JP2011036339A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine which achieves a desired performance effect while making a performance using an operation button while executing a pseudo continuation performance new by making it possible to lock the operation button to at least one of an advanced position and a retracted position and unlock it. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine is provided with a button lock device 44 capable of locking a performance button 42 to both of the advanced position and the retracted position and also unlocking it. Button lock control means 25b controls the button lock device 44, and selectively sets it to one of an unlocking state of unlocking the performance button 42, an advanced lock state of locking it at the advanced position, and a retracted lock state of locking it at the retracted position, for each pseudo performance of the pseudo continuation performance, on the basis of a random number value acquired in random number acquisition means 21a when performance control means 25a makes the pseudo continuation performance be executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having an operation button that can advance and retreat, and in particular, the operation button is configured to be lockable and unlockable to at least one of an advanced position and a retracted position, and a pseudo continuous effect is being executed. This is an improvement of the production using the operation buttons.

  In recent years, in the mainstream pachinko machines, a random number value is acquired in response to a winning of a game ball at the start opening, the type of special symbol including the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number value, and the special type of the determined type The symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display after the symbol changes. And, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display, a big hit gaming state in which the open / close type big winning opening opens and closes over a plurality of rounds occurs, and the type of the big hit symbol is a high-definition symbol After the big hit gaming state, the game state shifts to a high probability gaming state in which the probability of the big hit gaming state occurring (that is, the big hit symbol is determined and displayed) is higher than in the normal gaming state.

  In addition, a game effect (for example, a moving image using a decorative symbol or a character) is displayed on the symbol display during the symbol variation of the special symbol. The game effect is selected from a plurality of types of game effects based on a random value acquired when a game ball is won at the start opening, and the reliability that a big hit game state is generated by the selected game effect Have to be different. Furthermore, the plurality of types of game effects include a pseudo-continuous effect in which a plurality of pseudo-effects are continuously executed during a single symbol variation of the special symbol. There are models that increase the expectation that a condition will occur.

  This type of pachinko machine includes an operation button that is supported by the base member so as to be able to advance and retreat between the advance position and the retract position, and is urged to the advance position by a return spring. A model in which at least a part of a game effect being executed is switched over when it is operated from the position to the retreat position has been widely put into practical use. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the operation button is operated during the button operation effective period during the symbol change of the special symbol, the reliability that the big hit gaming state is generated is displayed. With such a production, it is possible to enhance the interest together with the player's feeling of participation and enhance the production effect.

  Here, in Patent Documents 2 to 4, a button lock device that can lock the operation button in the advanced position, a button lock device that can lock the operation button in the retracted position, and the operation button in both the advanced position and the retracted position. A lockable button lock device is disclosed.

JP 2004-275450 A JP 2009-56085 A JP 2008-200202 A Japanese Patent No. 3989287

  In a pachinko machine that selects a game effect to be executed during a special symbol change from a plurality of game effects including a pseudo-continuous effect, a big hit gaming state is generated by selecting and executing the pseudo-continuous effect. In addition, when a button operation effective period is set for each pseudo effect in the pseudo continuous effect and the operation button is operated during the button operation effective period in the case where the operation button is provided. In addition, there is a model in which at least a part of the pseudo effect is switched.

  However, in such an effect using an operation button during execution of a pseudo-continuous effect, since the function functions for the effect only when the operation button is operated during the operation valid period, the content of the effect switched by the operation is Apart from that, there is no room for improvement and lacks novelty. Therefore, the inventor of the present application uses a button lock device that can lock the operation button at the advanced position or the retracted position (the button lock device disclosed in Patent Documents 2 to 4 can be used), and the operation button during execution of the pseudo continuous effect. We examined the practical application to improve the production using the.

  However, simply providing a button lock device makes it difficult to realize a desired effect by making the effect using the operation button during the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect innovative. The button lock devices of Patent Documents 2 to 4 are mainly intended to prevent unnecessary operation of the operation buttons, that is, to prevent damage to the operation buttons and the like, and to prevent erroneous operation of the operation buttons. It is not. However, Patent Document 2 describes that the operation button can be locked to improve the production effect, but the configuration is not sufficient to sufficiently improve the above problem during the execution of the pseudo continuous production. .

  It is an object of the present invention to make an operation button lockable to at least one of an advance position and a retreat position and to be unlocked so that an effect using the operation button during execution of a pseudo continuous effect is novel and a desired effect It is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can realize the effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine (1) of the present invention was acquired by a random number acquisition means (21a) for acquiring a random value in response to a winning of a game ball at the start port (11a, 11b) and a random number acquisition means (21a). Random number determining means (21b) for determining the type of special symbol including the jackpot symbol based on the random number value, and the symbol indicator (19a, 19a, 19) for displaying the special symbol of the type determined by the random number determining means (21b) 19b) and a game state control means for generating a jackpot gaming state in which an open / close-type big winning opening (13a) is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds when a jackpot symbol is displayed on the symbol display (19a, 19b) ( 21c), an image display for game effects (16), and a game effect to be executed while the special symbol is changing based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means (21a). The display control means (25a) to be selected and displayed on the image display (16), and the base member (41) is advanced and retracted through the advance position and the retract position And an operation button (42) supported in a possible manner and biased to an advanced position by a return spring (49).

  The invention of claim 1 includes the pseudo-continuous effect in which the plurality of types of game effects continuously execute a plurality of pseudo-effects during a single symbol variation of the special symbol, and the operation button (42) is advanced. A button lock means (44) configured to be lockable and unlockable at least one of a position and a retracted position, and a button lock control means (25b) for controlling the button lock means (44), The button lock control means (25b), when the effect control means (25a) executes the pseudo-continuous effect, based on the random value acquired by the random number acquisition means (21a), for each pseudo-effect of the pseudo-continuous effect, The operation button (42) is selectively set to either an unlocked state in which the operation button (42) is unlocked or a locked state in which the operation button (42) is locked to one of the advanced position and the retracted position.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the button locking means (44) is configured to be able to lock and unlock the operation button (42) in both the advanced position and the retracted position, The button lock control means (25b), for each pseudo production of the pseudo-continuous production, the unlocking state in which the operation button (42) is unlocked, the advance lock state in which the operation button is locked in the advance position, and the retreat in which the operation button is locked in the retreat position. It is characterized in that it is selectively set to any one of the on-lock states.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, a big hit gaming state is generated by a combination of the states set by the button lock control means (25b) in a plurality of pseudo-stages in the pseudo-continuous stage ( In other words, the big hit symbol is determined by the random number determination means (21b) and displayed on the symbol display (19a, 19b) so that the reliability is different.

  According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the third aspect of the invention, as the number of times of the pseudo-effects in which the button lock control means (25b) sets the unlocked state in the pseudo-continuous effects increases, the degree of reliability that the big hit gaming state occurs is increased. It is characterized by an increase.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the third aspect, as the last pseudo effect in which the button lock control means (25b) sets the unlocked state in the pseudo continuous effect is closer to the end of the pseudo continuous effect, the big hit game state This is characterized in that the reliability of occurrence of the problem is increased.

