JP2014076327A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which is caused for a detection effective period to execute a first performance, in the case where a first operation is detected, and a second performance, in the case where a second operation is detected, and which is enabled, even when a first or second operation is not normally detected, for a player to execute the first or second performance, so that the game machine can suppress the reduction of the performance effect.SOLUTION: When a predetermined game performance is executed, a first performance is executed when it is detected for a detection effective period set by period setting means 44 that a third select button 33 is depressed, a first performance is executed, and a second performance is executed when it is detected that a fourth select button 34 is depressed. In the case where first and second conditions hold, however, a first performance is executed if it is detected that a first select button 31 is depressed. If it is detected that a second select button 32 is depressed, the second performance is executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to control that causes an effect to be executed by a player's operation.

  In recent years, in the mainstream pachinko machines, a big hit lottery is performed due to the establishment of a start condition such as when a game ball wins the start opening, and the symbol indicating the result of this big hit lottery is stopped and displayed on the symbol display The When winning in the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display, and a big win game is generated in which the big winning opening is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds.

  On the other hand, in order to enhance the gaming interest, a game effect is executed using an image display, a speaker, a lamp, and the like when the start condition is established. This game effect produces a jackpot lottery, and each time a jackpot lottery is performed (that is, every time a symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display), a plurality of types of game effects are produced based on the lottery results. Selected from among them and executed.

  This type of pachinko gaming machine includes an operation unit (for example, an effect button) that can be operated by the player, and a detection SW that detects an operation of the player by the operation unit, and a predetermined game effect is executed. When the operation of the operation unit is detected by the detection SW in the detection valid period of the detection SW that is sometimes set, a special effect in which at least a part of the game effect being executed is changed is executed. For example, models that notify and suggest the degree of expectation of jackpot winning in the jackpot lottery are widely used in practice (see Patent Documents 1 to 3).

  Further, the operation unit includes first and second operation units, and the detection SW includes first and second detection switches that detect operations of the first and second operation units, respectively. In the effective detection period, the first special effect is executed when the operation of the first operation unit is detected by the first detection SW, and the second operation is performed when the operation of the second operation unit is detected by the second detection SW. There are pachinko machines that have special effects.

  By the way, it is assumed that the operation of the operation unit is not normally detected by the detection SW due to the occurrence of an abnormality in the detection SW or the like. In Patent Documents 1 and 2, when it is determined that the effect button has failed, a predetermined game effect that can execute a special effect is not selected and executed by operating the effect button, that is, normally, the predetermined game is not performed. A technique is disclosed in which a game effect other than the predetermined game effect is selected and executed even when the effect is executed. Patent Document 3 discloses a technique for determining a failure of an effect button.

JP 2010-200987 A JP 2011-19756 A JP 2008-0125731 A

  In the detection valid period of the first and second detection SWs, the first special effect is executed when the operation of the first operation unit is detected by the first detection SW, and the operation of the second operation unit is performed by the second detection SW. In the conventional pachinko gaming machine in which the second special effect is executed when it is detected, the first detection SW is assigned only to selectively execute the first special effect during the detection validity period of the first and second detection SWs. The second detection SW is assigned only for selecting and executing the second special effect.

  Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the first detection SW during the detection valid period of the first and second detection SWs, the player cannot operate the first operation unit to execute the first special effect, When an abnormality occurs in the second detection SW, the player cannot operate the second operation unit to execute the second special effect. In other words, since the player cannot freely select and execute either the first or second special effect, the effect of the effect is lowered and the player is uncomfortable.

  The object of the present invention is to cause the first effect to be executed when the first operation is detected and the second effect to be executed when the second operation is detected in the set detection valid period. Even if the first or second operation is not normally detected, the player can execute the first or second effect, that is, the function that can freely select and execute either the first or second effect. Is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress the decline in the effect.

  The first invention (game machine) includes an effect execution means (40) for causing the effect means (50) to execute an effect, a first operation section (33) that allows the player to perform a first operation, and a game A second operation unit (34) that allows a player to perform a second operation, a third operation unit (31) that allows a player to perform a third operation, and a player performing a fourth operation Operating means (6) having a fourth operating part (32) capable of detecting, and first detecting means for detecting the first operation of the player with respect to the first operating part (33) of the operating means (6) (33a), second detection means (34a) for detecting the player's second operation on the second operation portion (34) of the operation means (6), and the third of the operation means (6) A third detection means (31a) for detecting the third operation of the player with respect to the operation section (31) and a fourth operation of the player with respect to the fourth operation section (32) of the operation means (6) are detected. Fourth detection means (32a) for performing the production Period setting means (44) for setting the detection effective period of the first, second, third and fourth detection means (31a, 32a, 33a, 34a) when a predetermined effect is executed by the stage (40). And the performance executing means (40) prompts the player to select the operation of the operating means (6) when the effective detection period is set by the period setting means (44). The operation instruction effect executing means for executing the operation instruction effect and the detection effective period set by the period setting means (44) when the operation instruction effect is being executed by the operation instruction effect executing means. When the first operation of the player is detected by the first detection means (33a), the first effect is executed, and when the second operation of the player is detected by the second detection means (34a), the first operation is performed. First effect executing means (45) for executing a second effect different from the effect of the operation, and the operation instruction The third operation of the player is detected by the third detection means (31a) during the detection effective period set by the period setting means (44) when the operation instruction effect is being executed by the outgoing execution means. And second effect executing means (45) for executing the first effect when the fourth operation of the player is detected by the fourth detecting means (32a). It is characterized by having.

