JP2017104394A - Game machine and device for game - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and device for a game for allowing a player to recognize whether or not an operation is normal.SOLUTION: In a slot machine having a touch panel, when operated with a correct answer operation, the touch panel is vibrated in a vibration mode A, and when the operation is completed with the correct answer operation, the touch panel vibrates in a vibration mode B.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game and a gaming apparatus used in a game hall in which the gaming machine is installed.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines in which a certain number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation. As a gaming device, a data display that can be installed corresponding to each gaming machine in the game hall and can notify gaming information and the like, and a management device that can notify gaming information related to a plurality of gaming machines installed in the gaming hall and so on.

  As an example of the gaming machine and the gaming device installed in the game hall as described above, the touch panel is provided, and the touch panel is vibrated when operated by the player, or the light emitting device according to the type of operation. There is a gaming machine that emits light (Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-217516 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although it is possible to notify that the player is operating, the player cannot recognize whether or not the operation is normally performed. There is a possibility of giving a misunderstanding that the operation is normally performed despite the fact that the operation cannot be said.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a gaming apparatus that allow a player to recognize whether or not the operation is normal. .

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine, etc.)
An operation unit (for example, a touch panel, a production switch, etc.) operated by the player,
Vibration means (for example, a vibration device) that vibrates the operation unit according to the operation of the operation unit,
The vibration means includes
When the operation of the operation unit is started or while the operation is being performed after the operation of the operation unit is started, the operation unit is vibrated in the first vibration mode (for example, vibration mode A). (For example, FIG. 15 (d)),
When a predetermined operation is performed by the operation of the operation unit (for example, when digging is completed according to a touch operation), the operation is performed in a second vibration mode (for example, vibration mode B) different from the first vibration mode. The part is vibrated (for example, FIG. 15E).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the operation unit is normally operated by vibration and that a predetermined operation has been performed.

  The vibration may be anything that acts on the player's tactile sensation, such as those that physically vibrate the operation unit itself to act on the tactile sense, those that generate static electricity in the operation unit and act on the tactile sense, The frictional force may be changed to act on the tactile sensation by a levitation effect or the like by generating an air film between the operation unit and the player's finger by ultrasonic vibration.

  The predetermined operation is an operation on the operation unit until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the predetermined operation is performed, the predetermined condition is satisfied by the operation on the operation unit. As the predetermined condition, for example, a touch operation on a predetermined part of the touch panel is completed, a touch operation is performed along a specific route of the touch panel, a predetermined number of operations on the effect switch, or an operation over a predetermined time Anything such as completion of (long press) may be used.

(2) A gaming device (for example, a table machine, an information display, a portable terminal, a hall management computer, etc.) used in a game hall where a gaming machine is installed,
An operation unit (for example, a touch panel, a switch, etc.) operated by the player;
Vibration means (for example, a vibration device) that vibrates the operation unit according to the operation of the operation unit,
The vibration means includes
When the operation of the operation unit is started or while the operation is being performed after the operation of the operation unit is started, the operation unit is vibrated in the first vibration mode (for example, vibration mode A). ,
When a predetermined operation is performed by operating the operation unit, the operation unit is vibrated in a second vibration mode (for example, vibration mode B) different from the first vibration mode.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the operation unit is normally operated by vibration and that a predetermined operation has been performed.

  The vibration may be anything that acts on the tactile sensation of the player or the game hall manager. For example, the operation part itself physically vibrates and acts on the tactile sensation, or static electricity is generated in the operation part. It is also possible to change the frictional force by a floating action by generating an air film between the operation unit and the player's finger by ultrasonic vibration, and to make it affect the sense of touch.

  The predetermined operation is an operation on the operation unit until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the predetermined operation is performed, the predetermined condition is satisfied by the operation on the operation unit. The predetermined conditions include, for example, completion of a touch operation on a predetermined part of the touch panel, a touch operation along a specific route of the touch panel, a predetermined number of operations on the switch, or an operation over a predetermined time (long It may be anything such as completion of pressing.

(3) In the gaming machine (1) or the gaming device (2),
The operation unit can detect an operation on a predetermined area and specify the operated position (for example, a touch panel).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that the operation unit operable with respect to the predetermined area is operated normally (for example, at an appropriate position), and it is possible to prevent an operation error.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (3) or the gaming device of (2) or (3),
Even when the operation unit is operated, the vibration means regulates vibration when the operation is not normal (for example, FIG. 15C).

  According to such a configuration, the vibration is restricted when it is not normally operated or when it is normally operated but is not normally operated thereafter. For this reason, it is possible to quickly notice an operation error to the player.

(5) In the gaming machine of any one of (1), (3), and (4) or the gaming device of any of (2), (3), or (4),
The first vibration mode and the second vibration mode are different in vibration intensity (for example, amplitude).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the operation unit is normally operated and that a predetermined operation has been performed from the strength of vibration. That is, it can be grasped tactilely.

