JP2019042356A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent generation of a sound, regardless of being adjusted to be silent.SOLUTION: In a game machine including adjustment means capable of adjusting a sound volume, a player can vibrate the game machine recognizably as a performance of a game. The adjustment means can adjust a stage of a sound volume of a sound relative to at least a performance of the game, to a prescribed stage corresponding to silence (step S913, step S914), and when the stage of the sound volume is adjusted into the prescribed state by the adjustment means, vibration of the game machine is prohibited (step S916).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with adjustment means capable of adjusting the volume.

  Heretofore, there has been a gaming machine provided with an adjusting means capable of adjusting the volume of a game effect, which can be adjusted silently (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a gaming machine provided with operating means such as an operation button used for producing a game, and there is a gaming machine capable of vibrating the operating means (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP, 2017-86575, A JP, 2016-127986, A

  However, as in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, even if silent adjustment is performed, vibration noise is generated by vibrating the operation means as in the gaming machine of Patent Document 2. In such a case, although the sound is adjusted to silence, the muffling effect can not be reliably exhibited.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing generation of sound despite adjustment to silence. is there.

(1) A gaming machine provided with adjustment means capable of adjusting the volume (for example, a volume adjustment button 84 outside the gaming machine operable by the player, and a volume setting switch 83 of the effect control board 80 inside the gaming machine) (For example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine),
It is possible to vibrate the gaming machine so as to be recognizable by the player as an effect of the game (for example, vibrate by the vibrator motor 126),
The adjustment means can adjust at least the sound volume level of the sound relating to the effect of the game to a predetermined level (for example, sound volume 0) corresponding to silence (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, FIG. Step S913, step S914),
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, it is prohibited to vibrate the gaming machine (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the generation of the sound due to the vibration of the gaming machine despite the adjustment of the volume level corresponding to the silence.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
It is possible to generate a wind so as to be recognizable by the player as a game effect (for example, air is blown by the blower 85),
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjustment means, the game machine is prohibited from generating wind (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the generation of the sound due to the wind even though the volume level is adjusted to the silent level.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The movable member (for example, the first upper part 29L, the second upper part 29R) is further provided,
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjustment means, the movable member is prohibited from operating (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the generation of the sound due to the operation of the movable member despite the adjustment to the stage of the sound volume corresponding to the silent.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The game apparatus further comprises presentation setting means (for example, the presentation setting menu of FIG. 21) capable of setting presentation in the gaming machine.
The effect setting means is
As the setting of the effect, it is possible to at least make settings related to control of sound (for example, setting of one-shot notification mode for outputting one-shot notification sound in FIG. 21),
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, settings relating to sound control are disabled (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S917 in FIG. 20, FIG. 21). reference).

According to such a configuration, useless setting can be disabled even if the setting is made.
(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Game control means (for example, microcomputer 560 for game control) which controls the progress of the game,
The game control means further includes effect control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling the effect based on the command information transmitted by the game control means,
The effect control means is
Based on the reception of the command information, it is possible to output a predetermined minute sound larger than silence (for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 560, Output a predetermined sound at a minimal volume.),
Even when the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, it is possible to output the predetermined minute sound (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S914 in FIG. 20). ).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify that the command information is properly received, even in the case where the volume level is adjusted corresponding to silence.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The adjusting means is provided inside the gaming machine, and is capable of setting the stage of the initial volume of the stage of the volume adjusted by the adjusting means (for example, of the effect control board 80 inside the gaming machine Volume setting switch 83),
The adjusting means is
When the level of the volume is not adjusted to the predetermined level, and the situation where the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period, the level of the volume is returned to the level of the initial volume (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, steps S921 to S923 in FIG.
When adjusting the volume level to the predetermined level, the volume level is not returned to the initial volume level even if the situation where the game is not performed continues for the predetermined period (for example, for effect control) The microcomputer 100, steps S921 and S922 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is necessary to cope with silence even when the stage of the sound volume is returned to the stage of the initial sound volume when the game is not being played for a predetermined period of time. It is possible to prevent the volume level from returning to the initial volume level when the volume level is adjusted.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The adjusting means is
Internal adjustment means (for example, the volume setting switch of the presentation control board 80 inside the gaming machine) provided inside the gaming machine and capable of adjusting the stage of the volume of the sound related to the presentation of the game to the predetermined stage 83) and
It is possible to adjust the stage of the volume of the sound related to the effect of the game provided outside the gaming machine, but it is impossible to adjust to the predetermined stage (for example, the player can operate it) External volume adjustment button 84 of the gaming machine, and the volume adjustment button 84 makes it impossible to adjust to the volume 0).

  According to such a configuration, it is impossible to adjust the volume level corresponding to silence from the outside of the gaming machine, so that it is possible to prevent unauthorized adjustment to the volume level corresponding to silence.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement of a top character. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition in a main substrate (game control substrate) and an effect control substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the change pattern table used in order to determine a change pattern in a tabular form. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a timing chart which shows the relation between informing effect and the mode of a button. It is a production | presentation drawing which shows the relationship between alerting | reporting production and the aspect of a button. It is a figure which shows a notification production determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a timing chart which shows the operation production control timing about self-directed continuous hit and automatic continuous hit in the specific hit sequence effect. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the volume setting switch provided in the presentation control board of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the response | compatibility with the switch position and setting content which the setting instruction | indication part of a volume setting switch instructs. It is a flow chart which shows volume setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect setting menu screen.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, etc. As long as it is a machine, it may be any game machine.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is performed by striking a gaming ball as a gaming medium into the gaming area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play space is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (games described later And the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is performed by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting a bat, and the like. In addition, the game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes it and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 where the driven game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 which can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, a predetermined operation finger (for example, a forefinger or the like) is pressed and pulled in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 4) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation stick of the stick controller 122. See) is built-in.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the operation performed by the player on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example. As the operation means, a lever switch and other operation means such as a jog dial may be provided.

  A tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 122 or the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for vibrating the push button 120 and the stick controller 122. Here, when a notification effect or the like to be described later is executed, an effect that the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 vibrates is executed by the vibrator motor 126. The vibration of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is transmitted to the striking operation handle 5. In this manner, the combination of the informing effect and the vibration transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5 can further enhance the effect. A mechanism for generating vibration of the vibrator motor 126 or the like may be provided in the vicinity of the hitting operation handle 5 (or inside the hitting operation handle 5) so that the vibration is transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 is provided as display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol indicator (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays first special symbols as plural types of identification information that can identify each of the first special symbols, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b is provided which variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and provided on the display screen is a effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Be In the effect symbol display area, symbol display areas are formed in which, for example, three effect symbols for decoration (for effect) on the left, middle and right are variably displayed.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variation indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the fluctuation display, and the second special symbol display 8b is performed by the first special symbol display 8a. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

More specifically, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is satisfied with the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 Alternatively, after passing through (including winning) the second start winning opening 14, the change display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation display time (variation time) has elapsed. Do. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate in advance, and includes the concept that the gaming ball has entered the winning opening (winning). It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result on the second special symbol display 8b When it is derived and displayed, the jackpot display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. As described above, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as the advantageous state in which the player is given an advantageous value (favorable value).

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, zoom in / out or deform in the state that matches the combination of symbols, or display multiple symbols in synchronization with the same symbol, or change the position of the display symbol Then, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect design stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the fluctuation display of the effect design which is not yet stopped is continued. The display state or the display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit combination. In other words, reach refers to a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in a variable display mode. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state in which the same symbol stops in the left and right symbol display areas, and the symbol does not stop in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  And the display production in the reach state is reach production display (reach production). In addition, at the time of reach, the effect which is different from usual is done with the lamp and the sound. This effect is called reach effect. In addition, when reaching, a character (effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (effect symbol etc)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of a background image of the effect display device 9 ) May be changed. This change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach are set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when they appear, as compared to the normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the fluctuation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of first pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the second The start condition of 2) is satisfied, and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the fluctuation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect pattern as the symbol of. The variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8 b and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In addition, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) displaying the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number (total hold memory number) at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9 , Reserve display area, not shown). In the total holding storage display unit, the holding storage number can be specified as the holding storage display, for example, by the display number of the predetermined image (by displaying one holding storage image corresponding to each of the holding storage information, Specify the number of pending storages) is displayed. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In each of the first special symbol holding storage indicator 18a, the second special symbol holding storage indicator 18b, and the effect display 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of holding storages is a hold display or a hold It is called memory display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the jackpot gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly and continuously controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeat continuation control is also referred to as round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, any jackpot type is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol capable of identifying each of the effect display devices 9 is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of fluctuating display of the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape.

  When the game ball passes the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous for the player for a predetermined number of times. Changes to a player's open position. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, above the effect display device 9, an accessory 12 is provided. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9 and can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and moves to a position (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) visible to the player when a predetermined effect is performed.

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the upper part of the game slot, the first upper part 29L as a movable body which can be protruded from the game slot by rotating with respect to the axis 290 (see FIG. 2) provided in the game slot, the second top A character 29R is provided. From the player, the first upper character 29L on the left side can be rotated by the first upper character motor 30L (see FIG. 4), and the second upper character 29R on the right side from the player Can be rotated by the second upper product motor 30R (see FIG. 4). Hereinafter, the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R may be collectively referred to as an upper part.

  The rotation angle of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R can be adjusted stepwise. The first upper LED 29A is provided inside the first upper part 29L, and emits light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the first upper part 29L. Further, a second upper LED 29B is provided inside the second upper part 29R, and emits light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the second upper part 29R. As described above, since the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as the light emitting means emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper part, the control of the light emitting means can be prevented from being complicated.

  On the front surface of the bat supply tray 3, a volume control button 84 including a left button for decreasing the volume and a right button for increasing the volume is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a "card unit") that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the upper part. FIG. 2 shows the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the right side from the player. The first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R can be adjusted stepwise in rotation angle with respect to a shaft 290 provided in the play space. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D, the rotation angle of the upper part can be adjusted in four stages of 0 degree, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, and 90 degrees. The operation of the upper part is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100. For example, when the rotation angle is set to 45 degrees, the upper part works from 0 degrees to 45 degrees at the time of execution of the upper part production effect described later, and when the upper part production is finished The object returns to the first 0 degree position. The first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 so as to emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper part.

  FIG. 2 (a) shows the situation when it is set to 0 degree, which is a rotation angle at which the upper character does not protrude at all with respect to the play space. In FIG. 2A, since the rotation angle of the upper part is set to 0 degrees, the upper part does not operate, and the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player. I have nothing to do. In addition, you may perform the effect that the light from 1st top LED29A and 2nd top LED29B leaks from the clearance gap of a game slot. In addition, when the rotation angle of the upper part is 0 degrees, the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B may be controlled not to emit light.

  FIG. 2 (b) shows how the upper character is set at 45 degrees with respect to the play space. At this time, the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player, but the light reaching the player is 60 degrees or 90 degrees because the light emitting surface is small even if the luminance is the same. Less. FIG. 2C shows the situation where the upper prize is set at 60 degrees with respect to the play space. At this time, the amount of light reaching the player from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B is greater than that at 45 degrees.

  FIG. 2D shows the situation when the upper character is set to 90 degrees, which is the rotation angle at which the top protrusion is most projected. At this time, since the light emitting surface is the largest, the most light reaches from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B.

