JP2018102467A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of new performance using a plurality of pieces of operation means and a plurality of movable accessories.SOLUTION: When a first performance button 67 is operated in accordance with notification promoting operation of the first performance button 67 during symbol variation, jackpot expectation degree of symbol variation is small in the case that neither movable accessory moves, the jackpot expectation degree is relatively middle in the case that a sword accessory 41 moves, and jackpot is determined in the case that a shield accessory 101 moves. Also, when a second performance button 68 is operated in accordance with notification promoting operation of a second performance button 68 during symbol variation, the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation is small in the case that neither movable accessory moves, the jackpot expectation degree is relatively middle in the case that the shield accessory 101 moves, and the jackpot is established in the case that the sword accessory 41 moves.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine equipped with operation means operable by a player.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, a game ball is launched by the player operating the launch handle, and the launch power is changed by changing the amount of rotation of the launch handle, aiming for a prize opening provided in the game area. Fire a ball. When the launched game ball enters the start opening, a random number value is extracted, and if the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, the symbol indicating the big hit is confirmed and displayed after the start of special symbol fluctuation. After that, the big hit game where the big prize opening opens will be started. Special symbols are displayed small in the corners of the game area, and the pseudo effects of the special symbols are displayed on the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game area, so that the player can respond to the lottery results in the pseudo effects. Giving a sense of expectation.

  In addition, by providing operation means such as an effect button that can be operated by the player, the player can operate the operation means to change the display contents of the pseudo effect, or by operating the movable movable for the effect. There are also many gaming machines that produce effects that make it seem that they could influence the lottery results. Since the actual lottery result has already been determined when the operation means is operated (when the pseudo-effect is performed), the player's operation means operation does not affect the lottery result.

  In addition, recently, as described in Patent Document 1, there is a gaming machine that aims to diversify the game by providing a plurality of operation means having different operation contents, and to further enhance the interest. <Patent Document 1>.

JP 2014-004384 A

  As in Patent Document 1, when the player is prompted to operate the first effect button or the second effect button during the change of the symbol, and the player performs the button operation accordingly, the effect is generated according to the expected degree of jackpot of the change in the symbol. There is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation by operating the movable body. However, when any of the first and second effect buttons is operated, the type of movable body to be operated is fixed and there is a problem that the gameability is lacking.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a ball game machine capable of performing a new effect using a plurality of operation means and a plurality of movable accessories.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Based on the random numbers extracted due to the game balls entering the predetermined entrance provided in the game area, whether or not to generate a big hit game advantageous to the player is displayed, and the lottery result is displayed. A ball game machine that is derived and displayed on a device,
A first operating means operable by a player;
Second operating means different from the first operating means;
As a movable object for production, it comprises a first movable object and a second movable object,
When a specific reach variation effect is performed on the display device, there is a case where an operation of the first effect button is prompted at a predetermined stage and an operation of the second effect button is prompted.
When the operation of the first effect button is prompted and the first effect button is operated, the first movable object moves in the case of winning,
When the operation of the second effect button is prompted and the second effect button is operated, the second movable object moves in the case of winning.

  The predetermined entrance may be a so-called start entrance or a passage entrance without a prize ball. The random number extracted due to the entrance to a predetermined entrance is not only a random number for determining whether or not to cause a big hit, but also a lottery result of the random number for determining the big hit. Any random number may be used as long as it is used to determine the type of jackpot symbol to be displayed in the case of a jackpot. For example, a jackpot symbol determining random number, a small hit symbol determining random number, or a variation pattern determining random number may be used. It should be noted that other random numbers may be extracted. The random number extraction time is not limited to the time when the game ball enters the start opening, but may be the time when the correctness determination is performed immediately before the start of symbol variation.

  The first operation notification and the second operation notification are preferably implemented by displaying a display mode that prompts the operation on the display device that is always watched by the player. It may be a notification that prompts the operation of the operation means by emitting light or vibrating, or a notification that prompts the operation by specifying the operation means by the type of sound effect may be implemented. Moreover, you may implement combining them.

  “When the operation of the first effect button is prompted and the first effect button is operated, the first movable object is movable when winning,” and only the first movable object may be movable. In addition to the first movable object, another movable object (for example, the second movable object) may be movable. In addition, “when the second effect button is prompted to operate and the second effect button is operated, the second movable object moves when winning” means that only the second movable object is movable. In addition to the second movable object, another movable object (for example, the first movable object) may be movable.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of the first aspect, the kind of movable object that is movable when operated is different due to the difference in the effect button that is prompted to operate during the reach effect, so that the performance output can be increased.