(6) In the gaming machine of any one of (1), (3) to (5), or the gaming apparatus of any of (2), (3) to (5),
The first vibration mode and the second vibration mode are different in vibration interval (for example, period).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize from the vibration interval that the operation unit is normally operated and that a predetermined operation has been performed. That is, it can be grasped tactilely.

(7) In the gaming machine of any of the above (1), (3) to (6), or the gaming apparatus of any of the above (2), (3) to (6),
A light emitting means (for example, a backlight) that causes the operation unit to emit light in a light emission mode (for example, a lighting mode) according to the operation of the operation unit is provided (for example, in FIG. 16A, in the modification).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to visually recognize that the operation unit is normally operated.

(8) In the gaming machine or gaming device of (7) above,
The light emitting means causes the operation unit to emit light in a light emission mode that differs depending on whether the vibration mode is the first vibration mode or the second vibration mode (for example, FIG. 16A).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to visually recognize that the operation unit is normally operated and that a predetermined operation has been performed.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a some bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating a touch operation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the vibration aspect of the vibration apparatus at the time of touch operation.

Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an example of the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. A slot machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, is provided on each gaming island (not shown) arranged in a plurality of game halls (halls). FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible.

  The liquid crystal display 51 is a touch panel type liquid crystal display device. The display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is provided with a touch panel for detecting a touch operation from the player on the display surface and specifying a position where the touch operation is performed. The liquid crystal display 51 includes a vibration device that vibrates the touch panel. The vibration device includes a vibrator that vibrates the touch panel itself in response to a touch operation on the touch panel. As the vibrator, for example, a crystal vibrator or a ceramic vibrator may be used. The vibration device can change the feeling when the player performs a touch operation by vibrating the touch panel by vibrating the vibrator with any of a plurality of types of amplitudes and periods.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotations are stopped are provided, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value is provided inside the front door 1b. In addition, the reel unit 2 including the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the power supply box 100, and the like are provided inside the housing 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (medal payout rate) of internal lottery described later is operated when the power is turned on / off. A power switch 39 is provided.

  Since the front door 1b is configured to be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, a power switch 39, and the like provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 are provided. Only a person such as a store clerk who holds the key can be operated, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  In the internal lottery, AT lottery, etc., which will be described later, the winning rate according to the set value is used, so that the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. The set value consists of six stages 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the values are decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  The main control unit 41 is set in the command for specifying the start and end of the control to the setting change state, the command for specifying the start and end of the control to the setting confirmation state, and the setting change state. A command for specifying the set value is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power supply for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The sub control unit 91 controls an effect produced by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the sub control unit 91 controls the effect according to a signal from the touch panel of the liquid crystal display 51 (for example, information that can specify the screen position on which the touch operation is performed). In addition, the sub control unit 91 controls the vibration device according to a signal from the touch panel of the liquid crystal display 51 and an effect being performed. The sub-control unit 91 outputs a control signal for causing the vibration device to vibrate at any one of a plurality of types of amplitudes and periods.

  The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute effect control according to, for example, at least one of the date and time counted by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the BB1 and BB2 payout number columns, bonus termination conditions to be transferred by winning are shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

  In addition, the gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows a gaming state to be transferred at the time of winning a prize. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, in the fall replay of FIG. 6, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replay grant. In addition, when the symbol combination of the fall replay stops on the winning line, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” stops on the invalid line. When the special replay symbol combination stops on the winning line, “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and when the special replay is not won It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. In the transition, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If you miss the winning top bell, it will be the same as the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 to RT4. Among a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus that is improved over time, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (shown along the arrows in FIG. 8). Refer to the winning combination or the outcome, refer to the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). Note that the replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination without losing the winning combination during RT4. The total number of medals is not exceeded and the probability that the medals will not increase is set. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object roles (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. The lottery target role column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery for each RT type, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, bonus lottery is not performed, but the winning combination of the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as simultaneous winning combination) is the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses. The number of determination values shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 indicates the number of determination values when the set value is set to “1”. Among the multiple types of lottery target roles, there are lottery target roles (for example, strong / weak watermelon, strong / weak / middle cherries, bonus 1-12, etc.) determined so that the number of determination values increases as the set value increases. included.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target when controlled by RT2 and RT4. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the special replay wins during RT2, an extra lottery is performed, and when the special replay wins during RT4, a setting suggestion effect is performed.

  Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is determined to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, the middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations that can be won by simultaneously reading out a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, different numbers of determination values are defined for bonus 1 to bonus 12. For this reason, the bonus 6 or 12 is the advantage for the player, that is, the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning simultaneously when winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as reliability). The number of determination values is determined so that the middle cherries are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons in this order, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as the middle tier bell) is the lowest.

