. Although a position sensor for detecting the position shown in 11-22(B) is not provided, a position sensor for detecting the position at the position may be provided.

After each of the movable part 054AK002, movable part 054AK002A, and movable part 054AK002B operates to the position shown in FIG. It moves to the advanced position as shown in C) (in the case of normal operation). As shown in the figure, the movable part 054AK002 and the movable part 054AK002A move in the same direction, whereas the movable part 054AK002B moves in different directions. Therefore, since a plurality of movable parts operate, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, after moving to the advanced position, it is sufficient to perform a rattling motion in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and regarding the rattling motion, the movable portion 054AK002 and the movable portion 054AK002A rattle in the same direction, whereas the movable portion 054AK002A rattles in the same direction. The portion 054AK002B may rattling in different directions. Note that an advanced position sensor is provided at the advanced position portion of each movable part. Then, when it is determined that all the movable parts are located at the advanced position, it is determined that the first movable body 054AK001 is located at the advanced position, and the rattling operation is performed. In addition, even if all the movable parts are not located at the advanced position, the rattling operation is performed only for the movable parts determined to be located at the advanced position, and the movable parts determined not to be located at the advanced position are moved to the advanced position. You can.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the first movable body 054AK001 is rattled, an example is shown in which the first movable body 054AK001 is rattled in different directions depending on whether it is located at the advanced position or when it is located at intermediate position 1 and intermediate position 2. However, in any case of intermediate position 1, intermediate position 2, and advanced position, the first movable body 054AK001 may be rattled in a common direction, such as rattling in the direction of the initial position. According to this, control can be prevented from becoming complicated. Further, the setting value may be suggested depending on the direction and number of rattling motions. For example, the higher the set value, the greater the number of rattling movements. Also, for example, if there is a rattling motion in the direction of the advancing position, it will indicate the set value, and the number of times it will move will indicate the height of the set value, and if it is located at intermediate position 1, the expectation of a jackpot is low. However, the possibility that the setting value is suggested by the backlash movement may be increased (the possibility of the backlash movement in the direction of the advanced position may be made high). Furthermore, when a plurality of movable parts are provided, the setting value may be suggested by the number of movable parts that move loosely. According to this, the number of movable parts that move loosely can attract the attention of the players.

In addition, a movable lamp constituted by an LED is provided inside the movable part 054AK002 of the first movable body 054AK001, and the production control CPU 120 causes the movable lamp to emit light when the first movable body 054AK001 is operated. It suffices to emit light in a common manner both when performing normal operation and when performing standalone operation. Also, in the case of performing the rattling operation, the movable lamp may be caused to emit light in the same manner. According to this, after the first movable body 054AK001 is operated to the operating position by a single unit operation within the detection operation period, a rattling operation is performed, but even during the rattling operation, the movable body lamp is Since the first movable body 054AK001 emits light, it can be made to appear to the player that the first movable body 054AK001 is moving further in the direction of the advanced position, thereby improving the interest in the game. That is, it is possible to suggest that the movable body moves by the backlash motion, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Note that the light emission mode may be different depending on whether the normal operation is performed or the standalone operation is performed. According to this, it becomes possible for the player to easily visually recognize that the normal operation is being performed, so that it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In addition, when performing a rattling operation after performing a normal operation, the movable lamp is emitted in the same manner as during the normal operation, and when performing a rattling operation after performing a single-unit operation, the same manner as during the single-unit operation is performed. The movable lamp may be caused to emit light in the same manner. Note that, as in the output sound shown in FIG. 11-9, the light emission mode of the movable lamp may differ depending on the performance pattern. In that case, a common light emission mode may be used during normal operation and backlash operation, and during standalone operation and backlash operation. In addition, the production control CPU 120 only needs to output an output sound when the first movable body 054AK001 operates, and even when performing a rattling operation, it suffices to output the same output sound as during normal operation or single operation. .

Further, in the above embodiment, when the operation position is the advance position, if the first movable body 054AK001 reaches the advance position, which is the operation position, by a single operation within the detection effective period, then the player's Although an example has been shown in which a rattling motion is performed each time a motion is detected, this is just one example. For example, when the action position is the advance position, if the first movable body 054AK001 reaches the advance position, which is the action position, by a single motion within the detection valid period, the specific performance may be ended. Specifically, when it is determined No in step 054AKS049 of FIG. 11-11 and the operation position is the advanced position, the first movable body operation control process may be ended as is. According to this, it is possible to easily make the player recognize that the player has moved to the advance position.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the second movable body 054AK003 operates after the first movable body 054AK001 operates, that is, the second movable body 054AK003 operates as a set with the first movable body 054AK001. This is an example. The second movable body 054AK003 is not limited to being able to operate after the first movable body 054AK001 operates, and may be operable alone. That is, the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 may each be operable independently. In this case, since each operates independently, a situation where the first movable body 054AK001 is not located at the initial position when the second movable body 054AK003 operates is likely to occur. Since the movable body 054AK001 can be returned to the initial position and the second movable body 054AK003 can be operated, the movable body with a high priority can be operated reliably, and the operation of the movable body can be suitably controlled.

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

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

The movable body unit 109SG400 also includes a first movable body motor 109SG421 for operating the first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body motor 109SG422 for operating the second movable body 109SG402L, and a third movable body motor 109SG422 for operating the second movable body 109SG402L. It has a third movable body motor 109SG423 for operating the movable body 109SG402R. For this reason, the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R in this feature section 109SG can operate independently from the first movable body 109SG401. Furthermore, a movable body LED 109SG495 is built in a predetermined position of the first movable body 109SG401 (for example, an upper position of the first movable body 109SG401).

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

The second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R are moved to the retracted position (FIG. 11 11-24(A)) to a position adjacent to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401 (see FIG. 11-24(C)) which has moved to the production position.

In addition, in this characteristic part 109SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-24(A) to 11-24(C), the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R are all in the retracted position. The first state of the movable body unit 109SG400 is that the first movable body 109SG401 is in the suggested position, while the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R are in the retracted position. The state is the second state of the movable unit 109SG400, where the first movable body 109SG401 is located at the production position, and the first movable body 109SG401 where the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R are located at the production position. The state in which the movable body unit 109SG400 is located at the left and right adjacent positions is defined as the third state of the movable body unit 109SG400.

FIG. 11-25 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a variation pattern in this feature section 109SG. In this feature section 109SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected differs depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of pending memories.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-25, if the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table A, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table A to determine the variation pattern. PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-2 (super reach α1 jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-3 (super reach α2 jackpot fluctuation pattern), and PB1-4 (super reach β1 jackpot fluctuation pattern) and PB1-5 (Super Reach β2 jackpot fluctuation pattern).

In addition, if the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table A, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table A to change the variation pattern to PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot variation pattern) and PB1. -2 (Super Reach α1 jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-3 (Super Reach α2 jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-4 (Super Reach β1 jackpot fluctuation pattern), and PB1-5 (Super Reach β2 jackpot fluctuation pattern) Determine from.