  As shown in FIG. 2, since the rotation angle of the upper part can be adjusted stepwise, it is possible to prevent the complication of control due to stepless adjustment of the rotation angle of the upper part.

  Here, in FIGS. 2B to 2D, the operating speed of the upper part is controlled to be different depending on the rotation angle of the upper part. Specifically, the rotational speed of the upper part increases in the order of 45 degrees <60 degrees <90 degrees. As described above, by making the rotational speed different depending on the rotation angle of the upper character, it is possible to share the time of the effect to be performed when the upper character is operated.

  FIG. 3 is a hit classification table. In the hit type table in FIG. 3, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time after the big hit gaming state end, the number of times open in big hit ( The number of rounds) and the open time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is put into the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds in the open state) has elapsed, or, In response to the establishment of the open end condition that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the closed state is established. Then, when the open end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) where the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability of being determined to be a big hit as a special gaming state as compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state which is not a definite change state) The type (classification) of the jackpot that shifts to (abbreviation of probability fluctuation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. Further, in the present embodiment, when the special gaming state is controlled to be in a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the representation pattern is shortened as compared with the non-time-short state in addition to the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to be in the time saving state independently of the probability change state.

  In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the rendering symbol is shortened, so when it becomes the time saving state, the effective start winning is likely to occur and the big hit game may be performed. Increase. In addition, the type (class) of the big hit which does not shift to a definite change state after being controlled by the big hit game state of 15 rounds among "big hit" is called "usually big hit".

  Also, as the special gaming state, accompanying the probability changing state or the time saving state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. There is a case where it is controlled to the electronic control unit control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning on the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electronic control support state is a high base state as described later, it will be mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the electronic Chu support control will be described. As the electric chew support control, the control (normal symbol shortening control) to reduce the fluctuation time of normal symbol (time from the start of fluctuation display to the derivation display of display result) and derive the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will hit the symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (control to increase the number of times of release) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the frequency of winning to the second start winning opening 14 As a result, the game ball is more likely to get a start winning (the condition for executing variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is more likely to be established). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning on the second start winning opening 14 is increased, so that the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control is the ratio of the number of gaming balls paid out as the winning balls according to the winning to the number of firing balls The "base" is referred to as the "high base state" because it is in a higher state than when the control is not performed. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". Further, such control is control for facilitating winning on the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball device 15, ie, the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

  In this embodiment, the term "high probability state (probability state)" and "low probability state (non-probability state)" are used as terms indicating the state of the big hit probability, and terms as a combination of base states are indicated. , "High base state (power chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-power chew support control state)" are used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the terms “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base state”, and “high probability high base state” are used as terms indicating the combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, as the jackpots of 15 rounds, a plurality of kinds of jackpots, usually a jackpot and a definite variation jackpot, are provided. Usually, the big hit is a big hit controlled to the non-probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state. In the normal big hit, the condition that the non-probability state continues until the next big hit occurs, and the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times of the variable display 100 times, and the next big hit And the condition until the condition occurs, whichever is earlier, until the condition is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled to be a jackpot controlled to the non-probability state, the non-time-short state, and the power-less support control state (low probability low base state).

  The probability variation big hit is a jackpot in which control to shift to a probability variation status, a short time status, and a high base status (high probability high base status) is performed after the end of the 15 rounds of jackpot gaming status. In the big change big hit, the condition that the high probability high base state of this kind, until the variable indication is executed predetermined number of times a predetermined number of times or the condition that until the next big hit occurs, the earlier condition is satisfied Continue for a period of time.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Note that FIG. 4 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control), a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in a power source substrate (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the gaming control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs) the following. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and occurs at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number value based on the fact that the start winning is when the numerical data is read out (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the solenoid 16 which opens and closes the variable winning prize ball device 15, and the output circuit 59 which drives the solenoid 21 which opens and closes the special variable winning prize ball device 20 which forms the big prize mouth in accordance with the command from the game control microcomputer 560 It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which fluctuates and displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which fluctuates and displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 has the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control of the effect display device 9.

  The effect control command for instructing effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay substrate 77 which allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31. Is received and the variable display control of the effect display device 9 is performed, and the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver substrate 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output substrate 70. Perform various kinds of effect control such as controlling the sound output of In the effect control microcomputer 100, since the effect control CPU 101 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 102, the effect control microcomputer 100 (or effect control CPU 101) executes (or, Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 performs control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the effect control substrate 80.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 and an input of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via port. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to vibrate the stick controller 122 and to play the entire pachinko gaming machine 1 The vibrator vibrates so that the person can recognize it. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via the motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the first upper part product motor 30L to operate the first upper part product 29L via a motor drive circuit (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the second upper part product motor 30R to operate the second upper part product 29R via a motor drive circuit (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs display control of the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B provided on the upper part of the game frame through the lamp driver substrate 35. Note that the effect control CPU 101 may perform separate controls instead of performing the same control on the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R. For example, the rotation angle and the light amount of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R may be separately changed. In addition, an effect of alternately operating or alternately lighting the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R may be performed.

  Further, inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, a blower 85 capable of generating a wind toward the player is provided so that the player can recognize it as a game effect. The effect control CPU 101 operates the motor of the blower 85 to operate the blower 85 via a motor drive circuit (not shown).

Further, on the effect control board 80, a volume setting switch 83 is provided. The volume setting switch 83 is a switch for setting the initial volume of the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 27, and whether or not the volume adjustment by the player using the volume adjustment button 84, etc. is basically a game. Used by store clerks. The volume setting switch 83 is provided on the effect control board 80 inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and can not be operated from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, so basically the player can not operate it. The volume setting switch 83 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 described later.

  Further, an operation detection signal indicating that the player's operation on the volume adjustment button 84 has been detected is input from the volume adjustment button 84 to the effect control CPU 101 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Thereby, the effect control CPU 101 can adjust the volume of the effect sound of the game according to the operation detection signal of the volume adjustment button 84 from the player.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing each random number. In FIG. 5, the type of random number, the update range, the application, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether or not to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated from 0 again. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of big hit (type, normal big hit, and any kind of probability variation big hit) and the big hit symbol (for big hit type determination, for big hit symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR 4): It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR 5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for random 4 initial value determination).

  In this embodiment, as a big hit that is a specific gaming state, a plurality of types, usually a big hit and a probability variation big hit, are included. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the type of the big hit is any of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). It is decided on the type. Furthermore, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determination random number.

  In addition, first, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Determine the fluctuation pattern of As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is one in which a plurality of variation patterns are grouped according to the feature of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be called a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type without a reach and a reach fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type with a reach.

  Such a variation pattern type is set to be different because the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time non-saving state, when the display result is a loss. , The fluctuation time is shortened compared to when not in the time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the time shortening, in order to shorten the average time of fluctuation time as compared with the time not being time saving state. The rate at which the variation pattern type with a short time is selected increases, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the variation pattern of normal reach with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing this, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when not in the short time state.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern classification is set by the fact that the selection ratio differs when the number of pending storages of each special symbol which fluctuates indicates more than predetermined number and when it is less than predetermined number, When the number of pending storages of each special symbol to display variable is more than a predetermined number, compared to the case where the number of pending storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number, the control for reducing the number of holdings is performed. You may do it. For example, in the pending number reduction control state, the rate at which the variation pattern type having a short variation display time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the non-pending number reduction control state. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than in the non-holding number reduction control state. Further, in the pending number reduction control, the variation display time itself of the variation pattern type may be shortened even when the same variation pattern type is selected, as compared with the case where the pending number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern is not a two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type, but may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state, that is, a non-probability change state). A big hit determination table used in a normal state (at a non definite change state).

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set as a big hit judgment value in the normal time jackpot determination table, and it is described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) in the probability variation big hit judgment table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the big change judgment big hit judgment table is changed to the big hit judgment value (usually called the big hit judgment value or the 1st big hit judgment value) common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal time big hit judgment table Due to the addition of the unique big hit judgment value, a large number (10 times the number) of big hit judgment values (referred to as a positive change time jackpot judgment value or a second big hit judgment value) greater than the probability change time big hit judgment table is set. . As a result, in the probability change state, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is as shown in FIG. If it matches with any of the shown big hit judgment values, it is decided to make it a big hit (usually a big hit or a probability variation big hit) for the special symbol. In addition, "probability" shown to FIG. 6 (A) shows the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit.

  6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 6 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as the first suspension storage) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol is Is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) to be used). FIG. 6C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as a second suspension storage) based on the game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (variation display of the second special symbol is Is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed).

  For each of the first and second special symbol big hit classification determination tables in FIG. 6 (B) and FIG. 6 (C), when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit symbol, for the big hit classification determination Based on the random number (Random 1), the type of the big hit is determined to be either "normal big hit" or "probably big hit" and is referred to determine the big hit symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6B is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a judgment value corresponding to “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6C is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a determination value corresponding to “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a judgment value (big hit symbol judgment value) for determining the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to "normally big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probable variation big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot classification determination table, the CPU 56 determines the classification corresponding to the jackpot classification judgment value in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot classification, and determines the jackpot design in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot design Do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 6B and the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit classification determination table by the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when selecting a big hit type from among a plurality of big hit types having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. The ratio in which the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is selected may be set to be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the type selection of the big hit becomes advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Also, the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 6 (C) may have a higher probability of being determined as a probability variation big hit than the first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 6 (B) . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can increase the ratio of the probability variation big hit as compared to the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the ratio of the first special symbol jackpot classification determination table to be determined as the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that of the second special symbol jackpot classification determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing, in the form of a table, a variation pattern table used to determine a variation pattern.

  In FIG. 7, (a) shows a judgment table at the time of normal state deviation, and (b) shows a judgment table at the time of short time state. Also, (c) is a normal big hit time determination table, and (d) is a probability variable big hit time determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 7A to 7D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the game state, and is used to determine (determine) the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between random 2 and variation pattern types, and a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column of each table in FIG.
"Normal" or "Normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Also, “normal reach” in each table in FIG. 7 indicates a variation pattern of normal reach that does not perform particularly flashy effects when reaching the reach state. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern for performing reach effect for displaying a special effect image when reaching the reach state.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the proportion to be selected as a big hit is high compared to “normal reach” and the reliability as a big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a change pattern in which the change time is longer (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds) compared to “normal reach”. In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set in the super reach, and the big hit expectation degree (big hit is achieved because the first super reach <second super reach <third super reach <fourth super reach). Indicates that the possibility is high.

  "Expected degree" is a concept including an expected degree for a big hit, an expected degree for a definite change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for the big hit (also referred to as the degree of reliability) is the degree of expectation for the big hit (proportion of becoming the big hit) when each reach variation pattern is selected, and for example, the reach variation is performed 100 times If the jackpot hits 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot becomes 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the jackpot appears 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (probability change ratio) to shift to the probability change state.

  Note that the fluctuation pattern shown in the judgment table at the time of disconnection is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “off”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation big hit determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation indication is the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern "4th super reach (80 seconds)" shown in the "variation pattern" column of FIG. It is shown that it is "the fluctuation pattern of the 4th super reach performed in seconds."

  In the table of FIG. 7, the fields described as “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” indicate the function as a variation pattern type determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” It is a column shown. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach” and “super reach”, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are plural. It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the judgment values allocated to 140 to 229 among the random numbers from 1 to 251, for example It is determined that “normal reach” is set as the fluctuation pattern type.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 7, the columns described as “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” It is a column. The variation patterns indicated correspondingly to the various types of the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking Fig. 7A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "third 4 super reach.