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each winning lottery object, the reel control is performed to stop the winning symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped on the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  Further, when winning the simultaneous winning combination, reel control different from that when not winning the simultaneous winning combination can be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, reel control is performed so that a watermelon that falls to the right or an upper watermelon is prioritized over a middle watermelon, but is pulled to the winning line, while a right watermelon is lowered when a strong watermelon is won. Reel control is performed in which the middle-stage watermelon is given priority over both the watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon to be drawn onto the winning line. When a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed to draw the lower cherries onto the winning line, and when a middle cherry is selected, reel control is performed to pull the middle cherries onto the winning line. . As a result, it is possible to estimate whether it is cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or mid-stage cherry from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, and the expectation for bonus winning or AT winning is different. Can be made.

  In the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single piece are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after the reels 2L to 2R start rotating on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has passed since the reel rotation start of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation process, in order to execute a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L to 8R) when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied. After executing the freeze effect processing, the stop switches 8L to 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like) is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. . Further, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the AT lottery. A process for executing a navigating effect is executed.

  During the non-AT, the main control unit 41 wins a specific lottery object (in this embodiment, the bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, BB1, BB2 shown in FIG. 12). In such a case, an AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control the AT is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. In addition, although the specific lottery target combination will be described as an example of BB1, BB2, and simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, it is not limited to this, and may include a part of the simultaneous winning combination. It may include a winning combination that cannot be won simultaneously with BB2.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, the number of AT games is determined from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). . The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Further, the main control unit 41 draws the timing for starting the AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, by random number lottery that an AT is started after 0 to 32 games have passed since the AT winning game (a timing to start the AT).

  The reliability that is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by the AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which is the advantage for the player, is a specific lottery target Depending on the type of role, it is determined to be different, for example, the middle cherries are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, weak watermelons, and the AT lottery so that the bell is the lowest. Done. In addition, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by AT are the same when the same specific lottery target is won When the specific winning lottery is not simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when winning strong cherry), for example, when winning with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when winning BB1 + strong cherry) The AT lottery is performed so that becomes higher.

  When the internal lottery wins the simultaneous winning combination and the AT lottery is performed, the sub control unit 91 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect indicating whether or not the AT winning is performed at a predetermined timing. . As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effects for displaying the predetermined image include, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, a continuous effect, a touch operation effect, and the like. Such an effect of displaying a predetermined image is performed together with a control for outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and a control for lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. Note that any one of the controls may be performed alone, or may be performed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are performed, and LED lighting is not performed). .

  The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect for displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect of displaying a button image to prompt an operation to the effect switch 56 and displaying a predetermined image that suggests the reliability of BB winning or AT winning according to the operation to the effect switch 56. . The struck-up effect is BB winning by urging repeated operation to the effect switch 56, increasing a predetermined meter image according to the repeated operation to the effect switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reaching MAX. Or it is an effect that suggests that you have won the AT. The continuous effect is an effect of notifying a lottery result after performing an effect suggesting the possibility of BB winning or AT winning over a plurality of games (three games). The touch operation effect is an effect of prompting a touch operation on the liquid crystal display 51 and displaying a predetermined image suggesting the possibility of BB winning or AT winning according to the touch operation.

  The sub-control unit 91 has a winning suggestion effect at different ratios depending on whether BB winning and AT winning, only BB winning or AT winning, or whether BB winning or AT winning is done. The winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining whether or not to execute and the type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

  In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that at least BB winning or AT winning is determined to execute the winning suggesting effect, and even if BB winning or AT winning is not performed, the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined rate. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, in the case of a small winning combination with high BB winning reliability. Thereby, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB winning or the AT winning is performed but also when the BB winning or the AT winning is not performed.

  Also, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on at least whether the BB winning or AT winning is won. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and when it is executed, the reliability of the BB winning or AT winning is the highest in the touch operation effect, followed by the continuous effect, the continuous hit effect, the button effect, The ratio is determined so that the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined so that the character B effect is the lowest and the character A effect is the lowest. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies that a particular winning combination is won, that an AT has been won, whether or not an AT has been won or not, the number of AT games, and AT start timing, using an internal winning command and an AT lottery command to be described later . The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is a game before the AT start timing determined by a lottery of the timing for starting AT (a lottery for starting AT after 0 to 32 games have elapsed since the AT winning game). For example, if it is determined that the AT start timing is after 0 games, a winning suggestion effect is executed for the game (AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). Further, if it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a sign effect (effect that wins AT win) is executed for 31 games, a win suggestion effect is executed on the 32nd game, and AT win is notified.

  Here, even when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the AT has not been won by an AT lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect for notifying that the AT is not winning) as a gaze effect. For example, the sub-control unit 91 can win a specific lottery role by an internal winning command and specify that the AT is not won by an AT lottery command, but the timing of starting the AT is controlled by the main control. It has not been determined in part 41. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery of the number of games for executing the winning selection suggestion effect from 0 to 32 games, and determines the number of games for the winning selection suggestion effect.

