JP2018187488A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine comprising an automatic operation function of operation means, capable of improving ease of use of the automatic operation function.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 comprises: operation means 10 which can be operated by a player; performance execution means for executing an operation request performance for promoting an operation of the operation means 10 to the player; and automatic operation function control means for, in at least a part of the operation request performance, switching on/off of the automatic operation function for, even when the operation means 10 was not actually operated, as regarding that the operation means 10 was operated, reflecting the fact that the operation means was operated in a performance. In the on state of the automatic operation function, when the operation means 10 is actually operated by the operation request performance, the automatic operation function is turned off.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As described in the following Patent Document 1, etc., in the operation request effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means such as a push button, the effect is that the player is automatically operated even if it is not operated. A gaming machine having an automatic operation function to be reflected in the game is known.

JP 2017-176421 A

  An object of the present invention is to improve the usability of the automatic operation function in a gaming machine having an automatic operation function of an operation means.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention made to solve the above-mentioned problems is an operation means operable by a player, an effect execution means for executing an operation request effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means, Automatic operation function control means for switching ON / OFF of an automatic operation function to be reflected in the effect as if the operation means was operated even if the operation means was not actually operated in at least a part of the operation request effect The automatic operation function is turned off when the operation means is actually operated in the operation request effect in a state where the automatic operation function is turned on.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, usability of the automatic operation function can be improved.

1 is an overall view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is the figure which showed the identification symbol displayed on the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of an operation request | requirement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of operation request | requirement effect (the kind of operation mode calculated | required with respect to a player). It is a figure for demonstrating that an automatic operation function becomes invalid when a 1st operation means is actually operated by the single operation request | requirement effect started in the state in which the automatic operation function is effective. It is a figure for demonstrating that an automatic operation function becomes invalid when a 1st operation means is actually operated by the continuous operation request | requirement effect started in the state in which the automatic operation function was effective. It is a figure for demonstrating that the state in which an automatic operation function is effective is maintained when a 1st operation means is actually operated by the operation non-request | reproduction effect started in the state in which the automatic operation function is effective. It is a figure for explaining fixed mode. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the setting method of fixed mode. It is the figure which showed the support part typically, Comprising: (a) is the figure which looked at the support part from upper direction, (b) is the figure which looked at the support part from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating that a light emission part light-emits, when a setting matter (example: volume) changes by operation of a 2nd operation means. It is a figure for demonstrating the example from which the light emission mode of a light emission part differs according to the operation mode of a 2nd operation means. It is a figure for demonstrating the example in which the operation means (example: 1st operation means) different from a 2nd operation means was set as a light emission part.

1) Overall Configuration Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and a guide rail 903 that forms a path for guiding a game ball launched by operating the launching device 908 (launching handle) to the gaming area 902 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows. In the game area 902, a start winning opening 904, a big winning opening 906, an out opening 907, and the like are provided.

  A display area 911 of the display device 91 is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. In some of the drawings, the shape of the display area 911 that is exposed without being covered by the game board 90 is simplified (described in a square shape), but the size and shape of the portion can be changed as appropriate. is there.

  In addition, the game area 902 is provided with a plurality of game nails as obstacles that change the flow-down mode of the game balls when the flow-down game balls collide. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the condition when it collides with the game nail.

  In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched toward the game area 902 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning opening such as the start winning opening 904 or the big winning opening 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

  The big winning lottery is executed by a winning determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by winning a game ball in the start winning opening 904 (a plurality of such starting winning openings 904 may be provided). Specifically, a numerical value (hereinafter also referred to as “hit / failure determination information”) is acquired from a random number source when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 904, and the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot value. If it is, it will be a big hit, otherwise it will be out of place. In the present embodiment, as in the case of known gaming machines, when a big hit is made, the identification symbol 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 is a predetermined combination (for example, three of the same symbol). If the other combinations are displayed, it is lost. In some drawings, the description of the identification symbol 80 is omitted, but basically, the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group) is being executed while the notification effect for notifying the determination result is being executed. Will continue to be displayed. Note that the illustration of the identification symbol 80 is omitted in some drawings other than FIG.

