JP2018166672A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To arbitrarily set vibration strength of vibration performance means.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine vibrates vibration performance means with vibration strength "1" when vibration strength setting is weak and an execution condition of a weak vibration performance is satisfied and vibrates the vibration performance means with vibration strength "3" when the execution condition of a strong vibration performance is satisfied. When vibration strength setting is middle and the execution condition of the weak vibration performance is satisfied, the vibration performance means is vibrated with vibration strength "2"; when the execution condition of the strong vibration performance is satisfied, the vibration performance means is vibrated with vibration strength "4". Here, the respective vibration strengths increase in an ascending order of vibration strength "1"<vibration strength "2"<vibration strength "3"<vibration strength "4".SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs a series of symbol games in which a symbol such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol is variably displayed on a predetermined display unit when a start condition is established, and a symbol indicating a determination result of jackpot determination is stopped and displayed. ing. Satisfaction of the start condition is, for example, that a jackpot random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the start area, and determination of a jackpot that is a special game is performed using determination information such as the acquired jackpot random number.

  When the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol game is a symbol indicating a jackpot, the gaming machine performs a jackpot game that opens the jackpot. On the other hand, if the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol game is a symbol indicating a loss, the gaming machine plays the next symbol game when the next start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the gaming machine performs various effects during the symbol game. The gaming machine is provided with an operation unit such as an effect button, and performs an effect of switching the effect by receiving an operation from the player during a predetermined effective period. When receiving an operation from a player, there is known a button effect in which the state of the effect button is changed to a normal state or a state protruding upward, and each has a different operation amount (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). . In addition, for example, there is a vibration production means that vibrates by giving a vibration function to an effect button or the like, and produces an effect by this vibration.

Japanese Patent No. 5520396

  However, in the prior art, the vibration intensity of the vibration effect unit is fixed, and for example, an administrator of a pachinko gaming machine cannot vibrate the vibration effect unit with a desired vibration intensity.

  An object of the present invention is to make it possible to arbitrarily set the vibration intensity of the vibration rendering means in order to solve the above-described problems.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined effect, and a vibration effect unit provided so as to be able to vibrate, and the vibration effect unit. A setting means capable of setting a vibration intensity, and a vibration effect control means capable of vibrating the vibration effect means at a vibration intensity set by the setting means at the predetermined effect. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to arbitrarily set the vibration intensity of the vibration effect means at the time of a predetermined effect.

It is a figure which shows an example of the pachinko gaming machine of this Embodiment 1. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol game process of the special symbol which the main control part of this Embodiment 1 performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for normal time loses used at the time of a loss in a normal game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for time reduction at the time reduction used at the time of loss in the game state to which the time reduction function was added. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern table for jackpots used at the time of jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern corresponding to each fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process which an effect supervision part performs in the symbol game of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure of an operation part. It is sectional drawing of the left operation stick at the time of non-operation. It is sectional drawing of the left operation stick at the time of the non-operation seen from the direction different from FIG. It is sectional drawing of the left operation stick at the time of shallow pushing operation. It is sectional drawing of the left operation stick at the time of the shallow pushing operation seen from the direction different from FIG. It is sectional drawing of the left operation stick at the time of deep pressing operation. It is sectional drawing which shows an example of the cross section of a lock | rock part, and operation | movement. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a deep press effect and a shallow press effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows control of the state of a locking part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the other production | presentation by deep pressing operation. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation effect in a change effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a functional structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the lock switching control process which a lamp control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the gauge display control process in the operation effect which the image and sound control part 240 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the notice effect process in the operation effect which the production control part 230 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the back production process in the operation production which the production supervision part 230 performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image in the notice effect using an operation stick. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image in the gauge production using an operation stick. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 2. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the vibration intensity setting in this Embodiment 2, and the vibration intensity of the left operation stick at the time of each vibration effect. It is a flowchart which shows the vibration intensity setting change process which the production | presentation supervision part of this Embodiment 2 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the vibration intensity setting flag process which the lamp | ramp control part of this Embodiment 2 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the vibration effect control process which the lamp control part of this Embodiment 2 performs. It is a figure which shows an example of a vibration strength setting screen.

  A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former first type. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a game board 101. A launcher 116 is provided at a lower position of the game board 101.

  The launcher 116 sequentially launches game balls stored in a hitting ball supply tray (not shown) one by one. When the game ball launched by the launch unit 116 rises along the rail 102 and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, the game ball falls in the game area 103. A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in any direction by the nails. In the game area 103, an area where the game ball is falling is provided with a windmill for changing the fall direction of the game ball, and various winning ports such as a start port and a big winning port.

  A main liquid crystal 104 is provided almost at the center of the game board 101. A sub liquid crystal (not shown) is provided on the front side (player side) of the main liquid crystal 104. The main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal are liquid crystal displays (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display).

  A first start port 105 is provided below the main liquid crystal 104, and a second start port 106 is provided in the right region of the game area. The first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are winning holes through which a game ball can enter and for starting a special symbol game. Note that “entering a ball” means that a game ball enters a specific area, and includes, for example, “passing” where a winning ball is not performed and “winning” where a winning ball is performed. An ordinary electric accessory 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The ordinary electric accessory 107 takes an open state and a closed state. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is allowed to enter the second starting port 106 in the open state, and restricts entering into the second starting port 106 in the closed state.

  Switching between the open state and the closed state of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is performed by a solenoid provided in the ordinary electric accessory 107. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is a so-called electric tulip that opens and closes in the right direction, and specifically takes an open state and a closed state. Note that the ordinary electric accessory 107 is not limited to an electric tulip, but may be a so-called velo, and specifically, an open state drawn from the board surface to the near side in the drawing, and the board surface side ( It may be in a mode of taking a closed state housed in the back side.

  The normal electric accessory 107 is opened when it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit of the normal symbol in the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol determination is performed using a normal symbol random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 108 provided on the right side of the main liquid crystal 104.

  In addition, a big prize opening 109 is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 107. The jackpot 109 is opened in an open manner according to the type of jackpot (hit symbol) when it is determined that it is a jackpot in the special symbol game. When a game ball wins in the big winning opening 109, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out per ball.

  Further, an ordinary winning opening 110 is provided at the lower left of the main liquid crystal 104. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 110, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are paid out per ball. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In FIG. 1, an information display section 112 is provided in the lower left portion of the game board 101 to clearly indicate game information such as special symbols and normal symbols to the player. The information display unit 112 displays, for example, a first special symbol and a second special symbol. The first special symbol represents a result of a special symbol game (a jackpot determination result) performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The second special symbol represents a result of a special symbol symbol game that is performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. In the frame member 113, a speaker and an effect light unit (frame lamp) are incorporated above the game area 103.

  Further, in the frame member 113, a not-shown hitting ball supply tray is provided at a lower portion of the game area 103. The hit ball supply tray accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit 116. The firing unit 116 includes an operation handle 116a and a firing instruction member 116b. The operation handle 116a is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 116b. The firing instruction member 116b is freely rotatable by the player's operation. When the player holds the operation handle 116a and rotates the firing instruction member 116b, the firing instruction member 116b hits the game ball with a strength corresponding to the operated amount of rotation, and fires the game ball.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button 118 and a cross key (not shown) are provided on the lower portion of the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key accept an operation by pressing by the player. The effect button 118 is configured to be pressed by the player, and can be in a pressed operation state and a non-operated state that is not pressed. When the effect button 118 is pressed within the effective period of the predetermined operation button effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can perform a predetermined effect by switching to a predetermined image or outputting a predetermined sound. .

  Further, a left operation stick 120a is provided on the left side of the effect button 118, and a right operation stick 120b is provided on the right side of the effect button 118. The left operation stick 120a and the right operation stick 120b each accept a pushing operation by the player.

  Specifically, each of the left operation stick 120a and the right operation stick 120b has a grip portion that is held by the player. Accept the operation. Although details will be described later, in the left operation stick 120a, there are two types, a shallow push operation mode in which the player pushes in a small amount and a deep push operation mode in which the push amount is large. On the other hand, in the right operation stick 120b, there is only one type of a deep pressing operation mode.

  In addition, on the upper part of the main liquid crystal 104, a movable combination 130 (a first movable combination 130a and a second movable combination 130b) that operates during a predetermined performance is provided. The first movable accessory 130a has, for example, a circular decorative body, and the decorative body moves downward in the figure by a moving mechanism (not shown) during a predetermined performance. Further, the second movable accessory 130b has, for example, a logo plate-like decorative body indicating the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the decorative body is shown in the drawing by a moving mechanism (not shown) at the time of a predetermined performance. Move down.

  In addition to the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b shown in the figure, a movable combination (not shown) is also provided. As the movable accessory (not shown), for example, there is one that is normally stored in a position retracted from the entire surface of the main liquid crystal 104 and advances to the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104 during a predetermined performance.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a plurality of control units, specifically, a main control unit 210 that controls the progress of the game, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. A unit 220; an effect supervising unit 230 that controls the content of the effect; an image / sound control unit 240 that controls images and sounds; and a lamp control unit 250 that controls lighting of various lamps.

  Each control unit includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown). Each control unit performs various controls by executing various programs stored in the ROM while the CPU uses the RAM as a work area. Below, the structure of each control part is demonstrated in detail.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 210 is a special symbol determination (big hit determination), normal symbol determination, selection of various symbol variation patterns, gaming state control, various symbol variation display control, storage of hold information, Control of opening / closing of the special winning opening 109, control of opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 107, and the like are performed.

  Specifically describing each control, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not a special symbol such as a big hit random number or a variation pattern random number at the timing of winning when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. Get information. In the jackpot determination, the main controller 210 determines a jackpot when the acquired jackpot random number matches a predetermined determination value indicating a jackpot, and determines that it is a loss when it does not match.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 108, the main control unit 210 acquires determination information related to the normal symbols such as a normal design hit random number and a normal design variation pattern random number. In the normal symbol determination, the main control unit 210 determines that it is a hit (hereinafter referred to as “per normal symbol”) when the acquired random number of the normal symbol matches the determination value indicating the hit of the normal symbol, and loses when it does not match. Is determined.

  In selecting a variation pattern for various symbols, the main control unit 210 selects a variation pattern for a determination value corresponding to a variation pattern random number for a special symbol, or selects a variation pattern for a determination value corresponding to a variation pattern random number for a normal symbol. To do. In setting the gaming state, the main control unit 210 controls the gaming state of any of the three gaming states, for example, a normal gaming state, a short-time gaming state, and a probability-changing gaming state. In the control of the gaming state, specifically, the main control unit 210 performs control of any one of the low probability state and the high probability state and whether or not to add a time shortening function.

  Further, in the control of the special symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the special symbol indicating the jackpot determination result when a predetermined time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed. In the control of the normal symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol when a predetermined time corresponding to the variation pattern of the normal symbol has elapsed. .

  In addition, the main control unit 210 stores special symbol hold information and normal symbol hold information. In the following, unless otherwise specified, special symbol hold information is referred to as “hold information”.

  For example, when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 during the special symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 stores the hold information with a predetermined number as an upper limit in each predetermined storage area. Let The hold information includes determination information and a prior determination result. The determination information includes various random numbers (rights to receive various determinations) acquired at the time of starting winning, information on the type of the winning starting port, information on winning order, and the like. The preliminary determination result is a determination result such as a jackpot determination or a variation pattern determination performed in advance using various random numbers acquired at the time of starting winning.

  Further, when the game ball passes through each gate 108 during the normal symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 stores the normal symbol hold information (ordinary symbol hold information) up to a predetermined number. Further, the main control unit 210 controls the opening / closing of the big prize opening 109 in the jackpot game including the opening game, the round game, and the ending game. In addition, the main control unit 210 controls the opening and closing of the ordinary electric accessory 107 in a game per game.

  Further, various SW (Switch) 211, various solenoids 212, and various display units 213 are connected to the main control unit 210. The various SWs 211 are a first start port SW that detects a game ball won to the first start port 105, a second start port SW that detects a game ball won to the second start port 106, and a game that has passed through the gate 108. A gate SW for detecting a sphere is included. The various SWs 211 include a big prize opening SW for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 109 and a normal winning opening SW for detecting a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110. As the various SWs 211, for example, proximity switches are used. The various solenoids 212 include an electric tulip solenoid that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107 and a big prize opening solenoid that opens and closes the big prize opening 109.

  The various display units 213 include a first special symbol display unit that displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display unit that displays a second special symbol, a normal symbol display unit that displays a normal symbol, and hold information. It includes a hold display unit for displaying, and a right-handed display unit for displaying that right-handing is performed.

  In addition, a board external information terminal board (not shown) is connected to the main controller 210, and various information performed by the main controller 210 can be output to the outside. The main control unit 210 is realized by a main control board.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 220 will be described. The award ball control unit 220 is connected to various SWs 221 that detect the state of a game ball to be paid out, a payout unit 222 that pays out a game ball, and a launch unit 116 that launches the game ball. The various SWs 221 include a fixed position detection SW, a payout ball detection SW, a ball presence detection SW, a full tank detection SW, and the like. The prize ball control unit 220 controls the payout unit 222 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 220 receives game balls that have won the winning units 222 (first starting port 105, second starting port 106, large winning port 109, ordinary winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 222. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  The award ball control unit 220 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 116 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 116 includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches a game ball, and the like. When a game operation is detected by the sensor of the launching unit 116, the prize ball control unit 220 drives a solenoid in accordance with the detected game operation, thereby firing game balls at predetermined intervals.

  The prize ball controller 220 is connected to a frame external information terminal board (not shown), and can output various information performed by the prize ball controller 220 to the outside. The prize ball control unit 220 is realized by a prize ball control board.

(3. Director of Production)
Next, the configuration of the production control unit 230 will be described. The production supervision unit 230 supervises the overall production based on various commands output from the main control unit 210. Specifically, the production control unit 230 executes processing for determining the content of the production and causing the image / sound control unit 240 and the lamp control unit 250 to produce the production. For example, the effect supervising unit 230 outputs various effect commands to the image / sound control unit 240 and the lamp control unit 250 at a predetermined timing.

  The production control unit 230 controls various productions such as a jackpot production, a fluctuation production, a notice production, an operation production, a hold production, a mode production, and the like. The hold effect is a hold display performed based on hold information (including a pre-determination result and determination information) stored in the main control unit 210. The hold effect is performed using the image of the hold icon displayed on the sub liquid crystal 242 and the sound output from the speaker 241, and there are a high-reliability effect and a low-reliability effect for the big hit.

  Here, the reliability can be expressed by the probability of winning a jackpot when a certain performance is performed. For example, when the performance A is performed, statistically, only three out of ten times are jackpots, and the remaining If the 7th is lost, it can be said that the reliability of the production A is 30%.

  An effect with high reliability is, for example, an effect that is easy to select when it is determined that it is a big hit and is difficult to select when it is determined that it is a loss. On the other hand, an effect with low reliability is an effect that is difficult to be selected when it is determined that it is a big hit, and is easily selected when it is determined that it is a loss. In addition, not only the hold effect but also the change effect, the notice effect, the operation effect, and the mode effect, there are a highly reliable effect and a low effect, respectively.