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag to control AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won without winning the BB. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB win, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the bonus is completed after winning the BB, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when the 10 games become 0 games, or becomes 0 games. It may be controlled at the timing of the next game.

  The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, so that the RT 2 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after starting AT starts, for example, from the next game in which special replay is won at RT0 (subtraction start trigger is established). The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 performs an extra lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games when a special lottery role (in this embodiment, special replay) is won. The extra lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the extra lottery, it is determined whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, it is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined number of added games is added to the number of AT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Thereby, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled by the AT.

  When the extra lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs processing for executing an extra suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the extra lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The addition suggestion effect may be any effect such as an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a gaming state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, a winning command to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including a suggestion effect lottery command and the like are transmitted.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag established, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The The sub-control unit 91 can notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can identify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won based on the internal winning command. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination is won, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state transitions. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

  The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and the AT start timing (AT win) It is a command that can specify the number of games).

  The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game is started, and can specify whether or not the game is an AT game. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command capable of specifying a non-AT is transmitted, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When set and AT is started, a command capable of specifying AT is transmitted.

  The AT game number command is a command that can specify the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game is started. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command that can specify 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command that can specify 100 is transmitted.

  The win-suggested effect lottery command is transmitted when the winning-suggested effect lottery is performed, and whether the winning-suggested effect lottery is won and the winning-suggested effect is executed is determined. It is a command that can specify such as. When the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed and its type based on the winning suggestion effect lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 selects the winning suggestion effect according to the type and the results of the BB lottery / AT lottery, After execution at the start, the results of the BB lottery and AT lottery are notified.

  As a result of the BB lottery and AT lottery, when both are not won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 51 is executed, and when BB is won, a message such as “BB confirmed!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired such as “100 games acquired!” Is displayed along with the message “AT confirmed!” The number of AT games acquired such as “AT over 100 games after the end of BB!” Can be specified together with the message “BB / AT confirmed!” An effect of displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. Note that, when a BB win is made in a game in which BB is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for informing the BB winning.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in progress based on the AT command, and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to execute an effect based on the background image according to the state. The navigation effect is executed based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the number of AT games acquired by AT winning or extra winning by calculating not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games at the previous reception based on the AT game number command. Identifies and executes the suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 controls the predetermined notification means such as an effect based on a background image according to the state, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, and an extra suggestion effect. However, in place of or in addition to the control of the sub-control unit 91, the background image according to the state, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the like are notified to the main control unit 41. The means may be executed under the control of the main control unit 41. For example, the effect based on the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying information corresponding to the state using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by turning on only the LEDs corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. The left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective in normal times. It is LED which notifies that by lighting. Further, for the winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, information corresponding to the lottery result is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4, and the AT game acquired when the AT winning or the extra winning effect is achieved. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition start may occur depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and making the promotion lip winning.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won at RT0. At this time, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

  Furthermore, when one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won at RT0, all but the predetermined reel (the right-down bell shown in FIG. 14 or the reel for winning the middle bell) is stopped for the first time. Sometimes, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, a transition point is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR21 to 23 will be won. At this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is selected. When it stops for the first time, there is a possibility that the special replay wins and is controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right lowering bell or middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are selected. When the first stop is performed, the transition point is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. For this reason, RT0 can be maintained by normal replay winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. In addition, in RT0, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell is specified. The navigation effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Furthermore, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by special replay winning.

  In RT2, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell Production is performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games is controlled to be RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2 advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). Counting is started from the next game after the game that has become possible, that is, the game after winning one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and winning special replay. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first left stop is performed as described above. On the other hand, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, if the first stop on the left is made, a transition point is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. End up. As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. Further, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, a winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that BB has been won, and the player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 has been won. When a BB winning occurs, the process shifts to a corresponding bonus, ends when a predetermined end number is paid out, and shifts to RT3.

[About touch operation effects]
When the sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 determines to execute the touch operation effect as the winning suggestion effect, the sub control unit 91 performs a touch operation effect related process for executing the touch operation effect at a predetermined timing. Hereinafter, the touch operation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a touch operation effect. The touch operation effect in the present embodiment is executed at the end of the game as a predetermined timing, but is not limited to this, and is executed at other timings such as at the start of the game (at the start of reel rotation) or at the first stop. It may be a thing.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating a display state of the liquid crystal display 51 when the touch operation effect is started. In the touch operation effect related processing, when the touch operation effect is started, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 53 and 54, the effect effect LED 52 is lit in a predetermined lighting mode, and the liquid crystal display 51 is used as a title message. “Treasure GET Opportunity! Touch the bottom of the tree to dig up!” Is displayed.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating a display state of the liquid crystal display 51 when an effect for promoting a touch operation is executed. In the touch operation effect related process, as a promotion effect, a message such as “It is a touch under the tree!” Is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display 51, and an image of three trees is displayed on the lower part. Accordingly, it is possible to prompt the user to select and touch the root of one of the three tree images. In the touch operation effect related process, when the touch operation effect is started, it is determined which of the three tree images is to be the correct operation for the touch operation to the root of the tree image. When the correct answer operation is performed, the AT winning situation and the BB winning situation are notified. In the example of FIG. 15, it is assumed that the touch operation to the root of the right tree among the three trees is determined to be the correct operation.

