JP2003164563A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine in which the amusement of a game can be improved. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine is provided with a control means which controls a game by which a plurality of kinds of patterns can be vary-displayed in connection with starting operation and a prize-winning result mode can be established by stop operation. The machine is also provided with an operation part to be operated by a player or a vibrator in the neighborhood of the operation part. The control means is provided with a vibrator control means for vibrate-controlling the vibrator in connection with establishment of a prescribed condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a slot machine such as a pachi-slot gaming machine, for example, in connection with operating a start lever, whether or not one of winning flags corresponding to each of a plurality of types of winning is established. When a lottery for deciding is carried out and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, and if any winning flag is established as a result of the lottery,
Depending on how the timing of the stop operation of the symbols is changed, a game can be executed in which a winning result mode constituted by the symbols corresponding to the winning flag can be established. Also,
When one of the winning result modes is established in this game, a predetermined game value (for example, payout of medals based on the establishment of each winning result mode or a big game) is given to the player according to the type of the winning result mode. Opportunity to obtain a large number of medals such as bonuses and regular bonuses). At this time, in order to enhance the enjoyment of the game, various effects are performed by, for example, turning on a lamp or sounding a sound effect from a speaker.

[0003]

However, turning on a lamp or sounding a sound effect is already commonplace, and it is difficult to obtain the interest of the game by itself.
A new production is desired to enhance the interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game.

[0005]

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 relates to a start operation,
In a slot machine provided with a control means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and controlling a game in which a winning result mode can be established by a stop operation, an operating section operated by a player, or the vicinity of the operating section It is characterized in that the control means comprises a vibrating device control means for vibrating and controlling the vibrating device in association with establishment of a predetermined condition.

Here, the variable display includes, for example, rotating a plurality of reels (for example, three) around which a plurality of kinds of symbols are written around the respective axes, but not limited to this, for example, Alternatively, a liquid crystal display device or a cathode ray tube display device may be used. The winning result mode is established by stopping the symbols in a predetermined combination mode as a result of the variable display on the activated line formed over each reel. Specifically, for example, it is established by stopping in a state in which the symbols corresponding to any of a plurality of types of winnings are set. In addition, winning is, for example,
There are multiple types such as a big bonus prize, a regular bonus prize, a small role prize, a replay prize (re-game prize), and the like. As the operation unit, for example, a medal insertion slot for inserting medals, a max bet button and a 1 bet button for betting medals, a start lever for starting a game, a variable display of symbols to be stopped and displayed A stop button etc. for making it be mentioned.
Further, the vicinity of the operation unit is, for example, an operation panel (at least a part of the operation unit is provided). As the vibration device, for example, a device that vibrates by rotating an eccentric weight with a small motor, or an electromagnet and a permanent magnet that are attracted by switching on and off the power supply of an electromagnet that is opposed to the permanent magnet in an approaching state. One that can vibrate by repeating repulsion can be mentioned, but the other is that it can vibrate. The predetermined condition is, for example, that a winning stop mode or a winning flag of a win, which is advantageous to a player such as a big bonus win or a regular bonus win, is established, or a medal jam of a medal supplied to a slot machine or an overpayment of medals. It is established by the occurrence of an error, the payout of medals, and the like.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an operating unit operated by the player or a vibrating device provided in the vicinity of the operating unit is provided, and the vibrating device is vibration-controlled in connection with the establishment of a predetermined condition. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner by vibrating that the predetermined condition is satisfied. In addition, the game becomes more innovative than ever, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, the control means establishes one of a plurality of winning flags corresponding to a plurality of types of winning associated with a start operation. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, and if any of the winning flags is established as a result of the lottery, the winning result corresponding to the winning flag depends on the timing of the stop operation. The control of the game that can stop the symbols forming the mode is performed, and the vibrating device control means vibrates and controls the vibrating device at a predetermined rate when a specific winning flag is established.

Here, in "performing a lottery in connection with a start operation", for example, "a random number is extracted at the timing of the start operation, and the extracted random number is compared with a preset judgment value to win a prize. `` Determining whether to establish a flag or not '', or "A random number is extracted at the timing when the reel starts to rotate, and whether the winning flag is established by comparing the extracted random number with a preset determination value. "Determining whether or not" is included. In addition, the specific winning flag is a flag corresponding to a winning particularly advantageous to the player, such as a big bonus winning or a regular bonus winning.

According to the second aspect of the invention, when the specific winning flag is established, the vibrating device is controlled to vibrate at a predetermined rate. Therefore, the player is notified by vibration of the establishment of the specific winning flag. be able to. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to a third aspect of the invention, in the slot machine according to the first or second aspect, the vibrating device includes a stop button vibrating device for vibrating a stop button for stopping variable display of symbols. , The vibration device control means, when the winning flag is established,
The stop button vibrating device is vibrated at a predetermined rate in relation to the stop button being continuously pressed for a predetermined period.

According to the third aspect of the invention, the vibrating device includes a stop button vibrating device for vibrating the stop button for stopping the variable display of the symbols, and when the winning flag is established, Since the stop button vibrating device is vibrated at a predetermined rate in association with the stop button being continuously pressed for a predetermined period, the player can recognize by vibrating that the winning flag is established. Therefore, even a game beginner can easily determine whether or not the winning flag is established.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any of the first to third aspects, a vibrating portion indicating means for clearly indicating a vibrating portion where the vibrating device vibrates is provided.

Here, the indication of the vibrating portion is, for example, a notation indicating that the vibrating portion vibrates (for example, notation as "VIBE").
By adding.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, since the vibrating portion where the vibrating device vibrates is clearly indicated, the player can recognize the vibrating portion.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any of the first to fourth aspects, the vibrating device is provided at a plurality of positions, and the control means vibrates one of the vibrating devices. It is characterized by comprising a vibration point notification means for selecting a device and notifying a vibration point by the selected vibration device at a predetermined ratio.

Here, the vibrating device to be selected may be any one of a plurality of vibrating devices or may be a plurality of vibrating devices. Further, the vibration location is notified by, for example, displaying the vibration location (name or image) on a display device, turning on a light emitting member (lamp, etc.) of the vibration location, or notifying the vibration location by voice. To do.

According to the invention described in claim 5, the vibrating device is provided at a plurality of positions, one of the vibrating devices is selected, and the vibrating part by the selected vibrating device is notified at a predetermined ratio. Therefore, the vibrating vibration device can be recognized by the player.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, a plurality of the operating portions are provided, a vibration device is provided corresponding to each operating portion, and the vibration device control is performed. The means is characterized by including operation-order vibration control means for vibrating the vibrating device corresponding to each operation portion based on a predetermined operation order.

Here, the predetermined operation sequence is, for example, the stop operation sequence of the stop button for stopping the variable display of the symbols. Specifically, for example, the winning result mode is determined according to the stop operation sequence of each reel. An example of the stop order is that a winning result mode can be established during an AT (assist time) of a type that can be established.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of operating portions are provided, and a vibration device is provided corresponding to each operating portion,
Since the vibrating device corresponding to each operation unit is vibrated based on the predetermined operation sequence, the player can be informed of the operation sequence by the vibration. Therefore, the player can operate surely without making a mistake in the operation order.

The invention according to claim 7 is, in the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, provided with a variable display device capable of cyclically variably displaying a series of symbol strings consisting of plural kinds of symbols, The vibrating device control means is characterized by including a one-cycle interval vibration control means for vibrating the vibrating device at intervals where the symbol row makes one round.