  The jackpot effect is an effect during the jackpot game, and includes, for example, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. The variation effect is an effect using a decorative symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  There are, for example, three decorative symbols, a first decorative symbol (left decorative symbol), a second decorative symbol (right decorative symbol), and a third decorative symbol (middle decorative symbol). The effect supervising unit 230 stops and displays the three decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the order of the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the third decorative symbol. Reach production is performed by stopping and displaying the first and second decorative symbols of the three decorative symbols with the same or related ones, and displaying the remaining third decorative symbols variably for a predetermined time. This is a special production that makes you expect a big hit. A state in which two of the three decorative symbols (the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol) are the same or related and stopped and displayed is referred to as a reach state.

  In the case of a big win, the production supervision unit 230 performs a reach production, and stops and displays the third decorative symbol with the same or related to the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol. In addition, when the reach effect is performed at the time of losing, the effect supervising unit 230 causes the third decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed with a symbol that is not the same as the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol or is not related.

  Note that in the case of a normal lose that does not perform reach production, the production supervision unit 230 stops the second decorative symbol with the one that is not the same as the first decorative symbol or is not related, and then displays the second decorative symbol. 3 Stop displaying decorative symbols.

  The notice effect is selected based on the jackpot determination result, the result of the variation pattern determination of the special symbol, and the like. The notice effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the variable effect is a big hit, and is performed at a predetermined timing before or after the development to the reach effect.

  The notice effect includes, for example, a conversation effect in which the content of a conversation develops in stages, a step-up effect in which a display image such as a character action develops in steps, a cut-in effect that interrupts an image, and a predetermined character appearing There are a character effect, a movable character effect that moves the movable character 130, and the like. Each notice effect is an effect that develops step by step. For example, when it develops to a high level, when the character color or background color is a specific color, or when a predetermined action is performed, Indicates that the reliability is high.

  The operation effects are a series of effects performed in response to an operation received from the player by performing an operation prompting display for prompting an operation to the operation unit 231. Here, the operation unit 231 includes an effect button 118 and an operation stick 120. The operation effect by the effect button 118 is an operation prompting effect that prompts the operation to the effect button 118, and when the player presses the effect button 118, for example, a series of effects that are switched to a predetermined image in the notice effect to be executed. It is.

  Further, the operation effect by the operation stick 120 is an operation prompting effect that prompts an operation to the operation stick 120, and the player pushes the operation stick 120 to change the background color, for example, according to the time of pressing. It is a series of productions that change. The operation effect can be an effect with different reliability for the jackpot depending on the operation unit 231 to be operated. For example, an effect using the operation stick 120 is more reliable than the effect button 118 or the cross key. It can also be directed. Specifically, when a cut-in effect is performed by accepting an operation from a player, in the case of an operation effect using the operation stick 120, a more reliable cut-in effect than in the case of an operation effect using the effect button 118. (For example, a special color cut-in effect) may be easily performed.

  The mode effect is set according to the game state of the main control unit 210, and is, for example, an effect in a normal mode in the normal game state, a time-short mode in the short-time game state, a probability change mode in the probability-change game state, or the like. The production control unit 230 is realized by a production control board.

(4. Image / sound controller)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 240 will be described. The image / sound control unit 240 controls the image, the sound, and the like based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect control unit 230. The image / sound control unit 240 stores image data and sound data. Examples of the image data include background image data, decorative design image data, character image data, preview image data, hold icon image data, and operation instruction image data.

  The audio data includes audio data corresponding to various effects. Specifically, the audio data includes audio data corresponding to a variation effect, audio data corresponding to each effect mode, and the like.

  The image / sound control unit 240 reads predetermined image data and outputs it to the main liquid crystal 104 or the sub liquid crystal 242 based on an effect command from the effect control unit 230, or reads predetermined sound data and outputs it to the speaker 241. I will let you. Thereby, the main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 242 can display an image at a predetermined timing. The speaker 241 can output sound at a predetermined timing. The image / sound control unit 240 is realized by an image / sound control board.

(5. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 250 will be described. The lamp control unit 250 controls the lighting of various lamps 251 provided on the game board 101 and the frame member 113, the operation of the movable accessory 130, and the like based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect control unit 230. . The lamp control unit 250 stores lighting data of various lamps 251 and operation data of the movable accessory 130.

  The lamp control unit 250 reads predetermined lighting data and lights various lamps 251 based on a production command from the production supervision unit 230, or reads predetermined operation data and operates the movable accessory 130. The lamp control unit 250 is realized by a lamp control board.

  The lamp control unit 250 controls the operation of the operation unit 231. Specifically, the lamp control unit 250 causes the effect button 118 to emit, for example, a lamp built in the effect button 118 during a predetermined effective period. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the lamp control unit 250 performs a special effect of accepting an operation by increasing the amount of pressing than the normal pressing amount by causing the effect button 118 to protrude upward from the normal state, for example. Is also possible.

  In addition, the lamp control unit 250 causes the operation stick 120 to emit a lamp built in the operation stick 120 for a predetermined effective period, for example, and the lock unit included in the left operation stick 120a will be described in detail later. The locked state of 830 (see FIG. 11) is held to allow only a shallow push operation, or the locked state is released to enable a deep push operation.

(Special symbol game processing performed by the main controller)
Next, the contents of the special symbol game process performed by the main control unit 210 will be described. In addition, the process of the main control part 210 demonstrated below is performed when CPU of the main control part 210 runs the program memorize | stored in ROM.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game process performed by the main control unit. In FIG. 3, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the start condition is satisfied (step S301). Satisfaction of the start condition is, for example, that a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 in a standby state in which the special symbol change display is not performed, and the special symbol change During the display, the hold information is stored by the end of the change and the change display ends.

  In addition, both the hold information (hereinafter referred to as “first hold information”) due to winning at the first start opening 105 and the hold information (hereinafter referred to as “second hold information”) due to winning at the second start opening 106 are both included. When the special symbol change display is completed in the stored state, the main control unit 210 preferentially plays the special symbol game using the second hold information.

  This is because the special game determination (bonus symbol determination) based on the second hold information is more likely to win a jackpot advantageous to the player than the special game determination based on the first hold information. This is in order to protect the player's interests. In the first embodiment, the special symbol game using the second hold information is preferentially performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first hold information and the second hold information are related. Alternatively, the symbol game may be performed in the order of winning.

  The main control unit 210 waits until the start condition is satisfied (step S301: No), and when the start condition is satisfied (step S301: Yes), performs a special game determination that is a big hit determination (step S302). In the special game determination, the probability that the main control unit 210 determines that the game is a special game is 1/300, for example. Specifically, for example, when the random number acquired by starting winning among the random numbers “0” to “299” matches a determination value (for example, “0”) indicating a jackpot, It is determined that it is a big hit, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is lost.

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the result of the special game determination is a special game (step S303). If the result of the special game determination is not a special game (step S303: No), that is, if it is a loss, the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S305. When the result of the special game determination is a special game (step S303: Yes), the main control unit 210 performs special game symbol determination (step S304).

  The special game symbol is a jackpot symbol. The jackpot symbol will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 4, and indicates the type of jackpot. For example, the jackpot symbol indicating 4R (Round) probability variation jackpot, the jackpot symbol indicating 16R probability variation jackpot, 4R normal jackpot There is a jackpot symbol, shown. In the special game symbol determination, match determination with a determination value is performed using a jackpot symbol random number, and one of these jackpot symbols is selected.

  Next, the main control unit 210 performs variation pattern determination (step S305). The variation pattern indicates the variation time and variation mode of the special symbol. In the variation pattern determination, one of a plurality of variation patterns stored in advance is selected by determination based on the result of the special game determination, the gaming state, the number of holds (the number of hold information), and the like. For example, when the result of the special game determination is a loss, a variation pattern with a short variation time is likely to be selected when the probability variation gaming state, the short-time gaming state, or when the number of holds is a predetermined number or more. Details of the variation pattern table used in the variation pattern determination will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, the main control unit 210 starts a special symbol variation display (step S306). Specifically, the main control unit 210 variably displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit in the special symbol variation display based on the winning at the first starting port 105. Further, the main control unit 210 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit in a variable manner in the special symbol variable display based on the winning at the second starting port 106.

  Then, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern obtained by the variation pattern determination has elapsed since the start of the variation display (step S307). The main control unit 210 waits until the variation time elapses (step S307: No). When the variation time elapses (step S307: Yes), the main control unit 210 stops and displays a special symbol indicating the determination result of the special game determination (step S308). ).

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special game symbol that represents a jackpot (step S309). When the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special game symbol (step S309: Yes), the main control unit 210 executes the special game (step S310). In the execution of the special game, the main control unit 210 controls the opening / closing of the special prize opening 109 in each of the opening game, the round game, and the ending game.

  When the execution of the special game is finished, the main control unit 210 sets a gaming state (step S311), and ends the symbol game process of the special symbol. In setting the gaming state, the main control unit 210 sets, for example, a time-saving gaming state or a probability-changing gaming state. When setting the gaming state, the main control unit 210 sets a flag indicating each gaming state to ON or sets the remaining number of times determined for each gaming state.

  In step S309, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is not a special game symbol (step S309: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not there is a change in the gaming state (step S312). In the specific game state such as the short-time game state or the probability variation game state, the main control unit 210 subtracts “1” from the remaining number of times in the specific game state every time one change ends before the process of step S312. Processing is performed, but when the remaining number of times after subtraction becomes “0”, it is determined in step S312 that there is a change in the gaming state. For example, when the remaining number of times in the short-time gaming state becomes “0” after subtraction, in step S312, the main control unit 210 determines that there is a change from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  When there is no change in the gaming state (step S312: No), the main control unit 210 ends the special symbol game process. When there is a change in the gaming state (step S312: Yes), the main control unit 210 changes the gaming state (step S313) and ends the special symbol game processing.

  It should be noted that the main control unit 210 sends a command indicating each operation or operation content at the timing of performing each operation such as when the special symbol is variably displayed, when it is stopped, or when a special game is executed. 230. Thereby, the production supervision unit 230 can perform the production according to the operation and operation content of the main control unit 210.

(About jackpot symbol and game state after jackpot game)
Next, the jackpot symbol and the gaming state after the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot symbol. The symbol correspondence table 400 shown in FIG. 4 associates jackpot symbols with the contents of jackpots. As shown in the symbol correspondence table 400, there are three types of jackpot symbols: ZA, ZB, ZC. The jackpot symbol ZA is a symbol indicating a 4R probability variation jackpot. The jackpot symbol ZB is a symbol indicating a 16R probability variation jackpot. The jackpot symbol ZC is a symbol indicating 4R normal jackpot.

  The 1R end condition in the jackpot game is a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) entering the grand prize winning hole 109 or a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds). The jackpot symbols ZA and ZC are jackpots that can obtain 4R worth of balls. The jackpot symbol ZB is a jackpot that can earn 16R.

  In the first embodiment, the jackpots are all jackpots of long opening, in which the opening time of one round is 29.5 seconds, but is not limited to this, and the opening time of one round is short (for example, 0.1 It is good also as taking the jackpot of the short opening.

  When the jackpot symbol ZA, ZB is a probable change jackpot, the main control unit 210 changes the game state to a probable change game state (probability change game state) until a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 10,000 times) has elapsed after the jackpot game is executed. Set to. The probability variation gaming state is specifically a high-probability gaming state to which a time reduction function is added. The time shortening function includes a function for shortening the variation time of special symbols and normal symbols, and a function for making a winning easy state. The function for making it easy to win a prize includes a function for improving the winning probability per ordinary figure and a function for increasing the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 107. For this reason, when the time shortening function is added, it is possible to increase the frequency of opening the ordinary electric accessory 107 (winning frequency to the second starting port 106) and increase the frequency of playing the special symbol game. be able to.

  In the case of the normal jackpot of the jackpot symbol ZC, the main control unit 210 sets the gaming state to the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game is executed. The short-time gaming state is specifically a low-probability gaming state to which a time reduction function is added. The main control unit 210 can set a normal gaming state in addition to the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability state in which the time reduction function is not added, and is set after a predetermined number of times of variation (for example, 100 times) has elapsed since the time-saving gaming state is set.

  Further, in the first embodiment, any one of the three gaming states of the probability variation gaming state, the short time gaming state, and the normal gaming state can be taken, but in addition to this, the latent probability gaming state (latent probability variation gaming state) It is also possible to adopt a configuration capable of taking Specifically, the latent game state is a high-probability game state to which a time reduction function is not added. In this case, after the jackpot game is executed, it is sufficient to be able to take a latent jackpot that can set the gaming state to the latent gaming state.

  In FIG. 4, ratio tables 410 and 420 show the ratios of jackpot symbols ZA, ZB, and ZC, respectively. The ratio table 410 shows the ratio at which the jackpot symbol is selected by winning the first start port 105. In the special game symbol determination (bonus symbol determination) by winning the first starting port 105, the jackpot symbol ZA is selected at a rate of 50%, and the jackpot symbol ZB, ZC is selected at a rate of 25%. The ratio table 420 shows the ratio at which the jackpot symbol is selected by winning the second start port 106. In the special game symbol determination (bonus symbol determination) based on winning at the second starting port 106, the jackpot symbol ZB is selected at a rate of 50%, and the jackpot symbol ZA, ZC is selected at a rate of 25%.

  Comparing the ratio table 410 and the ratio table 420, the jackpot symbol determination by winning the second starting port 106 has a higher degree of profit for the player than the jackpot symbol determination by winning the first starting port 105 The ratio for selecting the jackpot symbol ZB is high, and the ratio for selecting the jackpot symbol ZA is low. That is, the jackpot symbol determination by winning the second starting port 106 is easier to win the jackpot having a higher profit level for the player than the jackpot symbol determining by winning the first starting port 105, that is, The determination is advantageous to the player.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment is of a type called a “loop machine” that can set a high-probability gaming state until the next jackpot is performed according to the jackpot symbol. Although it is used, it is not limited to this type of gaming machine, and regardless of the jackpot symbol, a type that always sets a high-probability gaming state (so-called “ST machine” (ST: (Special Time)) can also be used. In addition, a specific entry area (so-called “V zone”) is provided in the big winning opening 109, and a game ball enters the V zone during the big hit, so that a high probability gaming state is maintained until the next big hit is made. It is also possible to use a so-called “V-probability changer” type that can be set.

(Example of variation pattern table)
Next, an example of the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal-time variation pattern table used for a loss in a normal gaming state. FIG. 5-2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table for time-loss lost pattern used in the game state to which a time reduction function is added. FIG. 5C is a diagram of an example of a big hit variation pattern table used for big hits.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C, the variation pattern tables Ht1, Ht2, and Ht3 each include a variation pattern, a range, a determination value, and a ratio. In the normal-time variation pattern table Ht1, there are, for example, six types of variation patterns: a variation pattern a1, a2, a3, b, c, d. In the variation pattern table Ht2 for loss of time, there are five types of variation patterns, for example, variation patterns a4, a5, b, c and d.

  In the big hit variation pattern table Ht3, there are, for example, three types of variation patterns: variation patterns B, C, and D. In each variation pattern table Ht1, Ht2, and Ht3, the time of each variation pattern and the corresponding effect contents are shown in parentheses for convenience of explanation.

