JP2018088959A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve an amusement for a player by a button performance in a pinball game machine.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine comprises: a first operation input part provided on a position away from a shooting handle; a first vibration device provided on the first operation input part and which can vibrate the first operation input part; a first performance control part for vibrating the first operation input part by the first vibration device when the first operation input part is operated according to a game state; a second operation input part provided on a position closer to the shooting handle than the first operation input part; performance means which is configured to execute a performance which can be recognized by a player; and a second performance control part for executing a second performance control in which a performance is executed by the performance means when the second operation input part is operated in a game state in which the first performance control can be executed when the first operation input part is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present specification discloses a technique related to a ball game machine (also called a pachinko machine or a pachinko machine).

  In general, a bullet ball game machine is provided with a launch handle configured so that a player can control the launch of a game ball. Further, in one form of the ball game machine, in order to improve the interest of the player, an operation button (operation input unit) that receives an input by the player's operation is provided, and based on the operation of the operation button by the player An effect (button effect) according to the gaming state is executed.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a launch handle having an operation button used for button production. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228688 discloses production control that vibrates an operation button used for button production.

JP 2011-183084 A JP2016-41169A

  In recent years, while button production has diversified, players are less interested in operating the operation buttons, and the act of operating the operation buttons becomes troublesome and the number of players who do not operate the operation buttons has increased. Yes. For this reason, there is room for improvement in button production from the viewpoint of improving the interest of the player in the ball and ball machine.

  The technology disclosed in this specification can be realized as the following forms.

(1) A bullet ball game machine according to one embodiment disclosed in the present specification is provided with a launch handle configured to be capable of operating launch of a game ball by a player; provided at a position away from the launch handle; A first operation input unit that accepts an input by an operation of; a first vibration device that is provided in the first operation input unit and configured to vibrate the first operation input unit; and the ball game When the first operation input unit is operated according to the gaming state in the machine, the first effect is executed to perform the first effect control for vibrating the first operation input unit by the first vibration device. And a control unit. The ball game machine is further provided at a position closer to the firing handle than the first operation input unit, and a second operation input unit for receiving an input by the player's operation; recognizable by the player In the gaming state in which the first effect control unit configured to execute the first effect control and the first vibration device capable of executing the first effect control when the first operation input unit is operated, And a second effect control unit that executes second effect control for causing the effect to be performed by the effect means when the second operation input unit is operated. According to this form of the ball game machine, the operation of the second operation input unit that is easier to operate than the first operation input unit using one hand that the player operates the firing handle, It can be suggested to the player by the second effect control that the game state is scheduled to be executed. Therefore, while reducing the burden on the player who confirms whether or not the first performance control is executed, a new interest is given to the player by the second performance control triggered by the operation on the second operation button. Can be provided.

(2) In the ball and ball game machine of the above aspect, the second operation input unit is provided at a position where the player can operate while holding the firing handle with one hand holding the firing handle. Also good. According to this form of the ball game machine, since the player can operate the second operation input unit while holding the launch handle, the burden on the player who operates the second operation button can be reduced.

(3) In the ball game machine of the above aspect, the second operation input unit may be provided on the firing handle. According to this form of the ball game machine, since the player can operate the second operation input unit while holding the launch handle, the burden on the player who operates the second operation button can be reduced.

(4) In the ball and ball game machine of the above aspect, the effect means vibrates recognizable by the player as the effect, and a second vibration device different from the first vibration device; It may include at least one of a light emitting device that emits light recognizable by a player; and a driving device that drives a movable part that moves recognizable by the player as the effect. According to this form of the ball game machine, the player can effectively recognize the second effect control.

(5) In the ball game machine of the above aspect, the input by the player's operation is further provided at a position closer to at least one of the second operation input unit and the firing handle than the first operation input unit. A third operation input unit for receiving the game; a third vibration device provided in the third operation input unit and configured to vibrate the third operation input unit; and a gaming state in the ball game machine Accordingly, when the third operation input unit is operated, a third effect control unit that executes third effect control that vibrates the third operation input unit by the third vibration device; The presentation means is the third vibrating device; and the second presentation control unit is capable of executing the first presentation control when the first operation input unit is operated. In the second operation input unit When operated, it may execute the third effect control as the second effect control. According to this form of the ball game machine, the vibration of the third operation input unit by the third vibration device can be used as the second effect control. Further, in the second effect control, the vibration by the first vibration device is used by using the vibration by the third vibration device located closer to the second operation input unit than the first vibration device. Compared with the case where it does, the 2nd operation input part can be vibrated easily.

(6) In the ball game machine of the above aspect, the fourth operation input has a larger surface area than the first operation input unit and the second operation input unit, and receives an input by the player's operation. A fourth vibration device provided in the fourth operation input unit and configured to vibrate the fourth operation input unit; according to a gaming state in the ball game machine, A fourth effect control unit that executes a fourth effect control that vibrates the fourth operation input unit with the fourth vibration device when the operation input unit is operated, and the effect unit includes: The fourth vibration device; the second performance control unit is configured to perform the second operation in the gaming state in which the first performance control can be performed when the first operation input unit is operated. When the input unit is operated, the second production system It may perform the fourth effect control as. According to this form of the ball game machine, the vibration of the fourth operation input unit by the fourth vibration device can be used as the second effect control. Further, in the second effect control, by using the vibration by the fourth vibration device that vibrates the fourth operation input unit having a relatively large surface area, the vibration by the first vibration device is used. In comparison, the second operation input unit can be easily vibrated.

(7) In the ball game machine according to the above aspect, the game board further includes a start opening capable of entering the game ball; and based on the entrance of the game ball into the start opening, Specific game determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game state which is a game state advantageous to a player; a special symbol display unit for displaying a special symbol indicating a determination result by the specific game determination means; An effect display unit that displays a pseudo effect according to a determination result by the game determination means; and the first operation input unit and the second operation input unit during a predetermined period during display of the pseudo effect by the effect display unit. A supplementary effect means for displaying a supplementary effect according to the pseudo effect when the at least one is operated; and a suggesting means for recognizing that the player is in the predetermined period by the player. 1 Performance control unit, when said first operation input unit in the predetermined period during display of Simulation Rendering is operated, may perform the first performance control. According to this form of the ball game machine, it is a gaming state in which the first effect control is scheduled to be executed in response to an operation on the second operation input unit during a predetermined period during display of the pseudo effect. This can be suggested to the player by the second performance control. Here, the supplementary effect may be an effect that suggests whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state depending on the type of effect. When the first operation input unit is operated during a predetermined period during display of the pseudo effect, the first effect control need not necessarily be executed, and the first effect control may not be executed. There may be. In addition, when performing 1st effect control, the structure with the high probability of shifting to a specific game state may be sufficient rather than the case where 1st effect control is not performed. Depending on the type of supplementary effect, the probability of executing the first effect control may be different.
In the form (7), in the form in which at least one of the third operation input unit in the form (5) and the fourth operation input unit in the form (6) is provided, the first operation is performed in the predetermined period. When the operation input unit and the second operation input unit are valid, the third operation input unit and the fourth operation input unit are invalidated during the predetermined period by disabling the third operation input unit and the fourth operation input unit. Is effective, the suggestion means is different from the case where the first operation input unit and the second operation input unit are effective in the third operation input unit and the fourth operation input unit. It is preferable to suggest that is effective. Further, the specific game state in the supplementary effect is more effective when the third operation input unit and the fourth operation input unit are effective than when the first operation input unit and the second operation input unit are effective. It is preferable to increase the probability of making a suggestion that there is a high possibility of shifting to.

  The technology disclosed in this specification can be realized in various forms other than the ball game machine. The technology disclosed in the present specification can be realized, for example, in the form of a control method, a computer program, or the like implemented in the above-described form of a ball game machine.

