JP2014212929A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which prevents operation from being monotonous and can increase performance effect.SOLUTION: An operation device of a game machine includes: a performance button 130 rotatably operated by a player; rotation detection sensors S3, S4 for detecting rotation of the performance button 130; a button motor 141 which imparts power to the performance button 130 apart from rotation operation by the player, and can rotatably operate the performance button 130; and an electromagnetic clutch 150 for connecting/disconnecting a power transmission path between the performance button 130 and the button motor 141. By connecting/disconnecting the power transmission path via the electromagnetic clutch 150, operation load required for the rotatable operation of the performance button 130 can be changed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including an operation device operated by a player.

  In recent years, in most pachinko gaming machines and the like, an operating device operated by the player himself is mounted and used for the game effect (for example, see Patent Document 1). For example, in the gaming process, at the predetermined timing when the decorative symbol reaches the reach state on the effect display device of the gaming machine, the effect is switched according to the operation of the operation device, or a plurality of options are selected on the effect display device. The player is made to actively participate in the game by displaying it and selecting one of the options according to the operation of the operation device.

JP 2009-172216 A

  By the way, as such an operation device, a push button type that can be pressed by a player is common, but there is a problem that the operation becomes very monotonous only by repeating the pressing operation, and the effect of the production is reduced.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a subject, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which can prevent that operation becomes monotonous and can improve a production effect.

  In order to achieve such an object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is provided in a gaming machine main body (for example, the outer frame 1, the front frame 2, the glass frame 5 and the like in the embodiment), and the gaming machine main body. A gaming machine provided with an operating device (for example, the effect button unit 100 in the embodiment) operated by the operation device, the operating device is a support member provided in the gaming machine main body (for example, the button support member 120 in the embodiment). An operation member that is rotatably supported by the support member and rotated by the player (for example, the effect button 130 in the embodiment), and a rotation detection means that detects the rotation of the operation member (for example, the rotation detection sensor S3). , S4) and a drive source that can apply power to the operation member to rotate the operation member separately from the rotation operation by the player (for example, the button motor 141 in the embodiment). Clutch means (for example, the electromagnetic clutch 150 in the embodiment) for connecting or disconnecting the power transmission path between the operating member and the drive source, and connecting or disconnecting the power transmission path via the clutch means The operation load required for the rotation operation of the operation member can be changed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the operation from becoming monotonous and enhance the production effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine provided with the production button unit concerning this embodiment. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the glass frame in the state where the production button unit concerning this embodiment was attached. It is a perspective view which shows the state which has the production button unit which concerns on this embodiment in a lift down position. It is a side view which shows the state which has the production button unit which concerns on this embodiment in a lift down position. It is a perspective view which shows the state which has the production button unit which concerns on this embodiment in a lift-up position. It is a side view which shows the state which has the production button unit which concerns on this embodiment in a lift-up position. It is a perspective view of the production button unit concerning this embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at the production button unit (state which removed the top cover) concerning this embodiment from the right. It is the perspective view which looked at the production button unit (state which removed the top cover) concerning this embodiment from the left. It is a front view of the production button unit (state which removed the top cover) concerning this embodiment. It is a top view of the production button unit (state which removed the top cover) concerning this embodiment. It is sectional drawing shown along the arrow XIII-XIII in FIG. It is a perspective view of the production button unit (state which removed the top cover, the rotation sphere, etc.) concerning this embodiment. It is a perspective view of the button support member in the production button unit concerning this embodiment. It is a front view of an effect button in the effect button unit according to the present embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a main flowchart on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the winning process on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the normal game control process (special symbol) on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the special game transfer determination process on the main control board side. It is a main flowchart on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the decoration symbol display content determination process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of a decoration symbol display control process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the 1st button production process by the sub-control board | substrate side. It is a schematic diagram of a drive pattern selection table. It is a flowchart of the 2nd button effect process by the sub control board | substrate side. It is a schematic diagram of the operation load change frequency selection table. It is a flowchart of the 3rd button effect process by the sub control board | substrate side. (A) is a schematic diagram of a back image selection table, (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of an indicator image effect.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machines]
As a representative example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a front view and a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine PM are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and first, referring to this figure, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PM An outline will be described.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PM is configured with a rectangular frame size adapted to the front of the opening of the outer frame 1 which forms a vertically fixed holding frame configured in an outer rectangular frame size, and can be opened and closed. The front frame 2 that forms a frame is attached to the front left side edge portion of the front left and right hinge mechanism 3 so that it can be opened and closed sideways and detachable, and is called a double lock provided on the front right side edge portion. The device 4 is always held in a closed state engaged and connected to the outer frame 1.

  On the front frame 2, a rectangular glass frame 5 fitted to the upper front area of the front frame 2 is assembled so as to be opened and closed laterally and detachable using the upper and lower hinge mechanisms 3, and using the locking device 4 It is always kept in a closed state covering the front surface of the front frame 2. In the front frame 2, the game board 20 is detachably set and held, and the game area PA in front of the game board 20 is faced through the double-layer glass of the glass frame 5 that is always held closed. Yes.

  On the front side of the glass frame 5, there are provided an effect lamp 10 that emits light according to the game development status and a speaker 11 that generates sound effects according to the game development status. Upper and lower ball trays (upper ball tray 8 and lower ball tray 9) for storing game balls are provided at the lower portion of the glass frame 5. An effect button is provided at the center of the front of the upper ball tray 8 via a lift device 80. A unit 100 is provided, and a launching handle 12 for performing a launching operation of a game ball is provided on the front right side of the lower ball tray 9.

  The game board 20 is configured based on a substrate formed in a rectangular flat plate shape using a synthetic resin material such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, or an ABS resin. On the front surface of the game board 20, an outer rail and an inner rail are fixed in a circular arc shape, and a substantially circular game area PA on which a game ball can roll is defined and formed, and a number of nails and windmills are formed in the game area PA. In addition to the first special symbol starting port 61, the second special figure starting port 62, the general drawing starting port 63, the big winning port 64, and other various winning ports, the first special symbol display device 71 and the second special symbol display are also provided. Various display devices such as a device 72, a first special figure holding lamp 73, a second special figure holding lamp 74, a normal symbol display device 75, and a general figure holding lamp 76 are provided. A center ornament 22 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area PA, and the screen of the effect display device 70 is provided so as to be visible through the center opening of the center ornament 22. At the lower end of the game area PA, there is provided an out port 29 through which the game balls that have tumbled down without entering each winning port are discharged to the back side of the game board 20. Hereinafter, each component provided in the game board 20 is demonstrated in order.

  The first special figure starting port 61 is provided as a starting winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol game (hereinafter simply referred to as “first special figure game”), and is used for detecting the entry of a game ball. A first start winning detector 611 is provided. The first start winning detector 611 is, for example, a so-called pass-type sensor that detects a game ball entering the first special figure starting port 61, and first start winning information indicating the ball entering when the game ball enters. Is generated.

  The second special figure start port 62 is provided as a start winning opening corresponding to a second special symbol game (hereinafter simply referred to as “second special figure game”). The second special figure start port 62 includes a second start winning detector 621, an electric accessory 622 called a so-called electric chew (electric tulip), and an electric accessory solenoid 623 for opening and closing the electric accessory 622. With. The second start winning detector 621 is, for example, a so-called pass-type sensor that detects a game ball entering the second special figure start port 62, and second start winning information indicating the ball entering when the game ball enters. Is generated. The electric accessory 622 is variable between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter the second special figure starting port 62 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to enter than this state.

  The normal start port 63 includes a general start prize detector 631. The universal start winning detector 631 is, for example, a so-called passage type sensor that detects the passage of a game ball to the general start port 63, and generates a general start start passage information indicating the passage when the game ball passes. Note that the passage of the game ball to the general figure start port 63 triggers the normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to expand the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure start port 62.

  The big winning opening 64 is a winning opening which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located below the game area PA, which is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is suspended in a predetermined manner. . The big prize opening 64 includes a big prize detector 641, an electric accessory 642, and a big prize opening solenoid 643 for opening and closing the electric accessory 642. The big prize detector 641 is a so-called passing type sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big prize opening 64, for example, and generates great prize information indicating the prize when the game ball is entered. The electric accessory 642 changes the big prize opening 64 between a normal state in which a game ball cannot be entered or difficult to enter in the big prize opening 64 and an open state in which a game ball can easily enter.

  Subsequently, the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72) displays a variable display of the first special symbol (second special symbol) corresponding to the first special symbol game (second special symbol game) and Stop display. The first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72) is composed of, for example, eight lamps, and the special symbol variation display is expressed according to the lighting pattern of the lamp. The first special figure hold lamp 73 (second special figure hold lamp 74) is composed of, for example, two lamps, and the first special figure game (second special figure game) is held by lighting / flashing display of the lamp. Express number (up to 4). The number of holds of the first special figure holding lamp 73 (second special figure holding lamp 74) is during the execution of the first special figure game and the second special figure game while the first special figure (second special figure) is changing. The number of lottery results won in the first special figure starting port 61 (second special figure starting port 62) during any one of them, and the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation.

  The normal symbol display device 75 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. For example, the regular figure holding lamp 76 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamp corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of normal symbol fluctuations not yet executed).

  The effect display device 70 mainly performs change display and stop display of the effect image including a decoration symbol that changes / stops in conjunction with the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and a notice display, and also displays the decorative symbol on hold. Do. Specifically, on the screen of the effect display device 70, a decorative symbol display unit 700 on which a decorative symbol change display, stop display, and notice display are executed, and a decorative symbol hold display corresponding to the first special symbol is executed. The first figure hold display part 701 to be displayed and the second figure hold display part 702 for executing the hold display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol are formed. Although the liquid crystal panel is used in the present embodiment, it may be formed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED.

  Finally, the center decoration 22 is installed around the effect display device 70 and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the screen of the effect display device 70, and decoration. The center ornament 22 is provided with a movable accessory 24 for performing a production operation according to the game development status.

