JP2018158160A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the gaming interest.
A game board 2 having an opening 2A is provided, and a movable body (board movable bodies 15k, 16k) visible from the opening 2A is installed in the game board 2, and the movable body is a game board. 2 has protrusions (first protrusions 152k, 162k, second protrusions 153k, 163k) that can protrude further forward than the front surface of 2. The movable body has a main body portion (main body portions 151k, 161k) for storing the protruding portion in addition to the protruding portion, and the protruding portion can protrude from the state stored in the main body portion. .
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Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a big hit on the condition that a game ball enters the start opening, and when the determination is made, variable display of symbols is performed. The result of determination is notified by variable display of symbols. When a specific symbol such as a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of symbols, the game state such as a jackpot game is controlled to be advantageous to the player. And while the variable display of the symbol is performed, the fluctuating effect is performed. Further, when the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, an effect corresponding to the game state is performed.

  Here, a gaming machine that operates a movable device in a production in accordance with a fluctuating production or an advantageous gaming state has been proposed (see Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the movable device moves along the display surface of the image display device.

JP 2016-26777 A

  However, there is still room for improvement with regard to gaming machines that perform effects using a movable device in order to improve game entertainment.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. In other words, the problem is to provide a new gaming machine with improved gaming interest.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine having a gaming board having an opening formed therein,
The game board is provided with a movable body visible from the opening,
The movable body has a protrusion that can protrude forward from the front surface of the game board.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board unit with which the same gaming machine is provided. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 2. It is a front view of indicator provided with the game machine. It is explanatory drawing explaining a mode that the board movable apparatus with which the same gaming machine is equipped operates. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. (A) is a table | surface which shows a common figure related random number, (B) is a table | surface which shows a special figure related random number. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a start winning command specific table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is a figure showing the illustration of the special figure change effect of a reach-less lose. It is a figure showing the mode until it becomes reach after a special figure change production starts. It is a figure showing the illustration of N reach. It is a figure showing the illustration of a development effect. It is a figure showing the illustration of the development effect 3. FIG. It is a figure showing the illustration of L reach or SP reach. It is a figure showing a mode that the special effect suggestion design began to appear. It is a figure showing the illustration of a special production | presentation effect. It is a figure showing the illustration of special production. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of a special figure variation production start process. It is a flowchart of a special figure fluctuation production pattern determination process. (A) is a development effect pattern determination table, and (B) is a development effect 3 pattern determination table. It is a front view of the game board unit concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining a mode that the image display apparatus with which the game machine is equipped, and a board | substrate movable apparatus operate | move. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure showing the illustration of a development effect. It is a figure showing the illustration of the development effect 3. FIG. It is a figure showing the illustration of a special production | presentation effect. It is a figure showing the illustration of the special effect 1. FIG. It is a figure showing the illustration of the special effect 2. FIG. It is a figure showing the illustration of the special effect 3. FIG. It is a figure showing the illustration of the special effect 4. FIG. It is a figure showing the example of a change of the image display apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board unit concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram showing a mode that the main-body part which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention rotates, and a 1st protrusion part protrudes ahead. It is a schematic diagram showing a mode that the main-body part which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention rotates, and a 2nd protrusion part protrudes ahead. It is a figure showing the illustration of the development effect which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the illustration of the development effect 3 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board unit concerning a 4th embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram showing a mode that the main-body part which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention rotates, and a 1st protrusion part protrudes ahead. It is a schematic diagram showing a mode that the main-body part which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention rotates, and a 2nd protrusion part protrudes ahead. It is a figure showing the illustration of the development effect which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the illustration of the development effect 3 which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention.

<First Embodiment>
1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the horizontal and vertical directions as viewed from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (in front view). Further, the forward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a game facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. A direction from the person approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes an outer frame 51 fixed to the game store, a game board mounting frame 52 attached to the outer frame 51 to which a game board unit YU1 described later is mounted, and a hinge 54 on the game board mounting frame 52. And a front frame 53 that is rotatably supported. The front frame 53 can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 52. A transparent glass plate 55 is attached to the center of the upper half of the front frame 53. When the front frame 53 is closed, the game board 2 and the glass plate 55 included in the game board unit YU1 face each other. At this time, the glass plate 55 is held in parallel with a predetermined distance (for example, 2 to 3 cm) on the front surface of the game board 2. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game shop, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 3 formed on the gaming board 2 through the glass plate 55. Instead of the glass plate 55, a transparent synthetic resin plate or the like may be used. It is only necessary that the gaming area 3 is visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  A handle 60 that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 53. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 60 is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch strength) of a force (amount driven by a launching device 63 to be described later, driven by a launching motor 63M) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. It is attached. Accordingly, the game ball is launched at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 60. In addition, an upper plate 61 that protrudes greatly toward the front and a lower plate 62 that is arranged directly below the upper plate 61 are provided at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 53. A supply ball storage recess 61 </ b> A for storing game balls supplied to the handle 60 is formed on the back side of the upper surface of the upper plate 61. Further, the upper surface of the lower plate 62 is provided with a surplus ball storage recess 62A for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the supply ball storage recess 61A.

  Further, an upper decoration unit 56 is provided on the front upper portion of the front frame 53. Further, a left decorative unit 57 is provided on the front left portion of the front frame 53 from the upper plate 61 to the upper decorative unit 56. In addition, a right decoration unit 58 is provided from the upper plate 61 to the upper decoration unit 56 at the front right portion of the front frame 53.

  In addition, a speaker 11 capable of outputting sound is provided on the upper side of the right decoration unit 58. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 11 capable of outputting sound is provided on the upper side of the left decoration unit 57 similarly to the right decoration unit 58.

  A frame lamp 12 capable of emitting light is provided on the front surface of the upper decoration unit 56. The frame lamp 12 includes a first light emitting unit 12A, a second light emitting unit 12B, a third light emitting unit 12C, and a fourth light emitting unit 12D in order from the left side to the right side. The first light emitting unit 12A has an “L” shape in front view, the second light emitting unit 12B has an “O” shape in front view, and the third light emitting unit 12C has a “G” shape in front view. The fourth light emitting unit 12D has an “O” shape when viewed from the front.

  Further, a hemispherical button 17 that can be pressed downward is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 61 in front of the supply ball storage recess 61A. In addition, a sword-shaped button 18 that can be pressed is provided below the right decoration unit 58.

  Next, the game board unit YU1 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. The game board unit YU1 includes a game board 2 and an effect unit 5 attached to the back of the game board 2. First, the game board 2 will be described. The game board 2 is composed of a synthetic resin plate. An opening 2A having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the game board 2.

  A substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 2B for partitioning the game area 3 is formed so as to protrude forward along the opening 2A. Further, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 2C for partitioning the game area 3 is also formed on the outer side of the inner wall portion 2B so as to protrude forward. Further, the outer wall 2C includes a first outer wall 2C1 and an inner wall between the first outer wall 2C1 formed in a substantially ring shape and the left side portion of the first outer wall 2C1 and the inner wall 2B. A curved second outer wall portion 2C2 formed along the wall portion 2B.

  A region surrounded by the inner wall 2B, the first outer wall 2C1, the second outer wall 2C2, and the like forms a game region 3 on the front surface of the game board 2. That is, the front surface of the game board 2 is divided into a game area 3 and other areas by the inner wall portion 2B, the first outer wall portion 2C1, and the second outer wall portion 2C2.

  The game area 3 is an area where a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the game area 3, a number of game nails (not shown) are projected. The game nail enters the game area 3 and flows down the game area 3 into a first start port 20, a second start port 22, a general winning port 27, a gate 28 (the left gate 281 and the right gate). 282), a route for appropriately guiding to the first big prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 32, and the like is configured.

  A first start winning device 21 in which a first start opening 20 having an open top is formed immediately below the center of the inner wall 2B in the game area 3 is provided.

  The first start winning device 21 is stationary. Therefore, the first start port 20 is constant (invariable) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. A game ball entering the first starting port 20 (entering the first starting port 20) is a lottery of a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 1") (acquiring random numbers related to Special Figure 1 described later). (Hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1 Lottery”) and the variable display of Special Figure 1 as an opportunity. When the game balls enter the first start port 20, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A second start winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 23 in which a second start port 22 is formed is provided immediately below the first start port 20 in the game area 3.

  The electric chew 23 includes an electric chew opening / closing member 23K that can be opened and closed. The second start port 22 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 23K. The electric chew opening / closing member 23K is a substantially square flat plate when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 22. The electric chew opening / closing member 23K can rotate about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the electric chew opening / closing member 23K rotates, the electric chew opening / closing member 23K protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 3, and the second start port 22 is opened to allow entry. In this way, the game ball can enter the second start port 22 (enter the second start port 22) only when the electric chew opening / closing member 23K is in the open state.

  The entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 triggers the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 2”) and the variable display of the special figure 2 (hereinafter “Special Figure 2 lottery”). ing. Further, when the game balls enter the second starting port 22, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In addition, two general winning ports 27 are provided on the left side of the first start winning device 21 in the game area 3. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 27, a predetermined number (7 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the game area 3 at an upper right side of the electric chew 23. The passage of the game ball through the gate 28 is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery and variable display of the normal symbol (that is, acquisition and determination of the normal symbol random number) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 23.

  Also, in the game area 3, a first grand prize winning device 31 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal AT 31”) in which a first grand prize winning opening 30 is formed is provided on the right side of the first starting prize winning device 21 and immediately below the gate 28. It has been.

  The first grand prize winning device 31 includes a normal AT opening / closing member 31K that takes an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first grand opening 30 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 31K. Usually, the AT opening / closing member 31K is a movable member made of a substantially horizontally long rectangular plate when viewed from the front, and the first big prize opening 30 is normally closed. Usually, the AT opening / closing member 31K can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the normal AT opening / closing member 31K rotates, the normal AT opening / closing member 31K protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 3, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened so as to be able to enter the ball. Thus, the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 30 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 31K is in the open state. When a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 30, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

  In addition, an upper surface of the game area 3 is formed obliquely below and to the left of the first grand prize-winning device 31, and a guidance stage 37 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 22 is provided in the game area 3 (the game board 2). Projecting forward from the front surface. Note that the game ball that rolls on the upper surface of the induction stage 37 can flow down toward the second start port 22, but basically cannot enter the first start port 20.

  In the game area 3, a second large winning device 33 (hereinafter also referred to as “VAT 33”) in which a second large winning port 32 is formed on the upper right side of the gate 28 and the first large winning port 30, in other words, on the upstream side. Is provided. The second big prize winning device 33 includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 33K. The VAT opening / closing member 33K is a movable member having a blade-like shape when viewed from the front, and is normally held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, and the second big prize opening 32 is closed. The VAT opening / closing member 33K rotates about 70 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls to the left side, and can be in the open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 33K is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 32. On the other hand, a state in which the second big prize opening 32 is closed by the VAT opening / closing member 33K is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big prize opening 32 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 33K. When a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 32, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

  Here, the second grand prize winning device 33 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second grand prize winning device 33, there is provided a gate-like second big prize winning port sensor 32a capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning slot 32 and allowing the game ball to pass downward. ing.

  A specific area 34 and a non-specific area 35 through which game balls can pass (enter) are provided in the downstream area of the second big prize opening sensor 32a. The game balls that have passed through the second big prize opening sensor 32 a are distributed to the specific area 34 or the non-specific area 35 by the distribution device 36. The distribution device 36 includes a distribution member 36K made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 36S that drives the distribution member 36K. The sorting member 36K is configured to be slidable left and right by driving a sorting solenoid 36S.

  When the sorting solenoid 36S is not energized, the sorting member 36K is in a first state (passing blocked state: the left end of the sorting member 36K in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 34. Is located slightly to the left of the left end of the specific region 34 and the sorting member 36K covers the specific region 34 immediately above it. When the sorting member 36K is in the first state, the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 32 cannot pass through the specific area 34 after passing through the second big prize port sensor 32a. The non-specific region 35 is passed. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 32 to the non-specific area 35 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 36S is energized, the distribution member 36K is in a second state in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific area 34 (passable state: in the front view of FIG. 3B). The left end of the dividing member 36K is positioned slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 34, and the sorting member 36K does not cover the specific area 34 directly above it, and the upper position of the specific area 34 is open. When the sorting member 36K is in the second state, the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 32 can easily pass through the specific area 34 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 32a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize winning opening 32 to the specific area 34 is referred to as a second route.

  Basically, the sorting member 36K is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is a normal state of the sorting member 36K. Further, the specific area 34 and the non-specific area 35 are provided with a specific area sensor 34a and a non-specific area sensor 35a that detect game balls that have passed (entered) the areas 34 and 35 and pass the game balls downward. ing.

  Also, the game ball enters (enters) the game ball into the first start port 20, the second start port 22, the first grand prize port 30, the second big prize port 32, and the general prize port 27, and the gate 28 of the game ball. Are collectively referred to as “winning” to the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, the first major winning port 30, the second major winning port 32, the general winning port 27, and the gate 28.

  By the way, the game area 3 in which the game ball can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. it can. The operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, an operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is fired with the left strike is referred to as a first flow path R1, and when the game ball is fired with the right strike, the game ball flows down. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a number of game nails.

  A first start port 20 and two general winning ports 27 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting port 20 or the general winning port 27 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handed. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second start port 22, a gate 28, a first grand prize port 30, and a second grand prize port 32 are provided. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handed, so that the gate 28, the second start port 22, the first grand prize port 30, or the second big prize port. You can aim to win 32.

  In addition, two out ports 29 for discharging game balls that have been driven into the game region 3 but did not win any of the game ports 3 to the outside of the game region 3 are provided at substantially the bottom of the game region 3. Yes. The game balls that did not win any of the winning ports (the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, the general winning port 27, the first major winning port 30, and the second major winning port 32) It is discharged from the out port 29 to the outside of the game area 3.

  In addition, a display device 40 is arranged on the right side (a portion other than the game area 3) of the game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 at the right side of the approximately vertical center. As shown in FIG. 4, on the display devices 40, a special figure 1 display 411 that variably displays special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 412 that variably displays special figure 2, and a normal symbol are variably displayed. A universal display 42 is included. In addition, the display device 40 displays a special figure 1 hold display 431 that displays a special figure 1 hold number (U1: the number of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 411 being held), which will be described later. And a special figure 2 hold display 432 for displaying a special figure 2 hold number (U2: the number of variable display of special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 412 being held), which will be described later.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 20. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to a winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22. In the following description, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as special figure, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as special figure lottery. Further, the special figure display 411 and the special figure 2 display 412 are collectively referred to as a special figure display 41. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 431 and the special figure 2 hold indicator 432 are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  The special figure variable display notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the special figure variable display, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The special figure to be stopped (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected by special drawing lottery from a plurality of types of special figures. When the stop special figure is a specific figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol) according to a predetermined special figure (that is, the type of the jackpot that has been won) A jackpot game is performed in which the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 32) are opened in the opening pattern.

  The special figure indicator 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special chart indicator 41 displays “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lit, ■ : The jackpot symbol composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, a special symbol display 41 “■■■■■■■ □” is displayed, indicating a loss pattern consisting of only the rightmost LED. To do. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

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

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if there is a winning of the game ball at the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers (determination information) for performing special drawing lottery may be acquired. . These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 75 (see FIG. 6) as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning a game ball to the first start opening 20 are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers”, and winning of the game ball to the second start opening 22 (winning) The various random numbers obtained by the above are referred to as “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 751 (see FIG. 6) in the special figure storage unit 75 as the special figure 1 storage. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 752 (see FIG. 6) in the special figure storage unit 75 as the special figure 2 storage. The number of special figure 1 hold that can be stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 751 (number of special figure 1 hold) and the number of special figure 2 hold that can be stored in the special figure 2 storage part 752 (number of special figure 2 hold) Has an upper limit. In the first embodiment, the upper limit value of the special figure 1 holding number and the special figure 2 holding number is respectively set to four. In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. The special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 22, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If a winning ball is awarded to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 22 during the execution of the jackpot game, a variable display of a special figure (or a special drawing lottery of the special figure lottery with a predetermined number as an upper limit) Right) can be reserved. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 75 can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold and is digested when the special figure lottery is performed. In other words, the special figure reservation means that a special figure related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, the special figure hold number is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 431 and the special figure 2 hold indicator 432 is composed of four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LED for the number of special figure hold.

  Further, the variable display of the normal map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the general map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. A general map that is displayed in a stopped state (a general map that is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display or a variable display) is a single general map selected from a plurality of types of general maps by a lottery drawing. When the stop-displayed general chart is a predetermined general figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), the second start port 22 (electrical power) is opened in an open pattern according to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game is opened by Chu 23).

  The universal map indicator 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a universal map corresponding to the result of the universal map lottery according to the lighting state. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a win, the general symbol display 42 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs such as “□□” (□: lit, ■: unlit). When the result of the regular drawing lottery is lost, a lost symbol constituted by lighting of only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, the lighting aspect of LED corresponding to the result of a general drawing lottery is not limited, It can set suitably.

  Further, before the usual figure is stopped and displayed, the usual figure is displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The usual variable display mode is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit in the first embodiment. In addition, the mode of the usual variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink simultaneously if each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode). .

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, a normal symbol random number (determination information) for performing a normal drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the universal figure storage unit 76 (see FIG. 6) on the condition that the variable variable display or the auxiliary game is not executed. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired when the game ball wins the gate 28 is also referred to as “common symbol related random number”.

  Next, the production unit 5 attached to the back of the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 5 is a unit obtained by unitizing a plurality of apparatuses mainly performing production. The presentation unit 5 is equipped with an image display device 7 and a panel movable device 13.

  The image display device 7 includes a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 7a capable of displaying a 3D image.

  The panel movable device 13 includes an operable box 13K. The box 13K is a rectangular parallelepiped box, and is hidden between the game board 2 and the image display device 7 in the standby state arranged at the initial position. In other words, the game board 2 and the image display device 7 are separated by at least the length in the front-rear direction of the box 13K.

  In the standby state, the box body 13K is arranged such that its lower end is positioned slightly below the upper end of the opening 2A of the game board 2 and only a part of the lower end is visible to the player. The box 13K can be lowered from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, and can be raised from the operating position to return to the initial position. As the predetermined operation position, as shown in FIG. 5B, the box body 13K is located at the approximate center of the opening 2A in front view. Here, the predetermined work position can be set as appropriate, and may be a position where the box body 13K is located above or substantially below the center of the opening 2A in a front view. .

  A lid 13K1 that can be opened and closed is provided on the front surface of the rectangular parallelepiped box 13K. The lid portion 13K1 is a double door, and includes a left side door 13K11 on the left side and a right side door 13K12 on the right side. The left door 13K11 can be rotated about 90 degrees so that the right end faces the front side with the left end portion as a rotation axis. The right door 13K12 can rotate about 90 degrees so that the left end faces the front side with the right end portion as a rotation axis.

  Further, the front surface of the lid portion 13K1 is formed into a flat surface. A planar design is applied to the front surface of the lid portion 13K1. Specifically, the face of the main character set as a motif of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is transformed (hereinafter, the main character in the transformed state is referred to as a “main character in a special state”) is a lid. It is applied to the entire front surface of 13K1. Therefore, the left half of the face of the hero character is applied to the front surface of the left door 13K11, and the right half of the hero character is applied to the front surface of the right door 13K12.

  Furthermore, a projecting body 13K2 capable of projecting in multiple stages toward the front is provided inside the box body 13K. When the lid 13K1 is closed, the inside of the box 13K is not visible, and the protrusion 13K2 is housed in the box 13K. When the lid portion 13K1 is open, the projecting body 13K2 can move straight forward (project). The projecting body 13K2 has a three-dimensional design as a whole. Specifically, the protrusion 13K2 is formed by simulating the face of the main character in a special state applied to the lid portion 13K1. The projecting body 13K2 has two stages: a first projecting position in which the front end is on the front surface of the game board 2, that is, the same plane as the game area 3, and a second projecting position in which the front end reaches the back of the glass plate 55 You can move straight ahead in the direction.

  The leading end of the projecting body 13K2 is composed of the nose of the main character, and this nose portion mainly comprises a buffer member 13K21 capable of absorbing an impact with the glass plate 55. The material of the buffer member 13K21 is not limited as long as the shock with the glass plate 55 can be absorbed. In the first embodiment, the buffer member 13K21 is made of polyethylene.

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY <b> 1 has a main control board 70 that performs control (game progress) related to a game capable of obtaining game profits, and the progress of the game by the main control board 70. A sub-control board 90 that performs control related to effects, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 70, the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like are unitized and installed on the back surface of the image display device 7.

  In addition, special games lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting to be described later, general drawing lottery, variable display variable display for games that can acquire the game profit to be controlled by the main control board 70 And auxiliary games. Further, the effects to be controlled by the sub-control board 90 include game effects (special drawing fluctuation effects, hold effects, jackpot game effects, pre-reading notice effects, etc.), customer waiting effects, hemispherical buttons 17 and sword-shaped buttons 18. An operation promotion effect that prompts an operation in a period during which the operation is effective (operation effective period) is included.

  In addition, the main control board 70 is positioned as a game control unit that controls the game, and the sub-control board 90 together with the image control board 100, the lamp control circuit 107, and the sound control circuit 106, which will be described later, produces effects that control the effects. It can be positioned as a control unit. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and uses a production means (image display device 7, speaker 11, frame lamp 12, and board movable device 13). It is sufficient if the promotion effect can be controlled.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 170. The power supply board 170 supplies power to the main control board 70, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A power switch 175 is connected to the power board 170. By turning on / off the power switch 175, turning on / off the power is switched.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 70. The game control microcomputer 71 includes a ROM 73 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 74 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 72 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 73, and input / output of data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 78 is included.

  The ROM 73 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process described later. The ROM 73 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a start winning command specification table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, an auxiliary game control table, and the like which will be described later. Stored. The ROM 73 may be externally attached. The RAM 74 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 75 and the like.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 70 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 70. The main control board 70 outputs signals to various solenoids.

  The various sensors connected to the main control board 70 include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 22a, a general winning port sensor 27a, a gate sensor 28a, a first large winning port sensor 30a, and a second large size. A winning opening sensor 32a, a specific area sensor 34a, and a non-specific area sensor 35a are included.

  The first start port sensor 20 a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 22 a detects a game ball won in the second start port 22. The general winning opening sensor 27 a detects a game ball won in the general winning opening 27. The gate sensor 28 a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 32 a detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 32. The specific area sensor 34a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 34 (entered into the specific area 34). The non-specific area sensor 35a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 35 (entered into the non-specific area 35). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 70.