It is a front view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a reverse view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged view showing a detailed configuration of the effect button. It is an enlarged view which shows the detailed structure of a firing handle. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine which a main controller performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the success / failure determination process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the standby command reception process which a sub integrated control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the display switching process which a sub integrated control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process which a main controller performs. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process which a main controller performs. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process which a main controller performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of the production design corresponding to a special design. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notice effect (supplementary effect) displayed with an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a table | surface which shows the kind of notification effect display aspect. It is a flowchart which shows the variable command reception process which a sub integrated control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the button production process which a sub integrated control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the button production process which a sub integrated control apparatus performs.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 50. The pachinko machine 50 is a kind of ball game machine. The pachinko machine 50 has a structure in which each part is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 50 is output to improve the player's preference. In addition, in order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 52. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1.

  The pachinko machine 50 includes an effect button 110, an effect button 120, and an effect button 130. The effect button 110 is a first operation input unit that receives an input by a player's operation. The effect button 110 is provided at a position away from the firing handle 64, and is arranged at the upper center of the upper plate 55 in the present embodiment.

  The effect button 120 is a second operation input unit that receives an input by a player's operation. The effect button 120 is provided at a position closer to the firing handle 64 than the effect button 110. The effect button 120 is provided at a position where the player can operate while holding the firing handle 64 with one hand holding the firing handle 64. In the present embodiment, the effect button 120 is provided on the firing handle 64.

  The effect button 130 is a third operation input unit that receives an input by a player's operation. The effect button 130 is provided at a position closer to the firing handle 64 than the effect button 110. The effect button 130 is provided at a position closer to the effect button 120 than the effect button 110. In the present embodiment, the effect button 130 is disposed on the lower right side of the upper plate 55 and on the upper side of the firing handle 64.

  In the present embodiment, the effect button 130 is also a fourth operation input unit that receives an input by a player's operation. The effect button 130 has a larger surface area than the effect button 110 and the effect button 120. Here, the surface area of the effect button means the surface area of the portion that is movable by the player's operation among the portions exposed to the player.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display. A CR settlement display device having a device 59 is provided. In addition, this machine is configured to pay out prize balls outside the machine, but a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the released game balls are collected in the game machine and used in a circulating manner. The effects of the present invention are exhibited without any problems as an enclosed game machine that performs the above.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 1. The game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3.

  A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for allowing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 to face, and the like. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 6 is a liquid crystal display device. The effect symbol display device 6 is an effect display unit that displays an effect symbol as a pseudo effect, and also functions as supplemental effect means for displaying a supplemental effect corresponding to the pseudo effect. A first start port 11 and a second start port 12 are disposed below the center case 5, and a normal symbol operation gate 17 is disposed on the left side of the center case 5. The second starting port 12 includes a normal electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed. The game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened.

  In the lower right part of the game area 3, a normal symbol display device 7, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, a second special symbol hold number display device 19, and a first special A symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 are arranged. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 7, the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special symbol hold number display device 18 and the second special symbol hold number display device 19 are constituted by a plurality of LEDs. The 1st special symbol display device 9 and the 2nd special symbol display device 10 are special symbol display parts, and are 7 segment displays in this embodiment.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33, and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. The first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not change.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device displays the normal symbol. Starts a variable display and drives a normal electric solenoid 12b (see FIG. 4) described later in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol stopped after a predetermined time. When the normal electric combination solenoid 12b is driven, the blade member of the normal electric combination opens almost synchronously, and the ball entering the second start port 12 (detection of the second start port switch 12a (see FIG. 4)) is performed. It is configured to be possible. In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven is normally 0.2 seconds (once), and in the short time state (open extended state), 1.8 seconds (2 Times). Further, the second starting port 12 is configured such that a game ball cannot enter unless the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 4) detects a game ball), the first special symbol starts changing in the first special symbol display device 9, and the predetermined ball Stop after hours. Further, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory that is the second start port 12 (the second start port switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 causes the second special symbol display device 10 to perform the second special display. The symbol starts to change and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority on the suspension of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do.

  A special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the manner in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are confirmed and displayed. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big prize opening 14 is opened almost in synchronism, and the game ball enters the big prize opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

  In addition, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 are stored as reserved memory. While being stored (stored) in the main control device 80, various commands resulting from entering the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (see FIG. 4). Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The reserved memory stored when the game ball has passed through the memory and normal symbol operating gate 17 will be described as the normal figure reserved memory.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special symbol hold number display device 18, and the second special symbol hold number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum hold memory number is 4). Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main control device 80 in the same manner as when there are stored numbers less than the maximum value.

  If the first special figure start switch 11a or the second special figure start switch 12a detects a game ball and the number of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory in that case is less than 4, the extracted jackpot determination random number The big hit symbol determining random number 1, the big hit symbol determining random number 2, the small hit symbol determining random number, the reach determining random number, and the variation pattern determining random number are stored in the storage area as the first or second reserved memory.

  The various stored random numbers are compared with a value set in advance by a success / failure determination process, which will be described later, and the success / failure determination result of the jackpot determination random number is the first special based on the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number. It is displayed on the symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6.

  In addition, the pachinko machine in this embodiment is comprised as a probability fluctuation machine. More specifically, the games using the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment are broadly divided into games with the big prize opening 14 closed and jackpot games with the big prize opening 14 opened. In general, the normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as normal state) and the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as probability) that is advantageous to the player (high probability of being a big hit and easy to win) compared to the normal state. There is also a state of change).

  The special symbol consists of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability variation state is set so as to be able to transition after the jackpot game in the probability variation symbol, and the probability in any game state of the normal state and the probability variation state If a big hit is made with the fluctuating symbol, after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to a probability fluctuation state. Similarly, the normal state is set to be able to transition after the big hit game with the non-stochastic variation symbol, and if the big hit with the non-stochastic variation symbol in either the normal state or the probability variation state, after the big hit game ends, Transition to normal state.

  After the transition to the normal state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the short state is reached when the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated. If the variation time of special symbols and normal symbols (the time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times the variation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  Specifically, in the short time state of the present embodiment, the special symbol display time is shortened along with the special symbol variation time, but the normal symbol variation display is shortened. Then, the regular symbol is confirmed and displayed many times within a certain time. Therefore, the number of times that the normal symbol hits within a certain time increases, and the number of times of operation of the ordinary electric accessory also increases. In addition, since the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set to be long (opening extension function), it becomes easy to win a large number of game balls. By making it easy for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times of special symbol variation display is further increased. Can play a variety of games.

  In the probability variation state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened similarly to the time-short state, and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the function to open and extend the normal electric utility are the same as the short-time state, but the probability variation state increases the probability of hitting a special symbol in addition to the short-time state. The gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 3 is a back view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 50. As shown in FIG. 3, the outer frame 51 of the pachinko machine 50 houses an inner frame 70 to which the game board 1 is detachably attached. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, when a game ball enters the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. . Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device is not shown, but the launch control device is provided below (on the back side) of the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a gaming state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to the hall computer 900. Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer 900 includes a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer 900) and a frame (frame side (frame side ( Two types of terminals for outputting signals output from the front frame 52, the inner frame 70, and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer 900 are used, but in this embodiment, one external connection terminal 78 is used. Thus, a signal indicating a gaming state and a gaming result is transmitted to the hall computer 900.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50. In FIG. 4, illustration of a relay board and a power supply circuit that simply relays signals is omitted. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a first 2 A detection signal from the left winning port switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 is input.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 includes a first special symbol display device 9 (first special symbol display device in the figure) and a second special symbol display device 10 (first figure in the drawing) connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. 2 special symbol display device) and normal symbol display device 7, first special symbol hold number display device 18 (first special figure hold number display device in the figure), second special symbol hold number display device 19 (first figure in the figure) 2 special figure hold number display device), the normal symbol hold number display device 8 (in the figure, the general figure hold number display device) is controlled to turn on.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. Thus, the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second starting port 12 is controlled. In addition to being output to the test signal terminal, an output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the external computer terminal 78 for management signals such as symbol fluctuations and jackpots (also called special games). .