According to the invention of claim 7, a variable display device is provided which is capable of cyclically variably displaying a series of symbols consisting of a plurality of types of symbols, and the vibrating device is vibrated at intervals of one round of the symbols. The vibration allows the player to experience the interval at which the symbol row makes one round. Thereby, for example, based on the timing and the arrangement of the symbols, the player can specify the stop timing of the symbol to be stopped, and can easily perform the stop operation (pushing). Further, for example, when the symbols constituting the winning result mode corresponding to the established winning flag, for example, when controlling the vibration of the vibration device at the timing of passing the display area, the timing of the pressing can be notified, It will be even easier.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the vibrating device control means includes a vibrating intensity changing means for changing a vibrating intensity of the vibrating device. It has a feature.

Here, the vibration intensity may be changed, for example, by providing a plurality of vibrating devices and changing the number of vibrating devices to vibrate, or by changing the vibration speed (frequency) per vibrating device. You can also do it. Moreover, you may combine these.

According to the eighth aspect of the invention, since the vibration intensity of the vibration device is changed, it is possible to provide a variety of effects by vibration. As a result, the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any of the first to eighth aspects, a production display device for producing a game is provided, and the production display device corresponds to vibration of the vibrating device. It is characterized in that a predetermined display is performed.

Here, the predetermined display means, for example, when the production display device is a mechanical display device using a reel, a reel vibration display performed by vibrating the reel and an image of the production display device are displayed. It is a display that seems to vibrate.

According to the invention of claim 9, the production display device for producing the game is provided, and the production display device performs a predetermined display in response to the vibration of the vibrating device, so that the production effect of the game is further enhanced. Can be increased. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, the vibrating device causes stop button vibration for vibrating a stop button for stopping variable display of symbols. Including the device,
The vibrating device control means is characterized by vibrating and controlling the stop button vibrating device during a period in which the symbol can be stopped.

According to the tenth aspect of the invention, the vibrating device includes a stop button vibrating device for vibrating the stop button for stopping the variable display of the symbol, and the stop button is activated during the period in which the symbol can be stopped. Since the vibration device controls the vibration, the player can easily feel the vibration with the hand touching the stop button when the variable display of the symbols is stopped. Therefore, the effect effect of the game can be further enhanced.

The invention according to claim 11 is the invention according to claims 1 to 10.
In the slot machine according to any one of 1 to 3, the operation section includes a start lever for performing the start operation, and the start lever includes a cylindrical operation shaft portion and a tip end of the operation shaft portion that is a ball. An operating tip portion formed in a shape is provided, and the vibrating device is provided inside the operating tip portion.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the operation portion includes a start lever for performing a start operation, and the start lever includes a cylindrical operation shaft portion and a spherical tip end of the operation shaft portion. With the operation tip portion formed in a shape, and the vibrating device is provided inside the operation tip portion, vibration can be transmitted to the hand touching the start lever at the time of the start operation of variable display of the symbols. . Therefore, the player can feel the vibration by hand.

The invention according to claim 12 is the invention according to claims 1 to 11.
In the slot machine according to any one of the above items, a saucer vibrating device is further provided in a saucer capable of storing a game medium, and the vibrating device control means can further control vibration of the saucer vibrating device.

Here, examples of the game medium include medals and game balls.

According to the twelfth aspect of the invention, since the saucer vibrating device is further provided on the saucer capable of storing the game medium, and the saucer vibrating device can be further controlled in vibration, the player is provided in front of the slot machine. Vibrations can be transmitted to the player's legs that are in contact with each other when sitting in a chair. Therefore, the player's foot, which is in constant contact with the saucer, can always feel the vibration. Further, the game medium paid out to the tray can be efficiently leveled by the vibration, and the game medium can be efficiently stored in the tray.

[0037]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment describes a pachi-slot gaming machine as a suitable example of the slot machine according to the present invention.

[First Embodiment] In the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of FIG. 1, various devices are provided inside a box-shaped machine frame (not shown) whose front surface is open, and at the front of the machine frame,
The front door 2 is roughly configured by being opened and closed in a single-opening type.

A transparent display window 5 through which the rear can be seen is formed in the center of the upper part of the front surface of the front door 2, and a variable display device (not shown) is arranged behind the display window 5. The variable display section 20 of the display device is visible through the display window 5. The variable display unit 20 of the variable display device includes a plurality of (for example, three) reels that are independently rotatable,
That is, the first reel 20a, the second reel 20b, and the third reel 20c are provided. These reels 20a
Symbols (e.g., a symbol sequence for 21 frames) made up of a plurality of types of symbols are written in the symbols 20 to 20c, respectively. Then, among the symbols in these symbol arrays, a predetermined number of consecutive symbols (for example, three) are each reel 20a to 20a.
Each c is visible through the display window 5.

Further, the variable display device includes reels 20a-2.
The reel drive unit 40 (FIG. 2) for independently rotating and stopping the rotation of 0c is provided. The reel drive section 40 operates under the control of a game control device (control means) 50 described later, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of stepping motors corresponding to each reel. By rotating the reels 20a to 20c independently by the reel drive unit 40, a plurality of types of symbols can be displayed on the display window 5.
It is designed to move at high speed (circularly variable display) so as to circulate from top to bottom in the back.

Further, after the variable display is started, the reel drive unit 40 drives the reels 20a-20 (based on the stop operation of reel stop buttons 14a, 14b, 14c described later).
By stopping all of c, three symbols are displayed vertically and three columns are laterally displayed so that nine symbols for convenience are displayed in the stopped state on the variable display section 20. A plurality of active lines are set on the variable display section 20. Then, on any of the activated lines, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination mode corresponding to any of a plurality of types of prizes set, so that the winning result mode is established, and a predetermined number of winning result modes are established. It is designed to pay out medals.

An operation panel 19 is arranged in the horizontal direction at a substantially central portion of the front door 2 in the vertical direction. The operation panel 19 is formed of a vertical surface that is formed substantially vertically and a horizontal surface that extends substantially horizontally from the upper end of the vertical surface to the back side. The operation panel 19 includes at least a part of an operation unit operated by the player. Here, the operation unit is configured to include a medal slot 6, a max bet button 9, a bet button 10, a start lever 13, reel stop buttons (stop buttons) 14a to 14c, and the like. The operation panel 19 includes a medal slot 6, a max bet button 9, a bet button 10, and reel stop buttons 14a to 14c.

Of these, the medal insertion slot 6 is for inserting medals, and is arranged, for example, on the rightmost portion of the horizontal surface of the operation panel 19. The max bet button 9 is used to place a bet on a limited number of medals (for example, three) out of credited medals. For example, the max bet button 9 is arranged on the leftmost part of the horizontal plane of the operation panel 19. ing. Also, the 1 bet button 10 is
This is for betting one credited medal at a time, and is arranged, for example, next to the max bet button 9 (for example, on the right side). Also, the start lever 13 for starting the game (performing the start operation) is
The bet buttons 9 and 10 are provided below, but specifically, they are provided, for example, near the outside of the vertical plane of the operation panel 9. Further, reel stop buttons, that is, the first reel stop button 14a, the second reel stop button 14b, and the third reel stop button 14c.
Is to correspond to the reels 20a to 20c in a one-to-one correspondence and to stop the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c respectively to stop and display the symbols. For example, the vertical plane of the operation panel 19 (start lever (Right side of 13)
The first to third reel stop buttons 14a to 1
4c are arranged at predetermined intervals from the left in order. The rightmost third reel stop button 14c is also arranged on the left side of the medal slot 6, for example. In addition,
The reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are made of, for example, colored semitransparent resin. Then, behind the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, an operation information lamp for notifying by lighting that each of the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, that is, , A first operation information lamp 140a, a second operation information lamp 140b, and a third operation information lamp 140c (FIG. 2) are provided.

