JP6698503B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "fluctuation") is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result, a predetermined game value is given. There is one configured to give the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is given a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (the so-called slot machine).

  The prize value is to pay out a prize ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the prize area. In addition, the game value is that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for the player who easily hits the ball when the specific display result is obtained, and for the player. That is, the right to generate an advantageous state is generated, and the condition for paying out prize balls is easily established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started in the variable display means based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state where a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). It should be noted that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Some such gaming machines are configured to include an output unit that outputs a specific signal for driving an electric component in response to a control signal from the control unit in the serial communication system. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a serial output circuit (output means) that controls the driving of a stepping motor in response to a control signal from the control means in the serial communication system, and sets the input state of the voltage pulse signal to the stepping motor. It is described that the operation abnormality of the stepping motor is determined based on the corresponding feedback signal.

JP, 2011-104147, A (paragraph 0101-0103, paragraph 0348).

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it can be said that the output mode of the control signal from the output means is adequately optimized when the control signal is output from the one output means to the other output means. There wasn't.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of optimizing an output mode of a control signal from an output means.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is an electric component (for example, the board side LEDs 9d and 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the first effect motor 303 for rotating the movable portion 302, The control means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321 and the electric parts are driven according to the control signal from the control means by the serial communication method. Output means (for example, light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, motor drive driver 412, and light emitter drivers 413a to 413c) for outputting a specific signal (for example, output signals from the respective drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11). ) And the output means is capable of outputting the input control signal to another output means, and the output state when the input control signal is output is the first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined manner. When, a second output state where the waveform rises by gradual variants than the first output state, can be set to one of the output state (e.g., as in the modified example 3 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 The through outputs of all the serial-parallel conversion circuits are set to the outputs of the normal slew rate, and the through outputs of all the serial-parallel conversion circuits are set as in the modification 4 shown in FIG. It has a low slew rate output.), has a stop function that stops the output of a specific signal after a predetermined period has elapsed since the control signal was input, and the stop function can be enabled or disabled. , A plurality of output terminals (for example, drive output terminals Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) for outputting a specific signal, and other output means are provided in the same substrate as the output means, and output The means is set to the second output state, and an unused terminal of the plurality of output terminals has a reference potential (for example, ground (GND), fixed potential (VCL (5V), VCC (5V), VDL ( 12 V))) (see FIGS. 18 to 23). With such a configuration, it is possible to optimize the output mode of the control signal from the output means.
Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention outputs a specific signal for driving an electric component in response to a control unit for controlling the electric component and a control signal from the control unit according to a serial communication method. and an output means, the output means is capable of outputting a control signal input to the other output means, the output state when outputting the input control signal to the other output means, waveform a predetermined manner Can be set to any one of a first output state in which the waveform rises and a second output state in which the waveform rises in a mode that is gentler than the first output state, and a predetermined period after the control signal is input. Has a stop function for stopping the output of the specific signal after the passage of, and the stop function can be set to enable or disable, has a plurality of output terminals for outputting the specific signal, the output means is provided. The other output means is provided on the other board connected to the present board via the wiring member, the output means is set to the first output state, and the unused terminal of the plurality of output terminals is provided. Is connected to a reference potential.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a specific signal for driving an electric component (for example, output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) in accordance with a control signal from the control means by the serial communication method. And a plurality of output means capable of outputting the input control signal (for example, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c), and each of the plurality of output means. Is configured so that the output state when the input control signal is output rises in a predetermined manner (for example, all the serial-parallel conversion circuits as in Modification 3 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15). For each, the through output is set to the output of the normal slew rate). With such a configuration, the design can be simplified while considering the noise resistance.

(Means 3) In the means 1, in response to a control signal from the control means by the serial communication method, a specific signal for driving the electric component (for example, output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11). And a plurality of output means capable of outputting the input control signal (for example, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c), and each of the plurality of output means. Is configured such that the output state when the input control signal is output rises more gently than in a predetermined mode (for example, all the serial-parallel conversion circuits as in Modification 4 shown in FIG. 16). For each of the above, the through output is set to a low slew rate output). With such a configuration, the design can be simplified while considering the noise resistance.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the output means outputs the input control signal to another output means in a first output state in which a waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, , A normal slew rate output state (see FIG. 7(1)), and a second output state in which the waveform rises in a mode that changes more slowly than the first output state (for example, a low slew rate output state (FIG. 7)). (See (2))) (for example, if the S terminal is set to L (low), the normal slew rate output is set, and the S terminal is set to H (high)). If set, the output may be set to a low slew rate (see FIG. 6)). With such a configuration, the setting can be changed according to the use environment, and the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be increased according to the setting.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the output means is parallel to a specific signal output section (for example, each driver output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) grouped into a plurality of different groups. A specific signal (for example, an output signal from each of the driver output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11) according to the communication method is output (for example, in the case of a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, one group as shown in FIG. 9). 6 groups of 4 channels each, and in the case of a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, each group is divided into 3 groups of 4 channels.) The output timings of the specific signals of the above are different for each group (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the output timings of the output signals from the driver output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11 are dispersed for each group). It may be configured. With such a configuration, radio wave radiation from the substrate can be further suppressed.

(Means 6) The means 5 includes a movable member (for example, the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321) that performs an operation, and a driving unit that operates the movable member (for example, the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330). ) Are driven based on the specific signal output from the specific signal output section of the same group of the output means (for example, as shown in FIG. 11, regarding signals input to the same operation motor, they are in the same group). Connected to the drive output terminal to which it belongs). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the emission of the radio wave from the substrate and to suppress the deterioration of the driving accuracy of the driving unit.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the output means has a stop function (e.g., timeout) that stops the output of the specific signal after a predetermined period (e.g., 1 second) has elapsed from the input of the control signal. Function) (for example, setting the T terminal to H (high) sets the timeout function to the valid state. See FIG. 6). According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid an operation defect due to a wiring defect or the like, and it is possible to stably control the electric component.

(Means 8) In the means 7, the control signal continuation means for continuously outputting the control signal (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect control process process (see step S55) to perform at least a predetermined period (in this example, By repeatedly outputting the control signal every 1 second), the lighting control of the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c is continuously executed, and the first effect motor 303 and 2) The drive control of the effect motor 330 is controlled so as to be continuously executed). With such a configuration, it is possible to realize control corresponding to the stop function of the output means.

(Means 9) In the means 7 or 8, the output means can enable or disable the stop function (for example, by setting the T terminal to L (low), the timeout function is set to the disabled state, The time-out function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high) (see FIG. 6). According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the setting of the stop function of the output means according to the purpose, and it is possible to reduce the cost by sharing the parts.

(Means 10) In any one of the means 1 to 9, a first motion (a standing motion that is a movement from the tilted position to the standing position) and a second motion (a tilting motion that is a movement from the standing position to the tilted position). ) Capable movable body (movable member 321), and a production (production control CPU 120 for production control) capable of executing production (process during production symbol variation (S75), process during big hit game (S78), etc.), The effect execution means executes a first effect of the special effect in accordance with the first motion of the movable body (a flame effect effect is executed during the first movable object operation effect, and the second movable object operation effect is not executed). Effect pattern A1, an effect pattern A2) in which a flame effect effect is executed during the first movable object operation effect, and a flame effect effect is also executed during the second movable object operation effect, and the first operation of the movable object After performing the special effect of the aspect, the second pattern for performing the special effect of the second aspect different from the first aspect with the first operation after the second operation of the movable body (at the time of the first movable body operation effect) The effect may be configured to be executable by the flame effect effect and the effect pattern A3) in which the lightning effect effect is executed during the second movable body operation effect. According to such a configuration, by changing the mode of the special effect accompanying the first motion of the movable body, it is possible to diversify the effect and improve the interest of the effect when the movable body operates. it can.

(Means 11) In any one of the means 1 to 10, the special effect is executed during the execution of the specific effect (fifth round, and whether or not to be controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot gaming state is ended) (Challenge effect informed by the effect mode) is an effect (an effect in which the effect display device 5 displays an image for superimposing the flame effect image 1010 or the lightning effect image 1020 on the black image 1001) executed at a timing earlier than that. , The ratio of performing the predetermined notification in the specific effect is different depending on which of the first pattern and the second pattern the effect is performed (when the effect pattern A3 is selected, the effect pattern A1, The probability variation big hit is notified at a higher rate than when A2 is selected). According to such a configuration, the player becomes interested in which of the first pattern and the second pattern the effect is performed, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 12) In any one of the means 1 to 11, the effect execution means performs the third special effect according to the first motion of the movable body in the third pattern (at the time of the first movable body motion effect). Lightning pattern effect is executed and second movable object operation effect is not executed Effect pattern B1, Lightning effect effect is executed during the first movable object operation effect, and Lightning effect effect is also executed during the second movable object operation effect The effect can be executed in the effect pattern B2), and when the effect is executed in the third pattern, the ratio of the predetermined state (probably changed state) is higher than when the effect is executed in the first pattern. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, the player expects that the special effect of the second mode will be executed with the first motion of the movable body. However, if the special motion of the first mode is temporarily executed with the first motion. Even when the effect is executed, it is expected that the special effect of the second aspect will be executed in accordance with the subsequent first operation, so that the interest in the special effect can be maintained.

(Means 13) Any one of the means 1 to 12 is further provided with an operation means (push button 31B) operable by the player, and the special effect mode is changed according to the operation of the operation means (black image). It is possible to change the image in which the flame effect image 1010 is superimposed and displayed on 1001 to the image in which the lightning effect image 1020 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001). With such a configuration, the player can expect a change in the aspect of the special effect by the operation, and can enhance the interest of the special effect.

(Means 14) In any one of the means 1 to 9, a first motion (a standing motion that is a movement from the tilt position to the standing position) and a second motion (a tilt motion that is a movement from the standing position to the tilt position). ) Capable movable body (movable member 321), and a production (production control CPU 120 for production control) capable of executing production (process during production symbol variation (S75), process during big hit game (S78), etc.), The effect execution means executes the first effect of the special effect in accordance with the first motion of the movable body (the flame effect effect is executed during the first movable object operation effect, and the second movable object operation effect is not executed). Effect pattern A1, an effect pattern A2) in which a flame effect effect is executed during the first movable object operation effect, and a flame effect effect is also executed during the second movable object operation effect, and the first operation in accordance with the first operation of the movable object. After performing the special effect of the aspect, the second pattern for performing the special effect of the second aspect different from the first aspect with the first operation after the second operation of the movable body (at the time of the first movable body operation effect) The effect can be performed with the effect pattern A3) in which the flame effect effect is executed and the lightning effect effect is executed in the second movable body motion effect, and when the effect is executed in the second pattern, It may be configured such that the ratio of being in the predetermined state (probably changed state) is higher than in the case where the effect is executed in the pattern. According to such a configuration, the aspect of the special effect associated with the first motion of the movable body is made different, and the effects are diversified, so that the interest in the effect when the movable body operates can be improved.

(Means 15) In the means 14, the special effect is a specific effect (a challenge effect that is executed during the execution of the fifth round and informs whether or not the probability change state is controlled after the end of the big hit game state by the effect mode). The first pattern and the second pattern, which are effects executed at a timing earlier than that (an effect of displaying an image in which the flame effect image 1010 or the lightning effect image 1020 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 on the effect display device 5). According to which pattern the effect is executed, the ratio of the predetermined notification in the specific effect is different (when the effect pattern A3 is selected, it is more than when the effect patterns A1 and A2 are selected). The probability variation big hit is notified at a high rate). According to such a configuration, the player becomes interested in which of the first pattern and the second pattern the effect is performed, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 16) In the means 14 or 15, the effect execution means executes the third effect of the special effect in accordance with the first operation of the movable body (third pattern effect during the first movable object operation effect). In the effect pattern B1, in which the second movable body motion effect is not executed, the lightning effect effect is executed during the first movable object motion effect, and the lightning effect effect is executed during the second movable object motion effect as well. Even if it is configured such that the effect can be executed and the effect is executed in the third pattern, the ratio of being in the predetermined state (probably changed state) is higher than that in the case where the effect is executed in the first pattern. Good. According to such a configuration, the player expects that the special effect of the second mode will be executed with the first motion of the movable body. However, if the special motion of the first mode is temporarily executed with the first motion. Even when the effect is executed, it is expected that the special effect of the second aspect will be executed in accordance with the subsequent first operation, so that the interest in the special effect can be maintained.

(Means 17) In any one of the means 14 to 16, further comprising an operating means (push button 31B) operable by the player, and changing the special effect mode in accordance with the operation of the operating means (black image It is possible to change the image in which the flame effect image 1010 is superimposed and displayed on 1001 to the image in which the lightning effect image 1020 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001). With such a configuration, the player can expect a change in the aspect of the special effect by the operation, and can enhance the interest of the special effect.

  The modes for carrying out the invention described below include the inventions according to (1) to (5) below. The invention according to the above means 1 to 14 may further have the configurations of (1) to (5).

(1) Display means (effect display device 5 etc.) capable of displaying a plurality of kinds of effects (reach effect etc.),
A movable body (movable member 321 or the like),
A movable body effecting means capable of executing a movable body effect for operating the movable object (a CPU 120 for effect control, a movable object effect process in the effect symbol changing process of S75 in the effect control process process of FIG. 38, and the like),
When the movable body effect is executed, a different effect effect display (battle reach effect) among a plurality of kinds of effect displays (battle reach effect, story reach effect, etc.) is performed. The particle effect image 71 according to the effect, the flame effect image 73 according to the story reach effect, etc.) can be displayed on the display means (FIGS. 44, 45, etc.) (S75 in the effect control process process of FIG. 38). Production effect display processing in production symbol variation processing).

  According to such a configuration, when the movable body effect is executed, it is possible to display effect effect displays in different modes depending on which effect display is to be performed from among a plurality of types of effect displays. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display unit are linked.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Among the effect displays for which the movable-body effect is executed, when a specific type of effect display (battle reach effect or the like) is executed, the effect effect display in a specific mode (particles in FIGS. 44D and 44E) It is possible to execute an effect of superimposing the effect image 71 and the like) on the specific type of effect display (display of the winning effect image) (FIGS. 44(A) to (G), etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to link the specific type of effect display in which the movable body effect is executed and the effect display of the display means, and the operation of the movable body and the display means by the specific type of effect display can be performed. It is possible to further enhance the effect effect that is linked with the effect effect display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When a predetermined type of effect display (story reach effect or the like) is executed among the effect displays in which the movable object effect is executed, the effect effect display in a predetermined mode (FIGS. 45D and 45E, flame). It is possible to execute the effect of superimposing the effect image 73 and the like) on the predetermined image (the black image 72 and the like in FIGS. 45D and 45E) displayed in the entire display area of the display unit (FIG. 45 ( A) to (G) etc.).

  According to such a configuration, in addition to the fact that the predetermined effect of the predetermined type for which the movable body effect is executed and the effect display on the display unit can be linked, the movable object effect is emphasized and the game is played. The interest of can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The movable body (movable member 321 and the like) is movable to a standby position (first position and the like shown in FIGS. 29 and 30) and an advanced position (second position and the like shown in FIGS. 29 and 30),
When the gaming machine is activated, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable body (initial operation in the movable member initialization process of step S51B in FIG. 37) and a running-in operation for moving the movable body (FIG. It further includes a control unit (the CPU 120 for effect control, etc.) for executing step S51A of 37, the operation in the moving-member running-in process of FIG. 39, and the like.

  With such a configuration, the confirming operation for confirming the operation of the movable body and the running-in operation for moving the movable body are executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the movement of the movable body from being unaccustomed to affecting the movement of the movable body. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the movable body from not operating properly.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
With respect to the variable display which has not been started yet, a hold storage means (game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102, first and second hold storage buffers) which is stored as a hold storage,
Hold display means (effect display device 5, hold display area H) capable of displaying the hold storage stored by the hold storage means as a hold display (hold image H or the like),
When a variable display based on the pending storage is performed, a variation corresponding display means (effect display device 5, active display area AHA) capable of performing a variation corresponding display (active image AH or the like) corresponding to the variable display. ,
A pending display mode change that changes the mode of the pending display before the variable display of the target pending storage is executed (change during the pending display in FIG. 49) and a mode of the variable correspondence display during the execution of the variable display. At least one of the display mode change with the change corresponding display mode change (change during active display in FIG. 49) among the plurality of timings during the hold display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target hold storage. And a display mode changing means (display mode changing process of effect control microcomputer 100, [display effect of change of hold display, etc.]) that can be executed at any timing of
The display mode changing means has a first specific display mode (character icon display in FIG. 48(A)) and a second specific display mode (FIG. 48(B)) in which the display type of the change target is different from the normal display mode. Animal character icon display), the selection ratio of the timing at which the display mode change is executed is different (as shown in FIGS. 49A and 49B, the character icon display is on hold display). The change effect execution rate is high, and the change effect execution rate is high during the active display of the animal character icon display, and the rate at which the display mode actually changes during the change effect execution, as shown in FIGS. Therefore, the display mode of the icon is the same as that of the character icon display or the animal character icon display, depending on whether it is the character icon display or the animal character icon display. The frequency of change is different, and the ratio of selecting whether to change the display mode during hold display or active display is different.)

  According to such a configuration, with respect to the pending display mode change and the change-corresponding display mode change, the player can be made to pay attention to the display type of the change target and the timing of the display mode change. The interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is a figure which shows the structural example of a drive control board, and the structural example of the light emission body control board for performing lighting control of the board side LED. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the light emission body control substrate for performing lighting control of top frame LED9a, left frame LED9b, and right frame LED9c. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a serial-parallel conversion circuit. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each input/output terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit shown in FIG. 5. It is an explanatory view for explaining a slew rate setting of a through output of a clock signal and data. It is an explanatory view for explaining a control data format. It is an explanatory view for explaining an output timing of a signal from each drive output terminal in the serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of connection of a serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of connection of a serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of connection of a serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification in the case of branching the control signal which one light-emitting body driver mounted on the light-emitting body control board outputs on a board|substrate. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of a serial-parallel conversion circuit in Modification 3; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of a serial-parallel conversion circuit in Modification 3; FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in Modification Example 4; FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of a serial-parallel conversion circuit in Modification Example 5; FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of a serial-parallel conversion circuit in Modification 6; FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of a serial-parallel conversion circuit in Modification 6; FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of a serial-parallel conversion circuit in Modification 6; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of a serial-parallel conversion circuit in Modification 7. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of a serial-parallel conversion circuit in Modification 7. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of a serial-parallel conversion circuit in Modification 7. (A) is a front view showing the effect unit, and (B) is a rear view. It is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is seen from diagonally front. It is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed from diagonally behind. (A) is a front view showing a state in which the movable portion is in a tilted position, and (B) is a state in which the movable portion is in a standing position. (A) is a rear view showing a pinion gear and (B) a rack gear. FIG. 6A is a schematic view showing a state in which the movable member is in the first position, and FIG. (A) is a side view of a schematic diagram showing a state where the movable member is in the first position and (B) is a state in which the movable member is in the second position. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a pinion gear meshes with a rack gear, (B) is a state in which the rack gear is moving, and (C) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the rack gear is restricted. (A)-(D) is a principal part enlarged view which shows the state of the gear until it becomes a regulation state. 6A is a schematic diagram showing a regulated state, FIG. 6B is a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a deregulated state by rotating the pinion gear in a first operation direction, and FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing a regulated state, FIG. 6B is a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a deregulated state by rotating the pinion gear in a second operation direction, and FIG. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable member break-in process. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition changed to the regulation state by the regulation means as the modification 1 of a movable part drive mechanism. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition changed to a regulation state by the regulation means as the modification 2 of a movable part drive mechanism. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition changed to a regulation state by the regulation means as the modification 3 of a movable part drive mechanism. FIG. 9A is an explanatory view showing a restricting portion as a modified example 4 of the movable part driving mechanism, and FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a restricting part as a modified example 5 of the movable part driving mechanism. It is a display screen view of the effect display device when the battle reach effect is executed. It is the display screen figure of the production display when the story reach production is executed. It is a timing chart showing a control example of an effect effect and a movable object effect in a specific super reach effect. It is a timing chart showing a control example of an effect effect and a movable body combination operation effect in a specific super reach effect. It is a figure which shows a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. An icon for executing the display mode change effect execution timing selection process, the display mode change effect type selection process, and the change mode selection process when the hold display is determined to be a display mode of a character icon or an icon shape such as a character icon. It is various data tables used for production setting processing. It is the figure which shows one example of the production pattern of movable body operation production and effect production. It is a display screen diagram showing a display example of the effect display device when the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed. It is a timing chart showing a control example of a movable body motion effect and an effect effect. It is a display screen diagram showing another display example of the effect display device when the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed. It is a timing chart showing another control example of the movable body motion effect and the effect effect.

[Structure of pachinko machine]
A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. It will be described as a reference. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment, showing a layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. 3 and 3. The game board 2 is provided with a game area 10 which is surrounded by the guide rails 2b and which is substantially circular in a front view. A game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area 10 by being shot from a hitting ball launching device (not shown). A glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a is rotatably provided on the left side of the gaming machine frame 3 so that the glass door frame 50 can open and close the game area 10. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is made of a synthetic resin material having a light-transmitting property such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front. It is mainly configured by a board face plate (not shown) provided with a guide rail 2b and the like, and a spacer member (not shown) integrally attached to the back side of the board face plate. In addition, the game board 2 is configured by a non-translucent member such as a veneer board in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and is a board surface plate on which a game board surface which is a front surface is provided with obstacle nails (not shown) and guide rails 2b. It may be configured as.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the lower right position of the game area 10 in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and are identified in a special symbol game that is an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as “special symbols”) that are possible plural types of identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  In the following, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". .

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2, an effect display device 5 as display means is provided. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, effect symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the effect design is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are arranged. When the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special figure game, in the effect display device 5 in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" The fixed effect design (final stop design) that is the variable display result of the design is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special drawing game using the first special drawing on the first special symbol display 4A, or the special special drawing using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the drawing game, a plurality of types of distinguishable effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and a fixed effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols is to end the variable display by performing stop display (also called complete stop display or final stop display) of identification information such as effect symbols. ..

  The "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are variably displayed in the effect symbols, for example, 8 types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters). It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). A corresponding design number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. It should be noted that the effect symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type (eg, seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a combination causing a loss can be configured.

  Above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the first reserved display device 25A and the second reserved display device 25B are provided. On each of the first hold display device 25A and the second hold display device 25B, a hold storage number as a number of hold storage information of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold storage number) is displayed so that it can be specified. Memory display is performed.

  Here, in order to suspend the variable display corresponding to the special drawing game, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the start winning a prize by entering. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the first special symbol display 4A, it is possible to specify the number of holding storage information (first holding storage information) generated based on the first starting winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening. The number of the first special figure reservation storages is displayed by the lighting of the LED (the number of lighting). In the second hold indicator 25B, the number of hold storage information (second hold storage information) generated based on the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening can be specified. 2 The number of special figure reservation memory is displayed by the lighting of the LED (the number of lighting).

  A first hold display area 5D and a second hold display area 5U are set at two places on the lower left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold display area 5D, the first special figure hold storage number that can specify the number of the first hold storage information generated based on the first start winning is displayed by the number of images of the hold image H of the sphere (circle). To be done. In the second hold display area 5U, the second special figure hold storage number that can specify the number of the second hold storage information generated based on the second start winning is displayed by the number of the hold images H of the sphere (circle). To be done.

  In the first hold display area 5D, the hold image H is displayed in a manner that the hold image increases on the left side every time the first hold storage information occurs, and the variable display based on the first hold storage information is executed. Each time, the reserved image H at the right end portion corresponding to the first reserved storage information is erased, and the remaining reserved images H are shifted right by one by one. In the second hold display area 5U, the hold image is displayed in such a manner that the hold image H increases on the right side every time the second hold storage information is generated, and the variable display based on the second hold storage information is executed. Each time, the reserved image H at the left end portion corresponding to the second reserved storage information is erased, and the remaining reserved images are shifted leftward by one.

  The variable corresponding display corresponding to the variable display is displayed during execution of the variable display corresponding to the erased (moved or shifted) suspended display from each of the first suspended display area 5D and the second suspended display area 5U. An active display area AHA for displaying an image (hereinafter referred to as an active image or active display) AH is formed in the center of the reserved display area. In the active display area AHA, the hold image H displayed in the first hold display area 5D or the second hold display area 5U has been displayed until then, for example, moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image AH is displayed in such a manner that it can be identified that it corresponds to the reserved image. In addition, the active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 5.

  In the hold display area, the hold storage information may be displayed in a display mode in which the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U are summed without distinction. With such a total pending storage display, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

  With respect to the hold image H displayed in each of the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U, a hold display mode for changing the hold display mode before the variable display of the target hold storage information is executed. A change effect may be executed. In the hold display mode change effect, the display mode such as the color or shape of the hold image H is changed.