As shown in FIG. 11-25, in jackpot variation pattern determination table A and jackpot variation pattern determination table B, the number of determination values assigned to PB1-1 is the same, while PB1-2, PB1 -3, the numbers of judgment values assigned to PB1-4 and PB1-5 are different. Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, 2 pieces are judged for PB1-1, 45 pieces are judged for PB1-2, 150 pieces are judged for PB1-3, 300 pieces are judged for PB1-4, and 500 pieces are judged for PB1-5. A value is assigned to each. On the other hand, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table B, there are 2 judgment values for PB1-1, 30 judgment values for PB1-2, 135 judgment values for PB1-3, 315 judgment values for PB1-4, and 515 judgment values for PB1-5. assigned to each. In other words, in this feature section 109SG, when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot, the variation pattern is the super reach β1, β2 variation pattern at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a non-probability variable jackpot. or PB1-5, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fluctuation pattern in the variable display.

In addition, if the variable display result is a small hit, select the special win fluctuation pattern determination table, and use the special win fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the fluctuation pattern as PC1-1 (special win fluctuation pattern). do. In other words, in this feature section 109SG, the variable display is performed using the same variation pattern when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot C and when the variable display result is a small win. It is difficult to specify whether the result is a variable jackpot C or a small hit.

In addition, if the variable display result is "Loss" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 2 or less, select the variation pattern determination table A for losses, and select the corresponding variation pattern judgment table A. Using variation pattern determination table A for misses, change the variation patterns to PA1-1 (non-reach variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach variation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α1 error variation pattern), and PA2. It is determined from -3 (a variation pattern in which super reach α2 is off), PA2-4 (a variation pattern in which super reach β1 is out), and PA2-5 (a variation pattern in which super reach β2 is out).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 3, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table B for the loss, and Using fluctuation pattern determination table B, change the fluctuation patterns to PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation pattern with non-reach deviance), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach deviance), PA2-2 (variation pattern with super reach α1 deviance), and PA2 It is determined from -3 (a variation pattern in which super reach α2 is off), PA2-4 (a variation pattern in which super reach β1 is out), and PA2-5 (a variation pattern in which super reach β2 is out).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 4, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss, and select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss. Using the variation pattern determination table C, change the variation patterns to PA1-3 (shortened variation pattern with non-reach deviation), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach deviation), PA2-2 (variation pattern with super reach α1 deviation), and PA2 It is determined from -3 (a variation pattern in which super reach α2 is off), PA2-4 (a variation pattern in which super reach β1 is out), and PA2-5 (a variation pattern in which super reach β2 is out).

In addition, if the variable display result is "miss" in the time saving state (high base state), select the variation pattern determination table D for failure, and change the fluctuation pattern to PA1-4 using the fluctuation pattern determination table D for failure. (Non-reach deviation pattern for time saving), PA2-1 (Normal reach deviation pattern), PA2-2 (Super reach α1 deviation pattern), PA2-3 (Super reach α2 deviation pattern), and PA2 -4 (a variation pattern in which super reach β1 is off) and PA2-5 (a variation pattern in which super reach β2 is out).

In other words, if the variable display result in this feature section 109SG is "off", the special figure is The rate at which variable display is executed is higher due to shortening variation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) whose variable display time is shorter than the normal non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1). This makes it possible to prevent the game from being delayed and shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a jackpot.

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

As shown in FIG. 11-25, as for the jackpot expectation of each variable display in this feature section 109SG, the jackpot expectation of super reach β2 is set highest, and henceforth, super reach β1, super reach α2 , Super Reach α1, Normal Reach, and Non-Reach are set to have higher jackpot expectations (Jackpot expectation in each variable display in this feature section 109SG: Super Reach β2 > Super Reach β1 > Super Reach α2 > Super Reach α1 >Normal Reach > Non-Reach).

In other words, if we pay attention to the variable display of Super Reach, this feature section 109SG can determine whether the ally character displayed as a battle effect (reach effect of Super Reach) is ally character A or ally character B. The expectation level of the jackpot differs depending on the combination of whether the enemy character displayed as the reach effect is enemy character A or enemy character B.

FIG. 11-26 is a flowchart showing the variable display performance process (step S172) in the performance control process process. In the variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 decreases each value of the process timer, variable display time timer, and variable display control timer by 1 (step 109SGS301, step 109SGS302, step 109SGS303). Further, if the variable display is a super reach variable display (step 109SGS303b; Y), the value of the movable body control timer is decremented by 1 (step 109SGS303c).

In addition, after executing step 109SGS303c, or when the super reach is not variable display (step 109SGS303b; N), the process advances to step 109SGS306.

In step 109SGS306, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step 109SGS307). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table to the process timer (step 109 SGS308). Further, the control state for the production device (production component) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. set next (step 109SGS309a). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the production device (for production (step 109SGS309b).

After executing the process of step 109SGS309a or step 109SGS309b, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display is a super reach variable display (step 109SGS309f).

If the variable display is a super reach variable display (step 109SGS309f; Y), it is further determined whether the movable body control timer has timed out (109SGS309g). If the movable body control timer has timed out (step 109SGS309g; Y), the first movable body motor 109SG421, the second movable body motor 109SG422, and the third movable body motor 109SG423 are driven according to the contents of the process data. (Step 109SGS309h). Then, the movable body control timer is reset (the second time is set in the movable body control timer again), and the process proceeds to step 109SGS310 (step 109SGS309i).

Note that if the variable display is not a super reach variable display (step 109SGS309f; N) and if the movable body control timer has not timed out (step 109SGS309g; N), the processes of step 109SGS309h and step 109SGS309i are executed. The process proceeds to step 109SGS310 without any processing.

Next, it is checked whether the variable display control timer has timed out (step 109SGS310). If the variable display control timer has timed out (step 109SGS310; Y), the production control CPU 120 displays the next display screen (33 ms from the time of the previous image update) during the variable display including the left-center right decorative pattern. The image data of the screen to be displayed after the elapsed time is created and written to a predetermined area of the VRAM (step 109SGS311). In this way, in the image display device 5, variable display control of decorative patterns and display control of other images (video display control) are realized. The display control unit 123 sends to the image display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. Output. In this way, on the image display device 5, the background image, character image, and decorative pattern in the variation of the decorative pattern are displayed. Also, the variable display control timer is reset to the first time (step 109SGS312).

Further, if the variable display control timer has not timed out (step 109SGS310; N), after executing step 109SGS312, the production control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display time timer has timed out (step 109SGS313). . If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 109SGS315). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is on (step 109SGS314; Y), the value of the production control process flag is set to the special symbol. It is updated to a value according to the waiting process (step S173) (step 109SGS315). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, once a pattern confirmation designation command is received, the control will stop the fluctuation, so for example, a fluctuation pattern designation command that indicates a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards, etc. Even in such a case, when the regular variable display time has elapsed (when the variable display of the special symbol ends), the variable display of the decorative symbol can be ended.