  The invention of claim 6 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gaming state control means (21c) has a high probability that the type of jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display (19a, 19b) is high. In the case of symbols, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the button lock control means (25b) is shifted to the high probability gaming state in which the probability that the big hit gaming state will occur is higher than the normal gaming state, and the button lock control means (25b) is set to a plurality of times in the pseudo continuous production. Depending on the combination of the states set for each of the pseudo effects, the game shifts to the highly probable gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends (that is, the high probability symbol is determined by the random number judging means (21b) as the jackpot symbol and the symbol display (19a, 19b) is characterized in that the reliability is different.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of claim 1, there is provided a button lock means configured to lock and release the operation button at least one of the advance position and the retract position, and the effect control means executes the pseudo continuous effect. When the button lock control means, the button lock control means controls the button lock means, based on the random value acquired by the random number acquisition means, unlocking the operation button for each pseudo production of the pseudo-continuous production, and Because it is selectively set to either the locked state that locks to one of the advance position and the retreat position, the effect using the operation button during execution of the pseudo continuous effect is made novel and the desired effect can be achieved. Can be realized.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of claim 2, the button lock means is configured so that the operation button can be locked and unlocked at both the advanced position and the retracted position, and the button lock control means includes each of the pseudo continuous effects. For each simulated performance, it is selectively set to one of the unlocked state in which the operation button is unlocked, the advance lock state in which the operation button is locked in the advance position, and the retreat lock state in which the operation button is locked in the retreat position. The effect of claim 1 is increased.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of claim 3, since the button lock control means is configured such that the reliability of occurrence of the big hit gaming state is different depending on the combination of the states set to the plurality of times of the pseudo production in the pseudo continuous production, The effect of using the operation buttons during the execution of the pseudo continuous effect can be surely enhanced.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of claim 4, since the reliability of the big hit gaming state is increased as the number of times of the pseudo production in which the button lock control means sets the unlocked state in the pseudo continuous production is increased, the big hit gaming state It is possible to set a combination of the above-described states in which the reliability of occurrence of the occurrence is high and easily understandable to the player.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of claim 5, the reliability that the jackpot gaming state is generated increases as the last pseudo effect in which the button lock control means sets the unlocked state in the pseudo continuous effect is closer to the end of the pseudo continuous effect. Therefore, the same effect as in the fourth aspect is obtained.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of claim 6, the reliability that the button lock control means shifts to the highly probable gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state by the combination of the states respectively set to a plurality of pseudo renderings in the pseudo continuous rendering. Since they are configured differently, it is possible to enhance the effect using the operation buttons during execution of the pseudo continuous effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a top view of the plate structure equipped with the operation button device. It is a top view of an operation button device. It is a bottom view of an operation button device. FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the operation button device in a state where the effect button is in the advanced position. FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the operation button device in a state where the effect button is in the retracted position. It is a front view of a production button. It is a bottom view of a production button. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line XX in FIG. 4. It is the XI-XI sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the button lock apparatus of a state which a production | presentation button exists in an advance position, and the 1st, 2nd lock member is both in a lock release position. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the button lock apparatus of a state which a production | presentation button exists in an advance position, and a 1st lock member exists in a lock position. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the button lock apparatus of a state which a production | presentation button exists in a retracted position, and a 1st locking member exists in a locked position. FIG. 11 is an operation explanatory diagram of the button lock device in a state where the effect button is moved from the retracted position to the advanced position and the first lock member is rotated from the lock position to the lock release position. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the button lock apparatus of a state which a production | presentation button exists in a retracted position, and a 2nd locking member exists in a locked position. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the button lock apparatus of a state which a production | presentation button exists in an advance position, and a 2nd lock member exists in a lock position. FIG. 12 is an operation explanatory diagram of the button lock device in a state where the effect button moves from the advance position to the retract position and the second lock member rotates from the lock position to the lock release position. It is a block diagram of a control system of the operation button device. It is a flowchart of effect button lock control. It is a flowchart of advance position lock control. It is a flowchart of retreat position lock control. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the game state of the transfer destination from multiple types of game state and each game state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game state, and a subsequent game state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a small hit design, a small hit game, and a subsequent game state. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a change production selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during the end of a variation effect. It is a flowchart of a hit production selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is the figure which showed the table used for a mode flag change process. It is the figure which showed the multiple types of production | presentation selection table and various production patterns. It is a figure which shows a plurality of types of pseudo continuous variation effect patterns. It is a flowchart of effect button processing. It is a table used for selection of the state combination in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 1. It is a table used for selection of the state combination in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 2. It is a table used for selection of a state combination in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 3. It is a table used for selection of the state combination in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 1. It is a table used for selection of the state combination in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 2. It is a table used for selection of a state combination in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 3. It is a table used for selection of the state combination in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 2. It is a flowchart of an image control process. It is a flowchart of an image control process. It is a flowchart of effect button lock control of a change form. It is a flowchart of effect button lock control of a change form.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present invention has an operation button that can be advanced and retracted, and is configured such that the operation button can be locked and unlocked at at least one of the advance position and the retreat position, and the special symbol can be changed once. When performing a pseudo-continuous production that continuously executes a plurality of pseudo-productions, the unlocked state in which the operation button is unlocked for each pseudo-production of the pseudo-continuous production, and one of the advance position and the retreat position Is selectively set to any one of the locked states. Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an opening / closing frame 2 attached to an outer frame attached to an island structure or the like of a game hall so that the opening / closing door 2 can be opened and closed. ing. A game board 4 is mounted on the opening / closing frame 2, and a game area 5 is formed on the front side of the game board 4. A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a, and the front side of the game area 5 is covered by the transparent plate 3b.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the open / close door 3 is provided with a dish structure 6 below the window 3 a, and a firing handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side of the dish structure 6. The dish structure 6 is formed so as to bulge forward from the main body portion of the opening / closing door 3, and a storage dish 6 a for storing game balls is formed in the dish structure 6, and an operation button device 40 is provided. Has been. The operation button device 40 will be described in detail later.

  When the firing handle 7 is rotated, the game balls introduced from the storage tray 6a to the launch position are launched. Here, when there are a plurality of game balls in the storage tray 6a, the plurality of game balls are It is fired continuously at intervals of about 0.6 seconds. The launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and thrown into the upper part of the game area 5.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game board 4 includes a number of obstacle nails 10, a start winning opening device 11, a gate 12, a big winning opening device 13, a plurality of general winning openings 14, a center accessory 15, an image. A display 16 and a game display board 19 are mounted in the illustrated arrangement, and a control device 20 is mounted on the back side of the game board 4.

  The start winning opening device 11 includes first and second start winning openings 11a and 11b, an opening / closing member 11c for opening and closing the second start winning opening 11b, and game balls won in the first and second start winning openings 11a and 11b, respectively. First and second start ports SW11d and 11e to be detected, and an electric chew SOL11f for opening and closing the opening and closing member 11c. The opening / closing member 11c makes it impossible to win the game ball to the second start winning opening 11b in the closed position and enables it in the open position. The gate 12 is provided with a gate SW12a for detecting a passed game ball. SW means a switch and SOL means a solenoid actuator.

  The big prize opening device 13 includes a big prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening / closing the big prize opening 13a, a big winning opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 13a, and a big winning opening for opening / closing the opening / closing member 13b. It has SOL13d. The openable / closable member 13b makes it impossible to win a game ball to the special winning opening 13a in the closed position and enables it in the open position. Each general winning opening 14 is provided with a general winning opening SW 14a for detecting a winning game ball.

  The game display board 19 includes a first special symbol indicator 19a, a second special symbol indicator 19b, a normal symbol indicator 19c, a first special symbol hold lamp 19d, a second special symbol hold lamp 19e, and a normal symbol hold lamp 19f. I have.

  On the first special symbol display 19a, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbol changes based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 11a, and on the second special symbol display 19b, the second start The second special symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbol changes based on the winning of the game ball in the winning opening 11b. When a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first or second special symbol indicator 19a or 19b, a big hit gaming state occurs, and the big prize opening device 13 opens / closes the opening / closing member 13b, which is normally large in blocking. The winning opening 13a is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds (R).

  On the normal symbol display 19c, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbol changes based on the winning of the game ball to the gate 12. When the symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 19c, an auxiliary game is generated, and the start winning port device 11 opens and closes the opening / closing member 11c, and the normally closed second start winning port 11b is set to 1 or Open and close multiple times.

  The first special symbol holding lamp 19d has up to four first reserved numbers which are the number of game balls won in the first start winning opening 11a and have not yet been subjected to the symbol variation in the first special symbol display 19a. The second special symbol holding lamp 19e is displayed with the number of game balls won in the second start winning slot 11b and the second reserved number that has not yet been used for the symbol variation on the second special symbol display 19b. Up to four are displayed, and the normal symbol hold lamp 19f displays up to four hold numbers which are the number of game balls won in the gate 12 and have not yet been used for the symbol change in the normal symbol display 19c.

  By turning the launch handle 7, the game ball that is launched and thrown into the upper part of the game area 5 falls while hitting a plurality of obstacle nails 10, changing its direction, and winning holes 11 a, 11 b, 13 a, 14. If any of the winning areas is won, the game area 5 is discharged out of the game area 5, and if any of the winning holes 11a, 11b, 13a, 14 is not won, it is finally formed at the lower end of the gaming area 5. It is discharged out of the gaming area 5 from the out port 9 that has been made.

A control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the control device 20 includes a main control device 21 and a sub control device 25. The main control device 21 is configured by providing a game control board 22 with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The game control board 22 is connected to the board external information terminal board 23.

  The sub-control device 25 includes a payout control board 26, an effect control board 27, an image control board 28, and a lamp control board 29. Each of the plurality of control boards 26 to 29 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The production control board 27 includes an RTC. The payout control board 26 is connected to the frame external information terminal board 24.