  For example, the color of the hold image H can be changed to blue, green, and red. When the hold display mode change effect is determined to be executed at a predetermined ratio, and the variable display result based on the hold storage information of the effect target is the big hit display result, the change display ratio after blue is changed to a ratio of blue <green <red. When the color of the reserved image H is selected and determined, and when the variable display result is a display error result, the color of the retained image H after the change is selected and determined in a ratio of red<green<blue. As a result, the degree of expectation for a big hit based on the color of the changed hold image H when the hold display mode change effect is executed is set to have a relationship of blue<green<red. Therefore, when the hold display mode change effect is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a big hit based on the color of the changed hold image.

  Similarly to the hold image H, the display form change effect is executed for the active image AH, and the display form such as the color or the shape of the hold image H is changed. With regard to the display mode change effect of such active display as well, the display mode such as the changed color or shape is determined in a mode in which the degree of expectation for the big hit can be specified at the same selection ratio as the hold display mode change mode. It Note that the display mode change effect may not be executed for the active display.

  Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces which are changed between a normal open state in which it is in a vertical position and an expanded open state in which it is in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second starting winning opening as a starting area (second starting area).

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes through (enters) the second starting winning port. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by the tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an enlarged open state that is easy to enter.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”) or less, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the second special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”) or less, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same or different from each other.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a big prize hole.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the on state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state where the game ball cannot pass (entry) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, for example, the other starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the other winning opening are played by the playing ball. More prize balls will be paid out than when you pass (enter). Therefore, if the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it will be impossible or difficult for the player to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening, and for the player. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display device 20 is provided above the second hold display device 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") that is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is called a regular symbol game (also referred to as "normal symbol game").

  Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reservations as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. Further, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball that has entered one of the general winning openings has been detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the top frame LED 9a provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 10. A left frame LED 9b and a right frame LED 9c are provided. In this embodiment, the top frame LED 9a is provided above the front frame, the left frame LED 9b is provided on the left side of the front frame, and the right frame LED 9c is provided on the right side of the front frame. There is. The game board 2 is also provided with board-side LEDs 9d and 9e. In this embodiment, a board-side LED 9d is provided on the left side of the game board 2, and a board-side LED 9e is provided on the right side of the game board 2. In addition, a decorative LED is arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Good.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operating handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor of the hit ball launching device (not shown) and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate (hit ball supply plate) for holding (storing) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operation rod). There is.

  A controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod viewed from the player's side. It suffices if it is configured to include a shape photo sensor.

  As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to detect a pressing operation by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a pressing operation by the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the ordinary symbol display device 20 performs the variable display of the ordinary symbol. After the universal figure start condition for the is satisfied, for example, the last universal figure game is finished, based on the universal figure start condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol is established, the ordinary symbol display device The public figure game by 20 is started.

  In this public figure game, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, when the predetermined time which is the general figure fluctuation time elapses, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped (displayed). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a particular ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, for example, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is “universal symbol loss”. Become. In response to the fact that the variation display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the expansion opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, after the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended. In addition, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After that, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

  In the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the variable display time as the special symbol change time elapses, the variable display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (result of special symbol display) that is the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the result is "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, " It becomes "miss". Note that a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as the result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. , The small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state may be controlled.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", it becomes a big hit game state (advantageous state) as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times. Controlled.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the “−” symbols are the losing symbols. .. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be set as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as the big hit symbol and the lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" as fixed special symbols in the special figure game are stopped and displayed as "big hit" as the specific display result, in the big hit game state, the special variable During the period until the predetermined winning upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses, or until the predetermined number (for example, 9) winning balls are generated, the big winning opening door of the winning ball device 7 , Open the special winning opening. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is brought into the first state (open state), which is advantageous for the player, is executed.

  The special winning a prize sphere device, by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closing the special winning a prize, the big award entrance door which opened the big award winning prize during the execution of the round. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state), which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "16"). Even before the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round may be ended by the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball has not been won in the special winning opening). ..

  Among the rounds in the big hit game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also called a short-term open round.

  In the case of stopping and displaying the small hit symbol (for example, the number "2"), if these small hit symbols are derived as fixed special symbols, if they are controlled to the small hit game state as the special game state. good. Specifically, in the small hitting game state, for example, as in the above-described short-term open big hitting state in which the ball (prize ball) is not substantially obtained, the special winning a prize ball device 7 has a big winning opening which is advantageous to the player. It suffices to execute the variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state).

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special figure game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 4A and In the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B, in response to the start of any special figure game, the variable display of the effect symbols is started. Then, from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed effect symbol in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Then, the variable display state of the effect design may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, with the reach state, when the effect design which is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the effect design which is not yet stopped and displayed (“reach variation pattern”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate in synchronization while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, in a part (for example, "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right", in advance. The remaining effect design display area (for example, "Medium" effect) that is not yet stopped and displayed when the effect design (eg, effect design indicating alphanumeric characters "7") that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the design display area 5C, etc.), the display state in which the effect symbols are changing, or in all or part of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", the effect symbol is a big hit It is a display state in which all or part of the combination is changed while changing in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the effect design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the effect design is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the effect design, or changing the variation mode of the effect design, a performance operation different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. The production operation such as the display of the character image or the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the production symbol is referred to as reach production display (or simply reach production). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, and the light emitting elements such as the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the board side LEDs 9d and 9e. The lighting operation (flashing operation), the operation of the movable member 321 and the like may be included in an operation mode different from the operation mode before the reach state.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also called "reliability", "big hit reliability", "expectation", or "big hit expectation"") is different in each reach mode. That is, it is possible to change the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (displayed), the variable display state of the effect symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “miss”.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol that is the lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed to the reach state after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined reach-miss combination may be stopped and displayed. The variation display result of such effect symbols is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variation display result is “miss”.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the big hit symbol showing the number “3” among the special symbols which are the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed, it corresponds to the fact that the variable display state of the effect symbol has reached the reach state. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed effect symbol, which is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “indeterminate variation big hit combination”), of the plurality of kinds of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. The reach effect may not be executed, and the non-probable variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the finalized effect design.

  The fixed effect symbols that are usually the jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) are variably displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5, for example. Of the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6” and “8” is “left”, “ It suffices as long as it is stopped and displayed in line on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "middle" and "right". The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute the normal jackpot combination are called normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probability variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game becomes the normal big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed effect symbol of the normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is displayed as a stop. The variable display mode is referred to as a “non-probable change” (also called “normal big hit”) variable display mode (also called “big hit type”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal big hit combination (uncertain variation big hit combination) may be stopped and displayed as the finalized effect design without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the variation display result is "big hit" in the "non-probable change" big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time shortening control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving control, as will be described later, the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased, and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased, that is, so-called Den Chu support is implemented. Here, the normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, after power-on). The same control as the state in which the initialization process is executed) is performed. In the time saving control, one of the condition that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot gaming state is ended and that the variable display result is “jackpot” is established first. Sometimes you just have to quit.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, if the probability variation big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols to be the big hit symbol, the variable display state of the effect symbol In response to the fact that the reach state is reached, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, among the plurality of kinds of jackpot combinations, the predetermined probability variation jackpot combination There is a case where the finalized effect design is stopped and displayed. The reach effect may not be executed and the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the finalized effect design. The fixed effect design which is the probability variation big hit combination, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the effect symbols of "8", the effect symbols having the symbol number "5" or "7" are in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is only necessary that the lines are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers "5" and "7" that form the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game, the fixed effect symbol which is usually the big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the fixed effect symbol is the normal big hit combination or the probability variation big hit combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is a variation display result of "big hit". In this case, it is referred to as a variation display mode of "probability change" (also referred to as "big hit type"). In the present embodiment, in the jackpot type of “probability variation”, the jackpot is normally opened based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol is “big hit” in the variable display results of “5” and “7”. After the control, the stochastic variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time saving control.

  By performing these probability variation controls, the probability that the variation display result (special figure display result) is a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled again after the big hit game state ends. Like the time saving control, the probability variation control is ended when a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time saving number or 90 times different from the time saving number) after the jackpot gaming state ends. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is finished when the "probability variation falling" decision is made to end the probability variation control in the probability variation falling lottery that is executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Good.

  When the time saving control is performed, the control for making the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 (the ordinary figure variation time) shorter than that in the normal state, or the variation of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary figure game Control for improving the probability that the display result is "Public hit" compared to that in the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variation display result is "Public hit" In order to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port, such as a control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control longer than in the normal state, and a control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. By increasing the possibility that the starting condition is satisfied, a control (electricity chewing support control) that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the player to enter the game ball into the second start winning port along with the time saving control is advantageous for the player, and is also called high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second starting winning opening being in the expanded opening state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened. The period in which the high opening control can be executed is also called a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period in which the time saving control is performed.

  The game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a highly accurate state. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. Although not set as the controlled game state in the present embodiment, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. .. Further, only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability variation state" in particular, and may be referred to as a time reduction probability variation state in order to distinguish it from the high accuracy low base state. On the other hand, the certainty variation state in which only the certainty variation control is performed and neither the time saving control nor the high opening control is performed (the highly accurate low base state) may be referred to as the no-time saving certainty variation state in order to distinguish from the highly accurate high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low accuracy high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time saving control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low accurate low base state. When at least one of time saving control and probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be frequently executed, and the probability that the variable display result in each special figure game is a "big hit" As a result of being increased, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state that is advantageous to the player and different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

  In the case of displaying the small hit symbol in a stopped state, after controlling the small hit game state described above, the game state is not changed, and the variation display result becomes the "small hit" before the game state. It should be controlled continuously.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 as shown in FIG. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Further, a drive control board 16B and light emitter control boards 16C to 16F are mounted as control boards connected to the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly intended for a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of the command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) forming the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by turning on/off/coloring the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric parts such as the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the board side LEDs 9d and 9e, the movable portion 302, and the movable member 321 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 controls the display operation of the effect display device 5 and all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame provided on the game frame side. LED 9c, all or part of the operation of turning on/off the LED 9d, 9e on the board side provided on the game board 2 side, all or part of the operation of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321, and predetermined to the electric parts for production It has a function of determining the control content for executing the effect operation of.

  The effect control board 12 is connected with a wire for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, a wire for transmitting an audio signal (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the like. .. Wirings for transmitting various signals are also connected to the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control board 16C, and the light emitter control board 16D via the effect control relay board 16A.

  The information signal transmitted to the drive control board 16B is a drive control signal indicating a command or control data for operating the movable portion 302 or the movable member 321 by driving the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. It only needs to be included.

  The information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16C may include a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitters provided as the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e.

  If the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16D includes a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitters provided as left frame LEDs 9b on the left side of the gaming machine frame 3, Good. Further, the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16E includes a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitters provided as the top frame LED 9a above the gaming machine frame 3. Good. Further, the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16F includes a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitters provided as the right frame LED 9c on the right side of the gaming machine frame 3. Just go.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16D relays only the effect control relay board 16A from the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. And then transmitted. The information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16E is transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 by relaying the light emitter control board 16D in addition to the effect control relay board 16A. Further, the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16F is relayed from the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 to the effect control relay board 16A as well as to the light emitter control board 16D and the light emitter control board 16E. And then transmitted.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is installed.

  The effect control relay board 16A is installed in a back pack or the like attached to the back surface of the game board 2, and is transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control board 16C, and the light emitter control board 16D. Relay various signals. The back pack may be attached to a central portion on the back surface side of the game board 2, and an opening facing the effect display device 5 may be formed in the center thereof. The back pack may be provided so as to cover the main board 11, the sound control board 13, the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control board 16C, and the like from the rear side. An effect control board box in which the effect control board 12 is housed may be attached to the rear surface side of the back pack.

  The drive control board 16B is a drive control control board that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, controls the rotation and movement of the movable part 302. A driver IC or the like for controlling the movement of the member 321 is mounted. The output signal from the drive control board 16B is transmitted to the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330.

  The light emitter control board 16C is a control board for light emitter output which is mounted on the game board 2 and is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. Various circuits for driving the light emitters for controlling the lighting of a plurality of light emitters provided as the side LEDs 9d and 9e are mounted.

  The luminous body control boards 16D to 16F are mounted on the gaming machine frame 3 and are control boards for outputting luminous bodies that are provided separately from the effect control board 12, such as commands and control data from the effect control board 12. On the basis of the above, various circuits for driving the light emitters for controlling lighting of a plurality of light emitters provided as the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c are mounted.

  In addition to the light emitter control boards 16C to 16F, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with, for example, a board for controlling lighting of the light emitting section 321A provided on the movable member 321. Omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected with wirings for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as what is called a sensor. Anything you have is acceptable. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the production control command, for example, the variation time of the production symbol, the type of reach production, and the pseudo-link (which is originally one variation corresponding to one reserved memory, is changed a plurality of times corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories). It is an effect display that makes it seem that the fluctuations are continuously performed, and in order to make it appear as if the variable display (variable display) of the symbol was performed a plurality of times for one start winning, the start of 1 Fluctuations that indicate fluctuation patterns such as the presence/absence of temporary stop and re-fluctuation for all symbol rows (left, middle, and right) within the fluctuation time determined for the winning. A variation pattern designation command indicating a pattern, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the effect display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a ceiling frame. Includes a light emitter control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the LEDs 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the board side LEDs 9d, 9e, a drive control command used for controlling the operation of the movable member 321 and the like. Has been.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and a numerical data that indicates a random number value independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 for temporary storage, and the CPU 103 writes temporary data to the variable data. A variable data read operation for reading out, a reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. The transmission operation of outputting various signals is also performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the production control board 12 is provided with a production control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores a production control program and fixed data, and a work area for the production control CPU 120. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes a process for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120, and the random number that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value. A circuit 124 and an I/O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121 to execute the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121 by a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 writes in the RAM 122. A fluctuation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored fluctuation data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I/O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 performs an I/O operation. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The electric parts related to the performance control such as the performance control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 in the performance control board 12 are also referred to as a performance control microcomputer.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2c formed in the game board 2. A frame-shaped center decoration frame 51 is provided in the opening 2c of the game board 2. In addition, an effect unit 300 is provided between the rear surface of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, and the effect control board 12 includes various motors (first effect motor 303, which are provided in the effect unit 300). The second effect motor 330), a solenoid, a sensor, a plurality of electronic components such as a light emitting diode (LED) are connected. In addition, in FIG. 2, among the electronic components, illustrations other than the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 are omitted.

  Similar to the main board 11, for example, a random number value (also referred to as a production random number) for determining the type of various productions such as notice production is set on the side of the production control board 12.

  In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that forms a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, and pattern data that forms various effect control patterns. There is.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 includes various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the board side LEDs 9d and 9e, the movable member 321 and the like). An effect control pattern table that stores a plurality of kinds of effect control patterns used to control effect operations by an effect model or the like is stored. The effect control pattern is made up of data or the like indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress status of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special figure change time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like may be stored.

  The special figure variation time production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from the start of variation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the definite display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result is displayed. , Data display showing the control contents of various performance operations such as effect display operation of reach design, effect display operation in reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc. Has been done. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed corresponding to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents thereof.

  The special figure variation time production control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns in which the production mode in each reach production is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach production.

  Note that, as the notice effect executed during the variable display of the effect symbols, for example, a move notice that the movable member 321 as a movable body (movable object) rises, as will be described later, or the player uses the stick controller 31A or the push button. A big hit such as an operation notice executed on the condition that 31B is operated, a step-up notice that a predetermined image is switched step by step, a dialogue notice that a character appears and speaks a dialogue, a cut-in notice that a predetermined image is interrupted and displayed A big hit notice production that suggests the possibility of, a reach notice that suggests whether it will be a reach, a pseudo-announcement that announces whether it will be a pseudo-reliance, a stop symbol notice that announces a stop symbol, a game state is a probability It includes a plurality of notices executed at the start of variable display or at the time of reaching the reach, such as a latent notice for notifying whether or not it is in a fluctuating state (whether or not it is hidden).

  FIG. 3A shows a configuration example of the drive control board 16B. As shown in FIG. 3A, a motor drive driver 412 is mounted on the drive control board 16B. A control signal from the production control CPU 120 of the production control board 12 is input to the motor drive driver 412 via the production control relay board 16A in a serial signal format. Then, the motor drive driver 412 controls the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 based on the drive control information indicated by the input control signal.

  FIG. 3B shows a configuration example of the light emitter control board 16C for controlling the lighting of the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e. As shown in FIG. 3(2), light emitter drivers 411a and 411b are mounted on the light emitter control board 16C. A control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 is input to the light emitter driver 411a in a serial signal format via the effect control relay board 16A. Then, the light-emitter driver 411a controls the lighting of the board-side LED 9d based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal. In addition, a control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 is input to the light emitter driver 411b in a serial signal format via the effect control relay board 16A and further via the light emitter driver 411a. . Then, the light-emitter driver 411b controls the lighting of the board side LED 9e based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in the light emitter control board 16C, the control signals transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 are sequentially transmitted between the light emitter drivers on the same light emitter control board 16C. By being transmitted (in the present example, transmitted from the light emitter driver 411a to the light emitter driver 411b), it is configured to be transmitted to each light emitter driver.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F for performing lighting control of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c. As shown in FIG. 4, a light emitter driver 413b is mounted on the light emitter control board 16D. A control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 is input to the light emitter driver 413b in a serial signal format via the effect control relay board 16A. Then, the light emitter driver 413b controls the lighting of the left frame LED 9b based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal. In FIG. 4, the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F are connected to each other via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a wire harness.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a light emitter driver 413a is mounted on the light emitter control board 16E. To the light emitter driver 413a, a control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 is input in serial signal format via the effect control relay board 16A and further via the light emitter control board 16D. It Then, the light emitter driver 413a controls the lighting of the top frame LED 9a based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a light emitter driver 413c is mounted on the light emitter control board 16F. To the light emitter driver 413c, a control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 passes through the effect control relay board 16A, and further via the light emitter control board 16D and the light emitter control board 16E. Input in serial signal format. Then, the light emitter driver 413c controls the lighting of the right frame LED 9c based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F, the control signals transmitted from the production control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 are light emitters mounted on different light emitter control boards 16D to 16F, respectively. By sequentially transmitting between the drivers 413a to 413c, it is configured to be transmitted to each of the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c.

  Further, in this embodiment, the LEDs provided on the game board 2 are comprehensively expressed as the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e, but specifically, the board-side LED 9d is provided on the left side of the game board 2. It is assumed that a plurality of light emitters (color LED or single color LED) are provided, and a plurality of light emitters (color LED or single color LED) are provided on the right side of the game board 2 as a board side LED 9e. Further, in this embodiment, each LED provided in the game frame is comprehensively expressed as a top frame LED 9a, a left frame LED 9b, and a right frame LED 9c, but specifically, above the game frame. A plurality of light emitters (color LED or single color LED) are provided as the top frame LED 9a, a plurality of light emitters (color LED or single color LED) are provided as the left frame LED 9b on the left side of the game frame, and on the right side of the game frame. It is assumed that a plurality of light emitters (color LED or single color LED) are provided as the right frame LED 9c.

  Further, in this embodiment, the motor drive driver 412, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e, and the lighting control of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c are performed. The light-emitter drivers 413a to 413c are realized by using the same type of serial-parallel conversion circuit (integrated circuit (IC)). FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a serial-parallel conversion circuit used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each input/output terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit shown in FIG.

  The serial-parallel conversion circuits used as the light-emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light-emitter drivers 413a to 413c convert input serial signal format signals into 24-channel parallel signal format signals. There are two types, one is for outputting and the other is for converting the input serial signal format signal into a 12-channel parallel signal format signal and outputting it. Since the same configurations and functions are provided only by being different, in the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the serial-parallel conversion circuit for 24 channels will be described as a representative, and the serial-parallel conversion circuit for 12 channels will be described. Only the differences will be explained. In this embodiment, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b are realized by a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, and the motor drive driver 412 and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c are formed by a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit. Will be realized.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, CLK/I for inputting a clock signal from the effect control CPU 120 to the serial-parallel conversion circuit via the effect control relay board 16A and the light emitter control boards 16D and 16E. DATA/I terminals for inputting terminals and data are provided. In addition, a part of the input clock signal and data is branched in the serial-parallel conversion circuit and can be directly output from the serial-parallel conversion circuit as it is. A DATA/O terminal for through output is provided.

  For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitter driver 413b of the light emitter control board 16D emits a control signal (clock signal and data) input via the effect control relay board 16A. Although it is output to the light emitter driver 413a of the control board 16E, the clock signal and the data are respectively output from the CLK/O terminal and the DATA/O terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit that realizes the light emitter driver 413b. Is configured to be output to a serial-parallel conversion circuit that realizes. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitter driver 413a of the light emitter control board 16E receives the control signal (via the effect control relay board 16A and the light emitter control board 16D). (Clock signal and data) are output to the light emitter driver 413c of the light emitter control board 16F. Clock signals are output from the CLK/O terminal and the DATA/O terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit that realizes the light emitter driver 413a. Signals and data are output to a serial-parallel conversion circuit that realizes the light emitter driver 413c.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the clock signal input from the CLK/I terminal and another part of the data input from the DATA/I terminal are input to the decoder and converted from the serial signal format into 24 channels. Of the parallel signal format. Then, after being once stored in each register provided in the register block, pulse width modulation (PWM) is performed using an internal clock signal (in this example, an internal clock signal of 6 MHz) by an internal oscillation clock circuit, and It is output from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. In the case of a 12-channel circuit, it is converted into a 12-channel parallel signal format signal and output from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q11. The output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 and the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are supplied to a light emitting body such as an LED or an operation motor.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the serial-parallel conversion circuit is provided with terminals AD0 to AD4 (AD0 to AD5 in a 12-channel circuit) for decoding address input. An address can be set for each serial-parallel conversion circuit by setting it to H (high) or L (low). The data input from DATA/I also includes address information, and the serial-parallel conversion circuit decodes only the data whose address information included in the input data matches the set address into a signal in parallel signal format. Output from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23.

  Since the 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit has five terminals for decoding address input AD0 to AD4, a maximum of 32 types of addresses can be set, and a maximum of 32 serial-parallel conversions can be set. It is possible to connect circuits. Further, in the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, since 6 terminals AD0 to AD5 are provided for decoding address input, a maximum of 64 types of addresses can be set, and a maximum of 64 serial-parallel conversions can be set. It is possible to connect circuits.

  The S terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting the slew rate of the through output of the clock signal output from the CLK/O terminal and the through output of the data output from the DATA/O terminal. . When the S terminal is set to L (low), the through output of the clock signal and data is set to the output of the normal slew rate, and when the S terminal is set to H (high), the through output of the clock signal and the data is set to the low slew rate. Set to output.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the slew rate setting of the through output of the clock signal and the data. As shown in FIG. 7(1), when the S terminal is set to L (low) and the output of the normal slew rate is set, the rising and falling slopes of the waveforms of the clock signal and the data (voltage change per unit time) Amount) is large to some extent. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the S terminal is set to H (high) and the output of the low slew rate is set, the clock signal and the The slope of the rising and falling edges of the data waveform becomes gentle.

  Generally, in order to suppress radio wave radiation from the substrate, it is better to keep the slew rate low, and it is better to set the output to the low slew rate shown in FIG. 7(2). On the other hand, in order to ensure resistance to noise, it is better that the rising and falling slopes of the waveform are large, and it is better to set the normal slew rate output shown in FIG. 7(1).

  The setting of the S terminal is not limited to simply setting the clock signal output from the CLK/O terminal and the through output waveform of the data output from the DATA/O terminal, but the clock signal input from the CLK/I terminal and the DATA signal. It has a function of compensating the output waveform for the data input from the /I terminal. That is, generally, the clock signal and data output from the effect control CPU 120 or the like are output as a rectangular wave at the output stage, but reach the CLK/I terminal and the DATA/I terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit. When the transmission loss due to the wiring is large until then, a clock signal or data having a waveform that is not the original rectangular wave may be input. In this embodiment, the serial-parallel conversion circuit does not simply output the input clock signal or data as it is, but instead inputs the clock signal or data in a state in which the original rectangular wave is distorted. Has a function of compensating and outputting a waveform close to the original rectangular wave. In this case, if the output of the normal slew rate is set by setting the S terminal, the waveform is output after being compensated for a waveform with a large rising or falling slope, and thus the output signal in a state closer to the original rectangular wave. Can be output, and the influence of external noise can be reduced. However, if the rising or falling slope is large as described above, the amount of voltage change instantaneously increases, and thus radio wave radiation to the outside of the substrate may increase. On the other hand, if a low slew rate output is set by setting the S terminal, the waveform is compensated and output with a smaller rising or falling slope. Although it is weak against the influence of noise, it is possible to reduce the momentary voltage change amount and suppress the increase of radio wave radiation to the outside of the substrate.