  The various solenoids connected to the main control board 70 include an electric chew solenoid 23S, a first big prize opening solenoid 31S, a second big prize opening solenoid 33S, and a distribution solenoid 36S. The electric chew solenoid 23S drives the electric chew opening / closing member 23K of the electric chew 23. The first big prize opening solenoid 31S drives the normal AT opening / closing member 31K of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 33S drives the VAT opening / closing member 33K of the second big prize winning device 33. The sorting solenoid 36S drives the sorting member 36K of the sorting device 36.

  Further, the main control board 70 is connected to a display device 40 (a special figure display 41, a general-purpose display 42, and a special figure holding display 43). Display control of these indicators 40 is performed by a game control microcomputer 71.

  The main control board 70 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a card unit 64 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and capable of lending a ball based on information such as an inserted prepaid card), a lending payout device 65, and The prize ball payout device 66 and the launch device 63 are connected. The launcher 63 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  Based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 71 and a signal from the connected card unit 64, the payout control board 110 drives the ball rental motor 65M of the ball rental payout device 65 to pay out the balls. Then, the prize ball motor 66M of the prize ball dispensing device 66 is driven to pay out the prize balls. The paid-out lending balls are detected by a lending sensor 65a for counting. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by a prize ball sensor 66a for counting.

  Further, the handle 60 is provided with a touch switch 63a that can detect contact of a person such as a player with the handle 60. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 63a detects the contact of the player with the handle 60 and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 110. In addition, a launch volume knob 63b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 60 is connected to the handle 60. The launching device 63 drives the launching motor 63M so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 60 detected by the launching volume knob 63b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the state where the rotation operation to the handle 60 is maintained, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The main control board 70 transmits various commands including information related to the game to the sub-control board 90 as the game progresses. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 70, the sub-control board 90 can grasp the progress of the game by the main control board 70 (game control content). The connection between the main control board 70 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 70 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 70 and the sub control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the sub-control board 90, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling effects as the game progresses through the main control board 70, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 98 for inputting and outputting data and signals is included.

  The ROM 93 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the ROM 93 stores a development effect pattern determination table and a development effect 3 pattern determination table, which will be described later. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  In addition, a real time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub control board 90. The RTC 99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 99 operates with the power when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power board 170 is It operates by the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 171 provided. For this reason, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub-control board 90. As the backup power supply circuit 171, a circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be employed.

  An image control board 100 is connected to the sub control board 90. Based on the command received from the main control board 70, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 70, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 sends the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to the image display device 7. Display control is performed. The connection between the sub control board 90 and the image control board 100 allows both transmission of signals from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100 and transmission of signals from the image control board 100 to the sub control board 90. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 100 includes a control ROM 103 that stores a program for image control, a control RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes the program stored in the control ROM 103. The image control board 100 also includes a CGROM 143 storing image data displayed on the image display device 7, a VRAM 144 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 143, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. In the CGROM 143, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 7 (still image data or moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a design, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. And image data such as a background image).

  The VDP 142 reads out image data from the CGROM 143 according to a display list created by the CPU 102 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91 and develops the image data in a development area in the VRAM 144. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined to draw an image in the frame buffer in the VRAM 144. The image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 7 as an RGB signal. Thereby, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 7a.

  The display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing in units of frames. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and image transmittance.

  Based on the command received from the main control board 70, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 70, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 11 via the voice control circuit 106. Is output.

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 11 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that the audio control circuit 106 may be a substrate and a CPU may be mounted. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 11 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the control ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  Further, the sub-control board 90 is connected to various switches serving as an input unit, various solenoids serving as a drive source, and motors via a predetermined relay board (not shown). The sub control board 90 receives signals output from various switches. The sub-control board 90 outputs signals to various solenoids and motors.

  Various switches connected to the sub-control board 90 include a hemispherical button detection switch 17a and a sword-type button detection switch 18a. The hemispherical button detection switch 17a detects that the hemispherical button 17 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 18a detects that the sword-shaped button 18 has been pressed. When it is detected that the button detection switches 17 a and 18 a are operated, a signal corresponding to the detected content is output to the sub-control board 90.

  Various motors connected to the sub-control board 90 include a box motor 13M, a lid motor 13M1, and a protrusion motor 13M2. The box motor 13M can drive the box 13K to lower and raise the box 13K. The lid motor 13M1 can simultaneously drive the left door 13K11 and the right door 13K12 to rotate (open and close) the left door 13K11 and the right door 13K12. The protruding body motor 13M2 can drive the protruding body 13K2 to project the protruding body 13K2 forward and retract backward. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the box 13K, the left door 13K11, the right door 13K12 (lid portion 13K1), and the protrusion 13K2, and passes through the lamp control circuit 107. The operation of the box 13K, the left door 13K11, the right door 13K12 (lid portion 13K1), and the protrusion 13K2 is controlled.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 12 and the like via the lamp control circuit 107 based on a command received from the main control board 70 and the like. More specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 12, and the frame lamp 12 is controlled according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 107 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute lighting control of the frame lamp 12 and the like, and operation control of the box 13K, the left door 13K11, the right door 13K12 (lid portion 13K1), and the protrusion 13K2. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. Description of the game by the main control board 70 Next, the game played by the main control board 70 will be described. First of all, I will explain the game related to the usual figure. When the launched game ball wins the gate 28, the main control board 70 performs a lottery drawing on the condition that the usual variable display or the auxiliary game is not performed. When the main control board 70 performs the general drawing lottery, the general display display 42 performs variable display of the normal drawing (stop display after the variable display is performed). Here, there are a winning symbol and a lost symbol in the usual symbols to be stopped and displayed. In addition, the losing symbol of the ordinary figure is also referred to as “losing ordinary figure” in order to distinguish it from the losing symbol of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to winning in the gate 28 ends. On the other hand, when the lost map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the winning to the gate 28 ends. Further, in the following, winning of the game ball to the gate 28 when the usual variable display or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as “establishing the usual variable start condition”.

  In performing such a series of games (general drawing lottery, variable diagram variable display, auxiliary game), the main control board 70 acquires the common diagram related random number when the general diagram variation start condition is satisfied. The common figure related random numbers to be acquired include normal symbol random numbers as shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for making a hit determination. Each random number has an appropriate range. Specifically, the range of normal symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535.

  Next, each determination performed using the common figure related random numbers will be described. First, the hit determination will be described. The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using the hit determination table shown in FIG. The hit determination table is associated with a gaming state to be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in a non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in a time-saving state (time-saving hit determination table). In each winning determination table, normal symbol random number determination values (ordinary symbol random number determining values) are assigned to the winning and losing results of the winning determination. Therefore, the main control board 70 collates the acquired normal symbol random number against the hit determination table, and determines whether or not it is a hit or lose. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the usual figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is lost, basically, the lost map is stopped and displayed with variable display of the normal map.

  Next, normal pattern determination (general pattern change pattern determination) will be described. The common map variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a common map variation pattern using the general diagram variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The normal map variation pattern is identification information related to a predetermined item related to a normal map change display such as a normal map change time.

  The normal variation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the common figure fluctuation pattern judgment table includes a common figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time-short ordinary figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in a non-temporal state and a normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (in a short-time state) ( There is a short time normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

  Each normal pattern variation pattern determination table stores one general pattern variation pattern, which is a result of the general pattern variation pattern determination, for each normal symbol to be stopped. In other words, the main control board 70 is determined to be a general pattern fluctuation pattern in which the normal figure fluctuation display is 30 seconds for the normal figure fluctuation display when the normal symbol of the loss (loss common figure) is stopped in the non-time-short state. In the case of the normal pattern change display when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal pattern change time is determined to be 30 seconds. Further, the main control board 70 determines that the normal map fluctuation display is 5 seconds for the normal figure fluctuation display when the lost common figure is stopped and displayed in the short-time state, and the win symbol is stopped and displayed. In the case of the normal map change display, the normal map change time is determined to be 5 seconds. The general map change display of the normal map change time associated with the normal map change pattern determined in this determination is performed by the general map display 42.

  In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal map variation pattern determination, the general map display 42 performs variable display of the normal map. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of the common symbol lottery) in the variable display of the normal symbol, an auxiliary game corresponding to the type of the winning symbol is executed.

  Various elements such as elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements), that is, the number of times the electric chew 23 is opened, and the opening time for each opening are included. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The main control board 70 controls the auxiliary game using the auxiliary game control table shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Therefore, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 70 executes an auxiliary game according to the gaming state. Here, the auxiliary game according to the game state will be described.

  In the auxiliary game in the non-short-time state, the electric chew 23 is opened once. The opening time at this time is 0.08 seconds. Then, after the electric chew 23 is released, the auxiliary game is finished through an ending of 0.08 seconds. Therefore, it is difficult to win the game ball at the second starting port 22 when this auxiliary game is executed. In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”.

  In the auxiliary game in the short time state, the electric chew 23 is opened once. The opening time at this time is 3.0 seconds. Therefore, when this auxiliary game is executed, it is easy to win the game ball at the second start port 22. In the following, the auxiliary game in the short-time state is also referred to as “long open auxiliary game”.

  Next, a game related to a special figure will be described. When the launched game ball wins the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 lottery is performed on condition that the special figure 1 holding number (U1) is less than four. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 411 performs variable display of the special figure 1 (stop display after performing the variable display), and notifies the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special drawing 1 lottery results include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is completed.

  Similarly, when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 22, the special figure 2 lottery is performed on condition that the special figure 2 holding number (U2) is less than four. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 412 performs variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 which is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special figure 2 lottery results include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

  In the following, when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is less than 4, winning a game ball at the first start port 20 is referred to as “satisfaction of the first start condition”, and the special figure 2 hold number ( The fact that the game ball wins the second start port 22 when U2) is less than 4 is referred to as “establishment of the second start condition”. Further, “satisfaction of the first start condition” and “satisfaction of the second start condition” are collectively referred to as “satisfaction of the start condition”. Further, the special symbol lose symbol is also referred to as a “special loss symbol” in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned normal symbol lose symbol.

  In performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), the main control board 70 acquires special figure-related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers, jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Specifically, the range of special symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535. The range of the jackpot symbol type random number is 0-9. The range of reach random numbers is 0-99. The range of special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers is 0-99.

  Next, each determination performed using the special figure related random number will be described. First, the jackpot determination will be described. The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not the jackpot game (whether or not to execute the jackpot game) using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in a normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in a high probability state.

  In each jackpot determination table, a determination value of a special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is distributed to a jackpot and a loss as a result of the jackpot determination. The main control board 70 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table.

  Next, the jackpot symbol type determination will be described. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol type) using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. The jackpot symbol type corresponds to the jackpot component that consists of the jackpot content, in other words, the game benefits granted to the player (contents of the advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than usual), etc. It is attached.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variably displayed special symbol type (special symbol 1 / special symbol 2), in other words, a prize that is caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (which generated the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of the start port (first start port 20 / second start port 22). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (a jackpot symbol type random number criterion value) is distributed to the jackpot symbol type as a result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the main control board 70 compares the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. Two types of jackpot symbols, jackpot symbol A and jackpot symbol B, are provided as jackpot symbols (according to Special Figure 1) when winning the first starting port 20. On the other hand, one type of jackpot symbol C of jackpot symbol C is provided as a jackpot symbol (according to special figure 2) when winning at the second starting port 22. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

  The jackpot winning probability and the jackpot symbol type allocation rate (%) are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, and can be set as appropriate. The types of jackpot symbols are not limited to the three types of jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 10B, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table, more or less than two types of jackpot symbols may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number determination value. In the second jackpot symbol type determination table, more than one type of jackpot symbol may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number determination value.

  Next, reach determination will be described. The reach determination is a determination for determining whether or not to generate a reach using the reach determination table shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Here, in order to explain the reach, the special figure variation effect that is the premise of the reach will be described.

  When the special figure variable display is performed, a special figure variation effect is performed according to the variable display of the special figure. The special figure variation effect is performed using various effect devices such as the image display device 7, the speaker 11, the frame lamp 12, the panel movable device 13, the hemispherical button 17, and the sword-shaped button 18. In the special figure fluctuation effect, the display part 7a of the image display device 7 performs variable display of the effect symbol synchronized or substantially synchronized with the variable display of the special figure. In other words, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner along with the special symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped (stop display) as the special symbol is stopped (stop display). When the effect symbols are variably displayed, the effect images (still images and moving images) different from the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are displayed as the special figure variation effects performed on the display unit 7a. Is called.

  For example, on the display unit 7a, the effect symbols are, for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 displayed relatively on the left side, the medium effect symbol EZ2 displayed relatively in the middle, and the right effect symbol displayed relatively on the right side. And EZ3 (see FIG. 15 and the like). In the following description, when the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are collectively referred to as “effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 or effect symbol EZ1 to EZ3”.

  The production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are each composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information that can be identified by the player. In the first embodiment, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are mainly composed of symbols including numbers from “1” to “8”. Then, in the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the symbols including the numbers constituting the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are scrolled from the top to the bottom of the display unit 7a that can be seen in the vertical direction when viewed from the front. Thus, the numbers displayed (viewed) in the display unit 7a are sequentially switched. In addition, as a mode of the variable display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, other modes such as a mode of scrolling in the left-right direction (for example, from right to left) may be used. Moreover, the aspect containing the numbers which comprise the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in a predetermined fixed position instead of scroll display may be changed one after another (for example, rotating at the fixed position).

  When the special figure is stopped and displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). That is, in the variable display, a symbol including various numbers that are sequentially replaced in the display unit 7a is specified as one. At this time, the special figure (result of variable display, that is, the result of the special symbol lottery) that is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 41 by the combination of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are stopped and displayed (the specified symbols). Is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the special drawing lottery not by the special figure 1 display 411 or the special figure 2 display 412 but by the display unit 7a of the image display device 7.

  The reach is an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit using the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure variation effect. Specifically, the reach is a state in which the effect symbol that is scroll-displayed is one of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. It is a state (for example, a state of “5 ↓ 5”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating a big win depending on the situation (see FIG. 16D and FIG. 18A). The effect symbols that are not scroll-displayed in the reach are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display unit 7a. The temporary stop means that a predetermined effect symbol stays at a substantially predetermined position (the predetermined effect symbol continues to be displayed in the display unit 7a). Repetitive reciprocating motions in the vertical direction, repeated slight swings, repeated enlargement and reduction, etc.). In addition, the aspect of a temporary stop is not restricted to these.

  The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in a non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in a time reduction state. The details of the non-short-time state and the short-time state will be described later. However, the non-time-short state and the time-short state are the time required for the special symbol variation display (time from the start of the special diagram variation display to the time when the display result is derived: the special diagram. The game state has an influence on the fluctuation time), and in the short time state, the special figure fluctuation time is likely to be shorter than in the non-short time state.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random number determination values) are assigned to the reach determination results “with reach (generate reach)” and “without reach (not generate reach)”. Yes. Therefore, the main control board 70 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table, and determines whether there is reach or not (whether reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 10 (C), the non-temporal reach reach determination table distributes more reach random number determination values determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” than the short reach reach determination table. ing. When the reach determination result is “reach is present (reach is generated)”, in most cases, reach occurs in the special figure variation effect. On the other hand, if the result of the reach determination is “no reach (no reach is generated)”, no reach occurs in the special figure variation effect. In the following, the result of reach determination performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” is “reach with reach (generates reach)” is referred to as “reach with reach” and “no reach ( "Reach is not generated)" is sometimes referred to as "no reach".

  Next, the special symbol variation pattern determination will be described. Special symbol variation pattern determination (special symbol variation pattern determination) is a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special symbol variation pattern determination) shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a jackpot or a loss. This is a determination for determining a fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol fluctuation display using a table. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters relating to the special figure variation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern includes information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the production flow (production contents) of the special figure fluctuation production.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) for displaying the fluctuation to be judged, in other words, the start opening where the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed. It is associated with the type (first start port 20 / second start port 22). That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table performs the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 11) used when performing the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation display of the special figure 2. It is roughly divided into a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used sometimes.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-short-time state and a special figure 1 used in time-short state. There is a fluctuation pattern determination table (temporal special chart 1 fluctuation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is similarly used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and in the short-time state. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (short-time special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table).

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) is also associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table respectively include a jackpot, a reach with loss, and a non-reach loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-shortening special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure holding number. Specifically, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. And a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for losing without reach is also associated with the number of special figure holds. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. And a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for losing without reach.

  As described above, in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the type of special symbol or the gaming state, the special figure fluctuation pattern random value (special value) is added to the special figure fluctuation pattern as a result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. The figure variation pattern random number judgment value) is distributed. Therefore, the main control board 70 collates the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, the special symbol display 41 performs the special symbol variation display of the special symbol variation time according to the special diagram variation pattern determined by this determination.

  When the special symbol variation display is performed, a special diagram variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern is performed. The special figure variation effect includes the normal special diagram variation effect in which the variation display mode ends while the variation display mode is maintained in the normal normal mode after the start of the variation display of the effect symbol, and the variation display of the effect symbol. There is a special special figure variation effect in which the variation display mode becomes a special mode different from normal. Here, the special aspect includes the reach described above.

  The special figure variation pattern includes information related to the production flow constituting the production content of the special figure fluctuation production based on the special figure fluctuation time. The effect flow of this special figure fluctuation effect is shown in the third item from the right of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. Here, each effect which comprises the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect linked | related with the special figure fluctuation pattern is demonstrated.

  As the effects constituting the effect flow of the special figure change effect, there are normal change, reach, normal reach (N reach), development effect, long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach) and special effect.

  The normal variation is basically an effect in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner at a high speed so that it is difficult to recognize each effect symbol without causing the effect symbols to become special. All parts of the normal special figure fluctuation effect (the part from the start of change of the effect symbol to the stop of the change) and the part until the reach in the special special figure change effect is established (confirmed) are composed of normal fluctuations. .

  N Reach is a state in which the effect design constituting the reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) immediately after the reach is established (confirmed), and the remaining one design symbol is decelerated. It is an effect that fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The jackpot expectation suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than L reach and SP reach described later. When the special figure variation effect ends with N reach, the remaining one effect symbol that varies at the low speed stops. In the case of a big hit, the remaining one effect symbol basically stops at the same effect symbol as the effect symbol constituting the reach. In the case of losing, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbols constituting the reach. If the special drawing variation effect does not end at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol will change again at high speed, and the next effect (L reach or SP reach) will be passed from N reach to the developed effect while the reach is maintained. It develops (switches). The development effect will be described later.

  In the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbol constituting the reach is reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display unit 7a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the display unit 7a. In the state of moving to the upper right), a background image dedicated to L reach is displayed (video is streamed), and the effect is performed for a longer time than N reach. In L reach, an animation image by 2DCG is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. The content of the L reach is composed of a predetermined story.

  In the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is located directly below the left small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 at the upper left of the display unit 7a). The right effect design EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display unit 7a at the same height as the left effect design EZ1, and a dedicated background image for a longer time than the L reach background image is displayed (video). Production). In the SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as the effect of the SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with an enemy character at an enemy base is displayed (a video for battle flows on the display unit 7a).

  The special effect is an effect using the panel movable device 13, and the effect stage can be developed step by step. There are four types (1 to 4 steps) of production stages associated with the special production. That is, in the special effect, the effect stage is developed up to the fourth stage. The special performance starts from the first stage (hereinafter also referred to as “SU1”), and then the second stage (hereinafter also referred to as “SU2”) → the third stage. The production stage (hereinafter also referred to as “SU3”) → the fourth stage (hereinafter also referred to as “SU4”) can be developed. As the stage of special effects develops, the possibility of winning big hits (expected degree of jackpots) with the special figure fluctuation effects increases. In the present embodiment, the special effect is executed before the L reach or the SP reach is performed in a state where the reach is established. The special effects ending at SU1 are “special effects 1”, the special effects that develop from SU1 to SU2 are “special effects 2”, the special effects that are developed from SU1 to SU2 through SU3 are “special effects 3”, SU1 to SU2, and Special effects that develop from SU3 to SU4 are referred to as “special effects 4”.

  It should be noted that the “reach is maintained” in the N reach, the development effect, the L reach, the SP reach, and the special effect, the reach in the N reach, the development effect, the L reach, the SP reach, and the special effect. Is not only visible in the display unit 7a, but also, for example, for a predetermined period of time in relation to a dedicated background image, the effect symbol constituting the reach is difficult or invisible from the display unit 7a. Including any state.

  In addition, as shown in the second column from the right in the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure (bonus determination result) and the special figure (big jackpot) including special information (information on the effect of the special figure variation effect) Judgment results) and special drawing variation effects, etc., are assigned names.

  It should be noted that the entire special figure fluctuation pattern related to the loss is also referred to as “losing fluctuation”, and the entire special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the jackpot is also referred to as “jackpot fluctuation”.

The jackpot fluctuation in which the SP reach is performed last is referred to as “SP jackpot fluctuation”, and the jackpot fluctuation in which the L reach is performed last is referred to as “L jackpot fluctuation”. Further, the SP jackpot fluctuation in which the SP reach is performed after the special effect is referred to as “special SP jackpot fluctuation”, and the SP jackpot fluctuation in which the SP reach is performed after the development effect after the N reach is referred to as “normal SP jackpot fluctuation”. Further, the L jackpot fluctuation in which the L reach is performed through the development effect after the special performance is referred to as “special L jackpot fluctuation”, and the L jackpot fluctuation in which the L reach is performed after the N reach is referred to as “normal L jackpot fluctuation”.

  In addition, special SP jackpot fluctuation that SP reach is performed after special performance 1 is "special 1 SP jackpot fluctuation", and special SP jackpot fluctuation that is SP reach after special performance 2 is "special 2SP jackpot fluctuation" The special SP jackpot variation in which SP reach is performed after the special effect 3 is referred to as “special 3SP jackpot variation”, and the special SP jackpot variation in which SP reach is performed after the special effect 4 is referred to as “special 4SP jackpot variation”. In addition, the special L jackpot fluctuation in which the L reach is performed after the special effect 1 is “special 1L jackpot fluctuation”, the special L jackpot fluctuation in which the L reach is performed after the special effect 2 is “special 2L jackpot fluctuation”, The special L jackpot fluctuation in which L reach is performed after the special performance 3 is referred to as “special 3L jackpot fluctuation”.

  Further, the loss variation related to the loss with reach is referred to as “loss change with reach”, and the loss change related to the loss without reach is referred to as “normal loss change”. The loss variation with reach where SP reach is performed at the end is called “SP loss variation”, the loss variation with reach where L reach is performed at the end is called “L loss variation”, and N reach is performed at the end. Loss fluctuation with reach is called “N loss fluctuation”.

  Further, SP loss fluctuation in which SP reach is performed after the special effect is referred to as “special SP loss fluctuation”, and SP loss fluctuation in which SP reach is performed after the development effect after N reach is referred to as “normal SP loss fluctuation”. Further, the L loss fluctuation in which the L reach is performed after the special effect is referred to as “special L loss fluctuation”, and the L loss fluctuation in which the L reach is performed after the development effect after the N reach is referred to as “normal L loss fluctuation”. .