  According to the present invention (game machine), even if the first or second operation is not normally detected in the set detection valid period, the first or second effect is detected when the third or fourth operation is detected. In other words, it is possible to maintain a function that allows any one of the first and second effects to be freely selected and executed, and to suppress a decrease in effect.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the principal part containing the production operation device of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a detailed control system of the effect operating device of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a chart showing a plurality of types of game effects. It is a screen related to the special effect displayed on the symbol display. It is a screen related to the special effect displayed on the symbol display. It is a flowchart of the timer ratio process which the computer of a game control board performs. It is a flowchart of a start port SW process. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart of the timer ratio process which the computer of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart (1/5) of production operation processing. It is a flowchart (2/5) of production operation processing. It is a flowchart (3/5) of effect operation processing. It is a flowchart (4/5) of effect operation processing. It is a flowchart (5/5) of effect operation processing. It is a flowchart of the timer ratio process which the computer of an image control board performs. It is a flowchart (1/2) of effect display control. It is a flowchart (2/2) of effect display control.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an open / close frame 2 is attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so that the open / close frame 2 can be opened and closed. Is installed so that it can be opened and closed. A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a. The left end portion of the opening / closing door 3 is supported by the left end portion of the opening / closing frame 2 so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and the key cylinder 3c for locking the opening / closing door 3 to the opening / closing frame 2 is attached to the right end portion of the opening / closing door 3. Has been. A game board 4 is mounted on the opening / closing frame 2, and a game area 4 a in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the game board 4 and the transparent plate 3 b on the front side thereof, and the game area 4 a is opened and closed by the opening / closing door 3. .

  The open / close door 3 is provided with a storage tray 5 for storing a game ball below the window 3 a, a production operation device 6 is mounted on the storage tray 5, and a launch handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side of the storage tray 5. Has been. When the launch handle 7 is turned, the game balls introduced to the launch position are fired from the storage tray 5, and when a plurality of game balls are stored in the storage tray 5, the plurality of game balls are approximately Fired continuously at 0.6 second intervals. The launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and introduced into the upper part of the game area 4a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game area 4a of the game board 4 includes a first start port 10 and an openable second start port 11a in addition to a number of obstacle nails (not shown). 11, a gate 12, a large winning opening device 13 having an openable large winning opening 13 a, and a plurality of general winning openings 14 are provided. The first starting port 10, the gate 12, and the plurality of general winning ports 14, respectively, are a first starting port SW10a, a gate SW 12a, and a plurality of general winning ports SW 14a ("SW" is a switch) that detects a game ball won there. Means).

  The start port device 11 opens and closes the second start port 11a, the opening / closing member 11b that opens and closes the second start port 11a, the second start port SW11c that detects a game ball won in the second start port 11a, and the open / close member 11b. It has a second start port SOL11d (“SOL” means a solenoid actuator). The big prize opening device 13 includes a big prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening / closing the big prize opening 13a, a big winning opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 13a, and a big winning opening for opening / closing the opening / closing member 13b. It has SOL13d.

  When the game balls win the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14, the number of game balls set for each of the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14 is paid out to the storage tray 5 for each winning game ball. . A big win lottery is performed when a game ball wins the start opening 10 or 11a, and when winning is made in the big hit lottery, a big hit game is normally generated in which the closed big winning opening 13a is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds. When the game ball passes through the gate 12, a winning lottery is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, an auxiliary game in which the normally closed second starting port 11a is opened or closed one or more times occurs.

  A center accessory 15 is attached to the game board 4, and the center accessory 15 is equipped with an image display 16 and a movable accessory device 17 for game effects. The center accessory 15 has a center frame 15a fitted and attached to a center opening (not shown) formed relatively large on the game board 4, and a game ball rolls below the center frame 15a. A stage 15b is formed.

  The image display 16 is arranged so that the screen can be viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the center frame 15a. The image display 16 displays a game effect that produces a big hit lottery during the special symbol variation display. In the game representation, a plurality of effect symbols are displayed to stop after the variation, A video other than the production symbol is displayed. Further, during the big hit game, a game effect (moving image) for producing the big hit game is displayed.

  The movable accessory device 17 operates to make a notification related to the jackpot lottery (for example, a notification in the jackpot lottery or a notification that the winning expectation is high), and the accessory member 17a is displayed on the screen of the image display 4. The front area is moved in a direction parallel to the board surface of the game board 4.

  A game display board 19 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 4, and this game display board 19 has a first special figure display 19a, a second special figure display 19b, a general figure display 19c, and a first special figure holding lamp. 19d, a second special figure holding lamp 19e, and a general figure holding lamp 19f.

  The first special figure display 19a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, the first special figure holding lamp 19d displays the first special figure holding number, and the first special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the first starting port 10. The second special figure display 19b displays the second special symbol in a variable manner, the second special figure holding lamp 19e displays the second special figure holding number, and the second special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the second starting port 11a.

  When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and the first special figure reservation number is 1 or more, or the second special figure reservation number is zero, the first special figure reservation number is decremented by one. One special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop symbol. When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and the second special figure holding number is 1 or more, the second special symbol holding number is decremented by 1 and the second special symbol starts to fluctuate. The result of the big hit lottery is displayed.

  The normal symbol display 19c displays a normal symbol in a variable manner, and the general diagram holding lamp 19f displays the number of general symbols held. When the number of reserved general symbols is less than 4, the game ball wins the gate 12. 1 is added every time. When the normal symbol is in a variable stop state and the number of held general symbols is 1 or more, the number of held general symbols is decremented by 1, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of winning lottery is displayed in the subsequent stopped symbols.

Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 20 includes a game control board 21, a payout control board 22, an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25. These control boards 21 to 25 have a CPU and a ROM, respectively. The presentation control board 23 further includes an RTC (“RTC” means a real time clock).

  The computer of the game control board 21 receives the signals from the first and second start openings SW10a, 11c, the gate SW12a, the big prize opening SW13c, the plurality of general prize openings SW14a, and the information from the payout control board 22, The second start opening SOL11d, the special winning opening SOL13d, the symbol displays 19a to 19c, and the symbol holding lamps 19d to 19f are controlled, and control information (game information) is output to the payout control board 22 and the effect control board 23.

  The computer of the payout control board 22 receives the control information from the game control board 21 and the signals from the payout ball detection SW26b, the ball presence detection SW26c, and the full tank detection SW26d, and controls the payout motor 26a to thereby control the game control board. Control information (payout information) is output to 22. The computer of the production control board 23 receives the control information from the game control board 21, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25 and the signal from the production operation device 6, and sends it to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25. Output control information.

  The computer of the image control board 24 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the game display image display 16 and the speaker 27, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. The computer of the lamp control board 25 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, and is synchronized with the control of the image control board 24 mainly by the computer to play the frame lamp 28a, the board lamp 28b, and the movable accessory for the game effect. The device 17 is controlled.

The production operation device 6 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the effect operating device 6 includes an effect button 30 that can be operated (pressed down) by the player, first to fourth select buttons 31 to 34, an enter button 35, and a plurality of these buttons. It includes an effect button SW30a for detecting operations 30 to 35, first to fourth select buttons SW31a to 34a, and an enter button SW35a.

  The effect button 30 is arranged on the left part of the effect operation device 6, and the first to fourth select buttons 31 to 34 are arranged in a ring shape on the right part of the effect operation device 6. A cross button that allows selection operation on the screen in the up, down, left, and right directions is configured, and an enter button 35 is disposed on the center side of the first to fourth select buttons 31 to 34.

  The plurality of buttons SW30a to 35a are turned off when the corresponding effect buttons 30 to 35 are not operated, and are turned on when operated. A plurality of buttons SW30a to 35a are connected to the computer of the effect control board 23, and an ON signal or an OFF signal is input from each button SW30a to 35a.

  The first to fourth select buttons 31 to 34 of the production operation device 6 (operation means) are used as the first to fourth operation units that allow the player to perform the first, second, third, and fourth operations. The first and second select buttons SW33a and 34a corresponding to the first and second operations of the player by the third and fourth select buttons 33 and 34 (first and second operation units) are respectively detected. The first and second select buttons SW31a and 32a correspond to the second detecting means, and the player's third and fourth operations by the first and second select buttons 31 and 32 (third and fourth operation units). This corresponds to third and fourth detection means for respectively detecting.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an effect control means 40 and an effect means 50 capable of executing a game effect. The effect control means 40 is constituted by a computer of the effect control board 23, and the effect means 50 is constituted by the image display 16, the movable accessory device 17, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a and 28b. The effect control means 40 controls the effect means 50 via the computer of the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the effect control means 40 includes an effect selection means 41, an output means 42, an operation determination means 43, a period setting means 44, a special effect execution means 45, and an abnormality detection means 46. The production control means 40 (production execution means) causes the production means 50 to execute any one of a plurality of types of game productions when the start condition is established, for example, when a game ball wins the start opening 10 or 11a. The effect selection means 41 selects any one of a plurality of types of game effects based on the result of the big hit lottery, etc., and the output means 42 receives information (command) on the game effect selected by the effect selection means 41. Output to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of types of game effects to be selected by the effect selection means 41 include a game effect A-1, a game effect A-2, a game effect B-1, and a game effect B. -2 ..., a game effect C-1, a game effect C-2 ... are included, and the game effect C-1, the game effect C-2, ... correspond to predetermined effects, respectively.

  The operation determining means 43 determines whether or not each button 30 to 35 of the effect operating device 6 is operated based on a signal input from the corresponding button SW30a to 35a. Judge by whether or not.

  The period setting means 44 sets the detection effective period of the effect button SW30a when any one of the game effects B-1, the game effects B-2,... Is executed by the effect control means 40, and the effect control means. 40, when any one of the game effects C-1, game effects C-2,... (Predetermined effects) is being executed, of at least two of the first to fourth select buttons SW31a to 34a. Set the detection validity period.

  The special effect executing means 45, when the operation of the effect button 30 is detected by the effect button SW30a in the detection valid period of the effect button SW30a set by the period setting means 44, that is, the operation determining means 43 sets the effect button SW30a. When it is determined that the state has been changed from OFF to ON, the effect means 50 is caused to execute the effect button special effect, and the output means 42 outputs an effect button operation signal to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25.

  The special effect executing means 45 (first effect executing means) is provided with the third and fourth select buttons SW33a and 34a set by the period setting means 44 when both the first and second conditions described later are not satisfied. When the operation of the third select button 33 is detected by the third select button SW33a, that is, when it is determined by the operation determining means 43 that the third select button SW33a is changed from OFF to ON in the detection valid period of The means 50 is caused to execute a third select button special effect corresponding to the first effect, and for this purpose, the output means 42 outputs a third select button operation signal to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25.

  Further, the special effect executing means 45 (first effect executing means) is the third and fourth select buttons set by the period setting means 45 when both the first and second conditions are not satisfied as described above. When the operation of the fourth select button 34 is detected by the fourth select button SW 34a during the detection valid period of the SW 33a, 34a, that is, the operation determining means 43 determines that the fourth select button SW 34a is turned from OFF to ON. In this case, the effect means 50 executes the fourth select button special effect corresponding to the second effect, and the output means 42 outputs the fourth select button operation signal to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 for that purpose.