  The function itself for compensating the output waveform may be set to be valid or invalid, and all the functions for compensating the output waveform may be invalid. The function of compensating the output waveform may be realized outside the serial-parallel conversion circuit by providing an amplifier circuit or the like outside the serial-parallel conversion circuit.

  Further, in the above-mentioned normal slew rate output setting, compensation is made so that the rising and falling slopes of the output waveform are larger than the rising and falling slopes of the input waveform. The output setting may be such that the input waveform is output as it is without compensating the output waveform (that is, the output waveform having a rising edge equivalent to the rising edge of the input waveform is used as the predetermined mode). In this case, in the low slew rate output setting, a waveform whose slope is smaller than the rising edge of the input waveform may be output.

  The T terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting the timeout reset function of the signals output from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. Setting the T terminal to L (low) sets the timeout reset function to the invalid state, and setting the terminal to H (high) sets the timeout reset function to the valid state.

  When the T terminal is set to H (high) and the timeout reset function is enabled, the clock signal and data are input from the CLK/I terminal and the DATA/I terminal, and the signal output from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23. After the start, when a predetermined period (1 second in this example) has elapsed, it is considered that the time-out has occurred, and the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are automatically reset (stopped output). Therefore, when the time-out reset function is set to the valid state, if it is desired to continuously supply signals to each LED or operation motor from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23, for example, from the effect control CPU 120 for at least a predetermined period. It is necessary to repeatedly output the control signal every (1 second in this example).

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of rewriting the control signal every 10 ms, and when the output from each drive output terminal is continued, the effect control CPU 120 is executed every 10 ms. By repeatedly outputting the control signal from the serial-parallel conversion circuit to the serial-parallel conversion circuit, the output from each drive output terminal is continued even if the timeout reset function is set to the valid state.

  The Q/S terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting the drive system of the signals output from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. When the Q/S terminal is set to L (low), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be constant current outputs. Further, when the Q/S terminal is set to H (high), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be the sync output.

  The Q/I terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting whether or not to invert the output logic of the signals output from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 and output. When the Q/I terminal is set to L (low), the output logics of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be normally output without being inverted. When the Q/I terminal is set to H (high), the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to be inverted and output.

  The R terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a current reference setting terminal. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the R terminal is connected to each drive output terminal A0 to A23 via a constant current circuit, and an external resistor having an arbitrary resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). By connecting a resistor, the drive current value of all outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 can be set within a predetermined range (for example, 4 mA to 20 mA).

  The VP terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is an electrostatic protection terminal for protection. A power supply voltage used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is connected to the VP terminal. That is, if the power supply voltage used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is connected to the VP terminal, an overvoltage higher than the power supply voltage can be released. When a plurality of types of power supply voltages are used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit, the power supply voltage with the higher voltage value may be connected to the VP terminal.

  Next, the control data format of the data received by the serial-parallel conversion circuit will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the control data format. The basic control data format of the data received by the serial-parallel conversion circuit is composed of the common format shown in FIG. 8(1) and the basic format shown in FIG. 8(2).

  As shown in FIG. 8(1), the common format is a 9-bit header (HD), a 4-bit device ID (ID), 5-bit decode addresses AD0 to AD4 (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and 1 It is composed of bit EX data. The EX data is for setting whether the control data format following the common format is the basic format or the extended format described later, and EX=0 is set in the basic format.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the basic format includes 6-bit data for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. For example, when transmitting the data for controlling the lighting of the LED, the lighting control including the gradation control of the LED is performed by setting and transmitting the 6-bit data in time series for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. It can be carried out.

  Further, as the control data format, an extended format can be used instead of the basic format shown in FIG. 8(2). Specifically, if EX=1 is set in the common format shown in FIG. 8(1), the control data format following the common format becomes the extended format shown in FIG. 8(3).

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the extended format includes 1-bit binary data for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. In the extended format, since the data for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is composed of 1 bit, the control data format of the data received by the serial-parallel conversion circuit can be reduced. For example, in the case of controlling the driving of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 using the serial-parallel conversion circuit, gradation control or the like is performed unlike the case of performing lighting control of a light emitting body such as an LED. Since there is no need, it is effective to use the extended format as shown in FIG. 8(3).

  Although the control data format used in the 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit has been described with reference to FIG. 8, the control data format used in the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit has, for example, the common data shown in FIG. The difference is that the format includes 6-bit decode addresses AD0 to AD5. Further, for example, the basic format shown in FIG. 8(2) is different in that it is short because it is configured to include 6-bit data for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 for 12 channels. Further, for example, the extended format shown in FIG. 8C is different in that it is short because it is configured to include 1-bit binary data for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 for 12 channels.

  Further, the serial-parallel conversion circuit is configured to disperse the output timings of the signals from the respective drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 to spread the spectrum and prevent the generation of radiation noise to suppress the radio wave radiation. .. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining output timings of signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 in the serial-parallel conversion circuit. In this embodiment, the internal oscillation clock circuit built in the serial-parallel conversion circuit outputs a 6 MHz clock signal. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the 6 MHz internal clock signal is converted into a 1 MHz 6-phase clock signal. Drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are grouped into 6 groups of 4 channels per group to distribute the signal output timing.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, four channels of drive output terminals Q0 to Q3 form a group 1, four channels of drive output terminals Q4 to Q7 form a group 2, and drive output terminals Q8 to Q8. Group 3 is composed of 4 channels of Q11, group 4 is composed of 4 channels of drive output terminals Q12 to Q15, group 5 is composed of 4 channels of drive output terminals Q16 to Q19, and group 5 of drive output terminals Q20 to Q23. Group 6 is composed of 4 channels. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the drive output terminals in the same group (for example, drive output terminals Q0 to Q3 in group 1) have the same signal output timing, but drive output terminals of different groups ( For example, the output timing is dispersed between the drive output terminal Q0 of group 1 and the drive output terminal Q4) of group 2.

  In FIG. 9, the output timing of the signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 in the 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit has been described. Separated into three-phase clock signals, the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are divided into three groups of four channels per group to distribute the signal output timing.

  Next, a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9 is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c will be described. 10 to 12 are explanatory diagrams for explaining connection examples of the serial-parallel conversion circuit. Of these, FIG. 10 shows a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light-emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e. FIG. 11 shows a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as a motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. Further, FIG. 12 shows a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for performing lighting control of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c.

  First, a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e are realized by a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, among the terminals AD0 to AD4 for inputting the decode address, AD0 and AD1 are connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V), AD2 to AD4 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decode address is 00001 ( The case where it is set to B) is shown. Note that FIG. 10 is an example, and since there are two light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, different decode addresses are set for the respective light emitter drivers 411a and 411b.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the S terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5V). That is, by setting the S terminal to H (high), the through output of the clock signal and the data is set to the low slew rate output. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, the light-emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e are all mounted on the same light-emitter control board 16C. Since the transmission of the control signal between the drivers is performed on the same light emitter control board 16C (the transmission across the boards is not performed), the resistance to noise need not be so concerned. Therefore, the through output of the clock signal and the data is set to an output having a low through rate, so that the radio wave emission from the substrate is rather suppressed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5V). That is, the timeout reset function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high).

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, both the Q/S terminal and the Q/I terminal are connected to the ground (GND). That is, by setting the Q/S terminal to L (low), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be constant current outputs, and the Q/I terminal is set to L (low). As a result, the output signals of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be normally output without being inverted.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, an external resistor having a predetermined resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this embodiment, it is assumed that an external resistance of 10 kΩ is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this case, for example, the drive current values of all outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to 150/10 kΩ=15 MA.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the power supply voltage VCL (5V) is connected to the VP terminal and is protected so as to release an overvoltage of 5V or more.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are connected to the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 10, for convenience, one light-emitting body is connected to each drive output terminal. The three terminals may be configured to be connected to one color LED, or one terminal may be configured to be connected to one single color LED if a single color LED is used as the light emitter. . Further, for example, a plurality of single color LEDs may be connected in series to one terminal.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the case where the light emitting bodies are connected to all the terminals of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is shown, but the drive output terminals Q0 to Q0 are arranged according to the number and arrangement of the light emitting bodies. If it is not necessary to use all the terminals of Q23, the unused terminals may be connected to the ground (GND).

  Next, a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as a motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 will be described with reference to FIG. 11. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, a motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is realized by a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit. It

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, among the terminals AD0 to AD5 for inputting the decode address, AD0 to AD2 are connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V), AD3 to AD5 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decode address is 000111( The case where it is set to B) is shown. Note that FIG. 11 is an example, and other values may be set as the decode address.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the S terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5V). That is, by setting the S terminal to H (high), the through output of the clock signal and the data is set to the low slew rate output. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3(1), the control signal is not transmitted between the motor drive driver 412 and another driver, so that the S terminal is connected to the ground (GND). It may be connected (set to L (low)) and the through output of the clock signal and the data may be set to be an output at a normal slew rate.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5V). That is, the timeout reset function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high).

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, both the Q/S terminal and the Q/I terminal are connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5V). That is, by setting the Q/S terminal to H (high), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be sink outputs, and the Q/I terminal is set to H (high). Thus, the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to be inverted and output.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, an external resistor having a predetermined resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this embodiment, it is assumed that an external resistance of 10 kΩ is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this case, for example, the drive current value of all outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to 150/10 kΩ=15 MA.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the power supply voltage VCC (5V) is connected to the VP terminal and is protected so as to release an overvoltage of 5V or more.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, the four channel terminals of Q0 to Q3 of group 1 having the same output timing are connected to the first first effect motor 303. . Further, among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, the four-channel terminals Q4 to Q7 of group 2 having the same output timing are connected to the second second effect motor 330. In this embodiment, since the two operation motors of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 are controlled and the terminals Q8 to Q11 of the group 3 are unnecessary, Q8 to The terminal of Q11 is connected to the ground (GND).

  As described above, in the case of the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, the output timings of the signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are dispersed by grouping into three groups of groups 1 to 3. , If the output timing is different between the signals output to the same operation motor (in this example, the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330), the drive accuracy of the operation motor may not be maintained. There is. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, signals input to the same operation motor are connected to drive output terminals belonging to the same group so that the driving accuracy of the operation motor is improved. It prevents the occurrence of the situation that cannot be maintained.

  On the contrary, for example, when connecting to the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e described in FIG. 10, or when connecting to the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c of FIG. However, since the above-mentioned problem of driving accuracy does not occur, even if the output timing is different between the signals output to the respective light emitters, there is not much trouble. Therefore, when connecting the output signal from the drive output terminal to a light emitting body such as an LED, it is not necessary to pay attention to the output timing.

  Next, a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c are realized by a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit. It

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, among the terminals AD0 to AD5 for inputting the decode address, AD0 to AD3 are connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5V), AD4 and AD5 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decode address is 001111( The case where it is set to B) is shown. Note that FIG. 12 is an example, and since there are three light emitter drivers 413a to 413c, different decode addresses are set for the respective light emitter drivers 413a to 413c.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, the S terminal is connected to the ground (GND). That is, by setting the S terminal to L (low), the through output of the clock signal and the data is set to the output of the normal slew rate. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c are different from each other on the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F. Since the control signal is transmitted between the light-emitting body drivers mounted on the same board and mounted on different boards, the influence of noise is large. Therefore, by setting the through output of the clock signal and the data to the output of the normal through rate, the resistance to noise is ensured.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5V). That is, the timeout reset function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high).

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, both the Q/S terminal and the Q/I terminal are connected to the ground (GND). That is, by setting the Q/S terminal to L (low), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are set to be constant current outputs, and the Q/I terminal is set to L (low). As a result, the output signals of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are set to be normally output without being inverted.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, an external resistor having a predetermined resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this embodiment, it is assumed that an external resistance of 10 kΩ is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this case, for example, the drive current value of all outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to 150/10 kΩ=15 MA.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, the power supply voltage VDL (12V) is connected to the VP terminal. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 12, since the power supply voltage (VDL) of 12V and the power supply voltage (VCL, VCC) of 5V are used for the serial-parallel conversion circuit, the higher voltage value of 12V is used. The power supply voltage VDL is connected to the V terminal and is protected so as to release an overvoltage of 12 V or more.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, each drive output terminal Q0 to Q11 is connected to a plurality of light emitting bodies as a top frame LED 9a, a left frame LED 9b, and a right frame LED 9c. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 12, one light emitter is connected to each drive output terminal for convenience, or three light emitters (for example, single-color LEDs) that perform similar control are connected in series. However, when a color LED is connected as a light emitter, three terminals for RGB may be connected to one color LED.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, a case is shown in which the light emitting bodies are connected to all the terminals of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11. If it is not necessary to use all the terminals of Q11, the unused terminals may be connected to the ground (GND).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, in this embodiment, the T terminals of the light emitter driver 411, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c are set to H (high), and the timeout function is enabled. Set to state. In this embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls to turn on the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the board side LEDs 9d and 9e in the effect control process process (see step S55) described later. It outputs a signal or outputs a control signal for driving and controlling the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. However, since the time-out function is set to the effective state, the control signal The output signal from each drive output terminal is automatically reset after a predetermined period (in this example, 1 second) has elapsed by only outputting once, and lighting control and drive control cannot be continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a control signal repeatedly at least every predetermined period (in this example, 1 second) in, for example, an effect control process process (see step S55) described later. , The board side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c are continuously controlled, and the drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is continuously executed. It is controlled to do.

  In this embodiment, the time-out function is set to the valid state as described above, and the light-emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light-emission driver are emitted every predetermined period (in this example, 1 second). Since the outputs from the drive output terminals of the body drivers 413a to 413c are automatically stopped, for example, after the drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is performed, Although the control for stopping the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is performed, the driving of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 does not stop due to missing signals or malfunctions. In this case, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 are burned in.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the T terminal is uniformly set to H (high) and the time-out function is set to the valid state. Of course, the setting of the valid state and the invalid state of the timeout function may be selectively used according to the purpose. For example, for the motor drive driver, the time-out function is set to an effective state from the viewpoint of preventing the burn-in of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, while the board side LEDs 9d and 9e, the top frame LED 9a, and the left frame LED 9b are set. Unlike the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, the right frame LED 9c and other light emitters do not cause a problem such as burn-in. Therefore, the T terminal is set to L (low) to disable the timeout function. It may be configured to be set to the state.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to continuously execute the lighting control and the drive control, the effect control CPU 120 repeatedly outputs the control signal at least every predetermined period (in this example, 1 second) (specifically,). Shows the case where the control signal is rewritten every 10 ms and the control signal is repeatedly output), but the present invention is not limited to such a control mode. For example, an output circuit (output IC) is provided separately from the effect control CPU 120 (may be provided on the effect control board 12 or may be provided on another board such as the effect control relay board 16A), and effect control. When the CPU 120 outputs the control signal once, the output circuit is configured to repeatedly output the control signal at least every predetermined period (in this example, 1 second) based on the control signal output once. May be.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5V), and the T terminal is physically set to H (high) on the hardware to time out. Although the case where the reset function is set to the valid state is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, by connecting the T terminal to the register for setting the T terminal and changing the set value of the register by the setting signal from the CPU 120 for effect control, whether the timeout function is enabled or disabled by software May be configured to be set.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, an external resistor having a predetermined resistance value (10 kΩ in this example) is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND), and the drive output terminal Q0 The drive current value of all outputs of Q23 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11 is set to 15 MA. Since there is also a serial-parallel conversion circuit (integrated circuit (IC)) having an internal reference resistance, a serial-parallel conversion circuit having such an internal reference resistance is used as a light emitter driver or a motor drive driver. It is possible to use the internal reference resistor to set the internal reference resistor, but generally, the built-in reference resistor included in the serial-parallel conversion circuit has a fixed drive current value (for example, 20 mA) or a large error (for example, Error ±30%). Therefore, in this embodiment, an external resistance is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND) and an external reference resistance is used to set an appropriate drive current value (15 MA in this example). The error is also proposed (in this example, the error is ±3%).

  A serial-parallel conversion circuit (integrated circuit (IC)) that can use both the internal reference resistor and the external reference resistor is used as the light emitter driver or the motor drive driver, and is configured to be used properly according to the application. May be. For example, when a plurality of light emitting bodies such as LEDs are densely provided for the purpose of performance, if the light emission is sparse, the performance will be hindered. Therefore, an external reference resistor should be used to reduce the error. You may comprise. On the other hand, when performing the lighting control of the LED used alone such as for error notification, since there is no such obstacle in the production and the error may be slightly large, the internal reference resistor is used. Good.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the electric components (in this example, the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the first movable portion 302 for operating the first frame are operated). The control means (in this example, the CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 for operating the movable member 321 and the control signal from the control means by the serial communication method. Accordingly, output means (in this example, light emitter drivers 411a and 411b) for outputting a specific signal (in this example, output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11) for driving the electric component, A motor drive driver 412 and light emitter drivers 413a to 413c) are provided. Further, the output means outputs the input control signal to another output means in a first output state (in this example, a normal output state in which the waveform rises in a change mode that is equal to or more than the input control signal). Slew rate output state) and a second output state (in this example, low slew rate output state) in which the waveform rises in a mode that changes more slowly than the first output state. There is some (in this example, setting the S terminal to L (low) sets the output to the normal slew rate, and setting the S terminal to H (high) sets the output to the low slew rate). Therefore, it is possible to change the setting according to the use environment, and it is possible to suppress the radio wave emission from the substrate according to the setting, while improving the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction. Specifically, setting a low slew rate output state can suppress radio wave emission from the board, and setting a normal slew rate output state can improve noise immunity of control signals for preventing malfunction. ..

  Further, according to this embodiment, another output means is provided in the same substrate as the output means (in this example, as shown in FIG. 3B, a plurality of output means are provided on the light emitter control board 16C). The light emitter drivers 411a and 411b are mounted, and control signals are sequentially transmitted between the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b on the same light emitter control board 16C). Then, in this case, the output means is set to the second output state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 10, the S terminals are not provided in the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b mounted on the light emitter control board 16C. It is set to H (high) and set to a low slew rate output state). Therefore, when another output means is provided in the same substrate, it is possible to suppress radio wave radiation from the substrate.

  Further, according to this embodiment, another output unit is provided on another substrate connected to the substrate on which the output unit is provided via a wiring member (for example, a flexible cable or a wire harness) ( In this example, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c are mounted on different light emitter control boards 16D to 16F, respectively, and the light emission drivers mounted on the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F have different control signals. It is sequentially transmitted between the body drivers 413a to 413c). Then, in this case, the output means is set to the first output state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 12, in the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c mounted on the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F, S is set. The terminal is set to L (low) and is set to the normal slew rate output state). Therefore, when another output unit is provided on another substrate connected via the wiring member, noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be enhanced.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the circuit board generally has high noise resistance, in the connection relationship within the circuit board, the suppression of radio wave radiation is prioritized to set the output state at a low slew rate to provide a gentle signal waveform. On the contrary, since the wiring members (for example, flexible cables and wire harnesses) connected between the boards have low noise resistance, priority is given to the noise resistance in an isolated relationship between the circuit boards, and a rectangular wave is output as a normal slew rate output state. The signal waveform is close to. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to improve the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction while suppressing the radio wave emission to the outside of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the S terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5V) or the ground (GND), and the S terminal is physically H level. It shows a case where it is set to (high) and is set to a low slew rate output state, and is set to L (low) and is set to a normal slew rate output state. I can't stop. For example, by connecting the S terminal to the register for setting the S terminal and changing the setting value of the register by the setting signal from the CPU 120 for effect control, a low slew rate output state or a normal slew rate is achieved by software. Alternatively, it may be configured to set whether or not the output state is set.

  Further, in this embodiment, a control signal is transmitted between output means (emitter driver in this example) mounted on the same board by a low slew rate output state, or output means mounted on different boards. The case where a board (in this example, the light emitter control boards 16C to 16F) on which only one of the control signal transmissions according to the normal slew rate output state between the boards is provided is shown. I can't stop. For example, in the case where a plurality of light emitter drivers are mounted on one light emitter control board, a control signal is transmitted between the light emitter drivers on the same light emitter control board among those light emitter drivers. And a device for transmitting a control signal to a light emitter driver mounted on another light emitter control board may be mixed. In this case, for example, even if a light emitter driver mounted on the same light emitter control board is used to transmit a control signal between the light emitter drivers, set it to a low slew rate output state, and A device that outputs a control signal to the light emitter driver mounted on the control board may be configured to be set to a normal slew rate output state.

  Further, even when the control signal is transmitted between the light emitter drivers mounted on the same light emitter control board, it is not necessarily set to the output state of the low slew rate. When the control signal output from one mounted light emitter driver is branched on the substrate, the output state may be set to a normal slew rate. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification example in which a control signal output by one light emitter driver mounted on the light emitter control board is branched on the board.

  In Modification 1 shown in FIG. 13, a control signal (through output of a clock signal and data) output by one light emitter driver 413d mounted on the light emitter control board 16G is branched on the board, and one of the branched ones is branched. The case where the control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413e on the same light emitter control board 16G and the other branched control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413f on the same light emitter control board 16G is shown. As shown in the modified example 1, even on the same light emitter control board 16G, when the control signal is branched and transmitted to the other light emitter drivers 413e and 413f, the control signal is attenuated by the branch. Are more susceptible to noise. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the S terminal may be set to L (low) to be set to an output state of a normal slew rate so as to enhance the noise resistance of the control signal.

  That is, in the case where a plurality of other output means provided in the same substrate as the output means are connected in parallel to the output means (in this example, as in the modification 1 shown in FIG. 13, the light emitter control board). A control signal (through output of a clock signal and data) output by one light emitter driver 413d mounted on 16G is branched on the substrate, and one of the branched control signals is the same emitter on the control substrate 16G. When the other control signal transmitted to the driver 413e and the branched control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413f on the same light emitter control board 16G), the output means is set to the first output state (in the present example, in this example). , Like the modification 1 shown in FIG. 13, the S terminal is set to L (low) in the light emitter driver 413d mounted on the light emitter control board 16G, and the normal slew rate output state is set. It may be configured as follows. With this configuration, the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be increased.

  In Modification 2 shown in FIG. 13, a control signal (through output of clock signal and data) output by one light emitter driver 413g mounted on the light emitter control board 16H is branched on the board, and one of the branched signals is branched. The control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413h on the same light emitter control board 16H, and the other branched control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver (not shown) on the external light emitter control board (not shown). The case is shown. Even when the other branched control signal is transmitted to the external board as shown in the second modification, the control signal is attenuated by the branch and is easily affected by noise as in the first modification. .. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the S terminal may be set to L (low) to be set to an output state of a normal slew rate so as to enhance the noise resistance of the control signal. With this configuration, the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be increased.

  That is, a plurality of other output means provided on each of the first board provided with the output means and the second board connected to the first board via the wiring member are connected in parallel to the output means. In this case (in this example, as in the second modification shown in FIG. 13, a control signal (through output of clock signal and data) output from one light emitter driver 413g mounted on the light emitter control board 16H. On the substrate, one of the branched control signals is transmitted to the luminous body driver 413h on the same luminous body control board 16H, and the other branched control signal is on the external luminous body control board (not shown). When the light is transmitted to the light emitter driver (not shown), the output means is set to the first output state (in this example, as in the second modification shown in FIG. 13, the light emitter control board 16H). In the light emitting body driver 413g mounted on the upper side, the S terminal is set to L (low) and is set to a normal slew rate output state). With this configuration, the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be increased.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the output means specifies the parallel signal from the specific signal output units (in this example, the driver output terminals Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) grouped into a plurality of different groups. A signal (in this example, output signals from the respective driver output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11) is output (in this example, in the case of a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, one group as shown in FIG. 9). 6 groups of 4 channels each, and in the case of a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, each group is divided into 3 groups of 4 channels). Then, the output timing of the specific signal from the specific signal output unit is different for each group (in this example, as shown in FIG. 9, the output timing of the output signal from the driver output terminals Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11 is the group. Are distributed by each). Therefore, the output timings of the signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11 are dispersed to spread the spectrum to prevent the generation of radiation noise and further suppress the radio wave radiation from the substrate. .