Each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type is randomly
All the values in 20) are divided into multiple numerical ranges and allocated. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of "super reach" is selected, one of random numbers 1 to 220 extracted from random 3 at a predetermined timing is 1 If it matches with any numerical value of the judgment value allocated to 70, it is determined that it will be set as the fluctuation pattern of "the 1st super reach (50 seconds)."

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. In the non-time-short state, when the fluctuation display result is out, the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 7A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the fluctuation display result is released, the time saving state determination table of FIG. 7B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, regardless of the number of reservations, the reach ratio at the time of the normal state shift and at the time shift state is fixed.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether or not the time saving state, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. When the variation display result is usually a big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7C is selected. When the variation display result is a probability variation big hit regardless of whether the time saving state or not, the probability variation big hit time determination table of FIG. 7D is selected.

  In the time reduction state deviation determination table of FIG. 7B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 7A. And in the time reduction state off time determination table in FIG. 7B, the fluctuation time is shorter than reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) as compared with the normal state off time determination table in FIG. 7A. The ratio determined by normal fluctuation (non-reach is not a deviation fluctuation (a fluctuation resulting in deviation display result)) is high, and the ratio by which fluctuation time is longer than normal fluctuation is determined as a reach fluctuation is low. Data is set.

  As a result, as compared with the non-time-short state (normal state), since the ratio in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected is higher in the time-short state, the non-time-short state in the time short state The fluctuation display is performed with the fluctuation time shorter on average than at the time of. By selecting the determination table in this manner, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the fluctuation time to be shorter in the time-shortened state than in the non-time-shortened state, it is possible to shorten the reserve digestion in the time-shortened state.

  In the judgment tables of Fig. 7 (a) and Fig. 7 (b) which are selected when they become out of place, the data is set so that the selection ratio of reach type is selected by the height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. It is done. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 7 (c) and FIG. 7 (d) selected at the time of the big hit, the selection ratio of reach type is selected by the high / low relationship of the ratio such as normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, when reaching a big hit, the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) becomes higher than at the time of the disengagement. The presentation can increase the player's sense of expectation.

Further, in the determination table of FIG. 7 (d) selected when the big hit is a definite variation big hit, compared to the determination table of FIG. 7 (c), which is usually selected when the big hit is a big hit, The data is set such that the rate at which the type of super reach effect is selected is high. As a result, the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach at the time the reach is selected) becomes higher when the probability change big hit becomes, compared to the time when the big hit normally occurs. The reach effect of the reach can be performed to increase the player's expectation for the probability variation big hit.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern, when the sum total reservation memory number (total value) of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol to display variable is more than predetermined number (for example, the total number of reservation memory is 3 or more) By setting the selection ratio to be different when it is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is shorter than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. It is also possible to execute the pending number shortening control in which However, even under conditions where the number-of-holds reduction control is executed (for example, the total number of held memories is 3 or more), the sense of reach can be maintained by making the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. In addition, among the reach, only the super reach may not be shortened, and the on-hold time reduction control may be performed. Furthermore, the pending number time reduction control may be executable by selecting the fluctuation time as a short percentage of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be performed by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern of the production design that is variably displayed on the presentation display 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns which can be used as shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbol.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result specification commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  A command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started (initial setting by clearing RAM). A command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (initial setting at restart due to a power failure or the like which is not RAM clear). When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command A 001 to A 002 (H) is a jackpot start designation command for designating a jackpot game state start for each jackpot type (usually a jackpot or a probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a large winning opening open designation command indicating a display of the number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening a big winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) a special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating a jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there has been a first start prize. The command A 402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there has been a second start prize.

  The command B 000 (H) is a normal state designation command which designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state). The command B 001 (H) is a time saving state designating command specifying that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B 002 (H) is a definite change state designation command which specifies that the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a combined holding storage number specifying command indicating the total number of pending storages. The command C100 (H) is a total storage total storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total total storage storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the combined holding and storing number specifying command is used at the start winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, at the time of execution of starting opening switch passing processing described later). , Sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the total reserve storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variable display (for example, at the time of executing the special symbol change display process described later). The combined hold storage specification command and the storage storage number subtraction specification command may be combined. For example, the total pending storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the pending storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that a command capable of specifying the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is transmitted as the total pending storage number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. The total value of the sums may be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3 XX (H) are the winning determination results of the big hit determination, big hit type determination, fluctuation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 It is an effect control command indicating the content. Among these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not to be a big hit among the winning determination results, and a determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating the determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number fall within the range of which determination value at the start winning combination. . Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating a type of a big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value designating the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not, and the type of the big hit at the start winning, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized based on the fluctuation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data (hold storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the hold storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The pending storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first pending storage buffer, a saving area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first pending storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random R) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number (Random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) are stored.

  The CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number based on the winning on the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, and (1) A process of saving (storing) in the save area of the pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random number values are extracted based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13 and are stored in the first hold storage buffer. Also, based on the winning on the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer.

  It may be indicated as "stored on hold" that the information on the start winning combination as described above is stored in the first held storage buffer or the second held storage buffer. The random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are not extracted at the start winning combination and stored in advance in the storage area, but the fluctuation pattern setting process (special It may be extracted at the time of the start of fluctuation of the symbol).

  The data stored in the reserve storage buffer in this way is read out at the start winning combination and used for preview advance notice effect as described later, and also read out at the start of variable display and used for variable display.

  When there is a start winning on the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, it is referred to as a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first (second) starting winning designating command, and a combined hold storage number designating command. A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning winning time reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol specifying command, variation type command, first (second) start winning winning specification command, and total pending storage number specifying command And the like, so that a storage area for storing data that can specify the received command is secured so that various commands such as can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect pattern performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to the change pattern of the plural types, the change display operation of the effect pattern, reach It is comprised from the data etc. which show the control content of various performance operation | movements, such as a production | presentation display operation in production etc. or various production | production operation | movement which does not accompany the fluctuation | variation display of a production | presentation pattern. Further, the notice effect control pattern is composed of data etc. indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically taken for a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game control can be performed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initialization processing, initialization processing at normal time, gaming state recovery processing at times other than normal, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern The determination of the type of the object, the update process of various random numbers such as the change pattern determination), and the update process of the initial value random number (update process of the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for determination per symbol).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as "S") 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the state of them is determined (switching process: S21) .

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process is performed to control display of the hold storage indicator 41 (S22). With regard to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Run.

  In addition, processing is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating random numbers for determination such as a random number per determination for a regular symbol and a random number for big hit classification determination used for game control (random number update processing for determination: S23) . The CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the initial value random number and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state Update accordingly.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending out the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided.
The content regarding ON / OFF of the solenoid in M area | region is output to an output port (S31: output process).

  The CPU 56 also performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (S34), and the process ends. By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, start opening switch passage processing is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, one of the processes in S300 to S307 is performed.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores, as described above, pending storage data (first pending storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13. A second holding storage buffer for storing holding storage data (second holding storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning for the second start winning opening 14; Is provided. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of storages of each pending storage is secured in each of these pending storage buffers.

  In the starting opening switch passing process, if the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on, the number of first holding storage data stored under the condition that the first number of holding storages has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data from the random number circuit 503 or the counter for generating software random numbers (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination Processing for extracting (random numbers) and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer. Furthermore, the value of the combined pending storage number counter is increased by 1, and processing is performed to save (store) data indicating “first” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the combined pending storage number counter after summation. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the number of second pending storage data is counted on condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the pending storage number counter is increased by 1, and numeric data (for example, a random number for big hit determination, a random number for variation pattern type determination, and a random number for variation pattern determination) are extracted from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. And store them in the storage area of the second pending storage buffer. Further, the value of the total hold storage number counter is increased by 1, and processing is performed to save (store) data indicating “second” in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter after the addition.

The processes of S300 to S307 are the following processes. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) counts the variation time according to the determination of the variation pattern (determination of the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number) and the determined variation pattern Is a process for controlling the start of counting of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control of transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol variation processing (S303) is processing for advancing the process to the special symbol stop processing when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing has elapsed. Special symbol stop processing (S304), when the lapse of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is counted by the fluctuation time timer, the fluctuation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b A process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is processing for performing control to open the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the big winning opening open process (S306), control to transmit the production control command for round display production in the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and confirms the establishment of the closing condition of the big winning opening It is a process which performs a process etc. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305). In addition, when all the rounds are finished, it moves to the big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S701) ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, when the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data capable of specifying the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as fluctuation display of the effect design on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state The process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute effect control.

Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol for the production symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle symbol for the production symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol for the production symbol Etc.) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, It is used as a random number by being extracted at a defined timing.

  Next, a hold storage display control process is performed to control the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (move, delete, etc. of the hold display) (S707). Thereafter, upper character setting processing for setting the operation mode of the upper character attached to the upper part of the play space is executed (S 708). Then, the process returns to the process of S702. The upper part setting process is a process executed by the CPU for effect control 101 after the process from S701 to S707 after the power is turned on, and the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R attached to the upper part of the play space Is a process of setting the rotation angle (opening and closing angle) of The rotation angle of the upper part is provided in a plurality of stages (for example, 0 degree, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees, etc.), and one angle arbitrarily selected therefrom can be set.

  Here, in the initial state (when the power is turned on first or when the power is turned on by RAM clear), the rotation angle of the upper role is not more than 90 degrees, which is the rotation angle that protrudes most with respect to the game frame It is controlled to be (for example, 45 degrees). In this way, it is possible to prevent the upper part from coming in contact with another object even when adjustment is not performed.

  The setting screen for setting the angle of the upper part is displayed after the power is turned on when the RAM 55 is cleared and the initial operation of each part is performed as an initial operation for operation check. When executing the initial operation, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not each prize is present at an initial position based on a detection signal from the prize sensor provided as a detection means near each prize. Do. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without clearing the RAM 55, the setting of the upper part is not made. Therefore, when receiving the initialization designation command shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the upper part setting period and does not receive the initialization designation command (power failure recovery designation). When the command is received), it is determined that it is not the upper character set period.

  In the upper part setting process, the rotation angle and rotational speed of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R are set according to the set angle, so the axis 290 provided on the game frame is set. It is possible to prevent the upper character from coming into contact with another object such as a data lamp or the like arranged on the upper end of another game machine adjacent to the game machine while operating the upper character rotating relative to the game machine. .

  By such effect control main processing being executed, in the effect control microcomputer 100, according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, By controlling the rendering devices such as the upper character 29L, the second upper character 29R, and the speakers 27L and 27R, various effects are controlled according to the game state.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, after the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading effect process (S700) for determining whether or not to execute pre-reading effect, and selecting the type of pre-reading effect, the value of the effect control process flag One of the processes in S800 to S807 is performed in accordance with.