  Next, the basic structure of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with reference to FIG. On the back side of the front frame 2, there is a back set board 30, which has a window that communicates with the front and rear in the center and is based on a base frame that is formed in a rectangular frame shape somewhat smaller than the front frame 2. Via the hinge mechanism 3, it is connected to the back of the front frame 2 so that it can be opened, closed, and detached. A back set cover 30C having a rectangular box shape with an open front is detachably attached to the back set board 30 and is always disposed to cover the back side of the game board 20 attached to the front frame 2. (The main control board 1000 and the sub control board 2000 described later are thereby covered by the back set cover 30C).

  Each part of the back set board 30 has a storage tank 31 for storing a large number of game balls, a tank rail 32 extending from the storage tank 31 with a gentle downward slope to the right, and a lower end connected to the right end of the tank rail 32. A ball supply passage 33 extending to the ball, a prize ball payout unit 34 for paying out a game ball guided by the ball supply passage 33, and a prize for guiding the game ball discharged from the prize ball payout unit 34 to the upper ball tray 6. A ball passage portion 35 and the like are provided.

  On the back side of the game board 10, there is a main control board (main control board unit) 1000 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko machine PM, and effects such as image display, effect lighting, and sound effects according to game development. A sub-control board (sub-control board unit) 2000 that controls the above is attached. On the other hand, on the back side of the back set board 30, a payout control board (payout control board unit) 3000 that performs control related to the launch and payout of game balls, various control boards, A power supply board (power supply board unit) 4000 for supplying power to the electronic components is attached. In order to prevent unauthorized modification, these control boards are respectively arranged at predetermined positions on the back of the game board 20 or the back set board 30 in an assembled state accommodated in a transparent resin board case having a caulking structure and a sealing structure. Established. These control boards and electrical / electronic components of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PM are connected by a harness (connector cable) so that the pachinko gaming machine PM can be operated.

  The pachinko gaming machine PM is used for a game in which the outer frame 1 is fixedly installed on the gaming island (installation frame base) of the gaming facility, the front frame 2, the glass frame 5 and the like are closed and locked, and the upper base plate 8 The game is started by storing the game ball and rotating the launch handle 12. When the firing handle 12 is turned, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 8 are sent to the launching mechanism one by one by the ball feeding mechanism disposed on the back side of the glass frame 5, and the launching mechanism 12 After being launched into the game area PA, a pachinko game is developed thereafter.

  The game balls launched into the game area PA collide with game nails or windmills provided on the front side of the game board 20 and roll down while changing the fall path. When a game ball rolling down in the game area PA enters a winning opening such as the first special figure starting port 61, the second special figure starting port 62, the ordinary drawing starting port 63, the big winning port 64, etc., the winning is made. A prize ball corresponding to the type of mouth is paid out to the upper ball tray 8 or the lower ball tray 9 by the prize ball payout unit 33. When the game ball enters the special symbol starting ports 61 and 62, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the special symbol display devices 71 and 72, and the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the effect display device 70. The variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is stopped after the lapse of the variation time previously determined by the lottery. When the special symbol after the stop is a symbol indicating a jackpot, a display mode in which the three symbols coincide on the effect display device 70 is taken. When the symbol stops at the jackpot symbol, a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is executed. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 64 is continuously continued a plurality of times, and is constituted by a plurality of unit games (rounds) with one opening / closing as a unit. Then, the special game ends when the set round number (for example, 15 rounds or 2 rounds) of the unit game is consumed.

[Configuration of production button unit]
Next, the configuration of the effect button unit 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the glass frame 5 with the effect button unit 100 attached, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the effect button unit 100 is in the lift-down position (horizontal level), and FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state where the button unit 100 is in the lift-up position, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state where the effect button unit 100 is in the lift-up position, and FIG. 7 shows a state where the effect button unit 100 is in the lift-up position. 8 is a perspective view of the effect button unit 100, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the effect button unit 100 (with the top cover removed) as viewed from the right, and FIG. 10 is an effect button unit 100 (with the top cover removed). FIG. 11 is a front view of the production button unit 100 (with the top cover removed), and FIG. FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along arrows XIII-XIII in FIG. 12, and FIG. 14 is a state button unit 100 (with the top cover and rotating sphere removed). 15 is a perspective view of a button support member in the effect button unit 100, and FIG. 16 is a front view of the effect button in the effect button unit 100. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the vertical and horizontal directions are defined with reference to the states shown in FIGS. 3 and 8 as directions when attached to the pachinko gaming machine PM. The directions of the arrows shown in FIGS. 3 and 8 are referred to as front and rear, left and right, and up and down, respectively.

  The production button unit 100 is arranged on the front side of the glass frame 5 so as to cover the outer peripheral edge of the upper ball tray 8, and can swing up and down (movable up and down) via a lift device 80 mounted on the glass frame 5. ).

  The lift device 80 is fixed to the front side of the glass frame 5 and supports the left and right ends of the effect button unit 100, and a lift drive mechanism 90 for moving the effect button unit 100 up and down. , And is configured.

  Each of the lift cases 81 and 85 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape with the front side opened, and the left and right ends of the effect button unit 100 are inserted and held in the opening on the front side. Each of the lift cases 81 and 85 is formed as a split casing that is divided into left and right, and support shafts 82 and 86 for pivotally supporting the effect button unit 100 project from the lift cases 81 and 85, respectively. ing. The lift cases 81 and 85 support coil springs 83 and 87 for constantly urging the effect button unit 100 upward.

  The lift drive mechanism 90 is mounted in the right lift case 82, and includes a lift motor 91 as a drive source, a transmission gear 92 directly connected to the lift motor 91, and externally meshed with the transmission gear 92 and an effect button unit. And a fan-shaped gear 93 fixed to the right end portion of 100.

  The lift motor 91 is a stepping motor that can be driven to rotate in both forward and reverse directions by receiving a drive pulse signal from the sub-control board 2000. The transmission gear 92 is directly connected to the rotation shaft of the lift motor 91 and can rotate integrally with the rotation shaft of the lift motor 92. The fan-shaped gear 93 is fixedly coupled to the right end portion of the effect button unit 100 and has a fan-shaped base portion 93a formed in a fan shape in side view, and teeth formed on the rear end of the fan-shaped base portion 93a and externally meshed with the transmission gear 92. It comprises a portion 93b and a support hole 93c which is formed on the right side surface of the fan-shaped base portion 93a and receives a support shaft 86 provided in the lift case 85.

  The fan gear 93 rotates in mesh with the driven gear 92 around the support shaft 86 of the lift case 85. Since the fan-shaped gear 93 is fixed to the right side surface of the effect button unit 100, when the fan-shaped gear 93 rotates forward and backward about the support shaft 86, the effect button unit 100 also swings up and down about the support shaft 86. It will be. The effect button unit 100 is always urged upward by the elastic force of the coil springs 83 and 87, thereby assisting the upward movement of the effect button unit 100 by the lift device 80.

  In the lift device 80 having such a configuration, when the lift motor 91 is rotationally driven, the rotational driving force of the lift motor 91 is transmitted to the sector gear 93 via the transmission gear 92, and the sector gear 93 meshes with the transmission gear 92 and rotates. Thus, the effect button unit 100 moves up and down around the support shaft 96. For example, when the lift motor 91 is rotated forward, the effect button unit 100 is raised, and when the lift motor 91 is rotated reversely, the effect button unit 100 is lowered.

  In this way, the effect button unit 100 swings downward about the support shaft 86 of the lift case 85 to the horizontal level by the operation of the lift device 80 (see FIGS. 4 and 5), It is possible to move up and down between a lift-up position (see FIGS. 6 and 7) that swings upward and assumes an inclined posture, and the height of the effect button unit 100 with respect to the height position of the bowls 8 and 9 The position can be adjusted so that the player can easily access the ball trays 8 and 9. Note that lift position detection sensors (photosensors) S11 and S12 for detecting the lift-down position and the lift-up position of the effect button unit 100 are attached to the right lift case 85.

  Subsequently, the effect button unit 100 is supported by the lift device 80 so as to be movable up and down, and is supported in a horizontally long box-shaped unit case 110 serving as a base of the unit 100, and is pivotally supported so as to be swingable up and down inside the unit case 110. A button support member 120, a spherical effect button 130 supported by the button support member 120 and capable of being pressed and rotated by a player, and a drive system 140 for automatically rotating the effect button 130. The electromagnetic clutch 150 that connects / disconnects (connects / disconnects) the effect button 130 and the drive system 140, and the rotation detection panel 170 that is connected to the left side of the effect button 130 and rotates integrally with the effect button 130. It is configured.

  The unit case 110 is formed of a bottomed box-shaped top case 111 having an opening on the lower side, and a substantially plate-shaped bottom case 115 attached by closing the opening of the top case 111. The unit case 110 has a left end portion that is pivotally supported by the support shaft 82 of the lift case 81 and a right end portion that is pivotally supported by the support shaft 86 of the lift case 85 via the fan-shaped gear 93. The support shafts 82 and 86 are attached so as to be swingable up and down. At the front center of the unit case 110, a button arrangement space 110S for arranging the production buttons 130 in an exposed state toward the player is recessed in a substantially U shape. Is possible. On the upper surface side of the bottom case 115, left and right support frame bodies 116, 117 are formed apart from each other by a certain distance in the left-right direction. A long shaft-like support rod is provided between the support frame bodies 116, 117. 118 is installed in a horizontal posture.

  The button support member 120 is pivotally supported by the support rod 118 of the bottom case 115 so as to be swingable. As shown in FIG. 15, the left and right support base portions 121 and 122 are connected to the support base portions 121 and 122. The connection support part 123 to be formed is provided. The button support member 120 is formed with a rod insertion hole 124 for inserting the support rod 118 of the bottom case 115 so as to extend left and right. The button support member 120 has a mounting base that rotatably supports the effect button 130, and can be operated by pressing the effect button 130 by swinging up and down integrally with the effect button 130 ( FIG. 8 shows the pressing operation direction of the effect button 130 by an arrow “Z”). The button support member 120 is always urged upward by left and right coil springs 127 and 128 interposed between the bottom case 115 and the button support member 120. Therefore, the button support member 120 and the production button 130 are integrated, and are always biased to the upper end position (free end position) where the player can perform the pressing operation by receiving the elastic force of the two coil springs 127 and 128. Arranged.

