JP2019154970A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can enhance a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine includes vibration means (e.g., vibrator motor 153IW13) that can vibrate in which vibration control of the vibration means can be performed, and execution of the performance using performance means (e.g., speakers 8L, 8R, second movable body 153IW02) is controlled. The performance can be executed by a plurality of performance patterns including a first performance pattern (e.g., Kp1 to Kp3) that controls performance means to a vibration corresponding mode when the vibration means vibrates and a second performance pattern (e.g., Kp0) that does not control the performance means to the vibration corresponding mode when the vibration means vibrates. Thereby, a performance effect can be enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that can execute a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display area capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display area becomes the specific display result, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display area by operating the start lever, and the player By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that a prize ball is paid out or that the state of a variable winning ball device provided in a gaming area of a gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or advantageous for a player. For example, to generate a right to enter a state, or to enter a state in which a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of effect symbols (identification information) that starts in the variable display area based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display area, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, a vibration means (for example, a vibration motor) capable of generating vibration is provided, and a member (for example, a push button is provided so as to be visible) in a mode corresponding to the vibration when vibration is generated by the vibration means. There is a gaming machine that is configured so that the occurrence of vibration can be visually recognized by a member that is shaken in response to the vibration when vibration is generated by a vibration motor (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP-A-2006-106830 (FIGS. 3 to 6)

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, the production effect cannot be enhanced.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect.

  (Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game, and is a vibration means (for example, vibrator motor 153IW13) capable of vibration and a vibration control means (for example, vibration control of the vibration means) The effect control CPU 120 for effect control sets the vibration effect in step 153IWS020 and executes the effect using the effect means (for example, the speakers 8L and 8R, the second movable body 153IW02) and the effect means for executing the step S172. Control means (for example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S76), and the effect control means controls the effect means in a vibration-corresponding manner when the vibration means vibrates (for example, a first effect pattern (for example, Kp1 to Kp3) and the second effect pattern in which the effect means is not controlled to the vibration corresponding mode when the vibration means vibrates. Down (e.g., Kp0) characterized in that it is a feasible an effect by a plurality of effect pattern and a. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the effect control means can execute an effect by a plurality of effect patterns including a first effect pattern and a second effect pattern having a different advantage from the first effect pattern (for example, , Kp0 to Kp3 may have different reliability with respect to being controlled by big hit. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the effect control means controls execution of effects using a plurality of effect means (for example, the speakers 8L and 8R, the second movable body 153IW02), and the vibration means vibrates. Sometimes it is possible to produce an effect by using a plurality of effect patterns (for example, Kp1 to Kp3) in which the combination of the effect means controlled to the vibration corresponding mode is different. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 4) Any one of the means 1 to 3 includes an initial motion control means (for example, a part for executing the step S72 in the effect control CPU 120) that performs control related to the initial motion. When the initial operation for vibrating the means is performed, the rendering means is not controlled in a vibration-corresponding manner (for example, the rendering control CPU 120 performs a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the vibrator motor 153IW in step S72, It is also possible not to perform control regarding confirmation (no output of predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R or operation of the second movable body 153IW02)). According to such a configuration, the initial operation can be suitably performed.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the effect control means can execute an effect by an effect pattern that controls the effect means in a vibration corresponding mode in which the degree of emphasizing the vibration of the vibration means changes (for example, When the emphasis effect pattern is Kp3 and the effect control CPU 120 determines to change the emphasis, the effect control CPU 120 performs the emphasis using the speakers 8L and 8R from the stage where no emphasis using any effect member is performed. It is also possible to execute an emphasis effect that shifts to the stage of emphasis using both the speakers 8L and 8R and the second movable body 153IW02. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the effect control means can execute an effect by an effect pattern that controls the effect means in a plurality of vibration corresponding modes with different degrees of emphasizing the vibration of the vibration means ( For example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the enhancement effect using the speakers 8L and 8R in a plurality of enhancement modes with different output sound volumes, and in a plurality of enhancement modes with different amplitude widths. The emphasis effect using the second movable body 153IW02 can be executed). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the effect control means can execute an effect by an effect pattern that controls the effect means in a vibration-corresponding manner at a time when at least a part of the vibration means does not overlap. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the start timing of the emphasis effect as 1 second before the start of vibration, at the start of vibration, and after 1 second after the start of vibration). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the effecting means includes an effect sound in a first sound range (for example, a normal sound range from 100 Hz or higher to a high sound range) and a second sound range lower than the first sound range (for example, (The low sound range of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz) can be output, and the vibration control means vibrates the vibration means in response to the output of the effect sound when at least the effect sound of the second sound range is output ( For example, the vibrator motor 153IW13 may generate vibration in accordance with the output of the effect sound when the effect sound in the low frequency range of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz is output. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving a powerful effect to the player while reducing the cost.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing regarding operation control of the 1st movable body. It is explanatory drawing regarding operation | movement control of a 2nd movable body. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a motor control effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a vibration effect pattern determination lottery table and an emphasis effect pattern determination lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an emphasis change execution lottery table, a speaker mode determination lottery table, a second movable body mode determination lottery table, a start timing determination lottery table, and a first movable body effect execution lottery table.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the grand prize opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy-low base state, and so on. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered. In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Operation)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, as well as backup flag states and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Further, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving the command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding feature 153IW)
Next, the feature unit 153IW will be described. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided in the characteristic portion 153IW is provided at the upper part of the image display means 5, and is operable by the control of the first movable body motor 153IW11. A body 153IW01 and a second movable body 153IW02 which is provided so as to border the image display unit 5 and can be operated by the control of the second movable body motor 153IW12; and a case 153IW03 which houses the image display unit 5 and the second movable body 153IW02 And.

  A member that restricts the movement of the first movable body 153IW01 is not provided around the first movable body 153IW01, while the second movable body 153IW02 is provided with the first movable body 153IW01 inside thereof. In addition, since the player is covered by the case 153IW03, the player can move the second movable body 153IW02 in a region that is narrower than the region in which the movement of the first movable body 153IW01 is allowed (second movable body). The outer region of 153IW02 and the inner region of case 153IW03) can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram relating to operation control of the first movable body 153IW01. The first movable body 153IW01 is operably provided from the standby position shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) to the advanced position (position covered by the image display device 5) shown in FIG. 8-1 (B). Specifically, as the first movable body operation effect performed during the fluctuation, the first movable body 153IW01 is moved (dropped) from the standby position to the advanced position, and at the end of the first movable body operation effect, the first movable body 153IW01. Is operated from the advance position to the standby position.

  FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram regarding operation control of the second movable body 153IW02. The second movable body 153IW02 is moved from the standby position shown in FIG. 8-2 (A) to the advanced position shown in FIG. 8-2 (B) (a predetermined position on the back side (back side as viewed from the player)) from the standby position). It is provided to be operable. As described above, the player visually recognizes an area outside the second movable body 153IW02 and inside the case 153IW03 as an area where the movement of the second movable body 153IW02 is allowed. The area where 153IW02 actually operates (the area for advancing from the standby position to the advancing position) is an area that is not visually recognized by the player as an allowable range of motion. The second movable body 153IW02 is operated from the standby position to the advanced position and repeatedly operated from the advanced position to the standby position, thereby performing an emphasis effect described later.

  Further, the upper end of the chain 153IW04 is attached to the bottom surface of the second movable body 153IW02, and the chain 153IW04 swings according to the operation of the second movable body 153IW02. Thus, the chain 153IW04 is provided so that the player can easily recognize that the second movable body 153IW02 is operating.

  The push button 31B incorporates a vibrator motor 153IW13 (see FIG. 8-3) that can generate vibration. As vibration effects for generating vibration by vibrator motor 153IW13, a first vibration effect that is executed at the start of fluctuation, a second vibration effect that is executed during reach, and a third vibration effect that is executed immediately before the change is stopped are provided. It has been. In this embodiment, the vibrator motor 153IW13 generates vibrations of uniform strength when performing any type of vibration effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vibration strength can be adjusted. It is good also as being provided in.

  When the vibration effect is performed, it is possible to execute an emphasis effect that emphasizes the vibration generated by the vibrator motor 153IW13. Specifically, vibration is enhanced by outputting predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R or operating the second movable body 153IW02.

  In the emphasis effect using the speakers 8L and 8R, the sound range lower than the sound range (sound range of 100 Hz or higher) of the sound output in other effects (bGM during fluctuation or big hit, sound output as the notice effect) The sound of (20 Hz to 100 Hz) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In addition, in the initial operation control process (step S72), the production control CPU 120 performs a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the vibrator motor 153IW, but at this time, the confirmation control regarding the enhancement effect is not performed ( A predetermined sound is not output from the speakers 8L and 8R in accordance with the operation of the vibrator motor 153IW, and the second movable body 153IW02 is not operated in accordance with the operation of the vibrator motor 153IW, which is related to the operation of the vibrator motor 153IW. The confirmation operation that is not performed is to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R or operate the second movable body 153IW02). As a result, the power consumption can be distributed and the confirmation operation can be suitably performed.

  FIG. 8D is a flowchart of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (the area in which the received change pattern command (the effect control command that establishes the change pattern) is stored). Step 153 IWS8000). Next, the CPU 120 for effect control reads the variation pattern command read in step 153IWS8000 and the display result designation command storage area (the received display result designation command (display result (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit, or off The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined in accordance with the data (ie, the received display result designation command) stored in the region) in which the effect control command (specifying ()) is stored (step 153IWS8001). . That is, by the execution of the processing of step 153IWS8001 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (decoration pattern stoppage) A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the CPU 120 for effect control in step 153IWS8001 as a chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445” as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream). The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 153 IWS 8001, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decoration symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  In step 153 IWS 8001, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal jackpot”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect control CPU 120 displays the decorative symbols that have the same three symbols as the stop symbols. Determine the combination. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stopped symbols.

  When the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. In the case of “displacement”, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is a “stop symbol” of a decorative symbol.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the decorative symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (an odd symbol in this feature 153IW) is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (an even symbol in this characteristic 153IW) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the notice effect to be executed during the decorative symbol variation display (step 153IWS8002). In step 153IWS8002, the CPU 120 for effect control performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the notice effect execution lottery table for determining the presence and type of the notice effect, and determines the presence and type of the notice effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a motor control effect setting process for setting a motor control effect for controlling various motors (step 153IWS8002A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the set notice effect (step 153IWS8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 153IWS8004).

  The process table is a table in which process data that is referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Further, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), and the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as production parts and various motors) is executed (step 153IWS8005). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this feature 153IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variable pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command, but the effect control CPU 120 The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Further, in this feature portion 153IW, the super reach effect is executed during the variation display of the decorative design. If the change pattern including the super reach effect is specified in the change pattern command, the super pattern is displayed in step 153IWS8003. The process table including the reach effect is selected, and the process of step 153IWS8005 described later is executed according to the selected process table, whereby the super reach effect is executed during the decorative pattern variation display.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step 153IWS8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 153IWS8010).

  FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart illustrating the motor control effect setting process. In the motor control effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first performs a vibration effect pattern determination lottery to determine the effect pattern (vibration effect pattern) of the vibration effect (step 153IWS001). In step 153IWS001, specifically, using the vibration effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), lottery processing based on random numbers is performed to determine the vibration effect pattern.

  FIG. 8-6 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a vibration effect pattern determination lottery table. In the vibration effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), a determination value for the vibration effect pattern is assigned for each variable display result.

  As described above, as the vibration effect, the first vibration effect that is executed at the start of the fluctuation, the second vibration effect that is executed during the reach, and the third vibration effect that is executed immediately before the change is stopped are provided. Yes. As the vibration effect pattern, Sp0 which does not perform any vibration effect, Sp1 which performs only the first vibration effect, Sp2 which performs only the second vibration effect, Sp3 which performs only the third vibration effect, the first vibration effect and the second vibration effect which are performed. Sp4, Sp5 that performs the first vibration effect and the third vibration effect, Sp6 that performs the second vibration effect and the third vibration effect, and Sp7 that performs all the vibration effects are provided.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, as a vibration effect pattern, Sp0 at a rate of 6%, Sp1 at a rate of 8%, Sp2 at a rate of 10%, Sp3 at a rate of 12%, 13% Sp4 is determined at a rate of 15%, Sp5 is determined at a rate of 15%, Sp6 is determined at a rate of 17%, and Sp7 is determined at a rate of 19%.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of reach, the vibration production pattern is Sp0 at a rate of 19%, Sp1 at a rate of 17%, Sp2 at a rate of 15%, Sp3 at a rate of 13%, 12 Sp4 is determined at the rate of 10%, Sp5 is determined at the rate of 10%, Sp6 is determined at the rate of 8%, and Sp7 is determined at the rate of 6%.