Further, on the operation panel 19, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, a first vibrating device 210 and a second vibrating device 220 are provided.
And are provided. These first and second vibrating devices 21
0 and 220 are provided with a predetermined space left and right, and the first vibrating device 210 includes, for example, the first reel stop button 14a, the start lever 13, the bet button 9,
It is provided at an intermediate position with respect to 10. Therefore, when operating these bet buttons 9, 10, etc., it is easy for the hand to touch.
On the other hand, the second vibrating device 220 is provided at an intermediate position between the medal insertion slot 6 and the third reel stop button 14c. Therefore, it is easy for the hand to touch when operating the medal slot 6 and the like. In addition, each of the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 is provided inside the first and second projecting portions 211 and 221 (constituting a vibrating portion to be described later) that is projectingly formed on the front side of the operation panel 19. It is provided. Each protrusion 21
The reference numerals 1 and 221 are made of, for example, colored translucent resin. Furthermore, in order to clearly show that the first and second vibrating devices 210, 220 vibrate on the surface of each protrusion 211, 221 in order to clearly show the vibrating point.
It is written as "E". Here, the notation of "VIBE" is applied as a vibrating point specifying means. In addition, the first and second protrusions are provided at the inner side of the protrusions 211 and 221.
First and second vibration information lamps (not shown) whose lighting is controlled in synchronization with the vibration control of the vibration devices 210 and 220 are provided. Here, the first and second vibration information lamps constitute a vibration point notification means.

In addition, on the front surface of the front door 2, for example, at a position higher than the display window 5, there is formed an effect display section 4 for displaying an effect related to the game such as a notice.
The effect display unit 4 is, for example, a transparent display window, and is configured to perform an effect display by changing the display state of the effect display device 4a arranged at the back of the effect display unit 4.

In addition, the following components are arranged on the front surface of the front door 2. First, the bet number display section 31
The number of medals bet is displayed by the lighting state of the bet line indicator 31a arranged in the back. WIN
The lamp unit 32 notifies that the payout (actual payout or credit) of the medal is performed based on the winning by the lighting of a lamp (not shown) arranged in the back of the medal. GAME OVER lamp section 3
3 indicates that a lamp (not shown) arranged behind the big bonus is turned on. A lamp (not shown) is arranged in the back of the WAIT lamp section 34, and this lamp is lit during the period from the operation of the start lever 13 to the start of rotation of all the reels 20a to 20c, The fact that it is during the period is notified. The replay lamp unit 35
A lamp (not shown) arranged in the back is notified that the winning result mode of the replay winning is established and the next game is replayed. INSERT
The MEDALS lamp section 36 prompts the insertion of medals by repeatedly flashing a lamp (not shown) arranged in the back of the MEDALS lamp section 36 when a game is not being played and the medals can be accepted. It is for.

The credit amount display section 7 displays the credit amount of medals by turning on a credit amount indicator 7a (FIG. 2) arranged in the back of the credit amount indicator 7a, which is composed of, for example, 7-segment LEDs. is there. Payout amount display section 8
Is a 7-segment LED placed behind it, for example
The payout number of medals is displayed by the lighting state of the payout indicator 8a (FIG. 2). Further, on the front surface of the front door 2, a bonus progress display section 11 for displaying a bonus progress, and a credit selection button 1 for selecting a credit state / non-credit state of a medal.
2, a key hole 15 into which a key for opening the front door 2 is inserted, a decorative plate portion 16 that constitutes a lower region of the front door 2, and the like are provided.
Furthermore, an ashtray 17 and a tray 18 for storing medals (game media) are arranged at the lowermost portion of the front surface of the front door 2.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 includes a voice generating unit 60 such as a speaker, a medal payout unit 80 such as a hopper that pays out medals based on the establishment of the winning result mode, and a lamp. The light emitting unit 70 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 50 is
CPU (Central Processing Uni)
t) 51, ROM (Read Only Memory)
52, RAM (Random Access Memory)
y) 53, I / F (Interface) 54 and the like.

Of these, the CPU 51 is provided with a control unit and a calculation unit, performs various calculation controls, and also performs processing for generating random numbers for internal lottery and the like. The game control device 50 may be provided with a random number generator capable of generating random numbers, and the random number output from the random number generator may be used as the random number for the internal lottery. R
In the OM 52, a control program for executing various processes and control data are written, as well as a determination value for internal lottery and the like. RAM53 is CPU5
1. A random number storage area for internal lottery generated in 1, various data (for example, data of credit number of medals, data of bet number of medals, data of various winning flags (described later), and winning prizes established) Storage area for temporarily storing data related to payout based on C), and C
A work area for the PU 51 is provided.

The I / F 54 includes a power supply 90, a medal detection sensor 6a, a start lever switch 13a, a first reel stop button 14a, a second reel stop button 14b, and a third reel via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). Various signals output from the stop button 14c, the 1-bet button 10, the max-bet button 9, the credit selection button 12, and the reset switch 15a are output to the CPU 51. Here, the medal detection sensor 6 a is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 6. The start lever switch 13a is a switch for detecting that the start lever 13 has been operated. The reset switch 15a is a switch that is operated by rotating a key inserted in the keyhole 15 to reset the pachi-slot gaming machine 100.

When the reset switch 15a is operated, the data clear condition is satisfied, and the data related to the payout based on the established winning in the memory of the RAM 53 is cleared to the initial state (reset). ).

Further, the I / F 54 inputs the control signal output from the CPU 51, and outputs the control signal via the output port and the driver (not shown) to the effect display control device 44, the bet line display 31a and the credit. Number indicator 7a, payout indicator 8a, first operation information lamp 140
a, the second operation information lamp 140b, the third operation information lamp 140c, the sound generating unit 60, the medal payout unit 80, the reel driving unit 40, the light emitting unit 70, the first vibrating device 210, the second vibrating device 220 and the like. ing.

The effect display controller 44 is the game controller 5
The effect display data relating to various effect displays are edited based on the command signal input from 0, and the effect display data is output to the effect display device 4a.

Here, the process relating to betting on medals will be described. First, when the "non-credit state" is selected by the credit selection button 12 and a medal is inserted through the medal insertion slot 6, the medal detection sensor 6a detects the medal and the game control device 5 detects the detection signal.
Enter 0. Further, based on the detection signal, the memory of the bet number of medals is added, and the bet number is displayed on the bet number display section 31. However, the bet number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 3), so if you insert medals that exceed the upper limit value, the medals that exceed the upper limit value are not added to the bet number. It is designed to be returned to the saucer 18.

On the other hand, when the "credit state" is selected by the credit selection button 12, when a medal is inserted through the medal insertion slot 6, the medal detection sensor 6a detects this medal and the detection signal is sent to the game control device. Enter 50. In this case as well, the memory of the bet number of medals is added based on the medal detection signal, and the bet number is displayed on the bet number display section 31. Furthermore, when medals that exceed the upper limit of the number of bets (three coins) are inserted, the medals that have exceeded the medals are not added to the number of bets, and the memory of the number of credits of medals is added one by one. The addition result is displayed on the credit amount display unit 7 as the credit amount. However, the credit number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 50 coins), and when a medal exceeding the upper limit value is inserted, the number of credits for the exceeded medal is not added to the credit number and the tray 18 It is supposed to be returned to. Further, when the 1 bet button 10 or the max bet button 9 is operated in the state where the credits of the medals are present, the number of medals corresponding to the operation is bet, and the memory of the credit number is subtracted by the bet number. .

When paying out medals based on winning in the "non-credit state", all the medals are paid out to the saucer 18, while winning in the "credit state". When paying out medals based on the above, the medals up to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 50 coins) are added to the credit number, and the tokens exceeding the upper limit value are not added to the credit number and the tray 18 It is supposed to be paid to.