  Further, a plate-shaped detection piece 129 protrudes from the left end portion of the button support member 120 toward the left outward. On the other hand, the bottom case 115 is provided with a pressing operation detection sensor S1 for detecting the pressing operation of the effect button 130 by the detection piece 129 of the button support member 120. The pressing operation detection sensor S1 includes a light projecting unit that projects light and a light receiving unit that receives light from the light projecting unit, and includes a slit into which the detection piece 129 of the button support member 120 can be inserted. The photosensors are arranged in a substantially U shape. This pressing operation detection sensor S1 is when the effect button 130 is not operated and the detection piece 129 of the button support member 120 is not interposed between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion of the sensor S1 (not shielded). It is turned off and turned on when the effect button 130 is pushed downward and the detection piece 129 is interposed (light-shielded) between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion of the sensor S1. The detection signal (on / off signal) of the pressing operation detection sensor S1 is input to the sub control board 2000, and the on / off operation of the effect button 130 is detected by the sub control board 2000.

  The effect button 130 includes a rotating sphere 131 that is button-operated by the player and an electric decoration member 136 provided inside the rotating sphere 131, and swings in the vertical direction integrally with the button support member 120. The button support member 120 is rotatably attached to the button support member 120. In the present embodiment, the effect button 130 can be operated by two buttons, that is, a pressing operation and a rotation operation, and can be rotated by receiving a rotational driving force from the drive system 140 (effect operation).

  The rotating sphere 131 is configured to be rotatable around an axis that passes through the center point of the sphere 131 and extends in the left-right direction. The rotating sphere 131 is formed by combining two hemispherical shells 132 and 132 made of a synthetic resin material having translucency, and the inside of the rotating sphere 131 has a hollow shape that can accommodate the electric decoration member 136. In addition, a plate-shaped detection piece 133 that extends toward the center of the rotating sphere 131 is integrally formed inside the rotating sphere 131. At the left and right ends of the rotating sphere 131, a hollow left shaft portion 134 and a right shaft portion 135 that extend outward in the left and right directions are integrally formed. The left shaft portion 134 of the rotating sphere 131 is rotatably supported by a bearing B1 provided on the support base portion 121 of the button support member 120 and is connected to the rotation detection board 170 so as to be integrally rotatable. . The right shaft portion 135 of the rotating sphere 131 is rotatably supported by a bearing B2 provided on the support base portion 122 of the button support member 120 and is connected to the electromagnetic clutch 150.

  The electrical decoration member 136 has a plurality of LED boards 137 arranged in a polygonal column shape, and the left side cover 138 and the right side cover 139 are detachably attached so as to sandwich the plurality of LED boards 137 from the left and right. It has been. The LED substrate 137 has a surface mount (SMD) type full color LED as a light emitter for decorating the rotating sphere 131. The electrical decoration member 136 is fixed to the electrical decoration holding part 121a in which the left side cover 138 and the right side cover 139 protrude from the button support member 120 (the left support base part 121) in a cantilever manner, and the right side cover 139. The cylindrical portion 139a extending from the shaft is supported by the right shaft portion 135 of the rotating sphere 131 via the bearing (bearing) B3, so that the rotating sphere 131 does not rotate integrally and is always stationary.

  For detecting that the rotating sphere 131 is present at the initial position (reference position that is the starting point of the rotation operation) on the outer side surface (the outer side surface on which the LED board 137 is not disposed) on the rear side of the illumination member 136. A sphere detection sensor S2 is attached. The sphere detection sensor S2 has a light projecting unit that projects light and a light receiving unit that receives light from the light projecting unit, and has a slit into which the detection piece 133 of the rotating sphere 131 can be inserted. This is a photosensor arranged in a U-shape. The sphere detection sensor S2 is turned off when the detection piece 133 of the rotating sphere 131 is not interposed (not shielded from light) between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion of the sensor S2, and the detection piece of the rotating sphere 131 is detected. It is turned on when 133 is interposed (light-shielded) between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion of the sensor S2. The detection signal (ON / OFF signal) of the sphere detection sensor S2 is input to the sub-control board 2000, and the sub-control board 2000 detects that the rotating sphere 131 exists at the initial position.

  The drive system 140 is attached to a motor base 122 a fixed to the right support base portion 122, and is coupled to a button motor 141 for automatically rotating the rotating sphere 131 and a rotation shaft of the button motor 141. A drive gear 142 and a driven gear 143 that externally meshes with the drive gear 142 are provided.

The button motor 141 is, for example, a two-phase unipolar stepping motor having a stator coil that forms A-phase, B-phase, A ^- phase, and B ^- phase magnetic fields. And a stator (stator) fixed to the outside thereof. The button motor 141 is rotationally driven by giving a drive pulse signal of a predetermined number of steps from the sub-control board 2000 according to a predetermined excitation method.

  The rotary shaft of the button motor 141 is directly connected to the drive gear 142, and the rotational drive force of the button motor 141 is transmitted to the rotary sphere 131 of the effect button 130 via the drive gear 142, the driven gear 143, and the electromagnetic clutch 150. To be able to be. The drive gear 142 and the driven gear 143 are formed with the same number of teeth (that is, with a gear ratio of 1: 1), and are set so that the rotation speed of the button motor 141 and the rotation speed of the effect button 130 are the same. ing. That is, every time the button motor 141 makes one rotation (360 ° rotation), the effect button 130 also makes one rotation (360 ° rotation).

  The electromagnetic clutch 150 is disposed coaxially between the right shaft portion 135 of the rotating sphere 131 and the gear shaft 143a of the driven gear 143, and the effect button is switched by switching between energization / non-energization from the sub-control board 2000. Connection / disconnection of 130 and drive system 140 is performed. As this electromagnetic clutch 150, for example, an electromagnetic micro clutch [manufactured by Tenryu Marusawa] is applied. In the present embodiment, an example of an electromagnetic clutch including an armature, a rotor, and a stator (electromagnetic coil) is illustrated as the clutch means, but the clutch means is not particularly limited as long as it can freely transmit / cut off the driving force.

  When the electromagnetic clutch 150 is in a non-energized state (referred to as “clutch off state”), the effect button 130 and the drive system 140 are disconnected, and the effect button 130 can freely rotate in both directions. On the other hand, when the electromagnetic clutch 150 is in the energized state (referred to as “clutch on state”), the effect button 130 and the drive system 140 are connected, and the effect button 130 and the drive system 140 can be interlocked. The rotation of the button motor 141 is enabled by the power of the button motor 141, and the rotation resistance of the button motor 141 (holding torque (detent torque when not energized, holding torque when energized), It is possible to apply the driving torque} as an operation load that the player can feel.

  The rotation detection board 170 is connected to the left shaft part 134 of the rotating sphere 131 so as to be integrally rotatable. On the rotation detection board 170, a plurality of arc-shaped strip-shaped detection protrusions 171 arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction protrude from the left outward. On the other hand, a pair of front and rear rotation detection sensors S3 and S4 for detecting the rotation operation of the rotating sphere 131 by the detection protrusion 171 of the rotation detection board 170 is attached to the left support base 121 of the button support member 120. . Each of the rotation detection sensors S3 and S4 has a light projecting unit that projects light and a light receiving unit that receives light from the light projecting unit, and a slit into which the detection protrusion 171 of the rotation detection board 170 can be inserted. It is a photo sensor that is arranged in a substantially U shape. Each of the rotation detection sensors S3 and S4 is turned off when the detection protrusion 171 of the rotation detection board 170 is not interposed between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion of the sensors S3 and S4 (not shielded from light) and rotates. It is turned on when the detection projection 171 of the detection panel 170 is interposed (light-shielded) between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion of the sensors S3 and S4. A detection signal (ON / OFF signal) of the rotation detection sensor is input to the sub-control board 2000, and the rotation speed of the effect button 130 (rotating sphere 131) is changed according to the ON / OFF switching time of each rotation detection sensor S3, S4. Is detected, and the direction of rotation of the effect button 130 (in which direction it is rotating) is detected based on the rising timing of the pulse signals of the rotation detection sensors S3 and S4.

  In such a configuration, the production button 130, the drive system 140, the electromagnetic clutch 150, and the rotation detection panel 170 are integrally assembled with the button support member 120, and this subassembly is supported on the support rod 118 of the bottom case 110. The effect button unit 100 is integrally assembled by covering the bottom case 115 with the top case 111 and screwing it. Then, by connecting this effect button unit 100 to the lift device 80 on the front side of the glass frame 5, the effect button unit 100 can be raised and lowered by the lift device 80, and the height position of the effect button unit 100 can be adjusted. . The lift device 80 is controlled in operation by the sub-control board 2000. For example, the lift device 80 is actuated in a dramatic manner, such as when a decorative symbol changes, a final effect indicating a shift to a special game, or a prize ball is paid out. In some cases, the player may be actuated to facilitate access to the upper and lower bowls 8 and 9.

  Then, the effect | action of the production button unit 100 which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated.

<Press operation>
First, in a state where the effect button 130 is in the free end position (upper end position), the pressing operation detection sensor S1 does not detect the detection piece 129 of the button support member 120, and the pressing detection sensor S1 is off. At this free end position (upper end position), the effect button 130 can be pressed by the player. Here, when the player presses the effect button 130 in the pressing operation direction Z and the effect button 130 moves down together with the button support member 120 to the detection position (lower end position) against the biasing force of the coil springs 127 and 128, The detection piece 129 of the button support member 120 blocks the optical path between the light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the pressing operation detection sensor S1, and this detection signal (ON signal) is transmitted toward the sub-control board 2000. Thereby, it is detected on the sub-control board 2000 that the effect button 130 has been pressed. When the effect button 130 is released by the player, the effect button 130 is raised by the elastic force of the coil springs 127 and 128 to return to the original free end position (upper end position).