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

Next, the operation mode of each production device during the ready-to-reach production of super reach α1, super reach α2, super reach β1, and super reach β2 in the feature section 109SG will be explained. The presentation mode of the variable display will be explained based on FIGS. 11-27 to 11-30.

First, as shown in Figures 11-27 and 11-28, regarding the variable display of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, when the reach effect of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2 starts, the first enlarged display period , the character images displayed on the image display device 5 in the second enlarged display period and the third enlarged display period (for the reach effect of super reach α1, the ally character A and the enemy character A, and for the reach effect of super reach α2) If so, an enlarged display of friendly character A and enemy character B) is executed.

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

Note that in this feature section 109SG, the first enlarged display period, the second enlarged display period, and the third enlarged display period are all periods of the same length. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28, the difference between the display magnifications is the largest between the normal display magnification and the display magnification m1, and the difference between the display magnification m2 and the display magnification m3. is the smallest. That is, in this characteristic section 109SG, regarding the enlargement speed of the character image, the enlargement speed during the first enlarged display period is set to be the fastest, and the enlargement speed during the third enlarged display period is set to be the slowest (enlargement speed of character image: (first enlarged display period>second enlarged display period>third enlarged display period). Note that in the feature section 109SG, "the enlargement speed is fast" means that the enlargement rate of the image per unit time is large.

Thereafter, in this feature section 109SG, the period that combines the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period (the period in which the movable body motion suggestion effect is executed) is set as period T2, and the third enlarged display period and the character image The period including the predetermined period during which the display magnification is maintained at m3 may be referred to as period T3.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-27, during the reach effect of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, if the variable display result is a jackpot, from the end timing of period T3 to the end timing of the variable display. As a performance to notify that the variable display result is a jackpot, the first movable body 109SG401 is moved from the retreat position to the performance position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and third movable body 109SG402R are moved to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401. After moving the movable body unit 109SG400 to the close position (after changing the movable body unit 109SG400 from the first state to the third state), after a while, the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R are moved. A movable body motion effect A is executed to move the movable body unit 109SG400 to the retreat position (change the movable body unit 109SG400 from the third state to the first state).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-28, during the reach effects of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, if the variable display result is a failure, from the end timing of period T3 to the end timing of the variable display, By not operating the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R, a failure notification effect is executed to notify that the variable display result is a failure.

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

Also, during the reach effects of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, effect images are also displayed on the image display device 5 as movable body motion suggestion performance A and movable body motion performance A (only when the variable display result is a jackpot). .

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28, in the image display device 5, the first movable body is A movable body motion suggestion production A in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward 109SG401 at a speed V1 is executed.

Furthermore, if the variable display result is a jackpot, as part of the above-mentioned movable body motion effect A, a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed from the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed of V2 over a period T4. It moves (diffuses) toward the edge of the display device 5. Note that the absolute value of the speed V2 is greater than the absolute value of the speed V1. In other words, the movable body motion representation A in the main feature section 109SG is also a representation in which the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S moves faster than the movable body motion suggestion representation A.

Furthermore, during the reach effects of super reach α1 and super reach α2, the movable body LED 109SG495 also emits light. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 and 11-28, the movable LED 109SG495 operates during the period T2 (the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period) and during the period T3 (more precisely). The movable body LED 109SG495 is caused to emit light at the brightness C1 from the start timing of the first enlarged display period to the end timing of the third enlarged display period). Further, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the movable body LED 109SG495 is caused to emit light at a brightness C2 that is higher than the brightness C1 over a period T4.

Also, during the reach performance of Super Reach α1 and Super Reach α2, four types of performance sounds can be output from speakers 8L and 8R: BGM of music, SE (sound effects), action suggestion sound, and jackpot notification sound. The type of sound that is output varies depending on the time during the reach performance.

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

Also, like BGM, SE (sound effect) is a sound effect that is output from speakers 8L and 8R from the start of variable display, but unlike BGM, there is no period during which the output from speakers 8L and 8R is stopped. . In other words, the output of SE in the ready-to-win performance is executed over the entire ready-to-win performance.

The motion suggestion sound is a sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R as part of the movable body motion suggestion production A. In other words, the motion suggestion sound is output only during period T2, which is the execution period of movable body motion suggestion performance A, and is not output during other periods. The jackpot notification sound is a sound effect outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R as part of the movable body movement effect A. That is, the jackpot notification sound is output only during the period T4, which is the execution period of the movable body motion performance A when the variable display result becomes a jackpot, and is not output during other periods.

As shown in Figures 11-29 and 11-30, regarding the variable display of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2, when the reach effects of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2 are started, the first enlarged display period, Character images displayed on the image display device 5 in the second enlarged display period and the third enlarged display period (ally character B and enemy character A in the reach effect of super reach β1, and character images displayed in the reach effect of super reach β2) Enlarged display of friendly character B and enemy character B) is executed.

From now on, the enlarged display of the character image in the variable display of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2, the light emission mode of the movable body LED109SG495, the output of BGM, SE, action suggestion sound, and jackpot notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R are shown in Figure 11- Since this is the same mode as the variable display of super reach α1 and super reach α2 shown in FIGS. 27 and 11-28, the explanation will be omitted.

As shown in Figure 11-29, during the reach effect of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the variable display will be displayed from the end timing of period T3 to the end timing of the variable display. As a performance to notify that the display result is a jackpot, the first movable body 109SG401 is moved from the retreat position to the performance position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and third movable body 109SG402R are moved to positions close to the first movable body 109SG401. After moving (after changing the movable body unit 109SG400 from the first state to the third state), after a while, the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R are moved to their respective retracted positions. A movable body motion effect B is executed to move (change the movable body unit 109SG400 from the third state to the first state).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-30, during the reach effects of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2, if the variable display result is a failure, from the end timing of period T3 to the end timing of the variable display, By not operating the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R, a failure notification effect is executed to notify that the variable display result is a failure. The movable body performance B is a performance that is executed over a period T4, like the above-mentioned movable body performance A and the failure notification performance.

Also, during the reach effect of Super Reach β1 and Super Reach β2, as shown in FIGS. 11-29 and 11-30, over the aforementioned period T2 (first enlarged display period and second enlarged display period), A movable body motion suggestion performance B is executed in which the first movable body 109SG401 is repeatedly moved (reciprocated) between the retreat position and the suggested position. Note that the period T1 required for one reciprocating movement of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retracted position and the suggested position in the movable body motion suggestion performance B is shorter than the aforementioned period T3 ( Length of period T1 to period T4: period T4>period T2>period T3>period T1).