  In addition, the special SP loss fluctuation in which the SP reach is performed after the special effect 1 is “special 1 SP loss fluctuation”, and the special SP loss fluctuation in which the SP reach is performed after the special effect 2 is “special 2 SP loss fluctuation”. The special SP loss variation in which the SP reach is performed after the special effect 3 is referred to as “special 3SP loss variation”, and the special SP loss variation in which the SP reach is performed after the special effect 4 is referred to as “special 4SP loss variation”.

  Further, the special L loss fluctuation in which the L reach is performed after the special effect 1 is “special 1 L loss fluctuation”, and the special L loss fluctuation in which the L reach is performed after the special effect 2 is “special 2L loss fluctuation”. The special L loss fluctuation in which L reach is performed after the special effect 3 is referred to as “special 3L loss fluctuation”. Further, a reach corresponding to a special figure variation effect in which a special effect suggestion effect G1 is executed without stopping and a special effect suggestion effect G1 is executed without stopping the special effect suggestion effect G1 is executed. The loss change that occurs is called "special fuzzy change".

  Regardless of the jackpot or loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the SP reach is performed after the special performance is “special SP fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the SP reach is performed after the N reach is “normal SP”. "Fluctuation", a special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed after a special performance is "special L fluctuation", and a special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed after N reach is "normal L fluctuation", N reach The special figure fluctuation pattern that completes the special figure fluctuation production is called “N fluctuation”. A special figure fluctuation pattern in which special effects are performed is called “special fluctuation”. Furthermore, regardless of the jackpot or loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special effect 1 is performed is referred to as “special 1 fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special effect 2 is performed is referred to as “special 2 fluctuation”. The special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special effect 3 is performed is referred to as “special 3 fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special effect 4 is performed is referred to as “special 4 fluctuation”.

  In addition, the flow of special figure variation effects related to normal A loss variation to normal C loss variation that can be selected in a non-time-short state is composed of only normal variation. The difference is 13 seconds, 8 seconds and 4 seconds. Similarly, both the production flow of the special figure variation effect relating to the shortened A loss variation and the short B loss variation that can be selected in the short-time state is configured only by the normal variation, but the special diagram variation time of the special diagram variation pattern The difference is 6 seconds and 3 seconds.

  The main control board 70 once stores the game ball in the start ports 20 and 22 and acquires the special figure-related random numbers, once stored in an area (for example, a buffer) different from the special figure holding storage unit 75 of the RAM 74. Then, the start winning command is specified based on the random number and transmitted to the sub-control board 90. The start winning command includes information on special figure fluctuation patterns (special figure fluctuation pattern information) determined by special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. As described above, since the special figure variation pattern includes information on the type of the start opening, in other words, the type of the special figure, the start winning command includes the type of the starting opening that generated the start winning command. Information (winning start opening information), in other words, a variable display special figure type (special figure type information) to be performed by winning that generated the start winning command is also included. In addition, since the special figure variation pattern includes information on whether it is a big hit or a loss (presence / absence information) and information on the presence / absence of reach (reach information), the start winning command includes the success / failure information. And reach information.

  The main control board 70 specifies the start winning command using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure related random number. The start winning command specifying table is associated with the type of start opening (first start opening 20 / second start opening 22) related to the start winning. That is, the start winning command specifying table includes a starting winning command specifying table (first starting winning command specifying table) when winning at the first starting port 20 and a starting winning command specifying when winning at the second starting port 22. Table (second start winning command specifying table).

  Further, the start winning command specifying table is also associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the start prize command specifying table includes a start prize command specifying table (non-time saving start winning command specifying table) used in a non-short-time state and a start winning command specifying table (short-time start) used in a time-saving state. Winning command specific table).

  That is, the start winning command specifying table is used in the first start winning command specifying table used in the non-time-saving state, the first starting winning command specifying table used in the time-saving state, and used in the non-time-saving state. There are a second start winning command specifying table and a second starting winning command specifying table used in the time-short state.

  The start winning command only needs to include at least the success / failure information, and what information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed. As described above, the special symbol variable display is performed based on the special symbol related random number. However, prior to the special symbol variable display executed based on the special symbol related random number, the success / failure information or the like is displayed on the sub-control board 90. By transmitting to, it becomes possible to execute a pre-reading effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot, such as a pending change notice to be described later, and improve the game entertainment.

  As described above, by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination, the special figure display 41 performs variable display of the special figure. Then, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the special symbol variable display, the next special symbol variable display is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. The Next, the jackpot game will be described.

  The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 32) and the first round game after the big hit game is started. It includes an opening (also expressed as OP) and an ending (also expressed as ED) from the end of the final round game until the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as “round”. For example, the first round game (first round) is called “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is called “10 rounds (10R)”.

  The elements constituting such a jackpot game (a jackpot game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the winning holes 30, 32 are opened in each round game, the type and opening of the winning holes for each opening. The time (opening pattern), the time for closing until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), and the like are included. And each of these elements is matched with the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed. The main control board 70 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 14 based on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot symbol. Accordingly, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 70 executes a jackpot game corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Here, the jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol will be described.

  In the jackpot game (first jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot symbol A, the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 8R, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum per round game, and from 1R to 15R, the first for the maximum 0.1 seconds per round game. The big prize opening 30 is opened, and in the 16R (final round), the second big prize opening 32 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In the jackpot game from 9R to 15R, the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which the winning to the first big prize opening 30 cannot be expected. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, but the actual number of round games is nine. The actual number of round games is the number of round games in which game balls can be won up to the maximum number of winnings per round game (eight in the first embodiment).

  In the jackpot game (second jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot symbol B, the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 8R, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum per round game, and from 1R to 15R, the first for the maximum 0.1 seconds per round game. The big prize opening 30 is opened, and in the 16R (final round), the second big prize opening 32 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second per round game. In the jackpot game from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which the winning to the first big prize opening 30 cannot be expected. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, but the actual number of round games is 8.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol C (third jackpot game), the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 15R, the first grand prize winning opening 30 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum per round game, and in the 16R (final round), the maximum is 29.5 seconds per round game. The two major winning openings 32 are opened. That is, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times.

  Here, since the specific area 34 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the sorting member 36K, the operating mode of the sorting member 36K is an opening / closing mode of the specific area 34. it can. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the sorting member 36 </ b> K is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 34”. In this way, the distribution member 36K is controlled in a constant operation mode (the specific region 34 is a constant opening / closing mode), but the constant operation mode of the distribution member 36K (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 34), In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big prize opening 32 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (ease) of making the game ball enter the specific area 34 in the jackpot game is set. Hereinafter, the specific region 34 being in the open state is also referred to as “V open”.

  In 16R of each jackpot game 1-3, the distribution solenoid 36S is energized for 15 seconds from the start of 16R, and the distribution member 36K is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). . Therefore, in 16R of the first jackpot game and the third jackpot game, the game is determined from the relationship between the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 32 and the time and timing controlled to the second state of the distribution member 36K. It is easy for the ball to pass through the specific area 34 (the game ball enters the specific area 34). On the other hand, in the second jackpot game 16R, the game ball is placed in the specific area 34 based on the relationship between the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 32 and the time and timing controlled to the second state of the sorting member 36K. It is almost impossible (difficult) to pass through (to make the game ball enter the specific area 34). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows easy passage of the game ball through the specific area 34 (hereinafter also referred to as “V passing”). The VAT opening / closing member 33K and the sorting member 36K are operated in the jackpot game in which the 33K and the sorting member 36K are operated and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the specific area 34 of the game ball. There is a jackpot game. As described above, winning the jackpot symbol A and jackpot symbol C associated with the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 33K and the sorting member 36K are operated in the V long opening pattern is referred to as “V long jackpot”. On the other hand, winning the jackpot symbol B associated with the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 33K and the sorting member 36K are operated in the V short opening pattern is referred to as “V short jackpot”.

  The main control board 70 newly sets a gaming state after the jackpot game as the jackpot game ends. Specifically, if the game ball passes V during the jackpot game, the main control board 70 sets a high probability state as the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the main control board 70 does not set a high probability state with the end of the jackpot game unless the game ball passes V during the jackpot game. Therefore, if the above-mentioned V long jackpot (bonus symbol A or jackpot symbol C) is won, the game will proceed with a high probability after the jackpot game with a high probability. Become. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot (big hit symbol B) is won, the game will proceed in a normal probability state after the jackpot game with a high probability.

  Further, the main control board 70 sets a time-shortened state with the end of the jackpot game, regardless of whether or not V passes during the jackpot game (regardless of whether or not V passes). However, in this case, the number of time reductions differs depending on whether or not the game ball has passed V during the jackpot game. The number of time reductions is an upper limit value of the number of times of special symbol variable display that can be executed in the time reduction state. If the game ball passes V during the jackpot game, the number of time reductions is “180 times”. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass V during the jackpot game, the number of time reductions is “100”.

  As described above, the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for special figure 1 is 50% for jackpot symbol A (V long jackpot) and 50% for jackpot symbol B (V short jackpot). . On the other hand, the jackpot symbol type allocation ratio for the special symbol 2 based on the jackpot symbol type determination is 100% for the jackpot symbol C (V long jackpot). That is, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the winning at the second starting port 22 is a jackpot, the V long jackpot game is always executed. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the special figure 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball at the second start port 22 rather than the special figure 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball at the first start port 20 However, this is advantageous for the player.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. As the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, there are a gaming state related to the probability of being determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination, and a gaming state related to the special figure change time and the ease of opening the second start port 22. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-short-time state and a short-time state.

  The normal probability state is a gaming state in which the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is a normal probability, and the high probability state is a gaming state in which the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is higher than the normal probability. is there. When power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a normal probability state is set. A high probability state is set when the game ball passes through the specific area 34 (V passes) in the jackpot game. Then, after the high probability state is set, when the special figure variable display is executed 180 times without winning the jackpot, the state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state.

  Next, the non-time-short state and the time-short state will be described. The time-short state is a gaming state in which the special figure variation time is likely to be shorter than the non-time-short state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the special-figure fluctuation pattern is determined using a special-figure fluctuation pattern determination table that is determined so that a special-figure fluctuation pattern with a short special-figure fluctuation time is selected more than in the non-short-time state. A determination is made (see FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and effective winnings (winnings that can be stored as special-pending hold) are likely to occur at the start ports 20 and 22. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  In addition, it can be said that the short time state is a gaming state in which the normal time variation time is likely to be shorter than the normal gaming state as compared to the non-time short state. In the first embodiment, the usual figure fluctuation time is determined based on a usual figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state. Specifically, the normal time fluctuation time is determined to be 30.0 seconds in the non-short-time state, and is determined to be 5.0 seconds in the short-time state. Therefore, the number of times of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the short time state.

  Furthermore, it can be said that the time-short state is a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 23 in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than the normal state as compared to the non-time-short state. This is because, in the non-short-time state, the electric chew 23 is released for 0.08 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas the electric chew 23 is released in 3.0 seconds in one auxiliary game in the time-short state. is there.

  Furthermore, it can be said that the time-short state is a gaming state that is more likely to be determined as a win in the hit determination than the non-time-short state. This is because in the non-short-time state, it is determined that the hit is determined with a probability of 6600/66536, whereas in the time-short state, it is determined that the hit is determined with a probability of 59936/66536. Therefore, the number of times that the time reduction state is determined to be successful in the hit determination per unit time is larger.

  As described above, in the time reduction state, the open time of the electric chew 23 per unit time is longer than in the non-time reduction state, and it is easy for the game balls to win the second start port 22 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big win without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed.

  When the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the non-time-saving state is set. And a time-short state is set by winning a jackpot. Then, when the special time variable display is executed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot after the time reduction state is set, the state shifts from the time reduction state to the non-time reduction state. This predetermined number of times depends on whether or not V passes in the jackpot game. The predetermined number of times when V passes is 180 times, and the predetermined number of times when V does not pass is 100 times.

  In the short-time state, it is easier to win the win, the normal fluctuation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 23 in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer. Regarding the game according to the above, three points are set to be advantageous to the player, but the point set to be advantageous to the player may be a part of them. Finally, in the short time state, it is sufficient that the opening time of the electric chew 23 per unit time becomes longer than in the normal game state, and the game balls are likely to win frequently at the second start port 22.

  Note that the gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a normal probability state and a non-time-short state, but this gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. During the jackpot game, the game state is set to the normal game state. That is, with the start of the jackpot game, the game state is reset and the normal game state is set.

4). Description of Production by Sub Control Board 90 As described above, the main control board 70 performs special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, etc., when the game ball wins the start openings 20 and 22. The sub control board 90 executes various effects according to the contents of the games played by these main control boards 70. Hereinafter, specific examples of various effects performed by the sub-control board 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 24, in order to explain various effects, mainly, the display unit 7a and the board movable device 13 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are partially simplified and extracted.

  When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the sub-control board 90 has a special symbol variation pattern and a special symbol lottery result (a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, a reach determination result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is controlled based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the display part 7a performs variable display of the effect symbol in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the special symbol variation time and the effect symbol variation display are performed, the variation is stopped, and the effect symbol stop display is performed. When the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the possibility of winning the jackpot (the so-called “big hit expectation”) may be suggested. And the result of a special figure lottery is alert | reported by the stop display of an effect design.

  Next, a specific example of the special figure variation effect will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 15A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the normal background image G100 on the display unit 7a. When the variation display of the special symbol is started from the state where the variation display is not performed, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started as shown in FIG. 15B. . If the special symbol variation pattern of the newly started special symbol variation display is a reach-less loss variation (for example, a normal A loss variation), the end of the special symbol variation display without the reach ( With the special symbol stop display), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the losing eyes (so-called “separated eyes”) peculiar to the losing without reach. For example, as shown in FIG. 15C, first, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at approximately the center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a, and then the display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is stopped. As shown in FIG. 15 (D), the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at a substantially center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a. Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (E), the middle effect symbol EZ2 moves up and down the display unit 7a. Temporarily stop at approximately the center in the direction. Finally, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 temporarily stopped in a state of being aligned horizontally at the substantially vertical center position of the display unit 7a are completely and simultaneously as shown in FIG. 15 (F). And the stop is confirmed (stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed).

  In the example of FIG. 15, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1, the right effect symbol EZ3, and the middle effect symbol EZ2. The aspect to stop is not restricted to this, It can set suitably.

  Next, the special figure variation effect when the reach occurs will be described. Also in this case, as in the case of no reach described above, as shown in FIG. 16A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, it is assumed that the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started as shown in FIG. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the number “5” temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position of the display unit 7a, and then as shown in FIG. 16 (D). The right effect design EZ3 consisting of the same number “5” is temporarily stopped in a horizontal direction at the substantially center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a, and reach is reached (reach occurs or is established).

  In the example of FIG. 16, when the reach occurs, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3. However, the temporary stop mode is not limited to this, and should be set appropriately. Can do. In addition, the number of production symbols constituting the reach is not limited to “5”. Further, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a. Further, the direction in which the production symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

  Next, an effect (reach effect) performed in a state where the reach is held after reach is established will be described. As shown in FIG. 16D, when reach is established, N reach is started from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 17A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 17B, the medium effect symbol EZ2 that is changing and displaying (scrolling) at a high speed in the normal mode is gradually decelerated.

  Here, when the special figure variation effect being executed ends with N reach, from this N reach state, the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the approximate center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a, and the result of the special figure lottery The stop display of the effect design according to is performed. If the lottery result of the special drawing lottery caused by the special drawing variation effect being executed is “losing”, the stop display of the production symbol indicating the losing is performed. In this special figure variation effect, since reach has occurred, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), from a number (“4” in FIG. 17 (C-1)) different from the numbers constituting the reach. During this period, the effect design EZ2 is temporarily stopped. Then, with the end of the special symbol change display (special symbol stop display), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state as shown in FIG. The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is “big hit” and the special figure variation effect ends with N reach, as shown in FIG. 17C-2, for example, it is the same as the numbers constituting the reach. As shown in FIG. 17 (D-2), the medium effect symbol EZ2 consisting of numerals temporarily stops at the approximately center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a, and when the special symbol variation display ends (the special symbol stop display). In addition, the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with a hit mark peculiar to the jackpot such as a doublet.

  In addition, when the special figure variation effect does not end with N reach, in other words, when it develops to L reach or SP reach, for example, when the medium effect design EZ2 ends with N reach, it is approximately the same timing as the temporary stop. The medium effect symbol EZ2 is again displayed in a normal manner (at a high speed) and is changed into a development effect.

  Next, the development effect will be described. When the development effect is started, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the temporarily stopped left effect symbol EZ1 moves to the upper left of the display unit 7a while being reduced, and the temporarily stopped right effect symbol EZ3. Moves to the upper right of the display unit 7a while being reduced. When the development effect is started, the normal background image G100 is switched to a background image (development effect background image) G101 dedicated to the development effect. In the development effect background image G101, first, the main character in a normal state that has not been transformed is displayed throughout the body.

  Next, in the development effect, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the main character in the normal state is displayed in a bust-up state, the content branches to three types of effect contents. As the first effect content, as shown in FIG. 18C-1, the main character in the normal state displayed in the bust-up state is continuously displayed, and the development effect ends without any particular change. Content. As the second effect content, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2), an effect content in which the main character in the normal state displayed in the bust-up state is transformed into a special state, and the development effect ends in that state. It is. As the third effect, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-3), the panel movable device 13 is activated and the box 13K is activated (lowered) to a predetermined operating position, and is displayed in a bust-up state. The contents of the production that the main character in the normal state disappears. In this way, in the development effect, after the main character in the normal state of bust up is displayed, it branches into three effect contents. Here, the development effect in which the main character in the normal state continues to be displayed without transforming and the panel movable device 13 does not operate is defined as the development effect of the development effect pattern 1 (development effect 1). The effect is the development effect of the development effect pattern 2 (development effect 2), and the development effect in which the panel movable device 13 operates is the development effect of the development effect pattern 3 (development effect 3). Then, the development effect 3 is further expanded to any one of the three types of effect contents.

  As the first production content, as shown in FIG. 19 (A-1), the panel movable device 13 (box body 13K) of FIG. 18 (C-3) is held, and in a standby state without any particular change. It is the content of the production where the development production ends as it is. As the second effect, as shown in FIG. 19A-2, the cover 13K1 opens and the protrusion 13K2 appears, but the cover 13K1 is closed without the protrusion 13K2 operating (protruding). This is the content of the effect that the development effect ends when the panel movable device 13 (box 13K) returns to the standby state. As the third effect, as shown in FIG. 19A-3, the lid 13K1 opens and the protrusion 13K2 appears, and then the protrusion 13K2 moves forward (for example, the tip of the protrusion 13K2 is glass). After the operation (projecting) to the position reaching the plate 55, the lid 13 </ b> K <b> 1 is closed, the panel movable device 13 (box 13 </ b> K) returns to the standby state, and the development effect ends. Thus, in the development effect 3, after the box 13K operates to a predetermined operating position, it branches into three effect contents. Here, the development effect 3 (development effect 31) of the development effect pattern 31 is the development effect 3 that is held without any movement of the panel movable device 13 (box body 13K) that has been operated to the predetermined operation position and ends without opening the lid portion 13K1. The development effect 3 in which the lid 13K1 is opened but the protrusion 13K2 is not activated is defined as the development effect 3 (development effect 32) of the development effect pattern 32. Is the development effect 3 (development effect 33) of the development effect pattern 33.

  As described above, when the development effects 1 to 3 are performed, L reach or SP reach is performed thereafter. That is, the development effect is a crossroads that relays the development to L reach or SP reach. And the expectation degree in which L reach is performed differs from the expectation degree in which SP reach is performed by the production content of the development effect. In the first embodiment, the expectation that SP reach is executed in the order of development effect 1 <development effect 2 <development effect 3 is high. On the other hand, the expectation that L reach is executed in the order of development effect 1> development effect 2> development effect 3 is high. Further, among the development effects 3, the expectation that the SP reach is executed in the order of the development effects 31 <the development effects 32 <the development effects 33 is high. On the other hand, the degree of expectation that L reach is executed in the order of development effect 31> development effect 32> development effect 33 is high. In the first embodiment, the SP reach is always executed after the development effect 33 is executed.

  When the development effect is changed to the L reach, the temporarily produced left effect symbol EZ1 and right effect symbol EZ3 are maintained, and the development effect background image G101 is switched to the background image G102 dedicated to the L reach (FIG. 20 (A-)). 1)). The background image G102 dedicated to L reach is composed of a video (scene) by 2DCG in which the main character and enemy characters battle in the city. On the other hand, in the case of developing from the development effect to the SP reach, as in the case of the L reach, while the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 that are temporarily stopped are held, the background dedicated to the SP reach from the development effect background image G101. The image is switched to the image G103 (see FIG. 20A-2). The background image G103 dedicated to SP reach is composed of 3DCG images (scenes) in which the main character and the enemy character battle in the enemy's hideout.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (B-1), when it is lost, the background image G102 exclusively for L reach or the background image G103 exclusively for SP reach is switched to the normal background image G100, and A stop display of the effect symbols to be shown (stop display of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3) is performed, and the following special figure variation effect is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20 (B-2), when the jackpot is reached, the background image G102 dedicated to L reach or the background image G103 dedicated to SP reach is switched to the normal background image G100, and the jackpot is set. A stop display of the effect symbol shown (stop display of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3) is performed, and a jackpot game effect is performed.

  Next, the special effect performed when the special variation display of special variation is described. For example, as shown in FIG. 21A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the normal background image G100 on the display unit 7a. When the variation display of the special symbol is started from the state where the variation display is not performed, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started with the start as shown in FIG. . When a predetermined time (for example, 12 seconds) elapses, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 is predetermined identification information (a symbol including “5” in FIG. 21 (C)). Is temporarily stopped at approximately the center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a, and as shown in FIG. 21D, the right effect design symbol EZ3 is displayed with predetermined identification information (“1” in FIG. 21D). 7a is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction. In the example of FIG. 21, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the effect symbol “5”, the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at the effect symbol “1”, and the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss without reach is performed. I am trying to do. Here, the medium effect symbol EZ2 that has changed at a high speed to the extent that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the effect symbol is decelerated. Then, when the medium effect symbol EZ2 has decelerated to such an extent that its contents are easily visible, the special effect suggestion suggests that there is a possibility that the special effect may be executed in the medium effect symbol EZ2 that is slowly changing. The pattern G1 appears gradually. Here, since the medium effect symbol EZ2 is scroll-displayed from the top to the bottom, the special effect suggestion symbol G1 gradually appears from the upper end while moving downward.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the special effect suggestion symbol G1 constituting the medium effect symbol EZ2 moving slowly downward tends to temporarily stop at the substantially vertical center position of the display unit 7a. Here, when the special effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 22 (B-1), the special effect suggestion symbol G1 has temporarily stopped at the approximate center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a, and has entered the special effect. A special effect rush effect for informing the user is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22C-1, the normal background image G100 is switched to the special effect-specific background image (special effect background image) G104 on the display unit 7a, and the board movable device 13 is switched. The box 13K moves to a predetermined operating position (center of the display unit 7a in plan view). Further, the left effect design EZ1 is reduced and moved to the upper left of the display unit 7a, and the right effect design EZ3 is reduced and moved to the upper right of the display unit 7a. It should be noted that when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 move to the upper left and upper right, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 so that reach is established with predetermined identification information (the number “5” in FIG. 22). The display content of can be switched.