  The effect button special effect, the third select button special effect, and the fourth select button special effect are effects obtained by changing at least a part of the game effect being executed (for example, a game effect performed using the image display 16). Are cut-in effects and display selection effects displayed on the image display 16.

  The output means 42 is an output that alternatively sets one of the normal output state and the first to third output states in the detection valid period of at least two of the first to fourth select buttons SW31a to 34a. State setting means 47 is provided.

  The abnormality detection means 46 can detect the abnormality of the third and fourth select buttons SW33a and 34a, respectively, and the abnormality detection means 46 causes the third and third selection buttons SW33a and 34a to be detected during the effective detection period. When both abnormalities of the 4 select buttons SW33a and 34a are not detected, the first and second conditions are not satisfied. However, the abnormality detecting means in the detection effective period of the third and fourth select buttons SW33a and 34a. The first condition is established on the condition that the abnormality of the third select button SW33a is detected by the 46, and the condition that the abnormality of the fourth select button SW34a is detected by the abnormality detection means 46 is determined as the predetermined condition. Condition 2 is established.

  When both the first and second conditions are not satisfied, the normal output state is set by the output state setting means 47 during the detection valid period of the third and fourth select buttons SW33a and 34a, and the special effect executing means. 45 (first effect executing means), when the operation of the third select button 33 (first operation) is detected by the third select button SW33a as described above, the third select button special effect ( For this purpose, a third select button operation signal is output to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the output means 42, and the fourth select button SW34a is used to output the fourth select button 34. When the operation (second operation) is detected, the effect means 50 is caused to execute the fourth select button special effect (second effect). 42 The fourth select button operation signal is output to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by.

  On the other hand, when the first condition is satisfied and the second condition is not satisfied, the first output state is set by the output state setting means 47 during the detection valid period of the first and fourth select buttons SW31a, 34a. Is set, and the special effect execution means 45 (second effect execution means) detects that an operation of the first select button 31 (third operation unit) is detected by the normal first select button SW31a, that is, the operation When it is determined by the determination means 43 that the first select button SW31a is changed from OFF to ON, the effect means 50 is caused to execute the third select button special effect (first effect). A select button operation signal is output to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25. Further, when the operation determining means 43 determines that the fourth select button SW34a is changed from OFF to ON, the effect means 50 is caused to execute the fourth select button special effect (second effect) as usual. The output means 42 outputs the fourth select button operation signal to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25.

  On the other hand, when the second condition is satisfied and the first condition is not satisfied, the second output state is output by the output state setting means 47 during the detection valid period of the first and third select buttons SW31a and 33a. Is set, and the special effect execution means 45 (second effect execution means) detects that an operation of the first select button 31 (third operation unit) is detected by the normal first select button SW31a, that is, the operation When it is determined by the determination means 43 that the first select button SW31a is changed from OFF to ON, the effect means 50 is caused to execute the fourth select button special effect (second effect). A select button operation signal is output to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25. Further, when it is determined by the operation determining means 43 that the third select button SW33a has been changed from OFF to ON, the effect means 50 is caused to execute the third select button special effect (first effect) as usual, The output means 42 outputs the third select button operation signal to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25.

  When both the first and second conditions are satisfied, the third output state (first or second) is output by the output state setting means 47 during the detection valid period of the first and second select buttons SW31a and 32a. Output state) is set, and the special effect executing means 45 (second effect executing means), when the normal operation of the first select button 31 (third operation unit) is detected by the normal first select button SW31a, In other words, when the operation determining means 43 determines that the first select button SW31a has been turned from OFF to ON, the effecting means 50 is caused to execute the third select button special effect (first effect). Outputs a third select button operation signal to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25. In addition, when an operation of the second select button 32 (fourth operation unit) is detected by the normal second select button SW32a, that is, it is determined by the operation determining means 43 that the second select button SW32a is changed from OFF to ON. In the case where the effect is made, the effect means 50 executes the fourth select button special effect (second effect), and for this purpose, the output means 42 outputs the fourth select button operation signal to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25. .

  In the abnormality detection means 46, for example, a touch sensor is provided for each of the third and fourth select buttons 33 and 34, and the third select button 33 is set in the effective detection period of the third and fourth select buttons SW33a and 34a. If an operation of the third select button 33 is not detected by the third select button SW33a even though the player has touched one or more times, an abnormality of the third select button SW33a is detected. Alternatively, when the third select button SW33a is kept on for a certain period of time (for example, 1 minute), an abnormality of the third select button SW33a is detected.

  Similarly, when an operation of the fourth select button 34 is not detected by the fourth select button SW34a even though the player touches the fourth select button 34 one or more times, the fourth select button SW34a An abnormality is detected. Alternatively, when the fourth select button SW34a is kept on for a certain period of time (for example, 1 minute), an abnormality of the fourth select button SW34a is detected. The abnormality detection is applied in the detection valid period of the third and fourth select buttons SW33a and 34a on or after the next time. However, various other existing abnormality detection techniques can be employed.

Here, regarding the first and second effects (third and fourth select button special effects), effects displayed on the image display 16 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.
When both the third and fourth select buttons SW33a and 34a are normal and the first and second conditions are not satisfied in the detection valid period of the third and fourth select buttons SW33a and 34a, FIG. The screens shown in 1) to (4) are displayed on the image display 16.