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

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

First, as shown in FIGS. 11-31(A) and 11-31(B), after a while after the variable display of any of Super Reach α1, Super Reach α2, Super Reach β1, and Super Reach β2 starts. , the decorative symbols displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R stop at a combination indicating reach. Then, when a predetermined period of time further passes in the reach state, if the variable display is the variable display of super reach α1, a battle performance between friendly character A and enemy character A is started as a reach performance (Figure 11-31 (C ) and FIG. 11-32 (A)), and if the variable display is the variable display of super reach α2, a battle performance between ally character A and enemy character B will start as a reach effect (see FIGS. 11-31 (D) and (See Figure 11-34 (A)), if the variable display is super reach β1, a battle performance between ally character B and enemy character A will start as a reach effect (see Figures 11-31 (E) and 11 -36 (A)), if the variable display is that of super reach β2, a battle effect between ally character B and enemy character B will start as a reach effect (see Figure 11-31 (F) and Figure 11- 38(A)).

In addition, at the start of these super reach reach performances, the decorative symbols displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed at the upper left and right ends of the display area of the image display device 5. The ornamental symbols that have been displayed in the display area 5Cni of the "middle" ornamental symbols are temporarily rendered invisible.

As shown in Figures 11-32 (A) and 11-32 (B), when reaching the second half of the battle performance that is the reach performance of Super Reach α1, as shown in Figure 11-32 (C), allies Display of a moving image in which character A attacks enemy character A is started. In the video, as shown in FIGS. 11-32(C) to 11-32(F), during the aforementioned first enlarged display period, second enlarged display period, and third enlarged display period, ally character A In a scene where a melee attack is to be applied to enemy character A, images of friendly character A and enemy character A are enlarged and displayed.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period (FIGS. 11-32(D) to 11-32(F)), the images of the friendly character A and the enemy character A are displayed first on the image display device 5. It is displayed with lower contrast than before the enlarged display period (Figures 11-32 (A) to 11-32 (C)), and the images of friendly character A and enemy character A, which have low contrast, are overlapped. , an image in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1 (movable body motion suggestion effect A) is displayed. At this time, the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S is displayed with the same contrast as before the first enlarged display period. It is now easier to recognize the movement towards the target.

Further, during the first enlarged display period to the third enlarged display period, the movable body LED 109SG495 provided on the first movable body 109SG401 emits light at the brightness C1.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-32(E) to 11-32(F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the friendly character A and the enemy character A are displayed at a display magnification of m3 for a predetermined period. Display at. Note that during the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 does not emit light.

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

Furthermore, at this time, the first movable body 109SG401 moves from the retracted position to the production position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R move to positions close to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401 that has moved to the production position. (The movable unit 109SG400 changes from the first state to the third state). In other words, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed behind the first movable body 109SG401, and the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed moving toward the edge of the image display device 5 at the speed V2. Ru.

Thereafter, after the operation of each movable body ends (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 ends, the first movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state. A video in which the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to their respective evacuation positions is completed, and the attack of the ally character A hits the enemy character A on the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. is displayed, and it is announced that the jackpot gaming state is being controlled. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) as numerical values corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is a jackpot. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

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

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a failure, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 (J) and 11-33 (K), as a failure notification effect, the attack of the enemy character A is displayed on the image display device 5 as an ally. A display of an action in which the character A is hit and the ally character is defeated is executed, and it is reported that the jackpot game state is not controlled (that the game is a loss). At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) are displayed at a low speed (Fig. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of jackpot shown in 11-33 (I), it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

As shown in Figures 11-34 (A) and 11-34 (B), when reaching the latter half of the battle performance (reach performance) as a reach performance of Super Reach α2, as shown in Figure 11-34 (C) , the display of a moving image in which friendly character A attacks enemy character B begins. In the video, as shown in FIGS. 11-34(C) to 11-34(F), during the aforementioned first enlarged display period, second enlarged display period, and third enlarged display period, ally character A In a scene where a melee attack is to be applied to enemy character B, images of friendly character A and enemy character B are enlarged and displayed.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period (FIGS. 11-34(D) to 11-34(F)), the images of the friendly character A and the enemy character B are displayed first on the image display device 5. It is displayed with lower contrast than before the enlarged display period (Figures 11-34 (A) to 11-34 (C)), and the images of friendly character A and enemy character B, which have low contrast, are overlapped. , an image in which a plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S move toward the first movable body 109SG401 at a speed V1 (movable body motion suggestion effect A) is displayed. At this time, the star-shaped effect image 109SG005S is displayed with the same contrast as before the first enlarged display period. It is now easier to recognize the movement towards the target.

Further, during the first enlarged display period to the third enlarged display period, the movable body LED 109SG495 provided on the first movable body 109SG401 emits light at the brightness C1.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-34(F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the friendly character A and the enemy character B are displayed at the display magnification m3 for a predetermined period. Note that during the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 does not emit light.

As shown in FIG. 11-35 (G) to FIG. 11-35 (I), if the variable display result is a jackpot, as a movable body movement effect A, ally character A and enemy character An explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed overlapping the image of character B, and a plurality of star-shaped images are displayed so as to move from the center of the image display device 5 toward the edge of the image display device 5 at a speed V2. Effect image 109SG005S is displayed.

Furthermore, at this time, the first movable body 109SG401 moves from the retracted position to the production position, and the second movable body 109SG402L and the third movable body 109SG402R move to positions close to the left and right of the first movable body 109SG401 that has moved to the production position. (The movable unit 109SG400 changes from the first state to the third state). In other words, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed behind the first movable body 109SG401, and the plurality of star-shaped effect images 109SG005S are displayed moving toward the edge of the image display device 5 at the speed V2. Ru.

Thereafter, after the operation of each movable body ends (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 ends, the first movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state. A video in which the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to their respective evacuation positions is completed, and the attack of the ally character A hits the enemy character B on the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. is displayed, and it is announced that the jackpot gaming state is being controlled. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) as numerical values corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is a jackpot. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

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

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a failure, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (J) and 11-35 (K), as a failure notification effect, the attack of the enemy character B is displayed on the image display device 5 as an ally. A display of an action in which the character A is hit and the ally character is defeated is executed, and it is reported that the jackpot game state is not controlled (that the game is a loss). At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) are displayed at a low speed (Fig. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of jackpot shown in 11-33 (I), it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

As shown in Figures 11-36 (A) and 11-36 (B), when reaching the latter half of the battle performance (reach performance) as the reach performance of Super Reach β1, as shown in Figure 11-36 (C) Then, a moving image of friendly character B attacking enemy character A is started to be displayed. In the video, as shown in FIGS. 11-36(C) to 11-36(F), during the aforementioned first enlarged display period, second enlarged display period, and third enlarged display period, ally character B In a scene where a melee attack is to be applied to enemy character A, images of friendly character B and enemy character A are displayed in an enlarged manner.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period, the movement of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retracted position and the suggested position is repeatedly executed as the movable body motion suggestion effect B (the movable body unit The change from the first state to the second state and the change from the second state to the first state of the 109SG 400 are repeatedly executed).

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

Further, during the first enlarged display period to the third enlarged display period, the movable body LED 109SG495 provided on the first movable body 109SG401 emits light at the brightness C1.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-36(F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, the friendly character B and the enemy character A are displayed at the display magnification m3 for a predetermined period. Note that during the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 does not emit light.