  When the special effect rush effect is being executed, the special effect suggestion symbol G1 is deleted. The timing is not particularly limited. For example, the special effect suggestion pattern G1 may be deleted when the normal background image G100 is switched to the special effect background image G104. Also, instead of deleting the special effect suggestion symbol G1, the special effect suggestion symbol G1 is displayed. Also good. The special effect is executed after the special effect rush effect, which will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the special effect is not executed, as shown in FIG. 22 (B-2), the special effect suggestion symbol G1 that was about to be temporarily stopped slips around the center of the display unit 7a and moves downward as it is. Then, after disappearing from the display unit 7a and the effect symbol indicating normal identification information different from the special effect suggestion symbol G1 is temporarily stopped, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss.

  Thus, the special effect is executed during the period when the special effect suggestion symbol G1 appears (FIG. 21E) and is about to be temporarily stopped at the approximate center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a (FIG. 22A). This means that the possibility of being executed has increased, but it has not been determined that it will be executed. In the following, the special effect suggestion symbol G1 appears, and the effect that is intended to be temporarily stopped at the approximate center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a is referred to as "special effect squeak effect". Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (B-1), it is confirmed that the special effect suggestion symbol G1 is temporarily stopped and the special effect is executed, and the special effect as shown in FIG. 22 (B-2). The indication that the suggestion symbol G1 slips without temporary stop and the special effect is not executed is referred to as a “special effect execution availability notification effect” for notifying whether or not the special effect can be executed. Then, the special effect squeezing effect and the special effect execution possibility notification effect are combined to be a “special effect suggestion effect”. The special effect suggesting effect when the special effect is not executed is also referred to as a “special effect gaze”.

  The effect content of the special effect suggestion symbol G1 is not limited as long as the player can recognize that the special effect may be executed, but in the example of FIG. 22B-1, the special effect suggestion symbol G1 is a character. It is composed of “surprise box”. This is because the special effect is an effect accompanied by the operation of the panel movable device 13, and the panel movable device 13 has a structure similar to a so-called “surprise box”.

  Next, special effects will be described. As described above, the special effect is an effect that can be developed step by step in the effect. Then, “SU1” to “SU4” are set as production stages.

  Special effects start from SU1. Further, when the production stage develops, it develops by one stage. Therefore, the special effect 1 starts at SU1 and ends as it is. Special effect 2 starts from SU1, develops from SU1 to SU2, and ends at SU2. The special effect 3 starts from SU1, develops from SU1 to SU2, develops from SU2 to SU3, and ends at SU3. The special effect 4 starts from SU1, develops from SU1 to SU2, develops from SU2 to SU3, develops from SU3 to SU4, and ends at SU4. After the special effects 1 to 3, the L reach or the SP reach is executed. On the other hand, after the special effect 4, SP reach is executed, and L reach is not executed. That is, when the production stage reaches SU4, execution of SP reach is confirmed. Further, the expectation level of SP reach execution is associated with the production stage. In the first embodiment, the expected degree of SP reach execution increases in the order of SU1 <SU2 <SU3 <SU4. Therefore, as the stage of development develops, the expectation of jackpot increases.

  Next, a specific example of the stage of special effects will be described. As shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the special effect is introduced when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the execution of the special effect execution notification effect (special effect execution notification effect) for notifying the execution of the special effect. Enter SU1 corresponding to the part.

  In SU1, first, the voice A “logo, out of the box” by the voice of the enemy character is output from the speaker 11 (FIG. 23A). In SU1, the panel movable device 13 has not changed since the special effect entry. When a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) elapses after the sound A is output, if the special effect 2 to the special effect 4 are developed, the board movable device 13 is activated to open the lid 13K1 if the special effect 2 to the special effect 4 are performed. The projecting body 13K2 appears, and the second sound A “Logo, Outgoing” is output from the speaker 11 (FIG. 23B). On the other hand, in the case of the special effect 1, since it ends in SU1, as shown in FIG. 23 (E), the box 13K rises and the panel movable device 13 returns to the standby state and enters the L reach or the SP reach. .

  When a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the development to SU2, if the special effect 3 to the special effect 4, it develops to SU3 and the projecting body 13K2 reaches the first projecting position. The side tip moves until it reaches substantially the same plane as the front surface of the game board 2 (the game area 3) (jumps out), and the third sound A “logo, come out” is output from the speaker 11. At this time, an effect image that highlights the forward movement (protrusion) of the projecting body 13K2 is displayed as the special effect background image G104 on the display unit 7a. On the other hand, in the case of the special effect 2, since the process ends in SU2, as shown in FIG. 23E, the box 13K rises after the lid 13K1 is closed, and the panel movable device 13 returns to the standby state. Enter the reach or SP reach.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the development to SU3, if the special effect 4 is developed, the development will proceed to SU4 and the projecting body 13K2 reaches the second projecting position. It moves until it reaches the back surface of the board 55 (jumps out), and the sound B “game is a logo” by the voice of the enemy character is output from the speaker 11. At this time, an effect image that highlights the forward movement (protrusion) of the projecting body 13K2 is displayed as the special effect background image G104 on the display unit 7a. When a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, the protrusion 13K2 is retracted and stored in the box 13K, the lid 13K1 is closed, the box 13K is raised, and the panel movable device 13 returns to the standby state. Rush into SP reach. On the other hand, in the case of the special effect 3, since the process ends in SU3, as shown in FIG. 23 (E), the projecting body 13K2 held at the first projecting position is retracted and stored in the box 13K. After 13K1 is closed, the box 13K rises, the panel movable device 13 returns to the standby state, and enters the L reach or SP reach.

  Note that if the special effect 4 is executed, that is, if it develops to SU4, the execution of the SP reach is confirmed. And as described above, the content of the SP reach is composed of battles with enemy characters, but the audio B that is output only by SU4 is a talk “game is a logo”, which is related to the content of the SP reach. ing. Thus, in SU4 where execution of SP reach is determined, the execution of SP reach is suggested by outputting the sound B related to the effect content of SP reach.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a predetermined movement condition is satisfied (for example, the development effect 33 and the special effects 3 and 4 are executed), the projecting body 13K2 constituting the board movable device 13 is played in the game area 3. And it is moved in the direction intersecting (orthogonal) the display portion 7a. In this way, the projecting body 13K2 moves in the direction approaching the player (the projecting body 13K2 projects), and a three-dimensional performance is performed, so that the performance according to the game is accented and the performance effect is effectively achieved. Can be increased. Further, when the projecting body 13K2 projects like the special effects 3 and 4, an effect image that makes the projecting body 13K2 stand out as the special effect background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 7a. The effect can be enhanced.

  Further, the box body 13K that houses the protruding body 13K2 is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 constituting the game area 3 in the standby state, and the first movement condition is established as the first stage (the effect of the development effect 3). When the upper branch point is reached or the special effect execution notification effect is executed), the box 13K that houses the protrusion 13K2 is displayed in the range of the opening 2A in front view along the game area 3 and the display part 7a (display) Move to the front of the part 7a). Next, when the second movement condition is established as the second stage (the development effect 33 is executed or develops to SU3 or SU4), the projecting body 13K2 extends in a direction orthogonal to the game area 3 and the display unit 7a from the rear side. Move in the direction approaching the player. After moving along the game area 3 and the display unit 7a in this way, it moves perpendicularly to the game area 3 and the display unit 7a, so in one production with a series of flows, the projecting body 13K2 and the box The direction of operation of the panel movable device 13 including 13K is three-dimensionalized, and the thickness of the series of effects increases.

  Furthermore, the protrusion 13K2 is moved from the state in which the protrusion 13K2 is housed in the box 13K and cannot be visually recognized to the state in which the lid 13K1 is opened and visually recognized, so that the unexpectedness can be enhanced.

  In addition, since the protrusion 13K2 is arranged behind the game area 3 in the standby state, the movement distance when moving forward can be increased, and the effect of the movement by the movement of the protrusion 13K2 can be achieved. The production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, the projecting body 13K2 has two types of movement patterns: a first projecting position up to the gaming area 3 and a second projecting position up to the glass plate 55 from a state of being arranged behind the gaming area 3. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the production by moving the projecting body 13K2 and to prevent the production from being monotonous. Further, the projecting body 13K2 moves in two stages so as to move from the initial position arranged behind the game area 3 to the first projecting position and further from the first projecting position to the second projecting position. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the production by moving the projecting body 13K2 and to prevent the production from being monotonous. Further, since a buffer member 13K21 that absorbs an impact with the glass plate 55 is provided at the front end of the protrusion 13K2, the glass plate 55 is prevented from being damaged and the panel movable device 13 is prevented from being broken. It is possible to reduce the influence on the game ball due to the impact applied to the game 55.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 71 [Main control main processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. A counter, a timer, a flag, a status, a buffer, and the like that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 71 described below are provided in the RAM 74. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 71 provided on the main control board 70 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, permission setting for access to the RAM 74, setting of the CPU 72, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 72 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until the main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next, various kinds of normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are performed. The update process of the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 72 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in an output buffer provided in the RAM 74 of the main control board 70 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 71 takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the surplus ball storage recess 62A, and stores it in the RAM 74 as the lower plate full data. Stored in the output buffer.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005) and the period until the next main timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 71 performs the sensor detection process (S104), subsequently performs the normal operation process (S105), and further performs the special operation process (S106). Do. The sensor detection process, the normal operation process, and the special operation process will be described later.

  Subsequent to the special operation process (S106), a sorter control process for controlling the sorter 36 is performed (S107). The game control microcomputer 71 opens V for 15 seconds when the final round (16 rounds) of the big hit game is started in the distribution device control process.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 71 executes other processing (S108) and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), power-off monitoring processing when power is cut off, updating of a timer provided in the RAM 74, and the like are performed. As other processing (S108), payout control processing for paying out a prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a winning ball counter for the first starting port 20, a winning ball counter for the second starting port 22, a winning ball counter for the first large winning port 30, and a winning ball counter for the second large winning port 32 are shown. Then, it is checked whether or not the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 27 exceeds “0”, and if it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 110. Then, when a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 71 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the interrupt pulse is next input to the CPU 72 (see FIG. 24), and when the interrupt pulse is input ( After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 71 receives the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 74 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 27, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the general winning slot sensor 27a (S201). If a game ball has not been won in the general winning opening 27 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203. If a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 27 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the game. General winning award ball processing for paying out a prize ball is performed (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (“3” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the general winning opening 27 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening 27.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S206. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S203), it is determined whether or not the normal operation status described later is 1, in other words, whether or not the normal map variable display or the auxiliary game is performed. It is determined whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO in S204), the process proceeds to step S206. If the normal operation status is 1 (YES in S204), the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter (label-TRND-F) Is obtained, and the obtained ordinary symbol random number is stored in the ordinary symbol storage unit provided in the RAM 74 (S205), and the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 22, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 22a. If no game ball has been won at the second start port 22 (NO at S206), the process proceeds to step S213. If a game ball has been won at the second start port 22 (YES at S206), the game ball is predetermined. Second start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S207). In the second starting opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning at the second starting opening 22 is added to the winning start counter for the second starting opening 22.

  Next, whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (specifically, the value of the counter (special figure 2 hold number counter) for counting the special figure 2 hold number provided in the RAM 74) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. It is determined whether or not (S208). If the special figure 2 hold number is “4” or more (YES in S208), the process proceeds to step S213, but if the special figure 2 hold number is not “4” or more (less than “4”) ( NO in S208), special figure 2 holding number addition processing is performed (S209). In the special figure 2 hold number addition process, the special figure 2 hold number counter is incremented by “1”, and the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 432 is increased by “1”.

  Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), a reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-) HP-related special figure 2 related random numbers are acquired and stored in a special figure related random number buffer provided in the RAM 74 (S210).

  Next, a second start winning command specifying process is performed (S211). In the second start winning command specifying process, the second starting winning command is checked by comparing the current gaming state with the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S210 in the second starting port start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. And the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 74.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 71 stores the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S210 in the special figure 2 storage unit 752 (S212).

  Subsequently, in step S213, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a. If the game ball has not won the first starting port 20 (NO in S213), the process proceeds to step S220, and if the game ball has won the first starting port 20 (YES in S213), the game ball is predetermined. First start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S214). In the first starting opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning at the first starting opening 20 is added to the winning ball counter for the first starting opening 20.

  Next, the special figure 1 hold number (specifically, the value of the special figure 1 hold number (special figure 1 hold number counter) provided in the RAM 74) is equal to or greater than "4" (upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not (S215). If the special figure 1 hold number is “4” or more (YES in S215), the process proceeds to step S220, but if the special figure 1 hold number is not “4” or more (less than) (NO in S215). ), Special figure 1 holding number addition processing is performed (S216). In the special figure 1 hold number addition process, the special figure 1 hold number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 431 is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), a reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-) HP-related special figure 1 related random numbers are acquired and stored in a special figure related random number buffer provided in the RAM 74 (S217).

  Next, a first start winning command specifying process is performed (S218). In the first start winning command specifying process, the first starting win command is checked by comparing the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S217 against the start winning command specifying table for the first starting port shown in FIG. The command is specified, and the specified first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 74.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 71 stores the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S217 in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold number in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 751 (S219).

  In step S220, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first grand prize opening 30, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first big prize port sensor 30a. If the game ball has not won the first big prize opening 30 (NO in S220), the process proceeds to step S224. If the game ball has won the first big prize opening 30 (YES in S220), it is stored in the RAM 74. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided big winning opening winning counter is “9” or more (S221). The big prize winning prize counter is a counter for counting the number of winning prizes in the first big winning prize opening 30 and the second big winning prize opening 32 in one round game of the big hit game. The grand prize winning counter is cleared at the end of each round game. In the first embodiment, the prescribed number of winnings is set to “8”. Therefore, the process of step S221 is performed.

  If the counter value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more (YES in S221), the process proceeds to step S224, and the counter value of the big prize winning prize counter is not “9” or more, that is, less than “9”. (NO in S221), the counter value of the big prize opening prize counter is incremented by “1” (S222), and the first big prize opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S223). ), Go to step S224. In the first grand prize opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls according to the prize winning to the first big prize opening 30 is stored in the prize ball counter for the first big prize opening 30 (“14” in the first embodiment). Is added.

  In step S224, the game control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second big prize opening 32, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second big prize port sensor 32a. If a game ball has not won the second big prize opening 32 (NO in S224), the process proceeds to step S228. If a game ball has won the second big prize opening 32 (YES in S224), the big prize is won. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the winning prize counter is “9” or more (S225).

  If the counter value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more (YES in S225), the process proceeds to step S228, and the counter value of the big winning prize winning counter is not “9” or more, that is, less than “9”. (NO in S225), the counter value of the winning prize winning counter is incremented by “1” (S226), and the second winning prize winning ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls to the player is performed (S227). ), Go to step S228. In the second grand prize winning ball processing, the number of prize balls according to the winning at the second big winning prize port 32 (“14” in the first embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the second big prize winning hole 32. Is added.

  In step S228, the game control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 34 (entered into the specific area 34), that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 34a. If the game ball has not passed the specific area 34 (NO in S228), the sensor detection process is completed. If the game ball has passed the specific area 34 (YES in S228), whether the V validity period is in effect. It is determined whether or not (S229). The V effective period is a period during which V is opened in the sorting apparatus control process. If it is not during the V effective period (NO in S229), the sensor detection process is completed, and if it is during the V effective period (YES in S229), the V passes according to the passage of the specific region 34 (V passing) during the V effective period. Processing is performed (S230), and the sensor detection process is terminated. In the V passing process, the game control microcomputer 71 turns on the V flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 34 (entered into the specific area 34) during the V effective period in the predetermined area of the RAM 74, and the V passing command Is set in the output buffer. When the V flag is turned ON, a high probability state is set in the game state setting process at the time of jackpot game end.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, normal operation processing relating to the control of the general map display 42 and the electric chew 23 will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, the processing related to the general-purpose display 42 and the electric Chu 23 is divided into four statuses (stages). “Normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each status. In the normal operation process (S105), the game control microcomputer 71 first confirms the “normal operation status” (S1101). When the “normal operation status” is “1”, the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. When the “normal operation status” is “2”, the normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed. When the “normal operation status” is “3”, a normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4”, an auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The “normal operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when the variable display and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), a hit determination is made based on the normal symbol random number stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 76. Further, the base map change pattern is determined based on the current game state, the base map change pattern is determined, and the base map change display of the base map change time corresponding to the determined base map change pattern is displayed. The normal operation status is changed to “2”.

  The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the ordinary symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal symbol fluctuation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal figure fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display of the currently executed normal figure (whether or not to terminate the normal figure fluctuation display). If it is determined that the diagram change time has elapsed, the normal stop display is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to “3”.

  The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the general symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the currently executed normal diagram has started (whether to stop the stop display of the normal diagram) If it is determined that a predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol displayed in a stopped state is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if the stopped symbol is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to “1”. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped, the normal operation status is changed to “4” and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table.

  The auxiliary game control process (S1105) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. When the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to “1”.

[Special action processing]
Next, a special operation process related to the control of the special figure display 41, the special figure hold display 43, and the special winning devices 31, 33 will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, the processing related to the special figure display 41, the special figure hold display 43, and the special winning devices 31, 33 is divided into five statuses (stages). “Special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” is assigned to each status. The game control microcomputer 71 first confirms the “special operation status” (S1501). The game control microcomputer 71 performs a special symbol standby process (S1502) when the “special operation status” is “1”, and changes the special symbol when the “special operation status” is “2”. Process (S1503) is performed, and when “Special action status” is “3”, special symbol confirmation process (S1504) is performed, and when “Special action status” is “4”, jackpot game control Processing (S1505) is performed, and when “special operation status” is “5”, gaming state setting processing (S1506) is performed. The “special operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process that is performed while the special symbol is variably displayed and the jackpot game is not being performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol variation process (S1503) is a process performed when the special symbol is variably displayed. The special symbol variation process will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol determination process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol confirmation process will be described in detail later.

  The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 71 performs a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 14 by performing a jackpot game control process. When the jackpot game ends, the special action status is changed to “5”.

  The game state setting process (S1506) is a process for setting the game state according to the jackpot symbol, ON / OFF of the V flag (whether or not V passes during the jackpot game), etc. when the jackpot game ends. If there is V passing during the jackpot game, the high probability state is set by turning on the high probability flag in the high probability flag area of the RAM 74. Further, at this time, the specified number of times (the specified number of high probabilities) that can set (continue) the high probability state without winning the jackpot is set in the high probability remaining number counter provided in the RAM 74. In the first embodiment, the high probability prescribed number is set to 180 times. Further, the time reduction state is set by turning on the time reduction flag in the time reduction flag area of the RAM 74. Further, at this time, the specified number of times (the specified number of time reductions) that can set (continue) the time reduction state without winning a jackpot is set in the time reduction remaining number counter provided in the RAM 74. In the first embodiment, the specified number of time reductions varies depending on whether or not V passes. The specified number of time reductions when there is a V passage during the jackpot game is 180 times, and the specified number of time reductions when there is no V passage during the jackpot game is 100 times. In other words, in the first embodiment, the game is controlled in the time-saving state after the big hit game regardless of whether or not VAT passes, but the specified number of times for the time-short state varies depending on whether or not V passes. The target of the “number of times” of the high probability specified number of times and the short time specified number of times is a special figure variable display. Therefore, for example, the high-probability state is maintained until the special figure variable display is executed 180 times without setting the jackpot winning.

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is “0” (S1601). If the special figure 2 hold number is “0” (YES in S1601), that is, if there is no special figure 2 related random number obtained due to winning at the second start port 22, the special figure 1 is stored. It is determined whether the number of holds is “0” (S1608). If the special figure 1 hold number is also “0” (YES in S1608), that is, if there is no special figure 1 related random number acquired due to winning at the first starting port 20, the customer It is determined whether the wait flag is ON (S1618). If the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol standby processing is finished. If the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1618), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). Then, the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1620), and the special symbol waiting process is finished.

  Also, if the special figure 2 hold number is “0” but the special figure 1 hold number is not “0” (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no hold information of special figure 2, but the first start When there is more than one special figure 1 related random number storage (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning in the mouth 20, special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination Processing (S1610) is performed.

  In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the special symbol random number stored first in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 751 is read out and the jackpot determination table (in accordance with the current game state) ( Based on FIG. 10 (A)), it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit determination). At present, if the normal probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the normal probability state jackpot determination table, and if the high probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the high probability state jackpot determination table.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out, and the jackpot symbol type determination (jacket symbol type determination) is performed based on the first jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 10B). Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 74, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 74. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the symbol design data indicating the loss is set in the special buffer, and the symbol designating command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current state is the normal gaming state (non-time saving state) (S1651). If it is the normal gaming state (YES in S1651), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state is selected (S1652), and then the process proceeds to step S1654. After selecting the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

  In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is “jackpot”. If it is a big hit (YES in S1654), the step after selecting the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for jackpot from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (step S1659) The process proceeds to S1660, and if it is not a big hit (NO in S1654), reach determination is performed (S1655). In the reach determination, the reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is collated with a reach determination table (see FIG. 10C) corresponding to the current game state (non-short-time state / short-time state), with or without reach. Determine whether.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reach determination result in step S1655 is “with reach” (S1656). If there is a reach (YES in S1656), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the loss with reach is selected from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658). Then, the process proceeds to step S1660, and if there is no reach (NO in S1656), the current number of reserved special figure 1 is confirmed, and in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 From FIG. 1, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless losing according to the number of reserved special figure 1 is selected (S1657), and the process proceeds to step S1660.

  In step S1660, the game control microcomputer 71 reads the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, and compares the special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659. Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment which judges special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 71 sets a special figure 1 fluctuation start command indicating the decided special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the output buffer (S1661), and the special figure fluctuation corresponding to the decided special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1662), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol standby process. The special operation timer is updated for 4 ms in the other processing (S108) of FIG. The special figure 1 change start command to be set includes information on the special symbol type (that is, special figure 1), information on the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), and special information. 1 includes information on the result of the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination performed in the fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610) (information including the presence / absence of reach and information on the special figure fluctuation time).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 71 causes the special figure 1 display 411 to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). .