  In these screens, a plurality of selection targets (A to E) 16a, a plurality of selection target selection instructions (“select one of A to E!”) 16b, a left selection operation instruction 16c, and a right selection operation instruction 16d is displayed, and in the display of the plurality of selection targets 16a, one of the plurality of selection targets A to E is selected. However, at the start of the detection valid period, as shown in FIG. 8A, the selection target A is automatically selected.

  In the left selection operation instruction 16c, the first to fourth select buttons 31 to 34 are displayed in a plane, and it is displayed that the left selection operation is performed by operating the third select button 33, and the right selection operation instruction In 16d, the first to fourth select buttons 31 to 34 are similarly displayed in a planar manner, and the fact that the right selection operation is performed by operating the fourth select button 34 is displayed (corresponding to the operation instruction effect). To do). Each time the third select button 33 is operated, a selection target on the left side of the currently selected selection target (only when the selection target exists) is selected, and the fourth select button 34 is operated. Each time, a selection object on the right side of the currently selected selection object (only when the selection object exists) is selected.

  For example, when the fourth select button 34 is operated once while the screen shown in FIG. 8 (1) is displayed, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 8 (2), and a plurality of selection targets on this screen are displayed. In the display 16a, the selection target B on the right side of the selection target A is selected, and the fourth select button 34 is operated twice while the screen shown in FIG. 8 (2) is displayed. Then, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 8 (3), and in the display of the plurality of selection targets 16a on this screen, the selection target D on the right of the selection target B is selected.

  For example, when the third select button 33 is operated once while the screen shown in FIG. 8 (3) is displayed, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 8 (4), and a plurality of selection targets on this screen are displayed. In the display of 16a, the selection target C on the left side of the selection target D is selected. As described above, the player can freely select any of the plurality of selection targets A to E during the detection valid period of the third and fourth select buttons SW33a and 34a.

  On the other hand, when the third select button SW33a is abnormal and the first condition is satisfied in the detection valid period of the first and fourth select buttons SW31a and 34a, the screen shown in FIG. When the fourth select button SW34a is abnormal and the second condition is satisfied, the screen shown in FIG. 9 (2) or the like is displayed on the image display 16. Further, when both the third and fourth select buttons SW33a and 34a are abnormal and both the first and second conditions are satisfied in the detection valid period of the first and second select buttons SW31a and 32a, FIG. A screen shown in FIG. 9 (3) or the like, or a screen shown in FIG.

  In the screens shown in FIGS. 9 (1) and 9 (2), a plurality of selection objects 16a, a selection instruction 16b, a left selection operation instruction 16c, and a right selection operation instruction 16d are displayed. In the screens shown in FIGS. A plurality of selection objects 16a, a selection instruction 16b, a left or right selection operation instruction 16c or 16d are displayed, and each of the left selection operation instruction 16c and the right selection operation instruction 16d is similar to the case described with reference to FIG. The first to fourth select buttons 31 to 34 are displayed in a plane. In addition, the display about the some selection object 16a and the selection instruction | indication 16b is fundamentally the same as the display demonstrated based on FIG.

  In the left selection operation instruction 16c on the screen shown in FIG. 9 (1), it is displayed that the left selection operation is performed by operating the first select button 31, and the right selection operation instruction on the screen shown in FIG. 9 (1). In 16d, it is displayed that the right selection operation is performed by operating the fourth select button 34 as usual (corresponding to an operation instruction effect). Each time the first select button 31 is operated, the selection display process by the left selection operation is performed as described above, and every time the fourth select button 34 is operated, the selection display process by the right selection operation is performed as described above. Is called.

  In the left selection operation instruction 16c on the screen shown in FIG. 9 (2), it is displayed that the left selection operation is performed by operating the third select button 33 as usual, and the right of the screen shown in FIG. 9 (2) is displayed. In the selection operation instruction 16d, it is displayed that the right selection operation is performed by operating the first select button 31 (corresponding to an operation instruction effect). Each time the third select button 33 is operated, the selection display process by the left selection operation is performed as described above, and every time the first select button 31 is operated, the selection display process by the right selection operation is performed as described above. Is called.

  In the left selection operation instruction 16c on the screen shown in FIG. 9 (3), it is displayed that the left selection operation is performed by operating the first select button 31, and each time the first select button 31 is operated, Similarly, selection display processing by left selection operation is performed.

  In the right selection operation instruction 16d on the screen shown in FIG. 9 (4), it is displayed that the right selection operation is performed by operating the first select button 31, and each time the first select button 31 is operated, Similarly, selection display processing by right selection operation is performed.

  The screen switching display (for example, the screen switching display from FIG. 8 (3) to FIG. 8 (4)) when the selection target on the left side of the selection target currently selected is selected 3 Select button special effect (i.e., the first effect), and a screen switching display when the selection object on the right of the currently selected selection object is selected (for example, FIG. 8 (1) to FIG. 8 (2) corresponds to the fourth select button special effect (that is, the second effect).

  Next, the control device 20 (game control board 21, presentation control board 23, and image control board 24 computers) executes to achieve the functions of the units 41 to 46 of the presentation control unit 40 shown in FIG. The main processing will be described based on a flowchart.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the timer interrupt processing executed by the computer of the game control board 21 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt processing, random number update processing (S1), switch processing (S2) The symbol process (S3), the electric accessory process (S4), the prize ball process (S5), and the output process (S6) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the start port SW process of S2, the first start port SW10a is on (S11; Yes), and when the first special figure holding number U1 is less than 4 (S12; Yes), 1 special figure holding number U1 is added to U1 + 1 (S13), the big hit determination value and the symbol determination value are acquired and stored in the holding storage unit (S14), and the first special figure holding number increase command is set (S15). .