  The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 perform two-way communication. The payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer 900 via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. To send a fire stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, the game balls generated in accordance with winnings or the like may be stored without being paid out.

  The launch controller 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

  A button switch 113, a button switch 123, and a button switch 133 are connected to the sub integrated control device 83. The button switch 113 is provided on the effect button 110. When the player operates the effect button 110, the button switch 113 outputs a signal indicating an operation input to the effect button 110 to the sub integrated control device 83. The button switch 123 is provided on the effect button 120. When the player operates the effect button 120, the button switch 123 outputs a signal indicating an operation input to the effect button 120 to the sub integrated control device 83. The button switch 133 is provided on the effect button 130. When the player operates the effect button 130, the button switch 133 outputs a signal indicating an operation input to the effect button 130 to the sub integrated control device 83.

  A vibration device 115 and a vibration device 135 are connected to the sub integrated control device 83. The vibration device 115 and the vibration device 135 operate based on a signal from the sub integrated control device 83. In the present embodiment, the vibration device 115 and the vibration device 135 are vibration motors.

  The vibration device 115 is a first vibration device that is provided on the effect button 110 and configured to vibrate the effect button 110. The vibration device 135 is a second vibration device different from the vibration device 115. The vibration device 135 is also a third vibration device and a fourth vibration device that are provided on the effect button 130 and configured to vibrate the effect button 130.

  The effect symbol control device 82 receives the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and the sub-integrated control device 83 input from the main control device 80 and the effect buttons 110, 120). , 130 may be generated based on the input of 130, and an effect image such as a pseudo symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the production relay terminal board 87. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  FIG. 5A is an enlarged view showing a detailed configuration of the effect button 110. The effect button 110 has an operation surface 111. In FIG. 5A, the operation surface 111 is hatched. The operation surface 111 is configured so that the player can press it with his hand. The operation surface 111 faces upward. In the present embodiment, the operation surface 111 of the effect button 110 is smaller than the operation surface of the effect button 130. When the player presses the operation surface 111, the operation surface 111 sinks, and a button switch 113 provided on the effect button 110 detects the player's operation input.

  FIG. 5B is an enlarged view showing a detailed configuration of the firing handle 64. The firing handle 64 has three convex portions for hooking a finger, and the effect button 120 is disposed near the central convex portion between the left convex portion and the central convex portion. Thus, the player can operate the effect button 120 with the index finger of one hand holding the firing handle 64 while holding the firing handle 64. The position of the effect button 120 is not limited to the position shown in FIG. 5B, and may be a position where the player can operate while holding the firing handle 64, and may be a part different from the firing handle 64. In the present embodiment, the operation surface of the effect button 120 is smaller than the operation surface of the effect button 130. When the player presses the effect button 120, the effect button 120 sinks, and a button switch 123 provided on the effect button 120 detects the player's operation input.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main routine executed by main controller 80. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S70 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As a case where the interruption is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is mostly at power on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When S10 is negative, that is, when it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial setting (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory and a special symbol and a normal symbol are used as an initial symbol, etc.) The initial values are written into the work area (S15), etc.) (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S70).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “3966”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that is incremented by 1 each time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3966", the next process starts. Is returned to “0”, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. For example, if this value is 250, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “250” “251” “252”... “3966” “0” “1”.

  When the big hit determination random number is updated once (3967 times), the initial random number value at that time is used as the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. Then, when the big hit determining random number makes one round again, the initial value random number at that time is changed to the initial value of the big hit determining random number. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “249”, it is one round, so the next value after “249” is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, “249” “87” “88”... “3966” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value.

  The big hit symbol determination random number 1 update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process exceeds the maximum value. Return to "0". The big hit symbol determination random number 2 update process (S31) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 50 integers from “0” to “49”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process exceeds the maximum value. Return to "0". The small-hit symbol determination random number update process (S33) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 150 integers from “0” to “149”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

  The hit-decision random number update process (S35) following S33 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from “0” to “996”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. Return to a certain “0”. The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. The winning determination random number update process is used for lottery of normal symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determining random numbers, big hit symbol determining random numbers 1, big hit symbol determining random numbers 2, small hit symbol determining random numbers, The random numbers for reach determination and fluctuation pattern determination are used for drawing special symbols.

  The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and the initial value is “0”. Return to. In the normal probability state, the number of values that reach when the variable time reduction function is not activated is 21, and the values are “0” to “20”, and reach when the variable time reduction function is activated in the normal probability state. The number of values is 5, the values are “0” to “4”, the number of values that reach in the high probability state is 6, and the values are “0” to “5”.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), confirmation of winning in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed. In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number 1, a big hit symbol determination random number 2, a variation pattern determination random number, and a reach determination A plurality of random numbers such as random numbers are acquired, but the number that can be reserved is limited to 4 at the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, respectively, and when the reserved memory is full, the game ball However, even if the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 wins, only the winning ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

  Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S55) is performed as condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. When this success / failure determination process (S55) ends, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed. In each output process (S60), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 controls the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the big prize opening solenoid 14b, and the like. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S50) that there is a winning game ball at each winning port on the game board 1, winning ball data is sent to the payout control device 81 to pay out the playing ball as a winning ball. When the pachinko machine 50 is abnormal, the process of outputting the sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83 is output to the effect symbol control device 82 to notify the fact that an error is occurring. Each process to be output is executed.

  In the subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65), it is monitored whether or not fraud is performed on the normal winning award (the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, the fourth left winning port 34). It is a process to determine whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. It is processing to do. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

  The above-described remaining process following this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S70), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number is not uniform when the interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is executed once. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (3967 from 0 to 3966) when the big hit determination random number is made one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. The hit determination random number update process (S35) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the start winning process executed by the main controller 80. The start winning process in FIG. 7 corresponds to the winning confirmation process (S50) in FIG. 6, and when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, or the normal symbol operation gate 17 is set as a game ball. A random number such as a random number to be acquired when the data has passed is stored (stored) in the main control device 80 as a hold memory, and a determination process for determining whether the stored random number is a preset value is described later. Processing to confirm before execution is performed, and various commands resulting from entering the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The reserved memory stored when the game ball has passed through the memory and normal symbol operating gate 17 will be described as the normal figure reserved memory.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special symbol hold number display device 18, and the second special symbol hold number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum hold storage number is 4). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the maximum number of memories may be eight. Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main control device 80 in the same manner as when there are stored numbers less than the maximum value.

  When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If a negative determination is made (S100: no), the process proceeds to S130. If an affirmative determination is made (S100: yes), it is determined whether the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S105). If the determination is negative (S105: no), the process proceeds to S130, and if the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number Then, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the first reserved memory, and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of the first reserved memories (S110).

  Subsequent to S110, the prefetch determination of the stored first reserved memory is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit is a value that causes the big hit, and if the big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is checked. If the big hit determination is a loss, it is checked whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit is lost, it is checked whether the reach determination random number is a value that is a super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect to win a jackpot (whether or not an effect that can expect a jackpot is possible even if the player loses).

  Subsequently, a first prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result of S115 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S120), and a first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S125).

  Following the processing of S125 or the negative determinations of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected a game ball (S130). If a negative determination is made (S130: no), the process proceeds to S160, and if an affirmative determination is made (S130: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S135). If the determination is negative (S135: no), the process proceeds to S160. If the determination is affirmative (S135: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number The random number for determining the reach and the random number for determining the variation pattern are stored as the second reserved memory, and 1 is added to the second reserved memory counter indicating the second reserved memory number (S140), and the second reserved memory stored in the same manner as S110. Is determined in advance (S145).