Further, the number of active lines to be activated is set so as to be changed according to the bet number (betting number) of medals. Then, the medals are paid out only when the predetermined winning result mode corresponding to the winning is established on the line which is valid according to the bet number. On the contrary, even if the winning result mode is established on a line other than the activated line, the payout of the medal corresponding to the winning is not performed.

The pachi-slot gaming machine 100 is configured as described above, and the gaming control device 50 performs predetermined gaming control. Hereinafter, this game control will be described.

First, with a medal inserted through the medal insertion slot 6 and betting, or with a bet by operating the max bet button 9 or the 1 bet button 10, or a replay in the previous game. When the winning result mode of winning is established, the start lever 13 is operated without betting.

Then, the CPU 51 of the game control device 50 extracts a random number for internal lottery based on the operation of the start lever 13, and compares the extracted random number with the determination value stored in the ROM 52 in advance. Draw lots. By this internal lottery, it is determined whether or not there is a prize (for example, a small role prize, a big bonus prize, a regular bonus prize, or a replay prize), and the prize result is dealt with on condition that it is a prize. Winning flags (for example,
(Small win prize flag, big bonus prize flag, regular bonus prize flag, replay prize flag)
Is generated (established), and the data indicating that the winning flag is established is temporarily stored in the RAM 53. Here, in principle, the number of winning flags that can be established in one game is only one, and two or more winning flags cannot be established at the same time.

On the other hand, the CPU 51 uses the start lever 1
Based on the operation of No. 3 (related to the start operation), a control signal for instructing the reel drive unit 40 to start the rotation of the reel 20a is sent, and the first to third reels 20a, 20b, 2
Control for starting rotation of 0c is performed. As a result, the variable display of the symbols is performed. In this way, after starting the variable display of the symbols, each reel stop button 14a-14
When the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating c, the CPU 51 causes the operation information lamps 140a to
A process of sending a control signal for instructing the lighting of 140c to turn on the operation information lamps 140a to 140c is performed.
By this processing, by turning on the operation information lamps 140a to 140c, the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are turned on.
It is notified that the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by the operation of 4c. In this way, each reel 20 is operated by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c.
When the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are individually operated sequentially in a state in which the a to 20c can be stopped, the operation signals are input to the CPU 51 and the corresponding reels 20a to 20c are stopped based on the respective operation signals. Let Here, the CPU 51 determines the stop position of each reel 20a to 20c based on the input timing of the operation signal and the established state of each winning flag, and based on this determination, each reel 20a to each reel 20a to 20c. 20c
A control signal for instructing to stop the rotation of is output.

For example, when one of the winning flags is established, the symbol pull-in control is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning flag is preferentially stopped and displayed on the activated line. There is. Here, with the drawing-in control of the symbols, when the timing of the stop operation is shifted earlier within a predetermined range, the reel stop buttons 14a to 14a
It is a control to preferentially stop the symbols corresponding to the winning flags on the line by not delaying the reels 20a to 20c immediately based on the operation of 4c but by slightly delaying the timing of the stop. In other words, in this control, the stop operation is performed, and then the variable display of the symbol is stopped with a slight delay with respect to the timing of the stop operation, so that at the time of the stop operation, it has not yet reached the effective line. The design will be stopped and displayed on the line. However, since the number of symbols that can be drawn in (the drawing range of the symbol) is limited (for example, within +4 frames), the symbols that can be stopped on the effective line by the pulling control are reel stop buttons 14a to
Based on the operation of 14c, a symbol that can be stopped on the line without performing pull-in control, and a symbol of a predetermined number of subsequent frames (for example, 4 frames) are provided. Here, the symbol that can be stopped on the effective line without performing the pull-in control is, as a rule, a symbol that is located on the line when the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated. When the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated at a timing that cannot be immediately stopped on the line, the next symbol is displayed.

On the other hand, when none of the winning flags is established, control is performed to prevent the symbols corresponding to the winning from being aligned. Also, for example, the first
When the reel 20a and the second reel 20b are stopped,
The same symbols are already aligned on the activated line, and the third reel 20c
However, when the same symbols are aligned on the line, if the winning result mode is formed, the third reel 20c performs control such that the same symbols are not aligned on the line.

Based on the operation of each reel stop button 14a to 14c, any one of the above-mentioned controls (each reel 20a
To control each reel 2 to
Three symbols for each of 0a to 20c are stopped and displayed on the variable display unit 20, and the variable display of the symbols ends.

If the stop operation of all the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c is not completed before a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed from the operation of the start lever 13, the variable display of the symbols becomes endless. In order not to continue, when a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13, the CPU 51 outputs a stop control signal to the reel drive unit 40. And
Based on this stop control signal, the reel drive section 40 causes the reel that has been continuing to rotate to that point, that is, the reel 20a.
To 20c, or any two of the reels 20a to 20c, or one rotation is stopped. For this reason,
Even if the player does not operate the reels 20a to 20 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13.
The rotation of c automatically stops and the variable display of the symbol ends,
Three symbols for each reel 20a to 20c are stopped and displayed on the variable display section 20.

Further, each reel stop button 14a ...
When the winning result mode is established as a result of stop display based on the operation of 14c or after a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13, depending on the type of the winning result mode. The specified number of medals are paid out.

As described above, the game control device 50 of the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 determines, in connection with the start operation, whether or not to establish any of the winning flags corresponding to the winnings set in a plurality of types. And variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and if any of the winning flags is established as a result of the lottery, the symbols constituting the winning result mode corresponding to the winning flag are stopped depending on the timing of the stop operation. It is designed to control the possible games.

Then, when the winning result mode is established on the activated line, the number of medals corresponding to each winning is paid out. However, in the case of replay winning, if the winning result mode is established on the activated line, although the medal is not paid out, the same number of bets as the game are automatically made even if the player does not make a new bet. By operating the start lever 13, the next game (re-game; replay) can be performed.

Among these prizes, the prize flags for the big bonus prize and the regular bonus prize are:
After the game in which the winning flag is established, the game is continuously carried over to each game until the winning result mode corresponding to the winning flag is established and the big bonus or the regular bonus is started. On the other hand, the winning flags of the small winning combination and the replay winning are valid only in the game in which the winning flag is established, and the winning flag is not carried over to the next and subsequent games.

Further, in particular, if the result of the stop display is such that the winning result mode of the big bonus prize or the regular bonus prize is established, in addition to paying out the medals, a benefit of generating the big bonus or the regular bonus is given. .

When the winning result mode of the regular bonus winning is established, 15 medals are paid out and the regular bonus is started. During this regular bonus, a special game called a JAC game can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times). J
In the AC game, the number of bets on a medal is, for example, one, and J on the activated line corresponding to this one bet, for example.
When the AC symbols are complete (for example, when the winning result mode of the replay prize is established), the JAC prize is awarded, and this JA
A predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out by C winning. The regular bonus ends when either of the conditions that the JAC game is played 12 times during the regular bonus or the JAC winning is achieved 8 times during the regular bonus is satisfied.

When the winning result mode of the big bonus winning is established, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out and the big bonus is started. During this big bonus, a special game called a small winning game can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times). In this small win game, a small win is generated with a higher probability than in a normal game. Furthermore, during the big bonus, the regular bonus described above is played a predetermined number of times (for example,
It can be executed up to 3 times). The condition for starting the regular bonus during the big bonus is that the bonus-in symbols are aligned on the activated line as a result of the small win game (for example, the winning result mode of the replay prize is established) Bonus-in (also called JAC-in) Is to be. Then, by this bonus-in, a predetermined number (may be 0) of medals are paid out, the small winning game is temporarily suspended, and a regular bonus is started. This big bonus ends when either the condition that the small winning combination game is performed 30 times during the big bonus or the regular bonus is performed 3 times during the big bonus is satisfied.