  For example, when the variable display result is non-reach, Sp0 is determined as a vibration effect pattern at a rate of 90% and Sp1 at a rate of 10%.

  Thus, the greater the number of times that the vibration effect is executed, the higher the reliability for the big hit. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation at every execution timing of the vibration effect.

  Further, in this way, the second vibration effect is more reliable for the big hit than the first vibration effect, and the third vibration effect is more reliable for the big hit than the second vibration effect. . The execution timing is slower for the second vibration effect than for the first vibration effect, and slower for the third vibration effect than for the second vibration effect. Can do.

  After step 153IWS001, when the execution of the first vibration effect is determined (Y in step 153IWS002), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the first enhancement effect for emphasizing the vibration in the first vibration effect. Therefore, a first emphasis effect pattern determination lottery is performed (step 153IWS003). In step 153IWS003, specifically, using the first emphasis effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), lottery processing based on random numbers is performed to determine the emphasis effect pattern of the first emphasis effect.

  FIG. 8-6 (B) is an explanatory view showing a first emphasis effect pattern determination lottery table. In the first emphasis effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), a determination value for the emphasis effect pattern is assigned for each variable display result.

  As the emphasis effect pattern, Kp0 that does not perform any emphasis control, Kp1 that outputs a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, Kp2 that operates the second movable body 153IW02, and a predetermined sound that is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, Kp3 for operating the second movable body 153IW02 is provided.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, as the emphasis effect pattern of the first emphasis effect, Kp0 is 10%, Kp1 is 20%, Kp2 is 30%, and Kp2 is 40%. Kp3 is determined.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of reach, the emphasis effect pattern of the first emphasis effect is Kp0 at a rate of 40%, Kp1 at a rate of 30%, Kp2 at a rate of 20%, and a rate of 10%. Kp3 is determined.

  For example, when the variable display result is non-reach, the emphasis effect pattern of the first emphasis effect is 80% of Kp0, 10% of Kp1, 7% of Kp2 of 3%. The ratio Kp3 is determined.

  As described above, as the emphasis effect pattern of the first emphasis effect, Kp2 for operating the second movable body 153IW02 is higher in reliability for the big hit than Kp1 for outputting predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and moreover than Kp2. In addition, Kp3 that outputs the predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R and operates the second movable body 153IW02 has higher reliability for the big hit. Thereby, it can be made to notice which pattern emphasis effect is performed.

  After step 153IWS003, when any of Kp1 to Kp3 is determined as the emphasis effect pattern of the first emphasis effect (N in step 153IWS004), the effect control CPU 120 performs the emphasis effect mode (speaker 8L) during the emphasis effect. , 8R, enhancement by second movable body 153IW02), an enhancement change execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute an enhancement change (step 153IWS005). Specifically, a lottery process based on a random number is performed using the emphasis change execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8-7 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an emphasis change execution lottery table. In the emphasis change execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), a determination value for the presence or absence of the emphasis change is assigned for each variable display result.

  When the emphasis change is performed when the emphasis effect pattern is Kp1, no emphasis using any effect member is performed from the start timing of the emphasis effect described later, and the speakers 8L and 8R are started from a point when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start timing. Emphasis is made using.

  When the emphasis change is performed when the emphasis effect pattern is Kp2, no emphasis using any effect member is performed from the start timing of the emphasis effect, which will be described later, and the second movable body after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start timing. Emphasis is performed using 153IW02.

  When the emphasis change is performed when the emphasis effect pattern is Kp3, no emphasis using any effect member is performed from the start timing of the emphasis effect to be described later, and the speakers 8L and 8R from the time when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start timing. Emphasis is performed, and further enhancement is performed using the speakers 8L and 8R and the second movable body 153IW02 after a predetermined period has elapsed.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the emphasis change is performed at a rate of 70% and the emphasis change is not performed at a rate of 30%.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of place, it is determined that the emphasis change is performed at a rate of 40% and the emphasis change is not performed at a rate of 60%.

  As described above, the emphasis change is performed at a higher rate in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss. Thereby, when an emphasis change is performed, a player can have a sense of expectation.

  In addition, although the order of the change in the case where the emphasis change is performed for each emphasis effect pattern is fixed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the emphasis effect pattern is Kp1, in addition to the order described above, after the step of emphasizing using the speakers 8L and 8R, it is possible to shift to the step where no emphasis using any effect member is performed. It is good also as determining by lottery whether emphasis change is performed in order. If the determination ratio of the order in the emphasis change is different based on whether or not it is a big hit, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation by the order of the emphasis change.

  In addition, although it was decided that the determination ratio of the execution of the emphasis change is different for each variable display result, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emphasis change is different for each type of vibration effect (first vibration effect to third vibration effect). It is good also as a decision ratio of the presence or absence of execution differing.

  After step 153IWS005, the effect control CPU 120 performs an emphasis mode determination lottery to determine an emphasis mode in the emphasis effect of the first emphasis effect (step 153IWS006). Specifically, when performing an emphasis effect using the speakers 8L and 8R, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed using the speaker mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), and the speakers 8L and 8R are used. Determine the emphasis mode in the emphasis effect. Further, in the case of performing an enhancement effect using the second movable body 153IW02, a lottery process based on a random number is performed using the second movable body mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. The emphasis mode in the emphasis effect using 153IW02 is determined.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram of the speaker mode determination lottery table. In the speaker mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), a determination value for the enhancement mode (volume of output volume) in the enhancement effect using the speakers 8L and 8R is assigned for each variable display result. .