  In the effect control process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol The control regarding the fluctuation display of the production design synchronized with the fluctuation of is also executed in one production control process process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process for performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not pre-reading effect is to be executed, and determining an effect mode when performing pre-reading effect. With pre-reading effect, before the order of the fluctuation display (pattern fluctuation) of the special symbol based on certain holding information (holding memory information) arrives, the holding information is prefetched and the special symbol fluctuation based on the holding information It is rendering technology such as giving notice at a stage prior to the determination of the content of the display and what will be the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, it is possible that a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. An effect such as giving notice is performed as a pre-reading effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-reading effect will be referred to as “target variable display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process for performing a process of confirming whether or not the variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process shifts to rendering symbol variation start processing.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling to start the change display of the effect symbol (decorative pattern). The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration pattern) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. The in-round process (S805) is a process of performing display control in the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end processing. The post-round process (S806) is a process of performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect processing (S 807) is processing for performing display control to notify the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop of the fluctuation display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. Control of the rendering device (component for rendering) such as the rendering display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the table.

  The process table is configured of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the rendering symbol (decor pattern). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

[About notification effect]
Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes an informing effect for notifying that the player is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is an advantageous state for the player. In the informing effect, there is a battle effect in which it is reported that a big hit will be made when the characters fight each other and the ally character wins over the enemy character, and a story in which it is notified that the big hit is reached when the predetermined story continues to the final stage. There are character effects that are notified that a predetermined character will make a big hit. Note that the notification effects may be provided with effects other than these, and a plurality of effects may be provided.

  Below, among the notification effects, particularly the battle effect will be specifically described. Further, in the battle effect, it is determined that the big hit display result will be obtained when the ally character wins, and it is determined that the misplaced display result will be obtained when the ally character loses (the enemy character wins). In the following, in FIGS. 13 and 14, the case where the teammate character wins a big hit will be described. In addition, such notification effects such as battle effects are performed during the probability change state. Note that the notification effect may be executed not in the definite change state but in the normal game state.

[About the form of the button]
When the battle effect is executed, the state of the push button 120 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a button) as an operation means operable by the player by the effect control CPU 101 changes. The effect control CPU 101 controls the vibrator motor 126 to change the state of the push button 120 between the first state and the second state. The first state indicates a normal state in which the push button 120 is stopped, and the second state indicates a vibrating state in which the push button 120 is vibrating. During the battle effect, the state of the push button 120 changes to the regular state and the vibration state. For example, in the battle effect, three timings of a first timing, a second timing, and a third timing are provided as timings at which the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibrating state.

[Relationship between notification effect and button mode]
FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of the button. The battle effect as the informing effect is executed at a timing after the variable display is started and reaches the reach. In FIG. 13, the execution timing of each effect in the battle effect and the mode of the button are shown. At time t1, which is the start timing of the battle effect, the mode of the button is the normal mode. The continuous hitting effective period in which the continuous hitting operation to the push button 120 is effectively detected from time t1 is set up to 10 seconds.

  When the number of times the player performs the continuous hitting operation within the continuous hitting effective period reaches a predetermined number of times, the life gauge of the enemy character becomes 0 at time t2. At the first timing when the life gauge becomes 0, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibrating state. The vibration state continues until time t3 at which the last blow effect for giving the enemy character a last hit is performed. Even if the number of consecutive hitting operations does not reach the predetermined number within the continuous hitting effective period, or even if the continuous hitting operation is not performed, the push button for 3 seconds as an essential vibration period from 3 seconds before the last blow effect 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibrating state.

The push button 120 in the vibrating state is controlled to the normal state for 2 seconds after time t3. Thereafter, at a second timing in which the attack hits the enemy at time t4, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibrating state. Here, during the time t4 from the time t3 of the last blow effect to the time the attack hits the enemy, the operation valid period in which the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected. Even if the player's action is detected during this operation effective period, the state of the push button 120 does not become a vibration state, but becomes a vibration state at a second timing when an attack hits the enemy on the effect screen. When the push button 120 is not operated during the operation valid period, the screen is switched from FIG. 14 (d) to FIG. 14 (e) at time t4 and the push button 120 is in a vibrating state. Such a vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds from time t4. Thereafter, at the timing when the enemy falls at time t5, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 120 continues for 3 seconds from time t5.

  After that, at the third timing at which the win display at time t6 is made, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds from time t6. By controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the timing of the win display at time t6, it is notified again that the big hit gaming state is controlled. Then, the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state at the stop timing of the variable display at time t7 (not shown). Also, after time t7, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, in the battle effect which is one of the notification effects for notifying the big hit gaming state which is the advantageous gaming state for the player, the state of the push button 120 is changed at various timings. Can improve the interest of changing the timing. Specifically, the combination of the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 120 is put in a vibrating state can further enhance the effect.

  Further, the period controlled to the vibration state is different between after the first timing and after the second timing. Therefore, a combination of controlling the push button 120 in a vibration state and a period in which the push button 120 is controlled to a vibration state can suitably perform the effect.

  Further, of the continuous hitting effective period and the required vibration period shown in FIG. 13, the continuous hitting effective period is a period which can be varied between 10 seconds at maximum. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of the timing to hit the enemy is a non-variable period of 5 seconds. As described above, by providing a variable period and a non-variable period in the battle effect, the width of the effect can be expanded.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the vibration state is controlled to a period including the vibration period after the first timing and the essential vibration period 3 seconds, and is controlled to the vibration state for 5 seconds after the second timing. . The state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the elapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and the vibration state is controlled at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state is reached. Further, by controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the jackpot gaming state is to be controlled. In this manner, the effect can be suitably performed by combining the control of the push button 120 in the vibration state and the period and timing of the control in the vibration state. In addition, it is possible to preferably notify that it is controlled to the big hit game state.

  Next, the relationship between the informing effect and the mode of the button described in FIG. 13 will be described using the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the battle effect which is the informing effect is executed. FIG. 14 is an effect drawing showing the relationship between the informing effect and the mode of the button. As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (h), battle effects are executed in this order, and times t1 to t7 show effect screens at timings corresponding to times t1 to t7 in FIG. Moreover, the display on the right side of each drawing of FIG. 14 (a)-(h) is a figure which shows the state of the push button 120 in each production screen.

In the effect display device 9, when the variable display is performed, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 start the variable display at the center of the screen. When battle effect is executed in the variable display, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the reach pattern (the left, the right effect pattern are aligned with the same pattern and the middle effect pattern is changing) At the timing when it became, production design 9
1 to 93 are moved to the corner of the screen and displayed in a reduced size, and battle effects are started.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, when the battle effect is started at time t1, the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95 appear, and a character such as "battle" for identifying the battle effect is displayed. . Further, a life gauge 99 is displayed on the right side of the screen to display the life (durability) of the enemy character 95 in level. Further, as an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the push button 120 by the player, the button image 98 imitating the push button 120 is displayed, and the continuous hitting operation is executed by the character "continuous hitting" corresponding to the button image 98. It is suggested to do. The mode of the push button 120 when the battle effect is started is the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (b), when the player repeatedly detects that the push button 120 is being hit by the player within the operation effective period (10 seconds), the effect that the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 Is executed. Then, as the ally character 94 attacks, the life gauge 99 of the enemy character 95 decreases. The mode of the push button 120 during the continuous hit effective period is the normal state. In addition, although the life decreases with the start of the effective period by a small number of times (for example, 2) continuous hitting operations, the life does not decrease unless the effective period becomes a large number of times (for example, 3 times) You should do it. In this way, it is possible to prevent the life gauge 99 from becoming 0 immediately after the continuous hitting operation.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14C, the life gauge 99 becomes 0 at time t2 when the continuous hitting operation has reached the specified number of times (for example, 30 times). Further, when the life gauge 99 becomes 0, an effect is executed in which the enemy character 95 jumps up due to the attack of the ally character 94. Then, when the life gauge 99 becomes 0, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. When the push button 120 vibrates at the first timing when the life gauge 99 shown in FIG. 14C becomes 0, it is notified that the big hit has been determined. The push button 120 continuously vibrates for the remaining period of the continuous hit effective period and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds. In addition, when continuous hitting operation is not performed within the effective period shown in FIG. 14 (b), or when continuous hitting operation has not reached to the specified number of times within the effective period, FIG. Screen. Then, at the timing when the screen of FIG. 14C is reached, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state for 3 seconds which is an essential vibration period.

  The final one-stroke effect shown in FIG. 14D is executed at time t3 after the essential vibration period of 3 seconds has elapsed. In the last blow effect, it is suggested that the operation of pushing the push button 120 once is performed by the character of "one shot" corresponding to the button image 98 together with the character "Determine by one shot". The mode of the push button 120 during the one-stroke effect is the normal state. When the push button 120 is pressed during the one-stroke effect, an effect in which the teammate character 94 throws the last one-on-one strike to the enemy character 95 is executed (not shown). The aspect of the push button 120 is maintained in the normal state for two seconds in which the last blow effect is performed.

  At the timing of time t4 shown in FIG. 14E where the last blow hits the enemy, an effect of intensely lighting the screen is executed and the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibrating state. At this time, the button image 98 is not displayed on the screen, but the push button 120 is controlled to vibrate. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds. After that, at time t5 after 5 seconds of the vibration state, an effect that the enemy character 95 falls is executed. At this time, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 120 continues for 3 seconds. The button image 98 may be displayed at the timing of time t4.

  After the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state for 3 seconds at time t5, as shown in FIG. 14 (g), a win display screen is displayed showing that the teammate character has won a piece and won the enemy character. Ru. At this time, although the button image 98 is not displayed on the screen, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibrating state. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds. It is notified again that it will be a big hit by such a victory display and a vibration state. Then, after the vibration state continues for 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), the left, middle, and right rendering symbols 91 to 93 stop the variation display in the combination of the big hit display results in the center of the screen. At the timing of stopping the fluctuation display, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. Thereafter, the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 14C, when the enemy's life gauge 99 becomes 0, the push button 120 is vibrated to notify that it will be a big hit. In addition, the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at a timing when an enemy hit is shown as shown in FIG. 14 (e). In this way, after notifying that the jackpot gaming state is to be established, the push button 120 is vibrated in accordance with the development of the battle effect. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately notify that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and to further enhance the effects of the battle effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, at the first timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state by continuously hitting the push button 120 while the button image 98 is being displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, at the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state without the button image 98 being displayed. In this way, by combining the control of the push button 120 into the vibrating state and the button image 98, effects can be suitably performed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 (c), (e) and (g), the state of the push button 120 changes to the vibration state corresponding to the effect performed on the screen, so that the execution timing of the effect and the vibration By the timing of changing to the state, the comfort when playing the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to create an effect with sharpening by the execution timing of the effect and the timing of changing to the vibration state.

  In addition, you may provide LED as a light emission means in the inside of the push button 120 as an operation means. Then, the effect control CPU 101 may control the light emission of the LED while controlling the push button 120 in a vibrating state. For example, in the normal state shown in FIGS. 14 (a), (b) and (d), the LED is controlled to emit light in white or red (white is normal color, red is color prompting button operation, etc.) In the vibration state of (c), (e) and (g), control may be performed to cause the LED to emit light in a rainbow color in accordance with the vibration to notify that the jackpot gaming state is to be controlled. As described above, the interest can be improved by making the light emission mode of the light emission means different depending on the vibration state of the operation means. Note that the timings of the vibration and the light emission mode do not necessarily have to be the same, and the timing of the vibration and the light emission may be different depending on the big hit expectation.