Front view of pachinko gaming machine 50 in the first embodiment Front view of game board 1 Back view of pachinko machine 50 FIG. 1 showing the movable state of the movable accessory FIG. 2 showing the movable state of the movable accessory Chart 1 showing the degree of expectation for jackpots suggested by the type of movable accessory that can be moved when each production button is operated Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 50 in the first embodiment The flowchart which shows the main routine which the main controller 80 performs Flowchart showing start winning process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 1 showing the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 2 showing the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 3 showing the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 The flowchart which shows the change instruction command reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs The flowchart which shows the operation notification standby process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs The flowchart which shows the operation alerting | reporting execution process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs Timing chart showing the difference in notification time for each operation means in the first embodiment Display example 1 of the production symbol display device 6 Display example 2 of the effect symbol display device 6 in the first embodiment Display example 3 of the effect symbol display device 6 in the first embodiment Chart 2 showing the degree of jackpot expectation suggested by the type of movable accessory that can be moved when each production button is operated The figure which shows the normal state of the lever 100 in Example 2. FIG. The figure which shows the operation completion state of the lever 100 in Example 2. FIG. Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 50 in the second embodiment Timing chart showing the difference in notification time for each operation means in the second embodiment Display example of effect symbol display device 6 in embodiment 2

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and can take various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention, and the contents described in the respective examples are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 50, which is a kind of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the 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 game sounds generated from the pachinko gaming machine 50 are 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 launching handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launching device (not shown) is operated by rotating the firing handle 64 in the clockwise direction. Is fired toward the game board 1.

  A first effect button 67 (corresponding to the first operating means of the present invention) that can be operated by the player is provided in the upper center of the upper plate 55, and the player can similarly operate the left side of the lower plate 63. The second effect button 68 (corresponding to the second operation means of the present invention) is provided. The first effect button 67 and the second effect button 68 are both devices that push a round protrusion with a finger. Although the sizes are different, there is no difference in operation itself.

  The pachinko gaming machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing the prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 50. The pachinko gaming machine 50 includes a lending button 57 and a settlement button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, 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 laid 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 includes a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window or the like on which the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (corresponding to the display device of the present invention) can be faced. A first start port 11 and a second start port 12 are disposed below the center case 5, and a 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 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device. 19 and a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 each including a 7-segment display device are arranged. As described above, the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 are arranged at places where it is difficult to visually recognize, so that the player can display the effect symbol display device arranged almost at the center of the game area 3. The game progresses while confirming the result of the success / failure with the contents of the effect displayed in FIG. Note that the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to shift to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends according to the type of jackpot symbol.

  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. Note that 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 always change.

  In addition, two types of movable accessories are arranged in the center case 5, and the result is suggested according to the determination result of the special symbol and the operation of the first effect button 67 and the second effect button 68 by the player. The production is performed. The specific types of movable objects and their locations are the shield object 101 (corresponding to the first movable object of the present invention) in a position that is completely hidden on the left side of the window frame, and the sword on the right side of the window frame. An accessory 41 (corresponding to the second movable object of the present invention) is provided. In addition, even when the power is turned on, these movable hands are moved according to the situation at the time of turning on the power to check whether or not they can be moved normally. The movable contents of each movable accessory will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 50, and an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. 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, if there is a winning game ball at the winning slot on the game board 1, a predetermined number of gaming 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 gaming 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 84, 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 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is not shown, but the launch control device 84 is provided below 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 game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (the frame side (front frame). 52, a terminal for outputting a signal output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer). In this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to.

  Next, the movable contents of each movable accessory will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. 4 shows a state in which the shield object 101 is most moved from the normal storage state (initial position in FIG. 2), and FIG. 5 shows a state in which the sword accessory 41 is in the normal storage state (initial position in FIGS. 2 and 4). ) Shows the most movable state. Whichever movable accessory moves, it appears so as to be covered in front of the effect symbol display device 6, so that the player has a great impact. Further, even when the two movable combinations move most greatly at the same time, the movable combinations do not interfere with each other.

  The chart shown in FIG. 6 shows the degree of jackpot expectation suggested when the movable accessory moves according to the operation of each effect button. Specifically, when the first effect button 67 is operated in response to a notification that prompts the user to operate the first effect button 67 while the symbol is changing, the expectation degree of jackpot of the symbol change is determined if neither movable accessory is movable. Is relatively small, when only the shield object 101 is movable, the expectation of jackpot is compared, and when only the sword actor 41 is movable, the expectation of jackpot is smaller, the shield object 101 and the sword When both of the actors 41 are activated, the big hit expectation degree becomes large compared. The contents when the second effect button 68 is operated in response to a notification that prompts the user to operate the second effect button 68 while the symbols are changing are configured to change the expectation when each movable accessory individually moves. Yes. In the present embodiment, when an effect button different from the effect button that is prompted to operate is operated, any movable accessory is configured not to move, but may operate with a predetermined probability. For example, when both movable objects move, a configuration that suggests a big hit decision may be adopted.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 50, and is configured around the main controller 80 as shown. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, 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 gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning game Detection signals such as a left winning port switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the mouth 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are 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. The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol hold. The lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  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 the figure) 12b. The opening and closing of the second start port 12 is controlled. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and management signals such as symbol fluctuations and jackpots (also called special games) are output from the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall management computer. .