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined at a rate of 70% that the emphasis change is performed in a manner of outputting a predetermined sound with a large volume from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a predetermined sound with a small volume from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is determined at a rate of 30% that the emphasis change is performed in a mode of outputting.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of place, it is determined at a rate of 40% that the emphasis change is performed in such a manner that a large volume of predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the low volume of the predetermined sound is determined from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is determined at a rate of 60% that the emphasis change is performed in a mode of outputting.

  FIG. 8-7 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a second movable body mode determination lottery table. In the second movable body mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), a determination value for the enhancement mode (amplitude magnitude) in the enhancement effect using the second movable body 153IW02 is assigned for each variable display result. ing.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined at a rate of 70% that the second movable body 153IW02 is increased in amplitude by increasing the amplitude, and the second movable body 153IW02 is increased in amplitude by decreasing the amplitude. Is determined at a rate of 30%.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of place, it is determined at a rate of 40% that the second movable body 153IW02 is increased in amplitude with a large amplitude, and the second movable body 153IW02 is increased in a small amplitude. Is determined at a rate of 60%.

  In addition, although the determination ratio of the emphasis mode in the emphasis effect is different for each variable display result, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emphasis in the emphasis effect is different for each type of vibration effect (first vibration effect to third vibration effect). It is good also as that the determination ratio of an aspect differs.

  After step 153IWS006, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a start timing determination lottery for determining the start timing of the emphasis effect of the first emphasis effect (step 153IWS007). Specifically, using the start timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (D), a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine the start timing of the emphasis effect of the first emphasis effect.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram of a start timing determination lottery table. In the start timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (D), determination values for the start timing of the emphasis effect (1 second before the start of vibration, at the start of vibration, and after 1 second of vibration) are assigned for each variable display result. Yes.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the start timing is determined at a rate of 5% 1 second before the start of vibration, 90% at the start of vibration, and 5% after the start of vibration 1%. Is done.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of sync, the vibration start time is determined at a rate of 100% as the start timing.

  As described above, since the start timing determined only when the big hit is 1 second before / after 1 second at the start of vibration, when the emphasis effect is started 1 second before / after 1 second at the start of vibration, It will be notified that it will be a big hit. Note that even in the case of deviation, the emphasis effect may be started from a timing different from that at the start of vibration. In this case, by providing a difference in the determination ratios 1 second before the start of vibration and 1 second after the start of vibration, the reliability for the big hit may be suggested based on which start timing.

  Note that the start timing determination ratio is different for each variable display result, but the start timing determination ratio is not limited to this, and the start timing determination ratio is different for each type of vibration effect (first vibration effect to third vibration effect). It is good as well.

  When the execution of the second vibration effect is determined (Y in step 153IWS008), the effect control CPU 120 determines the second emphasis effect effect pattern for emphasizing the vibration in the second vibration effect. A two-emphasis effect pattern determination lottery is performed (step 153IWS009). In step 153IWS009, specifically, using the second emphasis effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), lottery processing based on random numbers is performed to determine the emphasis effect pattern of the second emphasis effect.

  FIG. 8-6 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a second emphasis effect pattern determination lottery table. In the second emphasis effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), a determination value for the emphasis effect pattern is assigned for each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, as the emphasis effect pattern of the second emphasis effect, Kp0 is 5%, Kp1 is 15%, Kp2 is 35%, and Kp2 is 45%. Kp3 is determined.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of reach, the emphasis effect pattern of the second emphasis effect is 45% of Kp0, 35% of Kp1 and 15% of Kp2 of 5%. Kp3 is determined.

  As described above, as the emphasis effect pattern of the second emphasis effect, Kp2 for operating the second movable body 153IW02 is more reliable than Kp1 for outputting predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and more reliable than Kp2. In addition, Kp3 that outputs the predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R and operates the second movable body 153IW02 has higher reliability for the big hit. Thereby, it can be made to notice which pattern emphasis effect is performed.

  After step 153IWS009, when any of Kp1 to Kp3 is determined as the emphasis effect pattern of the second emphasis effect (N of step 153IWS010), the effect control CPU 120 performs an emphasis effect mode (speaker 8L) during the emphasis effect. , 8R, enhancement by second movable body 153IW02), an enhancement change execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute an enhancement change that changes (step 153IWS011). Specifically, a lottery process based on a random number is performed using the emphasis change execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  After step 153IWS011, the CPU 120 for effect control performs an emphasis mode determination lottery for determining an emphasis mode in the emphasis effect of the second emphasis effect (step 153IWS012). Specifically, when performing an emphasis effect using the speakers 8L and 8R, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed using the speaker mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), and the speakers 8L and 8R are used. Determine the emphasis mode in the emphasis effect. Further, in the case of performing an enhancement effect using the second movable body 153IW02, a lottery process based on a random number is performed using the second movable body mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. The emphasis mode in the emphasis effect using 153IW02 is determined.

  After step 153IWS012, the effect control CPU 120 performs a start timing determination lottery to determine the start timing of the emphasis effect of the second emphasis effect (step 153IWS013). Specifically, using the start timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (D), lottery processing based on random numbers is performed, and the start timing of the emphasis effect of the second emphasis effect is determined.

  In addition, when execution of the third vibration effect is determined (Y in step 153IWS014), the effect control CPU 120 determines the third emphasis effect effect pattern for enhancing the vibration in the third vibration effect. A 3 emphasis effect pattern determination lottery is performed (step 153IWS015). In step 153IWS015, specifically, using the third emphasis effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (D), lottery processing based on random numbers is performed to determine the emphasis effect pattern of the third emphasis effect.

  FIG. 8-6 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a third emphasis effect pattern determination lottery table. In the third emphasis effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (D), a determination value for the emphasis effect pattern is assigned for each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the enhancement effect pattern of the third enhancement effect is Kp0 at a rate of 2%, Kp1 at a rate of 10%, Kp2 at a rate of 40%, and a rate of 48%. Kp3 is determined.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of reach, the emphasis effect pattern of the second emphasis effect is a ratio of 48% Kp0, 40% Kp1, 10% Kp2, and 2% Kp2. Kp3 is determined.