  On the other hand, when the second start port SW11c is on (S16; Yes), when the second special figure reservation number U2 is less than 4 (S17; Yes), the second special figure reservation number U2 is added to U2 + 1 (S18). ), The jackpot determination value and the symbol determination value are acquired and stored in the holding storage unit (S19), and the second special figure holding number increase command is set (S20). Note that the commands set in S15 and S20 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the effect control board 23 (or the payout control board 22) by the output process of S6 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special symbol processing of S3, when the hit game flag is not ON (that is, during big hit game or small hit game) (S31; No), when the special symbol is not changing (S32; No), it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number U2 is 1 or more (S33). If the determination in S32 is Yes, that is, if the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to S42.

  If the determination in S33 is Yes, the second special figure hold number U2 is subtracted from U2-1 (S34), and if the determination in S33 is No, it is determined whether the first special figure hold number U1 is 1 or more. (S35). If the determination in S35 is Yes, the first special figure hold number U1 is subtracted from U1-1 (S36), and if the determination in S35 is No, a customer waiting setting process (S46) is executed. After the execution of S34 or S36, the customer waiting flag is turned off (S37), the big hit determination process (S38) is executed, and then the variation pattern selection process (S39) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the jackpot determination process of S38, first, a jackpot determination value process (S51) is executed. Here, among the jackpot determination values stored in the holding storage means 42, the digestion priority is the highest. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination value corresponding to the special figure holding number subtracted in S34 or S36 of FIG. 12 is the big hit specific value, thereby determining whether or not the big hit (S52).

  If the determination in S52 is Yes, a symbol determination value process (S53) is executed. Here, based on the symbol determination value having the highest digestion priority among the symbol determination values stored in the holding storage unit, the big hit symbol Is selected and set from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (S54). If the determination in S52 is No, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination value is a small hit specific value, thereby determining whether or not the big hit is determined (S55). If the determination in S55 is Yes, a small winning symbol is set (S56), and if the determination in S55 is No, a lost symbol is set (S57).

  As shown in FIG. 12, after the big hit determination process of S38 is executed, in the change pattern selection process of S39, it is changed for the game effect from the kind of symbol set in S38 (S54 or S56 or S57 of FIG. 13). A pattern (variation time) is selected and set. Thereafter, the first or second special symbol is started to vary (S40), and a variation start command including information on the type of the special symbol set in S38 and the variation pattern (variation time) set in S39 is set ( S41).

  Next, when the variation time set in S39 has elapsed (S42; Yes), the first or second special symbol is suspended (S43), where the symbol set in S38 is the first or second symbol. It is displayed on the special symbol display 19a or 19b. Subsequently, a change stop command is set (S44), and a stop process (S45) is executed. In the stop process of S45, a process for shifting the game state is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the effect control board 23 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, command reception process (S61), effect operation process (S62) ), Command transmission processing (S63) is sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the command reception process of S61, it is determined whether or not a hold number increase command is received (S71). If the determination of S71 is Yes, a hold number addition process (S72) is executed, and the hold number is determined. An increase command is set (S73). In the computer of the production control board 23, the first and second special figure hold numbers are managed, and the first or second special figure hold number is 1 in S72 according to the type of the hold number increase command received in S71. In step S73, the first or second special figure holding number increase command is set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a change start command is received (S74). If the determination in S74 is Yes, an effect selection process (S75) is executed. In this effect selection process, the variation start command (including information on the type of special symbol and variation pattern (variation time)) received in S74 is analyzed, and a plurality of types of game effects (shown in FIG. 7) are analyzed. Any one of game effects A-1, A-2..., Game effects B-1, B-2..., Game effects C-1, C-2. In this effect selection process, the number-of-holds subtraction process for subtracting 1 from the number of the first or second special figure reservation related to the symbol variation is also executed.

  Next, when a change stop command is received (S76; Yes), a game effect end process (S77) is executed, and when an opening command is received (S78), a win effect selection process (S79) is executed. When the ending command is received (S80), an ending effect selection process (S81) is executed. Finally, a customer waiting command process (S82) is executed. Note that the command set in S73 and the command set in other steps are transmitted to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the command transmission process in S63 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the effect operation process in S62, it is first determined whether or not any of the game effects B-1, B-2,... Is being executed (S101), and the determination in S101 is Yes. Then, it is determined whether or not the detection effective period of the effect button SW30a is started (S102). If the determination in S102 is Yes, the detection effective period of the effect button SW30a is set (S103), and the process returns.

  If the determination in S102 is No, it is determined whether or not it is the detection valid period of the effect button SW30a (S104). If the determination in S104 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the operation completion flag FA is 0 (S105). If the determination in S105 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S105 is Yes, whether or not the effect button 30 has been operated. That is, it is determined whether or not the effect button SW30a is changed from OFF to ON (S106). If the determination in S106 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S106 is Yes, an effect button operation command is set (S107), and the effect button operation command (effect button operation signal) is output. Thereafter, the operation completion flag FA is set to 1 (S108), and the process returns.

  If the determination in S104 is No, it is determined whether or not the detection valid period of the effect button SW30a is over (S109). If the determination in S109 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S109 is Yes, the operation completion flag FA is set to 0 (S110), and the process returns.

  On the other hand, when the determination in S101 is No, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not any of the game effects C-1, C-2,... (Predetermined game effect) is being executed (S111). If the determination in S111 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S111 is Yes, it is determined whether or not it is the start of the detection effective period (S112). If the determination in S112 is Yes, the detection effective period is set (S113), and then the failure determination process (114) is performed. Executed.