  Further, according to this embodiment, the movable member (the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in this example) that performs the operation is provided. In addition, the drive means for operating the movable member (in this example, the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330) is driven based on the specific signal output from the specific signal output section of the same group of the output means. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 11, signals input to the same motor for operation are connected to drive output terminals belonging to the same group). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the driving accuracy of the driving unit while suppressing the radio wave emission from the substrate.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the output unit has a stop function (in this example, a time-out function) that stops the output of the specific signal after a lapse of a predetermined period (in this example, 1 second) from the input of the control signal. (In this example, the timeout function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high). See FIG. 6.) Therefore, it is possible to avoid operation failure due to wiring failure and the like, and it is possible to stably control the electric component.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the control signal continuation unit for continuously outputting the control signal is provided (in this example, the effect control CPU 120, for example, in the effect control process process (see step S55), By repeatedly outputting the control signal at least every predetermined period (in this example, 1 second), the lighting control of the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c is continuously executed, The drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is controlled so as to be continuously executed). Therefore, control corresponding to the stop function of the output means can be realized.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the output means can set the stop function to be valid or invalid (in this example, the timeout function is set to the invalid state by setting the T terminal to L (low)). , T terminal is set to H (high) to set the timeout function to the valid state (see FIG. 6). Therefore, it is possible to change the setting of the stop function of the output means according to the application, and it is possible to reduce the cost by sharing the parts.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the serial-parallel conversion circuits 411a and 411b in which the through outputs of the clock signal and the data of the serial-parallel conversion circuit are connected to the other serial-parallel conversion circuits in the same board, and for the performance. Regarding the serial-parallel conversion circuit 412 to which the motors 303 and 330 are connected, the S terminal is set to H (high) and the through output of the clock signal and the data is set to the output of the low slew rate (FIGS. 10 and 11). Regarding the serial-parallel conversion circuits 413a, 413b, 413c whose through outputs of the clock signal and data are connected to the serial-parallel conversion circuit outside the board, the S terminal is set to L (low) and the clock signal and Although the through output of the data is set to the output of the normal through rate (see FIG. 12), it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the through outputs of all the serial-parallel conversion circuits included in the gaming machine may be set to the normal slew rate output. Hereinafter, a modified example 3 in which the through outputs of all the serial-parallel conversion circuits are set to the outputs of the normal slew rate will be described.

  14 and 15 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the third modification. As shown in FIG. 14, in the modification 3, the S terminal is set to L (low) also in the serial-parallel conversion circuits 411a and 411b whose through outputs are connected to other serial-parallel conversion circuits in the same substrate. Then, the through output of the clock signal and the data is set to the output of the normal slew rate. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in the modified example 3, also in the serial-parallel conversion circuit 412 to which the effect motors 303 and 330 are connected, the S terminal is set to L (low), and the clock signal and the data are passed through. The output is set to a normal slew rate output. In Modification 3, serial-parallel conversion circuits 413a, 413b, and 413c whose through outputs are connected to serial-parallel conversion circuits outside the board are similar to the connection mode shown in FIG. Set to slew rate output. Therefore, in the modified example 3 shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the through outputs are set to the normal slew rate outputs for all the serial-parallel conversion circuits included in the gaming machine.

  According to the modified example 3 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, all the serial-parallel conversion circuits are unified so that the through output is set to the output of the normal slew rate, so that the circuit setting is made common. Thus, design mistakes can be suppressed.

  On the contrary, for example, the through outputs of all the serial-parallel conversion circuits included in the gaming machine may be set to the low slew rate output. Modification 4 in which the through outputs of all the serial-parallel conversion circuits are set to the low slew rate outputs will be described below.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modified example 4. As shown in FIG. 16, in Modification 4, the S terminal is also set to H (high) in the serial-parallel conversion circuits 413a, 413b, and 413c whose through outputs are connected to the serial-parallel conversion circuits outside the board. The slew output of the clock signal and the data is set to the low slew rate output. In Modification 4, serial-parallel conversion circuits 411a and 411b whose through outputs are connected to other serial-parallel conversion circuits in the same substrate are similar to the connection mode shown in FIG. Set to low slew rate output. Further, in the modified example 4, the serial-parallel conversion circuit 412 to which the effect motors 303 and 330 are connected is similar to the connection mode shown in FIG. 11, and the through output is set to the output of the low slew rate. Therefore, in Modification 3 shown in FIG. 16, through outputs are set to low slew rate outputs for all the serial-parallel conversion circuits included in the gaming machine.

  According to the modified example 4 shown in FIG. 16, all the serial-parallel conversion circuits are unified so that the through output is set to the output of the low slew rate. Can be suppressed.

  If all the low slew rate outputs are set, it may be difficult to secure noise resistance when the through output is performed to the serial-parallel conversion circuit outside the board. In such a case, a buffer circuit with a built-in amplifier may be provided between the through output and the output destination. With such a configuration, the through output is amplified by the amplifier incorporated in the buffer circuit, and it is possible to secure noise resistance to some extent even if the output has a low slew rate.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the performance motors 303 and 330 are connected to the serial-parallel conversion circuit, the drive output terminals of the groups having the same output timing are connected (see FIG. 11). However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when a full-color LED is used as the light emitting body, the three output terminals (RGB terminals) of the same full-color LED may be connected to the drive output terminals of a group having the same output timing. Hereinafter, a modified example 5 in which drive output terminals of a group having the same output timing with respect to full-color LEDs are connected will be described.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a connection example of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modified example 5. As shown in FIG. 17, in the modification 5, one of the three output terminals Q0 to Q2 among the four channel terminals Q0 to Q3 of the group 1 having the same output timing among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11. The R terminal, G terminal, and B terminal of the full-color LED of the eye are respectively connected. In addition, among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, the three terminals Q4 to Q6 among the four channel terminals Q4 to Q7 of the group 2 having the same output timing are the R terminal and the G terminal of the second full-color LED. And B terminals are connected respectively. Furthermore, among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, the three terminals Q8 to Q10 among the four channel terminals Q8 to Q11 of the group 3 having the same output timing, the R terminal and the G terminal of the third full-color LED. And B terminals are connected respectively.

  According to the modified example 5 shown in FIG. 17, regarding the signals input to the same full-color LED, the light emission accuracy of the full-color LED can be secured by connecting to the drive output terminals belonging to the same group.

  Since the number of terminals required to connect the full-color LED is 3 terminals (R terminal, G terminal, and B terminal), as shown in FIG. 17, each of the four terminals of group 1, group 2 and group 3 is One of the terminals is unnecessary for connection (Q3 terminal, Q7 terminal and Q11 terminal in the example shown in FIG. 17). In this case, terminals such as the Q3 terminal and the Q7 terminal shown in FIG. 17 which are unnecessary for connecting the full-color LED may be connected to the ground (GND).

  In addition, a terminal unnecessary for connecting the full-color LED may be used for other purposes. For example, in the case where the movable member for the effect (effect member) is configured to be operated by driving the solenoid, the solenoid for the effect member can be connected by one terminal, and therefore Q11 shown in FIG. As shown in, the solenoid 500 for the performance product may be connected to a terminal unnecessary for connecting the full-color LED.

  In addition, for example, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of movable members (production effects) for production, when the production effects provided symmetrically in the game area are operated in some manner in synchronization with each other, You may comprise so that the solenoid for production effects provided symmetrically may be connected to the drive output terminal of the same group. With such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the motion accuracy of the movable members that are synchronously operated, such as the symmetrically provided performance effects.

  Further, for example, when a solenoid for a performance product is provided, a predetermined power control IC may be connected between the drive terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit and the lock solenoid for the performance product. .. In this case, the predetermined power control IC is a power switch that outputs electric power from the output terminal side only when a high voltage higher than a predetermined value is input to the input terminal side (so-called high-side switch, and the input side is a serial switch). -Connected to the drive terminal of the parallel conversion circuit, the output side is connected to the lock solenoid for the performance effect, and, for example, when a plurality of solenoids for the performance effect are provided, the highs for those performance effects are provided. The input side of the side switch may be connected to the drive terminals of the same group, and the high side switch and the lock solenoid for the performance effects may be controlled by signals from the drive terminals of the same group. Further, for example, in the same group, a high-side switch is connected to terminals (Q3 terminal, Q7 terminal, and Q11 terminal in this example) that are not necessary for full-color LED connection, and a production effect object is provided on the output side of the high-side switch. It may be configured to connect a lock solenoid for the.

  Further, for example, when performing lighting control of a 7-segment LED or a dot display device, the inputs to the 7-segment LED or the dot display device are configured to be connected to drive terminals of the same group, and a signal for lighting control The output timing may be adjusted.

  Also, if there are unused terminals among the drive output terminals of the serial-parallel conversion circuit, if these unused terminals are left unconnected, surge voltage will be input to these unused terminals due to factors such as static electricity. , There is a risk of causing problems such as excessive heat generation and damage to internal circuits. Therefore, it is conceivable to provide a protection circuit for the surge voltage countermeasure inside the serial-parallel conversion circuit, but this is not preferable because the manufacturing cost of the serial-parallel conversion circuit increases. Therefore, these unused terminals are configured to be connected to a predetermined reference potential so that the surge voltage escapes to the reference potential side of a predetermined power supply board (not shown), which causes excessive heat generation and damage to internal circuits. It may be configured to suppress the occurrence of troubles such as. Modification 6 in which an unused terminal of the drive output terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit is connected to the ground (GND) as a reference potential will be described below.

  18 to 20 are explanatory diagrams for describing connection examples of the serial-parallel conversion circuit according to the sixth modification. Among these, FIG. 18 shows a modification of the connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the board side LEDs 9d and 9e. In the example shown in FIG. 18, the board side LED is connected to 18 drive output terminals Q0 to Q17 out of the 24 drive output terminals Q0 to Q24, but the 6 drive output terminals Q18 to Q23 are unused. The unused terminals of the six drive output terminals Q18 to Q23 are connected to the ground (GND).

  In addition, FIG. 19 shows a modification of the connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as a motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. In the example shown in FIG. 19, each drive motor is connected to eight drive output terminals Q0 to Q7 out of the twelve drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, but four drive output terminals Q8 to Q11 are not connected. It is a used terminal, and the unused terminals of the four drive output terminals Q8 to Q11 are connected to the ground (GND).

  20 shows a modification of the connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the LEDs for each frame are connected to the nine drive output terminals Q0 to Q8 out of the 12 drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, but the three drive output terminals Q9 to Q11 are It is an unused terminal, and the unused terminals of the three drive output terminals Q9 to Q11 are connected to the ground (GND).

  According to the modified example 6 shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, even if a surge voltage is generated, the surge voltage can be released to the ground (GND) side, and problems such as excessive heat generation and damage to internal circuits occur. Can be suppressed.

  Further, in Modification 6 shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, an external resistance of 3 kΩ is further connected to each of the VP terminals which are electrostatic protection terminals for protection. By thus connecting the external resistor to the VP terminal, even if a surge voltage is generated, it is possible to prevent a current higher than the rated current from flowing to the VP terminal, thereby causing excessive heat generation and damage to the internal circuit. It is possible to further suppress the occurrence of such problems.

  Further, in the modified example 6 shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, the case where the unused terminal is connected to the ground (GND) as the reference potential is shown, but the invention is not limited to such a mode, and it may be connected to another fixed potential. You may comprise. Modification 7 will be described below in which an unused terminal of the drive output terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit is connected to a fixed potential as a reference potential.

  21 to 23 are explanatory diagrams for describing connection examples of the serial-parallel conversion circuit in the modified example 7. Of these, FIG. 21 shows a modification of the connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the board-side LEDs 9d and 9e. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the board-side LED is connected to 18 drive output terminals Q0 to Q17 out of the 24 drive output terminals Q0 to Q24, but the six drive output terminals Q18 to Q23 are unused. The unused terminals of the six drive output terminals Q18 to Q23 are connected to VCL (5V) as a fixed potential (connected to the same power supply voltage as the VP terminal).

  FIG. 22 shows a modification of the connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as a motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. In the example shown in FIG. 22, each drive motor is connected to eight drive output terminals Q0 to Q7 out of the twelve drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, but four drive output terminals Q8 to Q11 are not connected. It is a used terminal, and the unused terminals of the four drive output terminals Q8 to Q11 are connected to VCC (5V) as a fixed potential (connected to the same power supply voltage as the VP terminal).

  FIG. 23 shows a modification of the connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c. In the example shown in FIG. 23, the LEDs for each frame are connected to the nine drive output terminals Q0 to Q8 out of the 12 drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, but the three drive output terminals Q9 to Q11 are It is an unused terminal, and the unused terminals of the three drive output terminals Q9 to Q11 are connected to VDL (12V) as a fixed potential (connected to the same power supply voltage as the VP terminal).

  According to the modified example 7 shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, even if a surge voltage is generated, the surge voltage can be released to the fixed potential (VCL (5V), VCC (5V), VDL (12V)) side. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of defects such as excessive heat generation and internal circuit damage.

  Also in the modified example 7 shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, an external resistance of 3 kΩ is further connected to each of the VP terminals which are electrostatic protection terminals for protection. By thus connecting the external resistor to the VP terminal, even if a surge voltage is generated, it is possible to prevent a current higher than the rated current from flowing to the VP terminal, thereby causing excessive heat generation and damage to the internal circuit. It is possible to further suppress the occurrence of such problems.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, the unused terminals are connected to the same power supply voltage as the VP terminals, respectively, but the invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, regardless of the power supply voltage connected to the VP terminal, the unused terminals are uniformly connected to VDL (12V), so that the surge voltage can be released by connecting to a sufficiently high power supply voltage. It may be configured. Further, for example, a power supply voltage for surge voltage countermeasures may be provided, and the unused terminals may be uniformly connected to the power supply voltage for surge voltage countermeasures.

[Pachinko machine operation]
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 102 is cleared, for example. In addition, register setting of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed and then the loop process may be entered.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 35 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, and the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Following the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting section (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or In order to perform the control of the display operation on the 2 special symbol display device 4B, the opening/closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7, etc. in a predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed.

  Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 determines the variable display mode of the ordinary symbol by using the random number value MR4 for determining the ordinary symbol display result by executing the ordinary symbol process process, and the display operation in the ordinary symbol display device 20 (for example, lighting of the segment LED). , Etc.) to control the variable display of the normal symbols and the tilting motion setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17). As an example of these, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I/O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit, the effect After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command to the control board 12, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for the predetermined time. Then, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table by turning it off. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 35 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

  In the start winning determination process, it is first determined whether or not there is a first starting prize or a second starting prize by the first starting mouth switch 22A or the second starting mouth switch 22B, and if there is a prize, a special figure display A random number value MR1 for result determination, a random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and a random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, an empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit In the case of a second starting prize, it is stored in the top of the empty entries in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device, based on the presence or absence of holding data stored in the first special symbol holding storage unit and the second special symbol holding storage unit. It is determined whether or not the special figure game by 4B is started. In the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special symbol display result determination, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is "big hit", the variable display result is It is decided (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B (big hit symbol or Any of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is predetermined.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected by using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, based on a result of a preliminary determination as to whether or not the variation display result is a “big hit”. It includes processing to determine whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

  By the special symbol normal process of S22 and the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the fixed special symbol or the special symbol and the effect symbol which is the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process or the variation pattern setting process uses the random number MR1 for the special symbol display result determination, the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination, and the random value MR3 for the variation pattern determination, the special symbol or the effect symbol. It includes a process of determining the variable display mode of.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the setting process for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts changing It includes the process of measuring. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed). It includes a process for making settings for the setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting section is turned on. Then, when the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., there is processing to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and set the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit opening process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, after the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". ..

  The post-big hit opening process of S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big hit opening post processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the maximum winning opening maximum number of times, reached the maximum winning opening maximum value In this case, a process for making settings for transmitting a big hit end designation command is included. When the number of rounds executed has not reached the maximum winning opening maximum number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum winning opening maximum number is reached, the special drawing is opened. The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit ending process of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit ending process, the big hit game state is ended by a production device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the board side LEDs 9d and 9e, and the movable member 321. The process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending production is executed as the production operation to be informed, and various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state ( It includes processing for setting the probability variation flag and the time saving flag). When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  In the jackpot end process, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read to identify whether the jackpot type is "non-probable variation jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot". .. Then, when it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not the "non-probability variation jackpot", the setting (probability variation flag setting) for starting the probability variation control is performed. In addition, when the specified jackpot type is “non-probable variation jackpot”, the setting for starting the time saving control (setting of the time saving flag and the upper limit of the special figure game that can be executed during the time saving control is performed in advance). The predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the hour/hour counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control is performed (S51).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a movable-member running-in process of performing a running-in operation of moving the movable member 321 (S51A). The movable member break-in process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the operation of a plurality of types of movement patterns of the movable member 321 in the effect such as the notice effect, and detects the initial position of the movable member 321 by the position detection sensor 333 (the first embodiment in the present embodiment. The movable member initialization processing of detecting the position) and moving the movable member 321 to the initial position is executed (S51B).

  After that, the CPU 120 for effect control shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (ON) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  First, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the production control process process (S55) in the production control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process that determines the presence/absence of the hold display notice effect and the display pattern of the hold storage display (S71), and then the effect display device 5 of the effect display device 5. A hold display update process of updating the hold storage display in the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U to a display according to the stored contents of the start winning award reception command buffer is executed (S72).

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuating pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether a varying pattern command is received from the game controlling microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the fluctuation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect pattern fluctuation start processing (S74).

  Production symbol variation start processing (S74): control is performed so that variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect during the process of changing the effect symbol (S75).

  Production symbol fluctuation process (S75): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) forming the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop processing (S76).

  Production symbol fluctuation stop process (S76): Based on the reception of the production control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing the stop of all symbols, the variation of the production symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S77) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  Big hit display processing (S77): After the change time ends, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of big hit on the effect display device 5. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit game process (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): The big hit game is controlled. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 and the like are performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit ending effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect processing (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

[Structure of production unit]
Next, the effect unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 34. 3A is a front view showing the effect unit, and FIG. 3B is a rear view. FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the effect unit is seen from diagonally behind. FIG. 27A is a front view showing a state in which the movable portion is in the tilted position, and FIG. 27B is a state in which the movable portion is in the standing position. 28A is a rear view showing a pinion gear and FIG. 28B is a rack gear. 29A is a schematic diagram showing a state where the movable member is at the first position and FIG. 29B is a diagram showing a state where the movable member is at the second position. 31A is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the pinion gear meshes with the rack gear, FIG. 31B is a state in which the rack gear is moving, and FIG. 31C is a schematic diagram in which the rack gear is restricted. 32(A) to (D) are enlarged views of the essential parts showing the state of the gears before reaching the restricted state. FIG. 33 is a schematic diagram showing (A) a regulated state, (B) a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a deregulated state by rotating the pinion gear in the first operation direction, and (C) a drive initial state. 34A is a schematic diagram showing a regulated state, FIG. 34B is a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a deregulated state by rotating the pinion gear in the second operation direction, and FIG. 34C is a schematic diagram showing a drive initial state.

  As shown in FIGS. 24 to 27, the effect unit 300 is provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and is a base portion 301 fixed at a predetermined position. A movable portion 302 rotatably provided with respect to the base portion 301, a tilted position where the movable portion 302 is tilted sideways (see FIG. 27A), and an upright position where it stands vertically (FIG. 27 ( B)), and a first effect motor 303 that rotates between them.

  A bearing hole 310 is formed through the base portion 301, and a guide groove 311 having an arc shape centered on the bearing hole 310 is formed around the bearing hole 310. At the lower right position of the bearing hole 310 on the back surface of the base portion 301, a first effect motor 303 for rotating the movable portion 302 is fixedly installed on the back surface, and a drive projecting through the base portion 301 to the front side is provided. A turntable 312 is fixed to the tip of a shaft (not shown).

  A shaft member 313 that faces the front-rear direction is projectingly provided at a predetermined position on the peripheral edge of the turntable 312, and a lower end of a link member 314 is rotatably supported by the shaft member 313. Further, a detection piece 315 is provided on the opposite side of the shaft member 313 on the periphery of the turntable 312, and the detection piece 315 is detected by a position detection sensor 316 provided below the turntable 312. The effect control CPU 120 can specify that the movable portion 302 is located at the tilted position.

  The movable portion 302 includes a rotating member 320, a movable member 321 provided on the front side of the rotating member 320 so as to be slidable with respect to the rotating member 320, and a movable member on the rear side of the rotating member 320. 321 and a rack gear 322 that moves integrally. The movable member 321 is capable of reciprocating between a first position on the rotating shaft 325 side with respect to the rotating member 320 and a second position further away from the rotating shaft 325 than the first position.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to execute the movable effect in which the movable member 321 is moved between the first position and the second position when the movable portion 302 is in the standing position. ing. Moreover, at least a part of the movable member 321 retreats below the display screen of the effect display device 5 when in the first position, and at least a part of the movable member 321 overlaps on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 in the second position. (See FIG. 1).

  The rotating member 320 is formed of a substantially plate-shaped member that extends in the left-right direction. The rotating member 320 is inserted into the bearing hole 310 from the rear side on the right side of the front surface so as to project on the rotating shaft 325 and the left side of the rotating shaft 325. The first guide shaft 326 inserted into the guide groove 311 from the rear side and the second guide shaft 327 protruding from the upper right of the rotating shaft 325 and inserted into the guide groove 311 from the rear side are provided. There is.

  The upper end of the link member 314 is rotatably supported at the tip of the second guide shaft 327 that is inserted into the guide groove 311 and projects toward the front surface of the base portion 301. That is, the turntable 312 and the rotating member 320 are connected via the link member 314. A coil spring 328 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 325 to constantly bias the rotating member 320 toward the upright position.

  On the left side of the first guide shaft 326, a linear slide groove 329 that guides the movable member 321 in the left-right direction is provided extending in the left-right direction. A second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321 is fixedly installed above the slide groove 329 on the front surface of the rotating member 320, and the drive shaft that penetrates the base portion 301 and projects to the rear side. A pinion gear 331 that operates the rack gear 322 is fixed to the tip of the 330a. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as the second effect motor 330.

  A hook 332, which is engaged with the left end of a tension spring 323 for urging the rack gear 322, is provided on the rear surface on the left side of the rotating member 320 so as to project rearward. A position detection sensor 333 that detects a detection piece 334 formed at the right end of the rack gear 322 is provided on the right rear surface. By detecting the detection piece 334 by the position detection sensor 333, performance control is performed. The CPU 120 can specify that the movable member 321 is located at the first position.

  The movable member 321 has a disc-shaped light emitting portion 321A and a mounting portion 321B extending rightward from the light emitting portion 321A. The light emitting unit 321A is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (not shown) inside and is capable of emitting light forward. Two bosses 334a and 334b are provided on the rear surface of the mounting portion 321B so as to project. The bosses 334a and 334b are inserted into the slide groove 329, and the rack gear 322 is screwed from the rear surface side by the screw N1. By fixing 322, the movable member 321 arranged on the front side of the rotating member 320 and the rack gear 322 arranged on the rear side of the rotating member 320 are integrated.

  The movable member 321 and the rack gear 322, which are integrated with each other, are guided by the two bosses 334a and 334b inserted into the slide groove 329 so that the movable member 321 and the rack gear 322 can slide in the left-right direction with respect to the rotating member 320. Further, on the right side of the rack gear 322, a hook 335 having a left end locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320 and a right end of the tension spring 323 locked is projected rearward. That is, one end of the tension spring 323 is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320 and the other end is locked to the hook 335 of the rack gear 322, so that the movable member 321 is always directed to the second position side. Energize.

  In the rendering unit 300 configured in this manner, the movable portion 302 is located at the tilted position as shown in FIG. 27A in the initial driving state. Then, when the turntable 312 is rotated clockwise in the front view by the first effect motor 303, the second guide shaft 327 is pulled downward by the link member 314, so that the rotation shaft 325 is centered in the front view. It rotates about 90 degrees clockwise and rotates to the standing position shown in FIG. In addition, since the biasing force of the coil spring 328 acts when rotating from the tilted position to the standing position, the load on the first effect motor 303 is reduced. Further, by driving the first effect motor 303 in the reverse direction, the first effect motor 303 is rotated from the standing position to the tilted position.

  Next, detailed structures of the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 will be described. As shown in FIG. 28(A), the pinion gear 331 is a rotary gear in which a plurality of drive teeth are projected on a part of the peripheral surface of the disk member. The drive teeth have a plurality of drive teeth 340A protruding in the direction of rotation and a tooth thickness dimension L2 in a pitch circle having a radius from the drive shaft 330a to a position where the teeth are engaged with each other as compared with a tooth thickness dimension L1 of the drive tooth 340A. It has a large drive tooth 340B and a drive tooth 340C whose tooth thickness dimension L3 in the pitch circle is longer than the tooth thickness dimension L1, L2 of the drive tooth 340A, 340B (tooth thickness dimension L1<L2<L3. ).

