JP2013244230A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which makes it hard for a player to notice a fault of a presentation button.SOLUTION: A button mode setting means 240 sets an automatic depressing mode when there is a high possibility that a presentation button is incapable of transmitting operation signals corresponding to a depressing operation from a player. When the automatic depressing mode is set, a pseudo signal output means 250 determines at least one output timing within prescribed button effective time during which the depressing operation of the presentation button is effective on the basis of electronic drawing, and outputs button depressing pseudo signals at the determined output timing. When receiving the operation signals from the presentation button within the button effective time, or when receiving the button depressing pseudo signals from the pseudo signal output means 250, an operation presentation control means 230 controls the performing of a prescribed operation presentation form corresponding to the timing of receiving the operation signals or the button depressing pseudo signals.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine.

  In patent document 1, in the pachinko machine which displays the effect image for the interest improvement in addition to the special symbol and changes the display of the effect image when the player presses the effect button during the effect operation game period, A vibration sensor for detecting vibration generated when the effect button is pressed is provided in the vicinity of the effect button device. During the effect operation game period, the vibration sensor detects vibration and an operation signal generated by pressing the effect button is generated. There is described a pachinko machine that determines that an operation failure of an effect button has occurred when it does not occur and executes an operation effect mode by an automatic operation effect process.

  In the pachinko machine described above, in the normal state in which there is no malfunction in the effect button, the input timing of each operation signal input from the effect button device is stored for each passage of time in the effect operation game period, and each input timing Are updated and stored as a series of signal input patterns, and in the automatic operation effect processing, a pseudo operation signal is generated according to the latest stored signal input pattern, and the operation effect mode is executed according to the generated pseudo operation signal.

JP 2012-16362 A

  In the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, when an effect button failure occurs, the operation effect mode is always executed according to the same signal input pattern thereafter. For this reason, the player is likely to notice the failure of the effect button, and the possibility of stopping the game with the pachinko machine becomes high.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which a player is not likely to notice the failure even when the effect button has failed.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes an effect button, a button mode setting means, a pseudo signal output means, and an operation effect control means. The effect button transmits an operation signal in response to a pressing operation from the player. The button mode setting means sets the automatic pressing mode when there is a high possibility that the effect button cannot transmit an operation signal corresponding to the pressing operation from the player. The pseudo signal output means determines, based on electronic lottery, at least one output timing within a predetermined button effective time for enabling the push operation of the effect button when the automatic press mode is set. A pseudo button press signal is output at the output timing. When the operation effect control means receives the operation signal from the effect button within the button effective time, or receives the button press pseudo signal from the pseudo signal output means, the operation effect control means corresponds to the timing at which the operation signal or the button press pseudo signal is received. Controls execution of a predetermined operation effect mode.

  In the operation effect mode whose execution is controlled by the operation effect control means, the reception of one of the operation signal or the button pressing pseudo signal is valid only once within the effective time of one button, and the second and subsequent receptions are performed. In the case of invalidation, the number of output timings determined by the pseudo signal output means is limited to one. On the other hand, when the operation effect mode enables the reception of the operation signal or the button press pseudo signal multiple times within one button effective time, the number of output timings determined by the pseudo signal output means is limited to one. There may be more than one. When the pseudo signal output means determines a plurality of output timings, a mode in which a plurality of output timings are determined based on lottery is a mode in which a plurality of output timings are directly determined by lottery, or a plurality of preset lottery execution timings. The lottery is executed every time, and the mode for determining whether to make the output timing according to the lottery result, the lottery execution timing is determined by lottery, and the lottery is further executed at each determined lottery execution timing. The mode etc. which determine whether it is set as output timing according to a result are included.

  In the above configuration, when the effect button cannot transmit an operation signal corresponding to the pressing operation from the player, and the button mode setting means sets the automatic pressing mode, the pseudo signal output means is within the button effective time. At least one output timing is determined based on electronic lottery, and a button press pseudo signal is output at the determined output timing. The operation effect control means receives a button press pseudo signal from the pseudo signal output means and controls execution of a predetermined operation effect mode according to the timing at which the button press pseudo signal is received. Therefore, it is easy for the player to have an illusion that the effect buttons are functioning effectively. In addition, it is very unlikely that the button pressing pseudo signal is output at the same timing in a plurality of button effective times that occur when the effect button is broken. For this reason, the possibility that the same operation effect mode is repeatedly executed is extremely low, and the player is less likely to notice the failure of the effect button.

  The second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the operation effect control means receives the operation signal or the button press pseudo signal a plurality of times within the button effective time, and at each reception timing. The execution of a predetermined operation effect mode is controlled. The pseudo signal output means determines a plurality of output timings within the button effective time based on electronic lottery so that the time interval of the output timing is shortened according to the decrease in the remaining button effective time.

  When the operation effect mode requests the player to press the effect button many times, the player's press operation on the effect button tends to increase as the remaining button effective time decreases. In the above configuration, since the plurality of output timings within the button effective time are determined so that the time interval is shortened according to the decrease in the remaining time of the button effective time, the player can perform the operation effect mode at the time of the effect button failure It is easy to get an illusion that it is consistent with the self-pressing operation, and it is more difficult to notice the malfunction of the production button.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the button mode setting means is within the button effective time during the continuous energization period from turning on the power to turning off the gaming machine. When the operation signal non-reception state in which the operation signal is never received from the effect button continues for a predetermined plurality of continuous energization periods including the previous continuous energization period, when the power is turned on to the gaming machine this time, the automatic press mode Set.

  It is unlikely that the player will not press the production button once during all the button effective times during one continuous energization period, and there is a possibility that such a state will continue for a predetermined number of continuous energization periods. Very low. Therefore, the operation signal non-reception state in which no operation signal is received from the effect button within the button effective time during the continuous energization period from the power-on to the power-off to the gaming machine is a predetermined plural energization periods. When it continues, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the effect button cannot transmit an operation signal corresponding to the pressing operation from the player. In the above configuration, when the operation signal non-receiving state continues for a plurality of predetermined continuous energization periods including the previous continuous energization period, the automatic press mode is set when the power is turned on this time, so that a malfunction of the effect button is detected. There is no need to provide a dedicated sensor (for example, a vibration sensor for detecting vibration generated when the production button is pressed), and an increase in cost due to an increase in the number of components can be suppressed.

  The fourth aspect of the present invention is any one of the first to third gaming machines, wherein the button mode setting means is operated from the effect button while the automatic press mode is set and within the button effective time. When the signal is received, the setting of the automatic pressing mode is canceled.

  In the above configuration, when the automatic press mode is set even though the effect button is functioning normally and the operation signal can be transmitted, the player presses the effect button within the button effective time. By doing so, the setting of the automatic pressing mode is canceled and the effect is executed at the timing of the actual pressing operation, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  According to the present invention, since it is difficult for the player to notice the failure of the effect button, the player can be prevented from stopping the game in the pachinko machine due to the failure of the effect button.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view which looked at the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. 1 from the front. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the 1st special symbol success / failure lottery means and the 2nd special symbol success / failure lottery means of FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the special figure low probability determination table of FIG. 5, and a special figure high probability determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the kind table per 1st special figure of FIG. 5, and the kind table per 2nd special figure. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing details of a first special symbol variation pattern lottery means and a second special symbol variation pattern lottery means in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing details of the normal symbol winning / lotting means of FIG. 4. It is a figure which shows the detail of the table for game mode setting which the game mode control means of FIG. 4 refers. The first fluctuation pattern table for the first special figure, the second fluctuation pattern table for the first special figure, the third fluctuation pattern table for the first special figure, and the fourth fluctuation pattern table for the first special figure in FIG. It is a figure which shows a detail. It is a figure which shows the detail of the 1st fluctuation pattern table for 2nd special figures, the 2nd fluctuation pattern table for 2nd special figures, and the 3rd fluctuation pattern table for 2nd special figures of FIG.8 (b). It is a figure which shows the correspondence of game mode and a fluctuation pattern table. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the sub control apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of game mode and the kind of background image. It is a figure which shows the detail of the 1st production pattern table of FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the 2nd production pattern table of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of an operation effect image. It is a figure which shows the setting conditions of automatic pressing mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the automatic press mode setting process which the sub-control apparatus of FIG. 14 performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the button press production | presentation process which the sub-control apparatus of FIG. 14 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the button press production | presentation process which the sub-control apparatus of FIG. 14 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the further another example of the button press production | presentation process which the sub control apparatus of FIG. 14 performs.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments of the invention with reference to FIGS. 1 to 21. However, the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and are described in the embodiments. Not all combinations of features are essential to the solution of the invention.