  The payout control device 81 operates 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 main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 are capable of bidirectional communication.

  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.

  Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. 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 control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into 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 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device converts the data for the lamp control. Based on the operation of the lamp driver, various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled.

  In addition, a first effect button switch 67 a and a second effect button switch 68 a are connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the first effect button 67 or the second effect button 68. The signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. The sub-integrated control device 83 further includes a first sword accessory motor 41a, a second sword accessory motor 41b, a shield accessory motor 101a, a sword accessory sensor 41c, The shield object sensor 101b is connected, and each motor is driven according to the detection result of each effect button to perform an effect operation.

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. 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 S200 to S270 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S280 that is repeatedly executed as long as time permits 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 the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S200). 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.

  If S200 is negative, that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S200: no), an 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 (S205), and the rest process (initial random number update process (S280)) is performed.

  When an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (S200: yes), initial value random number update processing (S210), big hit determination random number update processing (S215), big hit symbol determination random number 1 update processing (S220), big hit symbol determination Random number 2 update processing (S225), small hit symbol determination random number update processing (S230), hit determination random number update processing (S235), reach determination random number update processing (S240), lost symbol determination random number update processing (S245) ), Random number update processing for determining a variation pattern (S250) is performed.

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S255), winning to the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, winning to the large winning port 14, winning from the general winning ports 31 to 34, and to the gate 17 for normal symbol operation. And the input process of each switch provided in the pachinko gaming machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 is executed.

  Subsequently, an output determination (S260), an output process such as an image output process (S265), a fraud monitoring process (S270) are performed, and an initial random number is updated within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process (S280) is looped.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S255) shown in FIG. 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 passes through the memory and normal symbol start gate 17 will be described as the normal diagram reserved memory.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S400). If the determination is affirmative (S400: yes), it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number already stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit number (four in this embodiment) (S405). If the determination is affirmative (S405: yes), random numbers such as success / failure random numbers (random numbers for determining big hits, random numbers for determining big hit symbols 1, 2, random numbers for determining small hits, random numbers for determining reach, random numbers for determining lost symbols , A random number for determining a variation pattern) is extracted, stored as a first reserved memory in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main controller 80, and 1 is added to a first reserved memory counter indicating the number of first reserved memories (S410).

  Subsequent to S410, the prefetch determination of the stored first hold storage is performed (S415). 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 it is the big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is checked. If the big hit determination is lost, check whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit value, check the type of the small hit symbol. If it is a loss that is neither big hit nor small hit, it is confirmed whether or not the player can expect a big hit.

  Note that the prefetch determination processing of the present embodiment is performed after the extracted random number hold storage processing (S410). At this time, a configuration may be used in which the prefetch determination is performed by looking at the random value stored in the reserved storage area, or a configuration may be used in which the read ahead determination is performed by looking at the random value stored in another storage area for the prefetch determination separately from the reserved storage. . Further, the random number value acquired at the time of winning the start opening may be subjected to the prefetch determination process as it is without being stored and stored in the hold storage area, or may be stored in the hold storage area after the prefetch determination process. In any processing method, it is possible to know the determination result of the success / failure determination in advance.

  Subsequently, a first prefetch determination command is generated based on the prefetch determination result of S415 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S420), and the first hold memory counter value added in S410 is indicated. The number instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S425). In this embodiment, the first prefetch determination command and the first hold number instruction command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as separate commands. However, the contents of these two commands are generated into one command and the sub command is generated. A configuration for transmitting to the integrated control device 83 is also conceivable.

  Following the processing of S425 or the negative determinations of S400 and S405 (S400: no, S405: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected a game ball (S430). If a negative determination is made (S430: no), the process proceeds to S460. If an affirmative determination is made (S430: 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 number (= 4). (S435). If a negative determination is made (S435: no), the process proceeds to S460, and if an affirmative determination is made (S435: yes), various random values such as success / failure random numbers (random numbers for determining big hits, random numbers for determining big hit symbols 1, 2, for determining small hits symbols) Random numbers, reach determination random numbers, lost symbol determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers) are extracted and stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main controller 80 as second reserved memory. 1 is added to the second hold storage counter indicating the number (S440), and the pre-read determination of the second hold storage is performed in the same manner as S415 (S445).

  Subsequently, based on the determination result of S445, a second prefetch determination command is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S450), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S440. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S455), and the process proceeds to S460.

  In S460, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S460). If a negative determination is made (S460: no), the process returns to a return. If an affirmative determination is made (S460: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit number (= 4) ( S465). If the determination is negative (S465: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S465: yes), the extracted winning determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as general-purpose storage, and the general-purpose storage is stored. 1 is added to the general-purpose reserved memory counter (S470), and a general-purpose reserved memory number instruction command indicating the value of the added general-purpose reserved memory counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S475), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, the instruction signal for changing the number of reserved memory symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. Is transmitted to the production 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.