  Next, a table for determining the content of the notification effect and a flowchart when the battle effect is performed will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a notification effect determination table. In the notification effect determination table, it is determined which of the battle effect, the story effect, and the character effect the content of the informing effect is. The notification effect determination table includes the jackpot notification effect determination table of FIG. 15 (A) and the notification effect determination table of FIG. 15 (B). These notification effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 102.

  The jackpot notification effect determination table of FIG. 15A is used when it is determined that the fluctuation display result of the current fluctuation display is the jackpot display result. On the other hand, the informing notification determination table of FIG. 15B is used when it is determined that the fluctuation display result of the current fluctuation display is to be the outlier display result.

  In the notification effect determination tables of FIGS. 15A and 15B, a total of 100 numerical values of the random number SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 99) for determining the notification effect are the determination of the battle effect and the determination of the story effect , And the determination of the character presentation. And in FIG. 15, SR2 shows the number of random numbers assigned to each effect.

  In the big hit notification effect determination table of FIG. 15 (A), data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of “character effect <story effect <battle effect” is obtained by the value of random number SR2 for notification effect determination. There is. Further, in the notification effect determination table at the time of disconnection in FIG. 15 (B), the data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of “character effect> story effect> battle effect” is obtained by the value of random number SR2 for determining the notification effect. It is done.

  By setting the data as shown in FIG. 15, the content of the effect is determined so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of “character effect <story effect <battle effect” is obtained at the big hit as compared with the time of the break. Therefore, the big hit expectation increases in the order of "character production <story production <battle production".

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an effect setting process. The effect setting process is one process executed by the effect control CPU 101 in the process of the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probability change state (S901). In S901, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probability variation state, based on whether or not there is a probability variation state designation command in the reception command buffer. If the current gaming state is in the definite change state (Y in S901), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S902. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is not in a definite variation state (N in S901), the effect control CPU 101 determines the other effects to be executed in the current fluctuation (S908), and ends the processing.

  In S902, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation to be executed this time is the super reach. If the fluctuation to be executed this time is the super reach (Y in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines the informing effect to be executed by the extracted value of SR 2 extracted and the informing effect determination table based on the display result ( The process proceeds to S903) and S904. In step S903, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result of the variation to be executed this time based on the display result specification command in the reception command buffer. On the other hand, when the fluctuation to be executed this time is not the super reach (N in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines the other effects to be executed in the fluctuation this time (S908), and ends the processing.

  In S904, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not battle effect is to be executed based on the content determined in S903. When the battle effect is executed, the effect control CPU 101 (Y in S904) shifts to S905. On the other hand, when the battle effect is not executed (N in S904), the effect control CPU 101 determines other effects to be executed in the current fluctuation (S908), and ends the processing.

In S 905, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation to be executed this time is a big hit, based on whether or not there is a display result designation command regarding a big hit in the reception command buffer. If the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit (Y in S905), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect and button mode for victory (S906). On the other hand, when the fluctuation to be executed this time is not a big hit (in the case of losing) (N in S905), the effect control CPU 101 determines the defeat effect and the button mode (S907). After S906 or S907, other effects to be executed in the current fluctuation are determined (S908), and the process is ended.

  Although FIG. 16 shows the case where the battle effect is executed while the current gaming state is the definite change state, the battle effect may be executed during the normal game state. Moreover, although the case where it becomes a big hit display result was demonstrated in FIG. 13, FIG. 14, the presentation for defeat in the case where it becomes an out-of-page display result in S907 is demonstrated. When the ally character is defeated, the life gauge 99 will not be 0 regardless of how many consecutive hits are performed within the effective period of consecutive hits after the battle effect starts. In addition, the push button 120 does not vibrate as it is in the normal state. Then, after the continuous hitting effective period has elapsed, the characters "defeated" are displayed, and then the left, middle and right effect symbols 91 to 93 stop changing display in the center of the screen in the combination of the shift display results.

Second Embodiment
Next, various configurations in the case where an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided will be described as a second embodiment. The auto continuous hitting function is, for example, as a function of the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for a first period such as 4 seconds, for example, by the automatic continuous hitting function. The function starts detecting the operation and counts the number of operations one by one each time the second period such as 1.0 seconds elapses, and performs detection as if the continuous hitting of the push button 120 is being performed It is. Such an automatic continuous hitting function may be executable during the continuous hitting effective period shown in FIG. 14 (b).

[First Modification of Detection of Player Operation]
As a first modification, in the case where the automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, when the motion detection means continues to detect one's motion of the player from before the detection valid period, An example further comprising invalidating means for invalidating the detection of the operation will be described.

  In the first modification, in the case where the microcomputer for effect control 100 is provided with the automatic continuous hitting function, the operation detecting means continuously detects the operation of the push button 120 of the player from before the detection effective period. In the case, the invalidation processing is executed to execute control to invalidate the detection of the operation. If such control is performed, it is possible to appropriately prompt the player to participate in the predetermined effect.

[Second Modification of Detection of Player Operation]
As a second modification, it is possible to set whether or not detection is performed as if the player's operation is being performed a plurality of times in a row when the automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided (setting An example further including setting means such as setting on the menu screen will be described.

  In the second modified example, in the case where the automatic continuous hitting function is provided in the effect control microcomputer 100, the automatic continuous hitting function is performed during a period during which the variation of the effect design is not being displayed, such as a period during customer waiting demonstration display, for example. It is possible to execute a setting process that enables setting of enabling or disabling. If such a setting is made possible, it is prevented that the detection of the player's action being performed a plurality of times consecutively at unintended timing is performed, and the interest in the game is reduced. Can be deterred.

[Third Modification of Detection of Player Operation]
As a third modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, when one player's operation is continuously detected in the detection effective period, the operation is continuously performed at different intervals according to the situation. An example will be described in which it is assumed that a plurality of player actions have been detected.

  In the third modification, in the case of using the automatic continuous hitting function in microcomputer 100 for effect control, for example, when operation effect A and operation effect B having different effect contents are selectively executable, operation effect A of During the execution, during detection by the automatic double hit, it is treated as an increase in the number of operations by the push button 120 each time 1.0 seconds elapses, and during the execution of the operation effect B, 0 during detection by the automatic double hit Every 5 seconds has elapsed, processing is performed on the assumption that the number of operations by the push button 120 has increased by one. If such processing is performed, it is possible to perform an operation effect according to the situation.

[Fourth Modified Example Regarding Detection of Player Operation]
As a fourth modification, in the case where an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, a determination means is further provided which determines whether or not the action of the player is detected by the action detecting means when the variable display is not being performed. Description will be made of an example in which the determination means does not perform the determination that the player's action is being performed a plurality of times continuously even when the player's action is being continued. Do.

  In the fourth modification, in the configuration in which the automatic continuous hitting function is enabled or disabled when the automatic continuous hitting function is used in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, the automatic continuous hitting function is enabled or disabled again. When setting the setting, after the push button 120 is operated once to switch on / off of the function of automatic continuous hitting, if the operation of the push button 120 is once stopped and the push button 120 is not operated again, the auto operation is performed again. Execute control that restricts disabling or switching of the function of continuous hitting. Such control can prevent the detection of an unintended operation.

[Example of production control timing of automatic double hit production]
Next, an example of operation effect control timing related to self-powered continuous hits and automatic continuous hits in the continuous hit production will be described. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing operation effect control timing related to self-powered continuous hits and automatic continuous hits in the continuous hit production.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the continuous hitting effect, the effective period of the continuous hitting operation is, for example, a predetermined period from the first timing such as at the start of the reach state to the second timing such as immediately before the end of the fluctuation display. (For example, 10 seconds etc.). Such a predetermined period may be set as a continuous hitting effective period shown in FIG. 14 (b).

  The self-propelled batting startable period is set corresponding to the entire term of the effective period of the batting operation. The auto-on-the-fly start period starts from the start of a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) from the start of the period in the effective period of the continuous hitting operation, and a specific period (for example, the first half of the effective period Period) The period until the elapsed time is set. In addition, as an auto-continuous-stroke startable period, it may be started from the period start in the effective period of continuous-stroke operation. As the auto-continuous-stroke start-impossible period, a period after the elapse of the auto-continuous-stroke startable period during the effective period of the continuous hitting operation is set.

During the self-powered continuous hitting startable period, the self-powered continuous hitting low acting setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the effect on the life gauge 99 according to the self-powered continuous hit is controlled to a predetermined degree or less The self-powered continuous hit height action setting period is included in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life gauge 99 according to the execution of the self-powered hit is controlled to a higher degree than a predetermined degree. As a result, even in the same self-operated continuous hitting startable period, the action mode (action degree) of the action effect performed corresponding to the self-powered continuous hitting differs between the self-powered continuous hitting low action setting period and the self-powered continuous hit high action setting period. As described above, the self-powered continuous hit startable period is set so that the action mode of the effect is different according to the remaining period of the operation effective period.

  Since the self-powered continuous hitting startable period and the continuous hitting operation effective period are the same, it is possible to basically perform self-powered continuous hitting operation basically at any time during the continuous hitting operation effective period, and according to the self-powered continuous hitting operation, the above-mentioned action An effect is feasible. In the self-powered continuous hitting low action setting period in the self-powered continuous hit startable period, an action effect with low effect can be executed based on the self-powered continuous hit. During the self-powered continuous hit action setting period during the self-powered continuous hit startable period, a high-effect action can be performed based on the self-powered continuous hit.

  In this way, by setting the first half of the self-powered continuous hitting startable period as the self-powered continuous hitting low-action setting period and the second half as the self-powered continuous hitting high-performance setting period, the effect presentation according to the self-powered continuous hitting changes display timing Can be coordinated with each other so as to correspond to For example, in the self-powered continuous hitting startable period, when the start timing of the self-powered continuous hitting is the timing during the self-powered continuous hitting low setting period, a slow action effect proceeds by the self-powered continuous hitting low acting setting according to the self-powered continuous hitting. After that, when the self-powered continuous hitting action setting period becomes due to the lapse of time, according to the self-powered continuous hitting, the immediate action effect proceeds, and the life display of the life gauge 99 is performed at the timing before the derivation display of the fluctuation display result. An effect of setting the level to a value according to the variation display result is performed. For example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life gauge 99 is set to "0" before the derivation display, and when the outlier display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life gauge 99 is derived immediately before display There is an effect of setting it to a specific level of “1” or more.

  In addition, when the start timing of the self-powered continuous hitting action is the timing during the self-powered continuous hitting action setting period during the self-powered continuous hitting startable period, the self-powered continuous hitting action setting is made, according to the self-powered continuous hitting from the beginning It is possible to make an effect to make the level of the life display of the life gauge 99 a value according to the fluctuation display result at the timing before the derivation display of the fluctuation display result.

  During the automatic continuous hitting start period during the continuous hitting operation effective period, the degree of the action mode (life reduction) of the effect presentation on the life gauge 99 according to the execution of the automatic continuous hitting is controlled to a certain degree. As a result, the automatic consecutive hit startable period is set so that the action mode of the effect is constant regardless of the remaining period of the operation effective period.

  In the auto-continuous-stroke startable period, it is considered that the continuous-stroke operation is performed based on the long press operation of the push button 120 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) or more, and the auto-continuous hitting can be started. The action effect can be performed according to the continuous hitting operation. It is not considered that the continuous hitting operation is performed even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during the automatic continuous hitting start impossible period during the continuous hitting operation effective period, the automatic continuous hitting can not be started. is there. In the auto-continuous hit startable period, based on the auto-continuous hit, different from during the self-powered continuous hit startable period, it is possible to execute the action effect in a certain action mode.