  In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko machine. The present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a revolving type gaming machine (slot machine) in which medals are used as gaming media and medals are paid out as benefits of gaming results.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is installed in a rectangular machine frame 2 installed in an island facility of a game arcade, and is attached to the machine frame 2 so as to be openable and closable in an open door shape. The main body frame 3, the game board 30 mounted on the inner side of the main body frame 3, and the front door of the main body frame 3 are attached to the front of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. Is provided on the lower side of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and includes a front board 5 having a tray 6 for receiving game balls, and a non-illustrated (main body) disposed below the main body frame 3. (Inside the frame 3), a handle 7 attached to the front board 5, and speakers 8 provided on the upper left and right sides of the glass door 4. The front board 5 is provided with an effect button 60 that accepts a pressing operation from the player. The effect button 60 includes a press detection sensor (not shown), and transmits an operation signal to a sub-control device 200 (shown in FIG. 4) described later in response to a pressing operation from the player. The operation signal is transmitted once for each pressing operation, and the same number of operation signals are transmitted when the pressing operation is continuously performed a plurality of times.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 100 and a sub control device (production control device) 200 constituting a sub control device covered with a cover member are provided via a support member or the like. And a payout control device 300 are provided. The main control device 100, the sub control device 200, and the payout control device 300 all have a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores data required for computer programs and game processing, and the CPU stores the data in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) that is a temporary storage area for performing processing in accordance with the computer program.

  Further, on the left side of the payout control device 300 in FIG. 3, a power supply device 400 for supplying power to each control device is provided.

  Next, the configuration of each part of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a game area 31 on which a game ball flows down.

  The game area 31 can be observed from the glass window 4a. The game area 31 is partitioned and formed so as to be substantially circular by a guide rail 32 and a game ball regulation rail 33 for sliding the game ball.

  The game balls accommodated in the tray 6 of the front board 5 are supplied one by one to a launching device (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the payout control device 300 launches a game ball with a predetermined intensity based on an input from a launch volume (variable resistor) 7 </ b> A that increases or decreases according to the amount of rotation of the handle 7. In this way, the firing motor 7B is driven and controlled. A game ball that has been launched by the launching device, flew in the direction of arrow X shown in FIG. 2, passed through the launch port 34, and reached the top of the game area 31 will flow down in the game area 31.

  Further, the payout control device 300 is provided on the firing stop switch 7C provided on the circumference of the handle 7 or the handle 7, and detects the surface contact of the handle 7 under the condition that the rotation operation of the handle 7 becomes effective. A touch sensor 7D for performing is connected.

  In the game area 31, there are an effect display device 50, a stage 51, a first special symbol display device 40A, a second special symbol display device 40B, a normal symbol display device 41, and a plurality of first start winning openings (start ) 61, second start winning opening (starting opening) 62, electric tulip 63, large winning opening 64, attacker device 65, through chucker 66, multiple general winning openings 67, and out opening 68 A plurality of game nails and windmills that are not shown in the figure (which is simplified in FIG. 2) are provided to change the flow direction of the game balls in the game area 31.

  The first start winning opening 61 is located below the stage 51 in the approximate center of the game area 31.

  For example, when the game ball flows down the left side of the game area 31 by the player's operation, the board configuration is such that the first start winning opening 61 is easily won.

  In addition, the board | substrate surface structure in this invention may be other than the said board | substrate surface structure, such as arrange | positioning the 1st start winning opening 61 and the 2nd starting winning opening 62 up and down perpendicularly.

  Each of the first start winning port 61, the second start winning port 62, the big winning port 64, the through chucker 66, and the general winning port 67 has a first start winning port detection sensor 91 for detecting the passage of a game ball, a second A start winning opening detection sensor 92, a large winning opening detection sensor 93, a through chucker detection sensor 94, and a general winning opening detection sensor 95 are incorporated.

  These detection sensors 91 to 95 are magnetic sensors that output a game ball detection signal (electrical signal) as the game ball passes, and the game ball detection signal is input to the main controller 100.

  The “winning entrance” in the present embodiment is a game ball storage port that is collected on the back side of the game area 31 when a game ball enters, and the “through chucker” has passed through the game ball passage portion provided in the game area 31. Later, a game ball passing port through which the game area 31 flows down again is used.

  In addition, “1 game” in the present embodiment, the game ball is won at the start winning opening where the special symbol display device is activated, and the special symbol on the special symbol display device starts to change. After the state where the fluctuation continues, the special symbol at which the fluctuation ends is displayed until the stop display.

  40A of 1st special symbol display apparatuses receive the result of the electronic lottery (1st special symbol lottery) which concerns on the 1st special symbol performed by the main controller 100 with the winning of the game ball to the 1st start winning opening 61. More specifically, after a special symbol (number or pattern) fluctuates based on the result of the electronic lottery, a predetermined special symbol is derived and displayed in a manner to display the lottery result (stop) It is controlled by a later-described variation display control means 130 so as to be displayed in a mode of display.

  The second special symbol display device 40B is triggered by the winning of a game ball at the second start winning opening 62, and the second special symbol display device 40B is operated by the main controller 100 in the same manner as the electronic lottery (first special symbol lottery) described above. It is for displaying the result of the electronic lottery (the second special symbol lottery) related to the symbol, and more specifically, after the special symbol (number or pattern) fluctuates based on the result of the electronic lottery, the lottery It is controlled by a later-described variable display control means 130 so that a predetermined special symbol is derived and displayed (stopped display) in a manner of displaying the result.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol that changes when the winning at the first start winning port 61 is triggered is the first special symbol, and the special symbol that changes when the winning at the second starting winning port 62 is the second special symbol. The change and the derivation display (stop display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a special symbol, and the variable display control means 130 is based on the order of the lottery processing with a predetermined priority according to the type of the special symbol. Is done.

  Depending on game setting conditions, a lottery process may be performed in a predetermined time-series winning order regardless of the type of special symbol, or individually and in parallel with each other (so-called special symbol simultaneous rotation). .

  Further, the first special symbol display device 40A and the second special symbol display device 40B are composed of a 7-segment display, and an effect display device 50 that performs a predetermined effect display within the same time corresponding to the variation display time of the special symbol. The game board 30 is spaced apart from the lower right portion of the game board 30 so as not to enter the field of view of the player who is watching.

  The state in which any one of the 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display device 40A or the second special symbol display device 40B is blinking is a state in which the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed, The state where the blinking is stopped and the lighting is maintained is a state where the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped.

Further, the time during which any of the seven segments constituting the first special symbol display device 40A or the second special symbol display device 40B is blinking is the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.
The process for determining the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are performed in a winning order of a predetermined priority order, and the corresponding first special symbol and second special symbol are changed, and then each lottery result is displayed. Each special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 40A and the second special symbol display device 40B in a display manner.

  In addition, the first special symbol lottery based on the first start winning port 61 and the second special symbol lottery based on the second start winning port 62 are executed in the winning order of the game balls (chronological old winning order), respectively. Each lottery result (special symbol) is derived and displayed individually.

  The effect display device 50 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 30.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 50 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and the first special symbol and the first symbol that are individually executed in response to the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 61 and the second starting winning opening 62. Based on the result of the lottery concerning 2 special symbols, it is controlled by the sub-control device 200 so as to display a predetermined effect mode.

  The effect display device 50 includes a first effect symbol (dummy symbol) S1 variably displayed in conjunction with the variation of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 40A as a part of the predetermined effect mode. The first effect symbol (dummy symbol) S1 variably displayed in conjunction with the variation of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 40B is shared and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal image. Be controlled.

  Here, in principle, the stop display mode of the first effect symbol (dummy symbol) S1 is synchronized with the stop display mode (lottery result) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Further, in the effect display device 50, a display region R1 for displaying that a reserved ball random number (described later) corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is stored in the RAM of the main control device 100 is provided. Separately, a display area R2 is provided for displaying that the reserved ball random number corresponding to the second special symbol lottery is stored in the RAM of the main controller 100.

  The through chucker 66 has a gate structure through which a game ball can pass. In the present embodiment, the through chucker 66 is disposed above the second start winning opening 62 on the right side of the game board 30.

  When the game ball passes through the through chucker 66, the normal symbol winning lottery means 150 of the main controller 100 performs an electronic lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) related to the normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 41 is controlled by a normal symbol success / failure lottery unit provided in the main control device 100 so that the result of electronic lottery related to the normal symbol (the loss per common symbol) is displayed.

  The normal symbol display device 41 is disposed above the first special symbol display device 40A, and is composed of two LED lamps in the present embodiment.

  Only one of the two LED lamps is turned on when the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is hit (per normal), and only the other is turned on when lost. The state in which the two LED lamps are alternately blinking is a state in which the normal symbol is fluctuating, and the state in which the blinking is stopped and the lighting is maintained is a state in which the variation in the normal symbol is stopped.

