JP2007007032A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means for guiding and instructing a player so as to do the operation of a operation information input means by a proper intensity in a pachinko game machine having the operation information input means (for example, a sub input button) which can be operated by the player. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine has the operation information input means which can be operated by the player and has a detecting means capable of detecting the presence or absence of the operation when operated by the player, further has an operation intensity navigation means urging the player to operate and carrying out navigation such that the operation intensity becomes the predetermined intensity when operating under a specific condition, the detecting means further functions as an intensity recognizing means for detecting the operation intensity when being operated by the player, and a second recognizing information display content determining means determines the fluctuation mode of the second recognizing information based on the operation intensity of the operation information means during the navigation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine provided with operation information input means (for example, a sub input button) that can be operated by a player.

  The current pachinko gaming machine stops after the identification information such as numbers fluctuates for a predetermined time on the display based on the fact that the game ball flows into the winning opening called the starting winning opening, and the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode (for example, In the case of “777”), a type that shifts to a special game in which a large winning opening that is normally closed is opened under a predetermined condition is the mainstream. It is not an exaggeration to say that this type of pachinko gaming machine is in the display of fluctuation display on the display until the special game transition decision is made. Various ideas have been made (for example, elaborate moving image effects such as super reach and a notice display of characters corresponding to the expected degree of transition to special games). Furthermore, recently, in order to further enhance the interest of the game, during the change display, the player is prompted to operate operation means such as buttons and levers installed on the gaming machine, and the change based on the operation is performed. There are models that change the contents of the display. For example, when the message “Please operate the button” is displayed during the fluctuation display, and the player operates the button within a predetermined time in response to this message, it is not displayed when the button is not operated. A notification display such as “successful confirmation” may be notified before the identification information stops.

Here, in the game of the pachinko gaming machine, there is often a scene in which the player is enthusiastic about the game and the operation means is operated with an intensity higher than necessary. In this case, in addition to causing a malfunction or malfunction of a pachinko gaming machine composed of complex electronic devices, it may lead to a situation in which a nearby player is uncomfortable and cannot enjoy the game.
JP 2002-177459 A

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a means for guiding and instructing a player so that the operation information input means is operated with an appropriate strength.

  Therefore, the present inventor first focused on the fact that the operation information input means so far senses only the presence / absence of the operation and the operation timing. In addition, the present invention (1) to (3) has been completed by paying attention to providing a privilege of providing a variation mode suitable for the operation when operated with an appropriate operation intensity.

The present invention (1) includes a start winning opening (start winning opening 11) through which game balls can flow,
A first identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 14a) capable of variably displaying and stopping the first identification information (special symbol);
A second identification information display unit (decoration symbol display unit 14b) capable of variably displaying and stopping the second identification information (decoration symbol);
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 12) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A game content determination random number acquisition means (random number acquisition determination execution means 112) for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening (start winning prize port 11);
First identification information display content determination means (symbol content determination means 114) for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information (special symbol) based on the game content determination random number;
Second identification information display content determination means (decoration) for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information (decoration symbol) based on the determination contents of the first identification information display content determination means (design content determination means 114) Symbol display content determination means 231a),
The first identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 14a) displays the variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information (special symbol) determined by the first identification information display content determination unit (symbol content determination unit 114). First identification information display control means (special symbol display control means 120) for controlling to be displayed on,
The second identification information display unit (decorative symbol display unit) displays the variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information (decorative symbol) determined by the second identification information display content determination unit (decorative symbol display content determination unit 231a). 14b) second identification information display control means (decorative symbol display unit 14b) for controlling the display to be displayed,
When the stop identification information related to the first identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means (special game state) for transitioning to a special game state in which the variable winning port (large winning port 12) is opened. Game transition determining means 110),
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means (special game transition determination execution means 140) for executing a special game with the variable winning opening (large winning opening 12) open.
The pachinko machine is
An operation information input means (operation button 17) provided with a sensing means (acceleration sensor 17a) that can be operated by the player and can detect the presence or absence of the operation when operated by the player;
In addition to urging the player to perform the operation under specific conditions, the operation intensity navigation means (display control means 230) for performing navigation so that the operation intensity becomes a predetermined intensity during the operation,
The sensing means (acceleration sensor 17a) also functions as strength recognition means for detecting the operation strength when operated by the player, and second identification information display content determination means (decorative symbol display content determination) The means 231a) is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by determining a variation mode of the second identification information (decorative symbol) based on the operation intensity of the operation information means (operation button 17) during the navigation. .