  Next, the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process is a process of selecting the first special symbol or the determined symbol of the second special symbol and the variable display time according to the determination of whether or not the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are appropriate.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being played (S500). If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the process returns. If it is not a big hit game (S500: no), it is determined whether the first or second special figure is changing (S505). If not changing (S505: no), the first or second special figure is determined. Is determined (S510). If not (S510: no), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S515), and if it is a negative determination (S515: no). ), It is determined whether or not there is a first reserved memory (S520), and if it is a negative determination (S520: no), the process returns. If S515 or S520 is affirmative (S515: yes, S520: yes), the process proceeds to S525. According to the determination order of S515 and S520, the second reservation storage preferentially determines whether or not it is correct.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S525). The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the fluctuation time of the special figure and the usual figure is shortened, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second start port 12 is extended more than usual. When the value is 0, the main controller 80 determines that the time is short (open extension). If S525 is negative, that is, if the time is short (open extended) state (S525: no), the processing in the short time (open extended) state is performed, but in the high-probability gaming state, the variation pattern table for selecting the variation pattern described above. However, the description is omitted because only the contents of (1) are different (the change time is short) and there is no difference from the prior art.

  If S525 is affirmative (S525: yes), the shift processing of the first or second reserved memory to be determined is performed (S530). As a result, the oldest first or second reserved memory is determined as a result of the determination, and 1 is subtracted from the first or second reserved memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories.

  In the subsequent jackpot determination random number comparison process (S535), the determination is made by comparing the jackpot determination random number value in the reserved storage that is the target of the determination with a 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 subsequent S540, it is determined whether or not the result of S535 is a big hit (same as the determination value). If it is affirmation determination (S540: yes), a symbol mode setting process will be performed (S545). In the symbol mode setting process, the symbol mode for determining the contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game is set based on the first or second reserved memory big hit symbol determining random number 1 to be determined.

  Subsequently, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 (S550). This is a process of determining a jackpot symbol to be determined and displayed from among the symbol groups set for each type of symbol mode in order to notify the jackpot game type determined by the symbol mode setting by the jackpot symbol.

  Next, a mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S545 (S555). The mode buffer is a device for storing the contents of the game 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 for setting the game state (a probabilistic change flag and a time reduction flag for setting the game state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer is configured to store specific game contents (activities of the probability changing function and release extension function (time reduction function) and the number of operations thereof), and store values corresponding to the specific game contents. .

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S545, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S560), and the random number for determining the reach and the variation pattern of the reserved memory subject to 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 (S565). .

  Next, information on the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as a variation instruction command (S570). On the basis of 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 is based on the information on the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern of the first or second special symbol. The effect change display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the first or second special figure is started. 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 S540 is negative, that is, loses (S540: no), it is determined whether the result of the comparison processing in S535 is a small hit (S575), and if a positive determination (S575: yes), a small hit symbol is selected ( S580) Subsequently, a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S560), a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S565), and a variation instruction command serving as information on the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is sub- The data is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S570). 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 corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. The variation display of the effected design is started. 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 S575 is negative (S575: no), a lost symbol is selected (S585), then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S565), and a variation instruction command that becomes information on the symbol and variation pattern regarding the loss. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S570). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. Starts pseudo-variation display. 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.

  Next, if S505 is affirmative, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S505: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 11 and the special symbol change time (based on the change pattern selected in S565) has elapsed. Whether or not (S600). If the determination is affirmative (S600: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled, and the confirmed symbol selected in S550, S580 or S585. Is fixedly displayed (S605). The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the confirmation command transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pre-selected pseudo symbol to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 responds to the signal by the effect symbol display device. 6 is controlled and the pseudo-design is displayed. As a result, the start and end of the fluctuation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol are the same timing (synchronized).

  Although the present embodiment has been described as a configuration in which a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, the confirmation command is not provided, and the pseudo symbol variation effect and the confirmation display are performed in accordance with the variation time specified by the variation instruction command. The number of commands can be suppressed.

  Subsequent to S605, it is determined whether the first or second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S610). If the determination is affirmative (S610: yes), display setting processing for a confirmed symbol (display with a confirmed symbol) (S615), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S620). If the determination is affirmative (S620: yes), 0 is set to the probability variation flag (S625). Following the negative determination of S625 or S620 (S620: no), it is determined whether or not the hour / hour flag is 1, and if the determination is affirmative (S630: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 (S635).

  Subsequent to the negative determination of S635 or S630 (S630: no), the condition device operation start processing (S640) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start processing (S645) are performed, and the hit start effect instruction command is sub-integrated. The data is transmitted to the control device 83 (S650). In the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80 thereafter, a round effect start instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 at the end of each round, and a round effect end instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 at the end of each round. The big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 even at the end.

  On the other hand, if S610 is negative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S610: no), a confirmed symbol display setting process (setting of the time to be displayed in the confirmed symbol) is performed (S660), and the probability variation flag is set. 1 is determined (S665). If the determination is affirmative (S665: yes), the probability variation counter is decremented (S670), whether the probability variation counter is 0 (S675), and if the determination is affirmative (S675: yes), The probability variation flag is set to 0 (S680).