  Subsequently, a second prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result of S145 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S150), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S140 is sub The data is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

  In S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S160). If the determination is negative (S160: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S160: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S165). If the determination is negative (S165: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S165: yes), the extracted winning determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general-purpose storage, and the general-purpose storage is stored. 1 is added to the general figure hold memory counter indicating (S170), and a general figure hold memory number instruction command indicating the value of the added general figure hold memory counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S175), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, the sub integrated control device 83 receives an instruction signal for changing each reserved memory number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. This is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub integrated control apparatus. As a result, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice that expects the ordinary electric accessory (second starter 12) to open.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80. The success / failure determination process in FIG. 8 corresponds to the success / failure determination process (S55) in FIG. 6, and the random number value extracted due to the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a. Based on this, the process determines whether or not to execute a special game. The main control device 80 operates as the specific game determination means to execute the success / failure determination process of FIG.

  When the hit / no-go determination process is started, it is determined whether or not a special drawing start condition is satisfied (S200). In this determination process, it is confirmed that the big hit game is not being played, and that the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not changing or being displayed in a fixed manner. If the determination is negative (S200: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S205). If the determination is affirmative (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S215. If the determination is negative (S205: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (S210). If the determination is negative (S210: no), a standby instruction command is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 (S211), and the process returns. If it is affirmation determination (S210: yes), it will progress to S215. According to the determination order of S205 and S210, the determination of whether or not the second reserved storage is appropriate is performed with priority. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of special symbols (a first special symbol and a second special symbol). However, the effect of the invention is not changed even with a single special symbol.

  In S215, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is 0 (S215). The probability change flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. When the value is “0”, the big hit probability is in the normal gaming state (normal probability), and when the value is “1”, the probability change flag is changed. This is a value for the main controller 80 to determine that it is in a gaming state (high probability). If the determination is affirmative (S215: yes), the process proceeds to S220. If the determination is negative (S215: no), the process proceeds to a process with a high probability. The processing with a high probability is a processing that differs only in the jackpot probability, and therefore the description is omitted.

  In S220, a hold memory shift process is performed (S220), whereby the oldest hold memory is determined as a target of the determination, and 1 is subtracted from the hold memory counter indicating the number of hold memories.

  In the subsequent jackpot determination random number comparison process (S225), the determination is made by comparing the jackpot determination random number value in the reserved storage that is the target of the determination with the preset determination table. Compared with the judgment value in. Two types of tables for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and high probability (1/30) are set in the success / failure determination table, and the gaming state at the time of determination is normal game (probability change flag “0”). If so, comparison is performed using a normal probability use determination table, and if a high-probability gaming state (probability variation flag “1”), comparison is performed using a high probability determination table.

  In the subsequent processing of S230, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination random number comparison processing (S225) is a big hit (same as the determination value) (1/300 in this embodiment). If it is affirmation determination (S230: yes), a symbol mode setting process will be performed (S235). In the symbol mode setting process, the content of the jackpot game is determined based on the type of the hold memory (first hold memory or the second hold memory) that is the target of the success / failure determination and the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 of the hold memory that is the determination target. And the symbol mode which determines the game state after the big hit game ends is set (S235). Subsequently, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 of the reserved storage to be determined (S240). This is because the jackpot type determined by the setting of the symbol mode (contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the end of the jackpot game) is notified by the jackpot symbol from among the symbol groups set for each type of symbol mode This is a process for determining a symbol to be displayed.

  Next, mode buffer setting processing is performed based on the symbol mode set in S235 (S245). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of determination of the success / failure until the end of the big hit game that sets the gaming state (the probability change flag and the short time flag that set the gaming state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer does not store the specific game contents (activities of the probability changing function and release extension function (time reduction function) and the number of times of operation), but stores values corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific game contents. It has a configuration.

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S235, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process which is the content of the big hit game is performed (S250), the random number for determining the reach and the variation pattern of the reserved memory which is the object of the determination of success / failure Based on the random number, the variation pattern that becomes the variation time of the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S255). .

  Next, the information on the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as a variation instruction signal (variation instruction command) (S260). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 and starts the variation display of symbols corresponding to the information of the big hit symbol and the variation pattern. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S230 is negative, that is, loses (S230: no), it is determined whether the result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S225) is a small hit (1/150) (S265), and if it is affirmative (S265). :)), a small hit symbol is selected (S270), then a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S250), a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S255), A variation instruction signal (variation instruction command) serving as variation pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S260). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and starts variable display of symbols corresponding to the information on the small hit symbol and the fluctuation pattern. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S265 is negative (S265: no), a lost symbol is selected (S275), and then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S255). (Variation instruction command) is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S260). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and starts variable display of symbols corresponding to information on the lost symbol and the fluctuation pattern. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  The above is the explanation of the success / failure determination process. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, random numbers for selecting a symbol type and a variation pattern for notifying the result of the winning / failing determination at the start winning process (big hit symbol determining random number 1, big hit symbol determining random number 2, small hit Although the symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number) are acquired, these random numbers may be acquired at the time of the validity determination process.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing standby command reception processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83. Next, the standby command reception process in FIG. 9 is a process for handling the standby instruction command received from the main controller 80. First, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the standby instruction command transmitted from the main control device 80 has been received (S300). If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), it is determined whether or not 15 seconds have elapsed since the standby instruction command was received (S305). If the determination is affirmative (S305: yes), the standby flag is set to 1 (S310). Note that the pachinko machine 50 enters a standby state by setting the standby flag to 1. If the standby instruction command has not been received (S300: no), or if 15 seconds have not elapsed since the reception of the standby instruction command (S305: no), the process ends.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing display switching processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83. The display switching process of FIG. 10 is a process of switching the display on the effect symbol display device 6. It is determined whether or not the standby flag is 1 in the process of S350, and if the standby flag is 1 (S350: yes), whether or not 15 seconds or more have elapsed since the transition to the standby state in the process of S355. judge. If 15 seconds or more have elapsed (S355: yes), it is determined whether or not the demo flag is 1 in the process of S360. If the demo flag is not 1 (S360: no), the demo screen is displayed in the subsequent process of S365. Is displayed, and the demo flag is set to 1 in the process of S370. Thereby, the display of the demonstration screen is started on the effect symbol display device 6. Note that when the standby flag is not 1 in the process of S350 (S350: no) or when 15 seconds or more have not passed since the transition to the standby state in the process of S355 (S355: no), a return and Become.

  If the demo flag is 1 in the process of S360 (S360: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the demo screen is being displayed in the process of S375. If the demonstration screen is being displayed (S375: yes), it is confirmed whether or not 30 seconds or more have elapsed since the demonstration screen was displayed in the process of S380. If 30 seconds or more have elapsed (S380: yes), control is performed to display the symbol standby screen in the process of S385. As a result, the display mode of the effect symbol display device 6 is switched from the demo screen to the symbol standby screen. If 30 seconds have not elapsed (S380: no), the processing ends as it is.

If the demonstration screen is not being displayed in the process of S375 (S375: no), it is checked whether or not 30 seconds or more have elapsed since the symbol standby screen was displayed in the process of S390. If 30 seconds or more have elapsed (S390: yes), control is performed to display a demonstration screen in the process of S395. Thereby, the display mode of the effect symbol display device 6 is switched from the symbol standby screen to the demo screen. If 30 seconds have not elapsed (S390: no), the processing ends as it is.
Thus, when the pachinko machine 50 is in the standby state, the demonstration symbol display screen and the symbol standby screen are alternately displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

  11, 12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80. FIG. The jackpot game process of FIGS. 11, 12, and 13 is one of the processes included in each output process (S60) in the main routine of FIG. In S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S400: yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: no), the process ends.

  In S405, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S405: yes), the process proceeds to S450 in FIG. 12, and if the determination is negative (S405: no). , The process proceeds to S410. In S410, it is determined whether or not each round is in the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S410: yes), the process proceeds to S470 in FIG. 12, and if the determination is negative (S410: no). Shifts the processing to S415.

  In S415, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S415: yes), the process proceeds to S500 in FIG. 13, and if the determination is negative (S415: no), The process proceeds to S420. In S420, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S420: yes), the process proceeds to S425, and if the determination is negative (S420: no), the process is performed. Exit.