Next, the pachi-slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment
The main configuration of 0 will be described.

Game control device 50 of pachi-slot gaming machine 100
Controls the vibration of the first and second vibrating devices (vibrating devices) 210 and 220 in relation to the establishment of the predetermined condition. Here, the game control device 50 functions as a vibration device control means.

Here, the predetermined condition is, for example, a winning flag (a specific winning flag; hereinafter, a winning flag corresponding to a bonus winning (the above-mentioned big bonus winning or regular bonus winning)).
When the bonus winning flag is abbreviated), it is established at a predetermined rate. That is, the pachi-slot gaming machine 100
The game control device 50 of the first and second vibrating devices 210, 2 at a predetermined ratio when the bonus winning flag is established.
Vibration control of 20 is performed, and vibration notification processing for notifying the establishment of the bonus winning flag is performed by this vibration.

<Vibration Notification Process> The vibration notification process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This vibration notification process is a process executed when the start lever 13 is operated and the operation signal of the start lever 13 is detected by the start lever switch 13a for each game. Further, in the vibration notification process, a process of changing the vibration intensity of the vibrating device is performed by changing the number of vibrating devices to be vibrated. That is, specifically, the first and second
Do not vibrate both the vibrating devices 210 and 220, vibrate either one of the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 (for example, only the first vibrating device 210). Depending on the case, it is possible to change to three types of vibration intensity. Here, the game control device 5
0 functions as a vibration intensity changing unit.

First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not a winning flag (hereinafter abbreviated as a big winning flag) corresponding to a big bonus winning is established. here,
When it is determined that the big winning flag is established,
Control goes to step S2. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big winning flag is not established, the process proceeds to step S6.

In step S2, a distribution process of vibration intensity is performed. For the distribution of the vibration intensity, for example, based on the random value for vibration intensity determination (for example, a value in the range of 0 to 99) extracted when the start lever 13 is operated, the distribution result is determined so as to have each distribution ratio. That is, distribution rate 1
0% to step S3, distribution rate 50% to step S4
In step S5, the distribution rate is 40%.

In step S3, the process of vibrating only the first vibrating device 210 is performed, and in step S4, the process of vibrating the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 is performed in step S3.
In step 5, a process for not vibrating any of the vibration devices is performed, and the vibration notification process ends.

In step S6, it is determined whether or not a winning flag (hereinafter, abbreviated as a regular winning flag) corresponding to the regular bonus winning is established.
Here, when it is determined that the regular winning flag is established, the process proceeds to step S7. On the other hand, when it is determined that the regular winning flag is not established, the process proceeds to step S11.

In step S7, the vibration intensity determining random number value (for example, 0 to 9) obtained in the same manner as in step S2 is acquired.
Based on the value in the range of 9), the distribution result is determined so that each distribution ratio is achieved. That is, the process proceeds to step S8 when the distribution ratio is 50%, to step S9 when the distribution ratio is 5%, and to step S10 when the distribution ratio is 45%. In step S8, a process of vibrating only the first vibrating device 210, a process of vibrating the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 in step S9, and a process of vibrating neither vibrating device in step S10 are performed. This vibration notification process ends.

In step S11, step S2
Based on the obtained vibration intensity determination random number value (for example, a value in the range of 0 to 99), the distribution result is determined so that each distribution ratio is obtained. That is, the process proceeds to step S12 when the distribution ratio is 8%, to step S13 when the distribution ratio is 2%, and to step S14 when the distribution ratio is 90%.

In step S12, a process of vibrating only the first vibrating device 210, a process of vibrating the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 in step S13, and a process of vibrating neither vibrating device in step S14, respectively. After that, the vibration notification process ends.

According to this vibration notification processing, for example, when the big winning flag is established, the first vibration device 210 is vibrated at a rate of 10% and the first and second vibrations are made at a rate of 50%. The devices 210, 220 are vibrated, and at a 40% rate neither vibration device is vibrated. Similarly, when the regular winning flag is established, the first vibrating device 210 is vibrated at a rate of 50%, the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 are vibrated at a rate of 5%, and 45%. Does not vibrate any vibrating device. When none of the bonus winning flags is established, the first vibrating device 210 is vibrated at a rate of 8%, and the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 are vibrated at a rate of 2%. Do not vibrate any vibrating device at a rate of%. As a result, for example,
When the first vibrating device 210 vibrates, the regular winning flag is likely to be established, and when the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 vibrate, the big winning flag is established. If any of the vibrating devices does not vibrate, it is highly possible that no bonus winning flag is established. Therefore, the player can guess the type of the bonus winning flag from the number of vibrating devices that vibrate based on the operation of the start lever 13.

In addition, when performing this vibration notification processing,
Control for notifying a protruding portion (vibration location by any one of the vibration devices selected from a plurality of vibration devices) 211, 221 corresponding to the vibrating one of the first and second vibration devices 210, 220 at a predetermined ratio. Also do. Specifically, by lighting the first vibration information lamp and the second vibration information lamp, the respective protrusions 211 and 221 are caused to emit light. This informs the player of the vibrating vibration device.

As described above, according to the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 provided on the operation panel 19 at a predetermined ratio when the bonus winning flag is established. Since the vibration is controlled, the player can be notified of the establishment of the bonus prize flag by vibration. Further, by allowing the player to experience the vibration, it is possible to surely let the player recognize that the bonus winning flag is established. Therefore, the game becomes more novel than ever, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, since the control for changing the vibration intensity of the vibrating device is performed by changing the number of vibrating devices to be vibrated, it is possible to make the effects by vibration various and varied. As a result, the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced. In addition, the first and second vibrating devices 210, 22
Since the vibrating portion is clearly indicated by writing "VIBE" on the protrusions 211 and 221 corresponding to 0, the player can recognize the vibrating portion. In addition, the protrusion 2 corresponding to the vibrating one of the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220.
Since control is performed to notify 11, 221 by light emission, for example, the player can recognize and touch the vibrating vibrating device. In addition, the first and second vibrating devices 210,
Since the 220 is provided in a place where it is easy for the user to touch it during operation, it is easy to convey the vibration of the vibrating devices 210 and 220 to the player.

In this embodiment, a plurality of vibrating devices are provided to change the number of vibrating devices to change the vibration intensity of the vibrating devices. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The vibration intensity may be changed by any method. For example, the vibration speed per vibration device may be changed to change the vibration intensity of the vibration device. Moreover, you may combine these. In addition, the protrusions 211 and 221 corresponding to the vibrating vibrating device
The lamp at the back of the is lit to notify the vibrating device, but the vibrating device is not limited to this, and for example, a vibrating vibrating device may be displayed on the effect display device 4a in characters (for example, " 1 vibration device "or" first vibration device and second vibration device ", etc.). Furthermore, the timing of vibrating the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 is arbitrary as long as it is before the stop of the symbol. For example, in a so-called tempai state (only the first and second reels 20a and 20b are stopped and the same symbols are lined up on the activated line, and the same symbol is lined up on the third reel 20c as well, so as to form a winning result mode. It is also possible to display it when it is in a different state). Alternatively, it may be displayed immediately after the operation of the start lever 13.