As shown in FIG. 11-37 (G) to FIG. 11-37 (I), if the variable display result is a jackpot, as a movable body motion effect B, ally character B and enemy character An explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed overlapping the character A image.

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

Thereafter, after the operation of each movable body ends (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 ends, the first movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state. A video in which the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to their respective evacuation positions is completed, and the attack of the ally character B hits the enemy character A on the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. is displayed, and it is announced that the jackpot gaming state is being controlled. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) as numerical values corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is a jackpot. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

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

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a failure, as shown in FIGS. 11-37 (J) and 11-37 (K), as a failure notification effect, the attack of the enemy character A is displayed on the image display device 5 as an ally. A display of an action in which the character B is hit and the ally character is defeated is executed, and a notification is made that the jackpot game state is not controlled (that the game is a loss). At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) are displayed at a low speed (Fig. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of jackpot shown in 11-33 (I), it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

As shown in Figures 11-38 (A) and 11-38 (B), when reaching the latter half of the battle performance (reach performance) as the reach performance of Super Reach β2, as shown in Figure 11-38 (C) , the display of a moving image in which friendly character B attacks enemy character B begins. In the video, as shown in FIGS. 11-38(C) to 11-38(F), during the first enlarged display period, second enlarged display period, and third enlarged display period, ally character B In a scene where a melee attack is to be applied to enemy character B, images of friendly character B and enemy character B are enlarged and displayed.

In particular, in the first enlarged display period and the second enlarged display period, the movement of the first movable body 109SG401 between the retracted position and the suggested position is repeatedly executed as the movable body motion suggestion effect B (the movable body unit The change from the first state to the second state and the change from the second state to the first state of the 109SG 400 are repeatedly executed).

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

Further, during the first enlarged display period to the third enlarged display period, the movable body LED 109SG495 provided on the first movable body 109SG401 emits light at the brightness C1.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-38(F), when the third enlarged display period has elapsed, friendly character B and enemy character B are displayed at display magnification m3 for a predetermined period. Note that during the predetermined period, the movable body LED 109SG495 does not emit light.

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

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

Thereafter, after the operation of each movable body ends (after the movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state), after the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 ends, the first movable body unit 109SG400 changes from the third state to the first state. A video in which the movement of the body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R to their respective evacuation positions is completed, and the attack of the ally character B hits the enemy character B on the image display device 5, and the ally character A wins. is displayed, and it is announced that the jackpot gaming state is being controlled. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) as numerical values corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is a jackpot. After moving at high speed from the back side to the front side of the device 5, it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

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

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a failure, as shown in FIGS. 11-39 (J) and 11-39 (K), as a failure notification effect, the attack of the enemy character B is displayed on the image display device 5 as an ally. A display of an action in which the character B is hit and the ally character is defeated is executed, and a notification is made that the jackpot game state is not controlled (that the game is a loss).
At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in each "right" decorative pattern display area 5C) are displayed at a low speed (Fig. After moving from above the image display device 5 at a speed lower than that at the time of jackpot shown in 11-33 (I), it swings and stops at the center of the image display device 5.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature section 109SG displays the explosion effect image 109SG005B on the image display device 5 while the movable body motion suggestion effect B is being executed, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 to 11-39. On the other hand, while the movable body motion effect B is being executed, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed on the image display device 5, so the display of the explosion effect image 109SG005B changes the image of the friendly character or enemy character during the reach effect. The effect of the movable body movement performance B by the enlarged display and the movable bodies (first movable body 109SG401, second movable body 109SG402L, and third movable body 109SG402R) can be made more noticeable, so that the game enjoyment can be improved.

In other words, the gaming machine according to the feature section 109SG is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 109SG401, a second movable body 109SG402L, a third movable body 109SG402R) that is movably provided,
A specific performance that notifies the performance result by operating the movable body (for example, movable body motion performance A or movable body motion performance B), and repeatedly moves the movable body before the specific performance is executed. Suggestive effects that suggest that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, movable body movement suggestion effect A or movable body movement suggestion effect B), and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 (a part that executes the variable display processing shown in 11-26);
Equipped with
The performance execution means is
When executing the suggestion effect, the effect image for the movable body is not displayed, while when executing the specific effect, the effect image for the movable body is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 to 11-39). As shown, while the movable body motion suggestion production B is executed, the explosion effect image 109SG005B is not displayed on the image display device 5, while the explosion effect image 109SG005B is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the movable body motion production B. ),
A specific image is displayed while the above-mentioned suggestive effect is being executed, and the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 and 11-38, during the reach effect of super reach β1) If so, ally character B and enemy character A will be displayed, and ally character B and enemy character A will be enlarged and displayed, and if super reach β2 is in reach effect, ally character B and enemy character B will be (The part where the friendly character B and enemy character B are enlarged and displayed)
When the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed, an effect image for the specific image can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 and 11-38, the image display device 5, the part that displays the effect image 109SG005X),
The specific image includes a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image, and is in an advantageous state when the first specific image is displayed and when the second specific image is displayed. (For example, as shown in Figure 11-25, the variable display of Super Reach β2, in which ally character B and enemy character B are displayed during the reach performance, (The part where the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is higher than the variable display of super reach β1 where enemy character A is displayed),
The control cycle of the movable body by the effect execution means is different from the update cycle of the specific image and the effect image (for example, the movement control cycle of the first movable body 109SG401, the second movable body 109SG402L, and the third movable body 109SG402R is 1 ms, whereas the update period of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is 33 ms),
It is characterized by