  As described above, as the emphasis effect pattern of the third emphasis effect, Kp2 for operating the second movable body 153IW02 is higher in reliability for the big hit than Kp1 for outputting the predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and further more reliable than Kp2. In addition, Kp3 that outputs the predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R and operates the second movable body 153IW02 has higher reliability for the big hit. Thereby, it can be made to notice which pattern emphasis effect is performed.

  After step 153IWS015, when any of Kp1 to Kp3 is determined as the emphasis effect pattern of the third emphasis effect (N in step 153IWS016), the effect control CPU 120 performs the emphasis effect mode (speaker 8L) during the emphasis effect. , 8R, emphasis by second movable body 153IW02), an emphasis change execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute an emphasis change (step 153IWS017). Specifically, a lottery process based on a random number is performed using the emphasis change execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  After step 153IWS017, CPU 120 for effect control performs an emphasis mode determination lottery to determine an emphasis mode in the emphasis effect of the third emphasis effect (step 153IWS018). Specifically, when performing an emphasis effect using the speakers 8L and 8R, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed using the speaker mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), and the speakers 8L and 8R are used. Determine the emphasis mode in the emphasis effect. Further, in the case of performing an enhancement effect using the second movable body 153IW02, a lottery process based on a random number is performed using the second movable body mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. The emphasis mode in the emphasis effect using 153IW02 is determined.

  After step 153IWS018, the effect control CPU 120 performs a start timing determination lottery to determine the start timing of the enhancement effect of the third enhancement effect (step 153IWS019). Specifically, using the start timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (D), a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine the start timing of the emphasis effect of the third emphasis effect.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a vibration effect and an emphasis effect according to each lottery result (step 153IWS020).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs a first movable object effect execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the first movable object effect that operates the first movable object 153IW01 (step 153IWS021). Specifically, using the first movable body effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (E), a lottery process based on a random number is performed to determine whether or not the first movable body effect is executed.

  FIG. 8E is an explanatory diagram of a first movable body effect execution lottery table. In the first movable body effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-7 (E), a determination value for the presence or absence of execution of the first movable body effect is assigned for each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined at a rate of 90% that the first movable body effect is executed and at a rate of 10% that it is not executed.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the first movable body effect is executed at a rate of 40% and not executed at a rate of 60%.

  For example, when the variable display result is non-reach, it is determined that the first movable body effect is executed at a rate of 15% and not executed at a rate of 85%.

  When it is determined to execute the first movable body effect (Y in step 153IWS022), the effect control CPU 120 sets execution of the first movable body effect (step 153IWS023).

  Here, referring to FIGS. 8-6 (B) to (D) and FIG. 8-7 (E), the operation frequency of the first movable body 153IW01 is compared with the operation frequency of the second movable body 153IW02. First, since the first movable body 153IW01 is operated when it is determined in step 153IWS021 to perform the first movable body presentation, the operation frequency of the first movable body 153IW01 is the first movable body presentation. Execution rate (see FIG. 8-7 (E)). Next, the second movable body 153IW02 is determined to perform the vibration effect in Step 153IWS001, and then the enhancement effect using the second movable body 153IW02 is determined in Steps 153IWS003, S009, and S015. Therefore, the operation frequency of the second movable body 153IW02 is determined based on the execution ratio of the vibration effect (see FIG. 8-6 (A)) and the enhancement effect using the second movable body 153IW02. It is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (see FIGS. 8-6 (B) to (D)).

  Therefore, the execution ratio of the first movable body effect (see FIG. 8-7 (E)), the execution ratio of the vibration effect (see FIG. 8-6 (A)), and the enhancement effect using the second movable body 153IW02 are executed. The values obtained by multiplying the ratios (see FIGS. 8-6 (B) to (D)) are compared. The execution ratio of the first movable body effect is 90% when it is a big hit, 40% when it is out of reach, and 15% when it is a big hit (see FIG. 8-7 (E)). On the other hand, the maximum value of the execution ratio of the emphasis effect using the second movable body 153IW02 is 88% (see FIG. 8-6 (D)) when it is a big hit, and 30% when it is out of reach (FIG. 8-). 6 (B)), and 10% (see FIG. 8-6 (D)) when non-reach is out of place. As described above, the operation frequency of the second movable body 153IW02 is determined based on the execution ratio of the vibration effect (see FIG. 8-6 (A)) and the ratio of executing the enhancement effect using the second movable body 153IW02 (FIG. 8-6). (B) to (D)), it can be said that the value is smaller than the maximum value of the execution ratio of the enhancement effect using the second movable body 153IW02. Accordingly, when the maximum value is compared with the execution rate of the first movable body effect, since the execution rate of the first movable body effect is a larger value, the operation frequency of the first movable body 153IW01 is the second. The operating frequency of the movable body 153IW02 is higher.

  As described above, according to the characteristic portion 153IW, the gaming machine is capable of executing a game, and can vibrate vibration means (vibrator motor 153IW13 in this example) and vibration control of the vibration means. Vibration control means (in this example, in the effect control CPU 120, the vibration effect is set at step 153IWS020 and step S172 is executed) and effect means (in this example, the speakers 8L and 8R, the second movable body 153IW02). Effect control means (in this example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S76) that controls the execution of the effect using the effect control means vibrates the effect means when the vibration means vibrates. The first effect pattern (Kp1 to Kp3 in this example) controlled to the corresponding mode and the effect means when the vibration means vibrate. Not controlled manner (in this example, Kp0) second effect pattern capable of executing effect by a plurality of effect pattern and a. Thereby, there is a case where the vibration is emphasized and a case where the vibration is not emphasized, and the production effect can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the speakers 8L and 8R and the second movable body 153IW02 have been described as presentation means in the enhancement effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the image display device 5 may display an image that shakes (for example, an image that shakes a flame), or may make it possible to execute an emphasis effect by blinking a predetermined lighting member.

  In the present embodiment, the vibrator motor 153IW13 as the vibration means is built in the push button 31B. However, the vibrator motor 153IW13 may be arranged at any position of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the vibration effect is executed as an effect different from the operation effect that accepts the operation of the push button 31B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the vibration effect is an acceleration effect that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B. It is good also as performing.