  The game control board 22 receives the ball detection signal from the first and second start openings SW11d, 11e, the gate SW12a, the big prize opening SW13c, the general prize opening SW14a and the control information from the payout control board 26, and The SOL 11f, the special winning opening SOL 13d, the symbol indicators 19a, 19b, 19c, and the symbol holding lamps 19d, 19e, 19f are controlled, and control information (game) Information).

  The payout control board 26 receives the control information from the game control board 22 and the ball detection signals from the payout ball detection SW31, the ball presence detection SW32, and the full tank detection SW33, and controls the payout drive motor 30 to receive the prize opening 11a. , 11b, 13a, 14 for one winning game ball, the number of game balls set for each of the winning openings 11a, 11b, 13a, 14 is paid out to the storage tray 6a, and the game control board 22 and the frame external information Control information (payout information) is output to the terminal board 24.

  The effect control board 27 receives the control information from the game control board 22 and the operation detection signal from the operation button device 40, outputs the control information to the image control board 28, and further receives the control information from the image control board 28. In response, the operation button device 40 is controlled and control information is output to the lamp control board 29. The image control board 28 receives control information from the effect control board 27, controls the image display 16 and the speaker 34, and outputs control information to the effect control board 27. The lamp control board 29 receives the control information from the effect control board 27 and controls the frame lamp 35 and the panel lamp 36 mainly in synchronization with the control by the image control board 28.

Next, the operation button device 40 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 19, the operation button device 40 includes a base member 41, an effect button 42, an effect button SW43, a button lock device 44, an ENTER button 45, a cross button 46, an ENTER button SW47, and cross buttons SW48a to 48d. It has.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 and 10, the base member 41 includes a base body 50 having a bottom wall portion 50 a and a peripheral wall portion 50 b erected from the outer periphery of the bottom wall portion 50 a, and the inside of the base body 50. An upper inner cover 51, an upper outer cover 52 fixed to the base main body 50 so as to cover the inside of the base main body 50 and the upper inner cover 51, a substrate 53 fixed to the lower surface of the base main body 50, and the substrate 53. A lower cover 54 fixed to the base body 50 so as to cover, and a lock device case 55 provided on the lower side of the base body 50 and fixed to at least one of the base body 50, the substrate 53, and the lower cover 54.

  The operation button device 40 is configured such that the upper surface of the upper outer cover 52 is exposed upwardly substantially in tandem with the upper surface of the dish structure 6, and the effect button 42, the ENTER button 45, and the cross button 46 are exposed upward. Is assembled to the dish structure 6.

  As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 6 to FIG. 10, the effect button 42 is in the advanced position (see the solid line in FIG. 6 and FIG. 10) and the retracted position (see the virtual line in FIG. 7 and FIG. 10). Thus, it is supported by the base member 41 so as to be able to advance and retreat up and down, and is biased to the advanced position (upward) by the return spring 49. This effect button 42 corresponds to the operation button of the present invention.

  The effect button 42 extends downward from the projecting operation part 42a and the projecting operation part 42b, which are circular in plan view, and protrudes outward from the projecting operation part 42a to the left and right sides from the cylindrical part 42b and the cylinder part 42b. A pair of projecting portions 42c, a shielding plate mounting portion 42d extending downward from the right projecting portion 42c, an inner flange portion 42e extending inwardly from the cylindrical portion 42b, and extending downward from both left and right inner end portions of the inner flange portion 42e A pair of leg portions 42f, a pair of hook portions 42g for retaining the effect buttons provided in the middle in the length direction of the pair of leg portions 42f, and an effect button provided at the lower end of the pair of leg portions 42f It has a pair of engaging portions 42h for locking.

  A cylindrical portion 50c protruding upward from the bottom wall portion 50a is formed on the left portion of the base body 50, and a pair of protruding portion insertion portions 50d are formed on the left and right sides of the cylindrical portion 50c. . The cylindrical portion 42b of the effect button 42 is fitted into the cylindrical portion 50c so as to be movable up and down, and the pair of projecting portions 42c of the effect button 42 is inserted into the pair of projecting portion insertion portions 50d so as to be movable up and down. The effect button 42 is assembled so that it can be rotated up and down and prevented from rotating.

  In the left portion of the base body 50, an opening 50e is formed in the bottom wall portion 50a, and a pair of left and right engaging portions 50f protruding upward from the bottom wall portion 50 are formed. Openings 53a and 53b communicating with the opening 50e are formed in the substrate 53 (also the lower cover 54). The pair of leg portions 42f of the effect button 42 passes near the outside of the pair of locking portions 50f, extends downward through the openings 50e, 53a, 53b, and reaches the inside of the lock device case 55. The pair of hook portions 42g are located below the pair of locking portions 50f.

  A return spring 49 made of a compression coil spring is mounted between the inner collar portion 42e of the effect button 42 and the bottom wall portion 50a of the base body 50 on the inner side of the cylindrical portion 42b of the effect button 42 and the outer side of the pair of legs 42f. Has been. With the pair of hook portions 42g engaged with the pair of locking portions 50f from the lower side, the effect button 42 is in the advanced position, and the retracting operation portion 42a protrudes upward from the upper outer cover 52. Become. In a state where the in / out operation portion 42a is in contact with the upper end portion of the cylindrical portion 50c, the effect button 42 is in the retracted position, and the height positions of the upper surface of the in / out operation portion 42a and the upper surface of the upper outer cover 52 are substantially the same. Become.

  As shown in FIGS. 4, 6, 7, and 10, the effect button SW 43 includes an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and is mounted on the lower surface of the substrate 53 on the right side of the lock device case 55. Yes. A shielding plate 43 a is attached to the shielding plate attachment portion 42 d of the effect button 42. When the effect button 42 is in the advanced position, the shielding plate 43a is positioned between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the effect button SW43 (see FIG. 6), and the effect button SW43 is turned off. When the effect button 42 is in the retracted position, the shielding plate 43a retracts downward from between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the effect button SW43 (see FIG. 7), and the effect button SW43 is turned on.

The button lock device 44 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 10 to 18, the button lock device 44 constitutes a button lock means that can lock the effect button 42 in both the advanced position and the retracted position, and that can be unlocked. 55.

  The button lock device 44 is rotated between a lock position (see FIGS. 13 and 14) for locking the effect button 42 by engaging with the effect button 42 at the advance position and a lock release position (see FIG. 12). A pair of first lock members 60 that are freely supported by the base member 41, a pair of first spring members 61 that urge the pair of first lock members 60 to the locked position, and the effect button 42 are retracted. When moving from the position to the advanced position (see FIG. 15), a pair of first lock interlocks that receives a pressing force from the effect button 42 and rotates the pair of first lock members 60 from the lock position to the unlock position. A mechanism 62 and a first lock release drive mechanism 63 capable of rotationally driving the pair of first lock members 60 from the lock position to the lock release position are provided.

  Further, the button lock device 44 engages with the effect button 42 at the retracted position to lock the effect button 42 (see FIGS. 16 and 17) and the unlock position (see FIG. 12). A pair of second lock members 60A rotatably supported by the base member 41, a pair of second spring members 61A for biasing the pair of second lock members 60A to the lock position, and an effect button 42 When moving from the advanced position to the retracted position (see FIG. 18), the pair of second lock members 60A that receives a pressing force from the effect button 42 and rotates the pair of second lock members 60A from the locked position to the unlocked position. A lock interlock mechanism 62A and a second lock release drive mechanism 63A capable of rotationally driving the pair of second lock members 60A from the lock position to the lock release position are provided.

  The pair of first lock member 60, first spring member 61, and first lock interlock mechanism 62, and the pair of second lock member 60A, second spring member 61A, and second lock interlock mechanism 62A, respectively, are effect buttons. 42 are provided symmetrically with respect to the substantial center of the effect button 42 so as to correspond to the pair of leg portions 42f. Next, each first lock member 60, first spring member 61, and first lock interlock mechanism 62, and each second lock member 60A, second spring member 61A, and second lock interlock mechanism 62A will be described.

  The first lock member 60 is pivotally supported by the shaft support portion 55a of the lock device case 55 via a shaft 60a that is directed to the left and right with the center portion in the length direction positioned behind the leg portion 42f of the effect button 42. ing. A hook portion 60b projecting forward is formed below the first lock member 60. When the first lock member 60 is in the locked position, the hook portion 60b is formed on the leg portion 42f of the effect button 42 in the advanced position. The mating portion 42h is engaged from below. The first spring member 61 is formed of a tension coil spring, and both end portions thereof are connected to the upper end portion of the first lock member 60 and the spring connection portion 55b of the lock device case 55 located behind the first lock member 60.