  In addition, since the tooth thickness dimensions L1, L2, L3 of the drive teeth 340A, 340B, 340C are different from each other in this manner, the tip surface 342A of the drive tooth 340A, the tip surface 342B of the drive tooth 340B, and the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C. The length dimension in the circumferential direction in each case is the same as the relationship between the tooth thickness dimensions L1, L2, and L3. That is, the circumferential length dimension of the tip surface 342B is longer than the circumferential length dimension of the tip surface 342A, and the circumferential length dimension of the tip surface 342C is the circumferential direction of the tip surfaces 342A and 342B. It is longer than the length dimension of.

  In the present embodiment, the front end surfaces 342A and 342B are flat surfaces, and the front end surface 342C that constitutes a restricting portion described later is a curved surface that follows an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a.

  The tooth gap dimension L4 between each drive tooth 340A and the driving tooth 340A and the tooth gap dimension L5 between the driving tooth 340A and the driving tooth 340B are the same (tooth groove dimension L4=L5), and the driving tooth 340A The tooth gap dimension L6 between the drive tooth 340C and the drive tooth 340C is longer than the tooth gap dimension L4, L5 (L4, L5<L6). These drive teeth 340A, 340B, 340C are formed over about 1/3 of the peripheral surface, and the remaining 2/3 of the peripheral surface is a missing portion 341 in which the drive teeth are removed in the circumferential direction. There is. That is, the pinion gear 331 has, on its peripheral surface, a meshing portion having drive teeth and meshing with the rack gear 322, and a non-meshing portion having no drive teeth and not meshing with the rack gear 322.

  In the present embodiment, the pinion gear 331 has a clockwise rotation in FIG. 28A as a first operation direction that moves the rack gear 322 from the second position to the first position, that is, in the first direction, and is counterclockwise. The circumference is the second operation direction for moving the rack gear 322 from the first position to the second position, that is, in the second direction.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, the rack gear 322 is a gear in which a plurality of driven teeth are projectingly provided on a part of the side surface of the rod-shaped member. The driven teeth include a plurality of driven teeth 350A protruding along the side surface on the side of the pinion gear 331, a driven tooth 350B having a tooth thickness dimension L12 at a position where the drive teeth mesh with each other larger than a tooth thickness dimension L11 of the driven tooth 350A, and a tooth. The thickness dimension L13 has a driven tooth 350C longer than the tooth thickness dimension L11, L12 of the driven tooth 350A, 350B (tooth thickness dimension L11<L12<L13). Further, the tip surfaces of the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C are flat surfaces.

  The tooth groove dimension L14 between each driven tooth 350A and the driven tooth 350A and the tooth groove dimension L15 between the driven tooth 350A and the driven tooth 350C are the same (tooth groove dimension L14=L15), and the driven tooth 350A. The tooth space dimension L16 between the driven tooth 350B and the driven tooth 350B is longer than the tooth space dimension L14, L15 (L14, L15<L16).

  The tooth groove sizes L14 and L15 in the rack gear 322 are set to dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L1 of the drive teeth 340A, and the tooth groove dimensions L16 are set to correspond to the tooth thickness dimension L2 of the drive teeth 340B. .. Further, the tooth groove sizes L4 and L5 in the pinion gear 331 are set to correspond to the tooth thickness dimension L11 of the driven tooth 350A, and the tooth groove size L6 is set to correspond to the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C. ..

  These driven teeth 350A, 350B, and 350C are formed from the lower portion of the side surface in the longitudinal direction to the substantially central portion in the up-down direction, and the upper portion from the center is a missing portion 351 in which the driven tooth is missing in the longitudinal direction. That is, the rack gear 322 has, on its side surface, a meshing portion having driven teeth and meshing with the pinion gear 331, and a non-meshing portion having no driven teeth and not meshing with the pinion gear 331.

  In the present embodiment, rack gear 322 moves between a second upper position and a lower first position in FIG. 28(B). That is, the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction to move from the second position to the first position, that is, the first direction, and the pinion gear 331 rotates in the second operating direction to move from the first position to the second position. It is adapted to move to the position, that is, the second direction.

  Next, operation modes of the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 will be described based on FIGS. 29 to 34. In the present embodiment, since movable member 321 reciprocates between the first position and the second position when movable portion 302 is in the standing position, movable portion 302 is in the standing position below. The description will be made based on the up, down, left, and right directions.

  In this embodiment, an example in which the movable member 321 reciprocates between the first position and the second position when the movable portion 302 is in the standing position will be described, but the movable portion 302 is in the tilted position. The movable member 321 may reciprocate between the first position and the second position during or during rotation.

  As shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, the movable member 321 (rack gear 322) has a lower first position where the boss 334b is located at the lower end of the slide groove 329 with respect to the rotating member 320. The boss 334a is capable of reciprocating in the vertical direction between the boss 334a and a second upper position located at the upper end of the slide groove 329.

  As shown in FIG. 29(A), in the movable member 321, the upward biasing force of the tension spring 323 acts on the movable member 321. However, the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 move the drive teeth 340C as described later. When the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350C of the front end surface 342C of the second contact surface change to a restricted state (locked state) that restricts the upward movement of the movable member 321 by the biasing force of the tension spring 323, the second effect The movable member 321 is held at the first position even when the motor 330 is off. The details of the restricted state (locked state) will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 29B, when the restricted state is released, the movable member 321 moves upward due to the urging force of the tension spring 323, and then is held at the second position by the tension spring 323. That is, the biasing force of the tension spring 323 exceeds the load of the movable member 321.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 31(A), with the drive tooth 340B meshing with the corresponding driven tooth 350B from above, the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction as shown in FIG. 31(B). As a result, the drive tooth 340A meshes with the corresponding driven tooth 350A, and the rack gear 322 moves in the first direction (downward) against the upward biasing force of the tension spring 323. Then, as shown in FIG. 31C, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip end surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C to bring about a restricted state, and the rack gear 322, that is, the movable member 321 is held at the first position. It

  Here, details when changing from the regulation release state to the regulation state (lock state) will be described. As shown in FIG. 31(A), when the movable member 321 is in the second position, the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction so that the drive teeth 340A, 340B mesh with the driven teeth 350A, 350B. As a result, the rack gear 322 moves in the first direction against the upward biasing force of the tension spring 323, and the movable member 321 descends toward the first position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32(A), before the engagement of the drive tooth 340A adjacent to the drive tooth 340C among the plurality and the driven tooth 350A adjacent to the driven tooth 350C among the plurality is released, the drive tooth 340C is released. And the driven tooth 350C are engaged with each other, and the engagement between the drive tooth 340A and the driven tooth 350A is released. Then, as shown in FIG. 32B, after the driving tooth 340C faces the missing portion 351 of the rack gear 322, the tooth tip of the driving tooth 340C moves from the tooth root of the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C to the tooth tip. I will do it.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32(C), when the tip of the drive tooth 340C moves away from the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C by the rotation of the pinion gear 331, the engagement between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released. That is, the drive tooth 340C is an adjacent drive tooth adjacent to the missing portion 341, and the driven tooth 350C is an adjacent driven tooth adjacent to the missing portion 351 (the drive tooth 340C is the rear of the plurality of driven teeth in the first direction). Since it is a drive tooth that meshes with the driven tooth 350C at the side end), the transmission of power that moves the rack gear 322 in the first direction is interrupted by the engagement of the subsequent drive tooth and the driven tooth, and thus the rotation of the pinion gear 331. As a result, the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C moves away from the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C, and when the engagement between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released, the rack gear 322 tries to move in the second direction by the urging force of the tension spring 323. To do.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32(C), when the pinion gear 331 further rotates, the tip end surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C intersects with the tip line T passing through the tips of the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C of the rack gear 322. To do. At this time, as described above, the transmission of the power for moving the rack gear 322 in the first direction is interrupted due to the meshing of the subsequent driving tooth and the driven tooth, so that the rack gear 322 is moved by the urging force of the tension spring 323. Since the driven tooth 350C is about to move in two directions, the tip of the driven tooth 350C abuts against the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C so as to be pressed against it.

  As described above, the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with respect to the drive tooth 340C moves from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 32A) to the tip of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 32B). ), and moves to the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 32C). That is, the driving tooth 340C moves to the tip surface 342C so as to slide from the tooth surface of the driving tooth 340C toward the tooth tip while sliding.

  After that, when the tip of the driven tooth 350C reaches the substantially central position in the circumferential direction on the tip surface 342C, the second effect motor 330 is turned off and the rotation of the pinion gear 331 is stopped (see FIG. 32D). .. In this state, the tip end surface 342C is arranged so as to be inclined toward the rack gear 322 side in the second direction so that the tip end surface 342C intersects with the tip line T, and the rack gear 322 is directed upward by the biasing force of the tension spring 323. Since the driven teeth 350C are urged by the urging force, the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350C are pressed against the front end surface 342C, and a restricted state (locked state) in which the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted is achieved. That is, the drive teeth 340C and the driven teeth 350C form a restriction unit that restricts the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction (upward).

  Further, the pinion gear 331 is a gear rotated by the second effecting motor 330, and the tip end surface 342C forming the restriction portion is formed of a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331. 32C, the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with respect to the drive tooth 340C moves from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C to the tip surface 342C, and then reaches the position shown in FIG. 32D. Even if the pinion gear 331 rotates, the contact point S between the driven tooth 350C and the tip surface 342C does not displace in the second direction of the rack gear 322. Can be prevented from rising slightly to give the player a feeling of strangeness.

  For example, when the tip end surface 342C forming the restriction portion is a flat surface, as shown in FIG. 32C, the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with respect to the drive tooth 340C is from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C to the tip end surface 342C. After the movement, when the pinion gear 331 rotates to the position shown in FIG. 32D, the contact point S′ between the driven tooth 350C and the tip end surface 342C is displaced in the second direction of the rack gear 322. Further, when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction to try to release the restricted state, the biasing force of the tension spring 323 increases as compared with the case where the tip end surface 342C is a curved surface. The load on the motor 330 is increased. Therefore, it is preferable that the leading end surface 342C be configured as a curved surface that follows an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331.

  In the present embodiment, since the second effect motor 330 is a stepping motor, the drive tooth 340C is stopped at the restriction position shown in FIG. 32D depending on the number of steps (rotation angle) from the reference position. Although the rotation of the pinion gear 331 can be stopped, for example, a sensor or the like for detecting that the drive tooth 340C is at the regulation position shown in FIG. 32D is provided, and the pinion gear 331 is detected based on the detection status from the sensor. The rotation may be stopped.

  In addition, the stop position for stopping the rotation of the pinion gear 331 when changing to the regulated state is set to, for example, a plurality of positions within the range in which the driven teeth 350C come into contact with the tip end surface 342C, and stops at different positions every predetermined number of times. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the local deformation of the front end surface 342C due to abrasion due to repeated stoppage. In this case, for example, it may be possible to extend the front end surface 342C in the circumferential direction of the missing portion 341.

  Next, a method of releasing the restricted state will be described. First, in the regulated state shown in FIG. 33A, by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction, the drive tooth 340C moves and the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C separates from the tip end surface 342C, and the missing portion 341. Is opposed to the rack gear 322, and the intersection of the tip surface 342C and the tooth tip line T is released, whereby the regulation of the driven tooth 350C by the tip surface 342C is released, and the regulation state is changed to the regulation release state.

  As shown in FIG. 33B, when the restriction is released, the rack gear 322 rises in the second direction by the tensile force of the tension spring 323, so that the movable member 321 moves from the first position to the second position. Move at high speed. Further, in the present embodiment, since the first position is the drive initial position, as shown in FIG. 33(C), the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction even after changing to the deregulation state. When the drive tooth 340B reaches the position where it meshes with the driven tooth 350B, the second effect motor 330 is turned off to stop the rotation of the pinion gear 331.

  Therefore, when the movable member 321 is moved from the second position to the first position, the pinion gear 331 is further rotated in the first operating direction so that the drive teeth 340B, 340A and the driven teeth 350B, 350A mesh with each other. 322 can be moved in the first direction. In this way, the movable member 321 can be moved from the first position to the second position and can be moved from the second position to the first position by simply rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operation direction. The control load of the effect control CPU 120 that controls the second effect motor 330 can be reduced.

  FIG. 34 shows another example of the method of releasing the restricted state. In the regulated state shown in FIG. 34(A), by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operating direction opposite to the first operating direction, the drive tooth 340C moves and the tip of the driven tooth 350C moves from the tip surface 342C. Although the distal end surface 342C and the tooth tip line T are separated from each other, the driven tooth 350C enters the tooth space between the drive tooth 340C and the drive tooth 340A, and the driven tooth 350C is driven as shown in FIG. Since the tooth surface of the tooth 350C abuts on the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C, the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction by the tension spring 323 is restricted by the abutment of the drive tooth 340C.

  Therefore, by further rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operation direction, the rack gear 322 can be raised by the rotation of the pinion gear 331. That is, as shown in FIG. 33, when the restricted state is released by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction in the restricted state, the movable member 321 moves from the first position to the first position at a predetermined speed by the urging force of the tension spring 323. 34, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the second position at an arbitrary speed when the restricted state is released by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operating direction in the restricted state as shown in FIG. Can be moved to a position.

  Specifically, if the pinion gear 331 is rotated at a low speed, the movable member 321 can be moved at a low speed, and if the pinion gear 331 is rotated at a high speed, the movable member 321 can be raised at a high speed. Further, it is possible to raise in various modes such as stopping or moving up and down while raising.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the pinion gear 331 and the pinion gear 331 as the drive gear rotated (actuated) by the second effect motor 330 as the drive source. The rack gear 322 is a driven gear to be meshed with the rack gear 322. The rack gear 322 is biased by a tension spring 323 in a second direction opposite to the first direction in which the pinion gear 331 moves (operates). A drive tooth 340A, 340B, 340C is partially removed, and a tip surface 342C as a restriction portion provided at the tip of the drive tooth 340C as an adjacent drive tooth adjacent to the drop portion 341. After the engagement between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C of the rack gear 322 is released, the driven tooth 350C abuts on the tip surface 342C, so that the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted.

  That is, when the engagement between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released and the missing portion 341 faces the rack gear 322, the driven tooth 350C of the rack gear 322 biased in the second direction comes into contact with the front end surface 342C. Movement in the second direction is restricted. As described above, since the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction can be restricted by using the tip end surface 342C provided on the drive tooth 340C of the pinion gear 331, the movement of the rack gear 322 and the movable member 321 in the first direction can be restricted. It is possible to stop the operation of the rack gear 322 with a simple structure of the drive gear and the driven gear without increasing the number of parts by separately providing a regulating means for regulating the gear.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the rack gear 322, which is a driven gear, is biased in the second direction by the tension spring 323, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the driven gear is not a spring member. It may be biased in the second direction by the biasing means. Further, for example, when the movable portion 302 is provided upside down, the rack gear 322 is always urged downward (second direction) by the load of the movable member 321, so that the rack gear 322 is urged in the second direction by its own weight. Those that are done are also included.

  Further, the pinion gear 331 is a gear rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the rack gear 322 is a first position (the position shown in FIG. 29A) and a second position different from the first position (FIG. 29( (Represented by (C) position), and the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction for operating the rack gear 322 in the first direction, so that the drive teeth 340A, 340B, 340C and the driven teeth 350A, After moving from the second position to the first position by meshing with 350B, 350C, the missing portions 341 face each other and the meshing of the drive teeth 340A, 340B, 340C and the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C is released, It is urged in the second direction by the tension spring 323 to operate from the first position to the second position.

  In this way, since the rack gear 322 can be reciprocally operated only by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operation direction, the control load of the second effect motor 330 can be reduced.

  Further, when the driven teeth 350C come into contact with the leading end surface 342C, the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted. The pinion gear 331 moves the rack gear 322 in the first direction as shown in FIG. It can be released by operating the first operating direction or the second operating direction opposite to the first operating direction as shown in FIG. 34.

  By doing so, if the restricted state is not released even if the pinion gear 331 is rotated in one of the first operating direction and the second operating direction, it is released by operating in the other direction, so the rack gear 322 is released. It becomes easy to avoid that the driven tooth 350C of the above is caught in the front end surface 342C and the rack gear 322 cannot be moved.

  In the regulated state, the operation mode of the rack gear 322 is different depending on whether the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operating direction or the second operating direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33(B), when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operating direction, the rack gear 322 is raised by the urging force of the tension spring 323, and as shown in FIG. 34(B). When the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the second operation direction, the rack gear 322 rises in accordance with the rotation of the pinion gear 331, so that the operation mode of the movable member 321 integrated with the rack gear 322 can be diversified.

  The tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive tooth 340C is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B (for example, tooth thickness dimension L1<L2<L3). By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage or the like due to the load applied to the drive tooth 340C when the driven tooth 350A, 350B, 350C is brought into a meshed state from a non-meshed state. Further, since the tooth thickness dimension L3 is widened, the front end surface 342C forming the regulation portion is also widened, so that the driven tooth 350C is easily regulated.

  The pinion gear 331 is a gear that is rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the tip end surface 342C that configures the restriction portion is configured by a curved surface that follows an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331. Even if the pinion gear 331 rotates while the driven tooth 350C is in contact with the tip end surface 342C, the contact point S between the driven tooth 350C and the tip end surface 342C is not displaced in the moving direction of the rack gear 322. It is possible to prevent the rack gear 322 from slightly moving according to the rotation of the.

  Further, in the driven tooth, the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C meshing with the drive tooth 340C is longer than the tooth thickness dimension L11, L12 of the other driven teeth 350B, 350C (tooth thickness dimension L11<L12. <L13) By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage or the like due to the load applied to the driven tooth 350C when the non-meshed state in which the drive tooth 340C is not meshed is changed to the meshed state. Further, it is possible to prevent damage or the like due to the load applied by the force biased in the second direction in the state of being in contact with the regulation portion.

[Cable of production unit]
24, 29, and 30, the rendering unit 300 is provided with a cable 361 that supplies electric power to the LEDs of the light emitting unit 321A of the movable member 321.

  30(A) and 30(B) schematically show the side surfaces of FIG. 29(A) and FIG. 29(B), respectively. It should be noted that in FIG. 30, the distance between the movable member 321 and the rotating member 320 and the distance between the rotating member 320 and the rack gear 322 are drawn wider for easier understanding, but in reality, they are shown in the drawing. Is narrower than.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the cable 361 is moved from the connector 363 provided on the relay board from the effect control board 12 of the base portion 301 to the movable member 321 via the pressing member 364 of the cable 361 provided on the rotating member 320. Is connected to the connector 362 provided on the LED board on which the LED of the light emitting section 321A is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, when the movable member 321 is in the standby state at the first position, the portion of the cable 361 between the pressing member 364 and the connector 362 is in a considerably bent state. ..

  As shown in FIG. 30B, when the movable member 321 is in the second position, the portion of the cable 361 between the pressing member 364 and the connector 362 is extended and there is no margin. Become.

  Therefore, a force in the direction from the second position to the first position is applied to the movable member 321 by the cable 361. In the extended state of the cable 361, the covering material of the cable 361 is resin, so that the force applied to the movable member 321 by the cable 361 is lower when the cable 361 is cold than when it is not cold. Become stronger.

  The tension spring 323 is pulled by the second effect motor 330 until the movable member 321 reaches the second position. Therefore, the second effect motor 330 can generate a force stronger than the tensile force (biasing force) of the tension spring 323 in the most pulled state.

  As described above, the biasing force of the tension spring 323 exceeds the load of the movable member 321. However, if the biasing force of the tension spring 323 is increased, the output of the second effect motor 330 that pulls the tension spring 323 also needs to be increased. Since using a motor with a large output increases the manufacturing cost, it is preferable that the output of the motor is the minimum necessary.

  As the tension spring 323 in the present embodiment, not only the load of the movable member 321, but also the force of pulling the movable member 321 when the cable 361 is extended, and the cost of the second performance motor 330, A spring is used that provides the minimum required biasing force.

  Therefore, if a cable 361 having poor quality is used and becomes hard at low temperature, it is considered that the biasing force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient when the movable member 321 is first moved. Normally, a cable that is harder than expected at low temperatures is not used.

  However, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent a situation in which the biasing force of the tension spring 323 becomes insufficient, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has been left and cooled at night is started, As shown in step S515 of 39, the running-in operation for running-in the movement of the movable member 321 is performed. By performing the running-in operation of moving the movable member 321 from the first position to the second position, the cable 361 is flexed and stretched, so that the cable 361 can be flexed flexibly. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the biasing force of the tension spring 323 becomes insufficient.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the cable 361 is a product that produces heat (the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, and the second effect motor 330). Since the cable 361 is provided in the vicinity, the cable 361 is kept in a highly flexible state by heat.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the movable member break-in process (S51A) in the effect control main process. With reference to FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 controls the first effect motor 303 to move the movable portion 302 to the standing position (S511).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an abnormality is detected during the movement of the movable portion 302 (S512). When it is determined that the abnormality is detected (YES in S512), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the abnormality of the movable portion 302 (S513). The notification is performed by the display on the effect display device 5 and the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of stopping the notification is performed by the clerk of the game shop (S514). When it is determined that the movement abnormality of the movable portion 302 has not been detected (NO in S512) and the operation for stopping the notification has been performed (YES in S514), the effect control CPU 120 moves. The second effect motor 330 is controlled so as to move the member 321 to the first position (S515). Here, the movable member 321 may be reciprocated between the second position and the first position.

  In this way, since the movable member is moved by the second effect motor 330 having a stronger force than the tension spring 323, the movable member 321 can be moved more reliably. As a result, the movement of the cable 361 and the movable member 321 can be accustomed to the state in which the cable 361 is extended from the bent state.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an abnormality is detected in the movement of the movable member 321 (S516). When it is determined that the abnormality is detected (YES in S516), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the abnormality of the movable member 321 (S517). The notification is performed by the display on the effect display device 5 and the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of stopping the notification is performed by a store clerk of the game store (S518). When it is determined that the movement abnormality of the movable member 321 is not detected (NO in S516), and when it is determined that the operation for stopping the notification is performed (YES in S518), the effect control CPU 120 executes. The process to be performed is returned to the caller of this process.

[Modified example of movable part drive mechanism]
Next, a modified example of the movable portion drive mechanism will be described. FIG. 40A to FIG. 40D are explanatory views showing a situation in which the movable portion drive mechanism is changed to the regulated state by the regulating means as the modified example 1. 41A to 41D are explanatory diagrams showing a situation in which the movable portion drive mechanism is changed to the regulated state by the regulating means as the modified example 2. FIG. 42(A) to (D) are explanatory views showing a situation in which the movable portion drive mechanism is changed to the regulated state by the regulating means as the modified example 3. FIG. 43A is an explanatory view showing a restricting portion as a modified example 4 of the movable part driving mechanism, and FIG. 43B is a explanatory view showing a restricting part as a modified example 5 of the movable part driving mechanism.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pinion gear 331 is applied as an example of the drive gear and the rack gear 322 is applied as an example of the driven gear, but the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the drive gear and the driven gear are not limited thereto. The type of can be variously changed.

  For example, as in the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 40, both the drive gear G1 and the driven gear G2 are rotation gears, and the drive gear G1 is moved in the first operation direction as shown in FIGS. By rotating, the driven tooth 410 is brought into contact with the tip end surface 402 of the drive tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 of the plurality of drive teeth, and the movement of the driven gear G2 in the second direction is regulated. can do.

  In this way, a rotary gear may be applied as the driven gear. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C meshing with the drive tooth 340C as the adjacent driving tooth is made longer than the tooth thickness dimension L11, L12 of the other driven tooth 350B, 350C. However, the movable portion drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 410 that meshes with the drive tooth 400 as the adjacent driving tooth is smaller than the tooth thickness dimension L11, 12 of the other driven tooth. Does not have to be long.

  Further, as in the second modification shown in FIG. 41, the drive gear G3 is a rack gear and the driven gear G4 is a rotary gear, and the drive gear G3 is moved in the first operating direction as shown in FIGS. By moving the driven teeth 410 of the drive teeth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of drive teeth, the driven teeth 410 are brought into contact with each other, and the driven gear G4 is brought into a regulation state in which the movement of the driven gear G4 in the second direction is regulated. be able to. In this way, a rack gear may be applied as the drive gear.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive tooth 340C as the adjacent drive tooth having the tip end surface 342C as the restriction portion is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B. However, the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive tooth 340C is set to be longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B. You don't have to.