<Rotation operation>
The effect button 130 can be operated independently or simultaneously with the pressing operation. When the player rotates the effect button 130, the plurality of detection protrusions 171 of the rotation detection board 170 sequentially pass through the optical path between the light projecting portion and the light emitting portion of each of the rotation detection sensors S3, S4, thereby causing the effect button 130. , And this detection signal (on / off signal) is transmitted to the sub-control board 2000. Thereby, it is detected on the sub control board 2000 that the effect button 130 has been rotated, and the rotation direction and rotation speed of the effect button 130 are detected. At this time, in the present embodiment, when the effect button 130 is rotated, the electromagnetic clutch 150 is turned on / off to vary the operation load of the effect button 130 (operation feel that the player can experience). Can do. First, when the electromagnetic clutch 150 is in the clutch-off state, the effect button 130 and the drive system 140 are disconnected, so that the effect button 130 can be freely rotated in an unloaded state (without receiving the rotational load of the button motor 141). (As a result, a relatively light operation load is given to the player). On the other hand, when the electromagnetic clutch 150 is in the clutch-on state, the effect button 130 and the drive system 140 are connected, so that the force resists the rotational resistance (for example, the holding torque or rotational torque of the button motor 141) by the drive system 140. The rotation button 130 can be rotated while experiencing the operation load due to (while feeling this rotational resistance as a weight).

  Therefore, when the effect button 130 is rotated in the clutch-on state, a relatively heavy operation load is applied to the player as much as the rotational resistance of the button motor 141 compared to the case where the effect button 130 is rotated in the clutch-off state. Is granted. As described above, the operation load can be changed by switching on / off the electromagnetic clutch 150 during the rotation operation of the effect button 130.

<Consecutive hits>
In the present embodiment, so-called “continuous hitting” in which the effect button 130 is continuously operated can be performed by either pressing operation or rotating operation. Here, the number of operations of the effect button 130 is evaluated by the number of presses of the effect button 130 in repeated hitting by the pressing operation, but is evaluated by the rotation speed of the effect button 130 in repeated hitting by the rotating operation. That is, in the continuous hitting by the rotation operation, the rotation speed of the effect button 130 increases as the number of operations of the effect button 130 increases. Therefore, when the rotation detection sensors S3 and S4 detect that the rotation speed exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The production button 130 is evaluated in the same manner as a case where the operation button 130 is repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times. This continuous hitting by the rotation operation does not depend on the player's personal ability as compared to the continuous hitting by the pressing operation, and even the player who is not good at the continuous hitting can sufficiently hit the effect button 130 repeatedly. It will be possible to enjoy. Note that the method of detecting repeated hits is not limited to the rotation speed of the effect button 130, and the number of times the effect button 130 has reached the initial position (that is, the number of rotations of the effect button 130) is detected by the sphere detection sensor S2. By evaluating the number of rotations equal to the number of pressings (for example, the number of rotations: the number of pressings = 1: 1), this number of rotations may be counted as the number of repeated hits. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the effect button 130 is operated (rotated) a plurality of times within a predetermined period, the number of repeated hits may be evaluated by the accumulated value of the rotation angle of the effect button 130. Is. Furthermore, you may evaluate the frequency | count of continuous hitting by the total value of the frequency | count of pressing of the production button 130, and the rotation frequency (or rotation angle).

<Automatic rotation>
While the effect button 130 can be pressed and rotated by the player, the button motor 141 can be driven by a predetermined excitation method to automatically rotate as an effectable movable object. At this time, the rotational driving force of the button motor 141 is transmitted in the order of the driving gear 142, the driven gear 143, and the electromagnetic clutch 150, and is finally applied to the effect button 130 on the condition that the electromagnetic clutch 150 is in the clutch-on state. The effect button 130 is rotated and transmitted. The rotation operation of the effect button 130 is executed according to the operation content (the number of steps of the button motor 141, the rotation speed, the rotation direction, the operation time, etc.) determined in a predetermined operation pattern. Further, the rotation operation of the effect button 130 is set so as to start all from the initial position and finally return to the initial position.

  As described above, according to the effect button unit 100 according to the present embodiment, the operation load of the effect button 130 is made different by connecting / disconnecting the effect button 130 and the button motor 141 by the on / off control of the electromagnetic clutch 150. Can do. That is, in the clutch-off state, the effect button 130 and the button motor 141 are disconnected, so the effect button 130 can freely rotate in both forward and reverse directions (X and Y directions), and the player can operate with a relatively light operation load. It can be operated in the direction of rotation that suits your preferences. On the other hand, since the effect button 130 and the button motor 141 are connected in the clutch-on state, the effect button 130 is provided by applying the rotation resistance (holding torque, rotation torque) of the button motor 141 as an operation load related to the button operation. The operating load that the player can experience when rotating is changed each time. Therefore, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by preventing the button operation from becoming monotonous and fully exhibiting the effect of the effect button 130.

  Further, according to the effect button unit 100 according to the present embodiment, not only the player himself rotates the effect button 130 but also the effect button 130 is automatically operated by the button motor 141 without depending on the player's rotation operation. Therefore, it is possible to increase the utility value of the effect button 130 and to further enhance the effect by giving a strong impact to the player by these synergistic effects.

  Further, according to the production button unit 100 according to the present embodiment, two different button operations of the pressing operation and the rotation operation can be performed, so that the button operation is not monotonous for the player, and the player participation type The production effect is enhanced.

[Function configuration]
Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine PM (mainly the main control board 1000 / sub control board 2000) according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

<Main control board>
The main control board 1000 includes a CPU serving as a control center, a ROM that preliminarily stores a program that prescribes arithmetic processing of the CPU, data handled by the CPU (for example, various data generated during games and computer programs read from the ROM) Etc.) as a work area for temporarily storing, etc., and each drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM, thereby performing main control relating to the game in the pachinko gaming machine PM. It is configured as follows.

  The main control board 1000 includes a first special symbol starting port 61, a second special symbol starting port 62, a universal drawing starting port 63, a grand prize winning port 64, a first special symbol display device 71, a second special symbol display device 72, It is electrically connected to each of the normal symbol display device 75, the first special figure reservation lamp 73, the second special figure reservation lamp 74, the universal figure reservation lamp 76, etc., and enables transmission / reception of various control signals.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 1000 transmits various game information (for example, symbol information, hold information, various commands, etc.) to the game control means 1100 that controls the main game-related controls and the sub-control board 2000 side. The information transmission means 1200 and a prize ball payout determination means 1300 that performs payout control of predetermined prize balls based on the entry of game balls into various winning holes in cooperation with the payout control board 3000.

  The game control means 1100 includes a ball entry judgment means 1110, a lottery random value acquisition means 1120, a hold control means 1130, a winning / no-go lottery means 1135, a symbol variation start condition satisfaction judgment means 1138, a symbol content determination means 1140, a display control means 1150, An electric chew opening / closing control means 1160, a special game control means 1170, a small hit game control means 1175, a specific game control means 1180, and a game related information temporary storage means 1190 are provided. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 determines the entrance of a game ball into various winning openings. When the first start winning information is acquired, the winning determination means 1110 determines that the game ball has won the first special figure starting port 61, and when the second starting winning information is acquired, the game ball has the second special figure starting port 62. Judge that he won a prize. In addition, the winning determination means 1110 determines that the game ball has won the universal drawing start port 63 when the universal drawing winning information is acquired. Furthermore, the winning determination means 1110 determines that the game ball has won the winning prize opening 64 when the winning prize information is acquired.

  Next, the lottery random number acquisition means 1120 receives a random number value related to the first special figure lottery (referred to as a “first lottery random value”) triggered by the game ball entering the first special figure start port 61. 1st special figure which determines whether it acquires, and acquires the said random number value (1st determination lottery random value, 1st special symbol lottery random value, 1st fluctuation pattern lottery random value) according to this determination result Whether to acquire a random value (referred to as “second lottery random value”) related to the second special drawing lottery triggered by the lottery random value acquisition means 1121 and the game ball entering the second special drawing start port 62 Second lottery random value acquisition means for determining whether or not and acquiring the random number value (second winning / non-selection lottery random value, second special symbol lottery random value, second variation pattern lottery random value) according to the determination result 1122 and the normal symbol lottery triggered by the passing of the game ball to the ordinary diagram starting port 63 Whether or not a random number value (referred to as “general drawing lottery random value”) can be acquired is determined, and based on the determination result, the random number value (general symbol lottery random number value, normal symbol lottery random value, common symbol variation pattern lottery) A random lottery value acquisition unit 1123 for acquiring a random number).

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the first lottery random value acquired in a situation where the first special symbol variation permission is not granted, and based on the determination result, the random number value is subjected to symbol variation. The first special figure holding means 1131 for holding until permission is granted and whether or not to temporarily store the second lottery random number value acquired in a situation where the second special symbol variation permission is not given, and the determination result Whether or not to temporarily store the second special figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number value until the symbol variation permission is granted, and the normal drawing lottery random value acquired in a situation where the normal symbol variation permission is not granted. And a normal figure holding means 1133 for holding the random number value based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is granted. Here, the first special figure holding means 1131, the second special figure holding means 1132, and the universal figure holding means 1133 can temporarily store up to four random numbers combined with the holding order.

  Next, the first lottery lottery means 1135 for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game based on the first lottery random value as a result of the winner lottery 1135. A means 1135a, a second special figure determination lottery means 1135b for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the base game based on the second lottery random value, and a normal lottery random value Based on a lottery means 1135c for determining whether or not to open the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62. The first special figure success / failure lottery means 1135a and the second special figure success / failure lottery means 1135b hold a plurality of special figure success / failure lottery tables to be referred to in the success / failure lottery (first special figure success / failure lottery table, second special figure success / failure lottery table). . In the special figure winning / losing lottery table, the winning / losing lottery value and the determination result of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss are associated with each other, and the probability of success / failure is determined according to the corresponding range setting of the big hit. The 1st special figure winning lottery means 1135a and the 2nd special figure winning lottery means 1135b refer to the special figure winning lottery table based on the normal probability at the normal time, and the special figure winning lottery table whose winning probability is higher than the normal probability when the probability changes. Refer to

  Next, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 determines the variation start condition for the first special symbol and the second special symbol (not being in a special game, not being varied in the first special symbol or the second special symbol, etc.) Judgment processing of whether or not is satisfied. Further, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 reserves the start of the other variation display while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 preferentially executes variation display of the second special symbol over the first special symbol. That is, while the second lottery random number value is held in the second special figure holding means 1132, even if the first lottery random value is held in the first special figure holding means 1131, the second special figure holding means 1132 is held. The second lottery random number value that is held in is preferentially digested. Thereby, as long as the state that the second lottery random number value is held by the second special figure holding means 1132 is maintained, the second special drawing lottery can be continuously executed.