  The first lock interlocking mechanism 62 is provided on the first lock member 60 so as to be able to contact the engaging portion 42h and the engaging portion 42h from above, and is engaged when the effect button 42 moves from the retracted position to the advanced position. And a tapered portion 60c that receives a pressing force from the joining portion 42h. The taper portion 60c is formed on the hook portion 60b so as to be shifted forward and slightly curved outwardly from the lower end portion to the front upper end portion.

  When the first unlocking drive mechanism 63 is in an inoperative state, when the effect button 42 moves from the retracted position side to the advanced position, the engaging portion 42h is engaged with the tapered portion 60c, and the first locking member 60 is moved. When the effect button 42 reaches the advanced position by rotating from the lock position side against the urging force of the first spring member 61 and the effect button 42 reaches the advanced position, the engagement portion 42h is disengaged from the taper portion 60c, The one lock member 60 is configured to rotate from the unlock position to the lock position by the urging force of the first spring member 61 and engage with the engaging portion 42h. However, since the production button 42 moves from the retracted position side to the advanced position by the biasing force of the return spring 49, at that time, the first lock member 60 can be rotated from the locked position to the unlocked position. The biasing force of the return spring 49 and the pair of first spring members 61 is set.

  The second locking member 60A is pivotally supported by the shaft support portion 55Aa of the lock device case 55 via a shaft 60Aa that faces left and right and is positioned forward of the leg portion 42f of the effect button 42. ing. The second lock member 60A has a hook portion 60Ab and a taper portion 60Ac in a shape in which the first lock member 60 is turned upside down. When the second lock member 60A is in the locked position, the hook portion 60Ab engages with the engaging portion 42h formed on the leg portion 42f of the effect button 42 in the retracted position from above. The second spring member 61A is formed of a tension coil spring, and both end portions thereof are connected to the lower end portion of the second lock member 60A and the spring connection portion 55Ab of the lock device case 55 positioned in front of the second lock member 60A.

  The second lock interlocking mechanism 62A is provided on the engaging portion 42h and the second locking member 60A so as to be able to contact the engaging portion 42h from below, and when the effect button 42 moves from the advanced position to the retracted position. And a tapered portion 60Ac that receives a pressing force from the engaging portion 42h. When the second unlocking drive mechanism 63A is in an inoperative state, when the effect button 42 moves from the advanced position side to the retracted position, the engaging portion 42h engages with the tapered portion 60Ac, and the second lock member 60A is engaged. When the effect button 42 reaches the retracted position by rotating from the lock position side against the urging force of the second spring member 61A and the effect button 42 reaches the retracted position, the engagement portion 42h is disengaged from the taper portion 60Ac, The second lock member 60A is configured to rotate from the unlock position to the lock position by the urging force of the second spring member 61A and engage with the engaging portion 42h.

  Here, the engaging portion 42h is integrally formed at the lower end portion of the leg portion 42f so as to protrude from the main body portion to the center side of the effect button 42, and the portion including the engaging portion 42h is opened downward. It is formed in a pair of bifurcated shapes that are open upward, whereby the first lock member 60 can be prevented from being unnecessarily released from the engaging portion 42h, and the second lock member 60A is engaged. Unnecessary disengagement from the portion 42h can be prevented.

  The first lock release driving mechanism 63 includes a common first lock SOL 63 a that rotationally drives the pair of first lock members 60, and a first lock SOL 63 a that interlocks the first lock SOL 63 a with the pair of first lock members 60. 1 connecting member 63b. The first connecting member 63b is formed in a U-shape that opens forward in plan view, and both left and right front ends thereof are connected to the upper ends of the pair of first locking members 60, respectively, and a connecting pin 63c and a connecting elongated hole 63d. And are connected so as to be rotatable and relatively movable in the length direction of the first lock member 60.

  The first lock SOL 63a is disposed on the rear side of the first connection member 63b and is attached to the SOL attachment portion 55c of the lock device case 55, and the front end portion of the plunger 63a1 is connected to the first connection member 63b. Yes. When the first lock SOL 63a is turned on, the plunger 63a1 is driven to advance, the first lock release drive mechanism 63 is activated, and when the first lock SOL 63a is turned off, the plunger 63a1 can be moved forward and backward. The unlocking drive mechanism 63 is inactivated.

  The second lock release drive mechanism 63A includes a common second lock SOL63Aa that rotationally drives the pair of second lock members 60A, and a second lock SOL63Aa that interlocks the second lock SOL63Aa with the pair of second lock members 60A. 2 connecting members 63Ab. The second connecting member 63Ab is formed in a U-shape that is open rearward in plan view, and its left and right rear end portions are respectively connected to the lower end portions of the pair of second lock members 60A and the connecting pin 63Ac and the connecting long hole. The second lock member 60A is connected to the second lock member 60A through 63Ad so as to be rotatable and relatively movable in the length direction.

  The second lock SOL63Aa is disposed rearwardly on the front side of the second connection member 63Ab, and is attached to the SOL attachment portion 55Ac of the lock device case 55, and the rear end portion of the plunger 63Aa1 is connected to the second connection member 63Ab. Yes. When the second lock SOL63Aa is turned on, the plunger 63Aa1 is driven to advance, the second lock release drive mechanism 63A is activated, and when the second lock SOL63Aa is turned off, the plunger 63Aa1 can be moved forward and backward. The lock release drive mechanism 63A is deactivated.

  Instead of the pair of first spring members 61, a common spring that urges the first connecting member 63b rearward may be provided. In this case, you may employ | adopt the spring assembled | attached so that the plunger 63a1 might be urged | biased to the retreating side to the 1st lock | rock SOL63a. Similarly, instead of the pair of second spring members 61A, a common spring that urges the second connecting member 63Ab forward may be provided. In this case, a spring assembled to urge the plunger 63Aa1 toward the retracted side may be employed in the second lock SOL63Aa.

  Note that an ENTER button SW 47 (see FIG. 19) corresponding to the ENTER button 45 is mounted on the substrate 53. The cross button 46 includes four first to fourth cross buttons 46a to 46d (see FIG. 4), and the first to fourth cross buttons SW48a to 48d corresponding to the first to fourth cross buttons 46a to 46d. (See FIG. 19) is mounted on the substrate 53.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the effect control board 27 is based on control information from the game control board 22 and the image control board 28, and further based on detection signals from the SWs 43, 47, 48 a to 48 d of the operation button device 40. Thus, various processes are executed and the button lock device 44 of the operation button device 40 is controlled, that is, the first and second locks SOL 63a and 63Aa are controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the effect button lock control executed by the effect control board 27, it is first determined whether or not the effect button 42 is locked at the advanced position (S1). It is determined whether or not to lock in the retracted position (S2). In the case of S2; No, that is, when the effect button 42 is not locked at the advanced position or the retracted position, both the first and second locks SOL63a, 63Aa are turned on (S3), and the first and second unlocking driving are performed. The mechanisms 63 and 63A are both activated. In the case of S1; Yes, the advance position lock control (S5) is executed, and in the case of S2; Yes, the retreat position lock control (S6) is executed.

  S1 and S2 are determined based on the lock flag RF. When RF = 0, S1; No → S2; No, and when RF = 1, S1; Yes, and when RF = 2, S1; No → S2; Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the advance position lock control, it is determined whether or not the effect button 42 is in the retracted position (that is, whether or not the effect button SW43 is on) (S11). In the case of S11; Yes, the first lock SOL63a is turned off so that the effect button 42 can be locked in the advanced position, and the second lock SOL63Aa is turned on so that the effect button 42 is not locked in the retracted position (S13). ). In the case of S11; No, the effect button 42 is not locked at the retracted position, and both the first and second locks SOL63a, 63Aa are turned off (S12).

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the retracted position lock control, it is determined whether or not the effect button 42 is at the retracted position (that is, whether or not the effect button SW43 is on) (S16). In the case of S16; No, the first lock SOL 63a is turned on so that the effect button 42 is not locked at the advanced position, and the second lock SOL 63Aa is turned off so that the effect button 42 can be locked at the retracted position (S18). ). S16: In the case of Yes, the effect button 42 is not locked at the advanced position, and both the first and second locks SOL 63a and 63Aa are turned off (S17).