  Specifically, as in Modification 3 shown in FIG. 42, the drive gear G5 is a rotary gear, the driven gear G6 is a rack gear, and the drive gear G5 is a first gear as shown in FIGS. 42(A) to (D). By moving in the operating direction, the driven teeth 410 of the drive teeth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 of the plurality of drive teeth are brought into contact with each other, and movement of the driven gear G6 in the second direction is restricted. It can be regulated. As described above, the circumferential length dimension of the tip end surface 402 of the drive tooth 400 as the adjacent drive tooth need not necessarily be longer than the circumferential length dimension of the tip end surface of another drive tooth. As shown in FIG. 42D, if the tip end surface 402 crosses the tip line T, it is almost the same as or shorter than the circumferential length dimension of the tip end surface of another drive tooth. Good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the tip end surface 342C as the restriction portion is a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a, but the movable portion drive mechanism is not limited to this, and for example, , A flat surface, a spherical surface, a concave surface, or the like. Further, as shown in Modification 4 of FIG. 43(A), by forming a locking recess 420 or the like capable of locking the driven tooth 350C in a part of the tip surface or the entire tip surface, the driven tooth 350C is formed. Even if the driven tooth 350C slides on the tip surface 342C, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C is locked in the locking recess 420, so that the driven tooth 350C can be easily bitten. It is possible to prevent the change from becoming difficult.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the tip end surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C adjacent to the lacking portion 341 is applied as an example of the regulating portion, but the movable portion driving mechanism is not limited to this, and the regulating portion is not limited thereto. Is not limited to the one constituted by the tip surface of the drive tooth, and as shown in the modification 5 of FIG. 43(B), the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C and the missing portion from the tip surface 342C. It may be a regulation surface configured by the extending surface 430 extending toward the 341 side. That is, the regulation portion is not limited to one formed only by the tip surfaces of the drive teeth, but may be formed by a portion that does not function as the drive teeth, such as an extended surface that extends from the tip surfaces toward the missing portion. Good.

  Further, the length dimension in the operating direction of the restriction surface including the distal end surface 342C and the extension surface 430 that form the restriction portion is not limited to that described in the above-described embodiment and modification, and may be, for example, The restricting surface such as the installation surface 430 may extend along the longitudinal direction of the missing portion 341.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and modifications 1 to 4, the drive gear has the missing portion where the drive tooth is missing on the rear side of the adjacent drive tooth in the first operating direction. Is a portion where no drive tooth is formed, for example, a gear in which drive teeth are formed only on the arc of a fan-shaped gear, or a rack gear in which adjacent drive teeth are formed at the rear end in the first operating direction, the missing portion Will have.

  Also, the driven gear also has a missing portion where the driven tooth is missing on the rear side in the first direction, but for example, a gear in which the driven tooth is formed only in the arc of a fan-shaped gear or an adjacent drive tooth is used. A rack gear or the like in which the driven tooth that meshes with is formed at the rear end of the first direction also has a missing portion.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the rack gear and the pinion gear are applied as the types of the drive gear and the driven gear, but the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and a spur gear, a bevel gear, a helical gear, etc. May be applied.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pinion gear 331 fixed to the drive shaft 330a of the second effect motor 330 is the drive gear, and the rack gear 322 integrated with the movable member 321 is the driven gear. The partial drive mechanism is not limited to this, and two gears that mesh with each other among a plurality of gears driven by a drive source may be a drive gear and a driven gear. For example, a gear that directly or indirectly meshes with the pinion gear 331 may be a drive gear, and a gear that meshes with the drive gear may be a driven gear. Further, the movable member 321 may not be directly provided on the rack gear 322 that is a driven gear, and for example, the movable member 321 may be provided on a part of a power transmission mechanism that transmits the power of the rack gear 322.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the drive gear and the driven gear are applied as the drive mechanism for moving the movable member 321 between the rotating member 320 and the first position and the second position. For example, the drive gear and the driven gear of the present invention may be applied as a drive mechanism that drives the movable portion 302 between the tilted position and the upright position, or another movable member. You may apply as a drive mechanism of a production unit. Further, not only the one applied to the drive mechanism for driving the movable part for performance as described above, but also the drive mechanism for opening and closing the special winning opening ball door of the special variable winning ball device 7, etc. You may apply as a drive mechanism of a part.

[Example of production using movable members]
Next, an example of presentation using the movable member 321 will be described. FIG. 44 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 5 when the battle reach effect is executed. FIG. 45 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 5 when the story reach effect is executed.

  The battle reach effect and the story reach effect are executed by the effect control CPU 120. Battle reach production and story reach production include multiple types of special reach productions (super reach) that are set to have a higher selection rate when the jackpot display result is obtained than the normal reach production called normal reach. Reach effect) is a specific super reach effect included in. Further, in these super reach productions, the jackpot expectation is set, for example, in the relationship of battle reach production <story reach production. Note that the jackpot expectation degree between the battle reach effect and the story reach effect may have the opposite relationship.

  Each of the battle reach effect and the story reach effect is an effect in which the effect display by the image display of the effect display device 5 and the effect operation of the movable member 321 are combined.

  The battle reach effect shown in FIG. 44 will be described. In the variable display of the effect symbols, the variable display of the effect symbols is simultaneously started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, "left" and "right". According to a predetermined stop order such as "medium", the variable display of the effect symbols is sequentially stopped in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, 5C, and finally the effect symbols are stopped in all the effect symbol display areas. Then, when the display result is derived and displayed, the variable display ends.

  After the variation display of the effect symbols is started at the same time, as shown in FIG. 44(A), when the left and right effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped, when the same symbol is stopped, the reach is reached. It becomes a state. The variable display until the timing when the reach state is reached is executed in the normal variation display effect mode in which the normal reach and the super reach do not differ. The normal reach and the super reach differ in the manner of effect after reaching the reach state.

  When the battle reach effect is executed as the reach effect, the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are reduced as shown in FIG. 44(B). A small symbol display format is displayed and moved to the upper right corner of the screen, and a message image 53 with the characters "Battle reach" is displayed in the center of the screen. This notifies that the battle reach effect will be executed.

  In the battle reach production, as shown in FIGS. 44(C) to (E), a video in which a teammate character 61 (player's teammate side) and an enemy character 62 (player's teammate side) compete (battle). A battle effect (an effect including output of a sound effect during battle and music sound during battle) that displays an image is executed.

  In the battle reach effect, when the variable display result becomes the big hit display result, a victory effect image display in which the ally character 61 wins is displayed as shown in FIG. 44(E), and further, in FIG. 44(D), (E). As shown, an image in which the particle effect image 71 is superimposed and displayed on the victory effect image is displayed, and the movable member 321 is moved to the upright position to execute the victory effect that appears in front of the display area of the effect display device 5. To be done.

  On the other hand, in the battle reach effect, when the variable display result is the disappointing display result, the defeat effect is displayed in which the teammate character 61 is defeated, and the particle effect image 71 as shown in FIGS. And the effect using the movable member 321 is not executed.

  Specifically, in the battle production, after the display in which the teammate character 61 and the enemy character 62 appear appears as shown in FIG. 44C, as shown in FIG. 44D, the teammate character 61 and the enemy character 62 appear. A moving image of a battle with 62 is displayed. For example, FIG. 44D shows a scene in which the ally character 61 attacks the enemy character 62. As shown in FIG. 44(D), in the battle production, in a scene where the teammate character 61 attacks (scene suggesting victory), a particle effect image as a production effect display is displayed in the lower central area of the screen of the production display device 5. 71 is made to appear, and a particle effect effect is displayed to be superimposed on the victory effect display. When the teammate character 61 wins, as shown in FIG. 44(E), a victory effect is displayed in which an image capable of identifying that the teammate character 61 defeats the enemy character 62 and the teammate character 61 has won is executed. To be done. In the winning effect, as shown in FIG. 44(E), the movable member motion effect that appears in the central area of the display area of the effect display device 5 is obtained by moving the movable member 321 to the standing position. To be done. Then, the movable member 321 that appears appears to emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 44(E), when the movable member 321 appears due to the movable body motion effect and moves to the standing position, the number of appearance display of the particle effect image 71 to be superimposed and displayed increases around the movable member 321. As a result, a moving image showing a display mode in which the display range of the particle effect image 71 is enlarged is displayed. The moving image is an effect that is executed using the particle effect image 71 in order to enhance the effect effect based on the operation of the movable member 321, and is called an operation effect effect. By such an action effect effect, an effect in which the operation mode of the movable member 321 and the display mode of the particle effect image 71 are related is executed. By performing such an effect, it is possible to perform an effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display unit are linked.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44(F), the big hit display result (same symbol stop) is derived and displayed in the effect design that was displayed in the small symbol format, and the message image 55 showing the character "Congratulations" is displayed. , Is displayed in the center of the screen as a reach result effect that is an effect indicating the result of the reach state. As a result, the fact that the player has won the battle reach effect (a big hit) is notified. After that, as shown in FIG. 44(G), the effect symbol whose big hit display result was displayed in the small symbol format is returned to the original size and original position as shown in FIG. 45(A) and is displayed. A stop symbol effect is performed in which a message image 74 in which the characters "big hit" are displayed is displayed below the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, in the battle reach production, when the variable display result becomes a display error result, the above-mentioned defeat production is executed and the display display result is derived and displayed in the production design displayed in the small symbol format, and the production design is The original size and position will be restored and displayed.

  Next, the story reach effect shown in FIG. 45 will be described. After the variation display of the effect symbols is started all at once, as shown in FIG. 45(A), after reaching the reach state by stopping the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the reach effect When the story reach effect is executed as, first, as shown in FIG. 45(B), the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are reduced. A small symbol display format is displayed and moved to the upper right corner of the screen, and a message image 54A in which the characters "first half of the story" are displayed is displayed in the center of the screen. This notifies that the story reach effect will be executed.

  The story reach effect is an effect in which a moving image (story moving image) having a story like a specific story is displayed. In this example, the story reach production is composed of two parts, the first half and the second half. In the story reach effect, there are cases where the story is not completed and the effect ends in the middle and the display result is derived and displayed, and when the story continues to the end and the effect is completed and the jackpot display result is derived and displayed. There is.

  When the variable display result is a disappointing display result, the production that ends the story reach production in the first half is executed, and when the variable display result is the big hit display result, the story reach production is continued from the first half to the second half. You may make it perform the production which continues to.

  Further, in the story reach effect, the effect may be set so that the expectation of a big hit is higher when the effect is executed to the end than when the effect is finished in the first half. .. In addition, the story reach effect may be a one-part structure that is not divided into the first half and the second half.

  After the message image 54A is displayed, a moving image developed according to the story corresponding to the "first half of the story" is displayed. When the "first half of the story" is finished and the "second half of the story" is subsequently executed, a message image 54B with the characters "second half of the story" is displayed in the center of the screen as shown in FIG. 45(C). It As a result, the fact that the story reach effect is continuously executed is notified. It should be noted that in the story reach effect, images such as message images 54A and 54B for notifying the story reach effect may not be displayed.

  After the message image 54B is displayed, a moving image developed according to the story corresponding to the "second half of the story" is displayed. In the story reach effect, when the variable display result becomes the big hit display result, the flame effect image 73 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 72 as shown in FIG. 45D as an image display that can specify that the story is completed. 45E, the movable member 321 moves to the standing position, and the story completion effect that appears in front of the display area of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  On the other hand, in the story reach effect, when the variable display result is the disappointing display result, the story unfinished effect that can specify that the story is not completed is performed, and the black image 72 as shown in FIGS. The effect using the flame effect image 73 and the movable member 321 is not executed.

  Specifically, in the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 45(D), the entire display area of the effect display device 5 is changed to a black black image 72, and in the area at the lower center of the screen of the effect display device 5, The effect of displaying the flame effect image 73 as the effect effect display and superimposing it on the black image 72 is provided. In the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 45(E), the movable member motion effect that appears in the central area in the display area of the effect display device 5 by moving the movable member 321 to the standing position. Will be done. Then, the movable member 321 that appears appears to emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 45(E), when the movable member 321 appears due to the movable body motion effect and moves to the standing position, the flame of the flame effect image 73 to be superimposed and displayed becomes large around the movable member 321. A moving image showing a display mode in which the display range of the effect image 73 is enlarged is displayed. The moving image is an effect that is executed by using the flame effect image 73 to enhance the effect effect based on the operation of the movable member 321, and is called an operation effect effect as in the case of FIG. 44. By such an action effect effect, an effect in which the operation mode of the movable member 321 and the display mode of the flame effect image 73 are related is executed. By performing such an effect, it is possible to perform an effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display unit are linked.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45(F), the big hit display result (same symbol stop) is derived and displayed in the effect design that was displayed in the small symbol format, and the message image 55 with the words "Congratulations" is displayed. , Is displayed in the center of the screen as a reach result effect that is an effect indicating the result of the reach state. This notifies that the story reach effect has been completed. After that, as shown in FIG. 45(G), the effect design whose big hit display result was displayed in the small symbol format is returned to the original size and original position as shown in FIG. 45(A), and is displayed. A stop symbol effect is performed in which a message image 74 in which the characters "big hit" are displayed is displayed below the effect symbol.

  In the story reach effect, the effect image is displayed as in the battle reach effect, but unlike the battle reach effect, the entire display area of the effect display device 5 is a black image, and the effect image is superimposed and displayed on the black image. As a result, the effect image can be displayed while being further emphasized, and image display having a higher effect effect than the battle reach effect can be executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the valuable feeling (premier feeling) of the story reach effect, which is set to have a higher expectation for a big hit than the battle reach effect.

  On the other hand, in the story reach production, when the variable display result becomes the disparate display result, the story unfinished production described above is executed, and the disparate display result is derived and displayed in the production symbol that was displayed in the small symbol format, and the production symbol thereof However, the original size and the original position are restored and displayed.

  The movable member 321 may be configured such that the disk-shaped portion can be rotated by a driving unit such as a motor driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120. When the disk-shaped portion of the movable member 321 can be rotationally controlled as described above, the movable member 321 is moved to the standing position and displayed as shown in FIG. 44(E) or FIG. 45(E). You may perform the control which rotates a disk-shaped part, when it appears in front of the display area of the apparatus 5, or when it appears. In that case, in accordance with the rotation operation of the movable member 321, an image for operating an effect image such as the particle effect image 71 of FIG. 44E and the flame effect image 73 of FIG. You may perform the effect control displayed in. By doing so, the effect produced by using the movable member 321 and the effect image can be further enhanced.

  Further, the movable member 321 is not limited to a rotating operation, but a part or all of its constituent members perform a deforming operation such as opening and closing or contracting by a driving unit such as a solenoid driven and controlled by the production control CPU 120. The movable member may be used, and in the case of such a configuration, the display is performed on the effect display device 5 in accordance with the deformation operation of the movable member located in front of the display area of the effect display device 5 in a specific effect scene. The effect control for displaying the image for operating the effect image may be executed.

  Next, a control example of an effect effect and a movable object effect in a specific super reach effect such as a battle reach effect and a story reach effect will be described using a timing chart.

  FIG. 46 is a timing chart showing a control example of the effect effect and the movable object effect in the specific super reach effect. FIG. 46A shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable object effect in the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. FIG. 46(B) shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable body effect in the story reach effect as shown in FIG. 45.

  First, with reference to FIG. 46(A), a control example of the effect effect and the movable body effect in the battle reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described. When the battle reach effect is executed, from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) to the time of occurrence of the reach state, the effect symbol in the effect mode of the normal variable display as shown in FIG. 44(A). Is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  In the effect display device 5, when the reach state occurs, as shown in FIGS. 44(B) and (C), the message image 53 is displayed and the moving image such as the battle effect corresponding to the battle reach effect is displayed. To be done. As shown in FIGS. 44(D) and (E) on the effect display device 5, the timing at which the image display of the battle effect is changed to the image display of the victory effect is a turning point of the first change of the image regarding the battle reach effect ( It is the time when it becomes the break of the video cut). At the timing (first video change node) that is the turning point of the first video change relating to such battle reach effect, the particle effect image is displayed on the battle effect image as shown in FIGS. 44(D) and (E). The particle effect effect for displaying the image on which 71 is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 5 and the movable body operation effect for operating the movable member 321 are executed in a linked manner.

  In the effect display device 5, the movable member 321 moves to the upright position as shown in FIGS. 44(E) and (F), and the timing at which the image display of the victory effect is changed to the image display of the reach result effect is the battle reach. It is a time when it becomes a turning point (break of the video cut) of the second change of the video related to the production. At the timing (second image change node) of the second video change related to such battle reach effect, the particle effect image 71 is superimposed on the image of the victory effect as shown in FIG. 44(E). A motion effect effect such as an image to be displayed is executed on the effect display device 5.

  Then, when the action effect effect and the movable body action effect are finished, the reach display is informed by the image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. After that, when the reach result effect is finished, the effect display device 5 executes a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 44(G), so that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is confirmed and the variable display is performed. finish.

  As described above, in the battle reach effect, effect effect display in which the particle effect image 71 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 72 is executed at the timing of the turning point of the change in the image related to the reach effect. Further, in the battle reach effect, an effect in which a movable body effect such as the movable member 321 and an effect effect display are linked is executed at a timing when the image of the reach effect changes.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 46B, a control example of the effect effect and the movable body effect in the story reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described. When the story reach effect is executed, from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) to the time of occurrence of the reach state, the effect symbol in the effect mode of the normal variable display as shown in FIG. 45(A). Is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  When the reach state occurs in the effect display device 5, message images 54A and 54B are displayed as shown in FIGS. 45(B) and (C), and a moving image such as a story moving image corresponding to the story reach effect is displayed. The image is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 45(D) and (E) on the effect display device 5, the timing at which the image display of the story effect is changed to the image display of the story completion effect is a turning point of the first change in the image regarding the story reach effect. It is the time when it becomes the break of the video cut. At the timing (first video change node), which is the turning point of the first video change relating to such story reach effect, the flame effect image is displayed on the black image 72 as shown in FIGS. 45(D) and (E). The flame effect effect of displaying the image on which 73 is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 5 and the movable body operation effect of operating the movable member 321 are executed in a linked manner.

  In the effect display device 5, as shown in FIGS. 45(E) and (F), when the movable member 321 moves to the standing position, the timing at which the image display of the story completion effect is changed to the image display of the reach result effect is the story. This is the time when it becomes a turning point (video cut break) of the second change in the video related to reach production. At the timing (second image change node) of the second video change related to such story reach effect, the flame effect image 73 is superposed and displayed on the black image 72 as shown in FIG. 45(E). A motion effect effect such as an image to be executed is executed on the effect display device 5.

  Then, when the action effect effect and the movable body action effect are completed, the reach display is notified on the effect display device 5 by displaying the image of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. 45(F). After that, when the reach result effect is finished, the effect display device 5 executes the stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 45(G), thereby performing the display for confirming the stop symbol of the effect symbol and the variable display. finish.

  As described above, in the story reach effect, effect effect display in which the flame effect image 73 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 72 is executed at the timing when the image of the reach effect changes. Further, in the story reach effect, the effect in which the movable body effect such as the movable member 321 and the effect effect display are linked is executed at the timing of the turning point of the change in the image related to the reach effect.

  For the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 44 and 46(A) and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 45 and 46(B), specifically, the following processing is executed in the effect control CPU 120. It is realized by

  As the variation pattern command (variation pattern designation command), when the variation pattern command in which the variation pattern of the super-reach of the type that executes the battle reach production is designated among the variation pattern commands of the super-reach is received by the production control board 12. In the effect symbol variation start process (S74), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display of the effect display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 for the battle reach effect as shown in FIGS. 44 and 46(A). The effect control data (process data or the like) for performing is selected from a plurality of types of effect control data stored in advance and set (stored) in the RAM 122. The battle reach effect is partly different when the variable display result is the big hit display result and when it is the outlier display result, so when the variation pattern command or the display result designation command that can specify the variable display result is received. First, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the variable display result by analyzing the received command content and selects effect control data according to the variable display result. Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the effect symbol, and in the effect symbol changing process (S75), using the effect control data set to execute the battle reach effect, the movable object effect process and the effect. By executing the effect display process and the like, the image display control of the effect display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 are performed, and the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 44 and FIG. 46(A) is executed.

  As the fluctuation pattern command (fluctuation pattern designation command), when the fluctuation pattern command in which the fluctuation pattern of the type of super-reach that executes the story reach effect is specified among the fluctuation pattern commands of super-reach is received by the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120, in the effect symbol variation start process (S74), the image display control of the effect display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 for the story reach effect as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46B. The effect control data (process data or the like) for performing is selected from a plurality of types of effect control data stored in advance and set (stored) in the RAM 122. The story reach effect is partly different when the variable display result is the big hit display result and when it is the deviant display result, so when the variable pattern command or the display result designation command that can specify the variable display result is received. First, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the variable display result by analyzing the received command content and selects effect control data according to the variable display result. Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of effect symbols, and in the effect symbol changing process (S75), using the effect control data set to execute the story reach effect, the movable object effect process and effect. By executing the effect display process and the like, the image display control of the effect display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 are performed, and the story reach effect as shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. 46(B) is executed.

  When the movable body effect is executable in a plurality of types of effect display such as the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 44 and 46(A) and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 45 and 46(B). Depending on which kind of effect display is performed, effect effect display in which effect images are superimposed and displayed on a black image, and effect effect display in which effect images are superimposed and displayed on effect images. Since different effect effect displays can be displayed, it is possible to enhance the effect effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display unit are linked.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 44(E) and 46(A), a specific type of effect display such as a battle reach effect in which a movable object effect for operating a movable object such as the movable member 321 is executed is executed. 44D, the effect of displaying a specific effect such as the particle effect image 71 of FIG. 44E can be superimposed on a specific type of effect display such as the display of a winning effect image. Therefore, it is possible to link the specific type of effect display in which the movable object effect is executed and the effect effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 5, and the operation of the movable object by the specific type of effect display. It is possible to further enhance the effect effect in which the effect effect display of the display means is linked.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 45(E) and 46(B), a specific type of effect display such as story reach effect in which a movable body effect for operating a movable body such as the movable member 321 is executed is executed. 45D, the effect display in a specific mode such as the flame effect image 73 of FIG. 45E is displayed on the predetermined image displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 such as the black image 72. Since the effect to be displayed in a superimposed manner can be executed, it is possible to cooperate with a predetermined effect of a predetermined type in which the movable object effect is executed and the effect effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 5. Thus, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game by emphasizing the movable body effect.

  In addition, the production of linking (coordinating) the movable body and the production effect display such as the battle reach production and the story reach production described above may be executed in the reach production other than the super reach, and may be executed in the production other than the reach production. You may.

  In addition, an example has been shown in which the production for linking (coordinating) the movable body and the production effect display such as the battle reach production and the story reach production described above is executed at a timing when it becomes a turning point of the image regarding the production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed at a timing other than the timing at which a change in the image relating to the effect occurs, such as the timing after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect execution.

  Further, the particle effect image and the flame effect image have been described as an example as the effect effect display in the effect in which the movable body and the effect effect display are linked (coordinated) like the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above. The effect effect display is not limited to this, and other types of effect effect display such as an effect image in which light is emitted may be used.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, it is possible to display a different effect effect display depending on which of the two effect displays, the battle reach effect and the story reach effect, is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to display different effect display effects depending on which of the three or more types of effect display is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 44 and FIG. 45, among the plurality of effect displays such as the battle reach effect and the story reach effect, different effect effect displays are displayed depending on which effect display is performed. An example has been shown in which the effect effect display mode is changed depending on whether or not the black image 72 is displayed when possible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example in which the form of the effect effect display is different, a black image is displayed in any type of effect display, but the type of effect effect display such as an effect image may be different. The different types of effect effect display in that case may mean that any of the components of the effect effect display, such as the shape, color, display range, and brightness of the image for effect effect display, is different.

  Further, as the effect for linking (coordinating) the movable body and the effect effect display like the above-mentioned battle reach effect and story reach effect, images of effect effect display as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45 are displayed first. Not only the effect of moving the movable body later, but also an effect of displaying the effect effect display and the operation of the movable body at the same timing may be used, and an image of the effect effect display after the movable body is first operated. You may use the production which displays.

  Further, as an effect using the black image 72 as in the story reach effect described above, an example in which the black image 72 is displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, control may be performed to display the black image 72 in a partial display area of the effect display device 5, such as an area for displaying an effect image.

  In addition, as a production for linking a movable body such as the movable member described above and a production effect display such as an effect image, the movable body is operated in each of a plurality of types of production display with different production display situations. When performing the effect, depending on the situation of the effect display for moving the movable body, an effect image display as a different kind of effect effect display may be executed in association with the operation of the movable body. Good. For example, different types of effect image display may be executed in the following effect display situations. (A) When displaying an effect image display corresponding to operating the movable body before reaching the reach state during the variable display of the effect design. (B) When displaying the effect image display corresponding to operating the movable body at the time of temporary stop in the pseudo-relation. (C) When displaying an effect image display corresponding to moving a movable body during execution of normal reach. (D) When displaying an effect image display corresponding to moving a movable body during execution of super reach effect. (E) When displaying an effect image display corresponding to operating a movable body during the development of a production during the execution of a super-reach of the development production format in which the production content develops. (F) It is possible to operate the movable body when a lottery effect (for example, an effect of lottery to determine whether it is a probability change big hit or a non-probability change big hit) is given again after notifying that the big hit display result has been obtained. To display the effect image display. (G) When displaying an effect image display corresponding to operating a movable body during a big hit game state performance. (H) When displaying an effect image display corresponding to operating a movable body during a customer waiting demonstration display that is executed when a game is not being played. It should be noted that at least two of the effect image displays executed in the plurality of types of effect display situations as described above may be different.