According to this feature, it is possible to make the enlarged display of a specific image and the effect movement of the movable body even more conspicuous by using the effect image, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 054AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature part 054AK is:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) capable of playing games,
a first position, and a movable body (for example, a first movable body 054AK001) that can move to at least a second position different from the first position;
A movable body control means (for example, a production control CPU 120 that executes motion processing) that controls the motion of the movable body;
A performance control means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that executes the first movable body operation control process in step 054AKS032) capable of transmitting information for operating the movable body to the movable body control means according to the performance result. ,
The movable body control means controls the operation of the movable body based on the information transmitted from the production control means (for example, executes an operation according to a command in the operation process in FIGS. 11-13),
The performance control means is
first information for moving the movable body from the first position to the second position;
and second information that causes the movable body to move from a predetermined position in a predetermined direction and then return to the predetermined position multiple times (for example, a first normal operation command and a rattling operation command can be transmitted). ),
The movable body control means includes:
If the movable body is in the first position when the second information is received, no operation control is performed based on the second information (for example, if Yes is determined in step 054AKS072, no operation processing is performed). ),
If the movable body is in the second position when receiving the second information, perform operation control based on the second information (for example, execute the process of step 054AKS073);
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform operation control according to the type of information and the position of the movable body, and it is possible to suitably control the operation of the movable body.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The movable body control means performs operation control based on the second information even when the movable body is at a third position different from the first position and the second position when receiving the second information. (For example, make the play move at intermediate position 1 and intermediate position 2, etc.)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform rattling motions at a plurality of positions, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The movable body includes a plurality of movable parts, and the movable parts operate in different directions (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-22(C), the movable part 054AK002 and the movable part 054AK002A move in the same direction. , the movable part 054AK002B moves in different directions, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, the plurality of movable parts operate, thereby making it possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
The movable body control means performs operation control based on the second information even when the movable body is at a third position different from the first position and the second position when receiving the second information. (For example, make the play move at intermediate position 1 and intermediate position 2, etc.)
The direction in which the movable body operates in the operation control based on the second information is the same when the movable body is in the second position and in the third position (for example, intermediate position 1, intermediate position 2, and in both cases, the first movable body 054AK001 is rattled in the direction of the initial position),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent control from becoming complicated.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The movable body control means includes:
Even when the movable body is at a third position different from the first position and the second position when the second information is received, operation control is performed based on the second information (for example, when the movable body is at a third position different from the first position and the second position). (e.g., causing the rattling movement even in position 2),
When the movable body control means specifies that the movable body has moved to the third position, the operation is controlled based on the second information (for example, when the first movable body 054AK001 is moved to the initial position due to the drive motor being driven). (e.g., causing a rattling movement when it is determined that the object is not in the correct position),
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According to such a configuration, since the movable body is rattled in a highly reliable state, reliability of the motion can be ensured.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
Further comprising a detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, etc.) capable of detecting the player's movement during the detection validity period,
The performance control means moves the movable body from the first position to the second position in the second position direction based on the detection means detecting the player's movement during the detection validity period. unit motion information that causes a motion of a unit motion amount smaller than the amount of motion to be transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, executing the process of step 054AKS046),
The movable body control means includes:
Based on the first information, control is performed to accelerate the movable body to reach a first speed and move the movable body in the direction of the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A), In the case of normal operation, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated),
Based on the unit motion information, the movable body is moved by the unit motion amount in the direction of the second position at a second speed slower than the first speed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(B), In the case of single-unit operation, it is operated at a second speed that is slower than the first speed, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, the control load is suppressed by moving the movable body in small steps without accelerating it, preventing the drive motor from stepping out, and reducing the possibility of malfunctions occurring in the operation of the movable body. can be reduced.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The movable body control means accelerates the movable body to the first speed based on the first information and then decelerates the movable body before reaching the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A), When operating the first movable body 054AK001 normally, after accelerating to the first speed, the operating speed of the first movable body 054AK001 is decelerated before reaching the advanced position, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load when stopping the movable body at the advanced position, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to reaction and from malfunction of the movable body.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (6) or (7) above,
The performance control means transmits the unit motion information multiple times based on the detection means detecting the player's motion multiple times, and transmits the unit motion information after the movable body reaches the second position. Do not transmit information (for example, if the operation position is an advanced position, if the advanced position is reached within the detection validity period, do not transmit a single operation command, etc.)
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According to such a configuration, unnecessary control is suppressed, so that irregular operations can be prevented.

(9) In the gaming machine described in any one of (6) to (8) above,
When moving the movable body from a position other than the first position to the first position, the movable body is accelerated to the first speed and operated (for example, even when the first movable body 054AK001 is operated normally, it is not operated singly. In this case, when performing a retreat operation to return the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position, the first movable body 054AK001 is accelerated to the first speed and moved to the initial position, etc.)
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According to such a configuration, the movable body can be smoothly retracted to the initial position.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 055AK)
The feature section 054AK includes the following feature section 055AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to feature part 055AK is:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) capable of playing games,
a detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, etc.) capable of detecting the player's movement during the detection validity period;
a first position, and a movable body (for example, a first movable body 054AK001) that can move to at least a second position different from the first position;
A movable body control means (for example, a production control CPU 120 that executes motion processing) that controls the motion of the movable body;
Performance control means capable of executing a specific performance and transmitting information for operating the movable body to the movable body control means according to the performance result of the specific performance (for example, the first movable body operation control process of step 054AKS032) A production control CPU 120, etc.),
The movable body control means controls the operation of the movable body based on the information transmitted from the production control means (for example, executes an operation according to a command in the operation process in FIGS. 11-13),
According to the performance result of the specific performance, the movable to a plurality of result positions in the specific performance includes a third position between the first position and the second position and a fourth position different from the third position. Move the body (for example, move to intermediate position 1 or intermediate position 2 as the operating position),
Based on the detection means detecting the player's movement during the detection valid period before moving the movable body to the result position in the specific production, the movable body moves toward the second position. It is possible to execute a unit operation for a unit operation amount smaller than the amount of movement from the first position to the second position multiple times (for example, it is possible to execute the process of step 054AKS079),
The performance control means is
Based on the fact that the detection means detects a player's movement during the detection validity period in the specific production, unit motion information for causing the movable body to make the unit motion is transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, in step 054AKS051). processing, etc.),
If the movable body has not reached the result position when the detection validity period in the specific performance has elapsed, a difference amount corresponding to the difference between the result position and the amount of movement made by the unit movement. transmitting differential motion information that causes the motion to be performed to the movable body control means (for example, executing the process of step 054 AKS054, etc.);
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the operation can be controlled according to the position of the movable body, and the operation of the movable body can be suitably controlled.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The performance control means moves the movable body from a predetermined position to a predetermined direction when the detection means detects a movement of the player during the detection valid period after the movable body reaches the result position in the specific performance. transmitting information to the movable body control means for returning the movable body to the predetermined position after the movement (for example, executing the process of step 054AKS046);
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest that the movable body moves by the rattling motion, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) The gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
further comprising a light emitting means (such as a movable lamp),
If the detection means detects a movement of the player during the detection valid period after the movable body reaches the result position in the specific performance, the detection means detects the movement of the player in the same manner as when the movable body is operated by the unit motion. cause the light emitting means to emit light (for example, cause the movable lamp to emit light in the same manner as when operating alone even during backlash operation),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest that the movable body moves by the rattling motion, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The detection means disables the detection of the player's motion during the motion of the movable body (for example, if it is determined as Yes in step 054AKS042, the first movable body motion control process is terminated);
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According to such a configuration, control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
If the movable body reaches the specific result position during the detection validity period, the specific effect is ended (for example, if the action position is the advanced position, if it is determined No in step 054AKS049, the first movable body is (such as ending operation control processing),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily make the player recognize that the player has moved to the advance position.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The effect control means is capable of transmitting first information that causes the movable body to move from the first position to the second position (for example, executes the process of step 054AKS046),
The movable body control means includes:
Based on the first information, control is performed to accelerate the movable body to reach a first speed and move the movable body in the direction of the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A), In the case of normal operation, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated),
Based on the unit motion information, the movable body is moved by the unit motion amount in the direction of the second position at a second speed slower than the first speed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(B), In the case of single-unit operation, it is operated at a second speed that is slower than the first speed, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, the control load is suppressed by moving the movable body in small steps without accelerating it, preventing the drive motor from stepping out, and reducing the possibility of malfunctions occurring in the operation of the movable body. can be reduced.