  If the first lock SOL 63a is switched from on to off when the production button 42 is in the advanced position, the first lock member 60 is switched to the locked position and engaged with the engaging portion 42h, and the production button 42 is moved into the advanced position. It is locked instantly and securely. If the first lock SOL 63a is switched from on to off when the effect button 42 is at a position other than the advance position, the first lock member 60 is switched to the lock position side, but then the effect button 42 moves to the advance position. When the first lock member 60 is once switched to the unlocked position and the effect button 42 reaches the advanced position, the first lock member 60 is switched to the lock position and engaged with the engaging portion 42h. 42 is instantly and securely locked at the advanced position.

  Further, when the first lock SOL 63a is switched from OFF to ON from the state in which the first lock member 60 is engaged with the engaging portion 42h at the lock position when the effect button 42 is in the advanced position, the first lock The member 60 is switched to the unlocked position and released from the engaging portion 42h, and the effect button 42 is instantly and reliably unlocked from the advanced position.

  If the second lock SOL63Aa is switched from on to off when the effect button 42 is in the retracted position, the second lock member 60A is switched to the lock position and engaged with the engaging portion 42h, and the effect button 42 is retracted. Locks instantly and securely in the entry position. If the second lock SOL 63Aa is switched from on to off when the effect button 42 is at a position other than the retracted position, the second lock member 60A is switched to the lock position side. When the second lock member 60A is once switched to the unlocked position and the effect button 42 reaches the retracted position, the second lock member 60A is switched to the lock position and engaged with the engaging portion 42h. The production button 42 is instantly and reliably locked at the retracted position.

  When the second lock member 60A is engaged with the engaging portion 42h at the lock position when the effect button 42 is in the retracted position, the second lock SOL63Aa is switched from OFF to ON. The lock member 60A is switched to the unlocked position and released from the engaging portion 42h, and the effect button 42 is instantly and reliably unlocked from the retracted position.

  Here, assuming that the button operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button 42 is effective is considerably short with respect to the entire game time, the effect button 42 is normally turned off by turning off the first and second locks SOL 63a and 63Aa. It is advantageous to lock the to the advanced or retracted position. This is because when the first and second locks SOL 63a, 63Aa are turned on, the production button 42 can be operated, but otherwise, power is saved without using unnecessary power, and the production button 42 is unnecessary. The operation can also be prevented, and damage due to repeated unnecessary operations can be prevented.

  In addition, about the 1st lock member 60, the 1st spring member 61, and the 1st lock | rock interlocking | linkage mechanism 62, you may provide only 1 set or 3 sets or more. The first lock member 60 may be engageable with a portion other than the engaging portion 42 h of the effect button 42. Regarding the second lock member 60A, the second spring member 61A, and the second lock interlock mechanism 62A, only one set or three or more sets may be provided. The second lock member 60A may be engageable with a portion other than the engaging portion 42h of the effect button 42.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the main control device 21 (game control board 22) constitutes a random number acquisition means 21a, a random number determination means 21b, and a game state control means 21c, and the sub control device 25 (effect control board 27, The image control board 28 and the lamp control board 29) constitute an effect control means 25a including a button lock control means 25b.

  The random number acquisition means 21a receives random numbers (big hit random number value, big hit symbol random number value, reach random number value) from a predetermined random number generator (for example, a ring counter) in response to the winning of a game ball at the start winning holes 11a and 11b. The random number determination means 21b determines (selects) the type of the special symbol based on the random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means 21a, and the special symbol of the type determined by the random number determination means 21b is displayed on the special symbol display. 19a and 19b are stopped and displayed after symbol change.

  In specific processing by the random number determination means 21b, first, when the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot specific value with a predetermined low probability (for example, 1/300) or high probability (for example, 1/30), Next, on the basis of the jackpot symbol random number value, any one of the six types of jackpot symbols of probability variation symbols A and B, normal symbol, surprise symbol symbols A and B, and sudden symbol symbol shown in FIG. 25 is selected at a predetermined selection rate. One is selected. On the other hand, if the big hit random number value does not match the big hit specific value, or if the big hit random value matches the small hit specific value, the small hit symbol shown in FIG. 26 is selected, and the big hit random value matches the small hit specific value If not, the lost symbol is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes five types of game modes, namely, a normal gaming state, a probability variation gaming state, a latent probability gaming state, a short-time gaming state, and a jackpot gaming state with relatively different gaming advantages. A gaming state exists, and any one of these five gaming states is set alternatively.

  In the gaming state control means 21c, in the gaming state other than the big hit gaming state, the big hit symbol (probability variation symbol A, B, normal symbol, sudden probability symbol A, B, emergency symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a, 19b. If so, a jackpot gaming state is generated. Here, as shown in FIG. 25, in the big hit gaming state, for example, in the case of the probability variation symbols A and B and the normal symbol, the big winning opening 13a opens 9R length, and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 13a of each round Since it takes about 30 seconds, a large number of balls can be obtained. In the case of the swift symbols A and B and the rush symbol, the grand prize opening 13a has a 9R short opening, and each round of the big prize opening 13a Since the maximum opening time is about 0.2 seconds, it is impossible to actually acquire the ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the gaming state control means 21c shifts to the probability changing gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the establishment of the probability variation symbols A and B and the probability representation symbol A, and the jackpot based on the establishment of the probability symbol B. After the gaming state is finished, the game is shifted to the latent game state, and after the big hit gaming state based on the establishment of the normal symbol and the collision design, the time-short gaming state is entered.

  Further, the game state control means 21c substantially converts the probability variation game state based on the establishment of the probability variation symbol A and the probability symbol A and the latent probability game state based on the formation of the probability symbol B until the next big hit gaming state occurs. The probability variation game state based on the establishment of probability variation symbol B is continued until the maximum symbol variation of the special symbol is performed a set number of times (for example, 40 times), and then the latent symbol game state is shifted to the normal symbol, The short-time gaming state based on the establishment of the sudden symbol is continued until the symbol variation of the special symbol is performed a set number of times (for example, 40 times), and then the normal gaming state is entered.

  In the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the winning probability of the big-hitting lottery that generates the big-hitting gaming state is low (for example, 1/300), and in the short-time gaming state, the second openable type is compared to the normal gaming state. The opening frequency of the start winning opening 11b is high and the opening time is long. In the probability variation gaming state and the latent probability gaming state, the winning probability of the big hit lottery that generates the big hit gaming state is higher than the normal gaming state (for example, 1/30), and in the probability varying gaming state, the normal gaming Compared to the state, the opening frequency of the openable second start winning opening 11b is high and the opening time is long.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the game state other than the big hit game state, as in the big hit game state based on the establishment of the winning symbols A and B and the sudden symbol, A small hit game in which the mouth 13a performs 9R short opening occurs, and the gaming state after the small hit game is the same as the gaming state before the small hit game. Therefore, the player cannot recognize the big hit game state and the small hit game based on the establishment of the confident symbol B at a glance.

  Here, the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are performed by the random number obtaining means 21a and the random number judging means 21b based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 11a, 11b. B, a normal symbol, a winning symbol A, B, and a sudden symbol) are selected and displayed, so that a big hit lottery is won, and a small hit symbol is selected and displayed, so that a small hit lottery is won. In addition, when the random winning means 21a and the random number determining means 21b are won in the big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 11a, 11b, the probability variation lottery and the latent probability lottery will be performed. When the displayed big hit symbol type is the probability variation symbol A or B, or the random symbol symbol A, the winning symbol is selected by the probability variation lottery.

The effect control means 25a and the button lock control means 25b will be described.
The effect control means 25a controls the effect means 39 including the image display 16 for game effects, and special effects based on the random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means 21a for the game effect to be executed while the special symbol is changing. Display images selected from multiple types of game effects (variable effect patterns) including a pseudo continuous effect (pseudo continuous effect pattern) that allows a plurality of pseudo effects to be executed continuously during a single symbol change of the symbol. Display on the device 16.

  The button lock control means 25b controls the button lock device 44, and when the effect control means 25a executes the pseudo-continuous effect, based on the random value acquired by the random number acquisition means 21a, each of the pseudo-effects for each pseudo effect. In addition, an unlocking state in which the effect button 42 is unlocked, an advance lock state in which the effect button 42 is locked in the advance position, and a retreat lock state in which the effect button 42 is locked in the retreat position are selectively set.

  Here, the button lock control means 25b sets the lock flag RF to 0 to set the lock release state, sets the lock flag RF to 1 to set the advance lock state, and sets the lock flag RF to 2. Set to enter the retreat lock state.