  If S680 or S665 or S675 is negative (S665: no, S675: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S685). If it is affirmative (S685: yes), the time reduction counter is decremented (S690). Then, it is determined whether or not the hour / hour counter is 0 (S695). If the determination is affirmative (S695: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 (S700). From S665 to S700, every time the special symbol performs a definite display according to the determination of success / failure, the probability variation count that regulates the high-probability gaming state and the short-time state and the short-time counter are counted, and these counters reach a predetermined value. The high probability state and the short time state end.

  Subsequently, if S700 or S685, S695 is a negative determination (S685: no, S695: no), it is determined whether the special symbol displayed and confirmed is a small hit symbol (S705), and if it is a positive determination (S705: yes). ), A process for starting the operation of the small hit game is performed (S710). Following the negative determination (S705: no) in S650, S710, or S705, a state designation command indicating a gaming state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S655), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 10, if S510 is affirmative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S510: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 12 to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has passed (S750). (S750: no) Return and if the determination is affirmative (S750: yes), as the confirmed symbol display end process (S755), the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to confirm the special symbol. The display is terminated, an instruction is given to the sub integrated control device 83 to terminate the fixed display of the pseudo symbol, and the process returns.

  In this embodiment, a command (state designation command) for designating a gaming state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the end of each special symbol change (at the time of final display). The state designation command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the time of the determination of the validity (at the start of the special figure change), whereby the state instruction command at the start and end of the change in the single determination process. May be transmitted twice.

  Next, the change instruction command receiving process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether a change instruction command has been received (S800). If the determination is negative (S800: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S805), and is decremented from the reserved storage number counter included in the sub integrated control device 83 (S810). Based on the content of the change instruction command and the distribution random number extracted in S805, a process of selecting one effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 from among a plurality of effect modes included in the sub-integrated control device 83. Perform (S815).

  When an effect that activates the first effect button 67 or the second effect button 68 (operation means) is selected in the effect mode selection process of S815, that is, the first effect button 67 or the second effect during the symbol variation. When an effect that prompts the operation of the button 68 is performed, and an effect that moves the movable accessory is selected according to the expected degree of jackpot of the change when the operation according to the instruction is performed, an operation means that prompts the operation (first effect) The type of button 67 or the second effect button 68), the time of notification for prompting the operation, and the movement indicating the expected degree of the change, which is performed when the operation means is operated as instructed according to the notification. The type of movable accessory to be performed is also selected at the same time.

  In addition, when a change that becomes a big hit is performed, there is a higher probability that an effect mode that uses the first effect button 67 is selected, and even when an effect mode that uses the first effect button 67 is selected even in the case of a loss. Is an effect with a high degree of expectation for jackpots (a configuration in which the degree of expectation for jackpots differs depending on which operating means is to be performed (which notification is urged to be operated)).

  Following S815, it is determined whether the effect mode selected in S815 is an operation means effect (S820). If the determination is affirmative (S820: yes), a notification setting process is performed (S825), and an operation notification standby flag is set. Is set to 1 (S830). In the notification setting process of S825, the timer is set until the operation means becomes valid according to the selected operation means (depending on whether the first effect button 67 or the second effect button 68 is selected). Is called. The operation notification standby flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, the operation notification standby flag indicates that the operation notification standby flag is in a standby state until notification for prompting the operation of the first effect button 67 or the second effect button 68 is performed. If the value is 0, the sub integrated control device 83 determines that it is not in the standby state. Subsequent to the negative determination in S830 or S820 (S820: no), a pseudo symbol variation instruction is given to the effect symbol control measure 82 (S835), and the process returns.

  Next, the operation notification standby process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the operation notification standby flag is 1 (S850). If the determination is affirmative (S850: yes), the standby timer set in S825 is updated (S855). If the determination is negative (S860), if the determination is negative (S860: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S860: yes), the effect design control device 82 provides the first effect button 67 described later on the effect symbol display device 6 or the second effect button 67. An instruction to display an operation prompting the operation of the effect button 68 is performed (S865), an execution timer for restricting the notification time according to the instructed selection means is set, and an operation notification execution flag is set to 1 (S870). The notification waiting flag is set to 0 (S875) and the process returns. The operation notification execution flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it indicates that the notification that prompts the operation of the first effect button 67 or the second effect button 68 is being executed. The sub integrated control device 83 determines that the notification is not being executed.

  Next, operation notification execution processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the operation notification execution flag is 1 (S900). If the determination is negative (S900: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), the execution timer set in S870 is updated. (S905), it is determined whether or not the execution timer is a predetermined value (S910). If the determination is negative, that is, before the operation notification period ends (S910: no), the operation of the operation means selected in S815 is detected. Whether or not (S915).