  Further, according to the feature unit 153IW, the effect control means can execute the effect by using a plurality of effect patterns including the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern having a different advantage from the first effect pattern. (In this example, Kp0 to Kp3 have different degrees of reliability for being controlled by big hits). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Although the reliability for controlling the jackpot has been described as “advantage”, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if it is a gaming machine that can execute one production including a successful pattern and a failed pattern, the reliability for the success of the production may be different between the first production pattern and the second production pattern. Good. Also, it seems to be a big hit that is unfavorable to the player (for example, a big hit that can only be expected to be paid out in a small amount, a big hit that triggers control to a low probability state or a low base state) among multiple types of big hit types. A game that can execute promotion effects that appear to have been promoted to a jackpot advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot that can be expected to be paid out in large numbers, a jackpot that triggers control to a high probability state or a high base state) If it is a machine, the reliability for performing the promotion effect may be different between the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 153IW, the effect control means controls the execution of the effect using a plurality of effect means (in this example, the speakers 8L and 8R, the second movable body 153IW02), and the vibration means vibrates. An effect can be executed by a plurality of effect patterns (in this example, Kp1 to Kp3) that have different combinations of effect means to be controlled in a vibration-corresponding manner. Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, according to the feature unit 153IW, the initial operation control unit (in this example, the portion that executes step S72 in the effect control CPU 120) that performs control related to the initial operation is provided, and the initial operation control unit includes the vibration unit. When performing the initial operation to vibrate, the rendering means is not controlled in a vibration-corresponding manner (in this example, the rendering control CPU 120 performs a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the vibrator motor 153IW in step S72, The confirmation control is not performed (the predetermined sound is not output from the speakers 8L and 8R or the second movable body 153IW02 is not operated). Thereby, the initial operation can be suitably performed.

  Further, according to the feature portion 153IW, the effect control means can execute the effect by the effect pattern that controls the effect means in the vibration corresponding mode in which the degree of emphasizing the vibration of the vibration means changes (in this example, the effect When the control CPU 120 decides to change the emphasis when the emphasis effect pattern is Kp3, the control CPU 120 shifts from the stage where no emphasis using any effect member is performed to the stage where the emphasis using the speakers 8L and 8R is performed. In addition, it is possible to execute an emphasis effect that shifts to an emphasis stage using both the speakers 8L and 8R and the second movable body 153IW02). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the degree of emphasizing vibration is changed by increasing the number of effect means for emphasizing vibration. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the degree of emphasizing vibration may be changed by changing the effect mode of the emphasis effect in one effect means. Specifically, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be increased, the sound range of the sound may be changed, or the amplitude of the second movable body 153IW02 may be increased.

  In addition, according to the feature portion 153IW, the effect control means can execute the effect by the effect pattern that controls the effect means in a plurality of vibration corresponding modes in which the degree of emphasizing the vibration of the vibration means is different (in this example, The effect control CPU 120 can execute the emphasis effect using the speakers 8L and 8R in a plurality of emphasis modes with different sound output volumes, and the second movable body in a plurality of emphasis modes with different amplitudes. The enhancement effect using 153IW02 can be executed). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the enhancement effect can be executed by a plurality of patterns having different sound volumes output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the amplitude of the second movable body 153IW02. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the emphasis effect may be executed by a plurality of patterns having different times for outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R and times for operating the second movable body 153IW02.

  Further, according to the feature portion 153IW, the effect control means can execute the effect by the effect pattern that controls the effect means in a vibration-corresponding manner at a time when at least part of the effect means does not overlap with the vibration means (this book). In the example, the CPU 120 for effect control can determine the start timing of the emphasis effect as 1 second before the start of vibration, at the start of vibration, and after 1 second after the start of vibration). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  For example, when the emphasis effect is started one second before the start of vibration, the execution of the vibration effect is suggested by the execution of the emphasis effect, so that a player can be expected. Further, for example, when the emphasis effect is started 1 second after the start of vibration, the emphasis effect is not performed and the emphasis effect is performed after the player is discouraged, so that the interest can be improved. .

  In this embodiment, it has been described that the start timing of the emphasis effect may deviate from the start timing of the vibration effect. However, even if the end timing of the emphasis effect deviates from the end timing of the vibration effect. Good. For example, the vibration effect may end even though the enhancement effect is being executed, or the vibration effect may be continued even if the enhancement effect is ended. Further, the degree of advantage may be different depending on whether or not the execution periods of the vibration effect and the enhancement effect match. Thereby, interest can be improved.

  In addition, according to the feature portion 153IW, the production means includes the production sound in the first sound range (in this example, the normal sound range from 100 Hz or higher to the high sound range) and the second sound range lower than the first sound range (in this example, (The low sound range of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz) can be output, and the vibration control means vibrates the vibration means in response to the output of the effect sound when at least the effect sound of the second sound range is output ( In this example, vibrator motor 153IW13 generates vibration in accordance with the output of the production sound when the production sound in the low frequency range of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz is output. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved by giving a powerful effect to a player, aiming at cost reduction. For example, although it is not provided with a woofer speaker, it is possible to give a feeling that vibration is generated by a low tone output from the woofer speaker.

  In addition, as described above, according to the feature unit 153IW, the gaming machine is capable of executing a game, and can vibrate vibration means (vibrator motor 153IW13 in this example) and vibration control of the vibration means. Possible vibration control means (in this example, the part for setting the vibration effect in step 153IWS020 in the CPU 120 for effect control and executing step S172) and the effect means (in this example, the speakers 8L and 8R, the second movable body) 153IW02) for controlling the execution of the effect (in this example, the step of executing step S76 in the CPU 120 for effect control), and the effect control means provides the effect means when the vibration means vibrates. (In this example, the CPU 120 for effect control uses any one of the enhancement effects Kp1 to Kp3). An emphasis effect can be executed on the turn), and when the vibration means vibrates, a first vibration corresponding pattern that controls the effect means to the first vibration corresponding mode (in this example, Kp1 that outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R) ) And a second vibration corresponding pattern (in this example, Kp2 for operating the second movable body 153IW02) that controls the rendering means to the second vibration corresponding mode when the vibration means vibrates. Production can be performed. Thereby, a vibration can be emphasized in multiple types of aspects, and the production effect can be enhanced.