  Then, a big hit gaming state is generated by the combination of the states (the unlocked state, the advance lock state, and the retreat lock state) set by the button lock control means 25b for a plurality of times of the pseudo effect in the pseudo continuous effect (that is, the big hit game state) The symbols are determined by the random number determination means 21b and displayed on the symbol displays 19a and 19b).

  More specifically, the more the number of pseudo effects that the button lock control means 25b has set in the unlocked state in the pseudo continuous effects, the higher the reliability that the big hit gaming state will occur, and the button lock control means 25b. However, the closer the final pseudo-production that has set the unlocked state in the pseudo-continuous production is to the final of the pseudo-continuous production, the higher the reliability that the big hit gaming state occurs.

  Further, depending on the combination of the states (the unlocked state, the advance lock state, the retreat lock state) that the button lock control means 25b has set for a plurality of times of the pseudo effect in the pseudo continuous effect, The degree of reliability that shifts from the latent game state to the high-probability game state (that is, the probability variation symbols A and B and the probability symbols A and B are determined by the random number determination means 21b as the big hit symbols and displayed on the symbol displays 19a and 19b). Are configured differently.

  Specifically, the more the number of pseudo-effects that the button lock control means 25b has set the unlocked state in the pseudo-continuous effect, the higher the reliability of transition to the highly probable gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, the closer the last pseudo effect for which the button lock control unit 25b has set the unlocked state in the pseudo-continuous effect is to the end of the pseudo-continuous effect, the higher the reliability of the transition to the highly probable game state after the end of the big hit game state. You may do it.

  The button lock control means 25b can also execute the following first to fifth button lock controls in a game effect other than the pseudo continuous effect.

  In the first button lock control, during the button operation effective period, the effect button 42 is selectively held in either the locked state or the unlocked state in one of the advanced position and the retracted position. Any of the above states is determined based on the result of any one of the big hit lottery, the probability variation lottery, or the latent probability lottery, and the reliability of winning in any of the big hit lottery, the probability variation lottery, or the latent probability lottery depends on the state. To be different.

  In the second button lock control, when the set time T elapses with the effect button 42 being unlocked during the button operation effective period, the set time T is locked when the set time T elapses. The determination is made based on any one of the lottery, the probability variation lottery, and the latent probability lottery, and depending on the set time T, the reliability of winning in any of the big hit lottery, the probability variation lottery, and the latent probability lottery is made different.

  In the third button lock control, the effect button 42 is locked to one of the advanced position and the retracted position when the effect button 42 is operated to the retracted position N times while the effect button 42 is unlocked during the button operation valid period. In addition, the set number of times N is determined based on the result of any one of the big hit lottery, the probability variation lottery, or the latent probability lottery, and the winning number is selected as the big hit lottery, the probability variation lottery or the latent probability lottery. Make the confidence level different.

  In the fourth button lock control, during the button operation valid period, the effect button 42 is held in the locked state at the retracted position, or the effect button 42 is unlocked from the locked state at the retracted position, Whether or not the effect button 42 is unlocked is determined based on the result of any one of the jackpot lottery, the probability variation lottery, and the latent probability lottery, and depending on whether or not the effect button 42 is unlocked, the jackpot lottery, the probability variation lottery, or the latent probability lottery Make sure that the winning confidence levels are different.

  In the fifth button lock control, regardless of the results of the big hit lottery, the probability variation lottery, or the latent probability lottery, the effect button 42 is kept unlocked during the button operation effective period.

  In the first to third button lock controls, when the production button 42 is locked at either the advanced position or the retracted position during the button operation effective period, the position is determined to be a big hit lottery, a probable variation lottery, The determination is made based on any result of the latent lottery, and the reliability of winning in any of the big hit lottery, the probability variation lottery, or the latent lottery is further varied depending on the position.

  Next, specific processing / control executed by the sub-control device 25 (effect control board 27, image control board 28) in order to achieve the above-described configuration of the effect control means 25a including the button lock control means 25b will be described. .

  As shown in FIG. 27, the effect control board 27 executes a timer interrupt process every minute time, and in this timer interrupt process, a command reception process (S21), an effect button process (S22), and a command transmission process (S23). ) Are executed sequentially. In S21, a command from the game control board 22 (image control board 28) is received. In S23, the command set in the steps described later is transmitted to the image control board 28 (lamp control board 29).

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the command reception process of S21, when a hold number increase command is received (S31; Yes), a hold number addition process (S32) is executed and a hold number command is set (S33). When the change start command is received (S34; Yes), change effect selection processing (S35) is executed. When the change stop command is received (S36; Yes), the changing effect end process (S37) is executed. When the opening command is received (S38; Yes), the hit effect selection process (S39) is executed. When an ending command is received (S40; Yes), an ending effect selection process (S41) is executed. Finally, a customer waiting command reception process (S42) is executed, and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the variation effect selection process in S35, the variation start command received from the game control board 22 is analyzed (S51), and the mode flag MF (the current mode among the five types of A to E modes in FIG. 33) is analyzed. With reference to the mode flag 0 to 4 corresponding to the mode (S52), the hold number subtraction process (S53) is executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 34, five types of effect selection tables A to E respectively corresponding to the five types of A to E modes are stored.

  In the variation effect pattern selection process (S54), one of the five effect selection tables A to E corresponding to the mode flag MF referred to in S52 is extracted, and the effect selection table and the analysis are performed in S51. Based on information including the type of special symbol, one of a plurality of types of variation effect patterns 1, 2, 3, 4... Is selected. Thereafter, a change effect start command including information on the change effect pattern selected in S54 is set (S55), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the variation effect end processing of S37, the variation stop command received from the game control board 22 is analyzed (S61), the mode flag MF is referred to (S62), and it is determined whether or not it is a hit ( S63). In the case of winning (S63; Yes), the mode flag changing process (S64) is executed, and as shown in FIG. 33, the mode flag MF corresponding to the winning symbol that triggered the winning (for example, in the case of probability variation symbol A) 1 (B mode)) is changed and set, and a value corresponding to the symbol (for example, 10000 in the case of probability variation symbol A) is set to the gaming state stay counter MC.

  On the other hand, if it is not a win (S63; No), it is determined whether MF is 0 (A mode or not) (S65). If S65; No, MC is subtracted from MC-1 (S66). When MC becomes 0 (S67; Yes), 0 (A mode) is set in MF (S68). After S64, after S68, if S65; Yes, S67; If No, next, a variable effect end command is set (S69), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the winning effect selection process in S39, the opening command received from the game control board 22 is analyzed (S71), the mode flag MF is referred to (S72), and the winning effect pattern selection process (S73) is performed. 34, one of the five types of effect selection tables A to E shown in FIG. 34 corresponding to the mode flag MF referred to in S72 is extracted, and a plurality of types of hits are selected based on the types of the effect selection table and special symbols. One of the production patterns 1, 2, 3... Is selected. Thereafter, an opening effect start command including information on the hit effect pattern selected in S73 is set (S74), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the ending effect selection process of S41, the ending command received from the game control board 22 is analyzed (S76), the mode flag MF is referred to (S77), and the ending effect pattern selection process (S78). , One of five types of effect selection tables A to E shown in FIG. 34 corresponding to the mode flag MF referred to in S77 is extracted, and a plurality of types of endings are selected based on the types of the effect selection table and the special symbols. One of the production patterns 1, 2, 3... Is selected. Thereafter, an ending effect start command including information on the ending effect pattern selected in S78 is set (S79), and the process returns.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 34, one or a plurality of types of pseudo continuous variation effect patterns exist in the plurality of types of variation effect patterns to be selected, and for each pseudo effect of each pseudo continuous variation effect pattern. A button operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button 42 is effective is set.

  As shown in FIG. 35, as a pseudo continuous variation effect pattern, a pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 1 in which a pseudo effect is executed twice, a pseudo continuous change effect pattern 2 in which a pseudo effect is executed three times, and a pseudo effect in which a pseudo effect is executed four times. Three types of continuous variation effect patterns 3 are provided. In the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 1, the button operation effective period is set twice. In the pseudo continuous change effect pattern 2, the button operation effective period is set three times. In the continuous variation effect pattern 3, the button operation effective period is set four times.

  For example, in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern, each pseudo effect is mainly performed by a plurality of decorative designs, and in each pseudo effect other than the last pseudo effect, it ends when a plurality of decorative symbols appear to stop changing, Thereafter, the variation of the plurality of decorative symbols is resumed, and the next pseudo effect is started. In the last pseudo-production, a plurality of decorative symbols finally stop fluctuating completely through the reach state (or without the reach state).