  Next, the symbol content determining means 1140 includes a first special symbol content determining means 1141 for determining a stop symbol and a variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the acquired first lottery random value, and the acquired second lottery. Based on the random number value, the second special symbol content determining means 1142 for determining the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol, and the normal symbol for determining the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the normal symbol based on the acquired general drawing lottery random value. Figure content determination means 1143.

  The first special symbol content determination means 1141 includes a first special symbol lottery table and a first special symbol variation pattern lottery table which are referred to when determining a stop symbol and a variation pattern related to the first special symbol. Similarly, the second special symbol content determination means 1142 has a second special symbol lottery table and a second special symbol variation pattern lottery table which are referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation pattern related to the second special symbol. Here, the stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation. There are a plurality of jackpot symbols. Based on the types of symbols, the profit state at the time of the special game and the game state after the special game are determined. In addition, the plurality of types of variation patterns are defined on the assumption that the variation patterns have long and short variation times, and that the variation of symbols by the decorative symbols composed of a plurality of symbols is also executed at the variation times. Each variation pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is stopped when the variation time elapses.

  Next, the display control means 1150 fluctuates the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 71 for a predetermined time (the variation time related to the variation pattern determined by the first special symbol content determination unit 1141). The first special figure control means 1151 for performing control to stop and display later, and the second special symbol display device 72 for the predetermined time (the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined by the second special figure content determination means 1142). On the second special symbol control means 1152 that performs control to stop display after displaying the two special symbols, and the normal symbol display device 75, a predetermined time (variation time related to the variation pattern determined by the general symbol content determination means 1143) ), And a normal symbol control means 1153 for controlling to stop and display the normal symbol after the variable symbol is variably displayed.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 determines whether or not a condition for performing control to open and close the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62 is satisfied.

  Next, the special game control means 1170, when the lottery result relating to the first and second special figure lottery results in the transition to the special game, the special game control means 1170 is special when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit state. It is determined that the game operation condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the special winning opening 64. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 64 is continuously continued a plurality of times, and is constituted by a plurality of unit games (rounds) with one opening / closing as a unit. The special game control means 1170 ends the special game when the set round number (for example, 15 rounds or 2 rounds) of the unit game is consumed. Here, the special game control means 1170 has a round execution timer for managing the round time. Further, the special game control means 1170 has a special game content reference table that is referred to when the content of the special game to be set in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191 is specified.

  If the lottery result relating to the first and second special drawing lottery results in the transition to the small hit game, the small hit game control means 1175 will receive a small hit when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. It is determined that the game operating condition is established, and the big winning opening 64 is opened to execute the small hit game.

  The specific game control means 1180 has a probability variation state in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game, a short state in which a special symbol variation time is relatively shorter than that in a normal game, Control a normal game in an electric chew support state that facilitates entry into the game. The specific game control means 1180 shifts the game state to the short-time state and the electric chew support state after the end of the special game. On the other hand, the transition to the probability variation state after the end of the special game is limited to the case where the special symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 1140 is a jackpot symbol accompanied by the transition to probability variation. The short-time state and the easy-to-open state are continued until the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of end conditions, for example, 100, counting from the end of the special game. However, when shifting to the probability changing state at the same time, as long as the probability changing state continues, the time reduction state and the electric chew support state are continued. That is, it continues until the next big hit. As described above, the end of the time reduction state and the electric chew support state is determined according to the gaming state. In the short-time state, a variation pattern with a particularly short variation time tends to appear. On the other hand, the probability variation state is continued until a special game with the next jackpot is executed. During the probability change state, the probability that the success / failure lottery result by the success / failure lottery means 1135 becomes a big hit is maintained at a high value.

  Next, the game related information temporary storage means 1190 is a special chart for temporarily storing information related to special figure games (main game) such as control related to special symbols and control related to special games and small hit games. Game related information temporary storage means 1191 and general game related information for temporarily storing information related to the general game, such as control related to normal symbols and information related to the electric accessory 622 of the second starting port 62 Temporary storage means 1192.

<Sub control board>
The sub-control board 2000 includes a CPU as a control center, a ROM that stores in advance a program that defines the arithmetic processing of the CPU, a RAM as a work area that temporarily stores data handled by the CPU, and the like. By controlling each drive circuit and the like according to the control program stored in the control program, the control related to the overall effects in the pachinko gaming machine PM is performed.

  The sub control board 2000 is electrically connected to each of the effect lamp 10, the speaker 11, the effect display device 70, the lift device 80, the effect button unit 100, and the like, and enables transmission and reception of various control signals.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 2000 controls information related to the overall effect based on the information receiving means 2100 for receiving commands and various information from the main control board 1000 side, and the commands from the main control board 1000 side. Production control means 2200 and production related information temporary storage means 2300 for temporarily storing production general information (including flags) related to processing executed on the sub-control board 2000 side.

  The information receiving means 2100 has main-side information temporary storage means 2110 for temporarily storing symbol information related to the special figure game from the main control board 1000 side. The information temporarily stored here is appropriately referred to as necessary by each means described later in each process described below.

  The effect control means 2200 mainly controls the display processing of the hold information, such as the effect display control means 2210 mainly responsible for the control related to the effect display on the effect display device 70, and the process of determining and displaying the hold information of the decorative symbols and the hold prefetching. The design hold information display control means 2220 for controlling the button and the button control means 2230 for controlling the effect button unit 100 are provided.

  The effect display control means 2210 is based on the effect pattern storage means 2211 for storing data related to the effect display including data related to the decorative symbols and the variation effect patterns of the decorative symbols, and the symbol information from the main control board 1000 side. It includes an effect content determination unit 2212 for determining a stop symbol of a decorative symbol, a variation effect pattern, and the like, and an image display control unit 2213 for executing control related to image display on the effect display device 70. Further, the effect display control means 2210 determines the contents of the jackpot effect including the start demonstration and the end demo to be displayed during the special game prior to the execution of the special game. Further, the effect display control means 2200 determines the contents of the small hit effect including the start demonstration and the end demo to be displayed during the small hit game prior to the execution of the small hit game.

  The effect pattern storage unit 2211 holds a plurality of effect patterns in which effect image contents to be displayed on the effect display device 70 in the variation of the decorative design and the display process thereof are determined. In the production pattern, multiple variation production patterns with the variation process from the start to stop and the production process in the variation display of the decoration symbol are displayed separately from the variation display of the decoration symbol, and the reliability of the jackpot A plurality of notice effect patterns that suggest the height in advance before stopping the variable display are included.

  The effect content determination means 2212 determines the effect contents to be displayed on the effect display device 70 by the effect image display control means 2213 based on the special symbol information (stop symbol information and variation pattern information) received from the main control board 1000 side. The effect content determination means 2212 shows the combination of the stop symbols of the decorative symbols, their arrangement and the change effect pattern, the result of the lottery by the success / failure lottery means 1135, and the stop symbol and change pattern of the special symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 1140. To be decided. The effect pattern storage unit 2211 reads the variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the symbol content determination unit 1140 from the effect pattern storage unit 2211, and the information on the variation effect pattern is transmitted to the effect image display control unit 2213. send. Further, the effect content determination unit 2212 transmits information indicating the determined combination of stop symbols to the image display control unit 2213. The effect content determination means 2212 has a lottery table for reference when determining a stop symbol of a decorative symbol and a variable effect pattern.

  The decorative design variation effect pattern defines a variation display mode of the decorative symbol, that is, a series of effect display processes from the start of variation of the decorative symbol to the end of variation. The variation effect pattern includes a pattern for displaying a normal lost symbol and a pattern for displaying a lost symbol or a big hit symbol through a reach state that is a big hit if one more symbols are aligned. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. For example, normal reach is a low-expectation reach effect that has a relatively short variation time and is a big hit, and after one of the three symbol sequences temporarily stops, the remaining one symbol sequence varies ( Super-reach is a reach production that has a longer variation time than normal reach and a higher win expectation than normal reach. Two of the three symbol sequences are temporarily stopped. After that, the mode in which the remaining one symbol sequence fluctuates frame-by-frame (a mode in which the variation time is relatively long) is pointed out. Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped after the variation time has elapsed. The effect content determination means 2212 selects a change effect pattern of effect images having the same change time according to the change pattern of the special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, a pseudo continuous variation effect pattern is included as the variation effect pattern. The quasi-continuous variation pattern is temporarily set to a semi-stop state in which the symbol is displayed as if it has been stopped during a single variation display of the decorative symbol for representing the result of the success / failure lottery by the success / failure lottery means 1135. It is a fluctuating effect pattern that makes it appear as if the symbol is fluctuated and displayed a plurality of times in a pseudo manner. The pseudo continuous variation effect (abbreviated as “pseudo ream”) is composed of a plurality of individual pseudo variation displays, and the reliability of the big hit in the variation is determined by the number of individual pseudo variation displays (in this example, a maximum of four times). Degree can be shown.

  The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the result of winning / not-winning lottery means 1135 indicates a transition to 15R special game, a specific combination such as “777” or “111” is used. Thus, a combination of three symbols is selected. A specific combination, for example, a predetermined combination such as “357”, is also selected when the result of the lottery result indicates a shift to 2R special game or a small hit. That is, the specific combination of 2R big hit or small hit does not necessarily have to be a combination of three symbols. If the winning / losing lottery result is neither big hit nor small hit, it is a combination that does not have three symbols such as “213” and “546”, and it is a specific combination that is selected at the time of 2R big hit or small hit A combination that does not apply is selected. If the winning / raising lottery result is not 15R big hit, and a variation production pattern indicating a loss with reach is selected, a combination that does not have only one symbol such as “181” or “767” is selected. .