  Based on the failure determination process in S114, it is determined whether or not the operation of the third select button 33 is normally detected by the third select button SW33a (S115). If the determination in S115 is No, the third select button SW33a is determined. The first condition is satisfied, the left failure flag FB1 is set to 1 (S116), the left failure command is set (S117), and the left failure command is output. If the determination in S115 is Yes, or after the execution of S117, it is determined whether the operation of the fourth select button 34 is normally detected by the fourth select button SW34a based on the failure determination process in S114 (S118). If the determination in S118 is Yes, the process returns. If the determination in S118 is No, it becomes an abnormality determination of the fourth select button SW34a, the second condition is satisfied, the right failure flag FB2 is set to 1 (S119), the right failure command is set (S120), and the return The right fault command is output.

  If the determination in S112 is No, it is determined whether or not it is a valid detection period (S121). If the determination in S121 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S121 is Yes, it is determined whether both the left and right failure flags FB1, FB2 are 0 (S122). If the determination in S122 is Yes, that is, if both the first and second conditions are not satisfied, it is determined whether or not the third select button SW33a has been turned from OFF to ON (S123). If the determination in S123 is Yes, the third select button operation command is set (S124), the process returns, and the third select button operation command (third select button operation signal) is output.

  If the determination in S123 is No, it is determined whether or not the fourth select button SW34a is changed from OFF to ON (S125). If the determination in S125 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S125 is Yes, the fourth select button SW34a is returned. A button operation command is set (S126), the process returns, and the fourth select button operation command (fourth select button operation signal) is output.

  If the determination in S122 is No, as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether both the left and right failure flags FB1 and FB2 are 1 (S127). If the determination in S127 is No, it is determined whether or not the left failure flag FB1 is 1 (S128). If the determination in S128 is Yes, that is, the first condition is satisfied and the second condition is not satisfied. In this case, the first output state is entered, and it is determined whether or not the first select button SW31a is changed from OFF to ON (S129). If the determination in S129 is Yes, the third select button operation command is set (S130), the process returns, and the third select button operation command is output.

  If the determination in S129 is No, it is determined whether or not the fourth select button SW34a is changed from OFF to ON (S131). If the determination in S131 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S131 is Yes, the fourth select button operation command is set (S132), the process returns, and the fourth select button operation command is output.

  If the determination in S128 is No, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether the right failure flag FB2 is 1 (S133). If the determination in S133 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S133 is Yes, that is, if the second condition is satisfied and the first condition is not satisfied, the second output state is set, and it is determined whether or not the first select button SW31a is turned from OFF to ON. (S134). If the determination in S134 is Yes, the fourth select button operation command is set (S135), the process returns, and the fourth select button operation command is output.

  If the determination in S134 is No, it is determined whether or not the third select button SW33a is changed from OFF to ON (S136). If the determination in S136 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S136 is Yes, the third select button operation command is set (S137), and the process returns and the third select button operation command is output.

  If the determination in S127 shown in FIG. 18 is Yes, that is, if both the first and second conditions are satisfied, the third output state is entered, and as shown in FIG. 20, the first select button SW31a is turned OFF → It is determined whether or not it is ON (S138). If the determination in S138 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S138 is Yes, the third or fourth select button operation command is set (S139) and the process returns. The third or fourth select button operation command is output. In S139, whether to set the third select button operation command or the fourth select button operation command may be determined by lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the image control board 24 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, image display control (effect display control) (S151), Speaker (voice output) control (S152) is sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the effect display control in S151, it is determined whether or not a hold number increase command is received (S161). If the determination in S161 is Yes, a hold number addition display process (S162) is executed. Next, it is determined whether or not a game effect start command is received (S163). If the determination in S163 is Yes, the game effect start command (information of the game effect selected in S75) is analyzed (S164), and is suspended. After the number subtraction display process (S165) is executed, display control of the game effect is started (S166), and the game effect corresponding to the analysis information in S164 is displayed on the image display 16.

  If the determination in S163 is No, as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether any of the game effects B-1, B-2,... Is being displayed on the image display 16 (S167), and the determination in S167. If Yes, it is determined whether or not it is the detection valid period of the effect button SW30a (S168). If the determination in S168 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S168 is Yes, the image display 16 displays that the effect button SW30a is in a detection effective period until the effect button special effect is displayed. . Then, it is determined whether or not an effect button operation command is received (S169). If the determination in S169 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S169 is Yes, an effect button special effect is displayed (S170) and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S167 is No, it is determined whether any of the game effects C-1, C-2,... (Predetermined game effect) is being displayed on the image display 16 (S171). If the determination in S171 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S171 is Yes, it is determined whether or not it is a detection valid period (S172). If the determination in S172 is No, the process returns.

  If the determination in S172 is Yes, it is determined whether a third select button operation command is received (S173). If the determination in S173 is No, it is determined whether a fourth select button operation command is received (S174). If the determination in S174 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S173 is Yes, the third select button special effect (first effect) is displayed (S175), the process returns, and if the determination in S174 is Yes, the fourth select button special effect (second effect) is displayed. Displayed (S176) and return.

  In the speaker control in S152, sound is output from the speaker 27 in accordance with the game effect displayed on the image display 16, and the special effect is also displayed when the special effect is displayed on the image display 16. Audio may be output from the speaker 27. Although not shown in the flowchart, in the computer of the lamp control board 25, when the lamps 28a and 28b are controlled in accordance with the game effect displayed on the image display 16 and an effect operation command is received, the image is similarly displayed. You may perform lamp control according to the special effect displayed on the indicator 16. FIG.