  In addition, one or a plurality of types of specific variation effect patterns, one or a plurality of types of specific effects among a plurality of types of variation effect patterns, a plurality of types of hit effect patterns, and a plurality of types of ending effect patterns to be selected, respectively. There are one or more types of specific ending effect patterns, and a button operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button 42 is effective is set for each specific effect pattern.

  The first to fifth button lock controls are executed when a specific effect pattern is selected. In particular, the button lock control related to the big hit lottery is executed for a specific variable effect pattern, and the probability variation lottery. And the button lock control relating to the subtle lottery is executed for a specific variation effect pattern, a hit effect pattern, or an ending effect pattern.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 36, in the effect button process of S22, it is first determined whether or not to execute a specific effect pattern (specific variation effect pattern or hit effect pattern or ending effect pattern) (S81). If Yes, one of the first to fifth button lock controls is executed (S82), and the process returns. On the other hand, if S81; No, it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern is to be executed (S83). If S83; No, the process returns.

  S83: In the case of Yes, it is determined whether or not a combination of states (lock release state, advance lock state, retreat lock state) to be set for a plurality of pseudo effects in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern to be executed is selected (S84). ), S84; In the case of No, a state combination selection process (S85) is performed in which the combination is alternatively selected from a plurality of preset combinations.

  In the state combination selection process of S85, for example, as shown in FIG. 37, when executing the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 1 including two pseudo effects, three types of combinations (1) to (3) (for example, ( In the combination of 2), one of the locked state at the time of the first pseudo effect and the unlocked state at the time of the second pseudo effect) is selected, and the selection rate is determined based on the winning / non-winning selection of the lottery shown in the drawing. In the selection rate shown in the figure (for example, when winning in the big hit lottery, the selection rate of the combination of (1) is 20%, the selection rate of the combination of (2) is 30%, and the combination of (3) is 50%) Become.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 38, when the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 2 including three pseudo effects is executed, four types of combinations (1) to (4) (for example, in the combination of (2), One of the locked state at the time of the second pseudo effect and the unlocked state at the time of the third pseudo effect) is selected, and the selection rate is determined based on the selection rate (for example, selection / non-winning selection shown in the drawing) (for example, When winning the big hit lottery, the selection rate of the combination of (1) is 10%, the selection rate of the combination of (2) is 20%, the selection rate of the combination of (3) is 30%, The combination is 40%).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 39, when the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 3 including four pseudo effects is executed, five types of combinations (1) to (5) (for example, in the combination of (2), 1 to One of the locked state at the time of the third pseudo effect and the unlocked state at the time of the fourth pseudo effect) is selected. When winning the jackpot lottery, the selection rate of the combination of (1) is 10%, the selection rate of the combination of (2) is 15%, the selection rate of the combination of (3) is 20%, The combination selection rate is 25%, and the combination of (5) is 30%).

  Here, in FIGS. 37 to 39, the locked state includes both the advance lock state and the retreat lock state, and the lock state is either the advance lock state or the retreat lock state. In this way, when the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern is executed, based on the random value acquired by the random number acquisition means 21a, the unlock state in which the effect button 42 is unlocked for each pseudo effect of the pseudo continuous effect, and the advance It is selectively set to one of the locked states in which it is locked to one of the position and the retracted position. Then, the reliability of occurrence of the big hit gaming state varies depending on the combination of the states (unlocked state and locked state) set for the plurality of times of the pseudo effect in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern. The greater the number of pseudo effects in which the unlocked state is set in the continuous variation effect pattern, the higher the reliability with which the big hit gaming state occurs.

  Alternatively, in the state combination selection process of S85, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, when executing the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 1 including two pseudo effects, two types of combinations (1), (2) (for example, In the combination of (1), one of the unlocked state at the first simulated performance and the locked state at the second simulated performance) is selected, and the selection rate is the winning / non-winning lottery shown Separately, the selection rate shown in the figure (for example, when winning in the big hit lottery, the selection rate of the combination of (1) is 30% and the selection rate of the combination of (2) is 70%).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 41, when the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 2 including three times of pseudo effects is executed, three combinations (1) to (3) (for example, in the combination of (1), the first time One of the unlocked state at the time of the pseudo-production and the locked state at the time of the second and third pseudo-effects is selected, and the selection rate is the selection rate (for example, the selection rate (eg, In the case of winning the big hit lottery, the selection rate of the combination (1) is 20%, the selection rate of the combination (2) is 30%, and the selection rate of the combination (3) is 50%.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 42, when the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 3 including four pseudo effects is executed, four combinations (1) to (4) (for example, in the combination of (1), the first time One of the unlocked state at the time of the pseudo effect and the locked state at the time of the second to fourth pseudo effects is selected. When winning the big hit lottery, the selection rate of the combination of (1) is 10%, the selection rate of the combination of (2) is 20%, the selection rate of the combination of (3) is 30%, The combination selection rate is 40%).

  Here, in FIGS. 40 to 42, the lock state includes both the advance lock state and the retreat lock state, and the lock state is either the advance lock state or the retreat lock state. In this way, when the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern is executed, based on the random value acquired by the random number acquisition means 21a, the unlock state in which the effect button 42 is unlocked for each pseudo effect of the pseudo continuous effect, and the advance It is selectively set to one of the locked states in which it is locked to one of the position and the retracted position. Then, the reliability of occurrence of the big hit gaming state varies depending on the combination of the states (unlocked state and locked state) set for the plurality of times of the pseudo effect in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern. In the continuous variation effect pattern, the reliability that the jackpot gaming state is generated increases as the last pseudo effect in which the unlocked state is set is closer to the last of the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern.

  Alternatively, in the state combination selection process of S85, for example, as shown in FIG. 43, when executing the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern 2 including three pseudo effects, three types of combinations (1) to (3) (for example, In the combination of (1), one of the unlocked state at the first pseudo effect, the advance lock state at the second pseudo effect, and the retreat lock state at the third pseudo effect) is selected. The selection rate is the selection rate shown in the drawing lottery selection / non-winning selection (for example, when winning a lottery lottery, the selection rate of the combination of (1) is 20%, the combination of (2) The selectivity is 30%, and the combination (3) is 50%).

  In this way, when the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern is executed, based on the random value acquired by the random number acquisition means 21a, the unlock state in which the effect button 42 is unlocked for each pseudo effect of the pseudo continuous effect, and the advance One of the advance lock state locked to the position and the retreat lock state locked to the retreat position is selectively set. Then, the reliability with which the big hit gaming state is generated differs depending on the combination of the states (the unlocked state, the advance lock state, and the retreat lock state) respectively set for a plurality of times of the pseudo effect in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern.

  As described above, after executing the state combination selection process in S85, 1 is set to the number of pseudo effects N (S86), and the process proceeds to S87. If S84: Yes, the process proceeds to S87 without executing S85 and S86. In S87, it is determined whether or not the button operation effective period of the Nth pseudo effect is started, and in the case of S87; Yes, the Nth pseudo effect lock flag setting process (S88) is executed. In the lock flag setting process of S88, based on the combination of the states selected in S84, when the lock release state is set at the N-th pseudo rendering, the lock flag RF is set to 0 to enter the advance lock state. In this case, 1 is set in RF, and 2 is set in RF when the retreat lock state is set. Thereafter, the effect button lock control (S89) described based on FIGS. 20 to 22 is executed.

  From the effect button lock control of S89, when RF is 0, the effect button 42 is unlocked when it is locked at the advanced position or the retracted position, and when it is locked at the retracted position, it is advanced to the advanced position. Return. Then, the player can push down the effect button 42 at the advance position to the retracted position, and when the operation is released, the effect button 42 returns to the advance position.

  When RF is 1, when the effect button 42 is locked at the retracted position, the lock is released, and the effect button 42 is returned to the advanced position and locked there. Then, the player cannot press the advance button 42 at the advanced position to the retracted position. When RF is 2, when the effect button 42 is locked at the advanced position, the lock is released. Then, the player can press the advance button 42 at the advance position to the retracted position, where the effect button 42 is locked at the retracted position.

  After the effect button lock control in S89, the process proceeds to S90. In the case of S87; No, the process proceeds to S90 without executing S88 and S88. In S90, it is determined whether or not the button operation period is valid. If S90; Yes, it is determined whether or not the effect button 42 has been operated (S91). If S91; Yes, an effect button command is set (S92). After S92, or in the case of S90; No, S91; No, it is determined whether or not the N-th pseudo effect has ended (S93), and in the case of S93; No, the process returns. S93: If Yes, it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern is completed (S94). S94; If Yes, the process returns. If S94; No, the number N of pseudo effects is added to N + 1 (S95). Return.