  In S425, a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14 is executed, and this process is terminated. Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 12, in S450 that proceeds while the special winning opening 14 is being opened, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 14 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S450: yes), the process proceeds to S460. If the determination is negative (S450: no), the process proceeds to S455.

  In S455, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S455: yes), the process proceeds to S460, and if the determination is negative (S455). : No) terminates the process.

  In S460, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S465. In S465, main controller 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S470 that shifts during the interval of each round, it is determined whether or not the interval time of jackpot game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S470: yes), the process proceeds to S475, and the determination is negative. In (S470: no), this process ends.

  In S475, it is determined whether or not it is the final round of the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S475: yes), the process proceeds to S480, and if the determination is negative (S475: no), the process proceeds to S485. .

  In S480, a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the jackpot game is ended is executed, and the process ends. On the other hand, in S485, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends this process.

  Subsequently, in FIG. 13, in S500 that is shifted during the big hit game end effect, it is determined whether or not the time of the end effect has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the process proceeds to S505. In the case of negative determination (S500: no), this process is terminated.

  In subsequent S505 and S510, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S515. In S515, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probability change state after the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S515: yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the probability change state (the number of probability changes). Is set (S520), the probability variation flag is set (S525), and the process proceeds to S530.

  In S530, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time-saving state after the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S530: yes), the number of jackpot lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed during the time-short state is set (S535). ), The time reduction flag is set (S540), and the process proceeds to S545.

  In S545 and S550, main controller 80 transmits to sub integrated control device 83 a process for transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, and a state designation command for notifying the game state after the jackpot game ends. The state designation command transmission process to be executed is executed, and this process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect mode of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol. On the effect symbol display device 6, an effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed. FIG. 14A shows the effect symbol display device 6 on which the changing left effect symbol 91, middle effect symbol 92, and right effect symbol 93 are displayed. FIG. 14B shows the effect symbol display device 6 in which the left effect symbol 91 stops at the effect symbol “6” from the state of FIG. FIG. 14C shows the effect symbol display device 6 in which the middle effect symbol 92 stops at the effect symbol “8” and the right effect symbol 93 stops at the effect symbol “7” from the state of FIG. .

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice effect (supplementary effect) displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The notice effect (supplementary effect) is an expectation that a special symbol that is fluctuating will be a big hit if any effect button is operated during the effective period during which the effect button 110, the effect button 120, and the effect button 130 can be operated. It is an effect showing the degree. In the present embodiment, when the operation of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is valid, the operation of the effect button 130 is invalid, and when the operation of the effect button 130 is valid, the operation of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is performed. Is invalid. Here, the degree of expectation that is a big hit is that when a specific effect (in this embodiment, a notice effect display mode displayed as a notice effect) is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, the jackpot game is executed. Means probability. When the changing special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the selection rate of the notice effect display mode displayed in the notice effect is different.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the left effect symbol 91 corresponding to the special symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 stops at “2”, and the middle effect symbol 92 and the right effect symbol 93 are changing. It has become. In the center of the effect symbol display device 6, an effect character 98 “Tatsuyoshi Bear” is displayed. A pseudo effect button 95 is displayed on the right of the effect symbol display device 6 to notify the player that the operation of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is effective. Under the pseudo effect button 95, there is a time meter 96 indicating a predetermined time from the start of the effective period to the player until the end of the effective period. In the present embodiment, the time meter 96 indicates a valid period during which the operation of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is valid. In the example shown in FIG. 15A, about 1/3 of the hour meter 96 is satisfied. Therefore, the player is informed that about 1/3 of the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is valid has elapsed. When one of the effect buttons 110 and 120 is operated by the player, a notice effect (supplemental effect) that suggests whether or not the changing effect symbol is a big hit is executed. In the present embodiment, when the vibration device 115 is activated and the effect button 110 vibrates during the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is valid, and when the vibration device 135 is activated and the effect button 130 is activated. In some cases, the vibration device 115 and the vibration device 135 do not operate and neither the effect button 110 nor the effect button 130 vibrates. In the present embodiment, the notice effect when the effect button 130 is valid is different from the case where the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 are effective, except that the pseudo effect button 95 is displayed in a manner different from that shown in FIG. It is the same as the notice effect of a). In the present embodiment, when the effect button 130 is operated during an effective period in which the operation of the effect button 130 is valid, the vibration device 135 is activated and the effect button 130 vibrates.

  15 (b) to FIG. 15 (e), the effect symbol display device 6 is operated by operating any one of the effect buttons 110, effect buttons 120 and effect buttons 130 by the player. This is an example of a notice effect that suggests whether or not the changing effect symbol displayed on the screen is a big hit. In addition, the display which the character string display part 97 currently displayed on the screen of the production | presentation symbol display apparatus 6 shown to FIG.15 (b) from FIG.15 (e) respond | corresponds to each announcement production | presentation display mode displayed by a announcement production | presentation. This suggests the expected degree of jackpot.

  For example, when one of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is operated according to the effect mode that suggests the operation of the effect button 110 shown in FIG. 15A, the display shifts to the effect display shown in FIG. There is a notice effect to do. As shown in FIG. 15 (b), the effect character 94 “Tatsukichi no Kami of the troubled face” is displayed on the effect symbol of the effect symbol display device 6, which is the first display mode 94 a of the notice effect display mode. The And the display which the character string display part 97 shows is displayed on the right of the production character 94 which consists of the 1st display mode 94a. The display indicated by the character string display portion 97 suggests the degree of expectation corresponding to the first display mode 94a displayed in the notice effect, and is displayed as “Lose !?”. In the present embodiment, when the effect button 110 or the effect button 130 vibrates and the notice effect shown in FIG. 15B is displayed, the changing special symbol is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the notice effect of FIG. 15B is also implemented as one form of the notice effect when the effect button 130 is operated during the effective period of the effect button 130.

  For example, when one of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is operated according to the effect mode that suggests the operation of the effect button 110 shown in FIG. 15A, the display shifts to the effect display shown in FIG. There is a notice effect to do. As shown in FIG. 15 (c), an effect character 94 “ordinary bear's Tatsuyoshi” composed of the second display mode 94 b of the notice effect display is displayed on the effect symbol of the effect symbol display device 6. And the display which the character string display part 97 shows on the right of the production character 94 is displayed. The display indicated by the character string display portion 97 suggests the degree of expectation corresponding to the second display mode 94b displayed in the notice effect, and is displayed as “may be expected!”. When the effect button 110 or the effect button 130 vibrates and the notice effect shown in FIG. 15 (c) is displayed, the expectation that the changing special symbol will be a big hit compared to the case where the effect does not vibrate. high. In the present embodiment, the notice effect of FIG. 15C is implemented as one form of the notice effect when the effect button 130 is operated during the effective period of the effect button 130.

  For example, when one of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is operated in accordance with the effect mode that suggests the operation of the effect button 110 shown in FIG. 15A, the display shifts to the effect display shown in FIG. There is a notice effect to do. As shown in FIG. 15 (d), on the effect symbol of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect character 94 “Tatsuyoshi no Kuma no Smile” is displayed which is composed of the third display mode 94 c of the notice effect display. And the display which the character string display part 97 shows on the right of the production character 94 is displayed. The display indicated by the character string display portion 97 suggests the degree of expectation corresponding to the third display mode 94c displayed in the notice effect, and is displayed as “It may be intense heat !?”. In the case where the effect button 110 or the effect button 130 vibrates and the notice effect shown in FIG. 15D is displayed, the expectation that the changing special symbol is a big hit compared to the case where the effect does not vibrate. high. In the present embodiment, the notice effect of FIG. 15D is also implemented as an aspect of the notice effect when the effect button 130 is operated during the effective period of the effect button 130.