  Moreover, the time when the two LED lamps are alternately blinking is a normal symbol variation time.

  The electric tulip 63 is provided at the entrance of the second start winning opening 62, and is a pair of blade members that rotate about an axis orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 30, and an electric tulip that drives the pair of blade members. A drive device (solenoid) 63A is provided, and energization of the solenoid 63A causes the pair of blade members to rotate away from each other, thereby enlarging the entrance of the second start winning prize port 62.

  Since the electric tulip 63 has a pair of blade members closed, the gap between the electric tulip and the game nail provided above the second start winning opening 62 cannot pass the game ball. In a state where the member is closed, it is impossible to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 62.

  The electric tulip 63 is controlled by the main control device 100 so that the pair of blade members are opened when the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is a normal drawing.

  The stage 51 is a structure that is disposed below the effect display device 50 and allows the game ball to stay temporarily while rolling.

  A groove 51A is formed at the center of the stage 51, and a first start winning opening 61 is disposed at a position directly below the groove 51A. For this reason, the game ball dropped from the groove 51A is guided to the first start winning opening 61 with a high probability.

  In addition, on the side surface of the effect display device 50 (not shown), an entrance (so-called warp port) related to the ball passage for guiding the game balls one by one in the groove 51A is provided.

  The big winning opening 64 is a horizontally long rectangular opening and is provided below the first starting winning opening 61.

  The attacker device 65 is provided with a rectangular lid member which is provided in a rotating manner in the shape of a flap in the front-rear direction around the horizontal axis at the lower side of the rectangular opening, and has the same shape as that of the big prize opening 64. And a solenoid to be driven. When the solenoid is energized, the lid member rotates forward to open the special winning opening 64.

  The state in which the attacker device 65 is open is a state in which a game ball can be awarded to the grand prize winning port 64, and the state in which the attacker device 65 is closed is a state in which a game ball cannot be awarded to the grand prize winning port 64. .

  When the result of the first special symbol lottery related to the first special symbol performed when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 61 is a hit (per first special symbol), When the result of the second special symbol lottery related to the second special symbol performed when the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 62 is a win (per second special symbol), the main controller 100 By controlling the attacker driving device 65A, the player is released by a predetermined number of rounds, thereby providing a winning game advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined number of rounds is 2 rounds, 5 rounds or 15 rounds, the maximum number of winnings per round is 9 (predetermined number of winnings), and the longest open time of the attacker device 65 is 30 seconds. (Predetermined opening time).

  That is, when the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 64 reaches nine before 30 seconds elapses from the time when the attacker device 65 is opened, and the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 64 is nine. When 30 seconds have elapsed since the time when the attacker device 65 was opened before reaching the end, one round is completed.

  Note that whether the winning game is 2 rounds, 5 rounds, or 15 rounds differs depending on the types of special figures that exist.

  It is also possible to make a hit game in which the opening time per round, the number of times of opening and closing the rectangular lid member, or a combination thereof is varied depending on the type per special figure.

  In addition, the form of the electric tulip 63 or the attacker device 65 is not limited to the above form, but from two blade members, one blade member, a door-shaped opening / closing plate material, or a lower side of the winning opening substantially flush with the game board surface. A velo-shaped plate material that slides to a protruding position and a buried position, or a combination of these may be used.

  In the present embodiment, “one round” is a process for opening the special winning opening 64 obtained by a command for one operation (command from the main control device 100) for operating the attacker device 65.

  Therefore, the number of times that the lid member is driven based on one command (one round) is not limited to one, but may be a predetermined number of times.

  Therefore, for example, in the case of a game of five rounds, the game of five rounds is completed based on the fact that one command for operating the attacker device 65 is continuously generated for five times individually.

  The prize ball payout device 301 is a device for paying out the prize balls to the tray 6.

  The number of payout balls is associated in advance with each of the first start winning opening 61, the second start winning opening 62, the big winning opening 64, and the general winning opening 67.

  The main control device 100 is configured to instruct the payout control device 300 of the number of prize balls to be paid out in advance, based on the payout port where the winning of the game ball is detected, and the payout control device 300. The device 300 is configured to drive a payout motor (not shown) of the prize ball payout device 301 in accordance with a command from the main control device 100 so that the prize ball payout device 301 pays out a prize ball.

  Also, the prize balls paid out from the prize ball payout device 301 are counted by the payout counting switch 302 disposed in the flow path of the prize ball payout device 301, and the payout control device 300 is input from the payout counting switch 302. The payout operation is stopped based on

  In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls previously associated with the first start prize opening 61 and the second start prize opening 62 is 3, and the number of prize balls previously associated with the big prize opening 64 is 13. Yes, the number of prize balls associated with the general winning opening 67 in advance is five.

  The game balls that have not won any of the first start winning opening 61, the second starting winning opening 62, the big winning opening 64, and the general winning opening 67 from the out opening 68 positioned at the bottom of the gaming area 31. Collected.

  Hereinafter, the hardware configuration of the main controller 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the main control device 100 includes a first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110, a second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120, a variable display control means 130, a normal symbol success / failure lottery means 150, and a winning game control. Means 160, electric tulip control means 170, and game mode control means 180.

  Each of these means is a means set by a computer program and data stored in the ROM in order to perform control related to the game.

  The first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 is triggered by an electronic lottery (first special symbol lottery) per special symbol (per first special symbol) or when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 61. To decide.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range based on one of the hardware internal system clocks periodically input. (In the present embodiment, an integer range of 0 to 65535). By updating at high speed one by one (for example, the processing completion time of one loop is 5 milliseconds), a random number for first special figure determination that is a hardware random number is generated. In other words, the game ball detection signal from the first start winning port detection sensor 91 is a main control device when the first special figure winning random number generating means 111 and the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 61 are triggered. The first special figure success / failure random number obtaining means 112 for obtaining (latching) the first special figure success / failure random number generated by the first special figure success / failure random number generation means 111 based on the input to the first special figure success / failure random number generation means 111, For special use The special figure low probability determination table 113A shown in FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b) shows whether the first special figure rejection random number acquired by the number acquisition means 112 is per special figure or lost. The first special figure success / failure judging means 113 for judging with reference to the special figure high-accuracy judgment table 113B shown in FIG. 1 and the first special figure based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 61 during the variation of the first special symbol. When the figure winning random number acquisition unit 112 acquires the first special figure winning random number, the predetermined special number winning random number is set as a reserved ball random number related to the first special symbol (4 in the present embodiment). 1), the first special figure determination random number holding means 114 is stored using the RAM of the main controller 100.

  The reserved ball random number stored by the random number holding means 114 for determining whether or not to hold the first special figure is satisfied each time the processing permission condition is satisfied in the winning order in which the reserved ball random number is stored, that is, in the winning order. In addition, the first special figure winning / non-judging judgment means 113 judges whether it is per special figure or lost, and the stored reserved ball random number related to the judgment is cleared.

  Note that the start value of the loop counter (including a loop counter described later) in the present embodiment can be changed randomly every time at a predetermined timing using a known technique or the like.

  The special figure low-accuracy determination table 113A and the special figure high-probability determination table 113B shown in FIG. 6 define the correspondence between the first special figure success / failure random number and the special figure hit / miss.

  Specifically, in the special figure low-accuracy determination table 113A shown in FIG. 6 (a), the special figure hit / random numbers 0 to 186 are associated in advance with special figure hit / fail random numbers. Losses are associated with 187 to 65535 in advance. That is, the probability of hitting the special figure when the special figure low-accuracy determination table 113A is referred to is about 1/350.

  On the other hand, in the special figure high-accuracy determination table 113B shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure hits are associated in advance with the first special figure success / failure random numbers 0 to 1860, and the first special figure success / failure Losses are associated with the random numbers 1861 to 65535 in advance.

  That is, when the special figure high-accuracy determination table 113B is referred to, the probability of hitting the special figure is about 1/35.

  As can be seen by comparing these winning probabilities, the winning probability per special figure based on the special figure high-accuracy determination table 113B is less than the probability winning per special figure based on the special figure low-probability determination table 113A. 10 times higher.

  The gaming state in which the special figure low-probability determination table 113A is referred to in the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 to determine whether or not the special figure is hit or lost is the special figure normal gaming state in the present invention. The gaming state in which the high accuracy time determination table 113B is used and the special figure hit or the loss is determined is the special figure high probability gaming state in the present invention.

  Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the “special figure normal gaming state” will be referred to as “special figure low probability” and the “special figure high probability gaming state” will be referred to as “special figure high probability”.

  In addition to the above-described means, the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 includes a first special figure type determining random number generating means 115, a first special figure type determining random number acquiring means 116, and a first special figure. A hit type determining means 117 and a first special figure type determining random number holding means 118 are provided.