  FIG. 15C shows a situation when a touch operation is performed on the root of the left tree, that is, when an incorrect answer operation is performed. In the touch operation effect-related process, a process for displaying an effect image that digs up the soil at the root of the tree where the touch operation is performed is performed according to the touch operation. Note that the treasure chest does not come out (not displayed) because it is an incorrect operation. Similarly, when a touch operation is performed on the root of the middle tree, the treasure chest does not come out even if it is dug up. In the touch operation effect related process, when the touch operation is not the correct operation, the process for generating the vibration by the vibration device is not performed, and the vibration is restricted (“scene” indicates that the vibration is not performed). .

  FIG. 15D shows a situation when a touch operation is performed on the root of the right tree, that is, when a correct operation is performed. In the touch operation effect related processing, in response to the touch operation to the position to be the correct operation, along with the effect image in which the soil at the base of the touch operated position is dug up, the corresponding portion of the treasure box image for the dug up portion is displayed. Processing for display is performed. In addition, a message such as “That's it!” Is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, in the touch operation effect related process, a process for vibrating the vibration device in the vibration mode A is performed while the touch operation to the position that is the correct answer operation is being performed. Specifically, a signal for controlling (driving) the vibration device in the vibration mode A is output. When the vibration device is controlled in the vibration mode A, it is possible to give a “gritty” feel to the player who performs the correct operation. Thereby, it is possible to allow the player to grasp that the correct operation is not only based on visual sense but also on tactile sense. In the touch operation effect related process, the vibration is continued while the correct operation is performed. However, when the correct operation is changed to an incorrect operation, the vibration is stopped and the vibration is restricted.

  Further, in the touch operation effect related processing, processing for lighting the backlight of the liquid crystal display 51 in the lighting mode a is performed in response to the vibration by the vibration mode A. The lighting mode a is a mode in which the backlight is lit brighter than usual.

  FIG. 15E shows a situation when digging is completed by a touch operation. The time when the digging is completed means that all the soil corresponding to the treasure chest image is dug up by the correct operation and the entire treasure chest image is displayed. In the touch operation effect related processing, the entire treasure box image is displayed. In addition, a message such as “Done!” Is displayed at the top of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, in the touch operation effect related process, when a predetermined operation by the correct operation is completed (an operation to complete digging), a process for switching the vibration device from the vibration mode A to the vibration mode B and performing a vibration is performed. When the vibration device is controlled in the vibration mode B, it is possible to give a feeling of “docking” to the player who has completed the predetermined operation by the correct operation. Thereby, it is possible to allow the player to grasp that the predetermined operation by the correct operation is completed from the tactile sense as well as the visual sense. Further, in the touch operation effect related processing, processing for lighting the backlight of the liquid crystal display 51 in the lighting mode b is performed in response to the vibration by the vibration mode B. The lighting mode b is a mode in which the backlight blinks in accordance with the vibration mode B (for example, the backlight is turned on in accordance with “docking” and then turned off).

  After the completion of the digging up is notified, the backlight lighting mode is returned to the normal mode, and the treasure box dug up in the center of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed large as shown in FIG. A message such as “Touch to open” is displayed at the top of the device 51. Backlight Thereby, it is possible to promote touch operation on the treasure chest image.

  FIGS. 15G to 15I are diagrams illustrating a situation when a touch operation is performed on a treasure chest image. When neither the AT winning nor the BB winning is performed, as shown in FIG. 15G, an effect image in which nothing is contained in the treasure box is displayed, and a message such as “Sorry!” Is displayed. Further, in the touch operation effect related processing, even if the treasure box image is touch-operated, processing for generating vibration by the vibration device is not performed ("scene") when neither AT winning nor BB winning is performed.

  When AT is won and 50 games are awarded as the number of AT games, as shown in FIG. 15 (h), an effect image in which “50” corresponding to the number of AT games comes out of the treasure box is displayed. Further, in the touch operation effect related process, when the treasure box image is touch-operated, a process for vibrating the vibration device in the vibration mode C is performed. When the vibration device is controlled in the vibration mode C, it is possible to give the player who performs the touch operation a feeling such as “don-don”. Thereby, it is possible to allow the player to grasp that the number of AT games is given not only visually but also by touch. Further, in the touch operation effect related processing, processing for lighting the backlight of the liquid crystal display 51 in the lighting mode c is performed in response to the vibration by the vibration mode C. The lighting mode c is a mode in which the backlight blinks in accordance with the vibration mode C (for example, the backlight is turned on in accordance with “don” and then turned off).