  For example, when any one of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is operated in accordance with the effect mode that suggests the operation of the effect button 110 shown in FIG. 15A, the changing special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol. When there is a notice effect, there is a notice effect that shifts to the effect display shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (e), on the effect symbol of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect character 94 “Tatsuyoshi no Kuma no Real Face” composed of the fourth display mode 94d of the notice effect display is displayed. And the display which the character string display part 97 shows on the right of the production character 94 is displayed. The display indicated by the character string 97 suggests the degree of expectation corresponding to the fourth display mode 94d displayed in the notice effect, and is displayed as “Intense heat !!”. In the present embodiment, there are a case where the effect button 110 or the effect button 130 vibrates and a case where neither the effect button 110 nor the effect button 130 vibrates during the notice effect shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the notice effect of FIG. 15E is also implemented as an aspect of the notice effect when the effect button 130 is operated during the effective period of the effect button 130. In the present embodiment, the fourth display mode 94d shown in FIG. 15 (e) notifies that the changing special symbol is a big hit, and the big hit due to the presence or absence of the vibration of the effect button 110 or the effect button 130 is notified. There is no difference in expectations. In other embodiments, when the effect button 110 or the effect button 130 vibrates and the notice effect shown in FIG. 15 (e) is displayed, the special symbol that is changing is different from the case where the effect is not vibrated. You may comprise so that the expectation degree which becomes a big hit may become high. In addition to the fourth display mode 94d, in at least one of the first display mode 94a, the second display mode 94b, and the third display mode 94c, the effect button 110 or the effect button 130 vibrates and a notice effect is displayed. It may be configured such that the probability of shifting to a probable change state after a big hit game is higher when the special symbol in the change is a big hit, compared to the case where no vibration occurs.

  FIG. 16 is a table showing types of notice effect display modes. The table in FIG. 16 shows the relationship between the type of the notice effect display mode, the expectation that the changing special symbol is a big hit, whether or not the notice effect is executed by operating the effect button 110, and the operating state of the vibration device 115. Showing gender. In the present embodiment, when the effect button 120 is operated in the gaming state where the vibration device 115 is operated when the effect button 110 is operated, effect control that operates the vibration device 135 is executed.

The notice effect display mode of the present embodiment is composed of four types of display modes, which are the first display mode 94a, the second display mode 94b, the third display mode 94c, and the fourth display mode 94d from the left side of the table. ing. Note that even if the notice effect that displays the notice effect display mode executed by operating the effect button 110 is the same notice effect, the vibration device 115 is activated during the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 110 is valid. Depending on whether or not the production button 110 vibrates, the expectation that the changing special symbol is a big hit is different. In the present embodiment, instead of the effect button 110, the effect button 130 is effective for the notice effect that performs the vibration in the table of FIG. 16, and an effect that activates the vibration device 135 when the effect button 130 is operated. Including. In the notice effect of the present embodiment, the vibration device 135 is activated and vibrates whenever it is operated when the effect button 130 is valid. You may not have to
It is to be noted that there is a higher possibility that an effect with a higher expectation level that is a big hit is executed when the effect button 130 is enabled than when the effect button 110 is enabled. In this way, when the pseudo effect button 95 indicating that the effect button 130 is valid is displayed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation before operating the effect button 130.

  When the effect button 110 is operated during the effective period and the first display mode 94a is displayed without the vibration device 115 being activated, the probability that the notice effect is displayed at the time of losing is 40%. The probability displayed at times is 9%. When the effect device 110 is operated during the effective period and the vibration device 115 is activated and the first display mode 94a is displayed, the probability that this notice effect is displayed at the time of losing is 0%. The probability of being displayed is 1%.

  If the second display mode 94b is displayed without operating the vibration device 115 by operating the effect button 110 during the effective period, the probability that this notice effect will be displayed at the time of the loss is 20%. The probability displayed at times is 7%. When the effect device 110 is operated during the effective period and the vibration device 115 is activated and the second display mode 94b is displayed, the probability that the notice effect is displayed at the time of losing is 15%. The probability of being displayed is 13%.

  If the third display mode 94c is displayed without operating the vibration device 115 by operating the effect button 110 during the effective period, the probability that this notice effect will be displayed at the time of losing is 10%. The probability displayed at times is 15%. When the effect button 110 is operated during the effective period and the vibration device 115 is activated and the third display mode 94c is displayed, the probability that this notice effect is displayed at the time of losing is 5%. The probability of being displayed is 15%.

  When the fourth display mode 94d is displayed without operating the vibration device 115 by operating the effect button 110 during the effective period, the probability that this notice effect is displayed at the time of losing is 0%, The probability displayed at times is 20%. When the effect device 110 is operated during the effective period and the vibration device 115 is activated and the fourth display mode 94d is displayed, the probability that the notice effect is displayed at the time of losing is 0%. The probability of being displayed is 20%.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a variable command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. The sub integrated control device 83 periodically executes the variable command reception process of FIG. The variation command reception process of FIG. 17 is a process of controlling the pseudo effect and the supplemental effect based on the variation instruction command received from the main control device 80. The supplementary effect is an effect (notice effect) that suggests whether or not to shift to a specific game state (big hit game state) according to the type of effect.

  After starting the variable command reception process of FIG. 17, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a variable command has been received from the main control device 80 (step S610). When the variable command has not been received (step S610: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 83 ends the variable command reception process of FIG.

  When the variation command has been received (step S610: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 83 extracts the distributed random number from the random number table for selecting the mode of the pseudo effect (step S620). Thereafter, the sub-integrated control device 83 executes an effect mode selection process (step S630) for selecting a mode of the pseudo effect. In the effect mode selection process (step S630), the sub integrated control device 83, according to the value of the change instruction command received from the main control device 80 and the distribution random number extracted from the random number table, A production symbol (pseudo symbol) to be confirmed and displayed is selected. In this embodiment, when the sub integrated control device 83 selects the mode of the pseudo effect, the sub integrated control device 83 selects whether or not the supplemental effect (notice effect) can be executed in the pseudo effect, and executes the supplemental effect. The mode of the supplementary effect is selected by distribution based on the table of FIG.

  After performing the effect mode selection process (step S630), the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether the pseudo effect selected in the effect mode selection process (step S630) is accompanied by a supplemental effect, in other words, operating the effect button 110. It is determined whether or not there is a supplementary effect that is an operation effect based on (step S640). When the pseudo effect selected in the effect mode selection process (step S630) does not accompany the supplemental effect (step S640: “NO”), the sub-integrated control device 83 sets the value “” in the effect button flag Fb for controlling the supplemental effect. “0” is set (step S644).

  When the pseudo effect selected in the effect mode selection process (step S630) is accompanied by a supplementary effect (step S640: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 83 sets the value “1” to the effect button flag Fb for controlling the supplemental effect. Is set (step S642). Thereafter, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the supplementary effect selected in the effect mode selection process (step S630) is accompanied by a vibration effect that vibrates the effect button (step S650). When the supplementary effect selected in the effect mode selection process (step S630) is accompanied by a vibration effect (step S650: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 83 sets the value “1” to the vibration effect flag Fv for controlling the vibration effect. Is set (step S652). When the supplementary effect selected in the effect mode selection process (step S630) does not accompany the vibration effect (step S650: “NO”), the sub-integrated control device 83 sets the value “to” the vibration effect flag Fv for controlling the vibration effect. “0” is set (step S654).

  After setting the vibration effect flag Fv (steps S652 and S654), the sub integrated control device 83 sets a button valid period during which the operation of the effect button 110 is validated in order to execute the supplementary effect (step S660). In the present embodiment, when the operation of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is enabled and the operation of the effect button 130 is disabled, the sub-integrated control device 83 enables the operation of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120. Set the button validity period. On the other hand, when the operations of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 are disabled and the operation of the effect button 130 is enabled, the sub-integrated control device 83 sets a button valid period during which the operation of the effect button 130 is enabled. In the present embodiment, when the operation of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 is enabled, the button effective period during which the operation of the effect button 120 is enabled is the same as the button effective period during which the operation of the effect button 110 is enabled. . In another embodiment, the button valid period may be set individually for each of the effect button 110 and the effect button 120.