  The present invention (2) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein the operation strength is the degree of vibration.

  The present invention (3) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2), wherein the sensing means is an acceleration sensor (acceleration sensor 17a).

  According to the present invention (1), when the player is operated at an appropriate operation intensity, the player can see a variation mode that cannot be seen when an inappropriate operation is performed. In addition to being strongly aware of the operation intensity of the operation information input means that was hardly conscious of it, the user tries to operate with an appropriate operation intensity. As a result, it is possible to prevent a malfunction and malfunction of a pachinko gaming machine composed of complicated electronic devices, and to avoid a situation in which a nearby player feels uncomfortable.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the effect of the present invention (1), since the operation intensity is the degree of vibration, the pachinko gaming machine malfunctions and malfunctions and the discomfort is felt for nearby players. In such a case, the vibration that causes the above problem can be prevented by adopting a configuration that does not shift to a state advantageous to the player.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the effects of the above invention (1) or (2), an acceleration sensor capable of accurately sensing the degree of vibration is employed as the sensing means. Can be prevented as much as possible.

  Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. The “winning” is a concept including anything that can cause any profit state to the player regardless of whether or not the winning ball is paid out, and also includes a so-called “through chucker”. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and includes, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. The “game content determination random number” is a random number for determining some game content in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol “Fluctuation mode determination random number” for determining, “Special symbol determining random number” for determining a stop symbol of the special symbol, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. First, the “operation intensity” is not particularly limited as long as it is an intensity related to a physical factor that can be generated based on the player's operation, and examples thereof include vibration intensity and acceleration. “Navigation” refers to notifying the player of an appropriate operation intensity by a visual method (for example, through a display), an auditory method (for example, through a speaker), or the like. “Vibration” is a concept including not only vibration but also impact.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the pachinko machine to which the present invention can be applied, the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processing, the timing of flag on / off, the processing of each step The name of the means that bears is not limited to the following modes. For example, the best mode is a conventional type 1 gaming machine, but is not limited to this type, and a type 3 or multi-function machine can also be an object of the present invention.

  First, the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, the pachinko gaming machine adopts a configuration in which a front frame is rotatably fixed to an outer frame. The front frame is formed with a storage frame for storing a game board having a game area 1, and the game board is held in the storage frame. The game board includes a game area 1 defined by an inner rail and an outer rail. In the game area 1, a special game display unit 14a for displaying a special symbol, a decorative symbol, and the like are displayed. A display 14 including a decorative symbol display portion 14b, a start winning port 11 to which a sensor capable of detecting inflow of a hit ball is attached, and a game ball that can be driven by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game flow in. A large winning opening 12 that can be easily changed to an “open state” and a “closed state” in which a game ball cannot flow in, and an out opening 20 for discharging a hit ball that has not won any winning opening out of the gaming area. Is provided. Furthermore, a handle 10 connected to a game ball launching device that can continuously or stepwise change the firing strength when launching a game ball to the game area is installed at the lower right of the front frame.

  Here, an operation button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the front surface of the upper plate. As will be described later, the operation button 17 is operated by the player when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol displayed in the area A of the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Here, the operation button 17 is provided with an acceleration sensor 17a (impact sensor) capable of instantaneously detecting vibration or impact and taking out a voltage proportional to the impact as an output. The acceleration sensor 17a functions as an operation detection sensor that detects whether or not a button operation by the player has been performed, and also as a vibration detection sensor that detects unauthorized vibration or shaking by the player.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and a main control device (main board) 100 that performs control directly related to the player's profits, and various kinds of decorative symbol display portions 14b that provide the game content with interest. A display control device (sub-board) 200 that controls the production, a prize ball payout mechanism 19 (a prize ball tank 19a, a prize ball rail 19b), a prize ball payout device 18 and the like are provided on the rear face of the front frame (opposite the game side). ing.