  The notice effect pattern is an effect pattern for temporarily displaying an image, animation, video, or the like of a specific character or motif, or an effect pattern for outputting a specific sound. The effect by the notice effect pattern is executed in parallel with the symbol variation, and suggests in advance that the symbol variation is highly reliable to stop in the big hit mode.

  The effect content determination means 2212 determines whether or not to display the notice effect on the effect display device 70 according to the result of the lottery determination by a predetermined notice lottery, sets a prior effect, and sets a notice effect pattern to be displayed. decide. The effect content determination means 2212 holds a notice determination table that should be referred to in order to determine whether or not to display the notice effect, and a notice type table that should be referred to when selecting the type of the notice effect pattern. The notice determination table is set so that different columns are referred to depending on the result of the lottery, and if the result of the lottery is a win, it is determined that the notice effect will be displayed with a higher probability than the case of losing. Correspondence between whether to display the lottery result and the notice effect is determined. Thereby, it is possible to suggest high reliability to the big hit by displaying the notice effect itself.

  In the present embodiment, a player intervention-type notice effect is set, and an input screen (for example, an image showing the effect button 130) for requesting an operation input of the effect button 130 by the player when the notice effect is executed is displayed. Is done. When the player presses or rotates the effect button 130 within the operation effective period in response to the input request, a notice effect according to the result of the lottery determination is executed. Note that, as in the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of operation methods (for example, pressing operation, rotation operation, continuous hitting, and the like) are prepared for the effect button 130, the type of the notice effect and the result of lottery determination ( Depending on the expected level of transition to a special game, an image that indicates or suggests what operation the player should perform may be displayed. For example, if the expectation is a relatively low notice effect, or if the expected change to the special game due to the change is relatively low, the text “Press the button!” Also, an image simulating the operation of pressing a button may be displayed on the effect display device 70. On the other hand, when the expectation level is a relatively high notice effect, or when the expected level of transition to a special game is relatively high due to the change, the character display of “Turn the button!” In addition, an image simulating the operation of turning the button may be displayed on the effect display device 70. Further, when the effect button 130 is rotated, an image suggesting the rotation operation direction (X, Y direction) may be displayed.

  The image display control means 2213 variably displays the effect image including the decorative pattern on the effect display device 70 according to the change effect pattern selected by the effect content determination means 2212. The image display control means 2213 starts a new symbol variation when receiving a decoration symbol variation start command from the main control board 1000, and stops the symbol variation when receiving a variation stop command, and determines the stop symbol. Display.

  The image display control means 2213, when the effect content determination means 2212 decides to display the notice effect, the effect display device 70 in such a manner that the notice effect according to the selected notice effect pattern is superimposed on the effect of symbol variation. To display. The image display control means 2213 further controls effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the effect lamp 10, sound output from the speaker 11, and effect operation by the movable accessory 24.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 has a hold information temporary storage means 2221 for temporarily storing various information related to the hold.

  The button control means 2230 executes control related to the effect button 130 along the display content on the effect display device 70 in accordance with the instruction received from the effect display control means 2210. In the present embodiment, the button control means 2230 controls on / off of the electromagnetic clutch 150 in the effect button unit 100 based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger (for example, when a notice effect or pseudo continuous variation is executed). At the same time, the driving of the button motor 141 is controlled.

[Processing of pachinko machines]
Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

<Processing on the main control board>
First, the flow of processing on the main control board 1000 side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 18 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing executed on the main control board 1000 side. First, in step S1100, the main control board 1000 executes a winning process. Next, in step S1400, the main control board 1000 executes a normal game control process (normal symbol). Next, in step S1600, the main control board 1000 executes a normal game control process (special symbol). Next, in step S1800, the main control board 1000 executes a special game control process. Next, in step S1900, the main control board 1000 executes a small hit game control process. In step S1950, the main control board 1000 transmits a prize ball payout command to the payout control board 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. Return to S1050. Note that the special game of S1800 and the small hit game of S1900 are not executed simultaneously, and when one is executed, the other is avoided.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the winning process according to the subroutine of step S1100 in FIG. First, in step S 1102, the ball entering determination unit 1110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered (passed) the universal winning prize opening 63. In the case of Yes in step S1102, in step S1104, the general drawing lottery random value acquisition unit 1123 refers to the general drawing holding unit 1133 and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is within the upper limit number (4). In the case of Yes in step S1104, the normal lottery random value acquisition unit 1123 acquires the normal lottery random number value in step S1106. Subsequently, in step S 1108, the general figure holding means 1133 adds 1 to the number of reserved balls in the form of setting the random number value in the general figure holding means 1133 together with the order information indicating what number is held. Subsequently, in step S1110, the pitch determination means 1110 receives a start prize from the first start prize detector 611 (second start prize detector 621) of the first special figure start port 61 (second special figure start port 62). It is determined whether or not information has been received. In the case of Yes in step S1110, in step S1112, the lottery random value acquisition unit 1120 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is within the upper limit number (4). In the case of Yes in step S1112, in step S1114 and step S1116, the lottery random value acquisition means 1120 acquires a special drawing lottery random value (whether or not lottery random number value, special symbol lottery random value, variation pattern lottery random value, etc.) The special control lottery value 1130 or the second special figure hold together with the order information indicating how many pieces of the hold control means 1130 hold for the first special symbol (second special symbol). The number of reserved balls is incremented by 1 in the form set in the means 1132. Next, in step S1118, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the hold control unit 1130, and information on the number of hold for which the special figure lottery random value is stored for the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition to obtaining the stored information (whether or not lottery random value, special symbol lottery random value, variation pattern lottery random value, etc.), the information is transmitted to the sub-control board 2000 side for the next processing (step S1400). Transition. In addition, also when it is No at step S1102, S1104, S1110, and step S1112, it transfers to the following process (step S1400).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a normal game control process (a process related to special symbols) according to the subroutine of step S1600 in FIG. Since this process is common to the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side, the first special symbol side will be mainly described, except for special cases, and the second special symbol side will be written in parentheses. Describe. First, in step S1601, the first special figure holding unit 1131 (second special figure holding unit 1132) determines whether or not there is a holding ball. In the case of Yes in step S1601, in step S1602, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 determines whether or not a special symbol variation start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game or the special symbol is not changing. In the case of Yes in step S1602, in step S1604, the success / failure lottery means 1135 is temporarily stored in the first special figure reservation means 1131 (second special figure reservation means 1132), and the first lottery related to the current symbol variation. A numerical value (second lottery random number value) is read. Next, in step S1605, the game control means 1100 executes a lottery table setting process. In the lottery table setting process, any one of a normal state table, a probability variation state table, and a time reduction state table is set as the lottery table according to the gaming state. Next, in step S1606, the success / failure lottery means 1135 obtains the first special figure success / failure lottery table (second special figure success / failure lottery table) on the basis of the first success / failure lottery random number value (second success / failure lottery random value) and the gaming state. Refer to and execute a special symbol winning / losing lottery. In step S1608, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not the lottery result is a hit. In the case of Yes in step S1608, the success / failure lottery means 1135 turns on the winning flag in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191 in step S1610. On the other hand, if No in step S1608, step S1610 is skipped.

  Then, in step S1612, the first special figure content determination means 1141 (second special figure content determination means 1142) determines each lot in the first special figure content determination lottery table (second special figure content determination lottery table). With reference to the lottery table, the first special symbol (second special symbol) based on the first special symbol lottery random value and the first variation pattern lottery random value (second special symbol lottery random value and second variation pattern lottery random value) ) Are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (probability variation gaming state and limited frequency gaming state) (and so on). Next, in step S1614, the information transmission unit 1200 changes the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation pattern information, etc.) related to the first special symbol (second special symbol) determined in step S1612. Along with the start command, it is transmitted to the sub-control board 2000 side. Next, in step S1616, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) sets a predetermined time (the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S1612) to the fluctuation time management timer. To do. In step S1618, the first special symbol control means 1151 (second special symbol control means 1152) temporarily stores special figure game related information on the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72). In accordance with the variation pattern stored in the means 1191, the variation display of the special symbol is started.

  Next, in step S1622, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time (the end of the fluctuation time) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step S1622, in step S1624, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a change stop command to the sub control board 2000 side. Next, in step S1626, the first special symbol control means 1151 (second special symbol control means 1152) displays the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72). Stop and display control the stop symbol stored in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191 as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step S1700, the main control board 1000 executes special game transition determination processing, and proceeds to the next processing (step S1800 or S1900).

  In the case of No in step S1601 and step S1602, in step S1638, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) determines whether or not the special symbol is changing. If Yes in step S1638, the process proceeds to step S1622, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (step S1800 or S1900). If NO in step S1622, steps S1624, S1626, S1630, and S1700 are skipped, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S1800 or S1900).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special game transition determination process according to the subroutine of step S1700 in FIG. First, in step S1702, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1702, in step S1704, the game control means 1100 turns off the hit flag. Next, in step S1706, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not the result of the success / failure lottery is a big hit. In the case of yes in step S1706, in step S1708, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the stopped symbol is a symbol accompanied by a short time (electric chew support state). In the case of Yes in step S1708, in step S1710, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the setting of time reduction. Subsequently, in step S1712, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the stop symbol is a symbol accompanied by a probability change. In the case of Yes in step S1712, in step S1714, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability change setting. Subsequently, in step S1718, the special game control unit 1170 sets the content of the special game in the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 by referring to the special game content reference table. In step S1720, the process proceeds to a special game (step S1800). Note that the probability change ON setting and the time-saving ON setting set here are valid after the special game ends.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1706, that is, if it is not a big hit, in step S1722, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the current game state is in a short time. In the case of Yes in step S 1722, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not it is the end of a short time. Here, the end of the short time is the same as the end of the probability change, or the time when the end number of times (for example, 100 times) is reached. In the case of Yes in step S1724, in step S1728, the specific game control unit 1180 turns off the setting of the time reduction. In step S1728, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not the result of the success / failure lottery is a small hit. In the case of Yes in step S1728, the process proceeds to the small hit game (step S1900) in step S1730. In the case of No in step S1728, that is, in the case of losing, step S1730 is skipped.