  Each of these means has a special symbol that includes a plurality of special symbols that are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 40A when the result of the determination (lottery) by the special symbol success / failure determination means 113 is per special symbol. It is a means to determine by electronic lottery.

  Specifically, the type determining random number generating means 115 for the first special figure sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (in this embodiment, based on an interrupt signal periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The random number for the type of the first special figure, which is a software random number, is generated by updating it one by one in the range of an integer from 0 to 99.

  The random number acquisition means 116 for determining the type per first special figure triggers the winning of the game ball of the first start winning opening 61 (the game ball detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 91 is sent to the main controller 100). Based on the input, a type determining random number for the first special figure generated by the first special figure type determining random number generating means 115 is acquired (latched).

  Further, the first special figure type determining means 117, when the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 is per special figure (per first special figure), the first special figure type determining random number obtaining means 116. The type of the first special symbol is determined with reference to the first special symbol type table 117A based on the first special symbol type determining random number obtained by the above.

  Further, when the first special symbol winning / failing lottery means 110 is lost, the first special symbol corresponding to one predetermined loss is determined.

  The random number holding means 118 for determining the type per first special figure is for determining the type per first special figure based on the winning of a game ball to the first start winning opening 61 during the variation of the first special symbol or during the winning game. When the random number acquisition means 116 acquires the type determining random number per first special figure, the RAM of the main controller 100 up to the predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment) of the type determining random number per first special figure. Use to memorize.

  The first special figure type determining random number stored by the first special figure type determining random number holding means 118 is displayed in the winning order based on the stop display of the changing first special symbol or the end of the winning game. Each time the processing permission condition is satisfied, the first special symbol type determining means 117 is used to determine the type of the first special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the first special figure type table 117A is used when the first special symbol winning / lottery means 110 makes a special figure (per first special figure) type. It defines the correspondence between the random number for determination and the type of special symbol. There are four types of special symbols used in the present embodiment: 2R special symbol A, 5R special symbol A, 5R special symbol B, and 15R special symbol A. 2R special symbol A is associated in advance, 5R special symbol A is associated in advance with the first special symbol type determining random numbers 7 to 39, and the first special symbol type determining random numbers 40 to 89 are associated with each other. The 5R special symbol B is associated in advance, and the 15R special symbol A is associated in advance with the first special symbol type determining random numbers 90 to 99.

  When the first special symbol type table 117A is referred to and the type of the first special symbol is determined to be 2R special symbol A, the first special symbol derived on the first special symbol display device 40A is, for example, “ It is displayed as a “4” doublet.

  When the type of the first special symbol is determined to be the 5R special symbol A, the first special symbol derived on the first special symbol display device 40A is displayed, for example, as a double-eyed “2”.

  In addition, when the type of the first special symbol is determined to be the 5R special symbol B, the first special symbol derived on the first special symbol display device 40A is displayed as, for example, a “5” doublet.

  In addition, when the type of the first special symbol is determined to be the 15R special symbol A, the first special symbol derived on the first special symbol display device 40A is displayed as, for example, a “7” doublet.

  The selection probabilities for 2R special symbol A, 5R special symbol A, 5R special symbol B, and 15R special symbol A are 7%, 33%, 50%, and 10%, respectively.

  The selection probabilities are described for reference, and are not included in the first special figure type table 117A.

  As described above, the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 performs the first special symbol lottery related to the success / failure in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 61, and a plurality of types of first special symbols. It has a function to determine the special symbol related to success or failure from among the above.

  Next, the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 provided separately from the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 will be described.

  The second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 is triggered by an electronic lottery (second special symbol lottery) per special symbol (per second special symbol) or when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 62. To decide. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range based on one clock of the hardware internal system clock inputted periodically. (In this embodiment, an integer in the range of 0 to 65535 is generated at a high speed one by one (for example, the processing completion time of one loop is 5 milliseconds). In other words, the game ball detection signal from the second start winning port detection sensor 92 is the main control device when the second special figure winning / randomizing number generating means 121 and the winning of the game ball into the second starting winning port 62 are triggered. 100, the second special figure success / failure random number obtaining means 122 for obtaining (latching) the second special figure success / failure random number generated by the second special figure success / failure random number generating means 121 based on the input to the second special figure success / failure random number generating means 121; For special use The special figure low probability determination table 113A shown in FIG. 6A or FIG. 6B shows whether the second special figure rejection random number acquired by the number acquisition means 122 is per special figure or lost. The second special figure success / failure judging means 123 to be judged with reference to the special figure high-accuracy judgment table 113B to be shown, and the second special figure based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 62 during the variation of the second special symbol. When the figure special random number acquisition means 122 obtains the second special figure random number, a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) is used as the reserved special random number for the second special symbol. Second random number holding means 124 for storing and rejecting using the RAM of the main control device 100.

  The reserved ball random number stored by the second special figure winning / rejecting random number holding means 124 each time the processing permission condition is satisfied in the winning order in which the reserved ball random number is stored, that is, the winning order. In addition, the second special figure winning / non-judging judgment means 123 judges whether it is per special figure or lost, and the stored reserved ball random number related to the judgment is cleared.

  The special figure low-accuracy determination table 113A and the special figure high-accuracy determination table 113B are tables similar to the tables referred to in the first special symbol lottery.

  That is, the probability that the result of the first special symbol lottery executed with the winning at the first start winning opening 61 is per special figure (per first special figure) and the winning at the second starting winning opening 62 are The probability that the result of the second special symbol lottery executed as an opportunity is per special figure (per second special figure) is the same.

  In the same way as described above, the gaming state in which the special figure low-probability determination table 113A is referred to in the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 to determine whether the special figure hits or loses is determined as the special figure low-probability game in the present invention. The gaming state in which the special figure high-probability determination table 113B is used to determine whether or not the special figure is hit or lost is the special figure high-probability gaming state in the present invention.

  In addition to the above-described means, the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 includes a second special figure type determining random number generating means 125, a second special figure type determining random number acquiring means 126, and a second special figure. A hit type determining means 127 and a second special figure hit type determining random number holding means 128 are provided.

  Similar to the first special symbol lottery described above, these means are derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 40B when the result of the determination (lottery) by the special symbol success / failure determination means 123 is per special symbol. This is a means for determining by electronic lottery from a plurality of special symbols.

  Specifically, the type determining random number generation means 125 for the second special figure sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (in this embodiment, based on an interrupt signal periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). A random number for each type of second special figure, which is a software random number, is generated by updating it one by one in an integer range of 0 to 99).

  Further, the random number obtaining means 126 for determining the type per second special figure triggers the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 62 (the game ball detection signal from the second start winning port detection sensor 92 is the main controller 100). 2), the type determining random number for the second special figure generating random number generating means 125 is acquired (latched).

  In addition, the second special symbol type determining means 127, when the second special symbol winning / not determining lottery means 120 is per special symbol (per second special symbol), the second special symbol type determining random number acquiring unit 126. The type of the second special symbol is determined with reference to the second special symbol type table 127A on the basis of the random number for determining the type of second special symbol acquired by the above.

  Further, when the second special symbol use lottery means 120 is lost, a second special symbol corresponding to one predetermined loss is determined.

  The random number holding means 128 for determining the type per second special figure is for determining the type per second special figure based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 62 during the variation of the second special symbol or during the winning game. When the random number obtaining unit 126 obtains a type determining random number per second special figure, the RAM of the main controller 100 up to the predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment) of the type determining random number per second special figure. Use to memorize.

  The random number for determining the type of second special figure stored by the random number holding means 128 for determining the type of second special figure is displayed in the order of winning based on the stop display of the second special symbol being changed or the end of the winning game. Each time the processing permission condition is satisfied, the second special symbol type determining means 127 is used to determine the type of the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b), the second special figure type table 127A is displayed when the second special symbol winning / lottery means 120 is per special figure (per second special figure). It defines the correspondence between the random number for determination and the type of special symbol.

  There are two types of special symbols used in the present embodiment: 5R special symbol A and 15R special symbol A, and 5R special symbol A is associated in advance with random numbers 0 to 19 for determining types per second special symbol. Thus, the 15R special symbol A is previously associated with the second special figure type determining random numbers 20 to 99.

  The selection probabilities of the 5R special symbol A and the 15R special symbol A are 20% and 80%, respectively.

  When the second special symbol type table 127A is referred to and the type of the second special symbol is determined to be the 5R special symbol A, the second special symbol derived on the second special symbol display device 40B is, for example, “ 2 ”

  In addition, when the type of the second special symbol is determined to be the 15R special symbol A, the second special symbol derived on the second special symbol display device 40B is displayed as, for example, a “7” doublet.