  When the number of assigned AT games is 100, as shown in FIG. 15 (i), an effect image in which “100” corresponding to the number of AT games comes out of the treasure box is displayed, and vibrations are displayed. Processing for vibrating the apparatus in the vibration mode D is performed. When the vibration device is controlled in the vibration mode D, it is possible to give a stronger feel to the player who performs the touch operation than the vibration mode C such as “dodondododon”. As a result, the player can be made aware that a greater number of AT games have been given not only visually but also by touch. The vibration device is controlled in a manner corresponding to the number of AT games assigned in this way. In addition, when the BB is won, the vibration device is used in addition to an effect of notifying that the BB has been won (for example, an effect that a message such as “Bonus confirmed!” Comes out of the treasure box) in a manner different from the AT win. Is controlled. Thereby, the vibration aspect by a vibration apparatus can be varied according to the kind and magnitude | size of the privilege provided, and a different touch can be given to a player.

  Further, in the touch operation effect related processing, processing for lighting the backlight of the liquid crystal display 51 in the lighting mode d is performed in response to the vibration by the vibration mode D. The lighting mode d is a mode in which the backlight blinks in accordance with the vibration mode D (for example, the backlight is turned on in accordance with “dododon” and then turned off).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of a vibration mode of the vibration device during a touch operation. The vibration mode of the vibration device is mainly determined so that the amplitude (the magnitude of the shaking) and the period (the shaking interval) are different. As shown in FIG. 16A, the amplitudes and periods of the vibration modes A to D are determined to be X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y4, respectively. In addition, each of the vibration modes A to D can specify the lighting mode of the backlight, and as described above, any of a to d is specified.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining an example of a vibration waveform in which the vibration mode is represented by a waveform. FIG. 16B shows vibration modes A and B. The vertical axis represents amplitude, and the horizontal axis represents time. In the vibration mode A, the amplitude is X1, and the period is Y1. In the vibration mode B, the magnitude of the amplitude is X2 which is larger than X1, and Y2 whose one period is longer than Y1. Thereby, when the vibration modes A and B are compared, the vibration mode B can feel a stronger vibration than the vibration mode A. Further, the vibration mode A can feel vibrations at a smaller interval than the vibration mode B. Thereby, in the vibration mode A, it is possible to give a feeling of fine vibration such as “gritty” to a player who performs a touch operation, and in the vibration mode B, it is possible to give a strong vibration feeling such as “docking”. . Similarly, with respect to other vibration modes, the feeling shown in FIG. 15 can be given to the player by adjusting the amplitude and the period.

Next, main effects obtained by the notification effect in the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) According to the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), when operated by a correct operation, the touch panel is vibrated in the vibration mode A, and as shown in FIG. 15 (e), When the correct answer operation is completed, the touch panel is vibrated in the vibration mode B. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize that the operation unit that is a touch panel is normally operated from the vibration mode and that a predetermined operation has been performed.

  (2) According to the embodiment described above, the touch panel is employed as the operation unit. Thus, even with a touch panel that can be operated with respect to a predetermined area, vibration is restricted if it is not operated to an appropriate position as shown in FIG. 15C, while FIGS. Since it vibrates when operated to an appropriate position as shown by e), it can be recognized that the touch operation is to an appropriate position. As a result, an operation mistake can be quickly noticed, and an operation mistake can be prevented.

  (3) According to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the vibration mode is composed of the amplitude (the magnitude of the shaking) and the period (the shaking interval), and by making these different. The vibration intensity and vibration interval can be varied. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player recognize that the touch panel, which is the operation unit, is normally operated, and that a predetermined operation has been performed, from the strength of vibration and the vibration interval. That is, it can be grasped tactilely.

  (4) According to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the backlight that emits light from the touch panel can emit light in a lighting manner corresponding to the vibration manner. For this reason, it is possible to visually recognize that the operation unit is normally operated and that a predetermined operation has been performed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About vibration]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the touch panel itself is physically vibrated by the vibration device has been described as the vibration. However, the vibration is not limited to this as long as it affects the player's tactile sense. For example, the vibration may act on the tactile sense by generating static electricity in the operation unit. The tactile sensation is a sensation of feeling vibration due to friction of a contact surface touched by a finger. For this reason, the concept of vibration includes, for example, a levitation effect by generating an air film between the operation unit and the player's finger by ultrasonic vibration, and alternately a low friction region and a high friction region. It may be arranged so that the frictional force of the contact surface is changed to act on the tactile sensation, for example, by arranging and changing the ratio of each region. Further, the vibration may be one that acts on the sense of touch by wind pressure.