  In the present embodiment, notification of the success / failure determination result is started in the order in which the numerical values for the determination of success / failure are acquired (the variation of the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group) is started). Provided on a control board (not shown) until the determination of the success / failure determination result based on the certain numerical value is started when the determination result based on the numerical value acquired before that is notified. Stored in the stored storage means. The maximum number of numerical values that have not yet been notified of the determination result (the corresponding values are “hold (information)”. It can be said that the hold (information) is a subordinate concept of the determination information). The stored number (maximum holding number) can be set as appropriate. The maximum number of reservations that can be stored by the storage unit in the present embodiment is four per kind of start winning prize opening 904. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the acquired numerical value is a big hit at the time when notification of the determination result is started. The determination result itself may be stored. Moreover, the acquired numerical value is also used as a numerical value for determining the specific content of the effect for informing the determination result.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a holding symbol (not shown) that is a mark corresponding to each of the acquired numerical values (whether or not determination information) that has not started notification of the determination result or not stored in the storage unit. ) Is displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. In this embodiment, the numerical values are displayed so that they are arranged from the left in order from the earliest timing at which the numerical values are acquired (from the earlier so-called suspended digestion). A dedicated display device for displaying the reserved symbols may be provided. The mode of the reserved symbol may always be the same, and the normal reserved symbol that suggests that the probability that the corresponding success / failure determination result is a jackpot (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as (hit) reliability) has increased. One or more kinds of special symbols may be set in different modes.

  Note that the description of the components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower plate and the upper plate for storing the game balls, is omitted. About these, the thing of the structure similar to a well-known game machine is applicable.

2) Automatic operation function The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an operation means 10 (hereinafter, formally referred to as the first operation means 10 in order to be distinguished from the second operation means 20 described later). The first operation means 10 is a member provided for the player to participate in the production. The first operation means 10 in this embodiment is a so-called “push button”. The first operation means 10 is provided so as to be displaceable between an original position and an operation position displaced by a predetermined amount below the original position. At least that the first operating means 10 is located at the operating position is detected by a sensor (not shown). The first operation means 10 is not limited to a “push button”. The player may be able to displace the predetermined range by applying a force and can detect the position at the operation position by a sensor or the like. Moreover, the structure by which multiple operation directions (operation mode) were set may be sufficient. For example, a lever that can be pushed and pulled in the front-rear direction may be used. Moreover, it is good also as a structure in which the some 1st operation means 10 was provided.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is one of the various effects constituting the notification effect (the effect from the start of the variation of the identification symbol 80 to the stop with the combination indicating the result of the determination) that notifies the result of the determination. As a matter of fact, it is possible to execute an operation request effect. The operation request effect is an effect that prompts (requests) the player to operate the first operation means 10. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment generates a plurality of types of operation request effects with different scenes to be executed and required operation modes (described later). In the operation request effect, an operation valid period in which the operation of the first operation means 10 is reflected in the effect is set. During the operation effective period, a meter 11 (see FIG. 3) or a number (a number to be counted down) indicating the remaining time or elapsed time of the operation effective period may be displayed. In addition, an operation image 12 (see FIG. 3; see FIG. 3) showing the first operation means 10 so that the player can easily grasp that the timing (time) at which the first operation means 10 should be operated has arrived. If it is known that the image represents the operation means 10, the form may be any form, or a display 13 indicating that the first operation means 10 should be operated (see FIG. 3). ")" Is recommended. The mode of the operation request effect is merely an example. It is assumed that all of the effects in such a manner as to require the player to operate the first operation means 10 are included in the operation request effect.