(7) The gaming machine described in (6) above,
The movable body control means accelerates the movable body to the first speed based on the first information and then decelerates the movable body before reaching the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A), When operating the first movable body 054AK001 normally, after accelerating to the first speed, the operating speed of the first movable body 054AK001 is decelerated before reaching the advanced position, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load when stopping the movable body at the advanced position, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to reaction and from malfunction of the movable body.

(8) The gaming machine described in (6) or (7) above,
The performance control means transmits the unit motion information multiple times based on the detection means detecting the player's motion multiple times, and transmits the unit motion information after the movable body reaches the second position. Do not transmit information (for example, if the operation position is an advanced position, if the advanced position is reached within the detection validity period, do not transmit a single operation command, etc.)
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According to such a configuration, unnecessary control is suppressed, so that irregular operations can be prevented.

(9) In the gaming machine described in any one of (6) to (8) above,
When moving the movable body from a position other than the first position to the first position, the movable body is accelerated to the first speed and operated (for example, even when the first movable body 054AK001 is operated normally, it is not operated singly. In this case, when performing a retreat operation to return the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position, the first movable body 054AK001 is accelerated to the first speed and moved to the initial position, etc.)
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According to such a configuration, the movable body can be smoothly retracted to the initial position.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 056AK)
The feature section 054AK includes the following feature section 056AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to feature part 056AK is:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) capable of playing games,
a first movable body (for example, a first movable body 054AK001, etc.) capable of moving to a first position and a second position different from the first position;
a second movable body (for example, a second movable body 054AK003, etc.) capable of moving to a third position and a fourth position different from the third position;
A movable body control means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that executes motion processing) that controls the operations of the first movable body and the second movable body;
Performance control means capable of transmitting information for operating the first movable body or the second movable body to the movable body control means according to the performance result (for example, the first movable body operation control process in step 054AKS032 or the first movable body operation control process in step 054AKS034). (2) a performance control CPU 120 that executes a movable body movement control process,
The movable body control means controls the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body based on the information transmitted from the production control means (for example, in response to a command in the motion processing in FIGS. 11-13). (e.g. perform an action),
When the first movable body moves to the second position, the second movable body is not in the third position, and when the second movable body moves to the fourth position, the first movable body In the case where the first movable body and the second movable body are not in the first position, there is a possibility that the first movable body and the second movable body may interfere with each other (for example, the first movable body 054AK001 and the second movable body 054AK003 interfere with each other),
The performance control means is
first information (for example, a first normal operation command, etc.) for moving the first movable body from the first position to the second position;
second information (for example, a second normal operation command, etc.) for moving the second movable body from the third position to the fourth position;
third information for moving the first movable body from a position different from the first position to the first position (for example, a first evacuation operation command, etc.);
fourth information (for example, a second evacuation operation command, etc.) that causes the second movable body to move from a position different from the third position to the third position;
can be transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, executing a first movable body motion control process or a second movable body motion control process),
If the first movable body is not in the first position when the second movable body is moved from the third position to the fourth position, transmit the second information after transmitting the third information ( In the process of step 054AKS067, the operation process is executed together with the first evacuation operation command, the first movable body 054AK001 is returned to the initial position, and then the process of step 054AKS065 is executed, etc.)
If the second movable body is not in the third position when the first movable body is moved from the first position to the second position, the first information is not transmitted (for example, in step 054AKS041, the first movable body is moved from the first position to the second position). When operating the body 054AK001, if it is determined that the second movable body 054AK003 is not located at the initial position, the first movable body operation control process is terminated, etc.)
It is characterized by

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

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
It can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, it can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state),
When the second movable body operates, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first movable body operates. It only works when the pattern 1 is executed, and the performance pattern of pattern 1 is a guaranteed jackpot performance pattern, etc.)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the priority of the movable body that operates when the degree of advantage is high, and to visually recognize that the degree of advantage is high.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The time it takes for the second movable body to move from the third position to the fourth position is longer than the time it takes for the first movable body to move from the first position to the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in 11-14(A), during the operation period from the initial position to the advancing position (the period of advancing the first movable body and advancing the second movable body shown in the figure), the second movable body is more active than the first movable body 054AK001. 054AK003 is longer),
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According to such a configuration, even if the second movable body is operated after the first movable body is moved to the initial position, the second movable body can be suitably operated without interfering with the performance period. .

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
The second movable body waits at the fourth position after moving from the third position to the fourth position, and the waiting time is such that the first movable body moves from the second position to the first position. The waiting period for the second movable body 054AK003 is longer than the time it takes to return to the position (for example, as shown in Figure 11-14(A), the waiting period for the second movable body 054AK003 is longer than the time for retracting the first movable body 054AK001 from the advanced position to the initial position. Such),
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According to such a configuration, even if the second movable body is operated after the first movable body is moved to the initial position, the second movable body can be suitably operated without interfering with the performance period. .

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The first movable body operates more frequently than the second movable body (for example, the first movable body 054AK001 operates more frequently than the second movable body 054AK003),
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According to such a configuration, a feeling of specialness can be given by giving higher priority to movable bodies that operate less frequently and causing them to operate.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
Further comprising a detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, etc.) capable of detecting the player's movement during the detection validity period,
The performance control means moves the first movable body from the first position to the second position in the second position direction based on the detection means detecting the player's movement during the detection validity period. unit motion information that causes the movable body to perform a motion with a unit motion amount smaller than the movement amount of can be transmitted to the movable body control means (for example, by executing the process of step 054AKS046),
The movable body control means includes:
Based on the first information, the first movable body is controlled to accelerate to reach a first speed, and the first movable body is moved in the direction of the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A) As shown, in the case of normal operation, it is accelerated to the first speed and operated),
Based on the second information, the first movable body is moved by the unit movement amount in the direction of the second position at a second speed slower than the first speed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(B) (In the case of single-unit operation, it is operated at a second speed that is slower than the first speed, etc.)
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According to such a configuration, the control load is suppressed by moving the movable body in small steps without accelerating it, preventing the drive motor from stepping out, and reducing the possibility of malfunctions occurring in the operation of the movable body. can be reduced.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The movable body control means accelerates the movable body to the first speed based on the first information and then decelerates the movable body before reaching the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21(A), When operating the first movable body 054AK001 normally, after accelerating to the first speed, the operating speed of the first movable body 054AK001 is decelerated before reaching the advanced position, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load when stopping the movable body at the advanced position, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to reaction and from malfunction of the movable body.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (6) or (7) above,
The performance control means transmits the unit motion information a plurality of times based on the detection means detecting the player's motion a plurality of times, and after the first movable body reaches the second position, Do not transmit unit operation information (for example, if the operation position is an advance position, if the advance position is reached within the detection validity period, do not transmit a unit operation command, etc.)
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According to such a configuration, unnecessary control is suppressed, so that irregular operations can be prevented.