  Next, each element of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main controller 100 has various peripheral devices, that is, a start winning port 11 to which a sensor for generating a winning signal is attached when a game ball is won. In the normal gaming state, the main control device 100 is closed, but in the special gaming state. Special winning opening 12 that can be changed to an open state, a display (identification information display unit) 14 that displays special symbols and decorative symbols in a variable display and a stop display, and display control other than special symbols (for example, decorative symbol change / stop display, The display control device 200 for performing a display during a special game) and the prize ball payout device 18 for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on instructions from the prize ball payout control means 150 are connected to be able to communicate information. The display 14 includes a special symbol display unit 14a and a decorative symbol display unit 14b. The former is controlled by the main controller 100, and the latter is controlled by the display controller 200. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, after the main controller 100 changes the special symbol for a predetermined time on the special symbol display unit 14a and the special game transition determining means 110 for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Special symbol display control means 120 that performs stop display control and all information necessary for display control on the display control device 200 side (for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, per probability variation, normal The information transmission means 130 for transmitting information on the variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, etc.) and whether the special symbol that has been stopped is in a predetermined mode In addition to determining whether or not it is a predetermined mode, special game transition determination execution means 1 for executing a special game in which the special winning opening 12 is opened under a predetermined condition. 0 and a prize ball payout control means 150 for controlling the prize ball payout device 18 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of game balls to various prize openings including the start prize opening 11 and the like. is doing.

  Here, the special game transition determining means 110 is based on the start winning opening winning determination means 111 for determining whether or not a game ball has won the starting winning opening 11 and the game content based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 11. Random number acquisition determination execution means 112 that determines whether or not to acquire a determined random number, and acquires a game content determination random number (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the determination result; When the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, the hold information storage determination execution unit 113 for storing the random number in the hold information storage unit 113a, and the special symbol stop based on the game content determination random number It has a symbol content determining means 114 for determining a symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.).

  The special symbol display control unit 120 further includes a symbol variation time management unit 121 for managing the variation time determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. Here, the symbol variation time management means 121 further includes a timer 121a (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero.

  Next, peripheral devices in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail. First, as described above, the display 14 performs a special symbol change display and a stop display based on an instruction from the main controller 100, and a special symbol display unit 14a for notifying the hold information at the present time, as will be described later. Decoration that displays various effects that are not directly related to the transition to the special game, including the display of change and stop display of the decoration symbol, the navigation display of the operation buttons 17 and the display during the special game based on the instruction from the display control device 200. And a symbol display unit 14b. Furthermore, the display control device 200 is connected to the operation button 17 that can be pressed by the player so that information can be transmitted.

  Hereinafter, the display control apparatus 200 according to the best mode will be described in detail. First, the display control device 200 displays display information from the main control device 100 (for example, stop symbol type, symbol variation time and symbol attributes (normal normal symbol, random probability variation symbol, outlier symbol), symbol Display information receiving means 210 for receiving change start timing, finalized display timing information, special game start signal / state information / end signal, etc .; and operation information receiving means for receiving an operation signal from the operation button 17 220, and display control means 230 for controlling all of the display on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. In addition, although not shown, the display control apparatus 200 includes various means for performing a demonstration display performed in a situation in which the decorative symbol is not varied, a special background display performed in the probability variation game, and the like.

  First, the display information receiving unit 210 has a main-side information temporary storage unit 211 for temporarily storing symbol information from the main control device 100. Note that the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 211 is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the operation information receiving means 220 has button operation information temporary storage means 221 for temporarily storing button operation information from the operation buttons 17. The button operation information temporarily stored in the button operation information temporary storage unit 221 is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in a specific process (decorative symbol display content determination / display process) described below.

  Next, the display control means 230 displays the decorative symbol display control means 231 for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, and the decorative symbol change display on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Time management means 232 for performing time management such as the fluctuation time and the operation time of the operation button 17 described later.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control unit 231 receives the symbol information from the main control device 100 temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 211 and the operation button 17 temporarily stored in the button operation information temporary storage unit 221. Based on the button operation information, there is further provided a decorative symbol display content determination means 231a for determining a stop symbol and a variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and a decorative symbol variation mode storage unit 231b for storing the variation pattern data of the decoration symbol. is doing.

Further, the decorative symbol display content determination means 231a determines whether the decorative symbol content determination table 231a ₁ for reference when determining the variation of the decorative symbol and the acceleration value received from the acceleration sensor 17a are within a predetermined range. It further has acceleration value determination means 231a ₂ for determining whether or not.

  Next, the time management means 232 further includes a timer 232a capable of measuring time.