  Next, the game control microcomputer 71 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 751 to the side read from the current position, and also displays the special figure 1 hold storage unit 751. The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift processing is performed to clear the storage area corresponding to the first hold in (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 suspension is digested in the order of suspension.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 71 decrements the special figure 1 hold number counter by “1” (S1613) and decreases the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 431 by “1” and changes it ( S1614), the special operation status is changed to “2” (S1615).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616). If it is ON (YES in S1616), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1617), and the special symbol standby processing is performed. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is terminated without executing step S1617.

  Also, if the number of reserved special figure 2 is not “0” in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, there is one or more special figure 2 related random numbers stored due to winning at the second starting port 22. In this case, special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) are basically the same as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610). .

  The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) is the same process as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) except that the table used in the big jackpot symbol type determination table is the second jackpot symbol type determination table, and thus description thereof is omitted. . Also, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) is basically the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment process (except for the fact that the table used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment is the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table). Since this is the same processing as S1610), the description is omitted.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 71 causes the special figure 2 display 412 to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 71 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 752 to the side read from the current position by one, and the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 752. The special storage area shift processing for clearing the storage area corresponding to the fourth storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is performed (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 suspension is digested in the order of suspension.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 71 decrements the special figure 2 hold number counter by “1” (S1606), and changes the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 432 by “1” (S1607). ), The special operation status is changed to “2” (S1615), and the process proceeds to step S1616.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the special symbol variation display based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is “0” (YES in S1601). That is, the special figure 2 suspension digestion is executed in preference to the special figure 1 suspension digestion. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 hold is more likely to win the jackpot symbol that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 hold (see FIG. 10B). ).

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation process (S1503), the game control microcomputer 71 first determines whether or not to end the special symbol variation display, that is, the special diagram variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (special operation counter = 0) (S1701). When the special symbol fluctuation display is not terminated (NO in S1701), when the special symbol variation processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display is terminated (YES in S1701), the special symbol display on the special symbol display 41 is displayed. And stop display of a special symbol corresponding to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or S1609 (S1702).

  Subsequently, a special figure fixed time (for example, 0.8 seconds) set in advance is set in the special operation timer (S1703), and a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol fluctuation display is ended is output to the buffer. (S1704), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol determination process (S1504), the game control microcomputer 71 first determines whether or not to stop the special symbol stop display, that is, the special symbol determination time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special). It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1751). When the special symbol stop display is not terminated (NO in S1751), when the special symbol confirmation process is terminated and the special symbol stop display is terminated (YES in S1751), a high probability state (high probability flag is ON) It is determined whether or not (S1752).

  If it is not currently in a high probability state (NO in S1752), the process proceeds to step S1756, and if it is currently in a high probability state (YES in S1752), the remaining number of special symbol variable displays that can be executed in a high probability state (high “1” is subtracted from the value of the high probability remaining number counter for measuring (remaining probability number of times) (S1753), and it is determined whether or not the value of the high probability remaining number counter is “0” (S1754). If the value of the high probability remaining number counter (high probability remaining number) is not “0” (NO in S1754), the process proceeds to step S1756, and the value of the high probability remaining number counter (high probability remaining number) is “0”. If (YES in S1754), the high probability state is shifted to the normal probability state (the high probability flag is turned OFF) (S1755).

  In step S1756, the game control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the current state is the time-short state (the time-short flag is ON). If it is not in the time-short state (NO in S1756), the process proceeds to step S1760. If it is currently in the time-short state (YES in S1756), the remaining number of special symbol variable display that can be executed in the time-short state (remaining time in short time) The value of the time remaining count counter to be measured is decremented by “1” (S1757), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time remaining count counter is “0” (S1758). If the value of the time remaining count counter (time remaining count) is not "0" (NO in S1758), the process proceeds to step S1760, and if the value of the time remaining count counter (time remaining count) is "0" (S1758 YES), the time-short state is shifted to the non-time-short state (the time-short flag is turned OFF) (S1759).

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 71 sets a gaming state command indicating the current gaming state in the output buffer (S1760), and determines whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S1761). . If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1761), the special action status is changed to “1” (S1765), and the special symbol confirmation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is a jackpot symbol in step S1761 (YES in S1761), the gaming state is reset (the normal gaming state is set. Specifically, the high probability flag and the short time flag are turned off, the high probability remaining number counter and The value of the hourly remaining counter is set to “0”) (S1762).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 71 performs jackpot game preparation processing (S1763), changes the special operation status to “4” (S1764), and ends the special symbol determination processing. In the jackpot game preparation process, a jackpot game control table (TBL No. 9-1 to 9-3) corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74, and a jackpot opening flag indicating that the jackpot game is being opened Is turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 74, and according to the type of the jackpot symbol, a predetermined opening time (time from the start of the jackpot game to the start of one round) is set in the special operation timer, A jackpot opening command corresponding to the type is set in the output buffer of the RAM 74. The jackpot opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol represents that a jackpot game (opening of jackpot game) corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is started.

6). Production control by production control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing]
Next, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 35 to 41, the control of effects by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described. Note that a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the production control by the production control microcomputer 91 below are provided in the RAM 94. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. The effect determination random numbers include an SP reach pattern determination random number, an L reach pattern determination random number, an extended effect pattern determination random number, an extended effect 3 pattern determination random number, an N reach pattern determination random number, and a normal variation. There are various random numbers for determining the production contents such as production pattern determination random numbers. As an example, the determination random number counter update method for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 70 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 70 described above.

  When the random number seed update process ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission processing, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 (for example, a special drawing change effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start command, which will be described later, And an ending effect start command or the like) are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 7a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). Further, the sub control board 90 outputs various sounds performed by the image control board 100 as well as sounds from the speaker 11 via the sound control circuit 106 (executes various effects by sound), and a lamp control circuit. 107 causes the frame lamp 12 to emit light (performs various effects by light emission), activates the box 13K, the lid portion 13K1, and the protrusion 13K2 (performs various effects depending on the operation). To do. Various effects include special figure variation effects, jackpot game effects (opening effects, round effects, ending effects), customer waiting effects, and the like.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

  The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time an STB signal (strobe signal), that is, various commands sent from the main control board 70 are input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the various commands received and received in the output process (S101) of the main control board 70 in the reception buffer of the RAM 94. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 1 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs an input process (S4101). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates hemispherical button switch data based on the detection signal from the hemispherical button detection switch 17a. In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates sword-shaped button switch data based on the detection signal from the sword-shaped button detection switch 18a.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 91 generates the light emission data created in the light emission data creation process (S4207) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process to be described later in order to cause the frame lamp 12 to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image. Is output to the lamp control circuit 107. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 12 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a movable device control process (S4103). In the movable device control process, the production control microcomputer 91 drives the drive data (the box 13K, the lid 13K1, and the protrusion 13K2 to drive the box 13K, the lid 13K1, and the protrusion 13K2 at a predetermined timing. (Data for driving) is created or output. The drive data set in each process in the later-described 10 ms timer interrupt process is also output in this process. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives the box 13K, the lid 13K1, and the protrusion 13K2 in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 91 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4104), and ends the 1 ms timer interrupt processing.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a reception command analysis process for analyzing the command stored in the reception buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs effect timer update processing for updating a timer for measuring the time related to each effect such as the special figure change effect, the operation promotion effect, and the customer waiting effect (S4202). Furthermore, a customer waiting effect execution process (S4203) for starting the customer waiting effect is performed.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the hemispherical button switch data and the sword-shaped button switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt processing in the RAM 94 as hemispherical button switch data and sword-shaped button switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt processing. Button state acquisition processing is performed (S4204). The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize whether or not the hemispherical button 17 or the sword-shaped button 18 is operated by the button state acquisition process.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs button operation effective period control processing for setting and releasing the operation effective period of the hemispherical button 17 and the sword-shaped button 18 (S4205). If the operation of the hemispherical button 17 or the sword-shaped button 18 is operated during the period when the operation of the hemispherical button 17 or the sword-shaped button 18 is effective, a command indicating that the operation has been performed is this button operation effective period control process. Is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process of step S4004. When the image control board 100 receives a command indicating that the hemispherical button 17 or the sword-shaped button 18 has been operated, the image control board 100 performs an effect (image display) according to the operation.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs voice control processing (S4206). In the voice control process, as described later, the voice data (data for controlling the output of the voice from the speaker 11) and the voice control circuit are generated based on the contents of the effects indicated by the special figure fluctuation effect data set in the RAM 94, as will be described later. Output to 106 is performed.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs light emission data creation processing (S4207). In the light emission data creation process, as will be described later, light emission data is created based on the contents of effects indicated by the special figure variation effect data set in the RAM 94.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the reception command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 91 first receives a start prize command (first start prize command or second start prize command) from the main control board 70, in other words, receives a start prize command. It is determined whether or not the data is stored in the buffer (S4301). If a start winning command has been received (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if a starting winning command has not been received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

  In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a start winning process according to the winning of a game ball in the first start port 20 or the second start port 22. In the start winning process, the received start winning command is stored in the start winning command holding storage unit 95 in the RAM 94. Here, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the first start winning command hold storage unit 951 in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 in the case of the first start winning command. On the other hand, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the second start winning command hold storage unit 952 in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 in the case of the second start winning command. The first start winning command hold storage unit 951 and the second start winning command hold storage unit 952 are configured in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold storage unit 751 and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 752 of the RAM 74. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the stored start winning command and performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a prefetch effect indicating the expected degree of jackpot. As the pre-reading effect, there are a continuous notice effect and the like related to each other over a continuous variation display of special symbols in addition to the holding effect that displays the number of special figure reservations in a special manner. When it is determined to execute these pre-read effects, a pre-read effect start command for executing the determined effects is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a symbol designation command is received from the main control board 70, in other words, whether the symbol designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the design control microcomputer 91 does not receive the symbol designation command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305. If the symbol designation command is received (YES in S4303), the symbol designation command is stored in the RAM 94. The special figure analysis result storage unit 96 stores the result (S4304). Here, the information (special drawing analysis result) acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a special figure change start command has been received from the main control board 70, in other words, whether the special figure change start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure change start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4307, while if the special figure change start command has been received (YES in S4305), the production contents of the special figure change effect are determined. Then, a special figure fluctuation effect start process (S4306) for starting the special figure fluctuation effect is performed. The special figure variation effect start process will be described later.

  In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a special figure fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 70, in other words, whether the special figure fluctuation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the special control fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4307), the process control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4309, but if the special control fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4307), the special figure change A special figure change effect end process (S4308) for ending the effect (stopping the change display of the effect symbol and the small symbol and performing the stop display) is performed.

  In the special figure variation effect end processing, the special figure variation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the special figure variation effect is appropriately terminated (the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is stopped). An effect end command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the image control board 100 receives the special figure variation effect end command, the image control board 100 ends the currently executed special figure variation effect (stops the changing effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3).

  In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the jackpot opening command is received from the main control board 70, in other words, whether or not the jackpot opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the jackpot opening command is not received (NO in S4309), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4311, while if the jackpot opening command is received (YES in S4309), the jackpot game opening is started. Accompanied jackpot opening effect start processing is performed (S4310). In the jackpot opening effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the jackpot opening command and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot opening effect according to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed based on the analysis result. If it is determined and executed, the effect content of the jackpot opening effect (hit opening effect pattern) is selected, and a jackpot opening effect start command for starting the jackpot opening effect with the selected jackpot opening effect pattern is output to the RAM 94 Set to.

  In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a round number designation command is received from the main control board 70, in other words, whether the round number designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If a round number designation command has not been received (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313. On the other hand, if a round number designation command has been received (YES in S4311), a round effect start process associated with the start of the round game is performed. (S4312). In the round production start process, the production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the round number designation command to determine whether or not to execute the round production according to the round game to be started. The effect content (round effect pattern) is selected, and a round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a jackpot ending command has been received from the main control board 70, in other words, whether or not the jackpot ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the jackpot ending command has not been received (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4316, whereas if the jackpot ending command has been received (YES in S4313), the jackpot ending effect start processing (at the start of the jackpot game ending) ( S4314) and production mode setting processing (S4315) are performed.

  In the jackpot ending effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the jackpot ending command, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending effect according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed, and executes it. For example, the effect content of the jackpot ending effect (the jackpot ending effect pattern) is selected, and a jackpot ending effect start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs processing (effect mode) for setting the effect mode after the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the jackpot ending command and the presence or absence of V passage during the jackpot game in the effect mode setting process. To perform the process). The presence or absence of V passage can be recognized by ON / OFF of a V passage designation flag described later.

  In step S4316, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the V passing command is received from the main control board 70, in other words, whether or not the V passing command is stored in the reception buffer. If the V pass command has not been received (NO in S4316), the process proceeds to step S4318. If the V pass command has been received (YES in S4316), the V pass effect start process associated with the V pass is performed (S4317). . In the V passing effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns on the V passing designation flag indicating that the V has passed in the V passing designation flag area of the RAM 94, and the V passing is in the jackpot game being executed. It is determined whether or not it is the first V pass. If it is the first V pass, a V pass effect start command for notifying the V pass is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. If it is not the first V pass, the V pass effect start process is ended without setting the V pass effect start command in the output buffer of the RAM 94. That is, the V pass effect is performed only in response to the first V pass in the jackpot game.

  In step S4318, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the main control board 70, in other words, whether or not the gaming state command has been stored in the reception buffer. The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4320 if no game state command has been received (NO in S4318), while if it has received a game state command (YES in S4318), it analyzes the game state command. Then, the gaming state represented by the gaming state command is specified, and a gaming state setting process for setting the gaming state is performed (S4319). In the gaming state setting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a gaming state flag corresponding to the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command in the gaming state flag area of the RAM 94. For example, if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is the normal gaming state, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the gaming state flag “00H” in the gaming state flag area of the RAM 94. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the gaming state flag “01H” in the gaming state flag area of the RAM 94 if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is the normal probability state and the short time state. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the gaming state flag “02H” in the gaming state flag area of the RAM 94 if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is a high probability state and a short time state.

  In step S4320, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the customer waiting command is received from the main control board 70, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the customer control command 91 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4320), the reception command analysis process is terminated, while if the customer waiting command has been received (YES in S4320), the customer waiting production standby After performing the processing (S4321), the received command analysis processing is finished. The production control microcomputer 91 waits for the waiting time (customer waiting production waiting time: for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the production symbol to the start of the customer waiting production in the customer waiting production waiting process. Set to timer. Whether or not this waiting time has elapsed is monitored by the customer waiting effect execution process in step S4203. If the effect control microcomputer 91 determines in step S4203 that the waiting time has elapsed in the customer waiting effect execution process, it sets a customer waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

[Special figure variation production start processing]
Next, the special figure variation effect start process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the special figure fluctuation production start process, the production control microcomputer 91 first stores the received special figure fluctuation start command in the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result storage unit 97 in the RAM 94 and indicates the special figure fluctuation start command. The figure variation pattern is analyzed (specified) (S4401). Hereinafter, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command stored in the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result storage unit 97 is referred to as a “special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result”.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs stop effect design determination processing for determining a combination of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (hereinafter referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be finally stopped and displayed (S4402). In the stop effect design determination process, first, the contents of the stop special graphic (type of jackpot symbol, loss special graphic: hereinafter referred to as “special graphic analysis result”) and special graphic fluctuation pattern indicated by the graphic designating command already stored in step S4304 Based on the analysis result, a stop effect symbol pattern determination table (not shown) for performing stop effect symbol determination for determining a stop effect symbol is selected. A plurality of stop effect design pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special drawing and the special drawing variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects one stop effect symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special symbol type and the special symbol fluctuation pattern. In each stop effect design pattern determination table, random values for stop effect design pattern determination (stop effect design pattern determination values) are distributed to stop effect symbols so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (%). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value indicated by the stop effect design pattern determination random number counter as a stop effect design pattern determination random number, and determines the stop effect design pattern determination based on the acquired stop effect design pattern determination random number. I do. In the stop effect design pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 compares the acquired stop effect design pattern determination random number with the selected stop effect design pattern table, determines the stop effect design, and determines the determined stop effect design pattern. Data to be represented is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs special figure variation effect pattern determination processing for determining the effect content (special figure variation effect pattern) of the special figure variation effect (S4403). Here, the special figure variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the effect control microcomputer 91 first has SP reach (SP reach) in the special figure fluctuation effect to be performed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result in the special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination process. In other words, it is determined whether or not “SP reach” is included in the effect flow associated with the special figure variation pattern analysis result (S4501). If the SP reach is not included (NO in S4501), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4504, and if the SP reach is included (YES in S4501), the value indicated by the SP reach pattern determination random number counter is displayed. SP reach pattern determination random numbers are acquired (S4502), and SP reach pattern determination is performed to determine an SP reach pattern (SP reach production contents) based on the acquired SP reach pattern determination random numbers (S4503).

  The SP reach pattern determination is performed using an SP reach pattern determination table. A plurality of SP reach pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. In each SP reach pattern determination table, a random value for SP reach pattern determination (SP reach pattern determination random value) is added to a plurality of SP reach patterns (SP reach production contents) so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (%). Numerical value). In the SP reach pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one SP reach pattern determination table corresponding to the special figure variation pattern analysis result, and compares the acquired SP reach pattern determination random number with the selected table. Then, the SP reach pattern (SP reach production contents) is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not there is L reach in the special figure fluctuation effect to be performed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, in other words, the production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. It is determined whether or not “L reach” is included in the flow (S4504). If there is no L reach (NO in S4504), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4507. If there is L reach (YES in S4504), the value indicated by the L reach pattern determination random number counter is used as the L reach pattern determination random number. (S4505), and L reach pattern determination is performed to determine the L reach pattern (the contents of the L reach effect) based on the acquired random number for L reach pattern determination (S4506).

  L reach pattern determination is performed using an L reach pattern determination table. Although not shown here, a plurality of L reach pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. In each L reach pattern determination table, a random value for L reach pattern determination (L reach pattern determination randomness) is added to a plurality of L reach patterns (effects of L reach) so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (%) Numerical value). In the L reach pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one L reach pattern determination table corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, and the acquired L reach is selected in the selected table. The random numbers for pattern determination are collated, an L reach pattern (the contents of L reach production) is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not there is a development effect in the special figure fluctuation effect to be performed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, in other words, the effect associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. It is determined whether or not “Development effect” is included in the flow (S4507). If there is no development effect (NO in S4507), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4513. If there is an development effect (YES in S4507), the value indicated by the development effect pattern determination random number counter is used as the development effect pattern determination random number. Is acquired (S4508), and the development effect pattern determination for determining the development effect pattern (the effect contents of the development effect) is performed based on the acquired development effect pattern determination random number (S4509).

  The development effect pattern determination is performed using the development effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 42A, a plurality of development effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. In each development effect pattern determination table, development effect pattern determination random numbers are assigned to a plurality of development effect patterns (contents of the development effect) so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 42A). (The development effect pattern determination random value) is assigned. In the development effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one development effect pattern determination table corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, and the acquired development effect is stored in the selected table. The random numbers for pattern determination are collated to determine the development effect pattern (the effect contents of the development effect) and set it in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the result of the development effect pattern determination in step S4509 is “development effect pattern 3”, that is, whether or not the development effect 3 is executed (S4510). If it is not the execution of the development effect 3 (NO in S4510), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4513, and if it is the execution of the development effect 3 (YES in S4510), the value indicated by the development effect 3 pattern determination random number counter. Is obtained as a random number for determining the development effect 3 pattern (S4511), and the development effect 3 pattern determination is performed for determining the development effect 3 pattern (the effect content of the development effect 3) based on the acquired random number for the determination of the development effect 3 pattern ( S4512).

  The development effect 3 pattern determination is performed using the development effect 3 pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 42B, a plurality of development effect 3 pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. Each development effect 3 pattern determination table includes a plurality of development effect 3 patterns (production contents of development effect 3: board movable device) so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 42B). 13, the development effect 3 pattern determination random number value (development effect 3 pattern determination random value) is distributed. In the development effect 3 pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one development effect 3 pattern determination table corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, and acquires it in the selected table. The development effect 3 pattern determination random numbers are collated, and the development effect 3 pattern (the production content of the development effect 3 pattern: the operation mode of the panel movable device 13) is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not there is N reach in the special figure fluctuation effect to be performed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, in other words, the production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. It is determined whether “N reach” is included in the flow (S4513). If there is no N reach (NO in S4513), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4516. If there is N reach (YES in S4513), the value indicated by the N reach pattern determination random number counter is used as the N reach pattern determination random number. Is acquired (S4514), and N reach pattern determination for determining the N reach pattern (the contents of the N reach) is performed based on the acquired N reach pattern determination random number (S4515).

  The N reach pattern determination is performed using an N reach pattern determination table. Although the N reach pattern determination table is not shown here, a plurality of N reach pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. Each N reach pattern determination table includes a plurality of N reach patterns (contents of N reach) and random numbers for N reach pattern determination (N reach pattern determination randomness) so that a predetermined distribution ratio (%) is obtained. Numerical value). In the N reach pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one N reach pattern determination table corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, and the acquired N reach is selected in the selected table. The random numbers for pattern determination are collated, an N reach pattern (the contents of the N reach) is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not there is a normal fluctuation in the special figure fluctuation effect to be performed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, in other words, the production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. It is determined whether or not “normal fluctuation” is included in the flow (S4516). If there is no normal fluctuation (NO in S4516), the production control microcomputer 91 ends the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination process, returns to the special figure fluctuation production start process (S4306), and if there is a normal fluctuation (YES in S4516). ), The value indicated by the normal variation pattern determination random number counter is acquired as a normal variation pattern determination random number (S4517), and the effect of normal variation (normal variation type) is determined based on the acquired normal variation pattern determination random number. Normal fluctuation pattern determination is performed (S4518), the special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the special figure fluctuation effect start process (S4306).