  In addition, when the first special figure type table 117A and the second special figure type table 127A are compared, the 2R special figure type table 127A does not include the 2R special symbol A and the 5R special symbol B, and Since the proportion of the 15R special symbol A selected is 80% of the total, the second special symbol lottery is more than the probability that the first special symbol type is determined to be the 15R special symbol A by the first special symbol lottery. The probability that the type of the second special symbol is determined to be the 15R special symbol A is set to be significantly higher.

  Therefore, the player who enjoys the second special symbol lottery by the second special symbol lottery means 120 more per special figure than the first special symbol lottery by the first special symbol lottery means 110 as seen from the player Since there is a high probability that the type per special figure is determined to be the 15R special symbol A, the game can be advanced more advantageously.

  As described above, the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 performs the second special symbol lottery regarding the success / failure when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 62, and a plurality of types of second special symbols. It has a function to determine the special symbol related to success or failure from among the above.

  In addition, each of the 2R special symbol A, the 5R special symbol A, the 5R special symbol B, and the 15R special symbol A defined in the first special symbol type table 117A and the second special symbol type table 127A, The types of round numbers are associated in advance.

  “2R”, “5R”, and “15R” are named “2 rounds”, which are named after the special symbol indicating 2R special symbol, 5R special symbol A, 5R special symbol B, and 15R special symbol A. It is an abbreviation of “5 rounds” and “15 rounds”, and is a type of the number of rounds of a winning game associated with the special symbol in advance.

  That is, the type of the number of rounds of the winning game is determined by determining the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 40A or the second special symbol display device 40B by electronic lottery. It has become.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the winning game control means 160 will be described.

  The hit game control means 160 provides the player with a hit game by opening and closing the attacker device 65 for only two rounds when the type per special figure at the time of special figure is 2R special symbol A. When the type per special figure at the time of hit is 5R special symbol A or 5R special symbol B, the attacker device 65 is opened and closed for five rounds to provide the player with a hit game. When the type per figure is 15R special symbol A, the attacker device 65 is opened and closed for 15 rounds to provide the player with a game.

  The normal symbol success / failure lottery means 150 shown in FIG. 4 determines whether or not to lose the normal symbol by electronic lottery (general symbol lottery) when the game ball passes through the through chucker 66.

  The normal symbol success / failure lottery means 150 is configured in substantially the same manner as the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 or the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120. Specifically, FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol use lottery means 150 sets the loop counter value within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, an integer of 0 to 65535) based on one clock of the hardware internal system clock that is periodically input. A random number generator for normal / incorrect use for generating a normal / incorrect random number that is a hardware random number by updating each one at a high speed (for example, 5 milliseconds for one loop), and a through checker In other words, based on the fact that the game ball detection signal from the through chucker detection sensor 94 is input to the main control device 100, the game ball passes through 66. The random number for random use for winning / unsuccessful random number acquisition means 152 for acquiring (latching) the random number for randomness for normal / unusual occurrence generated by the random number for randomness for generating / determined for drawing 151, A normal / non-probable determination unit 153 that determines whether the normal or permissible reference is made with reference to the general / low accuracy determination table 153A or the general / high accuracy determination table 153B; If the random number acquisition means 152 for normal / unusual acquisition acquires the random number for normal / unusual during the operation of the electric tulip 63 based on the general-purpose, the predetermined random number for normal / non-specific is determined by a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). ), The random number holding means 154 for normal / incorrect use for storing the random number as a reserved ball random number related to the normal symbol using the RAM of the main control device 100.

  That is, the normal symbol use lottery means 150 is a means for performing a general drawing lottery related to success / failure when the game ball passes through the through chucker 66.

  The common figure low-accuracy determination table 153A and the common figure high-accuracy determination table 153B prescribe the correspondence relationship between the random numbers for rejecting the common figure and the common figure and lose, and the specific contents are not shown. However, the winning probability per ordinary figure according to the ordinary figure high-accuracy determination table 153B is set to 1 / 1.1, for example, and the winning probability per ordinary figure according to the ordinary figure low-accuracy determination table 153A is 1/120. Is set. In other words, the normal figure high-accuracy determination table 153B is set to have a much higher probability of winning per normal figure than the normal figure low-accuracy determination table 153A. Wins per figure.

  In the following, for convenience, the game state in which the normal symbol low / high probability determination table 153A is used in the normal symbol success / failure lottery means 150 to determine whether or not the base symbol is hit or lost is referred to as “normal low probability”. A gaming state in which the time determination table 153B is used to determine the hit or loss of the usual figure is referred to as “ordinary figure high probability”.

  The electric tulip control means 170 shown in FIG. 4 energizes the solenoid 63A of the electric tulip 63 when elected in the electronic lottery (ordinary drawing lottery) by the normal symbol success / failure lottery means 150, and the electric tulip 63 is energized. 63 opens and closes a pair of blade members.

  The electric tulip control means 170 opens the electric tulip 63 twice in an opening time of, for example, 2.9 seconds with respect to one general figure in the normal figure high accuracy. The electric tulip 63 is opened once with an opening time of 0.2 seconds per hit.

  In the ordinary high accuracy, as described above, the electronic tulip 63 is opened twice for 2.9 seconds based on the winning in the electronic symbol lottery means 150 for the normal symbol. If the player launches a game ball on the right side of the game board 30, the second start prize port 62 can be easily awarded a game ball. With the award balls that are paid out based on the winning of 62, even if the game balls are fired to the game area 31, it is possible to play the game without reducing the number of game balls for firing.

  That is, if the game ball can be passed through the through chucker 66, the electric tulip 63 is easily opened, and the player can easily win the game ball in the second start winning opening 62 ( Supported) (so-called electric support state).

  As shown in FIG. 10, the game mode control means 180 refers to the game mode setting table 180A and sets the number of games related to special figure high accuracy and normal figure high accuracy in each game mode.

  The game state setting table 180A defines the correspondence relationship between the types of special symbols, the types of game modes, and the number of games related to special figure high accuracy and general figure high accuracy.

  The game mode control means 180 refers to this game mode setting table 180A, and according to the type per special figure derived as a result of the lottery by the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, The game mode is shifted after the end.

  Then, after the winning game is finished, the game in the game mode after the transition is started.

  Next, the fluctuation display control means 130 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.

  The fluctuation display control means 130 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern (including the concept of fluctuation time) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol from among a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns by electronic lottery. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display control means 130 includes a first special symbol fluctuation pattern lottery means 131 for determining a fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol, and a second special symbol for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol. The first special symbol variation pattern lottery means 131 and the second special symbol variation pattern lottery means 141 are based on a winning order of a predetermined priority order. The variation time of the symbol and the second special symbol is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the first special symbol variation pattern lottery means 131 calculates the value of the loop counter based on an interrupt signal periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). A first special figure fluctuation pattern random number generating means 132 for generating a first special figure fluctuation pattern random number which is a software random number by updating one by one within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, an integer range of 0 to 99); , Triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first start winning port 61 or the second starting winning port 61B (based on the fact that the game ball detection signal from the first start winning port detection sensor 91 is input to the main controller 100) ), First special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition means 133 for acquiring (latching) the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number generated by the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number generation means 132, and the first special figure fluctuation pattern random pattern Based on the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number obtained by the random number obtaining means 133, the first special figure first fluctuation pattern table 134A, the first special figure second fluctuation pattern table 134B, the first special figure third First special figure fluctuation pattern selection means 134 for selecting a special figure fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol with reference to any one of the fluctuation pattern table 134C or the fourth fluctuation pattern table 134D for the first special figure; The first special figure variation pattern random number obtaining means 133 obtains the first special figure variation pattern random number based on the winning of the game ball to the first start prize opening 61 or the first start prize opening 61B during the variation of the first special symbol. The first special figure variation pattern random number holding hand that stores the first special figure success / failure random numbers up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment) using the RAM of the main controller 100 when acquired. And a 135.