  Various operation modes of the first operation means 10 required in the operation request effect are conceivable. A single operation for changing the first operation means 10 from the original position to the operation position only once, and a displacement of the first operation means 10 from the original position to the operation position are repeated a plurality of times (single operation is repeated a plurality of times). For example, “continuous hit”), an operation state in which the first operation means 10 is displaced from the original position to the operation position, and a maintenance operation (so-called “long press”) for maintaining the state can be exemplified. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an operation request effect that prompts a single operation (see FIG. 4A. Hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a single operation request effect), and an operation request effect that prompts a continuous operation (FIG. 4B). (Hereinafter referred to as a continuous operation request effect), and an operation request effect (see FIG. 4C) for prompting a maintenance operation, both occur.

  The automatic operation function is a function that reflects the virtual operation as if it was virtually operated even when the first operation means 10 is not actually operated during the operation effective period in various operation request effects. In this embodiment, except for special cases whose details will be described later, when the automatic operation function is enabled, a virtual operation is performed in any of the single operation request effect, the continuous operation request effect, and the maintenance operation request effect. It is reflected in the production as having been made. In other words, a virtual single operation is reflected in the single operation request effect, a virtual continuous operation in the continuous operation, and a virtual maintenance operation in the maintenance operation request effect. Specifically, in a single operation request production, sound and image output on the production, movement of a movable accessory, etc. are generated during a virtual single operation (hereinafter, generated by the virtual operation or actual operation). Events (events that produce a production effect) may be collectively referred to as “production elements”) (see FIGS. 5A and 5B). In the continuous operation request effect, an effect element is output every time a virtual operation is performed (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). In the maintenance operation request effect, the effect element is output every time the virtual maintenance operation elapses for a predetermined time. At the time of the continuous operation request effect and the maintenance operation request effect, the effect element is output every time the operation effective period elapses a predetermined time. By doing so, the burden on the player who feels burdened to operate the first operating means 10 in various operation request effects is reduced.

  Any method may be used by the player to change the automatic operation function from invalid (OFF) to valid (ON). An automatic operation function is installed as one of the customizable functions for setting and changing various functions related to the gaming machine 1, and the automatic operation function can be disabled and enabled by an operation on the customization screen. (Such a customization function itself is publicly known, so the description is omitted). Further, when the operation request effect is not executed (operation valid period) is not set, the automatic operation function is made valid from invalid by operating the first operation means 10 in a predetermined mode. Can be considered. For example, when the operation request effect is not executed (operation valid period) is not set, and the maintenance operation of the first operation means 10 is performed for a predetermined time, the automatic operation function is enabled from disabled. It is possible to do.

  On the other hand, as at least one method for the player to change the automatic operation function from valid (ON) to invalid (OFF), it is set to actually operate the first operation means 10 in the operation request effect. Specifically, when an actual operation of the first operation means 10 is detected during the operation effective period in the operation request effect, the automatic operation function is disabled from the enabled state (see FIGS. 5A and 5C). . The fact that the operation of the first operation means 10 is actually performed in the operation request effect means that the player has an intention to operate the first operation means 10, so that the automatic operation function is invalidated in respect of it. And When an operation request effect in a state where the automatic operation function is enabled occurs, and an actual operation of the first operation means 10 is detected in the certain operation request effect, the automatic operation is performed in the certain operation request effect. Not only is the function disabled, but the automatic operation function is also disabled in subsequent operation request effects (unless an operation for enabling the automatic operation function is performed).

  In the present embodiment, in the single operation request effect generated in a state where the automatic operation function is valid, a virtual single operation is prevented from occurring at the same time or immediately after the operation effective period is started. That is, during the specific period from the start point of the operation effective period to the intermediate point before the end point of the operation effective period, a virtual single operation is prevented from occurring, and the actual first operation is performed during the specific period. When the operation of the means 10 is not performed, it is assumed that a virtual single operation occurs at the midpoint (see FIGS. 5A and 5B). In the present embodiment, the intermediate point is set to a substantially intermediate point in the operation effective period. If a virtual single operation occurs at the same time or immediately after the operation effective period starts, the single operation request effect ends at that point (the operation effective period ends) There will be no room (time) for actual operation of the first operating means 10. That is, even if the player has an intention to actually operate the first operating means 10, there is not enough time to perform the actual operation. In the present embodiment, since the specific period is set, it is possible to actually operate the first operation means 10 even in a single operation request effect generated in a state where the automatic operation function is valid. When the first operation means 10 is actually operated during the specific period, the automatic operation function is invalidated (see FIGS. 5A and 5C).