  As described above, when the automatic double hit that can be started in the automatic double hit startable period is executed, it is possible to perform the automatic double hit because the action effect can be executed in a certain action mode from the start to the end of the automatic double hit. In response, a certain action effect based on the automatic consecutive hitting action setting progresses, and at a timing before the derivation display of the fluctuation display result, an effect of setting the life display level of the life gauge 99 to a value according to the fluctuation display result is performed.

  Note that the auto-continuous-stroke startable period and the self-powered continuous-shot low-activity setting period may be set as the same period, and the auto-continuous-stroke start impossible period and the self-powered continuous striking action setting period may be set as the same period. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when setting the auto-continuous-stroke startable period and the self-powered continuous-stroke low-action setting period to different periods, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to different periods. It may be done. In addition, the automatic continuous hitting start impossible period and the self-powered continuous hitting action setting period may be set to different periods, in which case, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to different period It may be done.

The following configuration may be provided.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a predetermined game,
Operation detection means (such as the push sensor 124) capable of detecting an operation (such as operation of the push button 120) by the player;
The specific effect (continuous hitting operation effect) can be executed in response to the continuous operation (continuous hitting operation of the push button 120) in which the player performs a plurality of operations in the detection effective period by the operation detecting means. Means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.)
The specific effect execution means is
Based on a predetermined operation (long press operation of the push button 120) different from the continuous operation performed by the player, the specific effect can be executed assuming that the continuous operation is detected,
In the detection effective period, it is considered that the continuous operation is executed based on the predetermined operation until the predetermined period (automatic continuous hitting startable period of FIG. 17) elapses, and after the predetermined period has elapsed (auto of FIG. Even if the predetermined operation is started in the continuous hitting start impossible period), the continuous operation is not considered to be executed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the effect by regarding whether the continuous operation is performed or not based on whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed in the detection effective period, The interest of the player can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The specific effect that the specific effect execution means can execute is
The first action effect (the action effect in which the level of the life display on the life gauge 99 at the time of self-powered continuous hitting decreases) in which the action effect corresponding to the execution of the continuous operation is made for a predetermined display;
A second action effect (action effect in which the level of the life display on the life gauge 99 at the time of auto-continuous hitting decreases) in which an action effect corresponding to the predetermined action regarded as the execution of the continuous action is performed for the predetermined display Including
The action mode of the action effect differs between the first action effect and the second action effect (the action effect mode in which the level of the life display decreases is different between self-powered consecutive strikes and automatic consecutive strikes).

  According to such a configuration, since the action mode of the action effect is different between the first action effect and the second action effect, it is possible to further improve the fun of the effect and to improve the player's interest Can.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2),
When the specific effect execution means executes the first effect effect as the specific effect, the action mode of the effect effect is different according to the remaining period of the detection effective period (the remaining time of the continuous hitting operation effective period is different The effect mode (reduction mode of the level of the life display) is different in the shorter self-operated continuous hitting height setting period than in the self-powered continuous hitting low action setting period where the remaining time of the continuous hitting operation effective period is long. ).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further improve the enjoyment of the effect and to improve the player's interest by changing the action mode of the action effect according to the remaining period of the detection effective period. it can.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
When the specific effect executing means executes the first effect effect as the specific effect, the action scale of the effect effect increases as the remaining period of the detection effective period decreases (the remaining of the continuous hitting operation effective period The reduction amount of the life display level in the action effect is larger than the self-powered continuous hitting action setting period of the shorter time, as compared with the self-powered continuous hitting low action setting period of the longer duration of the continuous hitting operation effective period).

  According to such a configuration, the action scale of the action effect increases as the remaining period of the detection effective period decreases, so that the enjoyment of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the player is improved. be able to.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4),
When the specific effect execution means executes the second effect effect as the specific effect, the action mode of the effect effect is constant regardless of the remaining time of the detection effective period. The amount of decrease in the level of life display is constant).

  According to such a configuration, the variation of the specific effect is enriched, the interest of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved.

Third Embodiment
Next, as the third embodiment, the case where the top character rendering effect in which the first upper character 29L and the second upper character 29R operate is executed will be described. In the upper character presentation, effects such as rotation of the upper character and light emission of the upper character shown in FIG. 2 are performed as effects to indicate that the game is controlled to be in an advantageous state. In addition, in the upper part production effect, the effect by the first pattern that informs that the upper part works on the display screen of the effect display device 9 while the upper part works and the upper part works but the effect display The display screen of the device 9 is provided with an effect according to a second pattern in which it is not notified that the upper role works.

  For example, in the upper character product effect, the rotation operation is performed at the rotation angle set at the first timing when the life gauge 99 becomes 0 in FIG. At this time, the LED provided on the upper part emits light. In addition, since battle production is being performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the upper character production, it is desirable that the second pattern be performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the upper character feature effect may be a projecting position when the push button 120 is in a vibrating state, and may be a storage position when in a normal state. In this way, it is possible to execute an effect of the upper part according to the state of the push button 120. In addition, regardless of the vibration state of the push button 120, when a high expectation effect is executed, the upper character may be in the projecting position from the predetermined timing until the high expectation effect is finished. .

[Description on volume adjustment]
Next, the volume adjustment in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 18 is a view showing the appearance of the volume setting switch 83 provided on the effect control board 80 of the pachinko gaming machine 1A. FIG. 18A is a plan view, and FIG. 18B is a perspective view. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the correspondence between the switch position instructed by the setting instruction unit 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83 and the setting content.

  18 and 19, since the volume setting switch 83 is provided on the effect control board 80 inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player can not operate it, and normally Only the clerk can operate.

  The setting instruction unit 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83 indicates any switch position from “0” to “F” by rotating the volume setting switch 83. Then, according to the switch position instructed by the setting instructing unit 83-1, the initial sound volume of the setting sound volume shown in FIG. 19 and whether the sound volume adjustment by the player is "OK" or "NO". Whether or not there is set.

  For example, when the setting instructing unit 83-1 indicates a switch position of "5", it is set that the initial sound volume is "5" and that the player can adjust the sound volume "OK". . When it is set that the player can adjust the volume, the player operates the volume adjustment button 84 to set the volume of the effect sound to the volume 0 corresponding to the silent volume which is the minimum volume. , Adjustable in the range of volume 5 corresponding to the maximum volume. When it is set that the player's volume adjustment is "impossible", even if the player operates the volume adjustment button 84, the volume of the effect sound can not be changed at the initial volume.

  When the setting instructing unit 83-1 instructs the switch position of "F" when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the hall setting process for executing the setting of the power saving mode on / off is executed, and the setting of the power saving mode is performed. A screen is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the power saving mode can be set.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the volume setting process. Referring to FIG. 20, the volume setting process is executed by CPU 101 for effect control of microcomputer 100 for effect control. First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is at startup (S911). For example, it can be determined whether or not it is at the time of activation based on whether or not the initialization designation command (9000H) is received.

  When it is determined that it is the start time (YES in S911), the effect control CPU 101 sets the initial volume shown in FIG. 19 according to the switch position designated by the setting instructing unit 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83. The stage is adjusted as a volume stage (S912).

  After S912, and when it is determined that the start time is not (NO in S911), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the volume setting button 84 has been operated (S913). If it is determined that there is no operation (NO in S913), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be performed to step S921.

  If it is determined that the volume setting button 84 has been operated (YES in S913), the effect control CPU 101 adjusts the volume level according to the operation (S914).

  However, even when the sound volume is adjusted to volume 0, which is the stage of the sound volume corresponding to silence, a predetermined sound of a minimal volume larger than silence is output when the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 is received. As a result, even when the sound volume is adjusted to the level corresponding to silence, it can be reliably notified that the effect control command is properly received.

In addition, even when the effect sound based on the effect control command is not output by adjusting to the stage of the sound volume corresponding to silence, a minimal value indicating that the effect control command is received when the effect control command is received. Since a predetermined sound of volume is output, at the time of development of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the developer is not disturbed by other effect sound based on the effect control command whether or not the effect control command is normally received. Can be confirmed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the volume is adjusted to 0 (S915). When it is determined that the volume is adjusted to 0 (YES in S915), the effect control CPU 101 controls the vibrator motor 126, the blower 85, the movable body (first upper part 29L, second upper part 29R, The operation prohibition flag indicating whether the operation 12) is prohibited is set to the on state which indicates that the operation is prohibited (S916).

  When the operation prohibition flag is in the on state, these operations are not executed even at the execution timing of the game effect for operating the vibrator motor 126, the blower 85, and the movable body. As described above, when the sound volume is adjusted to 0, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is vibrated by the vibrator motor 126, the wind is generated by the blower 85 so that the player can recognize, and the movable body is operated. It is forbidden to do it. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the generation of the sound due to the vibration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the sound due to the wind, and the sound due to the operation of the movable member despite the adjustment to the sound volume stage corresponding to silence. .

  Further, the CPU for effect control 101 sets an unsettable flag indicating whether setting of the effect for outputting sound is disabled or not to an on state indicating that disabling is possible (S917). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be performed to step S921.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the volume is not adjusted to 0 (NO in S915), the effect control CPU 101 turns off the operation prohibition flag and the setting impossibility flag (S918, S919), and then executes the process to be executed. Advance to

  In step S921, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed without playing a game. For example, it is determined whether 30 seconds have passed since the reception of the customer wait demo specification command or not, whether the game has not been performed and the predetermined period has elapsed.

  In this case, when the customer waiting demo specification command is to be sent when one minute has passed since the special symbol process flag has become a value indicating the special symbol normal processing, the predetermined period mentioned above is a special symbol. 30 seconds, which is the period after receiving the customer wait demo specification command, is added to 1 minute, which is the period from when the process flag becomes a value indicating special symbol normal processing to when the customer wait demo specification command is transmitted It will be 1 minute 30 seconds.

  If it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed since the game was not performed (YES in S921), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the volume level is adjusted to the volume 0 level (S922).

  If it is determined that the volume is not adjusted to 0 (NO in S922), the effect control CPU 101 responds to the switch position designated by the setting instructing unit 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83 as in step S912. Also, the stage of the initial volume shown in FIG. 19 is adjusted as the stage of the volume (S923).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not performed and the predetermined period has not elapsed (NO in S921), and the game is not performed and the predetermined period has elapsed, but the volume is adjusted to 0 (YES in S922) If it is determined, the volume setting process is ended without changing the volume level.

As described above, when the situation where the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period while the volume is not adjusted to the volume 0, the volume is returned to the initial volume. In addition, when the volume is adjusted to volume 0, the volume is not returned to the initial volume even if the situation in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period. As a result, even if it is necessary to return the volume to the initial volume when the situation where a game is not being played continues for a predetermined period, it is necessary to adjust the volume to 0 corresponding to silence. In addition, it is possible to prevent the volume from being returned to the initial volume.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of the effect setting menu screen. Referring to FIG. 21, when the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, when the push button 120 is operated, a menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. According to the selection on the menu screen, it is possible to display the effect setting menu screen.

  In the effect setting menu screen, it is possible to set the effects of the game. For example, the execution frequency of the presentation can be set to a high, middle, low frequency of three stages. In addition, it is possible to set whether an effect to cause the lamp to emit light is to be performed or not to be performed. In addition, it is possible to set whether the one-shot notification mode for notifying the player to be in the on state or the off state by outputting the one-shot notification sound that a big hit is to be made.