  The first special figure fluctuation pattern random number stored by the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number holding means 135 is one in the winning order based on the stop display of the first special symbol being changed or the end of the winning game. Each time the processing permission condition is satisfied, the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection means 134 is used for selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  The first fluctuation pattern table 134A for the first special figure, the second fluctuation pattern table 134B for the first special figure, the third fluctuation pattern table 134C for the first special figure, and the fourth fluctuation pattern table 134D for the first special figure. For details, the first special pattern first fluctuation pattern table 144A, the second special figure second fluctuation pattern table 144B, and the second special figure third fluctuation which are referred to by the second special symbol fluctuation pattern lottery means 141. This will be described in detail later together with the description regarding the pattern table 144C.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the second special symbol variation pattern lottery means 141 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range based on the interrupt signal periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). In the embodiment, the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number generating means 142 for generating a second special figure fluctuation pattern random number that is a software random number by updating each by 1 in the range of an integer of 0 to 99), and a second starting prize In response to the winning of a game ball in the mouth 62 (based on the fact that a game ball detection signal from the second start winning port detection sensor 92 is input to the main controller 100), the second special figure variation pattern random number generating means The second special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition means 143 for acquiring (latching) the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number generated in 142, and the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition means 143. Based on the random number for 2 special figure fluctuation pattern, any one of first fluctuation pattern table 144A for second special figure, second fluctuation pattern table 144B for second special figure, and third fluctuation pattern table 144C for second special figure The second special symbol variation pattern selection means 144 for selecting the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol with reference to FIG. 5 and the second special symbol variation pattern selection means 144 based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 62 during the variation of the second special symbol. When the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number obtaining means 143 obtains the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number, main control is performed up to the predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And a second special figure variation pattern random number holding means 145 for storing using the RAM of the apparatus 100.

  The second special figure fluctuation pattern random number stored by the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number holding means 145 is one in the winning order based on the stop display of the second special figure being changed or the end of the winning game. Each time the processing permission condition is satisfied, the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection means 144 is used for selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  Next, the sub control device 200 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control device 200 includes an effect control means (operation effect control means) 230, a background determination means 210, an effect pattern selection means 220, a button mode setting means 240, and a pseudo signal output means 250. With.

  The background determining means 210 is information transmitted from the main control device 100. The special symbol per lot or lose related to the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the type of special symbol, the special symbol variation pattern No. Based on the current game mode set by the game mode control means 180 described above, the background that the effect control means 230 displays on the effect display device 50 is determined.

  The background determination unit 210 includes a background table 210A that defines a correspondence relationship between a preset game mode type and a background image type, and is displayed on the effect display device 50 with reference to the background table 210A. The background image to be determined is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the background table 210A, a normal background image is associated with a normal mode, a chance mode background image is associated with a chance mode, and a large chance background image is associated with a large chance mode. An oversized chance background image is associated with the mode in advance. These background images are easy to distinguish, so the player can determine the current game mode by looking at the background images.

  In addition, the sub control device 200 (production control means 230) displays the special symbol when the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, which is information transmitted from the main control device 100, is per special symbol. Type (2R special symbol A, 5R special symbol A, 5R special symbol B, 15R special symbol A) and first special graphic variation pattern (first special graphic variation pattern No1 to No4, and first special graphic variation pattern No11) To one of No. 17) or the second special figure fluctuation pattern (second special figure fluctuation pattern No1 to No4 and one of second special figure fluctuation patterns No11 to No18). The effect display device 50 is controlled so that the effect symbol, the first special symbol, the second effect symbol, and the second special symbol start to change substantially in synchronization with each other and stop as the change time elapses.

  The sub-control device 200, based on the information related to the display of the effect symbol transmitted from the main control device 100, stops and displays the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, that is, the stop symbols of both effect symbols. Is to decide.

  Specifically, the sub-control device 200 determines “222”, “444” when the type of the first special symbol at the time of the special symbol is determined to be the 2R special symbol A in any game mode. "Is determined as a stop symbol of the first effect symbol by electronic lottery.

  When the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be the 5R special symbol A, either “666” or “888” is selected from the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol by electronic lottery. The stop symbol is decided.

  In addition, when the type of the first special symbol is determined to be the 5R special symbol B, any one of “111”, “333”, and “555” is determined as the stop symbol of the first effect symbol by electronic lottery. It is supposed to be.

  When the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be the 15R special symbol A, “777” is determined to be the stop symbol of the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol. .

  The sub-control device 200 is used when the result of the electronic lottery (first special symbol lottery, second special symbol lottery) by the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 and the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 is lost. If the production pattern is reach, the reach number “121” or “454”, which is different from the other two only in the middle of the three numbers, becomes the stop design of the production design, or When the production pattern is not reach, the three numbers are determined by electronic lottery from a plurality of types of losing stop symbols prepared in advance so that all three numbers are different.

  Further, the effect pattern selection means 220 is a first special figure fluctuation pattern (first special figure fluctuation pattern No) or a second special figure fluctuation pattern (second special figure fluctuation pattern No.) determined by the fluctuation display control means 130 described above. ) And the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery (per first special symbol, per second special symbol or lose) the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ).

  The effect pattern selection means 220 is a first effect pattern table 221 that defines the correspondence between the first special figure variation pattern No and the effect pattern type, and the correspondence between the second special figure variation pattern No and the effect pattern type. A second effect pattern table 222 that defines the relationship is provided, and the effect patterns of the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are selected with reference to the effect pattern table 221; 222.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the first effect pattern table 221 in which the effect pattern of the first effect symbol is defined is configured by an effect pattern table 221A for losing and an effect pattern table 221B for special drawings.

  In the losing effect pattern table 221A shown in FIG. 16A, the first special figure fluctuation pattern No11 is associated with the loss fluctuation A (fluctuation time 12 seconds) in advance, and the first special figure fluctuation pattern No12 is lost. Fluctuation B (fluctuation time 12 seconds) is associated in advance, middle reach A (fluctuation time 60 seconds) is associated with first special figure fluctuation pattern No13, and long reach is associated with first special figure fluctuation pattern No14. A (fluctuation time of 90 seconds) is associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No. 15 and the loss fluctuation C (fluctuation time of 30 seconds) is associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No. 16 with the short reach A ( Variation time 30 seconds) is associated with the first special figure variation pattern No17, and the variation variation D (variation time 495 seconds) is associated with it.

  In the special pattern per effect (per first special figure) pattern 221B shown in FIG. 16B, middle reach A (variation time 60 seconds) is associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No1 in advance. Middle reach B (variation time 60 seconds) is associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No2 in advance, and middle reach C (variation time 60 seconds) is associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No3 in advance. Long reach A (variation time 90 seconds) is associated in advance with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No4.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the second effect pattern table 222 in which the effect pattern of the second effect symbol is defined includes a loss effect effect pattern table 222A and a special effect per effect pattern table 222B.

  In the loss production pattern table 222A shown in FIG. 17A, the second special figure fluctuation pattern No11 is associated with the loss fluctuation A (fluctuation time 120 seconds) in advance, and the second special figure fluctuation pattern No12 is lost. The fluctuation B (fluctuation time 120 seconds) is associated in advance, the second special figure fluctuation pattern No13 is associated with the loss fluctuation C (fluctuation time 600 seconds), and the second special figure fluctuation pattern No14 is lost. D (fluctuation time of 900 seconds) is associated, the second special figure fluctuation pattern No15 is associated with short reach A (fluctuation time of 45 seconds), and the second special figure fluctuation pattern No16 is associated with the loss fluctuation E ( Fluctuation time 45 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation pattern No. 17 and the loss fluctuation F (variation time 45 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation. Nope fluctuations G (change time 5 seconds) is associated with the turn No18.

  In the special pattern per second (per second special figure) effect pattern table 222B shown in FIG. 17B, middle reach A (fluctuation time 60 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation pattern No1 in advance. Middle reach B (variation time 60 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation pattern No2 in advance, and middle reach C (variation time 60 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation pattern No3 in advance. Long reach A (variation time 90 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation pattern No4 in advance.

  The effect pattern selection means 220 is the result of the first special symbol variation pattern and the first special symbol lottery transmitted from the main control device 100 when the effect control device 230 causes the effect display device 50 to variably display the first effect symbol ( The first special figure variation pattern (first special figure fluctuation) by referring to any of the tables (for special figure or for detachment) that constitute the first effect pattern table 221 based on the first special figure or loss) An effect pattern corresponding to the pattern No) is determined.

  Further, the effect pattern selection means 220 is configured to display the second special symbol variation pattern and the second special symbol lottery transmitted from the main control device 100 when the effect control device 230 causes the effect display device 50 to variably display the second effect symbols. Based on the result (per second map or miss), the second special pattern variation pattern (second special pattern) is referred to by referring to any table (for special chart or out) for the second effect pattern table 222. The effect pattern corresponding to the figure variation pattern No) is determined.

  The first effect symbol and the second effect symbol whose change has been started by the sub-control device 200 start to change according to the respective effect patterns, and stop the first special symbol and the second special symbol as the change time elapses. The display is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery substantially in synchronization with the time.

  Then, the stop state of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol, or the second special symbol and the second effect symbol that are stopped and displayed are the results of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery per the first special symbol, respectively. Or, in the case of a mode showing the second special figure, the hit game described above is started, and the game mode after the hit game is shifted depending on the type of the special figure.