  In the present embodiment, the specific period as described above is not set in the continuous operation request effect and the maintenance operation request effect. In the continuous operation request effect and the maintenance operation request effect, the effect does not end immediately after the virtual operation is performed, so there is sufficient time for the player to actually operate the first operation means 10. is there. Even in the continuous operation request effect and the maintenance operation request effect that occur in a state where the automatic operation function is valid, the actual operation of the first operation means 10 is detected (the first operation is started after the operation effective period is started). When the operation of the operation means 10 is detected), the automatic operation function becomes invalid (see FIGS. 6A and 6C). Therefore, after that, since a virtual operation is not performed, if the operation means is not actually operated, the effect is not reflected. In addition, it is good also as a structure by which the above specific periods were set also in the continuous operation request | requirement effect and the maintenance operation request | requirement effect. In this way, when the player has the intention to actually operate the first operation means 10, the first operation means 10 is actually operated before the virtual operation is performed (during a specific period). By operating, the automatic operation function can be switched from valid to invalid.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when an actual operation of the first operation means 10 is detected in the operation request effect generated in a state where the automatic operation function is enabled (ON), this is triggered. The automatic operation function is disabled (OFF) (see FIGS. 5A and 5C and FIGS. 6A and 6C). That is, when the first operation means 10 is actually operated, the automatic operation function is invalidated on the assumption that the player has an intention to operate the first operation means 10. Since it is not necessary for the player to take action to invalidate the automatic operation function, the usability of the automatic operation function is improved.

  In the present embodiment, when an actual operation of the first operation means 10 is detected in an operation request effect generated in a state where the automatic operation function is valid, an effect element is output as a trigger (FIG. 5). (See (c) and FIG. 6 (c)). That is, an operation that triggers switching the automatic operation function from valid to invalid is also set to be reflected in the production. The fact that the actual operation of the first operation means 10 is performed means that the player himself has the intention to operate the first operation means 10 and reflect it in the production. If this operation is not reflected in the production, the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, when an actual operation is detected, not only the automatic operation function is switched but also reflected in the effect (output of the effect element).

  Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters relating to the automatic operation function in the above embodiment are improved, embodied, and modified will be described. As far as possible, a configuration in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined may be applied.

○ First Specific Example Although the player is not prompted to operate the first operation means 10, it is possible to execute an operation non-requested effect (see FIG. 7) in which the operation of the first operation means 10 is reflected in the effect. . The operation request effect described above is a display in which the meter 11 indicating the operation valid period, the operation image 12, and the first operation means 10 should be operated, and the first operation means is provided to the player. On the other hand, the operation not requested is not displayed while the operation of 10 operations is promoted. However, when the operation of the first operation means 10 is performed, the operation request effect and the operation non-request effect are common in that they are reflected in the effect. The operation non-requisition effect is a so-called “hidden effect” that is noticed only by a specific player. Because of such a “hidden effect”, a virtual operation by the automatic operation function is not performed even if an operation non-requested effect occurs in a state where the automatic operation effective function is enabled (ON) (FIG. 7 ( a) (b)). This is because if a virtual operation is performed, it is noticed that an operation non-requested effect has occurred, and the meaning of “hidden effect” is lost. As such an operation non-requirement effect, a predetermined effect element (for example, a color of a predetermined image displayed in the display area 911) is changed by continuously operating the first operation means 10 during a so-called reach effect. Thus, an effect whose jackpot reliability is suggested by the effect element can be exemplified.