  In each variation pattern table Ht1, Ht2, and Ht3, the range is a range that can be taken by the variation pattern random numbers that can be acquired at the time of starting winning, for example, “0” to “99”. The determination value is a value assigned to each variation pattern. The ratio represents the ratio of the number of determination values to the number of ranges, that is, the probability that each variation pattern is selected.

  For example, the fluctuation pattern a1 (12 seconds), a2 (8 seconds), a3 (3 seconds) of the fluctuation pattern table Ht1 for normal time, the fluctuation pattern a4 (13 seconds) of the fluctuation pattern table Ht2 for time reduction, Each of a5 (1 second) is a fluctuation pattern of normal loss (normal loss). In the following description, the normal loss variation patterns a1, a2, a3, a4, and a5 are simply represented as “variation pattern a” unless they are particularly distinguished from each other.

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern b, c, d of the fluctuation pattern table Ht1 for normal loss, the fluctuation pattern table Ht2 for time reduction, and the fluctuation patterns B, C, D of the big hit fluctuation pattern table Ht3 are subjected to reach production. This is a fluctuation pattern.

  Here, the variation effect pattern corresponding to each variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5-4 is an explanatory diagram of a variation effect pattern corresponding to each variation pattern. 5-4, an explanatory diagram 540 shows a variation pattern and a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern.

  The variation pattern a is a variation pattern of a normal loss in which an effect due to normal variation is performed. The fluctuation pattern b (20 seconds) and the fluctuation pattern B (20 seconds) can both have the same or similar fluctuation effect by low-reliability reach, for example, a fluctuation pattern in which normal reach is performed after normal fluctuation. is there. In normal reach, for example, after the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, the third decorative symbol is changed to a variable indicator (for example, a slowly variable indicator) from the previous variable indicator, and the other effects are not particularly developed. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the third decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The variation pattern c (40 seconds) and the variation pattern C (40 seconds) can be performed with the same or similar medium reliability reach. For example, normal reach is performed after normal variation, and normal reach is further performed. It is a fluctuation pattern that later developed into anime reach. Anime Reach, for example, changes the third decorative symbol to a variable display (for example, a high-speed variable display) that is different from the previous variable display, and reproduces an animated movie on the background or the like to develop the production, for a predetermined time. When the time has elapsed, the animation animation is ended and the third decorative design is stopped and displayed.

  The fluctuation pattern d (60 seconds) and the fluctuation pattern D (60 seconds) can both produce a fluctuation effect by the same or similar high-reliability reach. For example, normal reach is performed after normal fluctuation, and normal reach is further achieved. It is a variation pattern that later developed into anime reach and then into live-action reach after anime reach. For example, the live-action reach is a reach in which the production is further developed by continuing the high-speed variation display of the third decorative symbol and reproducing the moving-image version in the background. When a predetermined time elapses in the live-action reach, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the moving image and stops and displays the third decorative symbol. Anime reach and live-action reach are so-called super reach.

  In the case of the variation patterns b, c, and d, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner that finally results in a loss (for example, the reach of reach loss). Further, in the case of the variation patterns B, C, and D, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner that ultimately becomes a winning pattern (for example, the appearance of a doublet).

  Returning to FIG. 5A, the selection of each variation pattern will be described in detail. For example, when losing in the normal gaming state, the variation pattern table Ht1 for normal losing is used. In this case, when the variation pattern random numbers acquired at the time of starting winning are “0” to “90” (91 pieces), one of the variation patterns a1, a2, a3 of normal loss is selected depending on the number of the hold information. Selected. For example, when the number of holdings is “2 or less”, the variation pattern a1 is selected, when the number of holdings is “3”, the variation pattern a2 is selected, and when the number of holdings is “4 or more”, the variation pattern a3 is selected. Is done.

  As described above, in the normal loss when the normal-time variation pattern pattern Ht1 is used, a variation pattern having a long variation time is selected when the number of suspensions is small, and a variation pattern having a short variation time when the number of suspensions is large. Select. Thereby, when there are many pending | holdings, a quick game is enabled and the opportunity to perform jackpot determination can be increased. In addition, when the number of holdings is small, it is possible to excite the game by performing a long-time fluctuation effect, while allowing a time for newly storing the holding information to display the fluctuation of special symbols. It is possible to suppress occurrence of a period (standby state) that is not missed.

  In the normal-use variation pattern table Ht1, the normal loss variation pattern a (variation patterns a1, a2, a3) is selected at the highest rate (91/100). In the fluctuation pattern table Ht1 for normal-time loss, when the fluctuation patterns are compared using the inequality signs in order from the highest ratio, the fluctuation pattern b> the fluctuation pattern c> the fluctuation pattern d. Yes.

  In addition, in the variation pattern table Ht2 for time loss shown in FIG. 5B, any one of the variation patterns a4, a5, b, c, and d is selected. Fluctuation patterns a4 and a5 correspond to the second number of holds due to winning at the second start port 106, and either one is selected according to the second number of holds. Specifically, among the variation patterns a4 and a5, when the second hold number is 2 or more, the change pattern a5 having a change time of 1 second is selected, and otherwise (the second hold number is 1 or less). Or in the case of the variable display by the first hold information), the variation pattern a4 having a variation time of 13 seconds is selected.

  In the variation pattern table Ht2 for time-loss variation, the ratio of selection of normal loss variation is, for example, “94/100”, and “91/100” in the normal-time variation pattern table Ht1 (see FIG. 5A). Is higher than This is because, in the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the second holding number is often 2 or more due to the easy-to-win state, so that the variation display with a short variation time can be easily performed, and the reach effect is further difficult. This is to enable a quick game, that is, to increase the chance of making a jackpot determination.

  In addition, by making it difficult to perform reach production in the case of loss of probability variation game state or short-time game state, reach production in probability variation game state or short-time game state will be made highly reliable compared to reach production in the normal game state Can do. In other words, it is possible to make the player expect more jackpots in the reach production in the probability variation gaming state and the short time gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the number of second holds due to winning at the second starting port 106 is 1 or less, it fluctuates regardless of the first number of holdings (number of first holding information) due to winning at the first starting port 105 A fluctuation pattern a4 having a time of 13 seconds is selected. Here, when the second holding number (the number of second holding information) is 0 and the first holding number is 1 or more, the jackpot determination with a low profit level for the player based on the first holding information is made. Variations based on it are started.

  Therefore, in order to make it difficult to make a jackpot determination with a low profit level for such a player in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state, when the second holding number is 1 or less, the variation of 13 seconds by the variation pattern a4 By performing the display, the time for winning a prize to the second start port 106 is earned, and the opportunity to make a jackpot determination based on the first hold information is reduced. From the viewpoint of earning time for winning at the second starting port 106, a fluctuation time longer than 13 seconds may be used for fluctuations in normal loss where the second number of holds is 1 or less.

  In the variation pattern table Ht2 for loss of time, when the ratio of reach variation is compared using the inequality signs in order of increasing proportion, the variation pattern b> the variation pattern c> the variation pattern d.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern table Ht3 shown in FIG. 5C, any one of the variation patterns B, C, and D is selected. In the big hit variation pattern table Ht3, when the variation patterns are compared using the inequality signs for the variation patterns to be selected, the variation pattern D> the variation pattern C> the variation pattern B.

  For this reason, when each variation pattern is compared using the inequality sign in the descending order of the reliability of the variation variation of reach variation in the variation pattern tables Ht1, Ht2, and Ht3, the variation pattern D (d)> the variation pattern C ( c)> Fluctuation pattern B (b).

  In the variation pattern tables Ht1, Ht2, and Ht3, several types of variation patterns are stored for convenience of explanation. Actually, however, numbers such as several hundred types are stored. For example, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern for performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, a variation pattern of a gaze effect that does not actually appear while performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, and other special variation effects. There is also a variation pattern to do. Further, the range that the fluctuation pattern random number can take is actually, for example, “0” to “tens of thousands”. The determination value is also set to a value corresponding to the range that the variation pattern random number can take, so that the selected ratio of each variation pattern becomes a predetermined ratio.

(Production control processing performed by the production control department in a special symbol game)
Next, the contents of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 230 in the special symbol game will be described. In addition, each process of the production | presentation supervision part 230 demonstrated below is performed when CPU of the production supervision part 230 runs the program memorize | stored in ROM.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process performed by the effect supervising unit in the special symbol game. In FIG. 6, the effect supervising unit 230 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the changing effect (step S601). The start timing of the variation effect is, for example, the timing at which the start condition is established in the main control unit 210, and specifically, the timing at which a change start command is received from the main control unit 210.

  The production supervision unit 230 waits until the start timing of the variation effect is reached (step S601: No), and when the start timing of the variation effect is reached (step S601: Yes), the variation effect pattern is selected (step S602). The variation effect pattern is an effect pattern indicating a variation effect of the decorative design, and a pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol is selected.

  For example, if the variation pattern of the special symbol is the variation pattern a1 (see FIG. 5-1) indicating normal loss, the variation effect pattern of the normal loss corresponding to the variation pattern a1 is selected, and the variation pattern of the special symbol is In the case of the fluctuation pattern d (see FIG. 5-1) or the fluctuation pattern D (see FIG. 5-3) indicating the high reliability reach, the fluctuation production pattern of the high reliability reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern d or the fluctuation pattern D is present. Selected.

  In the first embodiment, when the variation effect pattern is determined, when the variation pattern is determined, one variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is selected. One variation effect pattern may be selected from a plurality of variation effect patterns corresponding to the pattern. Specifically, the variation effect pattern may be selected at a selection ratio based on the jackpot determination result, such as one that is easy to select in the case of a big win for each variable effect pattern, or one that is easy to select in the case of a loss.

  More specifically, for example, as a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern d (losing) or the variation pattern D (big hit), for example, a plurality of high reliability reach (high reliability reach H and high reliability reach L). If the variation pattern d (losing) is easy, the high-reliability reach L is easily selected. If the variation pattern D (big hit) is easy, the high-reliability reach H is easily selected. Among the reliability reach, the high reliability reach H can be a highly reliable performance. In this way, if you can take high or low jackpot reliability from variation production for each variation pattern, you can express the jackpot reliability in more detail and improve the interest of the game Can be made.

  Next, the production supervision unit 230 performs a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to perform each notice effect such as a step-up effect and a cut-in effect (step S603). The notice effect determination process includes, for example, a process that can be executed at the timing of the normal variation effect, a process that can be executed at the timing of the reach effect, and the like, that is, an executable process that cannot be executed according to the change effect pattern. There is something.

  Next, the production supervision unit 230 starts a variation production (step S604). And the production supervision part 230 determines whether it is the end timing of a fluctuation production (step S605). The end timing of the variation effect is, for example, receiving a variation stop command indicating the variation stop of the special symbol from the main control unit 210, but the passage of time corresponding to the variation pattern or the variation effect pattern from the start of the variation effect. It is good.

  The production supervision unit 230 waits until the end timing of the variation effect is reached (step S605: No), and when the end timing of the variation effect is reached (step S605: Yes), the decorative symbol representing the determination result of the special game determination is stopped and displayed. Then, the variation effect is ended (step S606).

  Next, the production supervision unit 230 determines whether or not a special game (big hit) has been confirmed in the variation production (step S607). Specifically, in step S <b> 607, the production supervision unit 230 determines whether a command for starting a special game has been received from the main control unit 210. When the special game is confirmed (step S607: Yes), the production supervision unit 230 executes a special game production (a jackpot production) (step S608). The special game effects include an opening effect during the opening game, a round effect during the round game, and an ending effect during the ending game. The effect supervising unit 230 receives a command indicating the start or end of each game in the special game from the main control unit 210, thereby executing an effect corresponding to each game in the special game.

  When the execution of the special game effect is finished, the effect supervising unit 230 sets the effect mode (step S609) and ends the effect control process in the symbol game of the special symbol. In the setting of the effect mode, the main control unit 210 sets one of the effect modes of the time-saving mode in the time-saving gaming state and the probability changing mode in the probability-changing gaming state. When setting these production modes, the production supervision unit 230 sets a mode flag indicating each gaming state or sets the remaining number of times determined for each production mode.

  In step S607, when the special game is not confirmed (step S607: No), that is, when the loss is confirmed in the variable effect, the effect supervising unit 230 determines whether or not the effect mode is changed (step S610). . Specifically, for example, in the specific mode such as the time reduction mode or the probability variation mode, the production supervision unit 230 subtracts “1” from the remaining number of times in the specific mode every time one change ends. Is “0”, it is determined in step S610 that the effect mode is changed. For example, when the remaining number of times after subtraction becomes “0”, the effect supervision unit 230 determines in step S610 that there is a change from the effect mode being executed to the normal mode.

  When there is a change in the effect mode (step S610: Yes), the effect supervising unit 230 proceeds to step S609. In this case, in the setting of the effect mode in step S609, the effect mode is set to the normal mode. When there is no change in the production mode (step S610: No), the production supervision unit 230 ends the production control process in the special symbol game.

(Example of the configuration of the operation unit)
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the operation unit. As shown in FIG. 7, the operation unit 231 includes a left operation stick 120a and a right operation stick 120b. The left operation stick 120a has a larger amount of pushing when the player pushes in, compared to a state where the player can push the shallow push operation with a predetermined push amount and a state where the player can push the shallow push operation. The state where the deep press operation is possible is taken. The state in which the shallow push operation is possible is a state in which the push operation is restricted (locked) so that the left operation stick 120a is not pushed any further by a lock unit described later. In a normal state, since it is in a locked state, even if it is operated by a player, it can only be pressed lightly.

  On the other hand, the state where the deep pressing operation is possible is a state where this lock is released. In the state in which the deep pressing operation is possible, the left operation stick 120a can be pushed to the upper limit amount exceeding the predetermined amount in the state in which the shallow pressing operation is possible. When a specific performance is performed, the lock is released and the player operates to perform a deep press operation.

  Further, the right operation stick 120b is configured so that only a deep push operation can be performed, and is not restricted at a shallow push advance position. For this reason, the right operation stick 120b has a simpler configuration than the left operation stick 120a. Note that the right operation stick 120b may have the same configuration as the left operation stick 120a, and may have a state in which a shallow push operation is possible and a state in which a deep push operation is possible.

(Example of cross section and movement of left operation stick)
Next, the cross section and operation of the left operation stick will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view of the left operation stick when not operated. FIG. 8-2 is a cross-sectional view of the left operation stick when not operated as viewed from a direction different from FIG. 8-1. The non-operation time is a time when the player does not operate the left operation stick 120a.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the left operation stick 120a includes a gripping portion 801, an operation receiving portion 802, a small spring 811, a large spring 812, a first sensor 821, and a second sensor. 822 and a lock portion 830.

  The gripping part 801 is a part gripped by the player and can be displaced with respect to the operation receiving part 802. The operation receiving portion 802 is fixed to the gaming machine, and the gripping portion 801 is inserted and forms a receiving portion for the gripping portion 801. A small spring 811 and a large spring 812 are connected to the grip portion 801, and a force in a direction away from the operation receiving portion 802 is exerted by a biasing force of the small spring 811 or the large spring 812. For this reason, when the external force (player's pressing) does not act, the left operation stick 120a (gripping part 801) is positioned at the reference position where both the small spring 811 and the large spring 812 are extended. It has become. The reference position is an initial position or an origin position.