[Other examples of production using movable members]
Next, another example of effect using a movable body such as the movable member 321 will be described. The effect described below is executed by the effect control CPU 120. FIG. 47 is a timing chart showing a control example of the effect effect and the movable body combining operation effect in the specific super reach effect.

  As a movable body such as the movable member 321 described above, it is possible to use a coalesceable movable member that includes a plurality of movable members, is in a separated state in a normal state, and can be controlled to operate in a united state in a specific state. Good. The mergeable movable member may be one in which a plurality of movable members are interlocked by drive means (motor, solenoid, etc.) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable members. It may be driven by a driving means (motor, solenoid, etc.).

  Regarding the control example of FIG. 47, description that is the same as that of the control example of FIG. 46 will be omitted, and parts different from the control example of FIG. 46 will be mainly described. FIG. 47A shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable body union effect in the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. FIG. 46(B) shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable body union effect in the story reach effect as shown in FIG. 45.

  The control example of FIG. 47 differs from the control example of FIG. 46 in that instead of the movable body action effect of FIG. 46, a movable body combination action effect is executed.

  In the battle reach production shown in FIG. 47(A), instead of the movable body motion production by the movable member 321 shown in FIG. 44(E) in the battle production as shown in FIG. 44, the coalesceable movable member is changed from the separated state to the united state. The movable body uniting effect that operates in the above manner is executed.

  In the story reach effect shown in FIG. 47(B), instead of the movable body motion effect by the movable member 321 shown in FIG. 45(E) in the story reach effect as shown in FIG. The movable body uniting effect that operates in the state is executed.

  Further, in the story reach effect shown in FIG. 47(B), for example, just before the end of the second half of the story reach effect executed after the message image 54B of the “second half of the story” in FIG. 45(C) is displayed, for example, the effect. In a specific display area of the display device 9, an operation promotion effect of performing an operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the push button 31B such as "press the button" is executed. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B within a predetermined period from the start of the operation promotion effect, or when the predetermined period elapses without the operation within the predetermined period, the above-described movable body combination is performed. The performance is executed.

  The control for executing the movable body union effect in accordance with such an operation promotion effect may be executed immediately before the end of the battle reach image display in the battle reach effect of FIG. 47(A). In this way, the control for executing the movable body combination effect in accordance with the operation promotion effect may be executed at the first video change node in the specific super reach effect. Further, the control for executing the movable body combination effect in accordance with the operation promotion effect may be executed at another image change node such as the second image change node in the specific super reach effect. In addition to the push button 31B, for example, other operation means such as the stick controller 31A may be used as the operation means when the movable body union effect is executed according to the operation of the operation means. In addition to the operation means, the movable body combination effect may be executed in response to the detection of a specific motion of the player by a detection device such as a motion sensor that detects the motion of the player. That is, any effect control may be executed as long as it is effect control for executing the movable body union effect in accordance with the player's operation.

  Further, the control for executing the movable body union effect in accordance with such an operation promotion effect may not be executed. The control for executing the movable body combination effect in accordance with such an operation promotion effect is selected by the predetermined lottery process executed by the effect control CPU 120 at a predetermined rate, and is selected to be executed. It may be executed from time to time.

  When performing a movable body combination effect using the movable body movable member as described above, it is possible to obtain the same effect as when performing the movable body combination effect using the movable member 321 described above. Furthermore, the fun of the presentation can be improved by the uniting operation.

[Change display such as hold display]
Next, a change effect such as a hold display, which can change the display mode of the hold display and the active display, will be described. A change effect such as a hold display is executed by the effect control CPU 120. As the change effect such as the hold display, the hold display and the active display are executed based on the hold storage information, and a plurality of timings during the hold display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target hold information (for example, When a change effect such as hold is executed at any one of (a plurality of timings during hold display and active display), a first specific display mode in which the display type of the change target is different from the normal display mode An example will be described in which the selection ratio of the timing at which the display mode change is executed differs depending on whether the display mode is the second specific display mode.

  In the change effect such as the hold display, when a new hold storage information is generated, as the image of the hold display and the active display, one of the normal display mode, the first specific display mode, and the second specific display mode is selected. An image in any display mode is selected, and the selected image is displayed. For example, as a normal display mode, a general “sphere (circular)” shape display mode, as a first specific display mode, an icon-shaped display mode using “character” (also referred to as a character icon), a second specific mode The display mode is an icon-shaped display mode (also called a character icon) using a “character” made up of “human-shaped characters”.

  In the change effect such as the hold display, when a new hold storage information is newly generated, an image in the normal display mode and an image in the first specific display mode are used as the hold display to appear using a predetermined hold display selection table. Either the image of the second specific display mode is selected. For example, in the first specific display mode and the second specific display mode, the proportion selected when the big hit is set is set higher than when the big hit is not achieved.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. A character icon selection table is shown in FIG. 48(A), and a character selection table is shown in FIG. 48(B).

  In the change effect such as the hold display, the color of the image as described above can be selected for the image in the normal display mode, and the color of the image can be changed by the change effect such as the hold effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 48(A), in the first specific display mode, the image in the normal display mode can be selected from a plurality of colors as described above, and can be changed by holding or the like. The color of the image can change.

  When the first specific display mode is selected as the pending display to appear, as shown in FIG. 48(A), after a character icon (caution display) indicating the word “Caution” is displayed in the display at appearance, , The character icon is a character icon in which the character "Opportunity" is shown as the first change display (an opportunity display), or the character icon in which the character "Extreme heat" is shown as the second change display (intense heat display) Can be changed to. As for the degree of expectation that the result of the variable display based on the corresponding pending storage information becomes the big hit display result, the relationship of caution display<opportunity display<extreme heat display is set.

  When the second specific display mode is selected as the pending display to appear, as shown in FIG. 48(B), a character icon (one-animal display) showing the "one animal" animal character is displayed in the appearance display. After being displayed, the character icon is a character icon (two animals are displayed) in which the first change display is "2 animals", or the second change display is "3" animal characters. It can be changed to a character icon (three animals are displayed). As for the degree of expectation that the variable display result based on the corresponding pending storage information becomes the big hit display result, the relationship of 1 animal display<2 animal display<3 animal display is set.

  FIG. 49 shows a display mode change effect execution timing selection process, a display mode change effect type selection process, and a change mode selection process when the hold display is determined to be a display mode of a character icon or an icon shape such as a character icon. It is various data tables used for the icon effect setting process for executing.

  FIG. 49(A) is a character hold display time change effect timing selection table used when the hold display is determined to be the display mode of the character icon. FIG. 49(B) is a character hold display time change effect timing selection table used when the hold display is determined to be the display mode of the character icon. In FIGS. 49(A) and (B), the random number value MR10 for determining the display mode change effect timing is allocated to the two types of display mode change effect timings, that is, the hold display and the active display.

  49(A) and (B), when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the display mode in the hold display is more than in the active display than in the display mode of the animal character icon. The rate at which change effects are executed is high. On the other hand, when the hold display is in the display mode of the animal character icon, the display mode change effect is executed in the active display than in the hold display, as compared to when the hold display is in the character icon display mode. The percentage is high. As a result, the player is focused on the display type (for example, a display type such as a character icon or an animal character icon) of the change target of the display mode change effect and the timing of the display mode change (for example, a timing during hold display or active display). The interest of the game can be improved with respect to the effect of changing the mode of the hold display.

  Further, regarding the display of the character icon and the display of the animal character icon, as shown in FIGS. 49(E) to (L) described later, the ratio of the actual change of the display mode after the display mode change effect is reserved is Equal when displaying and active displaying. Therefore, when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the proportion of the display mode change effect being executed is higher in the hold display than in the active display, as compared with the display mode of the animal character icon. When the hold display is in the display mode of the animal character icon, the proportion of the display mode change effect in the active display is higher than that in the hold display, as compared with when the hold display is in the display mode of the character icon. Based on high, depending on whether the hold display is displayed as a character icon display or an animal character icon display, the frequency of changing the icon display mode between the hold display and the active display is high. Since they are different, the ratio of selecting whether to change the display mode during the hold display or the active display is different. As a result, regarding the change of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display that are displayed in the shape of an icon, the player can be made to pay attention to the display type of the change target and the timing of the display mode change. The interest of the game can be improved about the change of.

  FIG. 49C is a character hold change effect type selection table used when the hold display is determined to be the display mode of the character icon. As a type of change effect when the hold display by the character icon is executed, the first change effect in which the blue arrow acts on the hold display or the active display and the second change effect in which the red arrow acts on the hold display or the active display The change effect is provided so as to be selectable by allocating the random number value MR11 for selecting the display mode change effect type.

  FIG. 49D is an animal character hold change effect type selection table used when the hold display is determined to be the display mode of the animal character icon. As a type of display mode change effect when the hold display by the animal character icon is executed, a third change effect in which a blue arrow acts on the hold display or the active display, and a red arrow acts on the hold display or the active display The fourth change effect to be performed is provided so that it can be selected by allocating the random number value MR11 for selecting the display mode change effect type.

  FIGS. 49(E) to (H) show the display mode change effect timing and the display mode change effect which are selected and determined based on the data tables of FIGS. 49(A) and 49(B) for the change effect of the hold display by the character icon. It is a change selection table used when selecting and deciding the change mode of the icon display for each combination with the type.

  When it is determined that the first change effect is executed during the hold display, the table of FIG. 49(E) is used. When it is determined that the first change effect is executed during active display, the table in FIG. 49(F) is used. When it is determined that the second change effect is executed during the hold display, the table of FIG. 49(G) is used. When it is determined that the second change effect is executed during active display, the table of FIG. 49(H) is used. When it is determined that the third change effect is executed during the hold display, the table of FIG. 49(I) is used. When it is determined that the third change effect is executed during active display, the table of FIG. 49(J) is used. When it is determined that the fourth change effect is executed during the hold display, the table in FIG. 49(K) is used. When it is determined that the fourth change effect is executed during active display, the table of FIG. 49(L) is used.

  In these change selection tables, the change mode selection is divided into "no change", "opportunity" display, and "extreme heat" display, depending on whether the display result of the variable display is the big hit display result or the lost display result. The random number MR12 for use is allocated at different selection ratios.

  49(E) to (H), "no change" indicates a mode in which the character icon does not change, and "opportunity" display indicates a mode in which the character icon changes to an icon having the character "opportunity". The "hot heat" display indicates that the character icon changes to an icon having the character "hot heat".

  49(E) to (H), when the random number value MR12 for change selection has a big hit display result, "no change <opportunity+extreme heat (changed)", and when there is a loss display result, "change" None> Opportunity + Intense heat (changed)” is allocated by the selection ratio. In addition, in FIGS. 49(E) to (H), the random number value MR12 is selected at the selection ratio of the relationship of “opportunity <extreme heat” when the big hit display result is obtained and “opportunity> intense heat” when the loss display result is obtained. Allocated. As a result, when the character icon changes, the expectation of a big hit display result is higher than when the character icon does not change. In addition, when the character icon changes to “intense heat”, the expectation of a big hit display result is higher than when the character icon changes to “opportunity”.

  Regarding the character icon display, as shown in FIGS. 49(A) and (B), when the display mode change of the character icon is selected in the active display is lower than that in the hold display, but when the big hit display result is obtained. In addition, the ratio of the display mode changes to "intense heat" display, which has a higher expectation level of a big hit than the "opportunity" display, is higher than that in the hold display during the active display. Thereby, the player can be made to pay more attention to the display mode change mode of the icon display based on the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing.

  FIGS. 49(I) to (L) show the display mode change effect timings and the display mode change effects selected and determined by the data tables of FIGS. 49(A) and 49(B) for the display mode change effects of the hold display by the animal character icon. It is a change selection table used when selecting and determining the change mode of the icon display for each combination with the mode change effect type. In these effect selection tables, when there is a big hit display result and when there is a lost display result, the change display is divided into "no change", "2 animals" display, and "3 animals" display. The random number value MR12 for selection is allocated at different selection ratios.

  49(I) to (L), "no change" indicates a mode in which the animal character icon does not change, and "2 animals" display indicates a mode in which the animal character icon changes to an icon of "2 animals". , "3 animals" display indicates that the animal character changes to an icon of "3 animals".

  In FIGS. 49(I) to (L), the random number value MR12 is selected at a selection ratio of "2 <3" when the jackpot display result is obtained and "2>3" when the loss display result is obtained. Allocated. As a result, when the animal character icon changes, the expectation of a big hit display result is higher than when the animal character icon does not change. In addition, when the animal character icon changes to “3”, the expectation of a big hit display result is higher than when the animal character icon changes to “2”.

  As for the animal character icon display, as shown in FIGS. 49(B) and 49(C), the proportion of the change in the display mode of the animal character icon selected during the hold display is lower than that during the active display. At this time, the display mode change to “3 animals” display, which has a higher expectation level of a big hit than the “2 animals” display, is selected more frequently in the hold display than in the active display. This allows the player to further pay attention to the display mode change mode of the icon display based on the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing for the hold display and the active display.

[Movable body motion during round]
As described above, when the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed production symbol that is the normal big hit combination (non-certain variation jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the effect symbol. There may be things to do. Specifically, when the normal big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game, the fixed effect symbol which is the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed at a rate of 100% as a variable display result of the effect symbol. When the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game, the fixed production symbol which is the probability variation jackpot combination at the first ratio (for example, 60%) is stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the effect symbol. Then, it is configured such that the fixed effect symbols that are usually the jackpot combination are stopped and displayed at the second rate (for example, 40%).

  In such a configuration, the effect control CPU 120, as the variable display result of the effect symbol, when the fixed effect symbol which is usually the big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is stopped and displayed, the probability variation control after the big hit game state ends. The effect suggesting whether or not to be performed is executed in the big hit display process (S77), the big hit game process (S78), the big hit end effect process (S79), or the like. In the present embodiment, in the big hit game process (S78), when a predetermined round (for example, the fifth round) is being executed, a round that indicates whether or not the probability variation control is performed after the end of the big hit game state. Medium suggestion performance shall be executed. Among the rounds in the big hit game state, this predetermined round is a normally open round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long. ..

  In this round suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 51B and 51D, the effect effect of superimposing the flame effect image 1010 or the lightning effect image 1020 on the black image 1001 and the movable member 321 are operated. The movable body motion effect is executed in a coordinated manner, and thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 51(f) to (h), the character 1060 performs an action of breaking the rock 1062 with the hammer 1061, and as a result, the rock 1062 cracks. Depending on whether or not the big hit game state is over, a challenge effect for informing whether or not the probability variation control is performed is executed.

  In the in-round suggestive effect, as shown in FIG. 50, the effect effect and the movable body motion effect are executed in a manner that cooperates with one of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2. As an effect effect, what superimposes and displays a flame effect image 1010 on a black image 1001 as shown in FIG. 51(b) is called a flame effect effect, and as shown in FIG. 51(d), it is displayed on a black image 1001. What superimposes and displays the lightning effect image 1020 is called a lightning effect effect.

  When the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot, that is, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game, it is a success mode of notifying the probability variation control in the challenge production (FIG. 51(g)). , It is informed that the probability change control will be performed after the jackpot gaming state ends. When the jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot, that is, when the regular jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, it is a failure mode in which the probability variation control is not notified in the challenge effect (FIG. 51(h)). ), it is notified that the probability variation control is not performed (becomes a low probability state) after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  The production pattern A1 executes the first movable body motion production and also executes the flame effect production as the first effect production, and does not execute the second movable body operation production and the second effect production, but the challenge production. It is a production pattern that shifts to. The effect control CPU 120 selects the effect pattern A1 at a rate of 2% when the big hit type is the probability variation big hit, and selects the effect pattern A1 at a rate of 50% when the big hit type is the non-probability variation big hit. ..

  In the effect pattern A2, the first movable object motion effect is executed, the flame effect effect is executed as the first effect effect, the second movable object operation effect is executed, and the second flame effect effect is effected. After execution, it is an effect pattern that shifts to challenge effect. The effect control CPU 120 selects the effect pattern A2 at a rate of 8% when the big hit type is the probability variation big hit, and selects the effect pattern A2 at a rate of 25% when the big hit type is the non-probability variation big hit. .

  In the effect pattern A3, the first movable effect operation effect is executed, the flame effect effect is executed as the first effect effect, the second movable object operation effect is executed, and the lightning effect effect is effected as the second effect effect. After execution, it is an effect pattern that shifts to challenge effect. The effect control CPU 120 selects the effect pattern A3 at a rate of 25% when the big hit type is the probability variation big hit, and selects the effect pattern A3 at a rate of 1% when the big hit type is the uncertain variation big hit. ..

  The production pattern B1 executes the first movable body motion production, executes the lightning effect production as the first effect production, and does not execute the second movable body operation production and the second effect production, but the challenge production. It is a production pattern that shifts to. The effect control CPU 120 selects the effect pattern B1 at a rate of 25% when the big hit type is the probability variation big hit, and selects the effect pattern B1 at a rate of 16% when the big hit type is the non-probability variation big hit. ..

  In the effect pattern B2, the first movable object motion effect is executed, the lightning effect effect is executed as the first effect effect, the second movable object operation effect is executed, and the second lightning effect effect is executed. After execution, it is an effect pattern that shifts to challenge effect. The effect control CPU 120 selects the effect pattern B2 at a rate of 40% when the big hit type is the probability variation big hit, and selects the effect pattern B2 at a rate of 8% when the type of big hit is the uncertain variation big hit. ..

  When the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed in each of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, A3, B2, B1, It becomes A2 and A1. The expectation level here is calculated, for example, by [probability of probability variation big hit/(probability of probability variation big hit + proportion of non-probability variation big hit)] when the effect is executed in the effect pattern. The effect pattern (A2, A3, B2) in which the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed twice is expected more than the effect pattern (A1, B1) in which the movable object operation effect and the effect effect are executed only once. The degree is high.

  When the effect is executed by the effect pattern (A3, B1, or B2) including the lightning effect effect, the effect is expected more than when the effect is executed by the effect pattern (A1 or A2) that does not include the lightning effect effect. The degree is high. Further, when the first effect effect is the lightning effect effect (B1 or B2), the expectation is higher than when the first effect effect is the flame effect effect (A1, A2, or A3). However, when the first effect effect is a flame effect effect and the second effect effect is a lightning effect effect, that is, when the effect effect is a rising effect, the first effect effect and the second effect effect are both lightning effect effects. Expectations are higher than in the case of production.

  It should be noted that there is no so-called down effect pattern in which the first effect effect is the lightning effect effect and the second effect effect is the flame effect effect. By limiting the effect of such a fall (prohibiting such effect or setting the execution ratio thereof lower than A3), the interest of the effect effect is not lowered.

  Next, an example in which the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed in the effect pattern of A1 or A3 will be described with reference to FIG. When the reach result effect described above is finished, the effect display device 5 executes a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 51(a), thereby performing a display for confirming the stop symbol of the effect symbol, and a variable display. finish. In this example, when the normal big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed effect symbol which is the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the effect symbol, or in the special figure game. When the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the fixed effect symbol which is usually the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the effect symbol.

  In the example of FIG. 51(a), the effect symbol whose symbol number which is not the probability variation symbol is "4" is predetermined in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5R, 5C of "left", "middle", and "right". Are stopped and displayed on the effective line of. In addition, a stop symbol effect is displayed in which a message image 74 in which the character "big hit" is displayed is displayed below the effect symbol. The effect control CPU 120 executes an effect according to the execution of each round in accordance with the control to the big hit game state. For example, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed, and an image 1000 in which the characters "RoundXX" (XX indicates the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state) is displayed in the upper right part of the screen is displayed. To do. Then, the in-round suggestion effect is executed as an effect corresponding to the execution of the fifth round.

  In the first movable body motion effect shown in FIG. 51B, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable member 321 from the tilted position to the standing position (first standing). Then, at the timing when the movable member 321 reaches the standing position (the timing when the standing state is reached), the background image of the image 1000 is changed from the normal background image to the black image 1001, and at the same time, the flame effect image is displayed on the black image 1001. A flame effect effect of displaying 1010 in a superimposed manner is executed.

  When the flame effect effect is continued for a predetermined period while the movable member 321 is in the upright position, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image of the image 1000 from the black image 1001 to the normal background image as shown in FIG. At the same time, the flame effect image 1010 is deleted and the flame effect effect is terminated. Then, when the flame effect effect is finished, the movable member 321 is moved from the standing position to the tilted position (first tilting).

  When A1 is selected as the effect pattern, after the movable member 321 moves to the tilt position (after the first tilt), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the challenge effect. On the other hand, when A3 is selected as the effect pattern, after the movable member 321 is moved to the tilt position (after the first tilt), the second movable body motion effect shown in FIG. The control CPU 120 again moves the movable member 321 from the tilted position to the standing position (second standing position). Then, at the timing when the movable member 321 reaches the standing position (the timing when the standing state is reached), the background image of the image 1000 is changed from the normal background image to the black image 1001, and at the same time, the lightning effect image is displayed on the black image 1001. A lightning effect effect in which 1020 is superimposed is displayed.

  When the lightning effect production is continued for a predetermined period while the movable member 321 is in the upright position, the production control CPU 120 changes the background image of the image 1000 from the black image 1001 to the normal background image as shown in FIG. At the same time, the lightning effect image 1020 is deleted and the lightning effect effect is terminated. Then, at the timing when the lightning effect effect is finished, the movable member 321 is moved again from the standing position to the tilted position (second tilting). Then, after the movable member 321 moves to the tilted position, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the challenge effect.

  When A2 is selected as the effect pattern, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes and displays the flame effect image 1010 on the black image 1001 in the second movable body motion effect shown in FIG. 51(d). The flame effect effect is executed again, the second flame effect effect is ended in FIG. 51(e), and the process moves to the challenge effect.

  As shown in FIG. 51(f), in the challenge effect, first, in the challenge effect, the common effect image is displayed regardless of whether the jackpot type is the probability variation big hit or the non-determination variation big hit.

  This effect image includes an image 1050 in which the characters "Challenge time" are displayed, a message image 1051 in which the characters "Probably change when rocks break" are displayed, and a character 1060. , Hammer 1061 and rock 1062. This reminds the player that "the character 1060 is an effect of trying to crack the rock 1062 with the hammer 1061", and further, "when the rock is cracked, the jackpot type is a definite change jackpot regardless of the stop symbol effect. It is made to recognize to the player.

  When the jackpot type is the probability change jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image of a successful aspect in which the character 1060 succeeds in breaking the rock 1062 with the hammer 1061 as shown in FIG. , A message image 1070 in which the characters "probable change promotion!" As a result, the player grasps that the definite effect symbol, which is usually a combination of big hits, is stopped and displayed in the stop symbol effect, but the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the decided special symbol in the special figure game. ..

  When the jackpot type is uncertain variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 fails to break the rock 1062 by the character 1060 with the hammer 1061 and the hammer 1061 is broken, as shown in FIG. 51(h). While displaying the image of the aspect, the message image 1080 in which the character "Fail!" is displayed is displayed. As a result, the player understands that the normal big hit symbol is also stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, as the fixed effect symbol which is the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed in the stop symbol effect.

  52A to 52C are timing charts showing the execution timing and the execution period of the movable body action effect, the effect effect, and the challenge effect when each of the effect patterns A1 to A3 is selected.

  In any of the effect patterns A1 to A3, when the stop symbol effect in which the effect symbols of the symbol numbers that are not the probability variation symbols are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line at the timing (1), the stop symbol effect is executed. After the big hit display process (S77) is executed at the timing (2), the big hit game process (S78) starts. In the big hit game process (S78), the effect corresponding to each round is executed, and the above-described in-round suggestion effect is executed as the effect corresponding to the fifth round. When the fifth round is started, the flame effect effect is executed when the first standing motion of the movable member 321 is performed at timing (3), and the first tilting motion of the movable member 321 is performed at timing (4). The flame effect production ends when is performed.

  As described above, during the first execution period of the movable body motion effect, the common effect effect is executed in any of the effect patterns A1 to A3. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to grasp which effect pattern is in the execution period of the first movable body motion effect.