  It is assumed that an operation non-requirement effect occurs in a state where the automatic operation function is valid. Even when the operation of the first operation means 10 is actually performed during the operation non-requirement effect (operation valid period in the operation non-requirement effect), the automatic operation function is not invalidated (OFF) and is valid. The state is maintained (see FIGS. 7A and 7C). In other words, the actual operation in the operation request effect is triggered to invalidate the automatic operation function, but the actual operation in the operation non-requested effect is not triggered to invalidate the automatic operation function. As described above, the operation non-required effect is a “hidden effect”, so that an actual operation during the operation unrequired effect is intended to enjoy the effect of the “hidden effect”. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player does not think that the automatic operation in the operation request effect is unnecessary. In addition, in this example, even if the automatic operation function is in a valid state, the virtual operation in the operation non-requirement effect is not performed (see FIGS. 7A and 7B). In order to enjoy the effect of the production, it is necessary to perform an actual operation. Therefore, the actual operation during the operation non-requisition effect is not considered that the player intends to operate the first operation means 10, and the automatic operation function is maintained in a valid state. In addition, in the case where multiple types of operation non-required effects are installed, some operation unrequired effects remain effective without invalidating the automatic operation function triggered by the actual operation, but other operations The non-required effect may be configured such that the automatic operation function is invalidated by an actual operation.

Second Specific Example In the above embodiment, when an actual operation of the first operation means 10 is detected in an operation request effect (operation valid period) that occurs in a state where the automatic operation function is enabled, the automatic operation function is disabled. I explained that it was said. However, depending on the player, there is a possibility of disabling such switching from valid to invalid. For example, the automatic operation function is basically desired to be effective (the state in which the user does not need to operate it) is desired, but the user wants to operate the first operation means 10 in some operation request effects. There may be a player. For such a player, it can be said that it is not preferable that the automatic operation function is invalidated every time the operation is actually performed in the operation request effect.

  Based on this, even when the first operation means 10 is actually operated in the operation request effect in a state where the automatic operation function is valid, the automatic operation function is not invalidated and the valid state is maintained. (Refer to FIG. 8; hereinafter referred to as a fixed mode) is configured to be arbitrarily set by the player. In this way, the user operates the first operation means 10 for some operation request effects, and the virtual operation is performed for the other operation request effects (the user operates the first operation means 10). You can create a situation).

  Any method can be used by the player to set the fixed mode. However, when the automatic operation function is enabled (see FIG. 9A), the player determines whether or not to select the fixed mode. It can be said that it is preferable to adopt a configuration (see FIG. 9B). In other words, a situation in which the existence of the fixed mode is not known can be prevented by asking the player who has validated the automatic operation function whether the automatic operation function is to be fixed.

○ Third specific example In the above embodiment, when an actual operation of the first operation means 10 is detected in an operation request effect (operation valid period) generated in a state where the automatic operation function is enabled, the automatic operation function is disabled. The automatic operation function may be switched from valid to invalid even if the actual operation of the first operation means 10 is performed at a time other than when the operation request effect during the notification effect is being executed. The configuration is set so that there is no (except for the operation for switching the automatic operation function from valid to invalid using a so-called customization function). Since the operation of the first operation means 10 when the operation request effect is not executed is considered to be an operation not based on the player's intention to operate, such as an erroneous operation, the operation during the notification effect Even if the operation of the first operation means 10 is detected at a time other than when the requested effect is being executed, the state where the automatic operation function is valid is maintained.

3) Support function at the time of adjustment of setting items The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes second operation means 20 different from the first operation means 10 described above (see FIGS. 1 and 10). The second operation means 20 in the present embodiment is a so-called “cross key”. The second operation means 20 is provided on the support portion 30. Specifically, the second operation means 20 is supported by the support portion 30 such that a part of the second operation means 20 is exposed on the upper surface of the support portion 30. The support part 30 is a part that constitutes a casing (frame body) of the gaming machine 1 and is a part provided so as to protrude forward. A game ball storage space 31 (a portion that becomes a so-called “upper plate”) is formed on the upper side of the support portion 30 (see FIG. 10A). The game balls stored in the game ball storage space 31 are launched by the launching device 908. The second operation means 20 is provided in a portion where the game ball storage space 31 is not formed on the upper surface of the support portion 30 (see FIG. 10A). In the present embodiment, the first operating means 10 is also provided on the upper surface of the support portion 30.