  After setting the button valid period (step S660) or setting the value “0” to the effect button flag Fb (step S644), the sub integrated control device 83 sets the standby flag and the demo flag to the value “0”, respectively. Setting is made (step S670). Thereafter, the sub-integrated control device 83 simulates the effect symbol control device 82 by transmitting to the effect symbol control device 82 an instruction signal indicating the mode and the confirmed symbol of the effect effect selected in the effect mode selection process (step S630). An instruction to change the symbol display is given (step S680). Thereafter, the sub integrated control device 83 ends the variable command receiving process of FIG.

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the button effect process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. The sub integrated control device 83 periodically executes the button effect processing of FIGS. 18 and 19. The button effect process of FIGS. 18 and 19 is a process of controlling a supplemental effect based on an operation by the player with respect to any one of the effect buttons 110, the effect button 120, and the effect button 130.

  After starting the button effect process of FIGS. 18 and 19, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the effect button flag Fb is the value “1”, in other words, whether or not to perform the supplemental effect in the pseudo effect. Is determined (step S710). When the effect button flag Fb is not the value “1” but the value “0” (step S710: “NO”), the sub-integrated control device 83 ends the button effect processing of FIGS.

  When the effect button flag Fb is the value “1” (step S710: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 83 accepts an operation by the player at the effect button 110 and the effect button 120 or at the effect button 130. It is determined whether or not it is during the valid period (step S720). If none of the effect buttons is in the effective period (step S720: “NO”), the sub-integrated control device 83 instructs the end of the effective suggestion indicating that the effect button is in the effective period (step S770). In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 instructs the effect symbol control device 82 functioning as a suggesting means to end the effective suggestion by displaying the pseudo effect button 95, the time meter 96, and the effect character 98. After instructing the end of the effective suggestion (step S770), the sub integrated control device 83 sets a value “0” for each of the effect button flag Fb and the vibration effect flag Fv. Thereafter, the sub integrated control device 83 ends the button effect processing of FIGS. 18 and 19.

  When it is during the effective period of the production button (step S720: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not an effective suggestion indicating that the production button is during the effective period is being implemented. (Step S730). When the effective suggestion is not being implemented (step S730: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 83 instructs the start of the effective suggestion (step S740). In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 instructs the execution of the effective suggestion according to the type of the effect button during the effective period. In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 instructs the effect symbol control device 82 to start effective suggestion by displaying the pseudo effect button 95, the time meter 96, and the effect character 98.

  Moving to the explanation of FIG. 19, when the effective suggestion is being implemented (step S730: “YES”) or after instructing the start of the effective suggestion (step S740), the sub integrated control device 83 is in the effective period. It is determined whether or not an operation by the player has been accepted at the effect button 110 that is the first effect button (step S810) In the present embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 is based on the output signal from the button switch 113. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an operation on the effect button 110. If there is an operation on the effect button 110 during the effective period (step S810: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 83 terminates the effective suggestion. 82 is instructed (step S812). Thereafter, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the vibration effect flag Fv is the value “1”, in other words, whether or not to execute the vibration effect accompanying the auxiliary effect (step S814). When the vibration effect flag Fv is “1” (step S814: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 83 is a vibration effect that vibrates the effect button 110 by operating as the first effect control unit. A first vibration effect is instructed (step S816). In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 instructs the first vibration effect by outputting a control signal for operating the vibration device 115 to the vibration device 115. After instructing the first vibration effect (step S816) or when the vibration effect flag Fv is not the value “1” but the value “0” (step S814: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 83 supplements The execution symbol control device 82 is instructed to perform the effect (step S850).

  When the operation of the effect button 110 is not valid, or when there is no operation on the effect button 110 (step S810: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 83 is the effect button that is the second effect button during the effective period. In 120, it is determined whether or not an operation by the player is accepted (step S820). In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the presence / absence of an operation on the effect button 120 based on the output signal from the button switch 123. When there is an operation on the effect button 120 during the effective period (step S820: “YES”), the effect symbol control device 82 is instructed to end the effective suggestion (step S822). Thereafter, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the vibration effect flag Fv is the value “1”, in other words, whether or not to execute the vibration effect associated with the auxiliary effect (step S824). When the vibration effect flag Fv is “1” (step S824: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 83 operates as a second effect control unit, a third effect control unit, and a fourth effect control unit. By doing this, the second vibration effect that is the vibration effect that vibrates the effect button 130 is instructed (step S826). In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 instructs the second vibration effect by outputting a control signal for operating the vibration device 135 to the vibration device 135. After instructing the second vibration effect (step S826) or when the vibration effect flag Fv is not the value “1” but the value “0” (step S824: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 83 supplements The execution symbol control device 82 is instructed to perform the effect (step S850).

  When the operation of the effect button 120 is not valid, or when there is no operation on the effect button 120 (step S820: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 83 is the effect button that is the third effect button during the effective period. In 130, it is determined whether or not an operation by the player is accepted (step S830). In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not there is an operation on the effect button 130 based on the output signal from the button switch 133. When there is an operation on the effect button 130 during the effective period (step S830: “YES”), the effect symbol control device 82 is instructed to end the effective suggestion (step S832). Thereafter, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the vibration effect flag Fv is the value “1”, in other words, whether or not to execute the vibration effect accompanying the auxiliary effect (step S834). When the vibration effect flag Fv is “1” (step S834: “YES”), the sub integrated control device 83 instructs a second vibration effect that is a vibration effect for vibrating the effect button 130 (step S836). In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 instructs the second vibration effect by outputting a control signal for operating the vibration device 135 to the vibration device 135. After instructing the second vibration effect (step S836) or when the vibration effect flag Fv is not the value “1” but the value “0” (step S834: “NO”), the sub integrated control device 83 supplements The execution symbol control device 82 is instructed to perform the effect (step S850).

  Returning to the description of FIG. 18, when the operation of the effect button 130 is not valid or when there is no operation of the effect button 130 (step S <b> 830: “NO”), the sub-integrated control device 83 uses the buttons of FIGS. 18 and 19. The production process ends. Further, after instructing the supplementary effect (step S850), the sub integrated control device 83 sets a value “0” for each of the effect button flag Fb and the vibration effect flag Fv. In the present embodiment, even after the value “0” is set in the vibration effect flag Fv, the sub integrated control device 83 vibrates the effect button 110 or the effect button 130 in a predetermined period. After setting the value “0” for each of the effect button flag Fb and the vibration effect flag Fv, the sub integrated control device 83 ends the button effect processing of FIGS. 18 and 19.

  According to the embodiment described above, in the gaming state in which the first vibration effect can be executed by the vibration device 115 when the effect button 110 is operated (the effect button flag Fb = 1 and the vibration effect flag Fv = 1), When the effect button 120 is operated (step S820 in FIG. 19: “YES”), the second effect control (step S824 in FIG. 19) for executing the second vibration effect by the vibration device 135 is executed. As a result, the first effect control (step S814 in FIG. 19) is triggered by an operation on the effect button 120 at a position that is easier to operate than the effect button 110 using one hand where the player operates the firing handle 64. It can be suggested to the player by the second effect control (step S824 in FIG. 19) that the game state is scheduled to be executed. Therefore, the second effect control (FIG. 19) triggered by an operation on the effect button 120 while reducing the burden on the player who confirms whether or not the first effect control (step S814 in FIG. 19) is executed. In step S824), a new interest can be provided to the player.

  Further, the effect button 120 is provided at a position where the player can operate while holding the firing handle 64 with one hand holding the firing handle 64. Thereby, since the player can operate the effect button 120 while holding the launch handle 64, the burden on the player who operates the effect button 120 can be reduced.

  The effect button 120 is provided on the firing handle 64. Thereby, since the player can operate the effect button 120 while holding the launch handle 64, the burden on the player who operates the effect button 120 can be reduced.