  In the present embodiment, when the operation means that is not selected in S815 is operated, no processing is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a buzzer sound indicating that it is wrong is generated. You may give the instruction | indication which displays on the production | presentation symbol display apparatus 6 the production | generation aspect which outputs and prompts to operate the correct operation means. Further, when the wrong operation means (the operation means not prompted to operate) is operated, the operation valid period of the correct operation means (the operation means selected in S815) may be ended. As a result, since the operation of the operation means that should be operated originally becomes invalid when the operation is mistaken, the game can be played with a sense of tension.

  If S915 is negative (S915: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S915: yes), the shield object 101, the sword object 41, or both of them that indicate the expected degree of the change selected in S815 is movable. A process of moving the accessory is performed (S920). If the determination in S910 is affirmative, that is, the operation notification period has ended (S910: yes), an instruction to end the display of the operation notification mode is given to the effect symbol control measure 82 (S925), and following S925 or S920, The operation notification execution flag is set to 0 (S930), and the process returns.

  Next, using the timing chart shown in FIG. 16, different notification execution timings that prompt the operation of the first effect button 67 and the second effect button 68 in the first embodiment will be described. The timing chart of FIG. 16 shows the first operation notification execution period (the first effect button 67 of the first effect button 67) that is performed after the symbol starts changing until the operation effective period of the first effect button 67 or the second effect button 68 ends. The timing for starting the notification for prompting the operation and the notification time are shown) and the second operation notification execution period (the timing for starting the notification for prompting the operation of the second effect button 68 and the notification time are shown). Note that the operation notification ends when the operation according to the operation notification is performed.

  When the first effect button 67 or the second effect button 68 is used to perform the first operation notification that prompts the operation of the first effect button 67 when the symbol variation for performing the operation means effect using the second effect button 68 is started, The first operation notification is started earlier (A <B) than when the second operation notification for prompting the operation is performed.

  As described with reference to FIG. 1, the first effect button 67 is arranged on the upper plate, and the distance to move the operating hand is longer than the second effect button 68 arranged on the lower plate. Thus, the time from the confirmation of the notification that prompts the user to operate the first effect button 67 to the actual operation of the first effect button 67 is the second time after the notification that prompts the user to operate the second effect button 68 is confirmed. Since more time than the time until the operation of the effect button 68 is required, the notification end time is the same as the notification end time for prompting the operation of the second effect button 68, and the first effect button 67. Compared to the notification that prompts the operation of, is started earlier. Thereby, the implementation period is different between the first operation notification execution time and the second operation notification execution time.

  The expectation of a big hit is higher when the first effect button 67, which is a heavy burden on the player, is selected than when the second effect button 68 is selected, and when it is actually operated, the shield object 101 and the sword The rate at which both of the objects 41 are movable is increasing (the effect of high expectation of jackpot is performed even in case of losing).

  In the present embodiment, the notification start timing is changed and the notification end timing is described with the same configuration. However, the end timing may be changed in consideration of the time required for the operation. For example, when an operation is about to be completed, if the time required for the operation is taken into consideration and the effective period is considered to have expired when it is possible to operate from now on, the notification will be preceded. By ending the process, the player is not dissatisfied (there is no direct response to the operation).

  Also, a configuration is possible in which both the operation notification start timings are the same and the end timings are different. In this case, since the start timing of the notification is the same, there is no fear of reading the development of the effect such as “the second operation notification is confirmed because it was not displayed at this timing” in the progress of the effect. In this case, the notification end timing may be varied according to the time required for the operation.

  It is also conceivable to change not only the notification time but also the actual operation effective period itself. By setting an effective time in consideration of the time required for the operation and performing an operation notification in accordance with the effective time, it is possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction that one of the operable time is short. Moreover, you may implement combining these.

  Next, an effect display example displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a display example showing the screen configuration when the pseudo symbol is normally changed. In this case, the center of the screen becomes a pseudo symbol display area, and the pseudo symbols in the left and right are scrolled in the vertical direction from top to bottom in response to the variation of the first special diagram or the second special diagram. The lower left of the screen is the first reserved symbol display area, and the lower right is the second reserved symbol display area, and the reserved symbols are displayed in the respective areas according to the number of reserved memories.

  (2) a in FIG. 18 is a display example showing a first operation notification that prompts the user to operate the first effect button 67. In this case, the pseudo-symbol display area is reduced and moved to the upper right of the screen, and a character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) is displayed below it, suggesting the jackpot expectation of the symbol that is changing depending on the expression.

  The center of the screen vacated by the reduction and movement of the pseudo symbol display area becomes the first operation notification display area, and a schematic diagram of the first effect button 67 and a downward arrow that prompts the button to be pressed down are displayed. In addition, an operation effective period display area is arranged below the first operation notification display area so as to notify the remaining time of the operation effective period. In the display example, as the remaining time decreases, the filled portion of the indicator is decreased. ing.