<< Sub-control board side processing >>
Next, the flow of processing on the sub-control board 2000 side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 22 is a main flowchart showing the flow of processing on the sub-control board 2000 side. First, in step S2100, the sub-control board 2000 executes a decoration symbol display content determination process. Next, in step S2200, the sub-control board 2000 executes a decorative symbol display control process. Next, in step S2300, the sub-control board 2000 executes a special game display control process. Next, in step S2400, the sub-control board 2000 executes the small hit game display control process and repeats the process of returning to step S2100. Note that the special game display in step S2300 and the small hit game display in step S2400 are not executed concurrently, and when one is executed, the other is avoided. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing according to the subroutine of step S2100 in FIG. First, in step S2102, the drawing suspension information display control unit 2220 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110, and whether or not a variation start command (and new symbol information) has been received from the main control board 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step S2102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 subtracts 1 from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2221 in step S2104. Next, in step S2106, the effect content determination means 2212 refers to the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table and the drawing variation content determination lottery table based on the symbol information received in step S2102, and stops the decorative symbol stop symbol. And change production pattern. Next, in step S2107, the effect content determination means 2212 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the result of the lottery determination and the fluctuating effect pattern of the decorative design, and sets the notice effect pattern. In step S2108, the effect display control means 2210 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2300 and turns on the symbol content determination flag. In step S2110, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 performs the same number of hold display as the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2221, and proceeds to the next process (step S2200). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S2102, in step S2112 the drawing hold information display control means 2220 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110 and determines whether or not hold information has been received from the main control board 1000 side. To do. In the case of Yes in step S2112, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 adds 1 to the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2221 in step S2114, and proceeds to step S2110. In addition, also when it is No at step S2112, it transfers to step S2110.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step S2200 in FIG. First, in step S2202, the effect display control means 2210 determines whether or not the decorative symbol variation display is in progress. In the case of Yes in step S2202, in step S2204, the effect display control means 2210 refers to the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2300 and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S2204, in step S2206, the effect display control means 2210 turns off the symbol content determination flag. Next, in step S2208, effect display control means 2210 starts the decorative symbol variation display process on effect display device 70 in accordance with the variation effect pattern. Next, in step S2210, effect display control means 2210 determines whether or not a notice effect is set. In the case of Yes in step S2210, in step S2220, the effect display control means 2210 cooperates with the button control means 2230 to execute the notice effect process according to the selected notice effect pattern.

In step S2212, the effect display control unit 2210 determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S2212, in step S2214, the effect display control means 2210 stops the decoration symbol on the effect display device 70 according to the determination content temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2300. The symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S2300).
If NO in step S2202, the process proceeds to step S2220. If NO in step S2210, the process proceeds to step S2212. If NO in step S2204 and NO in step S2212, the process proceeds to the next process (step S2300). Transition.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of first notice effect processing (button effect processing) according to the subroutine of step S2220 in FIG. First, in step S 2221, the button control unit 2230 determines whether or not it is an operation start timing for enabling the operation of the effect button 130. In the case of Yes in step S2221, in step S2222, the button control unit 2230 enables the operation of the effect button 130 (enables the input of the operation signal of the effect button 130).

  Subsequently, in step S2223, the button controller 2230, based on a preset drive pattern selection table (see FIG. 26), links the drive pattern of the button motor 141 in a form linked to the effect variation pattern, the notice effect pattern, and the like. Set. Here, as shown in FIG. 26, in the drive pattern selection table, a motor excitation method is defined for each of the drive patterns A to E. In FIG. 26, in order to facilitate understanding of the description, the contents of the notice effect image and the jackpot reliability are also appended to each of the drive patterns A to E. The drive pattern A is a pattern in which all of the drive time of the button motor 141 in the fluctuation is driven by “1-1 phase excitation”, and an image showing “empty can” is displayed as a notice effect. The drive pattern B is a pattern in which half of the drive time of the button motor 141 in the fluctuation is driven by “1-1 phase excitation” and the other half is driven by “1-2 phase excitation”. Displays an image of "small fish" being picked up. The drive pattern C is a pattern in which all the drive time of the button motor 141 in the fluctuation is driven by “1-2 phase excitation”, and an image showing “medium fish” is displayed as a notice effect. The drive pattern D is a pattern in which half of the drive time of the button motor 141 in the fluctuation is driven by “1-2 phase excitation” and the other half is driven by “2-2 phase excitation”. Displays an image of “large fish” being picked up. The drive pattern E is a pattern in which all of the drive time of the button motor 141 in the variation is driven by “2-2 phase excitation”, and an image showing “oversized fish” is displayed as a notice effect.

  At this time, the rotational torque generated in the button motor 141 increases in the order of 1-1 phase excitation <1-2 phase excitation <2-2 phase excitation, while the button motor 141 rotates in the clutch-on state. Under an operating condition, the operation load (rotation load) that the player feels during the rotation operation increases in the same order. On the other hand, as the big hit reliability, the drive pattern A has the lowest reliability and the drive pattern E has the highest reliability, such as drive pattern A <drive pattern B <drive pattern C <drive pattern D <drive pattern E. high. In other words, as the driving pattern with higher reliability is selected, an image in which a large fish is picked up as a notice effect is displayed, and the rotational torque of the button motor 141 is also increased and the operation load of the effect button 141 is increased. . Therefore, the player can feel the operation load according to the size of the fish caught by rotating the effect button 130 as if the effect button 130 was regarded as a fishing rod reel.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 25, in step S2224, the effect display control means 2210 displays on the effect display device 70 an image that prompts the user to rotate the effect button 130 in the Y direction (the effect button 130 is activated). In addition to the image to be notified, the display of the notice effect image (the image fishing in the sea in the form of being superimposed on the image prompting the rotation operation of the effect button 130) is started in accordance with the selected notice effect pattern. Subsequently, in step S2225, the button control unit 2230 determines whether or not the effect button 130 has been rotated in the Y direction based on the detection signals from the rotation detection sensors S3 and S4. In the case of Yes in step S2225, in step S2226, the button control unit 2230 determines whether or not the electromagnetic clutch 150 is in the clutch-on state. In the case of No in step S2226, in step S2227, the button control unit 2230 applies a predetermined voltage to the electromagnetic clutch 150 to set the clutch on state. Subsequently, in step S2228, the button control unit 2230 starts driving the button motor 141 according to the set driving pattern. Note that the rotational drive direction of the button motor 141 is set to a direction that resists a player's rotational operation in the Y direction (that is, a direction in which the rotational button 130 is rotationally driven in the X direction). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S2225 or step S2226, steps S2227 and S2228 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S2229.

  In step S2229, the button control unit 2230 determines whether it is the operation end timing for invalidating the operation of the effect button 130. In the case of Yes in step S2229, the button control unit 2230 invalidates the operation of the effect button 130 in step S2230. Subsequently, in steps S2231 and S2232, the button control unit 2230 stops the rotational drive of the button motor 141 and sets the electromagnetic clutch 150 to the clutch-off state, whereby the effect button 130 is returned to the idling state. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S2221, in step S2233, the button control unit 2230 determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 130 is enabled. If Yes in step S2233, that is, if the operation of the effect button 130 has already been validated, the process proceeds to step S2225. If NO in step S2229, steps S2231, S2232, and S2233 are skipped, and the process proceeds to the next process (S2212).

  Accordingly, in the notice effect process (button effect process) in this example, the effect button 130 is regarded as a reel of a fishing rod, and an operation load corresponding to the size of the fish that has been picked up can be experienced by rotating the effect button 130, and the operation load can be experienced. Since the jackpot reliability is set so as to increase as it becomes heavier, it is possible to give a realistic operational feeling and further enhance the player's expectation. The above-described drive pattern selection table is an example. For example, a pattern for causing the effect button 130 to idle in a clutch-off state is provided as a drive pattern, or for the rotation operation of the effect button 130 in a clutch-on and motor non-excitation state. A drive pattern for applying a detent torque of the button motor 141 may be added.

  Next, as a modification of the first notice effect process (button effect process) described above, a second notice effect process (button effect process) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the second notice effect process (button effect process) S2240. First, in step S2241, the effect display control means 2210 determines whether or not it is during the decorative symbol variation start process. In the case of Yes in step S2241, in step S2242, the effect display control unit 2210 determines whether or not the selected variation effect pattern is a variation effect pattern of two or more pseudo-continuations. In the case of Yes in step S2242, in step S2243, the button control unit 2230 increases the operation load of the effect button 130 on the basis of the preset operation load change count selection table (see FIG. 28) at the number of times of the pseudo ream. Decide what to do. As shown in FIG. 28, in the operation load change frequency selection table, the lottery random value setting range differs depending on whether the result of the lottery is successful or lost, and the number of times of the pseudo-ream set (the columns to be referenced differ) The number of executions for increasing the operation load of the effect button 130 is determined in association with the lottery random value. For example, in the case where the winning lottery result is a win and the set number of pseudo-reams is 4, if the lottery random value is in the range of 51 to 250, the operational feeling of the effect button 130 is given at the fourth time of the pseudo-reams. Heavy control is executed.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 27, in step S2244, the button control unit 2230 drives the button motor 141 in a form linked to the effect variation pattern based on a preset drive pattern selection table (see FIG. 26). Set the pattern. Subsequently, in step S2245, it is determined whether or not it is an operation start timing for enabling the operation of the effect button 130. In the case of Yes in step S2245, in step S2246, the button control unit 2230 enables the operation of the effect button 130 (enables the input of the operation signal of the effect button 130). Subsequently, in step S <b> 2247, the effect display control unit 2210 displays an image that informs that the effect button 130 has been activated on the effect display device 70, and an image that prompts the user to rotate the effect button 130 in the X direction. Display.