  The support portion 30 is provided with a light emitting portion 32 (a portion including a light emitting body such as an LED) capable of emitting light in a predetermined manner. The light emitting unit 32 may be directly supported by the support unit 30, or the light emitting unit 32 may be supported by the support unit 30 via another member. The light emitting unit 32 is provided on the upper surface of the support unit 30 so that the light emission direction is directed upward (see FIG. 10A). The light emission mode of the light emitting unit 32 may be any. It may be capable of emitting light in a plurality of types.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can change the predetermined setting items to the player's preference by operating the second operation means 20. The second operation means 20 is an operation means used for changing the setting items, and is not an operation means used for production. That is, an operation request effect that prompts the player to operate the second operation means 20 does not occur. The setting item may be anything as long as it does not relate to the direct profit (out of play) of the player. The setting items include those related to the gaming environment such as the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 40 (see FIG. 1) and the amount of light output from the various illuminations, and the music output as the background music during the notification effect. Examples related to effects such as selection of types and types of effects (for example, main character) constituting notification effects can be given. Below, the support function by the light emission part 32 is demonstrated taking volume adjustment as an example.

  When adjusting the volume, the second operating means 20 is operated. In the present embodiment, the volume is increased by pressing “up” of the cross key (second operation means 20), and the volume is decreased by pressing “down”. That is, the direction in which the setting items change varies depending on the operation mode of the second operation means 20. Further, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can adjust the volume even while the notification effect is being executed (while the identification symbol 80 is changing). From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to adjust the sound volume to a desired level while continuing the game (while continuing to fire the game ball).

  When the second operating means 20 is operated and the volume changes, the light emitting unit 32 emits light. Specifically, when the sound volume changes by one step (including both changes in which the sound volume increases and decreases), the light emitting unit 32 emits light temporarily (for a predetermined time) (see FIG. 11). It is difficult to tell whether the volume has actually changed due to the operation of the second operation means 20, and even if the player intends to operate the second operation means 20, the operation has not been detected and the volume has not changed. A situation may arise. In the present embodiment, the light emitting unit 32 is caused to emit light in order to clearly indicate that the operation of the second operation means 20 has been detected and the change in volume has been executed. It can be said that the player can improve the usability of the function of changing the setting item because the player can know that the sound volume (setting item) is changed by the light emission of the light emitting unit 32.

  In addition, the light emitting unit 32 in the present embodiment is provided on the support unit 30 (above the support unit 30) together with the second operation means 20. A player who wants to change the volume operates the second operation means 20 by looking into the support portion 30 from above. Since the light emitting unit 32 is provided on the upper side of the support unit 30, it is confirmed whether or not the sound volume has been changed by checking whether the light emitting unit 32 emits light while operating the second operation means 20. It is possible to judge. In this embodiment, when the volume changes, the change in the volume is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIGS. 11B and 11C), but the second operating means 20 is operated. However, there is no need to view the display area 911. That is, whether or not the volume change was performed by looking at the light emitting unit 32 provided on the upper side of the support unit 30 together with the second operation means 20 rather than checking whether or not the volume change was performed by viewing the display area 911. It is easier to check whether.

  Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters related to the support function in the above embodiment are improved, embodied, and modified will be described. As far as possible, a configuration in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined may be applied.