  The first sensor 821 is a sensor that detects the reference position of the left operation stick 120a (gripping unit 801). For example, the first sensor 821 is turned on at the reference position, and is turned off when it is in any other position. The second sensor 822 detects that the gripping portion 801 is at the most deeply advanced position at the time of deep pressing. For example, when the second sensor 822 is turned on at the deeply advanced position and is in any other position. It becomes OFF. The first sensor 821 and the second sensor 822 are realized by a photo sensor, for example.

  FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional view of the left operation stick during a shallow push operation. FIG. 9-2 is a cross-sectional view of the left operation stick during a shallow pressing operation as seen from a direction different from that in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, when the player presses the grip portion 801, the small spring 811 is compressed by the operating force. Here, the lock portion 830 is connected to the grip portion 801. The lock unit 830 takes a locked state and an unlocked state. Note that details of each state of the lock unit 830 will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, but the lock unit 830 is in a locked state in a normal state.

  In the locked state, the lock portion 830 restricts the operating force from the grip portion 801 from being transmitted to the large spring 812. That is, in the locked state, when an operating force from the gripping portion 801 is applied, the small spring 811 can be compressed, but the large spring 812 cannot be compressed. Thereby, in the locked state, the left operation stick 120a (gripping portion 801) can operate from the reference position to the shallow push advance position, and the operation in the direction pushed in from the shallow push advance position is restricted. It has become.

  As described above, in the locked state, the player can push the left operation stick 120a (gripping part 801) to the shallow push advance position, and further push is impossible.

  At the shallow push advance position, both the first sensor 821 and the second sensor 822 are turned off. When both the first sensor 821 and the second sensor 822 are turned off, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can determine that the grip portion 801 is not located at either the reference position or the deeply advanced position, for example, , It can be determined that it is located in the shallow push advance position.

  FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the left operation stick during the deep press operation. In FIG. 10, the lock unit 830 is in the unlocked state. In the unlocked state, when an operating force from the gripping part 801 is applied, the restriction by the lock part 830 does not work, so both the small spring 811 and the large spring 812 are compressed. Thereby, in the unlocked state, the left operation stick 120a (gripping part 801) can advance to the deeply pressed position.

  At the deeply advanced position, the second sensor 822 is turned on. When the second sensor 822 is turned on, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can determine that the grip portion 801 is located at the deeply advanced position. The left operation stick 120a has a predetermined vibrator function. For example, when the deep push operation is possible or when the deep push operation is performed, the grip portion 801 is vibrated to obtain a predetermined sound effect. The output effect at the time of the deep press effect can be enhanced.

  Although the detailed description of the right operation stick 120b is omitted, for example, the right operation stick 120b does not have the lock portion 830, and other components such as the grip portion 801, the operation receiving portion 802, the small spring 811, the first sensor 821, It has components corresponding to the large spring 812 and the second sensor 822, can be operated up to a position corresponding to the deeply pressed position of the left operation stick 120a, and is not restricted at a position corresponding to the shallowly pressed position. It is possible.

(Example of cross section and operation of lock part)
Next, the cross section and operation | movement of the lock part 830 are demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the cross section and operation of the lock portion. In FIG. 11, the lock unit 830 includes a drive unit 1110, a regulation unit 1120, and an insertion unit 1130.

  First, the insertion part 1130 will be described. The insertion portion 1130 has an insertion hole 1131 and an insertion member 1132. The insertion hole 1131 is a hollow region through which the insertion member 1132 is inserted. A grip portion 801 (see FIG. 8A) is connected to the insertion member 1132. The insertion member 1132 is inserted into the insertion hole 1131 and can operate in a direction (for example, the back direction in the drawing) and a drawing direction (for example, the front side in the drawing) with respect to the insertion hole 1131. It is. For this reason, the grip portion 801 (insertion member 1132) can be operated in a direction to be pushed in by a player's operation, and can be operated in a direction to be pulled out by the biasing force of the small spring 811 or the large spring 812. Become.

  Next, the drive part 1110 and the control part 1120 are demonstrated. The drive unit 1110 includes a drive motor 1111 and a drive gear 1112. The drive motor 1111 is driven under the control of the lamp control unit 250. The drive gear 1112 is driven to rotate by the drive force of the drive motor 1111.

  The restricting unit 1120 includes a driven gear 1121 and a restricting member 1122. The driven gear 1121 is meshed with the driving gear 1112 and rotates following the driving rotation of the driving gear 1112. The restricting member 1122 can rotate in the left-right direction in the drawing relative to the insertion member 1132, and rotates as the driven gear 1121 rotates.

  The regulating member 1122 can be displaced in the left-right direction with respect to the insertion member 1132. The restriction member 1122 restricts the insertion member 1132 from moving in the insertion direction by interfering with the insertion member 1132 at a predetermined restriction position. (2) in FIG. 11 shows a locked state in which the restricting member 1122 is in a predetermined restricting position. For this reason, even if the force of the direction in which the insertion member 1132 is pushed in acts, further pushing (deep pushing) is regulated by the regulating member 1122. As described above, when the restricting member 1122 is in the predetermined restricting position, the operation in the direction in which the insertion member 1132 is pushed is restricted.

  On the other hand, the restricting member 1122 does not restrict the movement of the insertion member 1132 in the insertion direction without interfering with the insertion member 1132 at the predetermined release position. (1) of FIG. 11 shows the unlocked state in which the regulating member 1122 is in a predetermined release position. Specifically, the restriction member 1122 is in a position where the insertion operation of the insertion member 1132 is not restricted, does not interfere with the insertion member 1132, and can be inserted into the insertion hole 1131 together with the insertion member 1132. Become. Thus, when the regulating member 1122 is in the predetermined release position, the operation in the direction in which the insertion member 1132 is pushed in or the direction in which it is pulled out is not regulated.

  Here, the regulating member 1122 can be rotated in the left-right direction in the drawing relative to the insertion member 1132 at the reference position of the grip portion 801 so as to switch the lock state. Here, if it is attempted to change the lock state under a predetermined condition in which the grip portion 801 is operated (pressed), the displacement operation (rotation operation) in the left-right direction of the restriction member 1122 is hindered. As a result, there is a risk of inducing a failure of the lock unit 830 (left operation stick 120a), such as burn-in of the drive motor 1111 or breakage of each gear or the regulating unit 1120.

  For this reason, the lock state is not switched under a predetermined condition in which the grip portion 801 is operated. Hereinafter, the fact that the displacement operation of the restricting member 1122 in the left-right direction, which is assumed when the state of the lock portion 830 is switched, is referred to as “operation interference assumed when the lock state is switched”.

(An example of a deep press effect and a shallow press effect)
Next, an example of a deep press effect and a shallow press effect will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a deep press effect and a shallow press effect. In FIG. 12, (1a) shows a non-operation state. Even if the player operates the left operation stick 120a during normal operation, the left operation stick 120a is locked, so that a shallow push operation is possible, but a deep push operation is impossible.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an operation effect using the left operation stick 120a in a predetermined notice effect. In the operation effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an operation prompting effect that prompts the user to operate the left operation stick 120a. When the player pushes the left operation stick 120a within a predetermined effective period, there are a case where a shallow push operation is possible and a case where a deep push operation is possible.

  (2a) shows a case where a shallow push operation is possible. In the case of (2a), there is a high possibility that, for example, a low-reliability notice effect will be performed after the shallow pressing operation by the player. On the other hand, (3a) shows a case where a deep press operation is possible. In the case of (3a), there is a high possibility that, for example, a highly reliable notice effect will be performed after the deep pressing operation by the player. For this reason, the deep press operation itself in the deep press effect can be a highly reliable effect.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, in the operation effect using the left operation stick 120a, when the player operates the left operation stick 120a, a shallow press operation and a deep press operation are performed. is there. In both cases of a shallow push operation and a deep push operation, the player cannot visually determine the amount of operation that can be operated before the operation. For this reason, the player can be operated, and in the case of a deep press operation, the player can be surprised, so that the operation itself can be interesting.

(Control of the state of the lock part)
Next, control of the state of the lock unit 830 will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating control of the state of the lock unit. In FIG. 13, (1b) shows the non-operating state of the left operation stick 120a, and specifically takes either the locked state (normal state) or the unlocked state. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines that the deep press effect is to be executed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 releases the lock at a predetermined state switching timing (release timing) immediately before the deep press effect is performed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs locking at a predetermined state switching timing (regulation timing) after executing the deep press effect.

  As shown in (1b) → (2b) → (3b) in FIG. 13, if there is no player operation at the state switching timing, the state is switched. The case where there is no operation by the player is, for example, the case where the left operation stick 120a is at the reference position, and specifically, the case where the first sensor 821 is ON. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 releases the lock when there is no player operation at the release timing when the deep press effect is started. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs locking when there is no operation by the player at the restriction timing when the deep press effect is ended.

  On the other hand, as shown in (1b) → (4b) → (5b), if the player is operating the left operation stick 120a at the state switching timing, the current state is maintained. The case where the player is operating the left operation stick 120a is, for example, the case where the left operation stick 120a is not at the reference position, and specifically, the case where the first sensor 821 is OFF. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not release the lock when the player is operating the left operation stick 120a at the release timing when starting the deep press effect. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not lock when the player is operating the left operation stick 120a at the restriction timing when the deep press effect is ended.

  Here, if the player switches the state while operating the left operation stick 120a, as described above, the displacement operation (rotation) in the left-right direction of the regulating member 1122 (see FIG. 11) is hindered. May occur, causing a malfunction of the lock unit 830. In the first embodiment, when there is a possibility of “operation interference assumed at the time of switching the lock state”, the state switching is not performed, so that the failure of the lock unit 830 can be suppressed.

(An example of other effects by deep press operation)
Here, the effect by the deep press operation is not limited to the effect performed at the time of switching the notice effect shown in (3a) of FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of another effect produced by a deep press operation. In FIG. 14, a description will be given of a continuation effect (for example, a gauge effect) that changes with the continuation time during which the deep press operation is performed.

  In FIG. 14, (1c) shows the gauge display 1400 at the start of the deep press effect. The gauge display 1400 shows an image displayed on the main liquid crystal 104. When the player continues to push the left operation stick 120a within the effective period, that is, the second sensor 822 is continuously turned on. Depending on the duration, the gauge amount increases from 0 to a predetermined amount based on the result of the predetermined effect determination. The gauge display 1400 is, for example, an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the jackpot will be a big hit as the gauge amount approaches max, that is, an effect that represents the reliability of the jackpot.

  For example, when the player pushes the left operation stick 120a and the second sensor 822 detects that the left operation stick 120a is deeply pressed, the gauge display 1400 rises as shown in (1c) → (2c) of FIG. To do. Thereafter, when the deep pressing of the left operation stick 120a is continuously detected, as shown in (3c), the gauge amount increases to a predetermined amount. In addition, when the effect by the gauge display 1400 is finished, a winning effect corresponding to the gauge amount indicated by the gauge display 1400 is performed thereafter. The winning effect is an effect for notifying whether or not the game is a big hit, and the higher the gauge amount, the higher the possibility of winning the jackpot, and the smaller the gauge amount, the higher the chance of being lost.

  On the other hand, as shown in (4c), when the player interrupts the pushing of the left operation stick 120a within the effective period, that is, the second sensor 822 is turned off. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not stop the rise of the gauge display 1400 simultaneously with the interruption of the push, and does not stop the increase of the gauge display 1400 until a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses after the interruption of the push. Let it continue. And as shown to (5c), when predetermined time (for example, 1 second) passes, the raise of the gauge display 1400 will be stopped.

  As described above, even when the player interrupts the operation of the left operation stick 120a, by continuing the ascent of the gauge display 1400 for 1 second, it is possible to leave a remnant in the rise of the gauge display 1400. It can appear as if the climb stopped halfway. Thereby, it can be suggested that the player stops raising the gauge display 1400 due to the interruption of the operation, and the player can be prompted to re-operate the left operation stick 120a.

  When the player resumes the deep pressing operation of the left operation stick 120a after stopping the increase of the gauge display 1400 in (5c), for example, the increase starts again from the position of the gauge display 1400 that was interrupted earlier, If it is within the effective period, the gauge display 1400 will rise to a predetermined amount.

(Example of operation effects in variable effects)
In the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can perform operation effects using the respective operation units 231 such as the effect button 118, the left operation stick 120a, and the right operation stick 120b in the variable effect. Here, an example of the effect when the effect button 118 and the left operation stick 120a are used in the change effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an operation effect in a variable effect. In FIG. 15, the variation effect indicates, for example, the effect in the variation pattern D with the highest reliability. Specifically, the variation effect is a variation effect that develops in the following order: normal variation → normal reach → anime reach → actual reach. For example, the button effect 1501 by the effect button 118 is performed in the normal variation.

  In the normal reach, a notice effect 1511 using the left operation stick 120a is performed. The notice effect 1511 is an effect that changes the color of the background image in the normal reach when there is an operation of the left operation stick 120a within a predetermined effective period after the operation prompting effect for prompting the operation of the left operation stick 120a. The colors of the background image include, for example, white, blue, yellow, and red. When the colors are compared using the inequality sign in descending order of the reliability of the jackpot, they are red> yellow> blue> white.

  In the notice effect 1511, for example, when a shallow pressing operation is performed, the background image is likely to change to a low-reliability color (white or blue), while when a deep pressing operation is performed, the background image is highly reliable. It is easy to change to the color of the degree (yellow or red). When the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines that the deep operation effect of the left operation stick 120a is to be executed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the unlocked state at the timing t1 before the deep pressing operation is performed, and enters the locked state again at the timing t2 after the deep pressing is completed. To do.

  However, when the player operates the left operation stick 120a, there is a possibility that “operation interference assumed at the time of switching the lock state” may occur, and the state of the lock unit 830 is not switched. In the first embodiment, by performing the button effect 1501 before the notice effect 1511 (particularly the deep press effect), even if the player operates the left operation stick 120a in the normal variation, the effect button 118 By operating, the left operation stick 120a can be prevented from being operated. Thereby, “operation interference assumed at the time of switching the lock state” can be prevented, and the state of the lock unit 830 can be switched.

  In the anime reach, for example, a button effect 1502 by the effect button 118 is performed. Further, in the anime reach, the back effect 1512 using the left operation stick 120a can be executed. The back effect 1512 is a deep press effect that is performed without an operation prompting effect that prompts an operation to the left operation stick 120a. When the deep press operation is accepted within a predetermined effective period, It is a premium production that reports the jackpot.

  The premium effect includes outputting a predetermined sound (premium sound), displaying a predetermined image (premium image), and the like. Further, the back effect 1512 has a short predetermined effective period during which the deep pressing operation can be performed (for example, 1 second). Also, if the left operation stick 120a is pressed before the effective period starts, the reverse effect ( This is an effect that makes the deep press operation impossible.

  The back effect 1512 is performed, for example, at the same timing as when the animation reach is started, or at a predetermined timing in the button effect 1502. The pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the left operation stick 120a to the unlocked state at timings t3 and t5 before performing the back effect 1512 (before the deep press operation), and timings t4 and t6 after the period during which the back effect can be executed ends. Then, the left operation stick 120a is again locked. However, when the player operates the left operation stick 120a, there is a possibility that “operation interference assumed at the time of switching the lock state” may occur, and the state of the lock unit 830 is not switched.