<Modification 1> In Modification 1, an example in which the entire operation panel 19 is vibrated by the vibration device will be described with reference to FIG. That is, FIG. 5 (a) and FIG.
As shown in (b), the pachi-slot gaming machine 1 of the modified example 1
00 is, instead of the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 of the first embodiment, for example, a first rear vibrating device 230 on the left rear part of the operation panel 19 and a second vibrating device on the right front part thereof.
A backside vibration device 240 is provided. Therefore, the first
By controlling the vibration of the second back side vibration devices 230 and 240, the entire operation panel 19 can be uniformly vibrated.

[Second Embodiment] The second embodiment is the same as the above-mentioned first embodiment except for the points described below, and thus the same reference numerals are given to the same components. Is attached and its description is omitted. In the second embodiment, the winning flag establishment is notified by vibrating the stop button vibrating device at a predetermined rate in association with the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c being continuously pressed for a predetermined period.

The vibration notification process of FIG. 6 will be described below. First, in step S101, it is determined whether or not the bonus winning flag is established, and if it is determined that it is established, the process proceeds to step S102. Step S1
In 02, it is determined whether or not any of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c (for example, the first stop button 14a) is continuously pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), and when it is determined that the button is continuously pressed. Moves to step S103. In step S103, the first vibrating device 210 and the second vibrating device 220 are vibrated at a predetermined rate based on the random number value extracted when the start lever 13 is operated. At this time, the number of vibrating devices to be vibrated is changed to notify the type of the established bonus winning flag. For example, when the big winning flag is established, both the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 are vibration-controlled with a high probability, and when the regular winning flag is established, both vibrating devices 210 and 220 are controlled. Only one of them (for example, the first vibration device 210) is vibration-controlled with high probability. In addition, when it is determined that the condition is not satisfied in step S101,
If it is determined that the button has not been pressed at 102,
This vibration notification process ends.

As described above, in the vibration notification process, the vibration control of the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220 is performed in association with the fact that the first reel stop button 14a (stop button) is pressed for, for example, 3 seconds. The vibration notifies the establishment of the bonus winning flag.
Therefore, the player can recognize by vibrating that the bonus winning flag is established. Therefore, even a game beginner can easily determine whether or not the bonus winning flag is established.

In the second embodiment, any one of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c (for example, the first reel stop button 14a) keeps pressing the vibration control of the first and second vibrating devices 210 and 220. However, the reel stop stop button 14 that can be continuously pressed is not limited to this.
The number of a to 14c is arbitrary, and the control may be performed in connection with, for example, pressing a plurality of reel stop buttons 14a to 14c simultaneously. Further, as a result of continuously pressing the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, it is preferable that the notification of the winning flag can be confirmed until, for example, the medal is bet and the start lever 13 is operated. Not limited to this, for example, it may be before a bet on a medal.

<Modification 2> Modification 2 is the same as the second embodiment except for the points described below. That is, in the second modification, the first and second vibrating devices 210,
220 instead of 220 reel stop buttons 14a-14
c provided on the back side of the reel stop button 14a ~
By vibrating a reel stop button vibrating device (not shown) for vibrating 14c, the establishment of the bonus winning flag is notified. Therefore, reel stop button 1
The vibration can be directly transmitted to the hand touching 4a to 14c, and the player can be made aware that the bonus winning flag is established.

[Third Embodiment] The pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of the third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except for the points described below, and thus the same components. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

In the third embodiment, vibration devices are respectively provided corresponding to the operation parts, that is, the medal insertion slot 6, the max bet button 9, the 1 bet button 10, the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, the start lever 13 and the like. Prepare That is, for example, in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 6, a medal insertion slot vibrating device for vibrating the medal insertion slot 6 is provided, the back side of the max bet button 9, the back side of the bet button 10, and the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c.
On the back side of c, a max bet button vibrating device, a 1 bet button vibrating device, a first reel stop button vibrating device, a second reel stop button vibrating device, and a third reel stop button vibrating device, respectively.
A reel stop button vibrating device is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the start lever 13 is provided with a cylindrical operation shaft portion 13b and an operation tip portion 13c that forms the tip of the operation shaft portion 13b in a spherical shape. A start lever vibrating device 13s for vibrating the start lever 13 is provided inside the. The start lever vibrating device 13s is connected to the game control device 50 via a wiring 13e provided inside the operation shaft portion 13b.

Then, the game control apparatus 50 controls the vibration device corresponding to each operation section in the order in which the operation section should be operated (predetermined operation order). That is, first, when the number of credits of the medal is 0 or less than 3, only the medal slot vibrating device is vibrated. On the other hand, when the credit number of the medal is 3 or more, the max bet button vibrating device and the 1 bet button vibrating device are vibrated. Next, after betting on the medal, the start lever vibrating device 13s is vibrated. Furthermore, when the number of bet medals reaches the upper limit of the number of bets (three), the vibration of the medal slot vibrating device or the vibrations of the max bet button vibrating device and the 1 bet button vibrating device is stopped. Therefore, although you have bet a medal,
When the upper limit of the number of bets (three) is not reached, both the medal slot vibrating device and the start lever vibrating device 13s vibrate. When the winning result mode of the replay prize is established in the previous game, the start lever vibration is performed without vibrating any of the medal slot vibration device, the max bet button vibration device, and the bet button vibration device in the above. Only the device 13s is vibrated. Next, when the start lever 13 is operated to start, the start lever vibrating device 13s is vibrated and stopped, while the first reel stop button vibrating device is vibrated. When the start lever 13 is started before the number of bet medals reaches the upper limit of the number of bets (three medals), the medal slot vibrating device or the 1 bet button vibrating device and the max bet button vibrating device at this stage. Stop the vibration of. next,
When the first reel stop button 14a is stopped, the first reel stop button vibrating device is vibrated and stopped, while the second reel stop button vibrating device is vibrated. Then, when the second reel stop button 14b is stopped, the third reel stop button vibrating device is vibrated and stopped while the second reel stop button vibrating device is vibrated. Next, the third reel stop button 14
When c is stopped, the third reel stop button vibrating device is vibrated and stopped.

It should be noted that the player may press the reel stop button 14
If the operation order of a to 14c is incorrect, the vibration control of the reel stop button vibration device is immediately stopped.

As described above, according to the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, the vibrating device is provided corresponding to each operating portion, and the vibrating device corresponding to each operating portion is vibrated and controlled according to a predetermined operation sequence. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player of the order in which the respective operation sections should be operated by vibrating. Therefore, the player can operate surely without making a mistake in the operation order. Further, since the start lever vibrating device 13s is provided inside the operation tip portion 13c of the start lever 13, the vibration can be transmitted to the hand touching the start lever 13 at the time of the start operation of the variable display of the symbols.

Note that, for example, during a big bonus or AT, the order in which the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c should be operated is the so-called forward push (first reel stop button 1).
4a → second reel stop button 14b → third reel stop button 14c in this order). In this case, the order of operations is, for example, so-called reverse pressing (third reel stop button 14c → second reel stop button 14b → first reel stop button 1
4a), the corresponding vibrating device is preferably vibrated in that order.

[Fourth Embodiment] In the fourth embodiment, during the period in which the operation of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c is effective (the period during which the symbols can be stopped; for example, 30 seconds), the reel stop button is pressed. Vibrate the vibration device. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, when the operation of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c becomes effective after the start operation of the start lever 13, the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are activated.
The first to third reel stop button vibrating devices on the back side of 4c are simultaneously vibrated. The first reel stop button vibrating device vibrates until the first reel stop button 14a is operated, the second reel stop button vibrating device vibrates until the second reel stop button 14b is operated, and the third reel stop button vibrating device. Button vibration device is the third
The reel stop button 14c is vibrated until it is operated. According to this embodiment, the reel stop button 1
Since the reel stop button vibrating device is vibrated while the operation of 4a to 14c is effective, it is easy to feel the vibration with the hand touching the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c when the variable display of the symbols is stopped.