  The normal variation pattern determination is performed using a normal variation pattern determination table. Although not shown here, a plurality of normal variation pattern determination tables are provided in association with special figure variation patterns. In each normal variation pattern determination table, a normal variation pattern determination random number value (normal variation pattern determination randomness) is added to a plurality of normal variation patterns (effects of normal variation) so that a predetermined distribution ratio (%) is obtained. Numerical value). In the normal variation pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one normal variation pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern analysis result, and the acquired normal variation pattern determination random number is selected in the selected table. The normal fluctuation pattern (the contents of the normal fluctuation effect) is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  The description is returned to the special figure change effect start processing (S4306). In the special figure variation effect pattern determination process, if a special figure variation effect pattern composed of SP reach pattern, L reach pattern, development effect pattern, development effect 3 pattern, N reach pattern, normal variation pattern, etc. is determined, Special map variation production time, special design variation display mode, presence / absence of reach production, reach production content, presence / absence of operation promotion production, operation promotion production content, production deployment configuration, etc. The contents of the production will be decided.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 sets a special figure variation production start command indicating the production contents of the special figure variation production including the determined stop special figure and special figure fluctuation production pattern in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4404). . In the special figure change effect start command, in addition to the special figure change effect by the image performed by the image display device 7, the special figure change effect by the sound output from the speaker 11 and the special figure change by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 12 are used. The contents of the effects of the effects and the contents of the effects of the special figure fluctuation effects by the operations performed by the panel movable device 13 are included. When the special figure variation effect start command set in step S4404 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the control ROM 103. In the display unit 7a of the image display device 7, a special figure variation effect is performed using an image. The effect control microcomputer 91 also displays the special figure variation effect contents indicated by the special figure variation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 100 while the special figure change effect by the image performed by the image control board 100 is being performed. In response to this, a sound is output from the speaker 11 via the sound control circuit 106 (a special figure fluctuation effect is executed by sound), and the frame lamp 12 is caused to emit light via the lamp control circuit 107 (a special figure due to light emission). The variation moving effect is executed), and the panel movable device 13 is operated (the special drawing variation effect is executed by the operation).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the special figure fluctuation time indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation production timer as the special figure fluctuation production time (special figure fluctuation production time), and the special figure fluctuation production starts. Measurement of the elapsed time (special drawing variation effect elapsed time) is started (S4405). The special figure fluctuation effect time set in the special figure fluctuation effect timer is updated every 10 ms by 10 ms by the effect timer update process in step S4202. The production control microcomputer 91 can recognize the special figure fluctuation production elapsed time by the special figure fluctuation production timer.

  In the first embodiment, the entire box 13K is hidden behind the back of the game board 2 on which the game area 3 is formed in the standby state, and the development effect 3 and the special effect 3 are executed. Although it sometimes descends and appears to be immobile, it may be provided at a position where the player can always see, such as another position of the game board 2 or the front or upper side of the front frame 53.

  Further, the configuration of the lid portion 13K1 is not limited to the first embodiment. The member which comprises the cover part 13K1 may be comprised with one door or three or more doors. Further, an opening / closing mechanism such as a shutter may be used instead of the door type. It is only necessary to hide the protrusion 13K2 housed inside the box 13K when it is closed and allow the protrusion 13K2 to pass through when it is opened.

  Moreover, although the protrusion 13K2 is accommodated in the box 13K, it may not be accommodated in the box 13K but may be provided so as to be movable as it is. In this case, like the box 13K, the whole is hidden behind the game board 2 in which the game area 3 is formed in the standby state, and is lowered when the development effect 3 and the special effect 3 are executed. It may be configured to appear forward and protrude forward when some condition is satisfied. Further, the protruding body 13K2 may be provided at a position that is always visible to the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one board movable device 13 is provided, but even if a plurality of movable devices having the same or similar structure as the board movable device 13 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. good. Furthermore, in the box 13K, a plurality of protrusions 13K2 that can protrude forward may be provided. In this case, the projecting distance differs depending on the type of the projecting body 13K2, and when the projecting body 13K2 having a longer distance projects, the jackpot expectation can be set higher.

  Further, the effect accompanying the operation of the panel movable device 13 may be applied to effects other than the development effect and the special effect. For example, in SP reach, you may perform in the important scene which becomes a branch of whether it is a big hit or not. In this case, a big hit notification can be made by lowering the box 13K, opening the lid 13K1, and projecting the projecting body 13K2. And it can set so that the direction in which the protrusion 13K2 protrudes to the glass plate 55 has high expectation with respect to execution of V long open big hit game. Alternatively, the V short jackpot game may be confirmed when only reaching the game area 3 and the V long jackpot game may be confirmed when reaching the glass plate 55. In addition, it is possible to report a loss due to the fact that the protruding body 13K2 held at the initial position does not protrude.

  Further, the effect accompanied by the operation of the board movable device 13 may be applied to a pre-fetch effect based on the start winning command or a jackpot game effect based on the opening command, in addition to the special figure variation effect. For example, when applied as a pre-reading effect, it may be executed as a pre-reading effect in a special-figure variation effect before the special-figure variable display (target special-figure variable display) corresponding to the start winning command is performed. Specifically, it can be performed step by step when the stop display of the effect symbol is performed or when the variation display of the effect symbol is started. For example, the box 13K is actuated in the stop display of the effect symbol three times before the target special figure variable display, the lid 13K1 is opened in the stop display of the effect symbol two times before, and the stop display of the immediately preceding effect symbol is displayed. The protrusion 13K2 is protruded at Thus, when applying the production | generation accompanying the action | operation of the board movable apparatus 13, you may make it determine reach, SP reach, or jackpot with the board movable apparatus 13 projecting, for example. Also, as the stage progresses, the expectation of reach, SP reach or jackpot may be increased. Further, the expectation degree of reach, SP reach or jackpot may be suggested by the distance by which the projecting body 13K2 projects.

  In addition, when the effect accompanied by the operation of the panel movable device 13 is applied as a jackpot game effect, it may be performed whether or not the box 13K is lowered before the 16R that the VAT 33 opens is performed. When the V long opening is a big hit and the VAT 33 opens long, the box 13K is lowered immediately before 16R starts, and the lid 13K1 is opened when the V passes for the first time in 16R, and the protrusion 13K2 is made of glass. You may make it alert | report the V passage by making it protrude until it reaches | attains the board 55. FIG.

Second Embodiment
Next, a pachinko gaming machine PY2 that is a second embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. In addition, about the same part and the part which has the same function as the pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, the description is omitted by omitting the same reference numerals, and different parts are mainly described.

  FIG. 43 is a front view of the game board unit YU2 of the pachinko gaming machine PY2. The pachinko gaming machine PY2 does not include the image display device 7 and the panel movable device 13 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, but instead includes the image display device 8 and the panel movable device 14.

  The image display device 8 includes a 10-inch left image display device 81 arranged on the left side and a 10-inch right image display device 82 arranged on the right side. Both the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 have a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and include a left display portion 81a and a right display portion 82a. The left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 are basically (in the normal basic state related to the image display device 8), the long side direction of the left display portion 81a and the right display portion 82a is the vertical direction. They are arranged in parallel. At this time, the right end of the left image display device 81 and the left end of the right image display device 82 are in contact with each other. That is, in a normal basic state, the display unit (left display unit) 81a of the left image display device 81 and the display unit (right display unit) 82a of the right image display device 82 are on the same plane parallel to the game area 3. Are arranged in a densely packed state in the left-right direction so as to form a single large display portion 8a.

  A portion where the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 are in contact (the right end of the left image display device 81 and the left end of the right image display device 82) is located at the center in the left-right direction of the image display device 8. Then, this center substantially coincides with the center in the left-right direction of the opening 2A of the game board 2 in a front view. As shown in FIG. 43, the normal basic state in which the right end of the left image display device 81 and the left end of the right image display device 82 are in contact is the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 (image display device). 8), the positions of the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 at this time are the initial positions of the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY2, the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 are arranged so that the left display portion 81a and the right display portion 82a are almost in contact with the back surface of the game board 2. In other words, the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 are held in a state in which the left display portion 81a and the right display portion 82a are parallel to the back surface of the game board 2 with almost no gap. As will be described later, the panel movable device 14 is provided on the back side of the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82.

  The image display device 8 is operable to split or separate. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 44A to 44B, the left image display device 81 is slidable from the standby state toward the left side, and the right image display device 82 is shifted from the standby state to the right side. It can slide toward. In other words, the left image display device 81 can reciprocate in the horizontal direction from the initial position to the left, and the right image display device 82 can reciprocate in the horizontal direction from the initial position to the right.

  The left image display device 81 is movable toward the left side, but stops at a position where the right end portion (for example, about 5 cm from the right end) of the left image display device 81 is visible through the opening 2A. On the other hand, the right image display device 82 is movable toward the right side, but stops at a position where the left end portion (for example, about 5 cm from the left end) of the right image display device 82 is visible through the opening 2A. As a result, a special opening 8A is formed between the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 through the opening 2A. The width of the special opening 8A is larger than the width of a protrusion 14K2 described later. In other words, the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 form a special opening 8A having a width that allows the protrusion 14K2 to pass through easily, and the right and left end portions of each of the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 are formed. It stops at a position where it can be seen from the opening 2A.

  In addition, an operable board movable device 14 is provided on the back side of the image display device 8 in the normal state and inside the opening 2A of the game board 2 in a front view. The panel movable device 14 includes a protrusion 14K2 that can move forward and backward. The appearance of the protrusion 14K2 is substantially the same as the appearance of the protrusion 13K2 of the first embodiment. Similarly to the projecting body 13K2, the nose portion of the front end portion of the projecting body 14K2 is composed of a buffer member 14K21.

  In a normal state where the panel movable device 14 (projecting body 14K2) is not in operation, the projecting body 14K2 has a front end that is almost in contact with a plane including the back surface of the image display device 8 and has a center in the left-right direction. The image display device 8 in the basic state is arranged so as to overlap with the front-rear direction center of the left-right direction (the place where the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 are in contact). The normal basic state of such a panel movable device 14 (projecting body 14K2) is the standby state of the panel movable device 14 (projecting body 14K2), and the position of the panel movable device 14 (projecting body 14K2) at this time Is the initial position of the panel movable device 14 (projecting body 14K2).

  When the image display device 8 is in a normal state, there is no gap between the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82, so that the panel movable device 14 (projecting body 14K2) is completely covered by the image display device 8. It cannot be visually recognized (see FIG. 44A). On the other hand, when the image display device 8 operates, the panel movable device 14 (projection body 14K2) is visible from the special opening 8A formed between the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 (FIG. 44). (See (B)).

  Further, the projecting body 14K2 can move (project) forward and can move (retract) backward. The distance that can move forward and the distance that can move backward are set to be approximately the same (for example, 3 to 4 cm). When the protrusion 14 </ b> K <b> 2 moves to the front side, the protrusion 14 </ b> K2 jumps out of the image display device 8 through the special opening 8 </ b> A and can move until the buffer member 14 </ b> K <b> 21 reaches the back surface of the glass plate 55.

  FIG. 45 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the sub control board 90 side of the pachinko gaming machine PY2. As shown in FIG. 45, a left image display device operating motor 81M and a right image display device operating motor 82M are connected to the output side of the sub-control board 90. The left image display device operating motor 81M drives the left image display device 81 to slide in the left-right direction. The right image display device operating motor 82M drives the right image display device 82 to slide in the left-right direction. Further, a projecting body motor 14M2 is connected to the output side of the sub-control board 90. The projecting body motor 14M2 drives the projecting body 14K2 to move (project and retract) in the front-rear direction.

  As in the case of the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the left image display device 81, the right image display device 82, and the protrusion 14K2, and the lamp control circuit 107. The operations of the left image display device 81, the right image display device 82, and the projecting body 14K2 are controlled via

  Next, an effect using the operable image display device 8 and the panel movable device 14 will be described. Here, description will be made using the development effect and the special effect described in the first embodiment. First, the development effect using the operable image display device 8 and the movable board device 14 will be described.

  Also in the second embodiment, it is assumed that the development effects 1 to 3 are provided, and the development effects 3 are provided with the development effects 31 to 33. That is, the development effect using the image display device 8 and the panel movable device 14 can be executed when the special flow variation pattern including the development effect is included in the production flow, and the image display is performed when the special variation is determined. Special effects using the device 8 and the panel movable device 14 can be executed (see FIG. 46). Since the development effect 1 and the development effect 2 have the same effect contents as those in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  In the first embodiment, when the development effect 3 (development effect 31 to the development effect 33) is executed, the box 13K is lowered after the main character in the normal state is displayed in a bust-up state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47C-3, the left image display device 81 slides to the left and the right image display device 82 slides to the right to split the image display device 8 at this lowering timing. Do (open). Here, the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 do not slide in the left direction and the right direction until they are completely invisible to the player, but the right end portion of the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 Stop at a position where the left end is visible. At this time, the right end portion of the left image display device 81 and the left end portion of the right image display device 82 that are visible to the player are within the range of the opening 2A (not shown) of the game board 2 in front view. become.

  Note that the upper right corner of the left display portion 81a of the left image display device 81 and the upper left corner of the right display portion 82a of the right image display device 82 that are visible to the player up to the previous stage (FIG. 47B). The left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 that constitute the reach are displayed in approximately the same size. In addition, the display positions of the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 in the left display part 81a and the right display part 82a are changed between FIG. 47C-3 and FIG. 47B. From the player's perspective, they are displayed at approximately the same position in space. As in the case of the first embodiment, the content is further expanded to any one of the three types of effect contents.

  As the first effect content (development effect 31), as shown in FIG. 48 (A-1), the activated image display device 8 shown in FIG. The left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82) that are visibly stopped from the part 2A and the panel movable device 14 (projecting body 14K2) held at the initial position in the normal state are for a predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds). The content of the effect is such that the image display device 8 (the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82) returns to the standby state and the development effect ends without particularly operating.

  As the second effect content (development effect 32), as shown in FIG. 48 (A-2), the projecting body 14K2 moves backward (retreats) over a predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds), After stopping at a rearmost position (predetermined retraction position) within a movable range for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds), moving forward and returning to a standby state, the image display device 8 (left image display device 81 and The right side image display device 82) is also the content of the effect that the development effect ends after returning to the standby state.

  As the third effect content (development effect 33), as shown in FIG. 48 (A-3), the projecting body 14K2 moves forward (projects) over a predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds), The image display device after stopping for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) at the foremost position (predetermined protruding position: position reaching the glass plate 55) within the movable range, moving backward and returning to the standby state. 8 (the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82) is also the content of the effect that the development effect ends after returning to the standby state.

  The method for determining the development effects 1 to 3 and the development effects 31 to 33 in the second embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment. That is, the development effects 1 to 3 and the development effects 31 to 33 are determined based on the special drawing variation effect pattern determination process in step S4403 and the development effect pattern determination table and the development effect 3 pattern determination table of FIG. The Further, the relationship between the jackpot expectation suggested by the development effects 1 to 3 and the development effects 31 to 33 is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  Next, a special effect using the operable image display device 8 and the panel movable device 14 will be described.

  In the first embodiment, when the special effect or the special effect gaze is executed, the special effect suggestion symbol G1 including the characters “surprise box” is displayed in a variable or stopped display as the medium effect symbol EZ2. In the second embodiment, the special effect suggestion symbol G2 that suggests that the special effect may be executed is displayed in a variable manner or stopped as the medium effect symbol EZ2. The special effect suggestion pattern G2 includes the characters “liquid crystal split”. As will be described later, in the special effect of the second embodiment, the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 are first slid so as to be separated from each other so that the image display device 8 is divided into two. This is because it can be seen and associated with the special effect suggestion symbol G2.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), the special effect suggestion symbol G2 as the medium effect symbol EZ2 moving slowly downward tends to temporarily stop at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 8a. Here, when the special effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 49 (B-1), the special effect suggestion symbol G2 temporarily stops at the approximate center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 8a. As shown in (), the special effect rush effect for informing that the special effect has been entered is executed. Specifically, in the display unit 8a (the left display unit 81a and the right display unit 82a), the normal background image G100 is switched to a special effect dedicated background image (special effect background image) G105, and the left image display device 81 is switched. While sliding to the left, the right image display device 82 slides to the right and the image display device 8 is split (opened). Also in the special effect, as in the case of the development effect, the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82 do not slide leftward and rightward until they are completely invisible to the player. The right end portion and the left end portion of the right image display device 82 stop at a position where they can be visually recognized. The left effect design EZ1 in the reach state and the right effect are displayed at the upper right corner of the left display portion 81a of the left image display device 81 visible to the player and the upper left corner of the right display portion 82a of the right image display device 82. The symbol EZ3 is displayed. At this time, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are smaller than the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 when the special effect suggestion symbol G2 is temporarily stopped.

  In the case of the special effect gusset, as in the case of the first embodiment, the special effect suggestion symbol G2 that was about to be temporarily stopped slides in the vicinity of the center of the display unit 8a in the vertical direction and is displayed as it is moved downward. It disappears from the part 8a (FIG. 49 (B-2)), and after the effect symbol indicating normal identification information different from the special effect suggestion symbol G2 is temporarily stopped, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss. (FIG. 49 (C-2)).

  Next, special effects will be described. In the first embodiment, the special effect is associated with the effect stage, but the special effect of the second embodiment is associated with a movement mode including the final position of the projecting body 14K2 and the movement route leading to the final position. . In the special effect of the second embodiment, four movement modes (movement mode 1 to movement mode 4) are set.

  As shown in FIG. 49C-1, the special effect is that the special opening 8A through which the image display device 8 is divided (opened) and the panel movable device 14 can pass is provided, regardless of the movement mode. The process is started from the state where the board movable device 14 (projection body 14K2) is formed and held at the initial position. Below, the specific example of a special effect is demonstrated for every movement aspect.

  In the special effect of the movement mode 1 (special effect 1), first, the voice A “logo, decoy” by the voice of the enemy character is output from the speaker 11 (FIG. 50A), and immediately after that, the projecting body 14K2 is retracted (FIG. 50B). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has passed, a voice C “shy guy” is output from the speaker 11 (FIG. 50C), and the projecting body 14K2 moves forward. Then, after returning to the initial position (standby state) (FIG. 50D), the image display device 8 returns to the standby state and switches from the special effect background image G105 to the normal background image G100 (FIG. 50E )), Rush into L reach or SP reach.

  In the special effect of the movement mode 2 (special effect 2), first, the sound A “logo, output Koya” is output from the speaker 11 (FIG. 51A), and immediately after that, the projecting body 14K2 retracts ( FIG. 51 (B)). Then, when the sound A “logo, come out” is output from the speaker 11 again (FIG. 51C), immediately after that, the projecting body 14K2 moves forward and stops at the initial position (FIG. 51D). )). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, a voice D “half-way guy” by the voice of the enemy character is output from the speaker 11 (FIG. 51E), and the image display device 8 While returning to the standby state, the special effect background image G105 is switched to the normal background image G100 (FIG. 51 (F)), and the L reach or the SP reach is entered.

  In the special effect of the movement mode 3 (special effect 3), first, the sound A “logo, output Koya” is output from the speaker 11 (FIG. 52A), and immediately after that, up to a predetermined protruding position (glass The projecting body 14K2 projects and stops (until it reaches the plate 55) (FIG. 52B). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, the voice E “bullish guy” by the voice of the enemy character is output from the speaker 11 and the projecting body 14K2 moves backward to move to the initial position ( After returning to the standby state (FIG. 52D), the image display device 8 returns to the standby state and switches from the special effect background image G105 to the normal background image G100 (FIG. 52E). Or rush into SP reach.

  In the special effect (special effect 4) of the movement mode 4, first, the sound A “logo, outing and coming” is output from the speaker 11 (FIG. 53A), and immediately after that, the projecting body 14K2 retracts ( FIG. 53 (B)). Then, when the voice A “logo, come out” is output from the speaker 11 again (FIG. 53 (C)), immediately after that, the protruding body 14K2 moves forward and the same protruding position as in the moving mode 3 (FIG. 53D). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, a voice F “having broken my shell, stunning” by the voice of the enemy character is output from the speaker 11 and the projecting body 14K2 is moved backward. After moving and returning to the initial position (standby state) (FIG. 53E), the image display device 8 returns to the standby state and switches from the special effect background image G105 to the normal background image G100 (FIG. 53 ( F)), rush into SP reach.

  As described above, the special effects of the second embodiment are associated with the movement modes 1 to 4. The special effect 1 is executed with a special 1 change, the special effect 2 is executed with a special 2 change, the special effect 3 is executed with a special 3 change, and the special effect 4 is executed with a special 4 change. Further, the jackpot expectation suggested by the movement modes 1 to 4 is higher in the order of movement mode 1 <movement mode 2 <movement mode 3 <movement mode 4.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY2 according to the second embodiment, the two image display devices 81 and 82 are arranged in the left-right direction without gaps (densely) with the display units 81a and 82a facing the front side. A panel movable device 14 that is arranged side by side and is operable is disposed on the back side of the two image display devices 81 and 82, and in a normal basic state, the panel movable device 14 is located between the two image display devices 81 and 82. 14 is invisible, and when the specific condition is satisfied (the development effect 3 or the special effect is executed), the two image display devices 81 and 82 move in directions away from each other, and two images are displayed. A special opening 8A is formed between the display devices 81 and 82, and the panel movable device 14 can be seen and passed through the special opening 8A. In this state, the panel movable device 14 can move in the front-rear direction. Since the image display devices 81 and 82 are operated and the panel moveable device 14 appears from the state in which the panel movable device 14 is hidden by the image display devices 81 and 82, it is possible to give an impact to the player and enhance the game entertainment. it can.

  Moreover, since the board movable device 14 is movable toward the front side, the stage effect can be effectively enhanced by moving the board movable device 14 forward after the board movable device 14 appears. Further, the special opening 8A formed after the image display devices 81 and 82 are moved has such a size that the protrusion 14K2 can pass through, and the protrusion 14K2 passes through the special opening 8A and the image display device 81. , 82 can be moved to the front side, so that the player can be further impacted and the gaming interest can be improved. In addition, since the projecting body 14K2 can be moved rearward, it is possible to diversify the production using the projecting body 14K2, and to enhance the unexpectedness and improve the game entertainment.

  In the second embodiment, the image display device 8 capable of displaying an effect image according to the game is composed of two image display devices (the left image display device 81 and the right image display device 82). The configuration is not limited to three or more image display devices. For example, as shown in FIG. 54A, the image display device 8 includes an upper left image display device 81 arranged at the upper left, an upper right image display device 82 arranged at the upper right, and a lower left image display device 83 arranged at the lower left. And a lower right image display device 84 arranged at the lower right. In this case, the upper left image display device 81, the upper right image display device 82, and the lower left image display device are formed so that a special opening through which the protruding body 14K2 can pass is formed in the center range of the opening 2A in front view. 83 and the lower right image display device 84 arranged at the lower right may be rotated while moving (see FIG. 54B).

  Further, when the image display device 8 includes a plurality of image display devices, a gap may be formed in the initial state, and the projecting body 14K2 may be visible through the gap. In this case, any one of the image display devices constituting the image display device 8 may be operated so that the gap is enlarged before the operation and the projecting body 14K2 can be visually recognized.