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 100 includes a first type special game determination random number acquisition process 300, a first type special game transition determination / special symbol display process 400, a first type special game execution process 500, a prize ball Each process of the payout process 600 is performed in a loop. Then, when the conditions for each process are satisfied, the process is performed. When the conditions are not satisfied, the process is skipped. When the outline of each process is described (except for the processes detailed below), the prize ball payout process 600 is awarded to any of the prize winning holes (starting prize opening, big prize winning opening, etc.) related to the prize ball payout. In this case, the prize ball payout control means 150 issues a payout instruction to the prize ball payout device 18, and in response to this, the prize ball payout device 18 pays out the prize balls for the number of instructions. It is. The first type special game determination random number acquisition process 300 will be described in detail below. In the process of the best mode, when a transition is made to another process in the middle of a certain process (a situation where it has not been finished) and it is necessary to return to the middle of the process after the other process is finished, In order to ensure that the process returns to the middle of the process again after the other process ends, for example, there is a step of generating a flag when the process is shifted from the middle of the process to the other process. However, since the flowchart becomes complicated, in the following flowchart, such a step is omitted in some cases.

  First, the first type special game determination random number acquisition processing 300 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, at step 302, the start winning opening winning determination means 111 determines whether or not the start winning opening 11 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 302, in step 304, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 refers to the hold information storage means 113a and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 304, in step 306, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 acquires a game content determination random number (a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the hold information storage determination execution means 113 Then, the random number is set in the hold information storage means 113a together with the information on how many pieces are held, and the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game transfer determination / special symbol display process 400). In the case of No in step 302 and step 304, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game transition determination / special symbol display process 400).

  Next, the first type special game transition determination / special symbol display processing 400 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 402, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not a variation start condition is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 402, in step 404, the symbol content determination means 114 determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number), and the game content determination random number. Based on (for example, a winning random number and a variation mode determination random number), the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol is determined. Next, in step 406, the information transmission means 130 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 404 to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 408, the symbol variation time management unit 121 sets a predetermined time (the symbol variation time determined by the symbol content determination unit 114) in the timer 121a. Next, in step 410, the special symbol display control means 120 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a in accordance with the variation mode determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. In step 412, the symbol variation time management unit 121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 412, in step 414, the information transmission unit 130 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 416, the special symbol display control means 120 stops the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 14a, and displays the stop symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 114 as the fixed stop symbol. Control. Next, in step 418, the special game transition determining means 110 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 14a is in a specific mode (winning). At 420, the first type special game execution flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process 500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 402, in step 422, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not the special symbol is changing. If Yes in step 422, the process proceeds to step 412. In addition, also when it is No by step 412 and step 422, it transfers to the following process (1st type special game execution process 500).

  Next, the first type special game execution processing 500 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 502, the special game transition determination execution means 140 determines whether or not the first type special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 502, in step 504 and step 506, the special game transition determination execution means 140 turns off the first type special game execution flag and turns on the first type special game execution continuation flag. Transition.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 502, in step 508, the special game transition determination execution means 140 determines whether or not the special game execution continuation flag is on. If YES in step 508, the process proceeds to step 510. Note that, in the case of No in step 508, the special game transition determination execution unit 140 determines that the special game permission has not been granted and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

  Next, in step 510, the special game transition determination execution means 140 determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. If Yes in step 510, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 522 without performing the processing of steps 512 to 520 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 510, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 512, the special game transition determination execution means 140 clears the timer to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds). Next, in step 514, the special game transition determination execution means 140 clears the winning ball counter to zero. In step 516, the special game transition determination execution means 140 adds 1 to the round number counter. Note that the number of rounds stored in the round number counter is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 518, the special game transition determination execution means 140 turns on the round continuation flag. In step 520, the special game transition determination execution means 140 drives the solenoid of the special winning opening 12 to open the special winning opening 12, and proceeds to step 522.