  In the above-described embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the example in which one amplitude is determined for one cycle of one vibration mode has been described. It may be determined to include a plurality of amplitudes for one period. The vibration mode may include, for example, a mode in which vibration is performed with the amplitude X1 and then with the amplitude X2 in one cycle. Moreover, it may be determined to include a plurality of periods for one vibration mode. The vibration mode may include, for example, a mode in which the first cycle is vibrated in the vibration mode A and the next cycle is vibrated in the vibration mode B.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15C and the like, an example in which the vibration is not caused at the time of the incorrect answer operation has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may do it.

[About the operation unit and specified operations]
In the above-described embodiment, the touch panel is exemplified as the operation unit. However, the touch panel is not limited to this, and is not a contact type switch (for example, a production switch 56) or non-contact operation. It may be a non-contact type switch (for example, an infrared sensor) for detecting whether or not. Moreover, although the correct operation which digs up the soil of the position used as a correct answer and displays the whole treasure chest image was illustrated as predetermined operation, it is not restricted to this, For example, a maze is displayed and it reaches | attains to a predetermined goal along a specific path | route It may be a touch operation or the like.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to an operation for bringing a gaming machine into a locked state when the player leaves the gaming machine. For example, on a menu screen that can be displayed during a non-game, a button image reminiscent of a total of 9 buttons of 3 × 3 is displayed, and a predetermined number (for example, 4 to 9) of button images are determined in accordance with the player's intention. A specific route is set in advance by performing a touch operation so as to pass in order (for example, an L-shaped order, a U-shaped order, etc.). When the specific route is set, various effects are temporarily stopped and controlled in the locked state. When the game is resumed after leaving the gaming machine in the locked state, for example, the liquid crystal display 51 is touched. As a result of the touch operation, nine button images are displayed again with a message such as “Please perform a touch operation on the set route to release the lock!”. By performing a touch operation on a specific route set before leaving the gaming machine, the state of various effects is restored. Also in such an example, when operating on a specific route by a touch operation when releasing the lock, the vibration mode A is vibrated, and when the operation on the specific route is completed and the lock is released, the vibration mode is set. You may make it vibrate by B. Further, when the touch operation is released from the specific route, the vibration may be stopped. Note that the locked state is not limited to stopping the control on the sub-control unit 91 side, and may be stopping the control on the main control unit 41 side. Also, since it is assumed that the player who set a specific route does not return, the locked state can be set by operating an operating means (for example, a reset / setting switch 38) provided in the gaming machine. May also be released.

  Further, the predetermined operation on the switch for detecting whether or not it has been operated may be, for example, a predetermined number of operations, or a long press operation over a predetermined time. Note that the vibration at the time of the long press operation may be started from the time of the operation, or may be started from the time when the long press operation is specified after the operation.

  Further, a plurality of operation units are provided, and the predetermined operation may be that the plurality of operation units are operated in a predetermined order. For example, the operation unit may be the stop switches 8L to 8R, and the predetermined operation may be operated by an operation procedure in which a predetermined winning combination wins. More specifically, when the first stop and the second stop are performed in the operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, the stop switch that detects the first stop and the second stop is vibrated in the vibration mode A, and the third stop is performed. You may make it vibrate with the vibration aspect B the stop switch which detected the 3rd stop when a predetermined winning combination wins. Such vibration for the stop switch may be executed at a high rate in a situation where the degree of advantage for the player is high (for example, at the time of winning an AT, at the time of extra winning, at the time of winning a BB, etc.). Further, even when the navigation effect is not being executed, it may be vibrated in a predetermined manner every time it is operated (correct operation) in the operation procedure for winning a predetermined winning combination.

  In addition, a special effect may be executed by operating a plurality of operation units in a predetermined order. For example, when a battle effect is being executed, for example, a message such as “Make a Special Move!” Is displayed, and the stop switches 8L to 8R and the start switch 7 are operated and input (so-called command input) in a predetermined order. Thus, it is possible to execute an effect in which the teammate character unleashes a special technique according to the mode of operation input. Specifically, when the start switch 7 is operated after the stop switch is operated in the order of 8L → 8R → 8C, the effect of the Special Move A is executed, and the stop switch is operated in the order of 8C → 8R → 8L. After that, when the start switch 7 is operated, an effect of the special technique B is executed. In this case, it is vibrated in vibration mode A every time it is operated in the order that matches the special technique, and is vibrated in vibration mode B when the start switch 7 is operated, and is operated in the order not determined for the special technique. When it is done, it may be made not to vibrate. Also, as another example, during the battle performance, a message saying “Make Special Move A!” Is displayed, and when operated in the above order corresponding to Special Move A, it does not correspond to Special Move A. It may be made not to vibrate when operated in order. In this case, even if it is operated in the order corresponding to the special move B, it does not vibrate, and the effect of the special move B is not executed.