  (2) b in FIG. 18 is a display example showing a second operation notification that prompts the user to operate the second effect button 68. Similar to the display example showing the first operation notification, the center of the screen is the second operation notification display area, and a schematic diagram of the second effect button 68 and a downward arrow that prompts the user to press the effect button are displayed, and the operation is performed therebelow. The effective period display area is arranged so that the remaining time of the operation effective period is notified, and as the remaining time decreases, the filled portion of the indicator is decreased. Also in this case, the pseudo-symbol display area is reduced and moved to the upper right of the screen, and a character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) is displayed below it, suggesting a big hit expectation degree of the changing symbol depending on the expression.

  FIG. 19 shows an example in which different display modes are displayed in the operation effective period display area. This is because the operation means are different between the first effect button 67 and the second effect button 68 (conditions for the player to operate). This is a display example that can be considered when the period from the start of the operation notification to the end of the operation effective time is different.

  In the display example, the operation notification of the first effect button 67 is indicated by (3) a, the operation effective period is displayed by a countdown display of numbers, and the operation notification of the second effect button 68 is indicated by (3) b. The remaining operation effective period is informed by displaying the attached level meter. As in this embodiment, when the period from the start of the operation notification to the end of the operation effective time is different due to the difference in the arrangement position of the operation means, the operation effective time when each operation becomes effective is displayed in different display modes. By showing, it is easy for a player to recognize that there is a difference in effective time for each operation means. Moreover, an atmosphere can be given by making it the display mode according to the image of the operation means.

  The chart shown in FIG. 20 is a modified example of the “hit expectation expected by the type of movable accessory that is moved when each effect button is operated” described with reference to FIG. The content shown in the chart of FIG. 20 is a content that suggests that the big hit is fixed when a specific movable accessory moves with respect to the type of the operated effect button.

  Specifically, when the first effect button 67 is operated in response to a notification that prompts the user to operate the first effect button 67 during symbol variation, if neither movable accessory moves, the big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation is Small, when the sword actor 41 moves, the expectation degree of the big hit is compared, and when the shield actor 101 moves, the big hit is confirmed (the first stage button is prompted to operate the first stage) When the button is operated, in the case of winning, the first movable object moves). In addition, when the second effect button 68 is operated in response to a notification that prompts the user to operate the second effect button 68 during symbol fluctuation, if neither movable accessory moves, the big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation is small, shield When the actor 101 moves, the expectation degree of the jackpot is compared, and when the sword actor 41 moves, the jackpot is confirmed (the operation of the second effect button is prompted by the operation of the second effect button). Then, in the case of winning, the second movable object moves).

  In the final stage of reach production, it can be considered that the movable object is movable when the big hit is made by operating the production button, and the movable object is not movable when it is lost. In this case, if the operation of the first effect button 67 is prompted and operated, the sword actor 41 moves if it is a big hit, and if it is lost, it does not move, and if the operation of the second effect button 68 is prompted, the shield object 101 The result of success / failure is indicated by the presence or absence of movement.

  In addition, in the case of a gaming machine having a probability variation function (also described as “probability” for short), if the sword object 41 is set to notify only the jackpot confirmation, but the shield object 101 is set to notify the jackpot that is probable, The game configuration is such that the player's expectation is greatly improved at the point where the operation of the second effect button 68 is prompted. Further, in this game configuration, when the operation of the first effect button 67 is prompted and operated, if the shield object 101 is also provided with a pattern, the player can be prompted to operate which effect button. It can be operated with the expectation of a big hit that will change.

  Next, Example 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. The parts constituting the pachinko gaming machine and the electrical connections thereof in the second embodiment are common to parts that are not specifically described, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

  In the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 50 is provided with a first effect button 67 and a second effect button 68, both of which are push-down buttons (the same operation method) but at different positions. Although the configuration in which the notification period for prompting the operation is different, specifically, the time for performing the operation notification due to the difference in the timing for prompting the operation is different, in this embodiment, the operation content (the operation time from the operation start to the operation completion) is used. ) Are provided with two different operation means (equipped with operation means of different operation methods).

  Also in this embodiment, the first effect button 67 is arranged at the center of the upper plate, but as another operation means, the lever 100 is arranged between the left and right speakers 66 which are the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 50. FIG. 21 shows a state when the lever 100 is not operated, and FIG. 22 shows a state where the operation is completed. In this way, the operation content of the first effect button 67 is pressed, whereas the operation content of the lever 100 is that the lever 100 moves from the upper side (FIG. 21) to the lower side (FIG. 22) with the lever shaft 101 as the central axis. It will be a pull-down operation.

  Due to this difference in operation content, a time difference occurs from the start to the completion of the operation for each operation means, and in the time from the recognition of the notification prompting each operation to the actual operation start. Also, a difference occurs. As a result, the lever 100 requires more time to move the hand before the operation is completed and the distance to move the hand before starting the operation is longer than the first effect button 67, so more time is required. .

  FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 50 according to the second embodiment. In the present embodiment, a lever switch 100a is connected to the sub integrated control device 83 instead of the second effect button switch 68a of the first embodiment, and only this portion is different from the first embodiment.