  Note that the back effect is not limited to the deep pressing operation of the left operation stick 120a. For example, the effect can be performed using the effect button 118 or can be performed using the right operation stick 120b. It is also possible to perform the operation by shallowly pressing the left operation stick 120a.

  In FIG. 15, after the animation reach, in the live-action reach, an effect 1513 immediately before winning using the left operation stick 120a is performed. The winning effect 1513 is a gauge effect for performing a winning effect corresponding to the gauge amount by raising the gauge amount by a deep pressing operation of the left operation stick 120a within a predetermined effective period.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the left operation stick 120a to the unlocked state at the timing t7 before performing the effect 1513 just before the win (before deep pressing), and the left operation stick 120a again at the timing t8 after performing the effect 1513 just before the win. Set to locked state. However, when the player operates the left operation stick 120a, there is a possibility that “operation interference assumed at the time of switching the lock state” may occur, and the state of the lock unit 830 is not switched.

  In the first embodiment, by performing the button effect 1502 at the stage of animation reach before the effect 1513 just before the win, even if the player operates the left operation stick 120a in the animation reach, the effect button By operating 118, the left operation stick 120a can be prevented from being operated. Thereby, “operation interference assumed at the time of switching the lock state” can be prevented, and the state of the lock unit 830 can be switched.

  In addition, although the production | presentation at the time of using the production | presentation button 118 and the left operation stick 120a was demonstrated in FIG. 15, there are various combinations in the operation production using each operation part 231. FIG. For example, it is possible to perform an operation effect using the left operation stick 120a and the right operation stick 120b at the same time, and such an effect may be a jackpot finalizing effect, for example.

(Example of functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an operation unit 231, a special game determination unit 1601, an effect execution unit 1602, an operation restriction unit 1603, a restriction control unit 1604, and a detection unit 1605. .

  The special game determination unit 1601 determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player. The special game is a gaming state with a high degree of profit for the player, specifically, a jackpot game. In the jackpot game, there is a game in which a player can obtain a game. In addition, depending on the type of jackpot game (big jackpot symbol), after the jackpot game is over, for example, a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a probability variation gaming state, is obtained. The special game is not limited to the jackpot game, and can be an open game of the ordinary electric accessory 107.

  The operation unit 231 receives an operation from a player. The operation unit 231 may be anything that can be operated from a predetermined reference position (initial position) to a predetermined position, and includes, for example, a left operation stick 120a that can be operated from the reference position to a predetermined pushing position. Specifically, the left operation stick 120a can be switched between a state where the left operation stick 120a can be operated from the reference position to the first position and a state where the left operation stick 120a can be operated from the reference position to the second position where the operation amount is larger than the first position. is there. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a lever-shaped operation unit that can be pulled down from the reference position to a predetermined pull-down position, a drawer-shaped operation unit that can be pulled out from the reference position to a predetermined pull-out position, or the like may be used.

  The effect execution unit 1602 executes the effect. Specifically, the effect execution unit 1602 executes the effect based on the determination result of the special game determination unit 1601. The production includes fluctuating production using decorative symbols and a notice production that suggests the possibility of a big hit. Specifically, the display of images, the output of audio, the lighting of lamps, the movement of movable objects, etc. Is used.

(About the first operation effect and the second operation effect)
Here, the first operation effect and the second operation effect will be described. The effect execution unit 1602 can execute one operation effect among a plurality of operation effects including the first operation effect and the second operation effect. The first operation effect is an effect (shallow press effect) in which the left operation stick 120a can be operated from the reference position to the first position.

  The reference position is a normal position in a state where the left operation stick 120a does not accept an operation from the player, and specifically, an initial position or an origin position. The first position is a position where the amount of pushing from the reference position is a predetermined amount (shallow push advance position). When performing the shallow pressing effect, the effect executing unit 1602 performs an operation for prompting the player to operate the left operation stick 120a, such as an operation prompt display, during a predetermined period before the timing at which the operation of the left operation stick 120a is enabled. Make a reminder.

  The second operation effect is an effect (deep press effect) in which the left operation stick 120a can be operated from the reference position to a second position different from the first position. The second position is, for example, a position farther from the reference position than the first position. Specifically, the second position is a position where the amount of pushing from the reference position is larger than a predetermined amount in the first position (deep pushing advance position).

  The effect execution unit 1602 performs an operation prompting effect that prompts the player to operate the left operation stick 120a before a predetermined timing when the operation to the left operation stick 120a is reflected in the effect when performing the deep press effect. In addition, the effect execution unit 1602 may perform the deep press effect as a so-called reverse effect. The reverse effect by the deep press operation is an effect that enables the deep press operation at a predetermined timing without performing the operation prompting effect. When the deep press operation is performed, a big hit is notified.

  Thus, in this Embodiment 1, since it can be set as a different operation amount from the reference position in the shallow press effect and the deep press effect, the player can be surprised by the operation amount in the deep press effect, Interesting during operation can be improved.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the effect execution unit 1602 performs a shallow press effect (first operation effect) and a deep press effect (second operation effect) based on the determination result of the special game by the special game determination unit 1601. One operation effect of a plurality of operation effects including is executed. For example, the effect execution unit 1602 makes it easier to execute the shallow press effect than the deep press effect in the case of a loss, and makes it easier to execute the deep press effect than the shallow press effect in the case of a big hit.

  For example, if an operation prompting effect is performed and the player operates the left operation stick 120a, a low-reliability notice effect is likely to be performed when a shallow push operation is performed, and a deep press operation is performed. A highly reliable notice effect can be easily performed. As a result, the deep push effect can be made more reliable than the shallow push effect. For this reason, it is possible to produce an effect in which the operation amount from the reference position is different depending on the reliability of the jackpot, so that the interest of the operation effect can be improved.

(About lock control)
Next, lock control will be described. The operation restriction unit 1603 is a restriction unit, and is realized by the lock unit 830, for example. The operation restricting unit 1603 restricts the operation of the operation unit 231 up to the second position. Specifically, the operation restriction unit 1603 restricts the left operation stick 120a at the shallow push advance position (first position) in the locked state, and enables an operation from the reference position to the shallow push advance position. Specifically, the locked state is a state in which the shallow push operation is enabled but the deep press operation is not possible. In addition, the operation restriction unit 1603 releases the restriction of the left operation stick 120a in the unlocked state, and enables an operation from the reference position to the deeply advanced position (second position).

  The restriction control unit 1604 performs restriction and release of the operation restriction unit 1603. Specifically, the restriction control unit 1604 uses a predetermined driving force to restrict or release the operation restriction unit 1603 at the shallow push advance position. The predetermined driving force is based on, for example, the driving motor 1111 (see FIG. 11) shown in FIG. 11, and is transmitted by a transmission system including the driving gear 1112 and the driven gear 1121.

  The detection unit 1605 detects that the operation unit 231 is operated. Specifically, the detection unit 1605 excludes the shallow push advance position between the reference position and the shallow push advance position (first position) of the left operation stick 120a (the gripping part 801 in FIGS. 8-1 to 10). It detects that it is in a predetermined position. The predetermined position is, for example, the reference position, but is not limited to this, and is not limited to this position. Any position other than the shallow pushing advance position can be used as long as it is a position where there is no possibility that a force that hinders the driving force acts.

  Specifically, the force that hinders the predetermined driving force is a force that hinders the lateral displacement operation of the regulating member 1122 (see FIG. 11) when the player pushes the left operation stick 120a (pressing operation). . The detection unit 1605 includes, for example, a first sensor 821 (see FIGS. 8A to 10), and detects that the left operation stick 120a is at a predetermined position when the first sensor 821 is ON.

  The restriction control unit 1604 restricts or cancels the operation restriction unit 1603 based on the detection result of the detection unit 1605. Specifically, the restriction control unit 1604 performs restriction or release of the operation restriction unit 1603 based on a detection result of a predetermined position by the detection unit 1605. Due to the restriction or the release of the restriction, the operation restriction unit 1603 is switched from the locked state to the released state, or switched from the released state to the locked state. For example, when the detection unit 1605 detects a predetermined position (reference position), the regulation control unit 1604 regulates or cancels the operation regulation unit 1603. On the other hand, the restriction control unit 1604 does not restrict or release the operation restriction unit 1603 when the predetermined position is not detected by the detection unit 1605.

  Thus, in the first embodiment, when there is a possibility that “operation interference assumed at the time of switching the lock state” may occur, that is, an extra load due to the player's pressing operation may be applied to the operation restriction unit 1603 If there is, there is no restriction on the operation restriction unit 1603 or the release of the restriction. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a failure of the operation restricting unit 1603 that may be caused by a player pressing when the operation restricting unit 1603 is restricted or released.

  In addition, the restriction control unit 1604 releases the operation restriction unit 1603 based on the detection result of the detection unit 1605 at a predetermined timing before the operation effect is started by the effect execution unit 1602. Specifically, the restriction control unit 1604 restricts the operation restriction unit 1603 based on the detection result of the predetermined position by the detection unit 1605 at a predetermined timing before the operation effect is started by the effect execution unit 1602. To release. The operation effect referred to here is a deep press effect. Specifically, the restriction control unit 1604 restricts the operation restriction unit 1603 when the reference position is detected by the detection unit 1605 at a predetermined timing before the deep execution effect is started by the effect execution unit 1602. To release. On the other hand, the restriction control unit 1604 does not release the restriction of the operation restriction unit 1603 when the reference position is not detected by the detection unit 1605 even at a predetermined timing.

  Thus, in Embodiment 1, since the restriction of the operation restriction unit 1603 can be released immediately before the deep press effect, the deep push effect can be operated to the deep press advance position. In addition, when an extra load due to the player's pressing operation is applied to the operation restricting unit 1603, the operation restricting unit 1603 is not released, and thus the operation restricting unit 1603 caused by the player's pressing operation is prevented from being broken. be able to.

  In Embodiment 1, when it is determined that the deep press effect is to be performed, the effect executing unit 1602 outputs an image or sound of the deep press effect even when the restriction of the operation restricting unit 1603 is not released. I am going to do that. For this reason, the effect execution unit 1602 performs the operation prompting effect of “Deep press!” At the timing of performing the deep press operation, for example, but the restriction of the operation restriction unit 1603 is not released. Even if the player attempts to perform a deep push operation, the player cannot perform the deep push operation, so that there is a discrepancy between the instruction content of the production and the content when the operation is actually performed.

  Therefore, even if it is determined that the deep press effect is to be performed, the effect execution unit 1602 replaces the deep press effect with another effect when the restriction of the operation restriction unit 1603 is not released. Other effects may be executed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of wrinkles between the instruction content of the production and the content when actually operated.

  Further, the restriction control unit 1604 releases the restriction of the operation restriction unit 1603, and restricts the operation restriction unit 1603 based on the detection result of the detection unit 1605 after the operation effect is performed by the effect execution unit 1602. . Specifically, the restriction control unit 1604 releases the restriction of the operation restriction unit 1603, and after the deep execution effect is performed by the effect execution unit 1602, the left operation stick 120a is in a predetermined position by the detection unit 1605. When this is detected, the operation restriction unit 1603 is restricted. Specifically, the regulation control unit 1604 regulates the operation regulation unit 1603 when the reference position is detected by the detection unit 1605 when a deep press effect is performed and a predetermined regulation timing comes.

  On the other hand, the restriction control unit 1604 does not restrict the operation restriction unit 1603 when the reference position is not detected by the detection unit 1605 even when the deep press effect is performed and the predetermined restriction timing is reached. In this case, the regulation control unit 1604 waits until the detection unit 1605 detects the reference position, and regulates the operation regulation unit 1603 when the detection unit 1605 detects the reference position.

  As described above, when the deep press effect is finished, the operation restricting unit 1603 that has released the restriction can be restricted again. Therefore, the operation of the left operation stick 120a is restricted to the shallow push advance position except during the deep press effect. be able to. In addition, when there is a possibility that an extra load due to the player's pressing operation is applied to the operation restricting unit 1603, the operation restricting unit 1603 may not be restricted. Therefore, the operation restricting unit 1603 is restricted. In this case, it is possible to prevent the operation restricting unit 1603 from being loaded, and to prevent the operation restricting unit 1603 from being damaged.

  Further, the effect execution unit 1602 executes a predetermined effect that prompts the player not to operate the left operation stick 120a before the start timing of the deep press effect. The predetermined effect may be, for example, a notification that directly prompts the cancellation of the operation (for example, a notification that “Release the hand from the operation stick!”) Or an illustration image that directly prompts the cancellation of the operation. Moreover, the deep press effect said here does not include a back effect.

  As described above, by performing the predetermined performance, even if the player operates the left operation stick 120a, it is possible to prevent the left operation stick 120a from being operated, and thus the operation restricting unit 1603 is prevented from being broken. However, the restriction of the operation restriction unit 1603 can be released before the deep press effect is performed. As a result, the restriction of the operation restriction unit 1603 in the deep press effect can be maintained, so that it is possible to suppress a problem that a flaw occurs between the instruction content of the effect and the content when actually operated.

  In addition, the predetermined effect that prompts the player not to operate the left operation stick 120a is not directly urged to release the operation, for example, but may be indirectly urged. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the operation unit 231 includes an effect button 118 and a right operation stick 120b in addition to the left operation stick 120a. The predetermined effect that prompts the player not to operate the left operation stick 120a may be another operation effect performed by the player operating the effect button 118 or the right operation stick 120b.

  Thus, even if the player operates the left operation stick 120a, the left operation stick 120a is not operated without making the player aware of it, that is, without causing the player to feel annoyance. Can do. This makes it possible to switch to the unlocked state before performing the deep press effect.

  In addition, the timing at which the restriction or restriction of the operation restriction unit 1603 can be released is not limited to once, and may be provided a plurality of times. For example, when the reference position is not detected at the first timing, the restriction control unit 1604 detects the reference position again at the second timing after the first timing, and detects the reference position. In such a case, the operation restriction unit 1603 may be restricted or released.

  In this case, the effect execution unit 1602 may execute a predetermined effect that prompts the player not to operate the left operation stick 120a between the first timing and the second timing. Thus, even if the player operates the left operation stick 120a at the first timing, it is possible to prevent the left operation stick 120a from being operated by the second timing. Regulations can be lifted.

(About effects that change with the duration of the deep press operation)
Next, an effect that changes with the duration of the deep press operation will be described. The effect execution unit 1602 can execute a continuous effect over the operated period based on continuous operation of the left operation stick 120a within the effective operation period of the left operation stick 120a (operation unit 231). . Here, the left operation stick 120a (operation unit 231) can be displaced from the reference position to a predetermined advance position. The predetermined advance position is the deep push advance position (second position), but may be a shallow push advance position (first position) or another position. The effect executing unit 1602 can change the stage in a predetermined effect according to the operation time when the player operates the left operation stick 120a within the effective period.

  The predetermined effect is an effect that can develop the effect in stages within a predetermined period in response to an operation on the left operation stick 120a, and an effect that changes with the operation time during which the deep press operation is performed. . The predetermined effect is, for example, a gauge effect in which the gauge (stage) rises within a predetermined period. Specifically, the effect execution unit 1602 performs a gauge (stage) by performing an operation in which the player deeply pushes the left operation stick 120a to the advance position (second position) in a gauge effect as a predetermined effect. The effect that raises is performed.