First Specific Example It is assumed that the direction in which the setting items change varies depending on the operation mode of the second operation means 20. In the embodiment described above, the direction of change in the setting items differs between the first operation mode in which “up” of the cross key as the second operation means 20 is operated and the second operation mode in which “down” is operated. . For example, when the setting item is a volume or a light amount, the setting item changes in a direction in which the setting item increases when the operation is performed in the first operation mode, and the setting item decreases in a direction when the operation in the second operation mode is performed. It shall change. When the setting item is to select one element from a plurality of types of candidate elements such as music, a plurality of types of candidate elements are arranged in a predetermined order, and when an operation according to the first operation mode is performed, a predetermined It is assumed that the setting items (selection targets) are switched in order, and when the operation according to the second operation mode is performed, the setting items (selection targets) are switched in the reverse order of the predetermined order.

  With this as a premise, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 32 is configured differently when the setting item changes to one side (switches) and when it changes in the opposite direction (switches). . That is, when the operation according to the first operation mode is performed and the setting item is changed to one side, the light emitting unit 32 emits light in the first light emission mode (see FIG. 12A), and the operation according to the second operation mode is performed. When the matter has changed to the other, the light emission part 32 shall light-emit by the 2nd light emission mode (light emission mode different from a 1st light emission mode) (refer FIG.12 (b)). By doing in this way, the player can grasp not only that the setting item has changed due to the light emitting unit 32 emitting light, but also the direction of the change.

Second Specific Example The light emitting unit 32 is provided in an operating unit different from the operating unit (second operating unit 20) operated when changing the setting items, and the light emitting unit 32 emits light when the setting items change. For example, the light emission part 32 is provided in the 1st operation means 10 which is a push button (it may be provided in the vicinity of the 1st operation means 10). Since the first operating means 10 is provided on the support part 30, it can be said that the light emitting part 32 provided on the first operating means 10 is also provided indirectly on the support part 30. The light emitting unit 32 provided in the first operation means 10 is basically provided in order to develop a predetermined effect. For example, light is emitted during an operation effective period in an operation request effect that prompts the player to operate the first operation means 10. A player grasps that it is the timing when the first operation means 10 should be operated by the first operation means 10 emitting light.

  The light emitting unit 32 provided in the first operating means 10 emits light when the setting items are changed by the operation of the second operating means 20 (see FIG. 13). That is, the light emitting unit 32 provided in the first operation means 10 is used to notify the player that the setting items have changed. By doing in this way, it becomes unnecessary to provide the light emission part 32 for showing that the setting matter changed.

Third Specific Example The light emission mode of the light emitting unit 32 when the setting items are changed by operating the second operating means 20 is different from the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 32 at other times. Specifically, the light emitting unit 32 emits light in one or a plurality of types of effect light emission modes when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the notification effect in order to enhance the effect of various effects constituting the notification effect. Suppose that it is set so that there is a case. The light emission mode of the light emitting unit 32 when the setting items are changed (hereinafter referred to as a specific light emission mode in order to distinguish from the light emission mode for production) is different from any of the light emission modes for production. By doing so, it becomes easier to understand that the setting items have changed.

  In addition, when the timing at which the predetermined condition is satisfied during the notification effect and the timing at which the setting item by the operation of the second operation unit 20 changes overlap, priority is given to the light emitting unit 32 emitting light in the specific light emission mode. Like that. That is, the light emitting unit 32 is canceled from emitting light in the production light emitting mode, and the light emitting unit 32 emits light in the specific light emitting mode. Therefore, the support function by the light emitting unit 32 can be enjoyed regardless of the setting item in any situation.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described in detail, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment at all, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

  The gaming machine 1 may be applied with only one of the items described in “2) Automatic operation function” and “3) Support function when adjusting set items”.

  Although the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, the same technical idea can be applied to other gaming machines such as a swivel type gaming machine except for a configuration unique to the pachinko gaming machine. It is.

  Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiment are listed below.

・ Means 1-1
An operation means operable by the player, an effect executing means for executing an operation request effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and at least a part of the operation request effect, the operation means is actually operated. An automatic operation function control means for switching ON / OFF of an automatic operation function to be reflected in the effect as if the operation means was operated, and in the state where the automatic operation function is ON The gaming machine is characterized in that the automatic operation function is turned off when the operation means is actually operated in the operation request effect.
Even if the automatic operation function is ON, it is considered that the player is willing to operate the operation means when the operation means is actually operated in the operation request effect. Make the function OFF. From the viewpoint of the player, it is not necessary to take any action to turn off the automatic operation function, so that it is possible to improve the usability of the automatic operation function.