  In the case of the effect pattern A1, the movable object action effect is not performed for the second time, and the challenge effect is performed at the timing (7). In the case of the effect pattern A2, the second flame effect effect is executed when the second standing operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (5), and the second tilting of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (6). The second flame effect effect ends when the action is performed. Then, at the timing (7), the challenge effect is entered. In the case of the effect pattern A3, the lightning effect effect is executed when the second standing motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (5), and the second tilting motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (6). When it is called, the lightning effect production ends. Then, at the timing (7), the challenge effect is entered.

  In any case of the effect patterns A1 to A3, the result notification is performed at the timing (8) in the challenge effect, and it is informed that the success state is achieved and the high-accuracy state is reached after the jackpot gaming state is ended. Alternatively, it is informed that it becomes a failure mode and becomes a low probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  In this way, when the effect pattern A3 is selected, different effect effects are produced depending on whether the first movable object motion effect is executed or the second movable object operation effect is executed. Since it is executed, it is possible to diversify the form of the effect in which the movable body action effect and the effect effect are linked, and to improve the interest.

  Further, when the effect pattern A3 is selected, the expectation level, that is, later, as compared with the case where the effect patterns A1 and A2 in which the flame effect effect is executed in the first movable body motion effect is selected, as in the case of A3. There is a high percentage of successful aspects in the executed challenge production. Therefore, the player determines whether or not the second movable body motion effect is to be executed, and when the second movable body motion effect is to be executed, the player can perform the flame effect effect and the lightning effect effect. By paying attention to which one is executed, it is possible to further improve the interest of the effect in which the movable body action effect and the effect effect are linked.

  Further, the effect pattern in which the lightning effect effect is executed has a higher degree of expectation as compared with the effect pattern in which only the flame effect effect is executed, but like the effect pattern A3, the flame effect is generated in the first movable body operation effect. Even if the effect is executed, by providing the effect pattern such that the lightning effect effect is executed in the second movable body operation effect, the flame effect effect is executed in the first movable object operation effect. Even if so, it is possible to expect that the lightning effect effect is executed in the second movable body operation effect without discouraging the player. Further, even when compared with the effect pattern in which the lightning effect effect is executed in the first movable object operation effect, the effect pattern A3 has a higher degree of expectation, so that the flame effect effect is generated in the first movable object operation effect. The player's interest can be sustained when executed.

(Modification 1)
During the execution of the effect effect, the operation promotion effect may be executed in which the operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the push button 31B is performed in the specific display area of the effect display device 9. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B within a predetermined period from the start of the operation promotion effect, the effect control CPU 120 may change the effect effect mode.

  FIG. 53 shows a specific example. The description of FIGS. 53A to 53C is the same as that of FIGS. 51A to 51C and will not be repeated. After the movable member 321 is moved to the tilted position (after the first tilting), the CPU 120 for effect control moves the movable member 321 from the tilted position to the standing position in the second movable body motion effect shown in FIG. 51(i). Move it again (the second standing). Then, at the timing when the movable member 321 reaches the standing position (the timing when the standing state is reached), the background image of the image 1000 is changed to the black image 1001 and, at the same time, the flame effect image 1020 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001. Perform the flame effect production again.

  When the flame effect effect is continued for a predetermined period while the movable member 321 is in the upright position, the effect control CPU 120 pushes the push button 31B on the black image 1001 and the flame effect image 1010 as shown in FIG. 51(j). The operation promotion effect in which the operation promotion image including the image 1090 imitating the above and the message image 1091 in which the characters “press!” are displayed is superimposed is executed.

  This operation promotion image is erased (the operation promotion effect ends) when a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) that has been set in advance without the push button 31B being operated has elapsed from the start of display. When the bush button 31B is operated within the period in which the operation promotion image is displayed, the operation promotion image is erased (the operation promotion effect ends). Then, when the bush button 31B is operated, the effect control CPU 120 selects, as an effect pattern, an effect pattern capable of changing the aspect of the effect effect in accordance with the operation of the player, as shown in FIG. ), the effect image superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 is changed from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020. On the other hand, when the effect pattern that does not change the mode of the effect effect according to the operation of the player is selected as the effect pattern, the effect image superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 is displayed as shown in FIG. 51(l). The flame effect image 1010 remains unchanged.

  FIG. 54(A) shows the execution timing and the execution period of the movable body action effect, the effect effect, and the challenge effect when the effect pattern capable of changing the aspect of the effect effect according to the operation of the player is selected. It is a timing chart.

  The description regarding the timings (1) to (4) is the same as that in FIG. 52, and thus the description is omitted. At the timing (5), the second flame effect effect is executed when the second standing operation of the movable member 321 is performed. Then, the operation promotion image is displayed at the timing (X) within the second flame effect production period. When the operation promotion image is displayed, the effect image displayed on the black image 1001 is changed from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020 in response to the operation of the push button 32B at the timing (Y). Let When the second tilting operation of the movable member 321 is performed at timing (6), the lightning effect effect ends. Then, at the timing (7), the challenge effect is entered.

  As described above, the aspect of the effect effect can be changed according to the operation of the player, so that the interest of the effect effect can be further improved. Further, by changing the flame effect image 1010 having a low expectation to the lightning effect image 1020 having a high expectation in accordance with the operation of the player, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the effect.

  For example, in the effect pattern A2 described above, the operation promotion image is displayed in a superimposed manner on the black image 1001 and the flame effect image 1010 within the period in which the second flame effect effect is being executed. Then, when the push button 31B is operated, the operation promotion image is erased (the operation promotion effect ends), but the effect image superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 remains unchanged as the flame effect image 1010. Performance control shall be performed. Thereby, "a production pattern in which the aspect of the effect production is not changed according to the operation of the player" may be configured.

  Further, in the above-described effect pattern A3, when the second movable body operation effect is executed, initially, as the effect effect, the flame effect image 1010, not the lightning effect image 1020, is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001. Every other time, the operation promotion image is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 and the flame effect image 1010 within the period in which the flame effect image 1010 is displayed. Then, when the push button 31B is operated, the operation promotion image is erased (the operation promotion effect ends), and the effect image superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 changes from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020. The production control is performed so as to Thereby, a "production pattern for changing the mode of effect production according to the operation of the player" may be configured.

  In the example shown in FIG. 54A, when the flame effect effect is changed to the lightning effect effect in response to the operation of the push button 31B, the display of the black image 1001 which has already started is continued without being terminated. Then, only the effect image to be superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 is changed from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020. That is, if the effect effect is composed of the black image 1001 that is the first effect and the effect image that is the second effect, only the aspect of the second effect is changed without changing the aspect of the first effect. As a result, it is possible to give the impression that the mode has changed according to the operation of the player during execution of a series of effects.

(Modification 2)
In the example described above, the movable body motion effect, the effect effect, and the challenge effect are effects that are executed during the execution of the round, and suggest whether or not the probability variation control is performed after the jackpot gaming state ends. , Not limited to such a form, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. As the reach effect executed when the effect symbol is variably displayed, the movable body operation effect, the effect effect, and the challenge effect are executed, and whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled by these effect patterns and effect modes. You may make it suggest.

  The effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2 described above are applied as effect patterns of the movable body motion effect and the effect effect executed in the reach state. That is, when the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are executed as the reach effect in each effect pattern of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, A3, in the order in which the jackpot gaming state is controlled at a high ratio. B2, B1, A2, A1.

  In FIG. 54(B), control examples of the effect effect, the movable object effect, and the challenge effect as the reach effect are shown. Between the start (11) of the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) and the time (12) when the reach state occurs, the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect mode of the normal variable display as shown in FIG. 44(A). Is performed on the effect display device 5.

  When the reach state occurs at the timing (12) on the effect display device 5, the reach effect is entered. In the reach effect, the flame effect effect is executed when the first standing motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (13), and the flame effect effect is performed when the first tilting operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (14). The effect effect ends (example of effect patterns A1 to A3).

  In the case of the effect pattern A1, the challenge effect is shifted to at the timing (17) without the second movable body motion effect being performed thereafter. In the case of the effect pattern A2, the second flame effect effect is executed when the second standing operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (15), and the second tilting of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (16). The second flame effect effect ends when the operation is performed. Then, at a timing (17), the challenge effect is entered. In the case of the effect pattern A3 illustrated in FIG. 54B, the lightning effect effect is executed when the second standing operation of the movable member 321 is performed at timing (15), and the movable member 321 is performed at timing (16). When the second tilting movement is performed, the lightning effect effect ends. Then, at a timing (17), the challenge effect is entered.

  Then, when it is determined that the fixed production design that is a combination of big hits is stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the production design, it becomes a success mode at the timing (18) in the challenge production, and as a result of the variation display. It is notified that the big hit game state will be controlled. When it is determined that the fixed effect design that is the reach-miss combination is stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the effect design, the challenge effect becomes the failure mode at the timing (18), and the big hit game state may not be controlled. Be informed. In this way, the image of the reach result effect is displayed on the effect display device 5 at the timing (18), so that the reach result is notified. After that, when the reach result production ends, at the timing (19), the production display device 5 executes the stop symbol production as shown in FIG. At the same time, the variable display ends.

(Other modifications)
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the movable body motion effect related to the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2 is an effect of moving the movable member 321 from the tilted position (first position) to the standing position (second position). As described above, the gaming machine is not limited to such a form, the gaming machine has a plurality of movable members, and each movable member is moved by moving each movable member from the corresponding first position to the corresponding second position. In a state in which the movable members are present at the respective second positions, the movable body united motion effect in which a specific form (united form) is formed by assembling the movable members may be executed. With the completion of the movable body motion effect, each movable member moves from the corresponding second position to the first position, whereby the specific form (combined form) is released. The movable body combination operation effect will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 47.

  In addition, the movable body motion effect may be an effect in which the form of the movable member changes, or an effect in which a predetermined operation, for example, a rotation mode operation is performed without changing the position of the movable member. For example, the movable body motion effect is an effect in which the movable member changes to an expansion/contraction mode, an effect to change to an open/closed mode, an effect to change to an expansion/contraction mode, or the movable member changes to another accessory (for example, The effect may be combined with an accessory that is fixed on the game board surface and does not operate.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the effect associated with the movable body action effect is the effect effect in which the effect image is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 in the effect display device 5 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect linked with the movable body action effect may be an effect of causing the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the board side LEDs 9d, 9e, or the light emitting unit 321A of the movable member 321 to emit light in a specific mode. For example, in the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, instead of the "flame effect effect", the "top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the board side LEDs 9d, 9e, or the light emitting section 321A is set to the first emission color (for example, "Blue light emission effect" is executed, and instead of the "lightning effect effect", the "top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the board side LEDs 9d, 9e, or the light emitting section 321A is emitted in the second emission color (for example, red). It is advisable to execute "Production to emit light."

  Further, the effect linked with the movable body action effect may be an effect of outputting a specific sound (a specific sound effect or a specific music piece) from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, in the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, instead of the "flame effect effect", "an effect to output the first specific sound (for example, a low-tone low-volume sound effect) from the speakers 8L and 8R" is executed. Instead of the "lightning effect effect", it is preferable to execute "an effect that causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output a second specific sound (for example, a high-volume sound effect).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, after the movable body motion effect and the effect effect that is executed in cooperation with the movable object operation effect, the challenge effect is performed on the effect display device 5, so that the predetermined state (probably changed state or jackpot gaming state) is achieved. Although it is configured to notify whether or not the control is performed, the notification effect that notifies whether or not the predetermined state is achieved is not limited to such a form, and the notification effect that is performed in the movable body operation effect that was previously executed. It may be an effect of notifying whether or not a predetermined state is achieved, depending on whether or not the movable member 321 or a movable member different from this is operated.

  For example, when notifying that the predetermined state (probably changed state or big hit game state) is reached after the production of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2 is finished, the movable member 321 is moved from the tilted position to the standing position. At the same time, a special image different from the flame effect image 1010 and the lightning effect image 1020 may be superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the movable body motion effect is executed a plurality of times like the effect patterns A2, A3, and B2, the first effect is generated when the first movable body motion effect is completed. An example in which both the black image 1001 and the effect image that is the second effect are erased and the normal background image is temporarily returned has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, when the first moving object action effect is finished, the first effect image is erased, while the black image 1001 does not continuously return to the normal background image, and the second moving object action effect is not returned. When is executed, the second effect image may be superimposed and displayed on the continuing black image 1001. With such a configuration, the player expects that the second movable body motion effect is executed because the black image 1001 continues even after the first movable body motion effect is completed. can do.

  Further, in the case of such a form, in the effect pattern (A1 and B1) in which the movable body motion effect is executed only once, the first movable body motion effect is finished and is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001. The black image 1001 may be continued for a predetermined period (for example, until the challenge effect is created) even after the effect image that has been deleted is deleted. By doing so, the interest of the player can be maintained for a predetermined period even after the end of the first movable body motion effect.

  In addition, before the first movable body motion effect is executed, the black image 1001 as the first effect is displayed in advance, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the movable member 321 is in an upright state). Alternatively, the first effect image may be superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001. In this way, the effect image may be displayed within the display period of the black image 1001 (the second effect is executed within the execution period of the first effect).

  Further, when the first movable body motion effect is finished, both the black image 1001 and the first effect image are not continuously returned to the normal background image, and the second movable body motion effect is executed. In this case, the effect image superimposed and displayed on the continuing black image 1001 may be changed from the first effect image to the second effect image.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the period in which the movable member 321 is in the upright state and the period in which the effect image is displayed are the same has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the movable member 321 is tilted. The effect image may be displayed within the movement period in which the movable member 321 moves from the position to the standing position or before the movement period, and the movement member 321 moves in the moving period from the standing position to the tilted position or the movement thereof. The display of the effect image may be ended after the period. “The effect effect is executed in accordance with the operation of the movable member 321” means that “the movable member 321 starts to move from the tilted position to the standing position and then stands up, and further moves from the standing position to the tilted position. It suffices that at least a part of [Period until end] and at least a part of [Period during which the effect image is displayed] overlap.

  In the above-described embodiment, the movable body motion effect and the effect effect are linked with each other to suggest whether or not the probability variation control is performed after the jackpot gaming state is over, or the variation display of the effect symbol is ended. It was suggested that whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled after the display result is derived and displayed, but it is not limited to such a form, and whether or not a special reach effect is performed is suggested. The variable display (starting condition is not satisfied but the starting condition is not satisfied) indicates that the variable display (held special figure game) is controlled to the jackpot gaming state ( It may be a so-called look-ahead notice production).

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As in the battle reach effect shown in FIG. 44 and FIG. 46(A) and the story reach effect shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. Depending on which kind of effect display is performed at one time, an effect effect display in which the effect image is superimposed and displayed on the black image and an effect effect display in which the effect image is superimposed and displayed on the effect image Since it is possible to display the effect effect display in a different mode, it is possible to enhance the effect effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display unit are linked.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 44(E) and FIG. 46(A), a specific type of effect display such as a battle reach effect in which a movable object effect that moves a movable object such as the movable member 321 is executed is executed. At this time, the effect of displaying the effect effect display of the specific mode such as the particle effect image 71 of FIGS. 44D and 44E on the specific type effect display such as the display of the victory effect image is executed. Since it is possible, it is possible to link the effect display of the specific type in which the effect of the movable body is executed and the effect display of the effect on the display means such as the effect display device 5. It is possible to further enhance the effect effect in which the operation and the effect effect display of the display unit are linked.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 45(E) and FIG. 46(B), a specific type of effect display such as story reach effect in which a movable object effect for operating a movable object such as the movable member 321 is executed is executed. At this time, a specific effect display such as the flame effect image 73 of FIGS. 45D and 45E is displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 such as the black image 72. Since it is possible to execute the effect to be superimposedly displayed on the display, it is possible to link the predetermined effect of the predetermined type in which the movable object effect is executed with the effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 5. In addition, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game by emphasizing the movable body effect.

  (4) When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable body, like the initial operation in the movable member initialization process of step S51B of FIG. 37, and step S51A of FIG. 37. , The running-in operation of moving the movable body is performed, as in the operation in the running-in process of the movable member in FIG. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the movement of the movable body from being unaccustomed to affecting the movement of the movable body. As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable body from not operating properly.

  (5) As shown in [Change effect such as hold display], as shown in FIGS. 49(A) and (B), the character icon display has a high change effect execution rate during the hold display, and the animal character icon display is active display. The change production execution ratio is high. Then, as shown in FIGS. 49(E) to 49(L), the rate at which the display mode is actually changed at the time of executing the change effect is the same during the hold display and during the active display. Therefore, depending on whether it is the character icon display or the animal character icon display, the frequency with which the display mode of the icon changes differs depending on whether the display is on hold or active. Since the ratio of selecting which of the display modes is changed is different, the mode of the display mode change of the icon display is determined by the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing for the hold display and the active display. The player can be made to pay more attention to, and the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the change in the mode of the hold display.

The gaming machine described above also has the following characteristic configuration.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine),
A movable object (for example, the movable member 321) that is movable to a standby position (for example, the first position shown in FIGS. 29 and 30) and an advance position (for example, the second position shown in FIGS. 29 and 30),
When the gaming machine is started, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object (for example, an initial operation in the movable member initialization process of step S51B in FIG. 37, an initial operation) and the movable object And a control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for performing a running-in operation (for example, step S51A of FIG. 37, an operation in the moving-member running-in processing of FIG. 39, also referred to as a short initial operation).

  With such a configuration, the confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object and the running-in operation of moving the movable object are executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the movement of the movable object from being unfamiliar and affecting the movement of the movable object. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing that the movable object does not work well.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
If an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object in the running-in operation, an error processing unit (for example, step S513 and step S517 in FIG. 39) that performs error processing (for example, notification of abnormality) is further provided.

  With such a configuration, when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object by the running-in operation, error processing is executed. As a result, it is possible to execute the process corresponding to the state in which the movable object does not operate normally.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The control means executes the running-in operation before the confirmation operation (see, for example, FIG. 37).

  With such a configuration, the break-in operation is executed before the confirmation operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable object from not operating properly in the confirmation operation.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
When an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object in the running-in operation, the control unit prohibits execution of the checking operation (for example, until the notification stop operation is performed in steps S514 and S518 in FIG. 39). , The movable member initialization process of step S51B of FIG. 37 is not executed).

  With such a configuration, when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object during the running-in operation, execution of the checking operation is prohibited. As a result, it is possible to suppress the confirmation operation from being performed while the movable object is not operating normally.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The movable object is moved to the advanced position by different power sources during the game and during the running-in operation.

  According to such a configuration, the movable object is moved to the advanced position by different power sources during the game and during the running-in operation. As a result, the running-in operation can be executed with a suitable power source.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The movable object is an elastic body (for example, a tension spring 323. It may be another elastic body such as a spiral spring, a leaf spring, or a rubber) during a game, and is moved from the elastic body during the running-in operation. A powerful motor (for example, the second effect motor 330) is used as a power source to move to the advance position.

  With such a configuration, a motor having a stronger breaking-in action than the elastic body is used as the power source of the movable object. As a result, it is possible to more reliably move the movable object to the advanced position during the break-in operation.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The movable object includes an electric cable (for example, a cable 361) that bends and stretches as the movable object moves,
The running-in operation is an operation in which the movable object is moved to bend and stretch the electric cable to break it in.

  According to such a configuration, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object and a running-in operation of moving the movable object to bend and stretch the electric cable to make the electric cable run in are performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movement of the electric cable from being unfamiliar and affecting the movement of the movable object. As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable object from not operating properly.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
The electric cable is provided near an object that generates heat (for example, the LCD of the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, and the second effect motor 330).

  With such a configuration, the electric cable becomes more flexible due to heat. As a result, the movable object can be moved more reliably.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the break-in operation is an operation of moving the movable object to bend and stretch the electric cable to break it in. However, the present invention is not limited to this, when the movable object is configured to move along the rail, when the movable object is configured to move by a ball screw or a linear guide, and when the movable object is a slide bearing. When a bearing such as a metal bearing or a resin bearing is configured to perform an operation such as rotation, the operation may be performed by moving the lubricant such as oil or grease so that the lubricant is familiar. Further, when the movable object has a sliding portion such as rotation or linear movement, it may be an operation of moving the fixing of the sliding portion to make it smooth and acclimate.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the break-in operation is performed at startup. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the break-in operation may be periodically performed during a demonstration in which a game is not performed after the activation. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the movable object from not operating properly during the game.

  (11) The cable 361 according to the above-described embodiment supplies power to the LED. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and supplies electric power or a control signal to other electric parts (for example, an actuator such as a motor or solenoid that moves a movable object or a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) that displays an image). May be

  (12) The cable 361 may be a flexible flat cable, a flat cable in which a plurality of covered wires are arranged and fused, a single wire, a twisted wire, or a twisted wire. It may be a pair of lines.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the running-in operation and the checking operation are performed separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the running-in operation and the checking operation may be executed as a series of operations.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the initial position of the movable object is detected in the confirmation operation. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the initial position of the movable object may be detected during the running-in operation. In addition to the running-in operation and the checking operation, the initial position of the movable object may be detected.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention is applicable even if there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of balls used for the game is subtracted, while the number of balls used for the game is added, while the number of balls that are circulated inside and lent out according to the player's lending request and the number of prize balls given according to the prize are added. The present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that is stored and stored. It should be noted that since points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed game machines, these given points and points correspond to the game value. It can also be applied to slot machines.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol which is the variable display result, and then the final stop symbol. Although it is designed to be stopped and displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the variable display of plural kinds of special symbols without including the final stop symbol which is the variable display result, the final stop symbol is stopped. It may be displayed. That is, the final stop symbol which is the variable display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, one change is made at the start of the change. Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before and after the reach such as presence/absence of pseudo-relation and presence/absence of sliding effect (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the change time and change mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first case if the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of (after 2 stop) or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. May be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command.

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to the case where the ratio is different because of the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. It is a concept including a relationship in which the ratio is different due to the relationship of A:B=100%:0% (that is, one allocation is 100% and the other allocation is 0%).

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the production control board 12, the sound control board 13, the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control boards 16C to 16F, and the like are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. However, a circuit for controlling the effect device may be mounted on one board. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 5 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (a movable body, a light emitter, a speaker, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, a 2nd production|generation control board.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 directly sends the command to the effect control microcomputer, but the game control microcomputer 100 sends the effect control command to another board. However, it may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer in the effect control board 12 via another board. In that case, the command may simply be passed on another board, or the control relating to the movable body, the light-emitting body, the speaker, etc. may be executed, and the received command may be directly or, for example, a simplified command. It may be changed and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer that controls the effect display device 5. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer performs display control according to the received command, similarly to the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment. It can be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, there is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit as a big hit type, and based on the fact that it was decided as a probability variation big hit as a big hit type, the gaming machine controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game was shown. , But is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region provided therein (the probability variable region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls are provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probable state after the end.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 side performs the display result (whether it is a big hit or not) and the winning determination of the variation pattern type (prefetch determination), and a command (symbol) indicating the determination result of the winning. (Specified command, variation category command) is transmitted, and the effect control microcomputer side executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the command indicating the winning determination result, but this is not the only option. For example, the effect control microcomputer may be configured to perform a winning determination (prefetch determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a command that specifies only the value of the random number extracted when the start winning is generated, and the random numbers specified by these commands are on the production control microcomputer side. The winning determination (prefetch determination) may be performed based on the value of.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are examples in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 5 Performance display device 100 Game control microcomputer 102 RAM
120 CPU for production control
321 Movable member

Claims (2)

Control means for controlling the electrical components,
In response to a control signal by a serial communication method from said control means, and an output means for outputting a specific signal for driving the electrical component,
The output means is
It is possible to output the input control signal to other output means,
The output state when the input control signal is output to the other output means is a first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined mode, and a second output in which the waveform rises in a mode more gently changed than the first output state. and the state, can be set to any of the output state of,
It has a stop function to stop the output of the specific signal after the lapse of a predetermined period from the input of the control signal,
It is possible to enable or disable the stop function,
Having a plurality of output terminals for outputting a specific signal,
The other output means is provided in the same substrate as the output means,
The output means is set to a second output state,
An unused terminal of the plurality of output terminals is connected to a reference potential. Control means for controlling the electrical components,
In response to a control signal by a serial communication method from said control means, and an output means for outputting a specific signal for driving the electrical component,
The output means is
It is possible to output the input control signal to other output means,
The output state when the input control signal is output to the other output means is a first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined mode, and a second output in which the waveform rises in a mode more gently changed than the first output state. and the state, can be set to any of the output state of,
It has a stop function to stop the output of the specific signal after the lapse of a predetermined period from the input of the control signal,
It is possible to enable or disable the stop function,
Having a plurality of output terminals for outputting a specific signal,
The other output means is provided on another board connected through a wiring member to the board on which the output means is provided,
The output means is set to a first output state,
An unused terminal of the plurality of output terminals is connected to a reference potential.