  When the sound output effect setting incapability flag shown in step S 917 in FIG. 20 is in the on state, among the items that can be set on the effect setting menu screen, the item related to the effect for outputting sound can not be set Do. In FIG. 21, it is shown that setting can not be made by putting a strikethrough on the character of the item for setting the one-shot notification mode related to the effect that outputs the sound. Also, the setting of the item is not accepted.

  When the sound output effect setting incapability flag is in the OFF state, it is indicated that setting is possible by setting the strikeout line of the character of the item for setting the one-shot notification mode not to be displayed. Then, the setting of the item is accepted.

  As described above, when the volume is adjusted to the level of the volume corresponding to silence, the setting relating to the control of the sound is disabled. In this way, it is possible to make useless settings impossible even if the settings are made.

[Modified example of description about volume adjustment]
(1) In the embodiment described above, it is possible to adjust to the volume 0 by the volume adjustment button 84. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and although it is possible to adjust the volume by the volume adjustment button 84, adjustment to the volume 0 may be impossible. Even if it is desired to make the inside of the game arcade lively by the effect sound of the game, if the player adjusts the volume of many gaming machines to 0, the inside of the game arcade will not be lively. By doing as described above, it is not possible to adjust the volume level corresponding to silence from the outside of the gaming machine such as pachinko gaming machine 1 etc., so that it is illegally adjusted to the volume level corresponding to silence. It can prevent.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, as shown in step S921 to step S923 in FIG. 20, when the condition that the game is not being played continues for a predetermined period is established as the predetermined condition, If the volume was not adjusted to 0, it was adjusted to the initial volume.

However, the predetermined condition is not limited to this, and may be another condition, for example, the condition that the operation to reset the volume to the initial volume is performed. In addition, although the volume adjusted when the predetermined condition is satisfied is the initial volume, the present invention is not limited to this, and another volume may be used. For example, the inside of a gaming machine such as volume setting switch 83 If there is no setting switch, the initial volume may be a predetermined initial volume, or the volume in the middle of the adjustable volume range (for example, volume 2 or volume when adjustable in the range from volume 0 to volume 5) It may be 3).

  Also, even when the volume is not adjusted to 0 and the volume is lower than the initial volume, the volume is returned to the initial volume, but when it is higher than the initial volume, the volume is controlled not to return to the initial volume. Good.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, when the sound volume is adjusted to 0, the error notification sound may be output at a volume other than the volume 0, for example, at the maximum volume. Also, when the volume is adjusted to a volume other than 0, the error notification sound is output at the maximum volume, and when it is adjusted to a volume 0, the error notification sound is output at a small volume other than the volume 0 You may

  (4) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 21, when the volume is adjusted to the level of the volume corresponding to silence, a strikethrough is added to the item of the setting related to the control of the sound. By doing this, it was shown that the settings related to sound control were disabled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the volume is adjusted to the level of the volume corresponding to silence, the setting items related to the control of the sound are not displayed (in the display area where the items were displayed, Nothing may be displayed, or items of other settings may be displayed), and a volume such as "in silence adjustment" is silent in the display area in which the item is displayed. You may display the content which shows that it is adjusting to the step of the sound volume corresponding to.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, as shown in step S916 in FIG. 20, when the volume is adjusted to the volume 0, it is prohibited to vibrate the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the sound volume is adjusted to a stage corresponding to silence, it may be possible to limit the vibration of the gaming machine. For example, the vibration may be limited to such an extent that a player having normal hearing does not generate a recognizable sound.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, as shown in step S916 in FIG. 20, when the volume is adjusted to the volume 0, the generation of wind from the gaming machine is prohibited. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the volume is adjusted to a stage corresponding to silence, the generation of wind from the gaming machine may be limited. For example, the wind may be limited to such an extent that a player having normal hearing does not generate a recognizable sound.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, as shown in step S916 in FIG. 20, when the volume is adjusted to the volume 0, the operation of the movable body of the gaming machine is prohibited. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the volume is adjusted to a stage corresponding to silence, the operation of the movable body of the gaming machine may be restricted. For example, the motion of the movable body may be limited to such an extent that a player having normal hearing does not generate a recognizable sound.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 19 described above, no application is assigned to the switch positions “C” to “E” of the setting instruction unit 83-1, but some application may be assigned. It is also good. For example, a function for displaying the check screen of the movable body may be assigned to the switch position of “C” of the setting support portion 83-1.

When the setting instructing unit 83-1 instructs the switch position of "C" at the time of activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a check screen for checking whether the movable body operates properly is displayed on the effect display device 9 It may be displayed. Then, for all the movable bodies of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation for confirming the rendering operation is sequentially performed, and whether the movable bodies are normally operated or abnormal is displayed on the check screen in a list format. To go. For example, if the time from the start to the end of the movable body's operation is within a predetermined range (the same or substantially the same time as the operation time of the movable object at the time of normal operation) Do. Thereby, the attendant of the game arcade can specify whether or not any movable body is abnormal.

[Summary]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) The adjustment means capable of adjusting the volume (for example, the volume adjustment button 84 outside the gaming machine operable by the player, and the volume setting switch 83 of the effect control board 80 inside the gaming machine) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine),
It is possible to vibrate the gaming machine so as to be recognizable by the player as an effect of the game (for example, vibrate by the vibrator motor 126),
The adjustment means can adjust at least the sound volume level of the sound relating to the effect of the game to a predetermined level (for example, sound volume 0) corresponding to silence (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, FIG. Step S913, step S914),
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, it is prohibited to vibrate the gaming machine (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the generation of the sound due to the vibration of the gaming machine despite the adjustment of the volume level corresponding to the silence.

(2-1) Adjustment means capable of adjusting the volume (for example, the volume adjustment button 84 outside the gaming machine operable by the player, and the volume setting switch 83 of the effect control board 80 inside the gaming machine) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine),
The adjusting means is
It is possible to adjust at least the volume level of the sound related to the effect of the game to a predetermined level (for example, volume 0) corresponding to silence (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control, steps S913 and S914 in FIG. 20). ),
When the volume level is not adjusted to the predetermined level, the predetermined condition (for example, the condition that the situation where the game is not being performed continues for a predetermined period, the operation that resets the volume level to the initial volume level Based on the fact that the volume level is greater than the predetermined level (for example, the initial volume level set by the volume setting switch 83 of the presentation board 80 inside the gaming machine), While adjusting to a predetermined initial sound volume step and a middle sound volume step of a range of adjustable sound volume steps (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, step S921 to step S923 in FIG. 20),
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level, even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the volume level is not adjusted to the specific level (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S921 in FIG. 20, Step S922).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the volume level from being adjusted to a specific level even though the volume level is adjusted to be necessary and corresponding to silence.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
It is possible for the player to vibrate the gaming machine in a recognizable manner (for example, by vibrating the vibrator motor 126),
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjustment means, the game machine is prohibited from vibrating (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, FIG. 2).
Step S916 of 0).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the generation of the sound due to the vibration of the gaming machine despite the adjustment of the volume level corresponding to the silence.

(1-2) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1), (2-1) and (2-2) above,
It is possible to generate a wind so as to be recognizable by the player as a game effect (for example, air is blown by the blower 85),
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjustment means, the game machine is prohibited from generating wind (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the generation of the sound due to the wind even though the volume level is adjusted to the silent level.

(1-3) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1), (1-2), (2-1) and (2-2) described above,
The movable member (for example, the first upper part 29L, the second upper part 29R) is further provided,
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjustment means, the movable member is prohibited from operating (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the generation of the sound due to the operation of the movable member despite the adjustment to the stage of the sound volume corresponding to the silent.

(1-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-3), (2-1) and (2-2) above,
The game apparatus further comprises presentation setting means (for example, the presentation setting menu of FIG. 21) capable of setting presentation in the gaming machine.
The effect setting means is
As the setting of the effect, it is possible to at least make settings related to control of sound (for example, setting of one-shot notification mode for outputting one-shot notification sound in FIG. 21),
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, settings relating to sound control are disabled (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S917 in FIG. 20, FIG. 21). reference).

According to such a configuration, useless setting can be disabled even if the setting is made.
(1-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-4), (2-1) and (2-2) above,
Game control means (for example, microcomputer 560 for game control) which controls the progress of the game,
The game control means further includes effect control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling the effect based on the command information transmitted by the game control means,
The effect control means is
Based on the reception of the command information, it is possible to output a predetermined minute sound larger than silence (for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a command from the game control microcomputer, Output sound at very low volume.),
Even when the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, it is possible to output the predetermined minute sound (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S914 in FIG. 20). ).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify that the command information is properly received, even in the case where the volume level is adjusted corresponding to silence.

(1-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-5) above,
The adjusting means is provided inside the gaming machine, and is capable of setting the stage of the initial volume of the stage of the volume adjusted by the adjusting means (for example, of the effect control board 80 inside the gaming machine Volume setting switch 83),
The adjusting means is
When the level of the volume is not adjusted to the predetermined level, and the situation where the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period, the level of the volume is returned to the level of the initial volume (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, steps S921 to S923 in FIG.
When adjusting the volume level to the predetermined level, the volume level is not returned to the initial volume level even if the situation where the game is not performed continues for the predetermined period (for example, for effect control) The microcomputer 100, steps S921 and S922 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is necessary to cope with silence even when the stage of the sound volume is returned to the stage of the initial sound volume when the game is not being played for a predetermined period of time. It is possible to prevent the volume level from returning to the initial volume level when the volume level is adjusted.

(2-3) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1), (2-2) and (1-2) to (1-5) described above,
The adjustment means is provided inside the gaming machine, and an internal setting means (for example, inside the gaming machine) capable of setting the stage of the initial volume of the stage of the volume adjusted by the adjustment means as the specific stage. Including the volume setting switch 83) of the effect control board 80,
The adjusting means is
When the stage of the volume is not adjusted to the predetermined stage, the stage of the volume is set to the initial volume based on the condition that the situation where the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period as the predetermined condition. (For example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control, step S921 to step S923 in FIG. 20),
When the stage of the volume is adjusted to the predetermined stage, the stage of the volume is set to the stage of the initial volume even if the condition that the situation where the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period is established as the predetermined condition. (For example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S921 in FIG. 20, step S922).

  According to such a configuration, it is necessary to cope with silence even when the stage of the sound volume is returned to the stage of the initial sound volume when the game is not being played for a predetermined period of time. Even though the volume level is adjusted, the volume level can be prevented from returning to the initial volume level.

(1-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-5), (2-1) and (2-2) described above,
The adjusting means is
Internal adjustment means (for example, the volume setting switch of the presentation control board 80 inside the gaming machine) provided inside the gaming machine and capable of adjusting the stage of the volume of the sound related to the presentation of the game to the predetermined stage 83) and
It is possible to adjust the stage of the volume of the sound related to the effect of the game provided outside the gaming machine, but it is impossible to adjust to the predetermined stage (for example, the player can operate it) External volume adjustment button 84 of the gaming machine, and the volume adjustment button 84 makes it impossible to adjust to the volume 0).

  According to such a configuration, it is impossible to adjust the volume level corresponding to silence from the outside of the gaming machine, so that it is possible to prevent unauthorized adjustment to the volume level corresponding to silence.