  In this way, for each pseudo effect of the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern, one of the unlocked state, the advance lock state, and the retreat lock state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 44, in the image control process executed by the image control board 28, when the hold number command is received (S101; Yes), the hold number is changed and displayed on the image display 16 in the process of S102. Further, when a variation effect start command is received (S103; Yes), a variation effect pattern corresponding to the command is displayed in the process of S104, and when a variation effect end command is received (S105; Yes), a process of S106 is performed. The display of the variation effect pattern is terminated. If an opening effect start command is received (S107; Yes), a winning effect pattern corresponding to the command is displayed in the process of S108, and if an ending effect start command is received (S109; Yes), the process of S110 The ending effect pattern corresponding to the command is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 45, it is determined whether or not a specific production pattern (a specific variation production pattern, a specific hit production pattern, a specific ending production pattern) or a pseudo continuous variation production pattern is being executed (S111), S111; If Yes, it is determined whether or not it is a button operation effective period (S112). If S112 is Yes, the image display 16 informs that it is a button operation effective period (for example, an operation instruction for the effect button 42) (S113). ). Next, it is determined whether or not an effect button command has been received (S114). S111; No or S112; No or S114; S114: In the case of Yes, in the process of S115, a part of the specific effect pattern or pseudo continuous variation effect pattern that is being executed is switched and displayed, for example, the degree of expectation that is won in the jackpot lottery, the probability variation lottery, the latent probability lottery Is displayed on the image display 16.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the following operations and effects are achieved.
A button lock device 44 configured to be able to lock the effect button 42 at both the advance position and the retracted position and to be unlocked is provided. When the effect control means 25a executes the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern, the button lock control means 25b controls the button lock device 44 to unlock the effect button 42 for each pseudo effect of the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern based on the random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means 21a; Since it is selectively set to either one of the advance lock state for locking at the advance position and the retreat lock state for locking at the retreat position, an effect using the effect button 42 during execution of the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern is performed. It is possible to realize a desired effect by making it novel.

  A big hit gaming state is generated by a combination of the states (unlocked state, locked state (advance lock state, retreat lock state)) set by the button lock control means 25b for a plurality of pseudo effects in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern. Since the reliability is configured to be different, the combination of the states set by the button lock control means 25b for the plurality of pseudo effects in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern, respectively, the high probability game state (probability change after the end of the big hit game state). Since the reliability of shifting to the gaming state and the latent game state is different, it is possible to reliably enhance the effect using the effect button 42 during execution of the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern.

  The greater the number of pseudo effects that the button lock control means 25b has set in the unlocked state in the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern, the higher the reliability that the big hit gaming state will occur, or the button lock control means 25b will become pseudo continuous variations The closer the final pseudo-production that set the unlocked state in the production pattern is to the final of the pseudo-continuous production, the higher the reliability that the big hit gaming state will occur, so the higher the reliability that the big hit gaming state will occur. The combination can be easily set for the player.

In addition, you may change the said Example partially as follows.
(1) The button lock device 44 is configured such that the effect button 42 can be locked only at the advance lock position and can be unlocked. In this case, the second lock member 60A, the second spring member 61A, the second lock interlock mechanism 62A, and the second lock release drive mechanism 63A can be omitted. The button lock control means 25b selectively sets the effect button 42 in either the unlocked state or the advanced lock state for each pseudo effect of the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern.

  The specific button lock control at that time is as shown in FIG. 46, and it is determined whether or not the effect button 42 is locked at the advanced position (S201), S201; No (that is, the lock flag RF is 0). In this case, the first lock SOL 63a is turned on (S202), and if S201; Yes (that is, the lock flag RF is 1), the first lock SOL 63a is turned off (S203). In the state combination selection process in S85 of FIG. 36, the combination of the unlocked state and the advance lock state is selected, and in the lock flag setting process of S88 of FIG. 36, 2 is set to the lock flag RF. There is no.

(2) The button lock device 44 is configured such that the effect button 42 can be locked only at the retreat lock position and can be unlocked. In this case, the first lock member 60, the first spring member 61, the first lock interlock mechanism 62, and the first lock release drive mechanism 63 can be omitted. The button lock control means 25b selectively sets the effect button 42 in either the unlocked state or the retreat locked state for each pseudo effect of the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern.

  The specific button lock control at that time is as shown in FIG. 47, and it is determined whether or not the effect button 42 is locked in the retracted position (S206), S206; No (that is, the lock flag RF is 0). In this case, the second lock SOL63Aa is turned on (S207), and if S206; Yes (that is, the lock flag RF is 2), the second lock SOL63Aa is turned off (S208). In the state combination selection process in S85 of FIG. 36, the combination of the unlocked state and the retreat lock state is selected, and in the lock flag setting process of S88 of FIG. 36, 1 is set to the lock flag RF. There is nothing.

(3) In the embodiment, by selecting one combination of the states for the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern, the unlocked state, the advance lock state, and the retreat are set for each pseudo effect of the pseudo continuous variation effect pattern. One of the locked states is selectively set, but for each pseudo production of the pseudo continuous variation production pattern, one of the unlocked state, the advance lock state, and the retreat lock state is selected by lottery ( This lottery may be selected and set individually by a jackpot lottery, a probability variation lottery, or a lottery based on the result of the latent lottery.

  It should be noted that various changes other than those disclosed above can be added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, various button lock devices configured to be able to lock and release the effect button 42 at least one of the advanced position and the retracted position can be applied. The present invention is applicable to various pachinko gaming machines provided with performance buttons (operation buttons).

1 Pachinko machines 11a, 11b First and second start winning openings 13a Large winning opening 16 Image display 19a, 19b First and second special symbol display 21a Random number acquisition means 21b Random number determination means 21c Game state control means 25a Control means 25b Button lock control means 41 Base member 42 Production button 44 Button lock device 49 Return spring

Claims (6)

Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number value when a game ball is won at the start opening, random number determination means for determining the type of special symbol including the jackpot symbol based on the random value acquired by the random number acquisition means, and a random number A symbol display that displays the special symbol of the type determined by the determination means after the symbol change, and a jackpot game that opens and closes a large number of rounds when the jackpot symbol is displayed on the symbol display A game state control means for generating a state, an image display for a game effect, and a game effect to be executed during a symbol change of a special symbol based on the random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means. And an operation button that is supported by the base member so as to advance and retreat over the advance position and the retreat position and is urged to the advance position by a return spring. Pachinko In tricks machine,
The plurality of types of game effects include a pseudo-continuous effect that continuously executes a plurality of times of pseudo-effects during a single symbol variation of the special symbol,
Button locking means configured to be able to lock the operation button at least one of an advance position and a retract position and to be unlocked;
Button lock control means for controlling the button lock means,
The button lock control unit unlocks the operation button for each pseudo effect of the pseudo continuous effect based on the random number value acquired by the random number acquisition unit when the effect control unit executes the pseudo continuous effect. A pachinko gaming machine that is selectively set to any one of a state and a locked state in which one of an advanced position and a retracted position is locked. The button lock means is configured to be able to lock and unlock the operation button at both the advanced position and the retracted position,
The button lock control means includes a lock release state in which the operation button is unlocked, an advance lock state in which the operation button is locked in the advance position, and a retreat lock state in which the operation button is locked in the retreat position for each pseudo effect of the pseudo continuous effect. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is selectively set to one state.   3. The reliability according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the button lock control means is configured such that the reliability of occurrence of a big hit gaming state is different depending on a combination of states set for a plurality of pseudo effects in the pseudo continuous effect. The pachinko machine described.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the reliability of occurrence of a big hit gaming state is increased as the number of times of the pseudo effect in which the button lock control means sets the unlocked state in the pseudo continuous effect is increased.   4. The reliability with which the big hit gaming state is generated increases as the last pseudo effect in which the button lock control means sets the unlocked state in the pseudo continuous effect is closer to the end of the pseudo continuous effect. The pachinko machine described. The gaming state control means has a high probability that a jackpot gaming state is more likely to occur than a normal gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends when the type of jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display is a high probability symbol. Transition to gaming state,
The button lock control means is configured such that the reliability of transition to the highly probable gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is different depending on the combination of the states set for the plurality of pseudo renderings in the pseudo continuous rendering. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.