  In the first effect pattern table 221 and the second effect pattern table 222, a plurality of effect patterns including button press effects (operation effect modes) are set. When the effect pattern selection unit 220 selects an effect pattern including a button press effect, the effect control unit 230 displays a button press effect image on the effect display device 50. Since the display of the button pressing effect enables the player to participate in the effect, the interest of the game is enhanced. The operation effect mode is set to be selected with high probability when the variation time of the special symbol is relatively long.

  The button press effect image of the present embodiment is a roulette-like image divided into four areas D1 to D4 as shown in FIG. 18A, and the light emission position sequentially moves in the four areas D1 to D4. Thus, when the effect button 60 is pressed once, the light emission position stops in any one of the four areas D1 to D4. Input of an operation signal by pressing the effect button 60 only within a predetermined time (button effective time) while the light emission position circulates and until an operation signal or a button pressing pseudo signal described later is received. (Reception) is valid, and input of operation signals outside the button effective time and input of operation signals for the second and subsequent times within the button effective time are invalid. When the effect button 60 transmits an operation signal by the player's pressing operation, the input port of the sub-control device 200 that receives the operation signal is in a reception state, and the effect control means 230 stops and displays the light emission position accordingly. When the effect control means 230 recognizes the reception state of the input port, the input port is immediately returned to the non-reception state. In the present embodiment, 3 seconds is set as the button valid time.

  The button mode setting unit 240 changes the button mode from the default normal mode to the automatic pressing mode when there is a high possibility that the effect button 60 cannot transmit an operation signal corresponding to the pressing operation from the player due to a failure or the like. To do.

  Normally, it is unlikely that the player will not press the production button 60 once through all the button valid times during one continuous energization period from when the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on until it is shut off. The possibility that such a state continues for a predetermined number of continuous energization periods is extremely low. Therefore, the operation signal non-reception state in which no operation signal is received from the effect button 60 within the button effective time during the continuous energization period from power-on to power-off of the pachinko machine 1 is a predetermined plural times of continuous energization. When it continues for a period, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the production button 60 cannot transmit an operation signal corresponding to the pressing operation from the player.

  In view of such a situation, the button mode setting unit 240 of the present embodiment sets in the nonvolatile memory when an operation signal is received from the effect button 60 even once through all the button valid times during the continuous energization period. The pressed flag that has been pressed is turned ON, and if the operation signal has not been received even once (when the operation signal is not received), the pressed flag is kept OFF. In the nonvolatile memory, a plurality of (three) pressed flags corresponding to each continuous energization period are set a plurality of times (three times including the past two times and the current time in this embodiment), and the previous and previous pressings are performed. The information on the completion flag is always stored. The button mode setting means 240 sets the normal mode when the pachinko machine 1 is started up (when the power is turned on this time), as shown in FIG. 19, when at least one of the previous and previous pressed flags is ON. When both are OFF, the automatic pressing mode is set. That is, the button mode setting means 240 is automatically activated when the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on this time when the operation signal non-reception state continues for a predetermined plural times (two times) including the previous continuous energization period. Set the pressing mode.

  The button mode setting means 340 cancels the setting of the automatic pressing mode and sets the normal mode when the operation signal is received from the effect button 60 while the automatic pressing mode is set and within the button effective time. . In the present embodiment, when an operation signal is received within a button valid time until a later-described button press pseudo signal is output, the automatic press mode is canceled and the button press pseudo signal is output. If no operation signal is received in the meantime, the automatic press mode is maintained without being released.

  The pseudo signal output means 250 electronically draws at least one output timing within a predetermined button valid time for enabling the pressing operation of the effect button 60 when the automatic pressing mode is set (lottery by software random number). The button pressing pseudo signal (pressing operation dummy signal) is output at the determined output timing. The operation effect mode of the present embodiment is a mode in which one reception of the operation signal or the button pressing pseudo signal is valid only once within one button valid time, and the second and subsequent receptions are invalidated. The number of output timings determined by the pseudo signal output means 250 is one. When the button effective time is 3 seconds and the frame rate is 30 (frame / second), the total number of frames within the button effective time is 3 (seconds) × 30 (frame / second) = 90 (frame). , A random number lottery for obtaining one out of 90 is executed, and a button press pseudo signal is output at an output timing corresponding to the number of random number frames selected (obtained). Specifically, the input port of the sub control device 200 that receives the operation signal from the effect button 60 is set to the reception state at the determined output timing. Thereby, the same operation effect mode as the case where the operation signal is received at the output timing is executed.

  Next, the automatic pressing mode setting process executed by the button mode setting unit 240 of the sub-control device 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started when the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

  When this process starts, the storage area of the pressed flag is updated (step S11). That is, the information on the storage area of the previous pressed flag is overwritten on the storage area of the previous pressed flag, the information on the storage area of the current pressed flag is overwritten on the storage area of the previous pressed flag, The storage area of the pressed flag is set to OFF (pressed flag is OFF).

  Next, it is determined whether or not both of the previous and previous pressed flags are OFF (step S12). If both the previous time and the previous time are OFF (step S12: Yes), the automatic pressing mode is set (step S13), and this process is terminated. If at least one of the previous time and the previous time is ON (step S12: No), this process is terminated while the normal mode is maintained.

  Next, the button press effect process executed by the sub-control device 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started by generation of a button press effect (selection of an effect pattern including a button press effect).

  When this process starts, it is determined whether or not the automatic pressing mode is in effect (step S21).

  When in the automatic press mode (step S21: Yes), the timer count of the button effective time is started at the timing according to the set production pattern (step S22), and the button press pseudo signal output timing T is started at the start of the timer count. Is determined by lottery (step S23).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output timing T has elapsed (whether or not the timer count value has reached the output timing T) (step S24). When the output timing T has elapsed (step S24: Yes), the button is pressed. A pseudo signal is output (step S25), the end of the button effective time is awaited (step S26), and the button pressing effect is ended.

  Until the output timing T elapses (step S24: No), it is repeatedly determined whether or not a button press has been detected (whether or not an operation signal has been received) (step S27). (Step S27: Yes), the automatic pressing mode is canceled and the normal mode is set (Step S28), the current pressed flag is turned ON (Step S29), and the end of the button valid time is waited (Step S26). End the button press effect.

  On the other hand, in the normal mode rather than the automatic pressing mode (step S21: No), the timer count of the button effective time is started at a timing according to the set production pattern (step S30), and is within the button effective time. It is determined whether or not (step S31).

  If it is within the button valid time (step S31: Yes), it is repeatedly determined whether or not a button press has been detected (step S32). If a button press is detected (step S32: Yes), the current pressed flag is set. Turns on (step S33), waits for the button valid time to end (step S26), and ends the button press effect.

  If the button effective time has passed without detecting the button press (step S31: No), the button effective time has already ended (step S26), so the button press effect is ended as it is.

  Production image display control (light emission position stop display) corresponding to the timing of the push operation of the production button 60 is executed by outputting a button depression pseudo signal (step S25) or detecting button depression (steps S27 and S32). .

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the effect button 60 cannot transmit an operation signal corresponding to the pressing operation from the player and the button mode setting unit 240 sets the automatic pressing mode, The signal output means 250 determines one output timing within the button effective time based on electronic lottery, and outputs a button pressing pseudo signal at the determined output timing (sets the input port to the reception state). When the operation effect control unit 230 receives the button press pseudo signal from the pseudo signal output unit 250 (when the input port is in the reception state), the operation effect control unit 230 receives the button press pseudo signal at the timing when the input port enters the reception state. The execution of a predetermined operation effect mode is controlled. Therefore, it is easy for the player to have an illusion that the effect button 60 is functioning effectively. In addition, it is very unlikely that the pseudo button press signal is output at the same timing during a plurality of button effective times that occur when the effect button 60 fails. For this reason, the possibility that the same operation effect mode is repeatedly executed is extremely low, and the player is hardly aware of the failure of the effect button 60, and the player plays the game in the pachinko machine 1 due to the failure of the effect button 60. Can be prevented from stopping.

  Further, when the operation signal non-reception state continues for a predetermined plurality of continuous energization periods including the previous continuous energization period, since the automatic press mode is set when the power is turned on this time, a failure of the effect button 60 is detected. It is not necessary to provide a dedicated sensor (for example, a vibration sensor for detecting vibration generated when the effect button is pressed), and an increase in cost due to an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed.