  In the case where the operation of the left operation stick 120a is ended while executing the continuous effect, the effect execution unit 1602 continues the continuous effect until a predetermined period elapses from the end of the operation of the left operation stick 120a. When the predetermined period elapses, the continuation effect ends. The continuous effect is, for example, a gauge effect, but is not limited to a gauge effect as long as it is an effect that continues for a period of continuous operation. Here, the effect executing unit 1602 can change the stage of the gauge effect when the left operation stick 120a is located at the deeply advanced position in the gauge effect. Then, when the left operation stick 120a is no longer in the deeply advanced position after changing the stage of the gauge effect, that is, when the player interrupts the operation of the left operation stick 120a, the effect execution unit 1602 performs a predetermined period of time. The gauge is changed until elapses, and the gauge change is stopped when a predetermined period elapses.

  The predetermined period is, for example, a time that can leave an afterglow in the gauge change, and is, for example, 1 second. The change until the predetermined period elapses is the same as the change up to that time. However, it may be a gradual change compared to the previous change, and this can leave a lingering effect on the change in the gauge, and it is more effective that the change in the gauge stops halfway due to the interruption of the operation. Can be represented.

  Here, for the effect using the left operation stick 120a, an aspect in which the effect is switched by a single operation (single operation mode: for example, a notice effect 1511 (see FIG. 15)) and a mode in which the effect is kept pressed within a predetermined period (continuation). Since there are two modes of operation mode: for example, a gauge effect), the player may misunderstand that the effect is a single operation mode in the effect of the continuous operation mode.

  Also, the left operation stick 120a among the operation units 231 is not widely used in gaming machines and is not easy to operate compared to the production buttons 118, so that it is difficult for the player to re-operate, and in a continuous operation mode. It is unlikely that the player can confirm that there is. Furthermore, the left operation stick 120a has a case where a shallow push operation is possible and a case where a deep push operation is possible, so that a beginner player is surprised by the amount of operation when performing a deep push operation. , That alone may be satisfied and the operation may be stopped by a single operation.

  For this reason, in the first embodiment, in the operation effect of the continuous operation mode of the left operation stick 120a, even when the player performs only one operation or is interrupted in the middle, the predetermined effect is given for a predetermined period. In order to continue the change in the stage, the reverberation can be left in the operation of the change effect. Thereby, it is possible to make it appear as if the stage change has stopped halfway due to the player's operation being interrupted, and the player can be prompted to perform the operation again. In addition, for example, a notification to prompt a direct re-operation such as “Re-operate!” Is not performed, so that a re-operation can be urged without interfering with the change effect being executed.

  In addition, in the effect using the left operation stick 120a and the right operation stick 120b, the effect of the effect mode (continuous hitting mode) to be repeatedly hit within a predetermined period is not prepared. This is because the part operated by the player is stick-shaped, and the amount pushed from the reference position is longer than that of the effect button 118, so that it is not suitable for repeated hits. On the other hand, for the effect using the effect button 118, a plurality of modes such as a continuous hit mode, a single operation mode, and a continuous operation mode are prepared.

  Here, the effect button 118 is more common as the operation unit than the left operation stick 120a, and the player often knows that the effect mode is the above-described three modes, and the game is such that repeated hits are possible. It is easy for the user to operate. For this reason, for example, even if the player misunderstands that the effect of the continuous operation mode of the effect button 118 is the effect of the single operation mode, the player re-operates to indicate that it is the continuous operation mode. There is a high possibility that you can confirm it yourself.

  Thus, in the effect of the continuous operation mode of the effect button 118, unlike the case of the left operation stick 120a, even when the player performs only one operation or is interrupted in the middle, a predetermined period, step It is decided not to continue this change.

  Also in the effect of the continuous operation mode of the effect button 118, as in the case of the left operation stick 120a, when the player performs only one operation or is interrupted in the middle, the predetermined period is a predetermined period. You may continue the change of the stage in production. Thereby, a reverberation can be left in the operation of the change effect of the continuous operation mode of the effect button 118, and the player can be prompted to re-operate the effect button 118.

  In addition, when the player operates the operation unit again within the effective period after stopping the change of the gauge after stopping the change of the gauge, the effect executing unit 1602 restarts the change of the gauge from the stopped position. Thereby, the effect before interruption can be continued.

  The special game determination unit 1601 described above is realized by the CPU of the main control unit 210, for example. That is, the function of the special game determination unit 1601 is realized by the CPU of the main control unit 210 executing various programs stored in a storage unit such as a ROM.

  In addition, the effect execution unit 1602 is realized by the CPU of the effect control unit 230, for example. That is, the function of the effect execution unit 1602 is realized by the CPU of the effect control unit 230 executing various programs stored in a storage unit such as a ROM. The restriction control unit 1604 is realized by the CPU of the lamp control unit 250, for example. That is, the function of the restriction control unit 1604 is realized by the CPU of the lamp control unit 250 executing various programs stored in a storage unit such as a ROM.

(Lock switching control process)
Next, the contents of the lock switching control process performed by the lamp control unit 250 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a lock switching control process performed by the lamp control unit. In FIG. 17, the lamp control unit 250 determines whether it is the timing for switching the state of the lock unit 830 (step S1701). The state switching timing of the lock unit 830 is a release timing before performing the deep press effect (including the back effect) or a regulation timing after performing the deep press effect.

  The lamp control unit 250 waits until the state switching timing of the lock unit 830 is reached (step S1701: No). When the state switching timing of the lock unit 830 is reached (step S1701: Yes), the left operation is performed outside the effective period in the back effect. It is determined whether or not the stick 120a has been operated (step S1702).

  When the left operation stick 120a is operated outside the effective period in the back effect (step S1702: Yes), the lamp control unit 250 locks to maintain the locked state without switching from the locked state to the unlocked state. The switching control process is terminated. When the left operation stick 120a is not operated outside the effective period in the back effect (step S1702: No), the lamp control unit 250 determines whether the reference position is detected by the first sensor 821 (see FIG. 8-1). Is determined (step S1703).

  The lamp controller 250 waits until the reference position is detected by the first sensor 821 (step S1703: No). When the reference position is detected (step S1703: Yes), it is determined whether or not the lock position is being set. Determination is made (step S1704). When it is in the locked state (step S1704: Yes), the lamp control unit 250 switches to the released state (step S1705) and ends the lock switching control process. On the other hand, when not in the locked state (step S1704: No), that is, when in the unlocked state, the lamp control unit 250 switches to the locked state (step S1706), and ends the lock switching control process.

  According to the above-described processing, since the state of the lock unit 830 is switched when the left operation stick 120a is at the reference position, when there is a possibility that “operation interference assumed at the time of lock state switching” may occur, That is, when there is a possibility that an extra load is applied to the lock unit 830 due to the player's pressing operation, the state of the lock unit 830 may not be switched. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a failure of the lock portion 830 that may occur when the player performs a pressing operation when switching the state.

(Gauge display control processing for operation effects)
Next, the content of the gauge display control process in the operation effect performed by the image / sound controller 240 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the gauge display control process in the operation effect performed by the image / sound controller 240. In FIG. 18, the image / sound control unit 240 determines whether or not the operation of the left operation stick 120a is in a valid period during which the operation can be reflected in the effect (step S1801).

  The image / sound controller 240 waits until the effective period of the left operation stick 120a is reached (step S1801: No). When the effective period is reached (step S1801: Yes), whether or not the left operation stick 120a is being pressed deeply. Is determined (step S1802). Specifically, whether or not the left operation stick 120a is being deeply pressed can be determined based on whether or not the second sensor 822 (see FIG. 10) is ON.

  When the left operation stick 120a is being pressed deeply (step S1802: Yes), that is, when the second sensor 822 is ON, the image / sound controller 240 displays a gauge-up operation for raising the gauge step by step. Control is performed (step S1803). Then, the image / sound controller 240 determines whether or not a predetermined level has been reached (step S1804). The predetermined level is obtained by referring to a determination result of a predetermined determination (for example, gauge effect level determination) included in the notice effect determination process (see FIG. 6).

  If the predetermined level has been reached (step S1804: YES), the image / audio control unit 240 proceeds to step S1806. If the predetermined level has not been reached (step S1804: NO), the image / sound controller 240 determines whether or not the effective period of the left operation stick 120a has passed (step S1805). If the validity period has not elapsed (step S1805: NO), the image / sound controller 240 proceeds to step S1802.

  If the valid period has elapsed (step S1805: YES), the image / sound control unit 240 stops the display control of the gauge up operation (step S1806), and ends the gauge display control process in the operation effect.

  In step S1802, when it is not deeply pressed (step S1802: No), that is, when the second sensor 822 is OFF, the image / sound control unit 240 determines whether display control of the gauge-up operation is being performed. (Step S1807). When the display control of the gauge up operation is not being performed (step S1807: NO), the image / sound control unit 240 proceeds to step S1805.

  When the display control of the gauge-up operation is being performed (step S1807: YES), the image / sound control unit 240 determines whether one second has elapsed after the second sensor 822 is turned off (step S1808). The image / sound controller 240 waits until one second has elapsed after the second sensor 822 is turned off (step S1808: No), and after one second has elapsed (step S1808: Yes), performs display control of the gauge-up operation. The process is interrupted (step S1809), and the process proceeds to step S1805.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, even when the player interrupts the operation of the left operation stick 120a, the gauge-up operation is continued for one second, so that a reverberation can be left in the gauge-up operation. Thereby, it is possible to make it appear as if the change in the gauge-up operation has stopped halfway due to the interruption of the operation by the player, and the player can be prompted to perform the operation again.

(Notice effect processing in operation effect)
Next, the content of the notice effect process in the operation effect performed by the image / sound control unit 240 will be described. FIG. 19A is a flowchart illustrating the notice effect process in the operation effect performed by the effect supervision unit 230. Note that the notice effect described here is an effect of changing the color of the background image in normal reach.

  In FIG. 19A, the image / sound control unit 240 determines whether or not it is during the effective period in the notice effect that can reflect the operation of the left operation stick 120a in the effect (step S1901).

  The image / sound control unit 240 waits until the effective period in the notice effect is reached (step S1901: No), and if it is in the effective period in the notice effect (step S1901: Yes), is the left operation stick 120a being operated? It is determined whether or not (step S1902). Specifically, whether or not the left operation stick 120a is operated can be determined by whether or not the first sensor 821 (see FIGS. 9-1 to 10) is OFF.

  When the left operation stick 120a is not operated (step S1902: No), that is, when the first sensor 821 is ON, the image / audio control unit 240 determines whether or not the effective period of the notice effect has elapsed. (Step S1903). When the valid period in the notice effect has not elapsed (step S1903: No), the image / audio control unit 240 proceeds to step S1902. When the effective period in the notice effect has elapsed (step S1903: Yes), the image / sound control unit 240 ends the notice effect process in the operation effect.

  In step S1902, if the left operation stick 120a is operated (step S1902: Yes), that is, if the first sensor 821 is OFF, the image / sound control unit 240 is in the middle of pressing the left operation stick 120a. It is determined whether or not (step S1904).

  Specifically, whether or not the left operation stick 120a is being deeply pressed can be determined based on whether or not the second sensor 822 (see FIG. 10) is ON. When the left operation stick 120a is being pressed deeply (step S1904: Yes), that is, when the second sensor 822 is ON, the image / audio control unit 240 executes, for example, a highly reliable notice effect ( Step S1905), the notice effect processing in the operation effect is ended.

  A highly reliable notice effect is obtained by referring to a determination result of a predetermined determination (for example, background image determination) included in the notice effect determination process (see FIG. 6). For example, the background image is red. It is a production that changes. Further, depending on the determination result of the background image determination, a low-reliability notice effect may be executed in step S1905.

  On the other hand, when the left operation stick 120a is not being deeply pressed (step S1904: No), that is, when the second sensor 822 is OFF, the image / sound control unit 240 executes a low-reliability notice effect ( Step S1906), the notice effect processing in the operation effect is ended.

  Note that the low-reliability notice effect is obtained by referring to a determination result of a predetermined determination (for example, background image determination) included in the notice effect determination process (see FIG. 6). For example, the background image is blue. It is a production that changes. Further, depending on the determination result of the background image determination, a highly reliable notice effect may be executed in step S1906.

  According to the processing described above, since the operation amount can be different from the reference position in the shallow push operation and the deep push operation, the player can be surprised by the operation amount in the deep push operation, and the fun at the time of the operation Can be improved. In addition, since a highly reliable notice effect is easily executed during the deep press operation, the reliability of the jackpot can be suggested according to the operation amount, and the interest of the operation effect can be improved.

(Back effect processing in operation effect)
Next, the contents of the back effect process in the operation effect performed by the image / sound control unit 240 will be described. FIG. 19-2 is a flowchart showing the back effect process in the operation effect performed by the effect supervising unit 230. Note that the reverse effect described here is a reverse effect using the left operation stick 120a, and if there is an operation outside the valid period, the jackpot notification is not performed.

  In FIG. 19-2, the image / sound control unit 240 determines whether or not it is a predetermined period before the start of the back effect (step S1921). The predetermined period is a period in which it is determined whether or not the left operation stick 120a is operated outside the effective period in the back effect. The image / sound controller 240 waits until a predetermined period before starting the back effect (step S1921: No), and when the predetermined period before starting the back effect (step S1921: Yes), the left operation stick 120a is operated. It is determined whether or not (step S1922).

  Specifically, whether or not the left operation stick 120a is operated can be determined by whether or not the first sensor 821 (see FIGS. 9-1 to 10) is OFF. When the left operation stick 120a is not operated (step S1922: No), that is, when the first sensor 821 is ON, the image / audio control unit 240 determines whether or not the effective period of the back effect has elapsed. (Step S1923).

  If the valid period has not elapsed (step S1923: NO), the image / audio control unit 240 proceeds to step S1922. When the valid period has elapsed (step S1923: Yes), the image / sound control unit 240 ends the back effect process in the operation effect.

  When the left operation stick 120a is operated (step S1922: Yes), that is, when the first sensor 821 is OFF, the image / sound control unit 240 may reflect the operation of the left operation stick 120a in the effect. It is determined whether or not it is during the valid period of the possible back effect (step S1924).

  When it is not during the effective period in the back effect (step S1924: No), that is, when the player operates the left operation stick 120a during a predetermined period before the effective period starts, the image / sound control unit 240 The back effect process in the operation effect is terminated without performing the effect. When it is during the effective period in the back effect (step S1924: Yes), the image / sound controller 240 determines whether or not the left operation stick 120a is being pressed deeply (step S1925). Specifically, whether or not the left operation stick 120a is being deeply pressed can be determined based on whether or not the second sensor 822 (see FIG. 10) is ON.

  If it is not deeply pressed (step S1925: No), that is, if the second sensor 822 is OFF, the image / sound controller 240 proceeds to step S1922. When deep pressing is being performed (step S1925: Yes), that is, when the second sensor 822 is ON, the image / sound control unit 240 executes a jackpot notification effect (step S1926), and a reverse effect process in the operation effect. Exit.