  Further, not all of the image display devices constituting the image display device 8 are operable, but a part of the image display device constituting the image display device 8 is operable, and the image display device 8 is activated. Accordingly, the image display device may be made visible more than before the operation. Further, the protrusion 14K2 cannot be operated, and the special opening 8A formed by the operation of the image display device constituting the image display device 8 may be of a size that the protrusion 14K2 cannot pass. In this case, the projecting body 14K2 cannot move in the front-rear direction, but may rotate at that position or move in the up-down, left-right direction.

  Furthermore, the plurality of image display devices constituting the image display device 8 may not be arranged on the same plane. If at least the display units of the plurality of image display devices face forward (a direction orthogonal to the game area 3 or the player's direction), the plurality of image display apparatuses are shifted in the direction orthogonal to the game area 3. May be.

  In addition, a plurality of protrusions 14K2 movable in the front-rear direction may be provided on the back side of the image display device 8. In this case, the projecting distance differs depending on the type of the projecting body 14K2, and when the projecting body 14K2 having a longer distance projects, the jackpot expectation can be set higher.

  Further, the effect accompanying the operation of the image display device 8 and the operation of the panel movable device 14 may be applied to effects other than the development effect and the special effect. For example, in SP reach, you may perform in the important scene which becomes a branch of whether it is a big hit or not. In this case, it can be visually recognized from the special opening portion 8A, and the jackpot notification can be made when the projecting body 14K2 in the initial state projects. In addition, it is possible to report a loss by retracting the projecting body 14K2 in the initial state. Furthermore, after the projecting body 14K2 in the initial state is temporarily retracted, the so-called “resurrection effect” for notifying the jackpot by projecting to the glass plate 55 after making it appear to be lost can be performed.

  Furthermore, the effect accompanying the operation of the image display device 8 and the operation of the board movable device 14 may be applied to a pre-reading effect based on the start winning command or a jackpot game effect based on the opening command, in addition to the special figure variation effect. For example, when applied as a pre-reading effect, it may be executed as a pre-reading effect in a special-figure variation effect before the special-figure variable display (target special-figure variable display) corresponding to the start winning command is performed. Specifically, it can be performed step by step when the stop display of the effect symbol is performed or when the variation display of the effect symbol is started. For example, the image display devices 81 and 82 are slid to form the special opening 8A in the stop display of the effect symbol three times before the target special symbol variable display, and the projecting body 14K2 in the stop display of the effect symbol two times before. Is retracted, and the projecting body 14K2 is projected until it reaches the glass plate 55 in the stop display of the immediately preceding effect symbol. As described above, when the effect accompanied by the operation of the image display device 8 and the operation of the movable board device 14 is applied to the pre-reading effect, for example, the reach, the SP reach or the jackpot is determined by the projection of the movable board device 14. Anyway. Also, as the stage progresses, the expectation of reach, SP reach or jackpot may be increased.

  Further, in the case where an effect accompanied by the operation of the image display device 8 and the operation of the movable board device 14 is applied as a jackpot game effect, whether or not the image display device 8 is operated before the 16R that the VAT 33 opens is performed. You may make it perform. When the V long open big hit and the VAT 33 open long, the image display devices 81 and 82 are slid immediately before the start of 16R to form the special opening 8A, and when V passes for the first time in 16R. You may make it alert | report the V passage by making the protrusion 14K2 protrude until it reaches | attains the glass plate 55. FIG.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a pachinko gaming machine PY3 that is a third embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY3 includes a board movable device 15 in which the structure of the board movable device 13 of the first embodiment is changed. In addition, about the same part and the part which has the same function as the pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, the description is omitted by omitting the same reference numerals, and different parts are mainly described.

  FIG. 55 shows a front view of the game board unit YU3 of the pachinko gaming machine PY3. The panel movable device 15 includes a movable panel movable body 15k. The board movable body 15k is arranged immediately in front of the upper end of the display unit 7a in the standby state. At this time, the front surface of the movable body 15k is substantially flush with the game area 3, in other words, the front surface of the game board 2.

  As shown in FIGS. 56 and 57, the panel movable body 15k includes a main body 151k described later, a first protrusion 152k described later, and a second protrusion 153k. The main body 151k is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box. A character “LOGO” representing the name of the main character, which is a motif of the pachinko gaming machine PY3, is written on the front surface 15kA of the main body 151k.

  The 1st protrusion part 152k and the 2nd protrusion part 153k are accommodated in the main-body part 151k, and are installed. The main body 151k is configured to be able to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in descending and rising directions and in a right side view. The first protrusion 152k and the second protrusion 153k are completely stored in the main body 151k in a normal standby state, but are configured to protrude from the main body 151k. Hereinafter, operation modes of the main body 151k, the first protrusion 152k, and the second protrusion 153k will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (A), from the state in which the front surface 15kA of the main body 151k faces the front, as shown in FIGS. 56 (B) to 56 (C), the main body 151k is viewed from the right side. When rotated 90 degrees around, the bottom surface 15kB of the main body 151k faces the front. At this time, the 1st protrusion part 152k will be in the state which faced the front. In the standby state in which the front surface 15kA of the main body 151k faces the front, the first protrusion 152k is hidden by the main body 151k.

  The first protrusion 152k is formed in a shape in which the character “development” is extruded. In the standby state, that is, in the non-projecting state, the first projecting portion 152k is stored with almost no gap so that the tip thereof is embedded in the main body 151k in a state of being flush with the bottom surface 15kB of the main body 151k. When the bottom surface 15kB faces the front, as shown in FIG. 56 (D), the first protrusion 152k is straight to the front side, specifically, the front side perpendicular to the front surface of the game board 2 In addition, it is possible to perform a protruding operation like a heartbeat.

  In addition, the 1st protrusion part 152k protrudes along the extrusion direction which concerns on the shape of the said 1st protrusion part 152k. In other words, the first protrusion 152k is accommodated in the main body 151k so that the extruded direction related to the shape of the first protrusion 152k and the bottom surface 15kB are orthogonal to each other.

  Although not shown, both side surfaces of the main body 151k are formed in a substantially square shape. And the main-body part 151k can rotate by making the horizontal line of the left-right direction passing through the center of both side surfaces into a rotating shaft. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 56 (B) to 56 (C), the bottom surface 15kB of the main body 151k is substantially flush with the game area 3 when the main body 151k is rotated. Therefore, when the first protrusion 152k protrudes, the first protrusion 152k is positioned on the front side of the game area 3.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (A), the main body 151k is viewed from the right side as shown in FIGS. 57 (B) to 57 (C) from the state in which the front surface 15kA of the main body 151k faces the front. Then, the upper surface 15kC of the main body 151k faces the front. At this time, the 2nd protrusion part 153k will be in the state which faced the front. In the standby state in which the front surface 15kA of the main body 151k faces the front, the second protrusion 153k is hidden by the main body 151k.

  The 2nd protrusion part 153k is comprised by the shape where the character "extreme heat" was extruded. In the standby state, that is, in the non-projecting state, the second projecting portion 153k is stored with almost no gap so that the tip of the second projecting portion 153k is flush with the upper surface 15kC of the main body portion 151k. When the upper surface 15kC faces the front, as shown in FIG. 57 (D), the second protrusion 153k is straight to the front side, specifically, the front side perpendicular to the front surface of the game board 2 In addition, it is possible to perform a protruding operation like a heartbeat.

  In addition, the 2nd protrusion part 153k protrudes along the extrusion direction which concerns on the shape of the said 2nd protrusion part 153k. In other words, the 2nd protrusion part 153k is accommodated in the main-body part 151k so that the extrusion direction and the upper surface 15kC which concern on the shape of the said 2nd protrusion part 153k may orthogonally cross.

  As shown in FIGS. 57B to 57C, the upper surface 15kC of the main body 151k is substantially flush with the game area 3 when the main body 151k is rotated. Therefore, if the 2nd protrusion part 153k protrudes, the 2nd protrusion part 153k will be located in the front side rather than the game area | region 3. FIG.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY3 of the third embodiment, the development effects of the development effect pattern 1 to the development effect pattern 3 are performed as in the first embodiment. However, the development effect of the development effect pattern 1 and the development effect pattern 2 is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the development effect of the development effect pattern 3 is different from that of the first embodiment. This is because the board movable device 13 according to the first embodiment is different from the board movable device 15 according to the third embodiment. Here, the development effect of the development effect pattern 3 in the third embodiment will be described.

  As in the case of the first embodiment, the development effect of the development effect pattern 3 starts, and after switching to the development effect background image G101 as shown in FIGS. 58 (A) to 58 (B), the normal state The main character is displayed with a bust-up. Next, as shown in FIG. 58 (C-3), the board movable device 15 is actuated, and the board movable body 15k is actuated (lowered) to a predetermined operating position, specifically, to the center of the display unit 7a. . In the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the development effect of the development effect pattern 3 is further expanded to any one of the three types of effect contents.

  As the first effect content, as shown in FIG. 59 (A), the panel movable device 15 (movable body 15k) in the state of FIG. 58 (C-3) is held, and the standby state is not particularly changed. It is the content of the production that the development production ends as it is.

  As the second effect, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), the main body 151k rotates 90 degrees clockwise as viewed from the right side, and as shown in FIG. 59 (C), the first protrusion 152k It protrudes and rests for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). Thereafter, the movable body 15k returns to the standby state. Specifically, after the first projecting portion 152k is retracted and returned to the original state, the main body portion 151k is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise as viewed from the right side and then raised to the original position.

  As the third effect content, the first effect content is the same as the second effect content, after the first protrusion 152k protrudes and stops for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) as shown in FIG. The protrusion 152k returns to its original state, and this time the main body 151k rotates 180 degrees counterclockwise when viewed from the right side, and the upper surface 15kC of the main body 151k faces the front as shown in FIG. It becomes. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (E), the second protrusion 153k protrudes and stops for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). Thereafter, the movable body 15k returns to the standby state. Specifically, after the second projecting portion 153k is retracted and returns to the original state, the main body portion 151k rotates 90 degrees clockwise as viewed from the right side, and then rises to the original position.

  Thus, also in 3rd Embodiment, in the development effect 3, after the movable body 15k descend | falls to a predetermined | prescribed operating position, it branches to the content of three effects. Here, the development effect 3 (development effect 31) of the development effect pattern 31 is changed to the development effect 3 in which the panel movable device 15 (movable body 15k) lowered to the predetermined operating position is held as it is, and the main body 151k ends without rotating. ), The development effect 3 in which the main body portion 151k rotates and the first protrusion 152k protrudes but the second protrusion portion 153k does not protrude is defined as the development effect 3 (development effect 32) of the development effect pattern 32. The development effect 3 in which the first projecting portion 152k rotates and the second projecting portion 153k projects thereafter is defined as the development effect 3 (development effect 33) of the development effect pattern 33.

  Further, when the development effects 1 to 3 are performed, L reach or SP reach is performed thereafter. That is, the development effect is a crossroads that relays the development to L reach or SP reach. And the expectation degree in which L reach is performed differs from the expectation degree in which SP reach is performed by the production content of the development effect. In the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the expectation that SP reach is executed in the order of development effect 1 <development effect 2 <development effect 3 is high. On the other hand, the expectation that L reach is executed in the order of development effect 1> development effect 2> development effect 3 is high. Further, among the development effects 3, the expectation that the SP reach is executed in the order of the development effects 31 <the development effects 32 <the development effects 33 is high. On the other hand, the degree of expectation that L reach is executed in the order of development effect 31> development effect 32> development effect 33 is high. In the third embodiment, the SP reach is always executed after the development effect 33 is executed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY3, the first projecting portion 152k and the second projecting portion 153k perform an effect of projecting forward from the game area 3, that is, from the front surface of the game board 2. Therefore, since it is three-dimensional compared to an effect using a movable body that operates in parallel with the front surface of the game board 2, the presence and the power are increased, and the gaming interest is improved.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY3, the main body 151k first rotates, and after the first protrusion 152k and the second protrusion 153k face in a direction different from that before the rotation, the first protrusion 152k and the second protrusion The part 153k protrudes forward. Therefore, compared with the case where the first protrusion 152k and the second protrusion 153k that are held facing forward from the beginning protrude forward, the first protrusion 152k and second protrusion 153k are moved forward. The unexpectedness with respect to the protrusion increases, and the game entertainment is improved and the effect of the production is improved.

  Further, in the development effect 33 by the pachinko gaming machine PY3, the main body portion 151k first rotates 90 degrees clockwise as viewed from the right side, and then the first projecting portion 152k projects forward, and then the main body portion 151k is in the opposite direction. Then, a second protrusion 153k different from the first protrusion 152k protrudes forward. As described above, a series of complicated effects by the movable board 15k including the main body 151k, the first protrusion 152k, and the second protrusion 153k, specifically, two types of rotational operations by the main body 151k, and By alternately performing the forward projecting operation by the two types of members of the first projecting portion 152k and the second projecting portion 153k, it is possible to prevent the presentation effect of the moving body 15k from being deteriorated.

  Further, in the development effect 32 and the development effect 33 by the pachinko gaming machine PY3, the first projecting portion 152k and the second projecting portion 153k can be visually recognized and further projected by the main body portion 151k rotating. . Therefore, it is possible to increase the unexpectedness of the effect that the first protrusion 152k and the second protrusion 153k protrude forward.

  Further, in the development effect 32 by the pachinko gaming machine PY3, after the first projecting portion 152k projects forward, the main body portion 151k finally rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise in the right side view and then returns to the original state. Return to. On the other hand, in the development effect 33 by the pachinko gaming machine PY3, after the first protrusion 152k protrudes forward, the main body 151k rotates 180 degrees counterclockwise in the right side view, and then the second The protruding portion 153k protrudes forward. As described above, even when the development effect ends when the first projecting portion 152k protrudes to the front side, even when the development effect continues until the second projecting portion 153k projects to the front side, the main body portion 151k is Similarly, it rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the right side. In other words, whether or not the main body portion 151k rotates 90 degrees or more counterclockwise when viewed from the right side is a branching point as to whether or not the second protrusion 153k extends to the forward protrusion. And the expectation degree with respect to SP reach is higher in the case where the second protrusion 153k extends to the front protrusion. Therefore, it is possible to make a player pay more attention to the effect using the board movable body 15k.

  In the third embodiment, the first projecting portion 152k and the second projecting portion 153k can project to the front side perpendicular to the front surface of the game board 2, but on the front side inclined to the front surface of the game board 2. You may comprise so that protrusion is possible. The front side inclined to the front surface of the game board 2 is, for example, the right diagonally forward direction or the upward diagonally forward direction.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a pachinko gaming machine PY4 that is a fourth embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY4 includes a board movable device 16 in which the structure of the board movable device 15 of the third embodiment is changed. In addition, about the same part and the part which has the same function as the pachinko gaming machine PY3 which is 3rd Embodiment of the game machine of this invention, the description is abbreviate | omitted and description mainly differs.

  FIG. 60 shows a front view of the game board unit YU4 of the pachinko gaming machine PY4. The panel movable device 16 includes an operable panel movable body 16k. The board movable body 16k is arranged immediately in front of the upper end of the display unit 7a in the standby state. At this time, the front surface of the board movable body 16k is located substantially on the same plane as the game area 3, in other words, the front surface of the game board 2.

  Next, the structure of the board movable body 16k is demonstrated using FIG. 61 and FIG. FIG. 61 (A-1), FIG. 61 (B-1), FIG. 61 (C-1), FIG. 62 (A-1), FIG. 62 (B-1), and FIG. FIG. 61 (A-2), FIG. 61 (B-2), FIG. 61 (C-2), FIG. 62 (A-2), FIG. B-2) and FIG. 62 (C-2) are schematic views of the panel movable body 16k as viewed from the right side. As shown in FIGS. 61 and 62, the panel movable body 16k includes a main body portion 161k described later, a first protruding portion 162k described later, and a second protruding portion 163k. The main body 161k is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box. On the front surface 16kA of the main body 161k, a character “LOGO” representing the motif of the pachinko gaming machine PY4 is written.

  The 1st protrusion part 162k and the 2nd protrusion part 163k are accommodated in the main-body part 161k, and are installed. The main body 161k is configured to be able to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in descending and rising directions and in a right side view. In addition, the first projecting portion 162k and the second projecting portion 163k are completely stored in the main body portion 161k in a normal standby state, but are configured to be able to project from the main body portion 161k. Hereinafter, operation modes of the main body portion 161k, the first protruding portion 162k, and the second protruding portion 163k will be described.

  FIG. 61A-1 and FIG. 61A-2 show a normal standby state of the movable body 16k in which the front surface 16kA of the main body portion 161k faces the front. A storage hole 161kA for storing the first protrusion 162k is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape at the lower end of the front surface 16kA of the main body 161k. The 1st protrusion part 162k is comprised by the plate-shaped member. The first projecting portion 162k made of a plate-like member is arranged substantially parallel to the bottom surface 16kB of the main body portion 161k, in other words, perpendicular to the front surface 16kA of the main body portion 161k. Further, the first projecting portion 162k is housed in the main body portion 161k so that the tip thereof is substantially flush with the front surface 16kA of the main body portion 161k in the standby state, that is, in the non-projecting state.

  As shown in FIGS. 61 (B-1) and 61 (B-2), the bottom surface 16kB of the main body portion 161k can be seen from the front when the main body portion 161k rotates 45 degrees clockwise as viewed from the right side. become. In this state, as shown in FIGS. 61 (C-1) and 61 (C-2), the first protrusion 162k is straight forward along the bottom surface 16kB, in other words, forward. It is possible to perform an operation that projects obliquely upward. Moreover, the face of the hero character which is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine PY4 is given to the bottom surface of the first projecting portion 162k. Therefore, the player who is playing a game can visually recognize the face of the main character applied to the bottom surface of the first protrusion 162k.

  Although not shown, both side surfaces of the main body portion 161k are formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape. The main body 161k rotates with a horizontal line passing through the centers of both side surfaces as a rotation axis. When the main body portion 161k rotates as shown in FIGS. 61 (B-1) and 61 (B-2), the lower end of the front surface 16kA of the main body portion 161k is positioned slightly behind the game area 3. However, when the first protrusion 162k protrudes, the tip of the first protrusion 162k is positioned on the front side of the game area 3.

  62A-1 and 62A-2 also show a normal standby state of the movable body 16k in which the front surface 16kA of the main body portion 161k faces the front. As shown in FIGS. 62A-1 and 62A-2, from the state in which the front surface 16kA of the main body 161k faces the front, FIGS. 62B-1 and 62B- As shown in 2), when the main body portion 161k rotates 45 degrees counterclockwise when viewed from the right side, the upper surface 16kC of the main body portion 161k is in a state where it can be seen from the front. In the standby state where the front surface 16kA of the main body portion 161k faces the front surface, the first protrusion 162k is hidden by the main body portion 161k. In this state, as shown in FIG. 62 (C-1) and FIG. 62 (C-2), the second protrusion 163k is straight forward in the direction perpendicular to the upper surface 16kC, in other words, forward It is possible to perform an operation that protrudes obliquely upward to the side. The second protrusion 163k is configured to three-dimensionally imitate the head of the main character, which is a motif of the pachinko gaming machine PY4, and has a face on the front side. Therefore, the player who is playing a game can visually recognize the face of the hero character provided in front of the second protrusion 163k.

  When the main body 161k rotates as shown in FIGS. 62 (B-1) and 62 (B-2), the upper end of the front surface 16kA of the main body 161k is located slightly behind the game area 3. . However, when the second protrusion 163k protrudes, the tip of the second protrusion 163k is positioned on the front side of the game area 3.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY4 of the fourth embodiment, the development effects of the development effect patterns 1 to 3 are performed as in the third embodiment. However, the development effect of the development effect pattern 1 and the development effect pattern 2 is the same as that of the third embodiment, but the development effect of the development effect pattern 3 is different from that of the third embodiment. This is because the board movable device 15 according to the third embodiment is different from the board movable device 16 according to the fourth embodiment. Here, the development effect of the development effect pattern 3 in the fourth embodiment will be described.

  As in the case of the third embodiment, the development effect of the development effect pattern 3 starts, and after switching to the development effect background image G101 as shown in FIGS. 63 (A) to 63 (B), the normal state The main character is displayed with a bust-up. Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (C-3), the board movable device 16 is actuated, and the board movable body 16k is actuated (lowered) to a predetermined operating position, specifically around the center of the display unit 7a. . Also in the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the development effect of the development effect pattern 3 is further expanded to any one of the three types of effect contents.

  As the first effect content, as shown in FIG. 64 (A), the panel movable device 16 (table movable body 16k) in the state of FIG. 63 (C-3) is held, and is in a standby state without any particular change. The production content is that the development production ends as it is.

  As the second effect, as shown in FIG. 64 (B), the main body 161k rotates 45 degrees clockwise as viewed from the right side, and as shown in FIG. 64 (C), the first protrusion 162k It protrudes diagonally upward to the front side and stops for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). Thereafter, the movable body 16k returns to the standby state. Specifically, after the first projecting portion 162k is retracted and returned to the original position, the main body portion 161k rotates 45 degrees counterclockwise as viewed from the right side, and then rises to the original position.

  As the third effect content, as in the second effect content, as shown in FIG. 64 (C), the first projecting portion 162k protrudes diagonally upward toward the front side, for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). ) After resting, the first protrusion 162k is retracted to return to the original state, and this time the main body 161k is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise as viewed from the right side, as shown in FIG. It will be in the state where the upper surface 16kC of the main-body part 161k can be seen from the front. Then, as shown in FIG. 64 (E), the second protruding portion 163k protrudes and stops for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). Thereafter, the panel movable body 16k returns to the standby state. Specifically, after the second projecting portion 163k is retracted and returned to the original state, the main body portion 161k rotates 45 degrees clockwise as viewed from the right side, and then rises to the original position.

  Thus, also in 4th Embodiment, in the development effect 3, after the board movable body 16k descend | falls to a predetermined | prescribed operating position, it branches to three effect content. Here, the development effect 3 (development effect) of the development effect pattern 31 is changed to the development effect 3 which is held without any movement of the panel movable device 16 (table movable body 16k) lowered to the predetermined operating position and ends without rotating the main body portion 161k. 31), the development effect 3 in which the main body part 161k rotates and the first projecting part 162k projects but the second projecting part 163k does not project is defined as the development effect 3 (development effect 32) of the development effect pattern 32, and the main body part 161k. Is rotated, and the development effect 3 from which the first protrusion 162k protrudes and then the second protrusion 163k protrudes is defined as the development effect 3 (development effect 33) of the development effect pattern 33.