・ Means 1-2
In a state where the automatic operation function is ON, when the operation means is actually operated in the operation request effect, the automatic operation function is turned OFF and the operation is reflected in the effect. A gaming machine according to means 1-1.
Even if the automatic operation function is ON, when the operation means is actually operated in the operation request effect, it is considered that the player is willing to operate the operation means. Should be reflected in the production (if the operation is not reflected in the production, the player may feel uncomfortable).

・ Means 1-3
The effect executing means can execute an operation non-requested effect in which the operation of the operation means is reflected in the effect, although the player is not prompted to operate the operation means, and the automatic operation function is turned on. The automatic operation function is not turned OFF and the ON state is maintained even if the operation means is actually operated in the operation non-requirement effect in the state in which the operation is not required. Or the gaming machine according to Means 1-2.
The fact that the operation means is actually operated in the operation non-requirement effect is an operation for enjoying the operation of the operation non-requirement effect, and may not be the player's intention that the automatic operation is unnecessary. Therefore, it is preferable not to switch the automatic operation function from ON to OFF in response to an actual operation in an operation non-request production.

・ Means 1-4
In the state where the automatic operation function is turned on, even if the operation means is actually operated in the operation request effect, the fixed mode in which the automatic operation function is not turned off and the on state is maintained. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to means 1-3, wherein a player can arbitrarily set the game machine.
There may be a player who enjoys the automatic operation function in some operation request effects and wants to operate the operation means in other operation request effects. For such a player, it can be said that it is not preferable that the automatic operation function is turned off by actually operating the operation means in the operation request effect. Therefore, it is preferable to prepare a mode in which the automatic operation function remains ON even when the operation means is actually operated in the operation request effect.

・ Means 2-1
An operation means that can be operated by a player, a setting adjustment means for changing predetermined setting items relating to a game, when the operation of the operation means is detected, and the setting by operating the operation means A gaming machine comprising: a light emitting portion that emits light when an item changes.
According to the above gaming machine, since it is clearly shown that the setting item has been changed by the light emitting unit emitting light, the usability of the function for changing the setting item is improved.

・ Means 2-2
Means 2-1 comprising a support part for supporting the operation means so that at least a part of the operation means is exposed on the upper surface side, and the light emitting part is provided on the support part. The gaming machine described in 1.
In this way, it is easy to determine whether or not the light emitting unit emits light when operating the operating means.

・ Means 2-3
The gaming machine according to means 2-1 or 2-2, wherein the operation means is not a target of an operation request effect that prompts the player to operate during the operation valid period. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 10 1st operation means 20 2nd operation means 30 Support part 32 Light emission part 91 Display apparatus 911 Display area

Claims (4)

Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Effect execution means for executing an operation request effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means;
Automatic operation function control for switching ON / OFF of an automatic operation function to be reflected in the effect as if the operation means was operated even if the operation means was not actually operated in at least a part of the operation request effect Means,
With
In the state where the automatic operation function is turned on, the automatic operation function is turned off when the operation means is actually operated in the operation request effect.   In a state where the automatic operation function is ON, when the operation means is actually operated in the operation request effect, the automatic operation function is turned OFF and the operation is reflected in the effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The effect executing means is capable of executing an operation unrequested effect in which the operation of the operation means is reflected in the effect, although the player is not prompted to operate the operation means.
In the state where the automatic operation function is ON, even if the operation means is actually operated in the operation non-requirement effect, the automatic operation function is not turned OFF and is kept ON. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.   In the state where the automatic operation function is turned on, even if the operation means is actually operated in the operation request effect, the fixed mode in which the automatic operation function is not turned off and the on state is maintained. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a player can arbitrarily set the game machine.

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