  Here, “the first vibration corresponding pattern that controls the effect means to the first vibration corresponding mode when the vibration means vibrates, and the second vibration that controls the effect means to the second vibration corresponding mode when the vibration means vibrates. “A plurality of vibration corresponding patterns including corresponding patterns” means a plurality of vibration corresponding patterns for controlling different rendering means to different vibration corresponding modes and a plurality of vibrations for controlling the same rendering means to different vibration corresponding modes. It is a concept including a corresponding pattern.

  That is, as shown in the present embodiment, Kp1 for outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R corresponds to the “first vibration corresponding pattern”, and Kp2 for operating the second movable body 153IW02 is the “second vibration corresponding pattern”. Or the emphasis effect pattern for controlling the second movable body 153IW02 to the first vibration corresponding mode (for example, the amplitude is “large”) is “first vibration corresponding pattern”. The emphasis effect pattern for controlling the second movable body 153IW02 to the second vibration corresponding mode (for example, the amplitude is “small”) may correspond to the “second vibration corresponding pattern”.

  In addition, according to the feature unit 153IW, the effect control unit generates an effect by using a plurality of vibration corresponding patterns including the first vibration corresponding pattern and the second vibration corresponding pattern having a different advantage from the first vibration corresponding pattern. It is feasible (in this example, Kp1 and Kp3 have different reliability for being controlled by big hits). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 153IW, the effect control means controls the execution of the effect using a plurality of effect means (in this example, the speakers 8L and 8R, the second movable body 153IW02), and the vibration means vibrates. An effect can be executed by a plurality of vibration corresponding patterns (in this example, Kp1 to Kp3) with different combinations of effect means that are controlled to the vibration response mode. Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, according to the feature unit 153IW, the initial operation control unit (in this example, the portion that executes step S72 in the effect control CPU 120) that performs control related to the initial operation is provided, and the initial operation control unit includes the vibration unit. When performing the initial operation to vibrate, the rendering means is not controlled in a vibration-corresponding manner (in this example, the rendering control CPU 120 performs a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the vibrator motor 153IW in step S72, The confirmation control is not performed (the predetermined sound is not output from the speakers 8L and 8R or the second movable body 153IW02 is not operated). Thereby, the initial operation can be suitably performed.

  In addition, according to the feature portion 153IW, the effect control unit can execute the effect by the vibration corresponding pattern that controls the effect unit in the vibration corresponding mode in which the degree of emphasizing the vibration of the vibration unit is changed (in this example, When the effect control CPU 120 determines to change the emphasis when the emphasis effect pattern is Kp3, the stage from the stage where no emphasis using any stage members is not performed to the stage where the speakers 8L and 8R are used for the emphasis. It is possible to execute an emphasis effect that shifts to the stage of performing emphasis using both the speakers 8L and 8R and the second movable body 153IW02). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 153IW, the effect control means can execute the effect by using the vibration corresponding pattern for controlling the effect means in a plurality of vibration corresponding modes with different degrees of emphasizing the vibration of the vibration means (in this example, The effect control CPU 120 can execute the emphasis effect using the speakers 8L and 8R in a plurality of emphasis modes with different output sound volumes, and is second movable in a plurality of emphasis modes with different amplitudes. The enhancement effect using the body 153IW02 can be executed). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 153IW, the effect control means can execute the effect by the vibration corresponding pattern that controls the effect means to the vibration corresponding mode at the time when the vibration means does not overlap at least partially. In this example, the effect control CPU 120 can determine the start timing of the enhanced effect as 1 second before the start of vibration, at the start of vibration, and after 1 second after the start of vibration). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, according to the feature portion 153IW, the production means includes the production sound in the first sound range (in this example, the normal sound range from 100 Hz or higher to the high sound range) and the second sound range lower than the first sound range (in this example, (The low sound range of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz) can be output, and the vibration control means vibrates the vibration means in response to the output of the effect sound when at least the effect sound of the second sound range is output ( In this example, vibrator motor 153IW13 generates vibration in accordance with the output of the production sound when the production sound in the low frequency range of 20 Hz to less than 100 Hz is output. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved by giving a powerful effect to a player, aiming at cost reduction.

  In addition, as described above, according to the feature unit 153IW, the gaming machine is capable of executing a game, and can vibrate vibration means (vibrator motor 153IW13 in this example) and vibration control of the vibration means. Possible vibration control means (in this example, in the effect control CPU 120, a part where the vibration effect is set in step 153IWS020 and step S172 is executed) and a decorative body (in this example, the second movable body 153IW02) are provided. The decorative body is provided so as to be operable, and a first function (in this example, a function as an edge of the image display device 5) without operation and a second function (in this example, the vibrator motor 153IW113) with operation. A decorative body control means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 can control the operation of the decorative body). , When either of Kp2 and Kp3 is determined as the emphasis effect pattern and the step 153IWS020 or S172 is executed), and the first function in the decorative body is recognized by the player, and then the vibration means vibrates. The decorative body control means operates the decorative body so that the player can recognize the second function (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 provides the player with a function as an edge of the image display device 5. After the recognition, the player can recognize the function of emphasizing the vibration by performing the emphasis effect of Kp2 and Kp3 when the vibration effect is performed). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Specifically, after making the player recognize the first function and then allowing the player to recognize the second function, the first function is impressed as a function of the decorative body (the function of the decorative body is only the first function) Since the decorative body will be operated after it appears as if it is, it will surprise the player and emphasize the vibration by operating the decorative body that does not seem to operate at first glance. .

  Further, according to the feature unit 153IW, the image display unit (in this example, the image display device 5) capable of displaying an image is provided, and the decorative body has a first function (in this example, as an edge of the image display unit). A function as a border of the image display device 5). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, the decorative body may have a first function other than the function as an edge of the image display means.