  Further, when the development effects 1 to 3 are performed, L reach or SP reach is performed thereafter. That is, the development effect is a crossroads that relays the development to L reach or SP reach. And the expectation degree in which L reach is performed differs from the expectation degree in which SP reach is performed by the production content of the development effect. Also in the fourth embodiment, the expectation that SP reach is executed in the order of development effect 1 <development effect 2 <development effect 3 is high. On the other hand, the expectation that L reach is executed in the order of development effect 1> development effect 2> development effect 3 is high. Further, among the development effects 3, the expectation that the SP reach is executed in the order of the development effects 31 <the development effects 32 <the development effects 33 is high. On the other hand, the degree of expectation that L reach is executed in the order of development effect 31> development effect 32> development effect 33 is high. In the fourth embodiment, the SP reach is always executed after the development effect 33 is executed.

  Thus, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY4, an effect is produced in which the first projecting portion 162k and the second projecting portion 163k project forward from the game area 3, in other words, from the front surface of the game board 2. Therefore, since it is three-dimensional compared to an effect using a movable body that operates in parallel with the front surface of the game board 2, the presence and the power are increased, and the gaming interest is improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY4, the main body portion 161k first rotates, and after the first protrusion 162k and the second protrusion 163k face in a direction different from that before the rotation, the first protrusion 162k and the second protrusion The part 163k protrudes forward. Therefore, the unexpectedness with respect to the 1st protrusion part 162k and the 2nd protrusion part 163k protruding to the front side increases, and a game effect is improved and a production effect improves.

  Further, in the development effect 33 by the pachinko gaming machine PY4, first, the main body part 161k rotates 45 degrees clockwise as viewed from the right side, and then the first projecting part 162k projects forward, and then the main body part 161k is in the opposite direction. Then, the second protrusion 163k different from the first protrusion 162k protrudes forward. As described above, a series of complicated effects by the movable body 16k including the main body portion 161k, the first protrusion portion 162k, and the second protrusion portion 163k, specifically, two types of rotational operations by the main body portion 161k, and the first By alternately performing the forward projecting operation by the two types of members of the first projecting portion 162k and the second projecting portion 163k, it is possible to prevent the presentation effect of the movable body 16k from being deteriorated.

  Furthermore, in the development effect 32 by the pachinko gaming machine PY4, after the first projecting portion 162k projects forward, the main body portion 161k finally rotates 45 degrees counterclockwise in the right side view and then returns to the original state. Return to. On the other hand, in the development effect 33 by the pachinko gaming machine PY4, after the first protruding portion 162k protrudes forward, the main body portion 161k rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise in the right side view, and then the second The protruding portion 163k protrudes forward. As described above, even when the development effect ends when the first projecting portion 162k protrudes to the front side, even when the development effect continues until the second projecting portion 163k projects to the front side, the main body portion 161k is Similarly, it rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the right side. In other words, whether or not the main body portion 161k rotates 45 degrees or more counterclockwise when viewed from the right side is a branch point as to whether or not the second protrusion portion 163k is extended to the forward protrusion. And the expectation degree with respect to SP reach is higher in the case where the second protrusion 163k extends to the forward protrusion. Therefore, it is possible to make a player pay more attention to the effect using the movable body 16k.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY4, the first projecting portion 162k can be seen and projected without the main body portion 161k rotating, but the second projecting portion 163k has the main body portion 161k rotating. Can be seen and protruded. Therefore, it is possible to apply sharpness to the effect in which the first protrusion 162k and the second protrusion 163k protrude forward.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY4, when the board movable body 16k is held in a standby state, the first protrusion 162k is arranged in a state that can protrude in a direction orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 2, and the second protrusion The part 163k is arranged in a state in which it can project in parallel to the front surface of the game board 2. However, finally, the main body portion 161k rotates, so that both the first protrusion 162k and the second protrusion 163k protrude substantially diagonally upward on the front side. Therefore, it is possible to apply sharpness to the effect in which the first protrusion 162k and the second protrusion 163k protrude forward.

  In addition, a glass plate 55 is disposed on the front side of the game board 2, but the first protrusion 162 k and the second protrusion 163 k protrude obliquely upward on the front side. The amount of protrusion of the first protrusion 162k and the second protrusion 163k can be made longer than in the case of protruding in the forward direction orthogonal to the first protrusion 162k. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of staging that the first protrusion 162k and the second protrusion 163k protrude forward.

  Further, the first projecting portion 162k is made of a plate-like member and is configured in a planar manner, whereas the second projecting portion 163k is configured in a three-dimensional manner. Thus, since the 1st protrusion part 162k and the 2nd protrusion part 163k of a different shape form are comprised so that protrusion from the same main-body part 161k is possible, the 1st protrusion part 162k and the 2nd protrusion part 163k are the front. It is possible to apply sharpness to the effects that protrude to the side.

  In the fourth embodiment, the first protrusion 162k and the second protrusion 163k can protrude obliquely upward on the front side with respect to the front surface of the game board 2, but in other directions on the front side. You may comprise so that protrusion is possible. The other direction on the front side is, for example, an obliquely forward right direction, an obliquely downward forward direction, or a forward direction orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 2.

7). Other Modifications Hereinafter, modifications of the gaming machine of the present invention other than the configuration described in the first to fourth embodiments will be described.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, the box body 13K is lowered, the lid portion 13K1 is opened, the projection body 13K2 is projected, the image display devices 81 and 82 are moved, the projection body 14K2 is projected and retracted, and the main body portions 151k and 161k are lowered. And the rotation, the protrusion of the first protrusions 152k, 162k, and the second protrusions 153k, 163k do not involve the operation of the hemispherical button 17 or the sword-shaped button 18, but for all or part of these, Prior to the execution, an effective period (operation effective period: for example, 5 seconds) in which the operation of the buttons 17 and 18 is effective may be set, and the operation may be executed when the operation is performed during that period.

  Further, for example, when the operation of the button 17 is involved, as an operation mode, a normal one-time pressing operation and a special pressing operation (for example, so-called “continuous hit” or “long press”) are possible. In the case of the operation, the box body 13K is lowered, the lid portion 13K1 is opened, the projection body 13K2 is projected, the image display devices 81 and 82 are moved, the projection body 14K2 is projected and retracted, and the main body portions 151k and 161k are moved. It is possible to facilitate the lowering and rotation, the protrusions of the first protrusions 152k and 162k, and the second protrusions 153k and 163k. Furthermore, the hemispherical button 17 and the sword-shaped button 18 can be operated. When the sword-shaped button 18 is operated, the box 13K is lowered, the lid 13K1 is opened, and the protruding body 13K2 is protruded. , Movement of the image display devices 81 and 82, protrusion / retraction of the protrusion 14K2, lowering and rotation of the main body portions 151k and 161k, protrusion of the first protrusions 152k and 162k, and second protrusions 153k and 163k are easily performed. Can be. In the operation effective period, an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation is executed.

  In the first and second embodiments, the buffer members 13K21 and 14K21 are provided at the front ends of the protrusions 13K2 and 14K2, but the buffer members 13K21 and 14K21 may not be provided. Further, the protrusions 13K2 and 14K2 themselves may be formed of a member capable of absorbing an impact with the glass plate 55.

  In the third and fourth embodiments, the first protrusions 152k and 162k and the second protrusions 153k and 163k are housed in the main body parts 151k and 161k so as to be difficult to see. For example, the back side of the main body parts 151k and 161k You may comprise so that it can protrude in the state exposed by.

  The direction in which the first protrusions 152k and 162k and the second protrusions 153k and 163k protrude is not limited to the third and fourth embodiments. In the third embodiment, the first projecting portion 152k and the second projecting portion 153k are arranged in the front side direction other than the front direction orthogonal to the left-right direction and the vertical direction, specifically, obliquely upward, downward, leftward on the front side. And may protrude rightward. On the other hand, in the fourth embodiment, the first projecting portion 162k and the second projecting portion 163k are arranged in directions other than diagonally upward on the front side, specifically, in the forward direction orthogonal to the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, or diagonally downward on the front side. , Left and right. Furthermore, the projecting direction of the first projecting portions 152k and 162k may be different from the projecting direction of the second projecting portions 153k and 163k.

  Further, in the first to fourth embodiments, when the front frame 53 is closed, the glass plate 55 is held in parallel with a predetermined distance on the front surface of the game board 2, but the upper end is on the front side from the lower end. The upper end may be inclined and held so as to fall forward. For example, the lower end of the glass plate 55 is positioned 2.5 cm forward from the front surface of the game board 2, the upper end of the glass plate 55 is positioned 10.0 cm forward from the front surface of the game board 2, and the upper end of the glass plate 55 is the front side It may be tilted and held so as to fall down. In this case, a wall portion is formed from the front frame 53 to the peripheral portion on the back surface of the glass plate 55 in order to prevent a gap from being formed between the peripheral portion on the back surface of the glass plate 55 and the game board 2. It is desirable.

  Further, when the glass plate 55 is inclined and disposed so that the upper end falls forward, the entire front surface of the game board 2 is more than the case where the glass plate 55 is disposed in parallel with the front surface of the game board 2. In other words, the distance between the game area 3 and the glass plate 55 can be increased. In that case, for example, in the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment, it is possible to increase the distance by which the first protrusions 152k and 162k and the second protrusions 153k and 163k protrude forward. As an example, the first projecting portions 152k and 162k and the second projecting portions 153k and 163k can be projected until their tips are in front of the lower ends in a side view. As a result, the first protrusions 152k and 162k and the second protrusions 153k and 163k are closer to the player, so the first protrusions 152k and 162k and the second protrusions 153k and 163k protrude forward. It is possible to improve the production effect by exerting force on the production to be performed.

  Furthermore, when the glass plate 55 is disposed so that the upper end of the glass plate 55 is tilted forward, the distance between the front surface of the game board 2 and the glass plate 55 becomes longer toward the upper side of the glass plate 55. Therefore, the more the first protrusions 152k and 162k and the second protrusions 153k and 163k are arranged on the upper side, the longer the first protrusions 152k and 162k and the second protrusions 153k and 163k protrude forward. It can be lengthened.

  Note that the glass plate 55 is not limited to a configuration in which the upper end of the glass plate 55 is positioned forward of the lower end, and the glass plate 55 is disposed obliquely with respect to the front surface of the game board 2, and the lower end of the glass plate 55 is forward of the upper end. A configuration in which the glass plate 55 is arranged obliquely with respect to the front surface of the game board 2 such that the left end is positioned in front of the right end, or the right end is positioned in front of the left end. You may apply.

  In the third and fourth embodiments, the main body portions 151k and 161k are configured to be rotatable clockwise and counterclockwise as viewed from the right side, but may be configured to be rotatable only in any one direction. . Alternatively, the main body portions 151k and 161k may be configured to be rotatable clockwise and counterclockwise in a front view or a plan view.

  Further, in the third and fourth embodiments, when the second protrusions 153k and 163k protrude, the second protrusions 153k and 163k protrude after the first protrusions 152k and 162k protrude. However, after the 2nd protrusion parts 153k and 163k protrude, you may comprise so that the 1st protrusion parts 152k and 162k may protrude. Further, like the development effect 32, only the second projecting portions 153k and 163k may project.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, a jackpot game involving opening and closing of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 32) is executed by winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination. Also, a so-called “small win game” may be provided as a game that involves opening and closing of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 32). The small hit game is executed by winning a “small hit” which is different from the big win and the loss in the big hit determination. And, it is desirable that the maximum opening time of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 32) in the small hit game is 1.8 seconds or less. Also, the gaming state does not change with the end of the small hit game. That is, the game state before the execution continues during and after the execution of the small hit game, and the execution of the small hit game does not affect the game state. That is, when winning a small winning game, only a small winning game with opening and closing of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 32) is executed.

  Further, in the first to fourth embodiments, the specific area 34 is provided, and it does not shift to a high probability state unless it passes V in the jackpot game, but even if it does not pass V, a specific type of jackpot symbol is drawn in a special symbol lottery. If the winning display is made and a specific type of jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is possible to shift to a high probability state with the end of the jackpot game. In this case, a jackpot symbol that generates a V long jackpot game and a specific type of jackpot symbol may be won. Also, for example, the second big winning device 33 is not provided, and as a condition for shifting to the high probability state, a specific type of jackpot symbol is won and a specific type of jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. It is also possible that only that is set.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, the time reduction state is always set with the end of the jackpot game, but it may be determined whether or not the time reduction state is set according to the type of jackpot symbol. In this case, the special figure 2 lottery may be able to win the jackpot symbol set with a short time state with a high probability with the end after the jackpot game.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, the high probability count is set to 180 times, and the time reduction count is set to 180 times (when V passes) and 100 times (when V does not pass). The specified number of times of special symbol variation display for a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, the high probability count may be set to 100 times, and the short time count may be set to 100 times regardless of the presence or absence of V passage. Further, the number of time reductions may be set to zero. Also, based on other factors that are not the number of executions of the special symbol variation display such as the elapsed time after the jackpot game and the number of game balls fired, the duration for the game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is set. May be.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, the main control board 70 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and sub-controls the basic control related to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Although the game control and the production control are performed on different substrates as the substrate 90 performs, it may be configured to be performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control board 100 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine, a revolving game machine (so-called “slot machine”), and the like.

8). Other Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following inventions A to C are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [DETAILED DESCRIPTION]. In the description of the inventions A to C, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment for carrying out the invention described above, and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to the supplementary notes. The invention A is a generic name of the following inventions A1 to A6, the invention B is a generic name of the following inventions B1 to B4, and the invention C is a generic name of the following inventions C1 to C5.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
It is possible to execute variable display of the identification information (special symbol) by winning the game ball in the start area (start ports 20 and 22) provided in the game area (game area 3) where the game ball can flow down, A game that can control the game in an advantageous gaming state (jackpot game, high probability game state, short-time state, auxiliary game, etc.) advantageous to the player when a specific result is derived with variable display (a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) Control means (main control board 70);
Effect control means (sub control board 90, image control board 100) capable of controlling effects (special drawing variation effect, jackpot game effect, prefetch effect, etc.) according to control by the game control means;
A movable body (projection body 13K2) that is movable,
The effect control means may move the moving body toward the front side when a predetermined movement condition is satisfied (execution of the development effect 3 or the special effect in the first embodiment).

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
An opening (opening 2A) is formed in the gaming area,
The moving body is arranged on the back side of the gaming area in a standby state where the moving condition is not satisfied,
The movement condition includes a first movement condition (execution of the development effect 3 or execution of the special effect in the first embodiment) and a second movement condition that can be established after the first movement condition (the development effect in the first embodiment). 33 execution or development to SU3, SU4)
The production control means includes
When the first movement condition is satisfied, it is possible to move the movable body to the range of the opening in front view,
When the second movement condition is satisfied, the moving body can be moved toward the front side.

8-1-3. Invention A3
A gaming machine according to the invention A3,
A gaming machine according to Invention A1 or Invention A2,
A lid (lid 13K1) that can be opened and closed includes a box (13K1) provided on the front side,
The moving body is housed in the box and is movable to the outside of the box when the lid is open.

8-1-4. Invention A4
A gaming machine according to the invention A4,
A gaming machine according to invention A3,
The box is arranged on the back side of the gaming area in a state in which the moving body is stored in the standby state,
The production control means includes
When the first movement condition is satisfied, the box can be moved to the range of the opening while storing the moving body,
When the second moving condition is satisfied, the moving body can be moved by opening the lid.

8-1-5. Invention A5
A gaming machine according to the invention A5,
A gaming machine according to any one of Inventions 2 to A4,
A transparent plate-like member (glass plate 55) is arranged at a predetermined distance on the front side of the game area,
The moving body can reach the plate-like member when the second movement condition is satisfied.

8-1-6. Invention A6
A gaming machine according to the invention A6,
A gaming machine according to invention A5,
A buffer member (buffer member 13K21) capable of absorbing an impact with the plate-like member is attached to the front end of the movable body.

  According to the invention A, the gaming machine described in JP-A-2016-26777, which is a prior art document, has an effect that the game entertainment can be improved with respect to the problem A described below. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-26777, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball is a big hit on condition that the game ball enters the starting port. Variable display of symbols is performed. The result of determination is notified by variable display of symbols. When a specific symbol such as a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of symbols, the game state such as a jackpot game is controlled to be advantageous to the player. And while the variable display of the symbol is performed, the fluctuating effect is performed. Further, when the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, an effect corresponding to the game state is performed. Here, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-26777, the movable device is operated in an effect corresponding to a fluctuating effect or an advantageous game state. The movable device moves along the display surface of the image display device. Therefore, the problem A is that there is still room for improvement in order to improve the gaming interests of the gaming machine that produces effects by the movable device. In response to this problem, the invention A1 does not include the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-26777 that “the moving body may be moved forward when a predetermined movement condition is satisfied”. According to the configuration, there is an advantageous effect that it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
A plurality of image display devices (left image display device 81, right image display device 82) capable of displaying effect images according to a predetermined game;
A predetermined decorative body (projecting body 14K2),
Each of the plurality of image display devices is arranged such that each display unit (the left display unit 81a and the right display unit 82a) generally faces the front side,
The decorative body is arranged on a back side of the plurality of image display devices,
In a normal basic state, the decorative body is invisible or difficult to visually recognize between the plurality of image display devices,
When the specific condition is satisfied (execution of the development effect 3 or execution of the special effect in the second embodiment), at least one of the plurality of image display devices moves, and the decorative body is compared with the basic state. Is easily visible.

8-2-2. Invention B2
A gaming machine according to Invention B2
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The decorative body is movable toward the front side.

8-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to the invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
When the specific condition is satisfied, an opening (special opening 8A) through which the decorative body can pass is formed between the plurality of image display devices, and the decorative body passes through the opening and is more than the image display device. It is possible to move forward.

8-2-4. Invention B4
A gaming machine according to the invention B4,
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention B1 to Invention B3,
The decorative body is movable toward the rear side.

  In addition, according to the invention B, the gaming machine described in JP-A-2015-134303 as a prior art document has an effect that it is possible to improve the gaming interest for the problem B described below. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-134303, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball is a big hit on condition that the game ball enters the start port. Variable display of symbols is performed. The result of determination is notified by variable display of symbols. And while the variable display of the symbol is performed, for example, a fluctuating effect is performed in the image display device. In the jackpot game, a jackpot game effect is performed on the image display device. The gaming machine described in JP-A-2015-134303 includes a plurality of image display devices. The image display device includes a movable image display device. Therefore, as the problem B, there is still room for improvement with respect to the gaming machine including the movable image display device in order to improve the gaming interest. In order to solve this problem, the invention B1 states that “a plurality of image display devices are arranged with their respective display portions facing frontward, and a decorative body is arranged on the back side of the plurality of image display devices. In the state, the decorative body is invisible or difficult to visually recognize between the plurality of image display devices, and when the specific condition is satisfied, at least one of the plurality of image display devices is moved, and the decoration body is decorated in comparison with the basic state. With the configuration that the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-134303 does not include, “the body becomes easy to visually recognize”, there is an advantageous effect that it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to the invention C1 is
A gaming machine including a game board (game board 2) in which an opening (opening 2A) is formed,
The game board is provided with a movable body (board movable bodies 15k, 16k) that is visible from the opening,
The movable body has protrusions (first protrusions 152k, 162k, second protrusions 153k, 163k) that can protrude forward from the front surface of the game board.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to the invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The movable body has a main body portion (main body portions 151k, 161k) for storing the protruding portion in addition to the protruding portion,
The protruding portion can protrude from a state of being housed in the main body portion.

8-3-3. Invention C3
The gaming machine according to the invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C2,
The protrusion may protrude after the main body performs a predetermined rotation.

8-3-4. Invention C4
A gaming machine according to the invention C4,
A gaming machine according to invention C3,
The protrusion includes a first protrusion (first protrusion 152k, 162k) and a second protrusion (second protrusion 153k, 163k).
The first protrusion protrudes after the main body performs a first rotation operation (90 degrees and 45 degrees clockwise as viewed from the right side), and then the main body section performs a second rotation operation (right side surface). The second projecting portion may project after performing 180 degrees and 90 degrees counterclockwise as viewed.

8-3-5. Invention C5
The gaming machine according to the invention C5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention C1 to Invention C4,
A plate-shaped transparent member (glass plate 55) is arranged at a distance from the front of the game board,
The transparent member is inclined such that the upper end protrudes forward from the lower end,
The protruding portion may protrude forward from the lower end.

  According to the invention C, the gaming machine described in JP-A-2016-26777, which is a prior art document, has an effect of improving the game interest for the problem C described below. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-26777, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball is a big hit on condition that the game ball enters the starting port. Variable display of symbols is performed. The result of determination is notified by variable display of symbols. When a specific symbol such as a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of symbols, the game state such as a jackpot game is controlled to be advantageous to the player. And while the variable display of the symbol is performed, the fluctuating effect is performed. Further, when the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, an effect corresponding to the game state is performed. Here, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-26777, the movable device is operated in an effect corresponding to a fluctuating effect or an advantageous game state. The movable device moves along the display surface of the image display device. Then, the place made into the subject C is that there is still room for improvement in order to aim at the improvement of game entertainment about the game machine which produces the effect by a movable apparatus. To solve this problem, the invention C1 states, “A movable body that is visible from the opening is installed on the game board, and the movable body has a protrusion that can protrude forward from the front of the game board. With the configuration that the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-26777 does not have, there is an advantageous effect that the gaming interest can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 7 ... Image display apparatus 7a ... Display part 8 ... Image display apparatus 8a ... Display part 13 ... Board movable device 13K ... Box body 13K1 ... Cover part 13K2 ... Projection body 13K21 ... Buffer member 14 ... Board movable apparatus 14K2 ... projection 14K21 ... buffer member 15 ... board movable device 15k ... movable body 151k ... main body 152k ... first projection 153k ... second projection 16 ... board movable device 16k ... movable body 161k ... main body 162k ... first projection Part 163k ... 2nd protrusion 20 ... 1st starting opening 22 ... 2nd starting opening 23 ... Electric Chu 30 ... 1st grand prize opening 31 ... 1st grand prize winning device 32 ... 2nd big prize opening 33 ... 2nd big prize Device 53 ... Front frame 55 ... Glass plate 80 ... Main control board 81 ... Left image display device 81a ... Left display portion 82 ... Right image display device 82a ... Right display portion

Claims (5)

A gaming machine having a gaming board having an opening formed therein,
The game board is provided with a movable body visible from the opening,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable body has a projecting portion that can project forward from the front surface of the game board. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The movable body has a main body for storing the protrusion in addition to the protrusion.
The gaming machine characterized in that the projecting portion can project from a state of being housed in the main body portion. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the projecting portion may project after the main body portion performs a predetermined rotation operation. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The protrusion includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion,
The first protruding portion may protrude after the main body portion performs the first rotating operation, and then the second protruding portion may protrude after the main body portion performs the second rotating operation. A gaming machine characterized by A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A plate-shaped transparent member is arranged at a distance from the front of the game board,
The transparent member is inclined such that the upper end protrudes forward from the lower end,
The gaming machine, wherein the projecting portion can project to the front side of the lower end.