  Next, in step 522, the special game transition determination execution means 140 refers to the winning ball counter to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If “Yes” in step 522, the process proceeds to step 526. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 522, in step 524, the special game transition determination execution unit 140 refers to the timer 121a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If Yes in step 524, the process proceeds to step 526. If No in step 524, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

  Next, in step 526, the special game transition determination execution means 140 stops driving the solenoid and closes the special winning opening 12. In step 528, the special game transition determination execution means 140 turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 530, the special game transition determination execution unit 140 refers to the round number counter and determines whether the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 530, in step 532, the special game transition determination execution means 140 turns off the first type special game execution continuation flag, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600). In the case of No in step 530, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

Next, the decorative symbol display content determination / display processing 1000 performed on the display control apparatus 200 side according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1002, the decorative symbol display control means 231 determines whether or not the decorative symbol changing flag is off, that is, whether or not the decorative symbol is currently changing. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the decorative symbol display control unit 231 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 211 and determines whether or not the symbol information is received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 1004, in step 1006, the decorative symbol display control means 231 turns on the decorative symbol changing flag. Next, in step 1008, the decorative symbol display content determining means 231a turns on the variation mode determining flag. In step 1010, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 231a refers to the decorative symbol content determination table 231a ₁ based on the symbol information from the main control device 100 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 211. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined. Next, in step 1012, the display control means 230 displays “Prompt to press the button!” In the area A of the decorative symbol display section 14b to prompt the player to operate the operation button 17 with an appropriate strength. (See FIG. 9), and the decorative symbol variation display is started in the area B of the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Next, in step 1014, the time management unit 232 starts the timer 232a and proceeds to step 1018. Note that the timer 232a measures the operation effective time of the operation button 17 and the variation time of the decorative pattern. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1002, in step 1016, the decorative symbol display content determination means 231a determines whether or not the variation mode determining flag is on, that is, whether or not the current variation mode is currently determined. . If Yes in step 1016, the process proceeds to step 1018.

Next, in step 1018, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 231a refers to the button operation information temporary storage unit 221, and determines whether or not the player has operated the operation button 17. In the case of Yes in Step 1018, in Step 1020 and Step 1022, the acceleration value determination unit 231a ₂ acquires the acceleration value based on the button operation and determines whether the acceleration value is within a predetermined range (success). judge. In the case of Yes in step 1022, in step 1024, the display control means 230 moves the arrow to the right in a form proportional to the acceleration value and displays “Success!” In the area A of the decorative symbol display unit 14b. (See FIG. 10). Next, in step 1026, the decorative symbol display content determining unit 231a selects the variation mode A (see FIG. 12) as the variation mode of the decorative symbol, and the process proceeds to step 1034.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1018, that is, when there is no button operation, in step 1028, the time management means 232 refers to the timer 232a to determine whether or not the time is up, that is, the player is within the button operation effective time. It is determined whether no button operation has been performed. In the case of Yes in Step 1028 and in the case of No in Step 1022 (that is, in the case where the acceleration value is outside the predetermined range), in Step 1030, the display control means 230 is displayed in the area A of the decorative symbol display unit 14b. The arrow is moved in the right direction in proportion to the acceleration value, and “failure !!” is displayed (see FIG. 11). Next, in step 1032, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 231 a selects the variation mode B (see FIG. 13) as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and proceeds to step 1034.

  Next, in step 1034, the decorative symbol display content determination means 231a turns off the variation mode determination flag. In step 1036, the display control unit 230 starts displaying the decorative symbols in the area A of the decorative symbol display unit 14 b in the variation mode selected in step 1026 or step 1032, and proceeds to step 1038. On the other hand, if the result of step 1016 is No, the process proceeds to step 1038. Next, in step 1038, the decorative symbol display control means 231 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 211 and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 1038, in step 1040, the decorative symbol display control means 231 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined in step 1010 in the area A of the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Next, in step 1042, the decorative symbol display control means 231 turns off the decorative symbol display flag, and proceeds to the next processing. In the case of No in step 1004, that is, when the symbol information is not received from the main controller 100 side even during the symbol variation, the process proceeds to the next process. Furthermore, also in the case of No in step 1028 and step 1038, the process proceeds to the next process.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 9 to 13. First, when the player rotates the handle 10 clockwise, a game ball is released into the game area 1 (see FIG. 1). At this time, if the game ball wins the start winning opening 11, as shown in FIG. 9, an indicator is displayed in the area A of the decorative symbol display portion 14b and an arrow is displayed on the left end thereof. “Tene” is displayed to prompt the player to tap the operation button 17 with a predetermined strength. At this time, the decorative symbol variation display is performed in the area B of the decorative symbol display unit 14b.