[Light emission means]
In the above-described embodiment, the backlight that illuminates the touch panel, which is the operation unit, is exemplified as the light emitting means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. LED may be used. In addition, the light emitting means is not limited to the one that causes the operation unit to emit light, the light emitting means disposed around the operation unit, the light emitting means (for example, effect LED for effects) mounted on the casing of the gaming machine, etc. The operation unit itself may not emit light.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16A, the example in which the light emission mode is different depending on the type of vibration mode has been described, but not limited to this, regardless of the type of vibration mode when being operated accurately, You may make it make it light-emit by a common light emission aspect. Moreover, you may make it vary the light emission mode according to operation. For example, the light emission mode is changed when the position operated by the touch operation is changed, and the light emission mode is not changed when the operated position is not changed only by the touch operation. Good.

[About gaming machines and gaming devices]
In the embodiment and the modification described above, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing-type slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out the hand may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the example in which the technical matters related to the touch operation effects shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 are applied to the slot machine has been described. However, in the gaming machine capable of playing a game, The present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to, for example, a so-called pachinko gaming machine. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine in which a game medium (pachinko ball) is driven into a predetermined game area to play a game, based on a random number extracted by passing the hit pachinko ball through a start area provided in the game area Whether or not to generate a big hit, whether or not to control until a predetermined number of times (so-called ST number) of fluctuation display is performed in a probabilistic state in which the probability of a big hit is improved from the normal time after the big hit is generated It may be determined whether or not. In this case, for example, an effect corresponding to the touch operation effect described above is executed as an effect for notifying whether or not the game is a big hit or whether or not a probable change state occurs, and in a vibration mode according to the operation. The operation unit may be vibrated.

  Further, the technical matters related to the touch operation effect shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 can be applied to a gaming device used in a game hall (so-called hall) where a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine is installed. The gaming device is provided corresponding to each gaming machine installed in the game hall, for example, and is a process (for example, medal, pachinko ball, etc.) for enabling gaming on the gaming machine. It is also possible to use an information display device that can display information such as a gaming machine related to a gaming machine or a gaming machine installed in the gaming room.

  In addition, as a gaming device, information such as a portable terminal that is held by a clerk of a gaming hall and that sets a gaming machine (for example, error cancellation) and gaming history related to a gaming machine installed in the gaming hall is managed. A displayable hall management computer may be used. When applying technical matters related to the touch operation effect to such a gaming apparatus, for example, an operation unit (for example, a display area, an operation button) that can be selected when displaying a desired operation or information and an unselectable operation unit cannot be selected. When there is an operation unit (for example, a display area or an operation button), the operation unit may be vibrated in a vibration mode according to an operation on the selectable operation unit.

  As described above, even when applied to a gaming machine different from the slot machine and various gaming devices, the operation unit is normally operated from the vibration mode as in the above-described embodiment. And an effect that the player can recognize that a predetermined operation has been performed.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT, is exemplified as the privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, Collecting a certain number of liquid crystal displays a two-dimensional code that gives points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website A display or the like may be displayed in the device 51.

  Moreover, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied after the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied, and when the continuous lottery for determining whether or not the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, it is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

[Specific status]
In the above-described example, the specific state is exemplified as a state advantageous to a player such as a big bonus (BB) or AT that has a higher probability than the case where the prize winning probability of the small role is the predetermined state. However, the specific state is, for example, a regular bonus (RB) or replay time (RT) in which a winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, a concentrated state of a small role, or a range in which at least one reel can be pulled in than normal. The operation procedure for winning the winning small role is not changed, not changing the challenge time (CT), the winning probability of winning winnings, etc. It may be a pseudo bonus that is notified over a predetermined period (for example, until 50 games are consumed). In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT.

  In addition, the specific state is a state in which a continuous effect or a battle effect that suggests the possibility that a predetermined value is given over a plurality of games is executed, a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network, or a premium feeling It may be a state of improving the fun of the game, such as a state where the probability of establishing a condition for executing a certain effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. Further, the permission determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the specific state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications has been given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, there is a control in a high probability state of the AT lottery. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing control related to the AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
With regard to the setting change state, it is also possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
An operation unit operated by a player;
Vibration means for vibrating the operation unit according to the operation of the operation unit,
The vibration means includes
When the operation of the operation unit is started, or while the operation is being performed after the operation of the operation unit is started, the operation unit is vibrated in a first vibration mode,
A gaming machine that vibrates the operation unit in a second vibration mode different from the first vibration mode when a predetermined operation is performed by operating the operation unit. A gaming device used in a game arcade where a gaming machine is installed,
An operation unit operated by a player;
Vibration means for vibrating the operation unit according to the operation of the operation unit,
The vibration means includes
When the operation of the operation unit is started, or while the operation is being performed after the operation of the operation unit is started, the operation unit is vibrated in a first vibration mode,
A gaming device that vibrates the operation unit in a second vibration mode different from the first vibration mode when a predetermined operation is performed by operating the operation unit.

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