(9) In the gaming machine described in any one of (6) to (8) above,
When moving the movable body from a position other than the first position to the first position, the movable body is accelerated to the first speed and operated (for example, even when the first movable body 054AK001 is operated normally, it is not operated singly. In this case, when performing a retreat operation to return the first movable body 054AK001 to the initial position, the first movable body 054AK001 is accelerated to the first speed and moved to the initial position, etc.)
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According to such a configuration, the movable body can be smoothly retracted to the initial position.

(Relationship with other characteristic parts, etc.)
In the gaming machine according to the characteristic part 054AK, when the first movable body 054AK001 is rattling, a specific image is displayed as in the gaming machine according to the characteristic part 109SG, and the specific image is gradually enlarged and displayed. When an image is gradually enlarged and displayed, an effect image for the specific image may be displayed. In addition, as a performance different from the specific performance in the gaming machine related to the feature section 054AK, the movable body motion suggestion performance A, the movable body motion suggestion performance B, the movable body motion performance A and the movable body motion performance B in the characteristic section 109SG are executed. It may be possible.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 and each characteristic part and modification described in the above basic explanation, the transition to the time saving state (high base state) is always in the jackpot state or small win state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 operates. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the present invention is not limited to this example. When a time-saving symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the time-saving state (high base state) may be made without operating the special variable winning ball device 7.

In addition, as the above-mentioned time-saving symbols, these time-saving symbols may be part of the winning symbol or may be a part of the small winning symbol.

In addition, when performing lottery processing related to the derivation display of time-saving symbols, the lottery may be performed using special random numbers for the time-saving symbol lottery, or lottery random numbers for losing symbols or jackpot symbols may be used for these lottery processing. The lottery may be performed using other random numbers for performing a lottery, such as a lottery random number for small winning symbols, a random number for jackpot lottery determination, a lottery random number for a falling lottery.

Further, these time-saving symbols may be of a plurality of types, and may be used in combination with a combination of symbols displayed as other symbols, such as small winning symbols and losing symbols. In this case, whether or not to shift to the time saving state may be determined based on the small winning symbols used together. However, when the time saving symbol is won, there is no further lottery to determine whether or not there will be a transition to the time saving state, nor will there be a lottery to determine the number of time reductions.

In addition, when drawing a time-saving symbol, if the setting value can be changed, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol does not change according to the setting value, that is, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol at all setting values. are the same, but the lottery probabilities of these time-saving symbols may be different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

In addition, regarding the timing of obtaining random numbers when drawing time-saving symbols, whether using a special random number or another random number, the starting opening (first starting winning opening), It is sufficient to win at the time of winning in the second starting prize opening).

In addition, for winnings when drawing time-saving symbols, if special random numbers (time-saving random numbers) are used, the winning value is the lottery result using the dedicated random numbers (time-saving random numbers), and the small winning symbol is used in the time-saving symbol lottery. When using random numbers, the random number of a specific small winning symbol can be used as the winning value, and when the random number for the fall lottery judgment value is used for the time saving symbol lottery, the random number for the fall lottery judgment value can be used as the winning value. For example, a time saving area may be provided inside the special variable prize winning ball device 7, and the passage of the game ball through the time saving area may be regarded as a winning of the time saving symbol.

In addition, when drawing time-saving symbols using structures, when the small winning symbol is used in conjunction with the time-saving symbol, the variable number of times the time-saving state is displayed (time-saving number) is set so that it does not change depending on whether or not the time-saving area is passed. Make it.

In addition, regarding winning when a time-saving symbol is drawn, if a winning symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery, a specific losing symbol random number is used as the winning value, and if a jackpot symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery, a specific winning symbol is used as the winning value. The jackpot symbol random number value can be used as the winning value. However, if these random numbers are used as winning values, performance other than the jackpot probability will vary depending on the settings, so this is only possible if the set values cannot be changed.

Moreover, the determination timing of the lottery result of the time-saving symbol may be executed at the timing after the jackpot determination. In addition, the time-saving symbol lottery is not executed in the time-saving state (high base) or in the high probability state, but only in the low probability low base state, no matter which random number is used for the lottery. . However, if the time saving symbol is derived and displayed in a time saving state, even if the number of time saving times is reset or the lottery is not selected, this may be determined for each gaming machine.

Further, the number of time saving times when the time saving symbols are derived and displayed can be a plurality of predetermined times depending on the winning value (symbol) and each gaming state. Further, the time-saving granting conditions can be made different for each time-saving symbol.

In addition, when the number of time-saving symbols differs depending on the time-saving symbol, the lottery for distributing the time-saving symbol can be changed between the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2.

Further, even when the same time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of time-savings awarded may be different depending on the gaming state at that time. However, it is required to be predetermined for the gaming state.

Moreover, a lottery result of "time saving number of times" can be included as a lottery result of a time saving symbol in a low probability low base state.

In addition, a drawing lottery for the time-saving end symbol (time-saving end lottery) may be executed, and the number of time-saving times may be set as the number of times after the time-saving start until the time-saving end symbol is derived and displayed, or until a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. In other words, the number of time reductions may not be set, but may be unlimited in principle.

Further, the number of times of time saving and the granting conditions may be different between the time saving state controlled by the time saving symbol and the time saving state controlled by the occurrence of a jackpot.
Further, when the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the timing at which the time-saving state is controlled is when the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol has elapsed. However, in the case where a small winning symbol random number is used for the lottery of time saving symbols, and when the small winning is won and the time saving state is to be entered, the end of the small winning operation is the timing at which the time saving state is controlled.

Further, in the case of a lottery using a structure, the timing at which the time saving state is controlled is the timing at which the operation of the structure ends in a game state in which the structure is operated (for example, a small winning state).
In addition, in the case of a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability low base state for a predetermined variable display number of times after hitting a jackpot (so-called fixed number fixed variable display machine (ST machine)), the high probability low base state is controlled when the gaming hall opens. After the high probability low base state is finished after variable display has been performed a predetermined number of times, the time saving state may be controlled.

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

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Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player ,
a first movable body capable of moving to a first position and a second position different from the first position;
a second movable body capable of moving to a third position and a fourth position different from the third position;
movable body control means for controlling operations of the first movable body and the second movable body;
performance control means capable of transmitting information for operating the first movable body or the second movable body to the movable body control means according to the performance result,
The movable body control means controls the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body based on the information transmitted from the production control means,
When the second movable body is not in the third position when the first movable body moves to the second position, and when the second movable body moves to the fourth position, the first movable body is not in the first position, the first movable body and the second movable body may interfere,
When the second movable body operates, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first movable body operates,
The performance control means is
first information for moving the first movable body from the first position to the second position;
second information for moving the second movable body from the third position to the fourth position;
third information that causes the first movable body to move from a position different from the first position to the first position;
and fourth information for moving the second movable body from a position different from the third position to the third position, to the movable body control means,
If the first movable body is not at the first position when moving the second movable body from the third position to the fourth position, transmitting the second information after transmitting the third information;
If the second movable body is not in the third position when the first movable body is moved from the first position to the second position, the first information and the fourth information are not transmitted;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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