  By the above-described processing, it is possible to perform a back effect informing the jackpot when the left operation stick 120a is operated only within the effective period of the back effect, and increase the variation of the operation effect using the left operation stick 120a. it can.

(An example of the display image in the notice effect using the operation stick)
Next, an example of the display image in the notice effect using the operation stick will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display image in a notice effect using an operation stick. In FIG. 20, (1d) shows the effect after becoming normal reach. In (1d), the main liquid crystal 104 displays a fluctuating effect by the decorative symbol Sz indicating the reach state and an operation prompting effect Ph that prompts the user to operate the left operation stick 120a.

  When the player operates the left operation stick 120a within a predetermined effective period, in most cases, the shallow press shown in (2d-1) is performed. Then, as shown in (3d-1), for example, a low-reliability effect in which the background color of the main liquid crystal 104 changes to blue is easily performed. When a low-reliability production is performed, there is a high possibility that it will be lost rather than the possibility of winning a big hit, for example, the design that the loss will be confirmed without developing the production from the normal reach, or the animation reach from the normal reach Even if it develops, there is a high possibility that the symbol that is determined to be lost will be stopped and displayed. In addition, even if it becomes the shallow push shown to (2d-1), it may become the highly reliable production shown to (3d-2) mentioned later, In this case, the low reliability shown to (3d-1) It is more likely to be a big hit than when the performance is performed, and for example, it is easy to develop into anime reach or live-action reach.

  On the other hand, when the player operates the left operation stick 120a within a predetermined effective period, in the case of a big hit or a highly reliable variation display, it is likely to be deeply pressed as shown in (2d-2). Then, as shown in (3d-2), for example, a highly reliable effect in which the background color of the main liquid crystal 104 changes to red is easily performed. After this, there is a higher possibility of a big hit than when the low-reliability performance shown in (3d-1) is performed, and for example, it is easy to develop into animation reach or live-action reach. In addition, there is a higher possibility of winning a big hit when a high-reliability effect is performed after a deep press operation than when a high-reliability effect is performed after a shallow press operation.

  Thus, in this Embodiment 1, since it can be set as a different operation amount from the reference position in the shallow push operation and the deep push operation, the player can be surprised by the operation amount in the deep push operation, Interesting during operation can be improved. In addition, since a highly reliable notice effect is easily executed during the deep press operation, the reliability of the jackpot can be suggested according to the operation amount, and the interest of the operation effect can be improved.

(Example of display image in gauge production using operation stick)
Next, an example of a display image in a gauge effect using an operation stick will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display image in a gauge effect using an operation stick. In FIG. 21, (1e) shows the screen of the gauge effect at the stage before performing the winning effect in the live-action reach. Specifically, the main liquid crystal 104 displays a fluctuating effect by the decorative symbol Sz indicating the reach state and an operation prompting effect Pi that prompts a deep press operation of the left operation stick 120a.

  When the player depresses the left operation stick 120a within a predetermined effective period, the gauge 2100 is raised as shown in (2e-1). Further, when the player continues the deep pressing operation of the left operation stick 120a, the gauge 2100 further rises as shown in (3e-1), and in the case of a big hit, as shown in (4e-1), Gauge 2100 may rise to max.

  On the other hand, in this effect, the player may stop the deep press operation immediately although the player performs the deep press operation, for example, when the player does not know that the deep press operation is continued. In this case, as shown in (2e-2), the raising of the gauge 2100 is not stopped immediately, but is stopped after one second as shown in (3e-2). As a result, when the player stops the deep press operation, it is possible to leave a lingering effect on the change in the gauge 2100, and the change in the gauge 2100 stops midway due to the stop of the deep press operation. This can be suggested to the player.

  Then, as shown in (4e-2), when the player resumes the deep pressing operation, the gauge 2100 starts to rise from the place where it was stopped. And in the case of big hit, as shown to (4e-1), the gauge 2100 may rise to max.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, since the operation amount from the reference position of the left operation stick 120a can be different between the shallow press effect and the deep press effect, the operation amount in the deep press effect Can surprise the player and make the operation itself interesting. In addition, since the player cannot know the amount of operation from the reference position, the player can be actively operated.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the shallow push effect and the deep push effect are effects with different jackpot reliability, so the operation amount from the reference position of the left operation stick 120a and the jackpot reliability are calculated. Since it can link, the interest of operation production can be improved.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when there is a possibility that “operation interference assumed at the time of switching the lock state” may occur, that is, there is a possibility that an extra load due to the player's pressing operation may be applied to the lock unit 830. May not be switched between states (locked state and unlocked state). For this reason, it is possible to prevent a failure of the lock portion 830 that may occur when the player performs a pressing operation when the state is switched.

  Further, in the first embodiment, since the lock can be released immediately before the deep pressing operation becomes possible, the deep pressing operation is not performed in a normal state, and the state in which the deep pressing operation is possible is rare. Can be.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the deep press effect is finished, it can be returned to the locked state. Therefore, the operation of the left operation stick 120a can be restricted to the shallow press position except during the deep press effect. In addition, when there is a possibility that an extra load due to the player's pressing operation is applied to the lock unit 830, the lock unit 830 is not returned to the lock state, so that the lock unit 830 is prevented from being loaded during the switching operation to the lock state. The failure of the unit 830 can be prevented.

  In the first embodiment, since the button effect is performed before the deep press effect, even if the player operates the left operation stick 120a, it is possible to prevent the player from operating the deep press effect. Can be unlocked before.

  In the first embodiment, in the gauge production, even if the player interrupts the operation of the left operation stick 120a, the gauge continues to rise for 1 second, so that the reverberation can be left in the operation of the gauge production. Accordingly, it is possible to make it appear as if the change of the gauge has stopped midway due to the player's operation being interrupted, and the player can be prompted to perform the operation again without disturbing the gauge effect being executed.

  Further, since the gauge effect is performed by the deep press operation of the left operation stick 120a capable of two-step operation, the player is satisfied just by performing the deep press operation momentarily and stops the operation halfway. Even if such a situation occurs, re-operation can be urged without interfering with the gauge effect being executed.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment described below, the vibration intensity (vibration strength) at a predetermined performance of the vibration rendering means provided so as to be able to vibrate is determined by the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment (for example, the concerned This is an example in which the employees of the game hall where pachinko machines are installed can be changed. In the second embodiment described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

  First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment also has the same basic configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 100 described in the first embodiment. That is, the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment also includes a left operation stick 120a and the like, similar to the pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. As described above, the left operation stick 120a functions as an operation unit that receives a player's operation, has a predetermined vibrator function, and also functions as a vibration effect unit that vibrates and produces a predetermined effect. .

  Since the technique for giving the left operation stick 120a a vibrator function is a known technique, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. For example, a vibration motor may be disposed inside the left operation stick 120a. The vibration motor includes, for example, a motor (for example, a DC motor) that rotates a drive shaft and a vibrator attached to the drive shaft, and generates vibration by rotation of the drive shaft and the vibrator that is linked to the vibrator. Note that the vibration motor is configured to generate a strong vibration by rotating at a higher speed, for example, as the input voltage is higher.

  Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 22, the pachinko gaming machine 2200 according to the second embodiment has a configuration including a production control unit 2210 and a lamp control unit 2220.

  The production control unit 2210 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, etc. (these are not shown), and also includes a special RAM 2211 as in the production control unit 230 of the first embodiment. The special RAM 2211 can store predetermined information (for example, vibration intensity setting information described later), and is a storage unit configured to hold the information even when the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is turned off.

  The special RAM 2211 is realized by a non-volatile memory such as an FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory), for example. The special RAM 2211 is realized by a combination of a volatile memory and a backup power source that can supply power to the volatile memory for a certain period of time (for example, one day) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is cut off. Also good.

  The lamp control unit 2220 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like as in the lamp control unit 250 of the first embodiment (illustration is omitted except for the ROM 2221 and the RAM 2222). The ROM 2221 stores, for example, information indicating a control signal (for example, voltage) input to a vibration motor provided in the left operation stick 120a. Further, the RAM 2222 is provided with an area in which a vibration intensity setting flag to be described later can be set.

(Relationship between vibration intensity setting and vibration intensity at each vibration production)
Next, the relationship between the vibration intensity setting in the second embodiment and the vibration intensity of the left operation stick 120a at each vibration effect will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a relationship between the vibration intensity setting in the second embodiment and the vibration intensity of the left operation stick at the time of each vibration effect.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, weak setting, medium setting, and strong setting are provided as vibration intensity settings. In the second embodiment, as a vibration effect for vibrating the left operation stick 120a, a weak vibration effect and a strong vibration effect for vibrating at a stronger vibration intensity than the weak vibration effect are provided. In addition, the strong vibration effect is an effect having higher reliability than the weak vibration effect so as to be proportional to the relationship of the vibration intensity.

  The strong vibration effect is performed, for example, as part of the deep press effect shown in the first embodiment. Specifically, for example, in the deep press effect, when the left operation stick 120a is pressed deeply, the strong vibration effect is performed. In addition, the weak vibration effect is performed as a part of the shallow press effect shown in the first embodiment, for example. Specifically, for example, in the shallow pressing effect, when the left operation stick 120a is pressed shallowly, the weak vibration effect is performed.

  Note that the strong vibration effect and the weak vibration effect are not limited to the example described here, and may be performed accompanying other effects, or may be performed independently. These execution conditions may be arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 2200.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 2200 uses the left operation stick 120a with five levels of vibration strengths “1” to “5” (in order of “1” <“2” <“3” <“4” <“5”). The vibration strength is increased). Specifically, for example, by inputting the control signal Cs1 of the voltage V1 to the vibration motor (DC motor thereof), it is possible to vibrate with the vibration intensity “1”.

  Similarly, when the control signal Cs2 of voltage V2 (V2> V1) is input to the vibration motor, the vibration strength is “2”, and when the control signal Cs3 of voltage V3 (V3> V2) is input to the vibration motor, the vibration strength is obtained. With “3”, each can be vibrated. Further, when the control signal Cs4 of the voltage V4 (V4> V3) is input to the vibration motor, the vibration intensity is “4”, and when the control signal Cs5 of the voltage V5 (V5> V4) is input to the vibration motor, the vibration intensity “ 5 ", each can be vibrated. As described above, information indicating the control signals Cs1 to Cs5 is stored in advance in the ROM 2221 of the lamp control unit 2220 by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 2200.

  Whether the left operation stick 120a is vibrated at the vibration intensity “1” to “5” (that is, which of the control signals Cs1 to Cs5 is input to the vibration motor) at the time of the weak vibration effect and the strong vibration effect is determined. It is predetermined for each vibration intensity setting by 2200 manufacturers. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, in the case of weak setting, the vibration is made to vibrate with a vibration intensity “1” (that is, the control signal Cs1 is input to the vibration motor) at the time of the weak vibration effect, and the strong vibration effect is generated. Oscillation is sometimes performed with a vibration intensity of “3” (that is, the control signal Cs3 is input to the vibration motor).

  On the other hand, in the case of the medium setting, the vibration is made to vibrate with the vibration intensity “2” in the weak vibration effect (that is, the control signal Cs2 is input to the vibration motor), and the vibration intensity “4” is made in the strong vibration effect. It vibrates (that is, the control signal Cs4 is input to the vibration motor). Further, in the case of strong setting, the vibration is made with the vibration intensity “3” (that is, the control signal Cs3 is inputted to the vibration motor) at the time of the weak vibration effect, and is vibrated with the vibration intensity “5” at the strong vibration effect ( That is, the control signal Cs5 is input to the vibration motor).

  Next, an example of processing performed by each control of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 will be described. For example, the main control unit 210 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 performs the same processing as that of the main control unit 210 of the first embodiment, and the RAM clear button (detailed because it is a well-known technique) while the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is activated. When the button is pressed or the power button of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, a predetermined RAM clear preparation state is performed.

  The main control unit 210 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 does not perform various processes related to the progress of the game, such as a special symbol game process (see FIG. 3), for example, during the RAM clear preparation period. In addition, when the RAM clear preparation period is reached, the main control unit 210 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 outputs a predetermined command to the effect control unit 2210 to notify the effect control unit 2210 that the RAM clear preparation state is set. The main control unit 210 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 performs RAM clearing when the RAM clear button is pressed again while in the RAM clearing preparation state. Since the RAM clear is a known technique, a detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  Each process performed by the main control unit 210 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 described here is, for example, a predetermined process stored in advance in the ROM of the main control unit 210 by the CPU of the main control unit 210 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200. This is done by executing the program.

  In addition, the production control unit 2210 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 performs, for example, the same processing as the production control unit 230 of the first embodiment (for example, the production control process in the special symbol game of FIG. 6). The following vibration intensity setting change processing is performed.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the vibration intensity setting change process performed by the production control unit of the second embodiment. For example, during the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 2200, the production control unit 2210 performs this vibration intensity setting change process at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  In FIG. 24, the effect supervising unit 2210 determines whether or not it is the timing at which the vibration intensity setting can be changed (step S2401). In the second embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is in the RAM clear preparation state, the vibration intensity setting can be changed. For this reason, in step S2401, the production control unit 2210 can change the vibration intensity setting by determining whether or not a command notifying the RAM clear preparation state is received from the main control unit 210 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200. It is determined whether it is timing.

  It should be noted that the effect supervising unit 2210 does not perform various processes related to the progress of the game, such as the effect control process (see FIG. 6) in the special symbol game, for example, during the RAM clear preparation period. Note that the production control unit 2210 may perform the vibration intensity setting change process triggered by receiving a command for notifying the RAM clear preparation state from the main control unit 210.

  If it is not the timing at which the vibration intensity setting can be changed (step S2401: No), the effect supervising unit 2210 ends the vibration intensity setting changing process as it is. When it is time to change the vibration intensity setting (step S2401: Yes), the production supervising unit 2210 determines whether or not there is a predetermined operation for requesting a change in the vibration intensity setting (hereinafter referred to as “vibration intensity setting change request operation”). Is determined (step S2402). An example of the vibration intensity setting change request operation will be described later with reference to FIG. When there is no vibration intensity setting change request operation (step S2402: No), the vibration intensity setting change process is terminated as it is.

  When there is a vibration intensity setting change request operation (step S2402: Yes), the production control unit 2210 determines whether or not there is a weak setting operation for requesting a weak setting (step S2403). An example of the weak setting operation will be described later with reference to FIG. When there is a weak setting operation (step S2403: Yes), the production supervising unit 2210 stores weak setting information indicating the weak setting in the special RAM 2211 (step S2404), and ends the vibration intensity setting changing process.

  When there is no weak setting operation (step S2403: No), the production supervising unit 2210 determines whether or not there is a medium setting operation for requesting medium setting (step S2405). An example of the middle setting operation will be described later with reference to FIG. When there is a middle setting operation (step S2405: Yes), the effect supervising unit 2210 stores the middle setting information indicating the middle setting in the special RAM 2211 (step S2406), and ends the vibration intensity setting changing process.

  When there is no middle setting operation (step S2405: No), the production control unit 2210 determines whether or not there is a strong setting operation for requesting strong setting (step S2407). An example of the strong setting operation will be described later with reference to FIG. When there is a strong setting operation (step S2407: Yes), the production supervising unit 2210 stores the strong setting information indicating the strong setting in the special RAM 2211 (step S2408), and ends the vibration intensity setting changing process. If there is no strong setting operation (step S2407: No), the process returns to step S2403. Hereinafter, the weak setting information, the medium setting information, and the strong setting information are collectively referred to as “vibration intensity setting information”.