  Here, when the player operates the operation button 17 within a predetermined time after receiving the display, the decoration pattern variation mode executed in the time allocated in the latter half of the symbol variation is determined according to the operation intensity. Determined. First, when the player operates with an appropriate operation intensity, as shown in FIG. 10, first, in the area A of the decorative symbol display part 14b, the arrow located at the left end moves to the right color changing part. At the same time, a display of “Success !!” is performed (the decorative symbol variation display is still performed in the area B of the decorative symbol display part 14b). In response to this, as shown in FIG. 12, the variation mode A, which is a more interesting effect (a frame feed effect in which the angel kisses the rightmost variation sequence) is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative pattern. Then, the variation mode is executed in the area A of the decorative symbol display unit 14b.

  On the other hand, when the player does not operate with an appropriate operation strength (too strong or too weak) or does not operate within a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. While moving to the right in proportion to the operation intensity (the left end is left when no operation is performed), the display of “failure !!” is displayed in the area A of the decorative symbol display portion 14b, unlike the above case. (The decorative symbol variation display is still performed in the area B of the decorative symbol display unit 14b). In response to this, as shown in FIG. 13, the variation mode B which is a pale effect (simple frame advance effect of the rightmost variation sequence) is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol display unit 14b The variation mode is executed in area A.

  According to this best mode, when the player is operated with an appropriate operation intensity, the player can see a variation mode that cannot be seen when the user performs an inappropriate operation. In addition to being conscious of the operation intensity of the operation information input means that has not been performed, the user tries to operate with an appropriate operation intensity. As a result, it is possible to prevent a malfunction and malfunction of a pachinko gaming machine composed of complicated electronic devices, and to avoid a situation in which a nearby player feels uncomfortable.

  Furthermore, since the operation strength is the degree of vibration, the pachinko gaming machine malfunctions and malfunctions, and in the case of vibration that causes discomfort to nearby players, a configuration that does not shift to a state advantageous to the player As a result, it is possible to prevent the vibration that causes the above problem.

  Furthermore, since an acceleration sensor capable of accurately sensing the degree of vibration is employed as the sensing means, it is possible to prevent the player's disadvantages due to malfunctions as much as possible.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the first type special game determination random number acquisition process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the first type special game transition determination / special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the first type special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination / display processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is an example of a screen displayed on the display (screen showing a state where navigation display of operation intensity is performed on the display for the player). FIG. 10 is an example of a screen displayed on the display (screen showing a display example on the display when the player operates the operation button with an appropriate strength). FIG. 11 is an example of a screen displayed on the display (screen showing a display example on the display when the player does not operate the operation button with an appropriate strength). FIG. 12 is an example of a screen displayed on the display (a screen showing a variation display of the decorative pattern in the variation mode A when the player operates the operation button with an appropriate strength). FIG. 13 is an example of a screen displayed on the display (a screen showing a variation display of the decorative design in the variation mode B when the player does not operate the operation button with an appropriate strength).

Explanation of symbols

11 Start winning opening 12 Large winning opening 14a Special symbol display unit 14b Decoration symbol display unit 17 Operation button 17a Acceleration sensor 110 Special game transition determining unit 112 Random number acquisition determination executing unit 114 Symbol content determining unit 120 Special symbol display control unit 140 Special game Transition determination execution means 230 Display control means 231a Decoration symbol display content determination means

Claims (3)

A start winning opening through which game balls can flow,
A first identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the first identification information;
A second identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the second identification information;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Game content determination random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening;
Based on the game content determination random number, first identification information display content determination means for determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information,
Based on the determination content of the first identification information display content determination means, second identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information,
First identification information display control means for controlling the first identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information on the first identification information display section,
Second identification information display control means for controlling the second identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode of the second identification information and the stop identification information on the second identification information display section;
When the stop identification information related to the first identification information is a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means for transitioning to a special game state in which the variable prize opening is in an open state;
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means for executing a special game with the variable prize opening opened.
The pachinko machine is
An operation information input means provided with a sensing means that can be operated by the player and can detect the presence or absence of the operation when operated by the player;
Further comprising an operation intensity navigation means for urging the player to perform the operation under specific conditions and performing navigation so that the operation intensity becomes a predetermined intensity during the operation,
The sensing means also functions as strength recognition means for detecting an operation strength when operated by a player, and the second identification information display content determination means is a function of the operation information means at the time of navigation. A pachinko gaming machine, wherein a variation mode of the second identification information is determined based on the operation intensity.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation intensity is a vibration level.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the sensing means is an acceleration sensor.