[Fifth Embodiment] In the fifth embodiment, a reel stop button vibrating device (not shown) vibrates at intervals such that a series of symbol rows made up of a plurality of types of symbols makes one round. An example of vibrating the stop button vibrating device will be described. First, each of the reels 20a to 20c has a rotation detection sensor (not shown) that detects the rotation of the reel.
Is provided. Then, for example, as shown in FIG.
The game control device 50 vibrates and controls each of the reel stop button vibrating devices for a predetermined time each time the revolution detection sensor detects one rotation of the reel. Here, the game control device 50 functions as one-cycle interval vibration control means. The predetermined time is set sufficiently shorter than the time required for one rotation of the reel (for example, about 0.75 seconds).

Further, the vibration control of the reel stop button vibrating device may be performed at the timing when the symbols constituting the winning result mode corresponding to the winning flag that has been established pass through the variable display section 20, for example. In this case,
The timing of pressing can be notified by vibration.

According to the fifth embodiment, since each of the reel stop button vibrating devices is vibrated at intervals of one round of the symbol row, the vibration allows the player to experience the interval of one round of the symbol row. . Thereby, for example, based on the timing and the arrangement of the symbols attached to the reels 20a to 20c, the player can specify the stop timing of the symbol to be stopped, and can easily perform the stop operation.

[Sixth Embodiment] The pachi-slot gaming machine of the sixth embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except for the points described below, and therefore, the same constituent elements will be described. Are assigned the same reference numerals and explanations thereof are omitted.

In the sixth embodiment, for example, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, the saucer vibrating device 18s provided in the saucer 18 is provided, and the effect display device 104a performs vibration display (predetermined display) corresponding to the vibration of the saucer vibrating device 18s.

Effect display device 104a of this embodiment
Is different from the effect display device of the first embodiment described above, for example, as shown in FIG.
This is a mechanical display device using 04r. For example, a plurality of types of symbols are written on the reel 104r, and any one of these symbols is visible through the effect display unit 104. Then, by rotating this reel 104r, the display state of the effect display device 104a (that is, the type of symbol to be displayed) is changed to perform effect display.
Here, it is possible to perform an effect display in which the display vibrates by slightly vibrating the reel 104r left and right.

Further, the saucer vibrating device 18s is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the standing surface 1 on the front side that constitutes the saucer 18
It is attached to the opening 182 provided at 81. The saucer vibrating device 18s constitutes a saucer vibrating unit 300 together with the player side vibrating section 310 and the medal distributing section 320, as shown in FIG. 11, for example. Of these, the player-side vibrating portion 310 is formed in a state of bulging in an arc shape toward the front side, and is attached to the standing surface 181 so as to cover the front side of the saucer vibrating device 18s, so that the pachi-slot gaming machine is provided. Vibrations are transmitted by contacting the feet of a player sitting on the seat in front of 100. On the other hand, the medal distribution unit 320 is formed in a state of bulging in a convex shape toward the back side, and is attached to the upright surface 181 so as to cover the back side of the saucer vibrating device 18s, and is therefore discharged to the saucer 18. The vibration is transmitted to the medal. The medal distribution unit 320 is the bulging tip 3 of the medal distribution unit 320.
21 is arranged so as to face the center of the medal payout opening 184 that is open to the end face 183 at the back of the saucer 18 (FIG. 1).
1). Further, the medal distribution unit 320 is provided with concave surfaces 322 and 323 on the left and right sides that face diagonally forward, and the concave surface 32 on the left side.
The medals are allotted to the left side of the tray 18 by 2 and the medals are allotted to the right side of the tray 18 by the right concave surface 323 by vibrations substantially evenly. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the saucer vibrating device 1
Wiring 18e connecting 8s and the game control device 50 is arranged along the outer surface of the saucer 18 (a portion from the front side surface to the lower surface), and the wiring housing portion 330 that covers and protects the wire 18e is provided on the outer surface of the saucer 18. It is provided along. The wiring storage section 330 and the player-side vibrating section 310 are continuously formed.

Next, game control will be described. First, in this embodiment, the game control device 50 instructs the saucer vibrating device 18s to execute vibration. Furthermore, the effect display device 104a displays the vibration of the reel 104r in response to the vibration of the saucer vibrating device 18s. That is, the effect display data output from the game control device 50 to the effect display control device 44 includes the vibration effect display data regarding the vibration display of the effect display device 104a. Then, the effect display control device 44 edits the vibration effect display data based on the input command signal, and outputs the vibration effect display data to the effect display device 104a. The effect display device 104a vibrates the reel 104r in a predetermined vibration effect display pattern based on receiving the vibration effect display data.

Note that the saucer vibrating device 18s can change the vibration intensity, and the vibrating intensity of the saucer vibrating device 18s also changes in association with the vibration display pattern of the effect display device 104a.

As described above, according to the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, since the effect display device 104a performs the vibration display of the reel 104r in response to the vibration of the saucer vibrating device 18s, the effect effect of the game is achieved. Can be further enhanced. In addition, since the saucer vibrating device 18s is provided on the standing surface 181 on the front side of the saucer 18, the saucer vibrating unit 300 comes into contact when the player sits on the chair provided on the front side of the pachi-slot gaming machine 100. Vibration can be transmitted to the player's foot in the state. Further, by vibrating the saucer vibrating device 18s, the medals paid out to the saucer 18 are vibrated and smoothed. As a result, medals can be efficiently stored in the tray 18.

In this embodiment, the saucer vibrating unit 300 is provided on the standing upright surface 181 facing the medal payout opening 184. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the saucer vibrating unit 300 is provided. The place to be played may be any place as long as it can come into contact with the player's foot and vibrate. For example, the standing surface 18 on the front side of the saucer 18
The saucer vibrating unit 300 may be provided at both left and right end portions 181A, 181B of the one or one of the left and right end portions. However, when provided on the left and right ends, the saucer vibrating unit 300 may have a concave surface (only a concave surface toward the center of the saucer 18) on only one of the left and right sides. Further, in this embodiment, as the predetermined display, the reel vibration display performed by vibrating the reel has been illustrated, but the display is not limited to this, and a display as if the image of the effect display device vibrates, for example. You may exemplify.

The present invention is not limited to the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, and other slot machines such as other pachislot gaming machines and slot machines for playing games using game balls instead of medals. Is applicable to. Further, in the above-described embodiment, since the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 has been described, the operation panel 1
9 is disposed along the horizontal direction at a substantially central portion in the up-down direction of the front door 2, and this operation panel 19 extends substantially horizontally from a vertical plane formed substantially vertically and from the upper end of the vertical plane to the back side. A reel stop button 14a to 14c is provided for performing a stop operation on a vertical surface, and a 1-bet button 10 for betting one medal on the horizontal surface and a limit number (for example, 3 The configuration in which the max bet button 9 for betting on (medical) medals and the medal insertion slot 6 are provided has been described. For example, in the case of a slot machine that uses a game ball instead of a medal as a game medium for playing a game. As described above, the operation panel 19 may be arranged along the horizontal direction at a position approximately ⅓ from the bottom in the vertical direction of the front door 2. Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the medal is used as the game medium, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball may be used. In addition, the predetermined condition is established when a win advantageous to the player such as a big bonus win or a regular bonus win is established, but the predetermined condition is not limited to this, and any condition may be set. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when an error such as clogging of medals supplied to the slot machine or excessive payout occurs, or when medals are paid out. Further, although the vibration device is controlled to vibrate under the control of the game control device 50, the invention is not limited to this.
For example, the vibration device may be controlled to vibrate under the control of the effect display control device 44. Further, it should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

[0115]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the vibrating device is provided with an operating portion operated by a player or a vibrating device provided in the vicinity of the operating portion, and vibrates the vibrating device in association with establishment of a predetermined condition. Since the control is performed, it is possible to notify the player of the establishment of the predetermined condition by vibration in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, the game becomes more innovative than ever, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the vibrating device is controlled to vibrate at a predetermined rate when the specific winning flag is established, so that the player is informed by vibration of the establishment of the specific winning flag. be able to. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to the third aspect of the invention, the vibrating device includes a stop button vibrating device for vibrating the stop button for stopping the variable display of the symbols, and when the winning flag is established, Since the stop button vibrating device is vibrated at a predetermined rate in association with the stop button being continuously pressed for a predetermined period, the player can recognize by vibrating that the winning flag is established. Therefore, even a game beginner can easily determine whether or not the winning flag is established.