  As described above, the production control unit 2210 can set the vibration intensity setting to the weak setting by storing the weak setting information in the special RAM 2211, and can set the vibration intensity setting by storing the medium setting information in the special RAM 2211. Can be set to the medium setting, and the strong setting information can be stored in the special RAM 2211 to set the vibration intensity setting to the strong setting. For example, when the setting content of the vibration intensity setting is changed, the effect supervising unit 2210 stores information indicating the changed vibration intensity setting in the special RAM 2211.

  Although illustration is omitted, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is activated, the production control unit 2210 receives a vibration intensity setting command including information indicating the vibration intensity setting stored in the special RAM 2211 at that time. Output to the lamp controller 2220. Thereby, the production control unit 2210 can notify the lamp control unit 2220 of the vibration intensity setting at this time.

  Each process performed by the production control unit 2210 described here is performed, for example, by the CPU of the production control unit 2210 executing a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM of the production control unit 2210.

  In addition, the image / sound control unit 240 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 performs, for example, the same processing as the image / sound control unit 240 of the first embodiment (for example, a notice effect process in the operation effect of FIG. 19-1). Detailed description is omitted here.

  Further, the lamp control unit 2220 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 performs, for example, the same processing as the lamp control unit 250 of the first embodiment (for example, the lock switching control processing of FIG. 17 and the like), and further sets the following vibration intensity setting. Flag processing and vibration effect control processing are performed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a vibration intensity setting flag process performed by the lamp control unit of the second embodiment. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is activated, the lamp control unit 2220 performs the vibration intensity setting flag process.

  In FIG. 25, the lamp control unit 2220 stands by until a vibration intensity setting command is received from the effect supervising unit 2210 (step S2501: No). When the vibration intensity setting command is received (step S2501: Yes), the vibration intensity setting is performed. The command is referred to (step S2502). Thereby, the lamp control unit 2220 can specify the vibration intensity setting set by the production control unit 2210 at that time.

  Then, the lamp control unit 2220 determines whether or not the weak setting is set (step S2503). If the lamp control unit 2220 determines that the weak setting is set (step S2503: Yes), the weak setting flag is turned ON in the RAM 2222. Set (step S2504), the vibration intensity setting flag processing is terminated. If it is determined that the weak setting is not set (step S2503: No), the lamp control unit 2220 determines whether the medium setting is set (step S2505), and the medium setting is set. (Step S2505: Yes), the medium setting flag is set to ON in the RAM 2222 (step S2506), and the vibration intensity setting flag process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the medium setting is not set (step S2505: No), the lamp control unit 2220 determines that the strong setting is set, and sets the strong setting flag to ON in the RAM 2222 (step S2507). ), The vibration intensity setting flag processing is terminated. Hereinafter, the weak setting flag, the medium setting flag, and the strong setting flag are collectively referred to as a “vibration intensity setting flag”.

  In addition, when setting any vibration intensity setting flag to ON by the processing of step S2504, step S2506, or step S2507, the lamp control unit 2220 turns OFF the vibration intensity setting flag that has been turned on until then. For this reason, different vibration intensity setting flags (for example, a weak setting flag and a medium setting flag) are not set to ON simultaneously.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a vibration effect control process performed by the lamp control unit of the second embodiment. In FIG. 26, the lamp control unit 2220 waits until the execution condition of the vibration effect is satisfied (step S2601: No). The manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 can arbitrarily determine the execution condition of the vibration effect, but in the second embodiment, as described above, the left operation stick 120a is deeply pressed in the deep press effect. Then, the execution condition of the strong vibration effect is established. In the shallow pressing effect, when the left operation stick 120a is pressed shallowly, the execution condition of the weak vibration effect is established.

  When the execution condition of the vibration effect is satisfied (step S2601: Yes), the lamp control unit 2220 refers to the vibration intensity setting flag that is turned on in the RAM 2222 (step S2602), and the vibration effect and the execution condition that is satisfied are turned on. A control signal corresponding to the vibration intensity setting flag is output to the vibration motor provided in the left operation stick 120a (step S2603), and the vibration effect control process is terminated.

  Specifically, for example, in step S2603, when the weak setting and the execution condition of the weak vibration effect are satisfied, the control signal Cs1 is sent to the vibration motor to vibrate the left operation stick 120a with the vibration intensity “1”. input. Further, when the execution condition of the strong vibration effect is satisfied with the weak setting, the control signal Cs3 is input to the vibration motor to vibrate the left operation stick 120a with the vibration intensity “3”. Further, when the execution condition of the weak vibration effect is satisfied with the medium setting, the control signal Cs2 is input to the vibration motor to vibrate the left operation stick 120a with the vibration intensity “2”. Further, when the execution condition of the strong vibration effect is satisfied with the medium setting, the control signal Cs4 is input to the vibration motor in order to vibrate the left operation stick 120a with the vibration intensity “4”. Further, when the execution condition of the weak vibration effect is satisfied with the strong setting, the control signal Cs3 is input to the vibration motor to vibrate the left operation stick 120a with the vibration intensity “3”. Further, when the strong setting and the execution condition of the strong vibration effect are satisfied, the control signal Cs5 is input to the vibration motor in order to vibrate the left operation stick 120a with the vibration intensity “5”.

  As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 2200, the left operation stick 120a vibrates at a vibration intensity according to the vibration intensity setting at that time in the vibration effect in which the execution condition is satisfied.

  Each process performed by the lamp control unit 2220 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 described here is, for example, a predetermined process stored in advance in the ROM 2221 of the lamp control unit 2220 by the CPU of the lamp control unit 2220 of the pachinko gaming machine 2200. This is done by executing the program.

  Next, a vibration intensity setting screen for accepting an operation related to vibration intensity setting will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a vibration intensity setting screen. The pachinko gaming machine 2200 displays, for example, the vibration intensity setting screen shown in FIG. 27 on the main liquid crystal 104 when in the RAM clear preparation state.

  In FIG. 27, (1f) is a display screen when the RAM clear preparation state is set. On this display screen, a message for informing that the RAM clear preparation period is in progress (in the illustrated example, “RAM clear is being prepared”) and a message for instructing an operation for performing the RAM clear (in the illustrated example “RAM clear” Press the RAM clear button again to display the vibration intensity setting change request operation for changing the vibration intensity setting. In the pachinko gaming machine 2200, the vibration intensity setting change request operation is a press of the effect button 118 when the display screen (1f) is displayed. For this reason, the message for guiding the vibration intensity setting change request operation is “Please press the effect button to change the vibration intensity setting” as shown in the figure.

  In FIG. 27, (2f) is a display screen that is displayed when the effect button 118 is pressed while the display screen shown in (1f) is displayed. In this display screen, a message for guiding that it is a display screen for changing the vibration intensity setting (“vibration intensity setting change” in the illustrated example), “weak setting”, “medium setting”, “ “Strong setting” is displayed. A designated image (“▼” in the illustrated example) 2701 is displayed in the vicinity of any of “weak setting”, “medium setting”, and “strong setting” (immediately above “medium setting” in the illustrated example).

  For example, the designated image 2701 is displayed in the vicinity of “medium setting” at the start of display of the display screen shown in (2f) (that is, at the time of default), and a cross key (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 2200 in this state. When the left key of) is pressed, it is displayed in the vicinity of “weak setting”. On the other hand, when the right key of the cross key provided in the gaming machine 2200 is pressed while the designated image 2701 is displayed in the vicinity of “medium setting”, it is moved and displayed in the vicinity of “strong setting”. Therefore, for example, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 who desires to change the vibration intensity setting operates the cross key when the display screen shown in (2f) is displayed, and displays the designated image 2701 in the desired vibration. It is possible to move to the vicinity of the message corresponding to the strength setting.

  When the effect button 118 is pressed while the designated image 2701 is displayed in the vicinity of “weak setting”, this is a weak setting operation, and in the pachinko gaming machine 2200, the weak setting is set. For example, FIG. As shown in 3 f), a display screen for guiding that the weak setting has been set is displayed on the main liquid crystal 104.

  On the other hand, when the effect button 118 is pressed while the designated image 2701 is displayed in the vicinity of “medium setting”, this is a middle setting operation, and the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is set to the middle setting. Although omitted, a display screen for guiding that the medium setting has been set is displayed on the main liquid crystal 104. Further, when the effect button 118 is pressed while the designated image 2701 is displayed in the vicinity of “strong setting”, this is a strong setting operation, and in the pachinko gaming machine 2200, the strong setting is set, and illustration is omitted. A display screen for guiding that the strong setting has been set is displayed on the main liquid crystal 104.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 2200 may display a vibration intensity setting change confirmation screen before displaying the display screen of (3f). In this case, for example, when the operation of selecting “weak setting” is performed after the display screen of (2f) is displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 2200 displays “OK” if it is set. When canceling, select “CANCEL” to display a vibration intensity setting change confirmation screen. When an operation for selecting the “OK” item is performed on the vibration intensity setting change confirmation screen, this is accepted as a weak setting operation and set to the weak setting, while an operation for selecting the “cancel” item is performed. When done, the display screen returns to (2f).

  Similarly, when the operation of selecting “medium setting” is performed after the display screen of (2f) is displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 2200 cancels “OK to set to medium setting? To do so, display a confirmation screen for changing the vibration intensity setting, such as “Select Cancel”. When an operation for selecting the “OK” item is performed on the vibration intensity setting change confirmation screen, this is accepted as a middle setting operation and set to the middle setting, while an operation for selecting the “cancel” item is performed. When done, the display screen returns to (2f).

  In addition, when an operation for selecting “strong setting” is performed after the display screen of (2f) is displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 2200 cancels “OK to set to strong setting? In such a case, display a vibration intensity setting change confirmation screen such as “Please select cancel”. When an operation for selecting the “OK” item is performed on the vibration intensity setting change confirmation screen, this is accepted as a strong setting operation and set to the strong setting, while an operation for selecting the “cancel” item is performed. When done, the display screen returns to (2f).

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the vibration intensity of the left operation stick 120a at the time of the strong vibration effect and the weak vibration effect can be changed. For example, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 The left operation stick 120a can be vibrated with a desired vibration intensity at the time of a vibration effect.

  Specifically, for example, after the introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 2200, when the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is operated for a long time with a predetermined vibration strength (for example, a strong setting), it may be found that the seizure of the vibration motor may occur. is there. In such a case, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 can prevent seizure of the vibration motor by operating the pachinko gaming machine 2200 with other vibration intensity settings.

  In addition, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is operated for a long period of time, the vibration motor is weakened, and the left operation stick 120a may not be vibrated with the vibration intensity at the time of introduction at the time of vibration production. In such a case, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 can secure the vibration strength of the left operation stick 120a at the time of the vibration effect by setting the vibration strength setting stronger than before.

  Further, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 can enhance the effect of producing the vibration effect by setting a stronger vibration intensity setting than usual on the event day, for example. Further, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 2200, for example, operates with a weak setting where physical stimulation is weakened if there are many elderly people as a customer base of the game hall where the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is installed. If there are many young people in the customer base, it may be operated with a strong setting that increases physical stimulation, and the pachinko machine 2200 with vibration intensity settings according to the customer base of the game hall where the pachinko machine 2200 is installed. Can also be used.

  In the second embodiment, since the special RAM 2211 that can hold the stored information even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is cut off is provided and the vibration intensity setting information is stored in the special RAM 2211, the pachinko game The manager of the machine 2200 does not have to reset the vibration intensity setting to a desired value every time the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is activated, and the labor of the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 can be reduced.

  Further, in the second embodiment, a vibration effect is performed based on the operation of the left operation stick 120a, and the reliability is suggested by this vibration effect, which increases the player's willingness to operate. It is possible to encourage a positive operation on the left operation stick 120a and entertain the game. Further, by operating the left operation stick 120a, a vibration effect is generated in which the left operation stick 120a is vibrated, so that it is easy to understand for the player, and the player can be more entertained.

  In the second embodiment, the special RAM 2211 is provided in the production control unit 2210. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special RAM 2211 may be provided in the lamp control unit 2220, and the lamp control unit 2220 may store the vibration intensity setting flag in the special RAM 2211. Even in this case, the same effect as that described in the second embodiment can be obtained.

  In Embodiment 2, when the pachinko gaming machine 2200 is activated, the production control unit 2210 notifies the vibration control unit 2220 of the vibration intensity setting information, and the lamp control unit 2220 sets the vibration intensity setting flag based on this. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the production control unit 2210 notifies the lamp control unit 2220 of the vibration intensity setting information every time the execution condition of the vibration production is satisfied, and based on this, the lamp control unit 2220 causes the left operation stick 120a to vibrate. Also good.

  Moreover, although the example which performs the vibration effect which vibrates the left operation stick 120a was demonstrated in this Embodiment 2, it is not restricted to this. The pachinko gaming machine 2200 may vibrate other effect means such as the right operation stick 120b, the movable accessory 130, and the effect button 118, for example. The manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 may arbitrarily determine which effect means is vibrated during the vibration effect.

  In the second embodiment, the timing at which the vibration intensity setting can be changed is set as the RAM clear preparation period, and the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 can change the vibration intensity setting during this period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timing at which the vibration intensity setting can be changed is a so-called “waiting for customer”, and the player of the pachinko gaming machine 2200 performs a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the effect button 118) when waiting for the customer, thereby FIG. May be displayed on the main liquid crystal 104. Then, when the display screen is displayed, the player may operate the cross key to set the desired vibration intensity setting. In this way, the player can set the desired vibration intensity setting, and at the time of the vibration effect, the left operation stick 120a and the like can be vibrated with the vibration intensity corresponding to the vibration intensity setting. It becomes possible to entertain more.

  In the second embodiment, the vibration intensity setting can be set in three stages. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be set in two stages or four or more stages. Furthermore, in Embodiment 2, two types of vibration effects, a weak vibration effect and a strong vibration effect, are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or more vibration effects may be provided.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the vibration intensity of the vibration rendering means can be arbitrarily set.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko game machine 104 Main liquid crystal 120a Left operation stick 120b Right operation stick 210 Main control part 230 Production control part 231 Operation part 240 Image | video sound control part 250 Lamp control part 821 1st sensor 822 2nd sensor 830 Lock part 1601 Special game Determination unit 1602 Production execution unit 1603 Operation restriction unit 1604 Regulation control unit 1605 detection unit

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined performance,
Vibration production means provided so as to vibrate;
Setting means capable of setting the vibration intensity of the vibration effect means;
A vibration effect control means capable of vibrating the vibration effect means with the vibration intensity set by the setting means at the time of the predetermined effect;
A gaming machine comprising: It further comprises storage means capable of storing information indicating the vibration intensity set by the setting means, and capable of holding the information indicating the vibration intensity even when the gaming machine is powered off,
The vibration effect control means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the vibration rendering means is vibrated at the vibration intensity based on information indicating the vibration intensity stored in the storage means.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the storage means stores information indicating the vibration intensity after the change when the setting of the vibration intensity is changed by the setting means.

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