  Next, different notification execution timings for prompting the operation of the first effect button 67 and the lever 100 in the second embodiment will be described using the timing chart shown in FIG. In Example 1, since the distance from the left hand operated by the second effect button 68 is closer than the first effect button 67, the time from the start of moving the hand to the operation until the actual operation is started. The notification execution period (notification start timing and notification time) is set on the assumption that the second effect button 68 is shorter, but in this embodiment, the left hand operated by the lever 100 rather than the first effect button 67. Because the distance from the remote is long and the time from the start to the completion of the operation is long due to the difference in the operation content, the notification is made on the assumption that the time from the start of moving the hand to the operation until the actual operation is performed is long Execution period is set.

  The timing chart of FIG. 24 also shows the first operation notification execution period (the operation of the first effect button 67 performed from the start of the change of the symbol to the end of the operation effective period of the first effect button 67 or the lever 100). The timing and the notification time for starting the notification for prompting are shown, and the second operation notification execution period (the timing for starting the notification for prompting the operation of the lever 100 and the notification time are shown).

  The first operation button 67 or the first operation for prompting the operation of the first effect button 67 when the second operation notification for urging the operation of the lever 100 is performed when the symbol variation for performing the operation means effect using the lever 100 is started. It starts earlier than the notification (A> B).

  As described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22, the lever operation of the lever 100 takes more time than the pressing operation of the button of the first effect button 67, and when the lever 100 is operated, the first effect button Since the distance to move the operating hand to the operating means is longer than when operating 67, the second operation notification that prompts the operation of the lever 100 is more than the first operation notification that prompts the operation of the first effect button 67. Notification starts early and ends early. The reason why the operation is finished early is to prevent a situation in which the operation cannot be completed within the operation effective time of the lever 100 operation because the operation has been started in the last minute.

  As described in the first embodiment, the end timing may be the same as the configuration, the notification start timing may be the same, the end timing may be different, or the effective time may be actually different. Needless to say good things.

  FIG. 25 is a display example of the second operation notification for prompting the operation of the lever 100 displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the second embodiment. In this case, the display mode of the second operation notification display area in the center of the screen is different from the others, and a character string “Draw lever!”, A schematic diagram showing a normal state and an operation completion state of the lever 100, A downward arrow that prompts to operate the lever 100 to the operation complete state is displayed.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the embodiment, if the value of the operation notification execution flag is 1, the notification that prompts the user to operate either the first effect button 67 or the second effect button 68 (or the lever 100) is being executed. It is good also as a structure which can determine whether the alerting | reporting which urges operation of which operation means is being performed according to a flag value (refer FIG. 14). For example, if the value of the operation notification execution flag is 1, notification that prompts the operation of the first effect button 67 is being executed, and if the value is 2, notification that prompts the operation of the second effect button 67 (or the lever 100). Is in progress. By associating the flag value with the type of operation means in this way, the notification time can be set according to the flag value.

  Similarly, with respect to the operation notification waiting flag, it is possible to determine the notification waiting time according to the flag value by adopting a configuration in which it is possible to determine which operation means is waiting for notification according to the flag value.

  Further, although the notification timing in consideration of the arrangement position in the first embodiment and the operation method in the second embodiment is shown, it is also conceivable to set the notification timing in consideration of both of them. Further, even when the same effect button is provided with a plurality of notifications having different degrees of expectation (button designs having different display modes (for example, symbols schematically showing the operation means)), the notification timing is varied depending on the level of expectation. It is also possible. The higher the degree of expectation, the better the notification can be made by increasing the notification start timing, increasing the notification period, or setting the actual effective time longer so that the operation can be performed more reliably.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, the first operation means and the second operation means having a different position or different operation contents from the first operation means are provided, and notification for prompting each operation is provided. By changing the notification time according to the arranged position or operation content while being configured, it becomes a ball game machine in which the player can operate each operation means under the same conditions, and the arranged position or operation content It can be applied to a ball game machine equipped with a plurality of operation means having different.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display apparatus 11 1st start opening 12 2nd start opening 14 Big prize opening 17 Gate 41 Sword object 67 1st presentation button 68 2nd presentation button 80 Main control apparatus 82 Production design control apparatus 83 Sub integration Control device 100 Lever 101 Shield

Claims (1)

Based on the random numbers extracted due to the game balls entering the predetermined entrance provided in the game area, whether or not to generate a big hit game advantageous to the player is displayed, and the lottery result is displayed. A ball game machine that is derived and displayed on a device,
A first operating means operable by a player;
Second operating means different from the first operating means;
As a movable object for production, it comprises a first movable object and a second movable object,
When a specific reach variation effect is performed on the display device, there is a case where an operation of the first effect button is prompted at a predetermined stage and an operation of the second effect button is prompted.
When the operation of the first effect button is prompted and the first effect button is operated, the first movable object moves in the case of winning,
When the second presentation button is operated upon being prompted to operate the second presentation button, the second movable object moves in the case of winning.

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