  Further, as the second effect control (step S824 in FIG. 19), the vibration of the effect button 130 by the vibration device 135 can be used. Further, in the second effect control (step S824 in FIG. 19), the vibration by the vibration device 115 is used by using the vibration by the vibration device 135 located closer to the effect button 120 than the vibration device 115. Compared to the effect button 120, it is possible to vibrate easily. As a result, it is possible to make the player recognize the second effect control (step S824 in FIG. 19) effectively.

  Further, in the second effect control (step S824 in FIG. 19), by using the vibration by the vibration device 135 that vibrates the effect button 130 having a relatively large surface area, the vibration by the vibration device 115 is used. In comparison, the effect button 120 can be vibrated easily. As a result, it is possible to make the player recognize the second effect control (step S824 in FIG. 19) effectively.

  In addition, the game state in which the first effect control (step S814 in FIG. 19) is scheduled to be executed in response to an operation on the effect button 120 during the effective period during the display of the pseudo effect is second. Can be suggested to the player by the production control (step S824 in FIG. 19).

  The technology disclosed in this specification is not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, and can be realized with various configurations without departing from the spirit of the technology. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, those corresponding to the technical features in each embodiment described in the summary of the invention solve part or all of the above-described problems. Therefore, in order to achieve part or all of the above-described effects, replacement and combination can be appropriately performed. Further, technical features that are not described as essential in the present specification can be deleted as appropriate.

  The second effect control (step S824 in FIG. 19) is not limited to an effect in which the effect button 130 is vibrated by the vibration device 135, and is an effect that activates another vibration device different from the vibration device 115 and the effect button 130. Alternatively, it may be an effect of operating a light emitting device that emits light recognizable by the player (for example, various LEDs, lamp 26, frame side decoration lamp 65, etc.), or a movable part that can be recognized by the player. It may be an effect that activates a drive device that drives. In this case, the pachinko machine 50 may not include the effect button 130 and the vibration device 135.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effective period of the effect button is set to the early stage of the pseudo effect, but in other embodiments, it may be set to the middle stage of the pseudo effect, or may be set to the end stage of the pseudo effect (big hit or lose) May be set at a timing indicating In this case, in the pseudo effect indicating the big hit, it may be suggested that it is a big hit by a special display as a supplementary effect, or a movable part (movable accessory) that moves recognizable by the player may be activated.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board 2a ... Guide rail 3 ... Game area 4 ... Game nail 5 ... Center case 6 ... Production symbol display device 7 ... Normal symbol display device 8 ... Normal symbol hold number display device 9 ... 1st special symbol display device 10 ... 2nd special symbol display device 11 ... 1st start port 11a ... 1st start port switch 12 ... 2nd start port 12a ... 2nd start port switch 12b ... Normal electric service solenoid 14 ... Big prize opening 14a ... Count switch 14b ... Large Prize winning solenoid 17 ... Normal symbol operation gate 17a ... Normal symbol operation switch 18 ... First special symbol hold number display device 19 ... Second special symbol hold number display device 20 ... Payout motor 21 ... Payout switch 22 ... Full switch 23 ... Switch 24 ... CR unit terminal board 25 ... Checkout display board 26 ... Lamp 28 ... Touch switch 29 ... Launch stop switch 30 ... Launch Motor 31 ... 1st left winning opening 32 ... 2nd left winning opening 33 ... 3rd left winning opening 34 ... 4th left winning opening 35 ... Glass frame opening switch 36 ... Inner frame opening switch 50 ... Pachinko machine 51 ... Outer frame 52 ... Front frame 53 ... Hinge 55 ... Upper plate 57 ... Lending button 59 ... Balance indicator 61 ... Plate glass 63 ... Lower plate 64 ... Launch handle 65 ... Frame side decorative lamp 66 ... Speaker 70 ... Inner frame 71 ... Ball tank 72 ... Tank Rail 73 ... Discharge device 78 ... External connection terminal 80 ... Main control device 81 ... Discharge control device 82 ... Production symbol control device 83 ... Sub-integrated control device 84 ... Launch control device 85 ... Power supply board 87 ... Production relay terminal board 90 ... Symbol Display device relay terminal board 91 ... Left effect symbol 92 ... Middle effect symbol 93 ... Right effect symbol 94 ... Effect character 94a ... First display mode 94b ... Second display mode 94c ... 3 display mode 94d ... 4th display mode 95 ... pseudo effect button 96 ... time meter 97 ... character string display part 98 ... effect character 110 ... effect button 111 ... operation surface 113 ... button switch 115 ... vibration device 120 ... effect button 123 ... Button switch 130 ... Production button 133 ... Button switch 135 ... Vibration device 900 ... Hall computer

Claims (7)

A launch handle configured to be operable by a player to launch a game ball; and
A first operation input unit provided at a position away from the firing handle and receiving an input by the player's operation;
A first vibration device provided in the first operation input unit and configured to vibrate the first operation input unit;
When the first operation input unit is operated according to the gaming state in the ball game machine, the first effect control is performed to vibrate the first operation input unit by the first vibration device. A ball game machine comprising: a first production control unit;
A second operation input unit provided at a position closer to the firing handle than the first operation input unit, and accepting an input by the player's operation;
Production means different from the first vibrating device, configured to be able to perform the production recognizable by the player,
When the second operation input unit is operated in the gaming state in which the first effect control can be executed if the first operation input unit is operated, the effect is executed by the effect means. And a second effect control unit that executes the second effect control.   2. The bullet according to claim 1, wherein the second operation input unit is provided at a position where the player can operate while holding the firing handle with one hand holding the firing handle. Ball game machine.   The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second operation input unit is provided in the firing handle. It is a bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The production means is
A second vibration device different from the first vibration device that vibrates recognizable by the player as the effect;
A light-emitting device that emits light recognizable by the player as the effect;
A bullet ball game machine comprising at least one of a drive device that drives a movable part that is recognizable by the player as the effect. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising:
A third operation input unit provided at a position closer to at least one of the second operation input unit and the firing handle than the first operation input unit, and accepts an input by the player's operation;
A third vibration device provided in the third operation input unit and configured to vibrate the third operation input unit;
When the third operation input unit is operated according to the gaming state in the ball game machine, the third effect control is performed to vibrate the third operation input unit by the third vibration device. A third production control unit,
The rendering means is the third vibrating device,
When the second operation input unit is operated in the gaming state in which the first effect control unit can be executed if the first operation input unit is operated, A bullet ball game machine, wherein the third effect control is executed as the second effect control. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising:
A fourth operation input unit having a larger surface area than the first operation input unit and the second operation input unit, and receiving an input by the player's operation;
A fourth vibration device provided in the fourth operation input unit and configured to vibrate the fourth operation input unit;
When the fourth operation input unit is operated according to the gaming state in the ball game machine, the fourth effect control is performed to vibrate the fourth operation input unit by the fourth vibration device. A fourth production control unit,
The rendering means is the fourth vibrating device,
When the second operation input unit is operated in the gaming state in which the first effect control unit can be executed if the first operation input unit is operated, A bullet ball game machine, wherein the fourth effect control is executed as the second effect control. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising:
A game board having a start opening capable of entering the game ball;
Specific game determination means for determining whether or not to shift from a normal game state to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player based on the game ball entering the start opening;
A special symbol display unit for displaying a special symbol indicating a determination result by the specific game determination unit;
An effect display unit for displaying a pseudo effect according to the determination result by the specific game determination means;
When at least one of the first operation input unit and the second operation input unit is operated during a predetermined period during display of the pseudo effect by the effect display unit, a supplementary effect corresponding to the pseudo effect is displayed. Supplementary directing means,
Suggesting means for recognizing by the player that the player is in the predetermined period,
The first effect control unit executes the first effect control when the first operation input unit is operated during the predetermined period during display of the pseudo effect. Machine.

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