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described.
When a predetermined game effect (game effect C-1, C-2...) Is being executed, a detection valid period is set, and the third and fourth select buttons are detected during the detection valid period. When both SW 33a and 34a are normal and both the first and second conditions are not satisfied, the player operates the third select button 33 as in the conventional case (as usual), and FIG. 8 (3) → FIG. As shown in FIG. 8 (4), the third select button special effect can be executed. As shown in FIG. 8 (1) → FIG. 8 (2), the player operates the fourth select button 34. The fourth select button special effect can be executed.

  However, in the conventional technology, when an abnormality occurs in the third select button detection SW 33a, the player cannot operate the third select button 33 to execute the third select button special effect, and the fourth select button When an abnormality occurs in the SW 34a, the player cannot operate the fourth select button 34 to execute the fourth select button special effect. In other words, since the player cannot freely select and execute any of the third and fourth select button special effects, the effect of the effects is lowered, and the player feels uncomfortable.

  Therefore, when only the third select button detection SW 33a is abnormal and the first condition is satisfied in the detection valid period, the player operates the first select button 31 to execute the third select button special effect. The player can operate the fourth select button 34 to execute the fourth select button special effect.

  In addition, when only the fourth select button detection SW 34a is abnormal and the second condition is satisfied in the detection valid period, the player operates the first select button 31 to execute the fourth select button special effect. The player can operate the third select button 33 to execute the third select button special effect.

  As described above, even when an abnormality occurs in one of the third and fourth select button detection SWs 33a and 34a, the player uses the first select button detection SW 31a to make one of the third and fourth select button special effects. In other words, it is possible to maintain a function that allows the player to freely select and execute any of the third and fourth select button special effects, and to suppress a decrease in effect.

  In addition, in the techniques of Patent Documents 1 and 2, when it is determined that the effect button is malfunctioning, a predetermined game effect that can execute a special effect is not selected and executed by operating the effect button. Even when a predetermined game effect is executed, a game effect other than the predetermined game effect is selected and executed, thereby reducing the types of game effects to be selected and executed, and the effect of the effect is significantly reduced. The invention can solve these problems.

In addition, you may change the said Example partially as follows.
(1) Except when one of the third and fourth select buttons SW33a, 34a becomes abnormal, the first or second condition may be satisfied. For example, it may be determined whether or not the first or second condition is established by lottery based on the result of the big hit lottery and the selected game effect. And you may make it the big hit expectation degree elected by big hit lottery become higher than the case where it does not hold when the 1st or 2nd condition is satisfied.

  For example, in the detection valid period, the screen shown in FIG. 8 is normally displayed on the image display 16, the player operates the third select button 33 to execute the third select button special effect, and the player The fourth select button 34 is operated to execute the fourth select button special effect.

  On the other hand, when the degree of expectation of the big hit is higher than that, the third select button SW33a is not abnormal during the detection valid period, but the screen shown in FIG. The select button 31 is operated to execute the third select button special effect, and the player operates the fourth select button 34 to execute the fourth select button special effect.

  Alternatively, during the detection valid period, an abnormality has not occurred in the fourth select button SW34a, but the screen shown in FIG. 8 (2) is displayed, and the player operates the first select button 31 to select the fourth select button 31a. The button special effect is executed, and the player operates the third select button 33 to execute the third select button special effect. In this way, the effect of the game effect can be enhanced.

(2) When the enter button SW35a is applied as the third detecting means, and the first or second condition is satisfied, the enter button 35 is operated to specially produce the third or fourth select button. May be executed. Alternatively, when the effect button SW31a is applied as the third detecting means and the first or second condition is satisfied, the effect button 30 is operated to perform the third or fourth select button special effect. It may be executed.

(3) Instead of the first to fourth select buttons 31 to 34, an operation unit (operation lever) capable of performing a plurality of types of operations depending on the operation direction is provided, and a plurality of types (three or more types) of the operation units are provided. It is also possible to provide a plurality of detection means for detecting each of the operations, and the plurality of detection means include the first to third detection means.
(4) In addition, various modifications can be added without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

1 Pachinko machines 31 to 34 1st to 4th select buttons 31a to 34a 1st to 4th select buttons SW
44 period setting means 45 special effect executing means 46 abnormality detecting means 50 effect means

Claims (1)

Effect execution means for causing the effect means to execute the effect;
A first operation unit that allows a player to perform a first operation, a second operation unit that allows a player to perform a second operation, and a third that allows a player to perform a third operation Operation means having an operation unit and a fourth operation unit by which a player can perform a fourth operation;
First detection means for detecting the first operation of the player with respect to the first operation portion of the operation means;
Second detecting means for detecting the player's second operation on the second operating portion of the operating means;
Third detecting means for detecting the third operation of the player with respect to the third operating portion of the operating means;
Fourth detecting means for detecting the player's fourth operation on the fourth operating portion of the operating means;
Period setting means for setting a detection effective period of the first, second, third and fourth detection means when a predetermined effect is being executed by the effect execution means;
The production execution means
An operation instruction effect execution means for executing an operation instruction effect that prompts the player to select an operation by the operation means when a detection valid period is set by the period setting means;
When the first operation of the player is detected by the first detection means during the detection valid period set by the period setting means when the operation instruction effect is executed by the operation instruction effect execution means. A first effect executing means for executing a first effect and executing a second effect different from the first effect when the second operation of the player is detected by the second detecting means;
When the third operation of the player is detected by the third detection means during the detection effective period set by the period setting means when the operation instruction effect is executed by the operation instruction effect execution means. A gaming machine comprising: a second effect executing means for executing the first effect and executing the second effect when the fourth operation of the player is detected by the fourth detecting means. .