  In addition, when the automatic button pressing mode is set even though the effect button 60 is functioning normally and the operation signal can be transmitted, the player presses the button pressing pseudo signal within the button effective time. By pressing the effect button 60 before output, the setting of the automatic pressing mode is canceled and the effect is executed at the timing of the actual pressing operation, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  Next, a first modification of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the above-described embodiment, the button pressing effect is described in which one reception of the operation signal or the button pressing pseudo signal is valid only once and the second and subsequent receptions are invalidated within one button valid time. In this modified example, a description will be given of a button press effect that enables the reception of an operation signal or a button press pseudo signal a plurality of times within one button effective time. Therefore, the number of output timings determined by the pseudo signal output means 250 is plural. The pseudo signal output means 250 directly determines a plurality of output timings (T1... Tn) by lottery. Specifically, a reference table in which a plurality of random values and a plurality of patterns of output timing are associated is set in advance, and an output timing pattern corresponding to the random values acquired by lottery is acquired from the reference table. .

  As shown in FIG. 18B, the button press effect image of this modification is a power gauge image divided into a plurality of regions in stages, and by pressing the effect button 60 continuously, When the gauge of the power gauge image rises (increases) and the gauge reaches the upper limit, a letter of achievement is displayed. The effect control unit 230 controls the display of the power gauge image so that the gauge display increases as the number of operation signals input from the effect button 60 increases.

  Thus, when the operation effect mode requires the player to press the effect button 60 many times, the player's press operation on the effect button 60 tends to increase as the remaining button effective time decreases. Show. For this reason, in this modification, a plurality of output timings within the button effective time are determined such that the time interval is shortened according to the decrease in the remaining button effective time. For example, when the button valid time is 3 seconds, the number of output timings is larger in the middle 1 second than in the first 1 second, and the number of output timings is larger in the last 1 second than in the middle 1 second. As shown, each pattern of output timing is set. Note that the number of output timings may be the same or different between the patterns.

  Next, the button press effect process executed by the sub-control device 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started when a button press effect is generated, as in the above embodiment.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the automatic pressing mode is in effect (step S41).

  When in the automatic press mode (step S41: Yes), the timer count of the button effective time is started at the timing according to the set production pattern (step S42), and a plurality of button press pseudo signals are output with the start of the timer count. Timing T (T1... Tn) is determined by lottery (step S43). In addition, the first output timing T1 is set as the output timing used as a determination criterion in step S45 described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is within the button effective period (step S44). If it is within the button effective period (step S44: Yes), whether or not the output timing T has elapsed (the timer count value is the output timing). Whether or not T has been reached) is determined (step S45), and when the output timing T has elapsed (step S45: Yes), a button pressing pseudo signal is output (step S46), and the next determination criterion in step S45 is set. The output timing T is set (step S47), and it is determined again whether or not it is within the button valid period (step S44).

  It is within the button valid period (step S44: Yes) and until the next output timing T is reached (step S45: No), whether or not the button is detected (whether or not an operation signal is received). Is repeated (step S48), and when the button press is detected (step S48: Yes), the automatic press mode is canceled to set the normal mode (step S49), and the current pressed flag is turned ON (step S50). ), The process proceeds to step S52 described later.

  On the other hand, in the normal mode rather than the automatic pressing mode (step S41: No), the timer count of the button effective time is started at the timing according to the set effect pattern (step S51), and within the button effective time. It is determined whether or not (step S52).

  If it is within the button valid time (step S52: Yes), it is repeatedly determined whether or not a button press has been detected (step S53). If a button press is detected (step S53: Yes), the current pressed flag is set. It is turned on (step S54), and it is determined again whether it is within the button valid period (step S52).

  When the button effective time has elapsed (step S44: No, step S52: No), since the button effective time has already ended (step S55), the button pressing effect is ended as it is.

  Production image display control (gauge rise display) corresponding to the timing of the push operation of the production button 60 is executed by outputting a button depression pseudo signal (step S46) or detecting button depression (steps S48, S53).

  According to this modification, since the plurality of output timings within the button effective time are determined so that the time interval is shortened according to the decrease in the remaining button effective time, the player can It is easy to make an illusion that the operation effect mode at the time of the failure coincides with the pressing operation by the user, and it is further difficult to notice the failure of the effect button 60.

  In addition, when the automatic press mode is set even though the effect button 60 functions normally and can transmit an operation signal, the player presses the effect button 60 within the button effective time. By doing so, the setting of the automatic pressing mode is canceled and the effect is executed at the timing of the actual pressing operation, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  Next, a second modification of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the first modified example, an example in which a plurality of output timings are directly determined by lottery has been described. However, in the present modified example, a lottery is executed at each predetermined lottery execution timing, and the lottery is executed according to the lottery result. An example of determining whether to set the output timing will be described. That is, the process for determining a plurality of output timings is different between the present modification and the first modification. The pseudo signal output unit 250 executes a lottery every time a predetermined plurality of lottery execution timings are reached, and outputs a button press pseudo signal when the lottery result is a win.

  Also in this modified example, as in the first modified example, a plurality of output timings within the button effective time are determined such that the time interval is shortened according to the decrease in the remaining button effective time. For example, when the button effective time is 3 seconds, the number of lottery execution timings is larger in the middle 1 second than in the first 1 second, and is larger in the last 1 second than in the middle 1 second. Set. Also, the winning probability of output timing (probability of outputting a button press pseudo signal) is higher in the middle 1 second than in the first 1 second, and higher in the last 1 second than in the middle 1 second. Set to.

  Next, the button pressing effect process executed by the sub-control device 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started by the occurrence of a button press effect, as in the above embodiment and the first modification.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the automatic pressing mode is in effect (step S41).

  When in the automatic press mode (step S41: Yes), the timer count of the button valid time is started (step S42), and the first lottery execution timing is set together with the start of the timer count (step S61).

  Next, if it is within the button valid time (step S44: Yes), it is determined whether the lottery execution timing has passed (whether the timer count value has reached the lottery execution timing) (step S62), and lottery When the execution timing elapses (step S62: Yes), the lottery is executed, and when the lottery result is a win, a button pressing pseudo signal is output (step S63), and the next lottery execution timing set as a determination criterion in step S62 is set. Then (step S64), it is determined again whether it is within the button valid period (step S44).

  In addition, since the process of step S48-S55 is a process common to a 1st modification, the same step number is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  According to this modified example, the pattern of the output timing of the button press pseudo signal becomes more diverse, so that the player is less likely to notice the malfunction of the effect button 60.

  In the above embodiment and the modification, it is determined that the operation button 60 is broken when the operation signal non-reception state continues for a predetermined plurality of continuous energization periods including the previous continuous energization period. The failure of the button 60 may be determined or detected by other methods.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment which applied the invention made by this inventor and its modification were described, this invention is limited by the description and drawing which make a part of indication of this invention by these embodiment and modification. There is nothing. That is, it should be added that other embodiments, examples, operation techniques, and the like made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments or modifications are all included in the scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 30 Game board, 31 Game area, 40A 1st special symbol display device, 40B 2nd special symbol display device, 41 Normal symbol display device, 50 Production display device, 61 1st start winning opening, 62 2nd start Winning mouth, 63 Electric tulip, 66 Through chucker, 100 Main controller, 110 First special symbol success / failure lottery means, 120 Second special symbol success / failure lottery means, 130 Fluctuation display control means, 150 Normal symbol success / failure lottery means, 200 sub-control device, 220 effect pattern selection means, 230 effect control means (operation effect control means), 240 button mode setting means, 250 pseudo signal output means

Claims (4)

An effect button that transmits an operation signal in response to a pressing operation from a player,
Button mode setting means for setting an automatic pressing mode when there is a high possibility that the effect button cannot transmit an operation signal according to a pressing operation from a player;
When the automatic pressing mode is set, at least one output timing within a predetermined button effective time for enabling the pressing operation of the effect button is determined based on electronic lottery, and the button is determined at the determined output timing. Pseudo signal output means for outputting a pressing pseudo signal;
When an operation signal is received from the effect button within the button effective time, or when a button press pseudo signal is received from the pseudo signal output means, a predetermined value corresponding to the timing at which the operation signal or the button press pseudo signal is received An operation effect control means for controlling execution of the operation effect mode of the game machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The operation effect control means controls execution of a predetermined operation effect mode according to the timing of each reception when the operation signal or the button press pseudo signal is received a plurality of times within the button effective time,
The pseudo signal output means determines a plurality of output timings within the button effective time based on the lottery so that a time interval of the output timing is shortened according to a decrease in the remaining button effective time. A featured gaming machine. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The button mode setting means has an operation signal non-reception state in which the operation signal is never received from the effect button within the button effective time during a continuous energization period from power-on to power-off to the gaming machine. A gaming machine, characterized in that the automatic pressing mode is set when the power is turned on to the gaming machine this time when it continues for a predetermined plurality of continuous energizing periods including the previous continuous energizing period. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The button mode setting means cancels the setting of the automatic pressing mode when an operation signal is received from the effect button while the automatic pressing mode is set and within the button effective time. Gaming machine.

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