  Subsequently, in step S2248, the button control means 2230 determines whether or not the effect button 130 has been rotated in the X direction based on detection signals from the rotation detection sensors S3 and S4. In the case of Yes in step S2248, in step S2249, the button control unit 2230 determines whether or not the execution time of the pseudo-continuous determined to increase the operation load of the effect button 130 is changing. In the case of Yes in step S2249, that is, in the case of the determined execution time, in step S2250, the button control unit 2230 determines whether or not the electromagnetic clutch 150 is in the clutch-on state. In the case of No in step S2250, in step S2251, the button control unit 2230 applies a predetermined voltage to the electromagnetic clutch 150 to set the clutch on state. Subsequently, in step S2252, the button control unit 2230 starts driving the button motor 141 according to the set driving pattern. Note that the rotational drive direction of the button motor 141 is set to a direction that resists the player's rotation operation in the X direction (that is, the direction in which the rotary button 130 is rotationally driven in the Y direction). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S2248, S2249, or S2250, steps S2251 and S2252 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step S2253.

  In step S2253, the button control unit 2230 determines whether it is the operation end timing for invalidating the operation of the effect button 130. In the case of Yes in step S2253, in step S2254, the button control unit 2230 invalidates the operation of the effect button 130. Subsequently, in steps S2255 and S2256, the button control unit 2230 stops the rotational drive of the button motor 141 and sets the electromagnetic clutch 150 to the clutch-off state, whereby the effect button 130 is returned to the idle state.

  Accordingly, in the second notice effect process (button effect process), when the result of the lottery is a win, the control is executed to relatively increase the operation load on the effect button 130 as the number of pseudo-reams becomes later. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is lost, the rate at which the control for relatively increasing the operation load of the effect button 130 is reduced as the number of pseudo-reams is later. Therefore, the greater the number of pseudo reams when the operation load on the effect button 130 becomes, the higher the reliability of the big hit, so that it is possible to further increase the player's expectation in the pseudo continuous variation display. Become.

  Note that the operation load of the effect button 130 may be changed in multiple stages. Specifically, the operation load of the effect button 130 is gradually increased as the quasi-continuation continues (for example, the driving pattern A in the first quasi-continuation, the driving pattern B in the second continuation, and the driving pattern B in the third continuation). The pattern C →...) Or the possibility of increase may be increased to further increase the player's expectation.

  Next, as a modification of the first notice effect process (button effect process) described above, a third notice effect process (button effect process) will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the third notice effect process (button effect process) S2260. First, in step S 2261, the button control unit 2230 determines whether it is the operation start timing for enabling the operation of the effect button 130. In the case of Yes in step S2261, in step S2262, the button control unit 2230 enables the operation of the effect button 130 (enables the input of the operation signal of the effect button 130).

  Subsequently, in step S2263, the button control unit 2230 sets an indicator rear image to be displayed based on a preset rear image selection table (see FIG. 30A). Here, as shown in FIG. 30A, the indicator rear image is a rectangular image, and is formed from an image in which symbols such as stars and lightning are arranged at appropriate positions in the image. And as this example shows, according to the display content of an indicator back image, it is the production content which suggests jackpot reliability.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 29, in step S <b> 2264, the effect display control means 2210 displays on the effect display device 70 an image that prompts the user to rotate the effect button 130 in the Y direction (the effect button 130 is activated). In addition to the notification image, the display of the notice effect image (the indicator image in the form of being superimposed on the image prompting the rotation operation of the effect button 130) is started in accordance with the selected notice effect pattern. Here, FIG. 30 (b) shows an example of the indicator image. At the start of displaying the indicator image, the indicator front image is displayed on the front side of the indicator rear image, and the indicator front image is used as the indicator. The entire rear image is occluded (that is, the indicator rear image is not visible). Subsequently, in step S2265, the button control unit 2230 determines whether or not the effect button 130 has been rotated in the Y direction based on the detection signals from the rotation detection sensors S3 and S4. In the case of Yes in step S2265, in step S2266, the button control unit 2230 detects the rotation speed of the effect button 130 based on the detection signals from the rotation detection sensors S3 and S4.

  Subsequently, in step S <b> 2267, the effect display control unit 2210 decreases the display area of the indicator front image at a decrease speed corresponding to the rotation speed of the effect button 130. That is, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the effect button 130 rotates at a low speed, the reduction speed of the display area in the indicator front image is set to a low speed, and when the effect button 130 rotates at a medium speed, the indicator When the reduction speed of the display area in the front image is a medium speed, and the effect button 130 is rotating at high speed, the reduction speed of the display area in the indicator front image is a high speed. Therefore, the display area of the indicator back image increases as the rotation speed of the effect button 130 increases, and the player can visually recognize the indicator back image. When the effect button 130 is not rotated, the indicator front image display area may be reduced at an extremely low speed, or the indicator front image display area may not be reduced.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step S2265, step S2266 and step S2267 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step S2268. In step S2268, the button control unit 2230 determines whether it is the operation end timing for invalidating the operation of the effect button 130. In the case of Yes in step S2268, in step S2269, the button control unit 2230 invalidates the operation of the effect button 130 and proceeds to the next process (step S2212). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S2261, in step S2270, the button control unit 2230 determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 130 is enabled. If Yes in step S2270, that is, if the operation of the effect button 130 has already been validated, the process proceeds to step S2265. If NO in step S2268, step S2269 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process (S2212).

  Therefore, in the third notice effect process (button effect process), the display area of the indicator rear image increases corresponding to the operation speed (rotation speed) of the effect button 130, and the player can visually recognize this. Further, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to operate the effect button 130 and to encourage active participation in the game.

  As described above, in the first to third button effect processes, the effect button 130 is obtained by linking the rotation operation of the effect button 130 by the player with the symbol variation mode and the notice effect content on the effect display device 70. This makes it possible to enhance the player participation type performance function.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, If it is a range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention, it can improve suitably.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the button control process is applied to the notice effect has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may perform in cooperation with. For example, an image of “door” is displayed on the effect display device 70 as a probable promotion effect during a special game (big hit game), and the rotation operation of the effect button 130 is regarded as an operation of opening the “door”. If it is possible, the button effect process of “successful change promotion succeeds” may be executed. Specifically, the player's operation characteristics when rotating the effect button 130 are detected in a predetermined effect or the like before executing the probability variation promotion effect, and the player moves the effect button 130 in any direction. It is determined whether there is a tendency to rotate in the (X direction, Y direction). Then, if the player has a tendency to rotate the effect button 130 in the X direction (the gaming machine side), the effect of opening the door is executed by pressing the door in the probability variation promotion effect. On the other hand, if the player has a tendency to rotate the effect button 130 in the Y direction (player side), an effect of opening the door is performed by pulling the door in the probability variation promotion effect. In this way, by executing control that reflects the player's operation characteristics in the effect, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to operate the effect button 130 and to encourage active participation in the game. It should be noted that the content of the effect may be changed in accordance with the player's operation characteristics during the execution of the certain probability promotion effect without detecting the player's operation characteristics in advance. In addition to this, when multiple types of jackpots are set (16R, 12R, 8R, 4R, etc.) that are different in the number of unit games executed in the special game, whether the unit game ends or continues (currently being executed) It is also possible to produce an effect that tells whether the unit game ends or whether a further unit game is executed after the unit game) at a predetermined timing of the special game. In the roaring effect, it is preferable to link the operation load of the effect button 130 and the unit game continuation expectation degree (that is, the greater the operation load, the higher the continuation expectation degree).

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation load of the effect button 130 is changed by performing control to switch the excitation method of the button motor 141, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The operation load of the effect button 130 may be changed by performing control to change the degree of engagement of the clutch means continuously or stepwise without driving.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description button unit 100 having only the single effect button 130 has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration having a plurality of effect buttons or an effect button can be used. A configuration having other operation means (an operation lever, an operation switch, an operation dial, etc.) may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the effect button 130 is pressed in the up and down direction is described as an example. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this configuration. For example, the effect button 130 is moved in another direction such as the front and rear direction. It may be configured to perform a pressing operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the effect button 130 is formed in a spherical shape has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be another shape such as a cylindrical shape or a prism shape.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the structure which installed the production | presentation button unit 100 adjacent to the upper ball tray 8 was illustrated and demonstrated, it is not limited to this, The production button unit 100 is lower ball plate 9 It may be installed in other parts such as, and in any case, it may be provided at a position where the player can operate. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the effect button unit 100 is attached to the glass frame 5 via the lift device 80 has been described as an example, but the effect button unit 100 may be directly attached to the glass frame 5.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the production button unit is applied to the pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming machine other than the pachinko gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, Other amusement machines such as arrange ball machines, sparrow ball game machines, enclosed game machines (game machines in which a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed and used in circulation), as well as amusement machines such as medal game machines and game machines The same effect can be obtained.

PM Pachinko machine (game machine)
1 Outer frame (the machine body)
2 Front frame (the machine body)
5 Glass frame (the main body of the gaming machine)
100 production button unit (operation device)
110 Unit case (base member)
120 Button support member (support member)
127 Coil spring (biasing means)
128 Coil spring (biasing means)
130 Production buttons (operation members)
131 Rotating Sphere 136 Electric Decoration Member 140 Drive System 141 Button Motor (Drive Source)
150 Electromagnetic clutch (clutch means)
1000 Main control board 2000 Sub control board 2200 Production control means 2210 Production display control means 2230 Button control means S1 Press operation detection sensor (press operation detection means)
S2 Sphere detection sensor S3, S4 Rotation detection sensor (Rotation detection means)

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising a gaming machine main body and an operating device provided in the gaming machine main body and operated by a player,
The operating device is:
A support member provided in the gaming machine body;
An operation member that is rotatably supported by the support member and is rotated by a player;
Rotation detection means for detecting rotation of the operation member;
A driving source capable of rotating the operation member by applying power to the operation member separately from the rotation operation by the player;
Clutch means for connecting or disconnecting a power transmission path between the operation member and the drive source,
A gaming machine characterized in that an operation load required for a rotation operation of the operation member can be changed by connecting or disconnecting the power transmission path via the clutch means. A base member that reciprocally supports the operation member between the non-operation position and the operation position via the support member;
Urging means for urging the operation member to the non-operation position;
Pressing operation detecting means for detecting that the operating member has moved to the operating position against the biasing force of the biasing means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation member can be pressed by a player.