According to the invention described in claim 4, since the vibrating portion where the vibrating device vibrates is clearly indicated, the vibrating portion can be recognized by the player.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the vibrating device is provided at a plurality of positions, any one of the plurality of vibrating devices is selected, and the vibrating part by the selected vibrating device is notified at a predetermined ratio. Therefore, the vibrating vibration device can be recognized by the player.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of operating portions are provided, and a vibration device is provided corresponding to each operating portion,
Since the vibrating device corresponding to each operation unit is vibrated based on the predetermined operation sequence, the player can be informed of the operation sequence by the vibration. Therefore, the player can operate surely without making a mistake in the operation order.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 7, a variable display device capable of cyclically variably displaying a series of symbols consisting of a plurality of types of symbols is provided, and the vibrating device is vibrated at intervals of one round of the symbols. The vibration allows the player to experience the interval at which the symbol row makes one round. Thereby, for example, based on the timing and the arrangement of the symbols, the player can specify the stop timing of the symbol to be stopped, and can easily perform the stop operation (pushing). Further, for example, when the symbols constituting the winning result mode corresponding to the established winning flag, for example, when controlling the vibration of the vibration device at the timing of passing the display area, the timing of the pressing can be notified, It will be even easier.

According to the eighth aspect of the invention, since the vibration intensity of the vibration device is changed, the effect produced by the vibration can be varied and varied. As a result, the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced.

According to the invention of claim 9, the production display device for producing a game is provided, and the production display device performs a predetermined display corresponding to the vibration of the vibrating device, so that the production effect of the game is further enhanced. Can be increased. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

According to the tenth aspect of the invention, the vibrating device includes a stop button vibrating device for vibrating the stop button for stopping the variable display of the symbol, and the stop button is activated during the period in which the symbol can be stopped. Since the vibration device controls the vibration, the player can easily feel the vibration with the hand touching the stop button when the variable display of the symbols is stopped. Therefore, the effect effect of the game can be further enhanced.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the operating portion includes a start lever for performing a start operation, and the start lever has a cylindrical operating shaft portion and a tip of the operating shaft portion that is spherical. With the operation tip portion formed in a shape, and the vibrating device is provided inside the operation tip portion, vibration can be transmitted to the hand touching the start lever at the time of the start operation of variable display of the symbols. . Therefore, the player can feel the vibration by hand.

According to the twelfth aspect of the invention, since the saucer vibrating device is further provided in the saucer capable of storing the game medium and the saucer vibrating device can be further controlled in vibration, the player is provided in front of the slot machine. Vibrations can be transmitted to the player's legs that are in contact with each other when sitting in a chair. Therefore, the player's foot, which is in constant contact with the saucer, can always feel the vibration. Further, the game medium paid out to the tray can be efficiently leveled by the vibration, and the game medium can be efficiently stored in the tray.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachi-slot gaming machine exemplified as one mode of a slot machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a pachi-slot gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a vibration notification process.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a vibrating device provided in the pachi-slot gaming machine of the first embodiment.

5A is a front view showing a vibration device of another example different from FIG. 4, and FIG. 5B is a plan view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a vibration notification process.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a start lever.

FIG. 8 is a time chart showing an example of vibration timing of the reel stop button vibrating device.

FIG. 9 is a time chart showing an example of vibration timing of the vibration device.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing a game board of a pachi-slot gaming machine exemplified as a slot machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a vibrating device provided in the pachi-slot gaming machine of the third embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a sectional view showing a saucer vibrating device.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 Pachislot gaming machine (slot machine) 210 1st vibrating device (vibrating device) 220 2nd vibrating device (vibrating device) 230 1st back side vibrating device (vibrating device) 240 2nd back side vibrating device (vibrating device) 13s start lever vibration Device (vibration device) 18s Saucet vibration device (vibration device) 19 Operation panel (near operation part) 6 Medal slot (operation part) 9 Max bet button (operation part) 10 1 Bet button (operation part) 13 Start lever (operation) Part) 13b operation shaft part 13c operation tip part 14a, 14b, 14c reel stop button (stop button: operation part) 20a, 20b, 20c reel 4a, 104a effect display device

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A slot machine provided with a control means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in relation to a start operation and controlling a game capable of establishing a winning result mode by a stop operation. An operating unit to be operated or a vibrating device provided near the operating unit is provided, and the control unit includes a vibrating device control unit that vibrates and controls the vibrating device in association with establishment of a predetermined condition. And slot machines. 2. The control means performs a lottery for determining whether or not to establish any of the winning flags corresponding to the winnings set in a plurality of types in association with the start operation, and a plurality of types of symbols are selected. Variable display, if any prize flag is established as a result of the lottery, the game that can stop the symbols constituting the prize result mode corresponding to the prize flag is controlled depending on the timing of the stop operation, 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the vibrating device control means vibrates and controls the vibrating device at a predetermined rate when a specific winning flag is established. 3. The vibrating device includes a stop button vibrating device for vibrating a stop button for stopping variable display of symbols, and the vibrating device control means, when the winning flag is established. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the stop button vibrating device is vibrated at a predetermined rate in association with the stop button being continuously pressed for a predetermined period. 4. A vibrating portion indicating means for clearly indicating a vibrating portion where the vibrating device vibrates.
The slot machine according to any one of to 3. 5. The vibrating device is provided at a plurality of locations, and the control means selects one of the plurality of vibrating devices and notifies the vibrating location by the selected vibrating device at a predetermined ratio. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a vibration point notification means. 6. A plurality of operation sections are provided, a vibration device is provided corresponding to each operation section, and the vibration device control means vibrates the vibration device corresponding to each operation section based on a predetermined operation sequence. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising operation forward vibration control means for causing the operation. 7. A variable display device capable of cyclically variably displaying a series of symbols consisting of a plurality of types of symbols is provided, and the vibrating device control means vibrates the vibrating device at intervals at which the symbols line makes one round. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: one-round interval vibration control means. 8. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the vibrating device control means includes a vibrating intensity changing means for changing a vibrating intensity of the vibrating device. 9. An effect display device for effecting a game is provided, wherein the effect display device performs a predetermined display in response to vibration of the vibrating device. Slot machine. 10. The vibrating device includes a stop button vibrating device for vibrating a stop button for stopping variable display of symbols, wherein the vibrating device control means stops the stop during a period in which the symbols can be stopped. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the button vibration device is vibration-controlled. 11. The operation section includes a start lever for performing the start operation, wherein the start lever has a cylindrical operation shaft portion and an operation for forming a tip end of the operation shaft portion into a spherical shape. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a tip portion is provided, and the vibrating device is provided inside the operation tip portion. 12. A saucer vibrating device is further provided in a saucer capable of storing game media, and the vibrating device control means is capable of further vibrating the saucer vibrating device. The slot machine described in Crab.