(3-1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state etc.) advantageous to the player,
Informing effect executing means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) for executing an informing effect (battle effect etc.) for giving notification that the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous state;
Operation means (push button 120 etc.) operable by the player;
It comprises state control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control etc.) capable of controlling the state of the operating means to a first state (normal state etc.) and a second state (vibration state etc.),
The state control means starts the state of the operation means from the first state (normal state or the like) at a first timing (first timing or the like to become the life gauge 0 shown in FIG. 13) after the notification effect is started. The second state (vibration state etc.) is controlled, and the second state (vibration state etc.) starts from the second state (vibration state etc.) after a specific period (e.g. after continuous driving effective period and essential vibration period shown in FIG. In the second state (vibration state etc.) at the second timing (second timing etc. shown in FIG. 13 to hit the enemy) after being controlled to the normal state etc. and becoming the first state (normal state etc.) Control.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of timing of changing the state of the operation means at the time of the notification effect of notifying the player of an advantageous state. Specifically, the effect can be further enhanced by the combination of the informing effect and the timing at which the operating means is brought into the second state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, at the time of battle effect, which is one of notification effects for notifying a big hit game state which is an advantageous game state for the player, the state of the push button 120 is variously timed. By changing, it is possible to improve the interest of the timing of changing the push button 120. Specifically, the combination of the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 120 is put in a vibrating state can further enhance the effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the period controlled to the vibration state is different between after the first timing and after the second timing. Therefore, a combination of controlling the push button 120 in a vibration state and a period in which the push button 120 is controlled to a vibration state can suitably perform the effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, at the first timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state by continuously hitting the push button 120 while the button image 98 is being displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, at the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state without the button image 98 being displayed. In this way, by combining the control of the push button 120 into the vibrating state and the button image 98, effects can be suitably performed.

(3-2) In the gaming machine of (3-1) above,
The game machine further comprises launch operation means (ball hit operation handle 5 etc.) operated to launch game media (game balls etc.),
The second state (vibration state and the like) is a state in which the operation means vibrates (a state in which the push button 120 vibrates and the like),
The vibration of the operation means is transmitted to the launch operation means (the vibration of the push button 120 is transmitted to the striking operation handle 5, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the combination of the informing effect and the vibration transmitted to the firing operation means can further enhance the effect.

  For example, the vibration of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5. In this manner, the combination of the informing effect and the vibration transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5 can further enhance the effect.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) or (3-2) above,
It further comprises display means (effect display device 9 etc.) capable of displaying an image,
The notification effect executing means is a part of the operation means at the first timing when the aspect of the image displayed on the display means is the first aspect (the aspect in which the life gauge 99 shown in FIG. 14C becomes 0). It is informed that it is controlled to the above-mentioned advantageous state by becoming the above-mentioned second state (vibration state etc.) (as shown in FIG. 14 (c), push button at timing when enemy's life gauge 99 becomes 0) Informing that it will be a big hit by 120 becoming a vibration state etc.),
The state control means is configured to perform the second timing at which the aspect of the image displayed on the display means is a second aspect different from the first aspect (a mode in which the enemy shown in FIG. 14E is hit, etc.). The state of the operation means is controlled to the second state (vibration state etc.).

  According to such a configuration, after notifying that the vehicle is in the advantageous state, the second state in accordance with the effect development of the informing effect can be suitably notified that the advantageous state is controlled, and the informing effect Can further enhance the stage effects.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the enemy's life gauge 99 becomes 0, the push button 120 is vibrated to notify that it will be a big hit. In addition, the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at a timing when an enemy hit is shown as shown in FIG. 14 (e). In this way, after notifying that the jackpot gaming state is to be established, the push button 120 is vibrated in accordance with the development of the battle effect. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately notify that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and to further enhance the effects of the battle effect.

(3-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3-1) to (3-3) above,
The specific period (a continuous hitting effective period and an essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13 etc.) is a period variable according to the operating condition of the operating means (a continuous hitting effective period shown in FIG. 13 is variable for up to 10 seconds) Period, etc.),
The predetermined period after being controlled to the second state at the second timing is a non-variable period in which the operating means is kept in the second state for a certain period (as shown in FIG. 13, hit the enemy) The period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of timing is a non-variable period of 5 seconds, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the width of the effect can be expanded by providing the variable period and the non-variable period.

For example, of the continuous hitting effective period and the required vibration period shown in FIG. 13, the continuous hitting effective period is a period which can be varied between 10 seconds at maximum. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of the timing to hit the enemy is a non-variable period of 5 seconds. As described above, by providing a variable period and a non-variable period in the battle effect, the width of the effect can be expanded.

(3-5) In the gaming machine of (3-4) above,
The period controlled to the second state is different between the specific period and the predetermined period (as shown in FIG. 13, a period vibration state in which the vibration period after the elapse of the first timing and the essential vibration period 3 seconds are combined) Controlled for a period of 5 seconds after the second timing has elapsed, etc.),
The state control means controls the state of the operation means from the second state to the first state after the predetermined period has elapsed, and controls the second state at a third timing after the first state is reached. (As shown in FIG. 13, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the elapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and is controlled to the vibration state at the third timing of victory display after the normal state is reached. etc),
The notification effect execution means notifies that the advantageous state is controlled by the state of the operation means becoming the second state at the third timing (a vibration state of the push button 120 at the third timing) To notify that it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be suitably performed by the combination of controlling the operation means in the second state and the period and timing of controlling in the second state. Moreover, it can alert | report suitably controlled by an advantageous state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the vibration state is controlled to a period including the vibration period after the first timing and the essential vibration period 3 seconds, and is controlled to the vibration state for 5 seconds after the second timing. . The state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the elapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and the vibration state is controlled at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state is reached. Further, by controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the jackpot gaming state is to be controlled. In this manner, the effect can be suitably performed by combining the control of the push button 120 in the vibration state and the period and timing of the control in the vibration state. In addition, it is possible to preferably notify that it is controlled to the big hit game state.

(3-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3-3) to (3-5) above,
The display means can display an operation promotion image (such as a button image 98) for prompting an operation to the operation means,
The state control means controls the state of the operation means to the second state in relation to the display of the operation promoting image at the first timing (as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the first timing). , The push button 120 is controlled so as to vibrate by continuously pressing the push button 120 during display of the button image 98, and the operation prompting image is not displayed at the second timing. The state is controlled to the second state (as shown in FIG. 14E, at the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to the vibration state without displaying the button image 98).

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be suitably performed by a combination of controlling the operation means in the second state and the method of displaying the operation promoting image.

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Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.

(1) In the embodiment described above, the push button 120 has been described as an example of the operation means operable by the player. However, the operation means may be other than the push button 120. For example, the button may fly out from the normal position to the protruding position with the passage of time, or the button whose shape changes with the passage of time. Then, at a predetermined timing, the normal position may be changed to the protruding position, or the shape may be changed from the normal state.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, at each of the first to third timings, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state in which no vibration is performed to the vibration state in which the push button 120 is vibrated. However, at each of the first to third timings, the strength of the vibration state of the push button 120 may be switched. For example, at each of the first to third timings, the vibration state may be changed from weak to strong. Also, the button may emit light, the button may generate heat, the wind may blow around the button, or the like, and the state may be changed at each timing.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, the push button 120 is in the vibrating state only when the big hit display result is obtained. However, the push button 120 may be made to vibrate at a plurality of timings when the out display result is obtained. For example, in the case where an effect with a high degree of expectation is performed, the display may be in a vibration state even when the out-of-focus display results.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at a plurality of timings during the battle effect of the informing effect. Such a change from the normal state to the vibration state may be performed other than the notification effect notifying that the big hit display result will be obtained. For example, in the effect during mere variation display, the push button 120 may be changed at a plurality of timings to a normal state in which the push button 120 is in the first state and a vibration state in which it is the second state. Further, the state of the push button 120 may be changed during the big hit game.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, the state of the push button 120 does not necessarily change from the normal state to the vibration state, but may change to the vibration state at a predetermined rate. For example, when a big hit display result is obtained by a predetermined lottery, the vibration state may be made at a higher rate than the case where it becomes an off display result.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the description has been given of one in which the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at the timing when the life gauge 99 becomes zero. However, the timing at which the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state may not necessarily be the timing at which the life gauge 99 becomes zero. For example, the timing may be changed from the timing before the life gauge 99 becomes 0 to the vibration state, or may be changed to the vibration state at the timing after the life gauge 99 becomes 0. Also, the push button 120 may be made to vibrate by one pressing operation. In such a case, the vibration state may be established at the same timing as the depression and at the timing after the depression.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the state of the push button 120 may be changed from the normal state to the vibration state in accordance with the timing at which the upper part or the other part 12 other than the upper part operates. .

  (8) In the embodiment described above, the period in which the vibration state continues from the first timing in the battle effect is the variable period, and the period in which the vibration state continues from the second timing is the invariable period. However, both periods may be variable periods or non-variable periods, and the variable periods and the non-variable periods may be interchanged.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of battle effects may be provided. For example, a plurality of teammate characters having a high degree of winning expectation may be set, and one of the characters may be determined according to the degree of big hit expectation. Further, a plurality of enemy characters having different degrees of jackpot expectation may be set, and one of the enemy characters may be determined according to the degree of jackpot expectation. In such a case, the timing or period in which the push button is in the vibration state may be different depending on the mode of the ally character or the enemy character.

  (10) In the various controls shown in the embodiment described above, medals are inserted to set a predetermined bet number, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the control lever by the player, and the player stops Apply to a slot machine (slot machine) from which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the button operation. Is also possible. In slot machines, bonus such as big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), AT performing effects for notifying internal lottery results, RT having a different winning probability of re-playing part compared to the normal gaming state, The battle rendition described above may be executed as rendition indicating control of ART shifted to AT and RT.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states advantageous to the player may include high probability state (probability state), short time state, and other advantageous states such as high base state.

  (12) Although the gaming machine for paying out the game medium to the player according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is sealed, and the game medium is used for the player according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed type game machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine, and a storage unit for storing the game points is provided according to the ball lending operation. The gaming points are added to the storage unit, the gaming points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the ball, and the gaming points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, for example, the case is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the form. For example, the symbol displayed in a variable manner and the symbol displayed in a derived manner do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed in a variable manner may be derived and displayed. In addition, it is not necessary to change and display a plurality of types of symbols, and the change display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be finally derived and displayed, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the “ratio (probability, probability)” is described by taking a predetermined value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, 0% may be used as the “proportion (proportion, probability)”. For example, in the case where "the occurrence rate of one is higher than the occurrence rate of the other" by comparing the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state 1 with the occurrence rate of the other gaming state 2 in the predetermined gaming period, Also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

(15) In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result is derived and displayed when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is determined to be the big change probability, after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is unconditionally changed to the positive change state An example of controlled stochastic state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to be a probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 A type of probability change state control may be performed.

  (16) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 9 effect display devices, 98 button images, 99 life gauges, 100 effect control microcomputers, 120 push buttons, 560 game control microcomputers.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having adjustment means capable of adjusting the volume,
It is possible for the player to vibrate the gaming machine in a recognizable manner,
The adjusting means is capable of adjusting at least a sound volume level of a sound relating to a play effect to a predetermined level corresponding to silence,
A gaming machine which prohibits the gaming machine from being vibrated when being adjusted to the predetermined stage by the adjusting means.

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