  For example, an operable operation means (for example, a push button 31B, a stick controller 31A) is provided, and the decorative body detects a first function (for example, an operation on the push button 31B) whose mode is switched based on an operation on the operation means. In the gaming machine that controls the switching of the effect mode based on the fact that the function is changed, the function changes to a mode indicating the effect mode being controlled every time an operation to the push button 31B is detected. In the gaming machine capable of adjusting the sound volume / brightness based on the detection of the sound volume, the game machine may have a function of changing to a mode indicating the sound volume / brightness after setting every time an operation to the stick controller 31A is detected. Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, for example, the decorative body may have a first function (for example, a function indicating a name of an amusement machine or an abbreviated character string) for notifying the name of the gaming machine. Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Note that “making the player recognize the function” means making the player recognize that the function has been performed. For example, letting the player recognize the first function as the border of the image display device 5 in the second decorative body 153IW02 means that the player visually recognizes the image display device 5 and the second decorative body 153IW02. In addition, for example, to make the player recognize the second function of enhancing the vibration in the second decorative body 153IW02, the player is informed that the enhancement effect using the second decorative body 153IW02 has been executed in parallel with the enhancement effect. Is to recognize.

  Further, for example, to cause the player to recognize the first function that changes the mode based on the operation on the operating means in the decorative body means that the player visually recognizes that the mode of the decorative body has been switched. In addition, for example, letting the player recognize the first function of notifying the name of the gaming machine in the decorative body means that the player visually recognizes the decorative body.

  Further, the decorative body having the first function and the second function is not limited to a single decorative body. For example, an assembly of a plurality of decorative bodies may have a function as an edge of the image display device 9, and the plurality of decorative bodies may operate when vibration occurs. In that case, the operation mode is different for each decorative body (for example, the operation direction, the length of the operation period, and the length of the operation distance are different, so that the edge of the image display device 9 operates by cracking due to vibration). Alternatively, it may operate in a uniform operation mode. In addition, there are a pattern in which only some of the decorative bodies are operated and a pattern in which all the decorative bodies are operated. It may be done.

  In addition, for example, it has a function of indicating that a plurality of decorative bodies are controlled to different presentation modes (for example, if controlled to the first mode, a lamp built in the decorative body A is turned on, If the two modes are controlled, the lamp incorporated in the decorative body B is turned on), and the plurality of decorative bodies may be operated when vibration occurs. In that case, the motion mode may be different for each decorative body (for example, the motion direction, the length of the motion period, and the length of the motion distance are different), or may be operated in a uniform motion mode. Good. Moreover, all the decorative bodies may operate, or a part of the decorative bodies (for example, only the decorative body whose built-in lamp is lit) may operate.

  In addition, for example, a plurality of decorative bodies have a function of notifying the name of the gaming machine (for example, a decorative body A that notifies the title of the content as a rendering motif, and a decorative body B that notifies the subtitle of the content) In addition, for example, a group of decorative bodies indicating each character has a function of notifying the name of the gaming machine), and the plurality of decorative bodies operate when vibration occurs. Also good. In that case, the motion mode may be different for each decorative body (for example, the motion direction, the length of the motion period, and the length of the motion distance are different), or may be operated in a uniform motion mode. Good. Moreover, all the decorative bodies may operate, or a part of the decorative bodies (for example, only the decorative body that notifies the title) may operate.

  In addition, as described above, according to the feature unit 153IW, the gaming machine is capable of executing a game, and can vibrate vibration means (vibrator motor 153IW13 in this example) and vibration control of the vibration means. Possible vibration control means (in this example, the part for setting the vibration effect in step 153IWS020 and executing step S172 in the effect control CPU 120) and the operable first decorative body (in this example, the first movable body) 153IW01) and a second decorative body different from the first decorative body (in this example, the second movable body 153IW02), the second decorative body is provided so as to be operable, and the operation of the first decorative body is permitted. It arrange | positions so that it may be visually recognized that the tolerance | permissible_range of the operation | movement in a 2nd decoration body is smaller than a range (refer FIG. 8-1 and FIG. 8-2), a 1st decoration body and a 2nd decoration Decorative body control means (in this example, in the effect control CPU 120, one of Kp2 and Kp3 is determined as the emphasis effect pattern and steps 153IWS020 and S172 are executed, and steps 153IWS023 and S172 are executed. The decorative body control means operates the first decorative body in accordance with the progress of the presentation (in this example, the presentation control CPU 120 executes the first movable body presentation as the changing presentation. The second decorative body can be operated when the vibration means vibrates (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 operates the second movable body 153IW02 as an emphasis effect that emphasizes the vibration generated by the vibrator motor 153IW13). Is possible). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Specifically, by being arranged so that the allowable range of motion in the second decorative body is smaller than the allowable range of motion in the first decorative body, Since one decorative body is a decorative body that seems to work clearly, the second decorative body can be impressed as a decorative body that seems to work, so that a decorative body that does not seem to work works. This can surprise the player and emphasize the vibration.

  It should be noted that “arranged so that the permissible range of motion in the second decorative body is smaller than the permissible range of motion in the first decorative body” means that the apparent second decor This means that the allowable range of motion in the body is smaller than the allowable range of motion in the first decorative body, and in either the actual allowable range of motion in the first decorative body or the allowable range of motion in the second decorative body, The range of may be larger.

  In addition, according to the feature portion 153IW, the decorative body control unit operates the first decorative body at a frequency higher than that of operating the second decorative body (in this example, the CPU 120 for effect control is the second movable body. The emphasis effect for operating the body 153IW02 can be executed at a higher rate than the first movable body effect). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the feature portion 153IW, the second decorative body has a function (in this example, a chain 153IW04) for making it easier for the player to recognize the operation of the second decorative body. Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Specifically, as a function for making it easier for the player to recognize the operation of the second movable body 153IW02, by providing the chain 153IW04 that easily propagates vibration, the chain 153IW04 is operated when the second movable body 153IW02 is operated. Since the swinging is irregular, the operation of the second movable body 153IW02 can be more easily recognized by the player, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

  In addition, as a function for making it easy for a player to recognize the operation of the second decorative body, the second decorative body may be provided with a reflecting member that swings by vibration and easily reflects light. The 2nd decoration body may be created with the material which diffusely reflects.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 153IW, the decorative body control means moves the second decorative body to an area different from the area that can be visually recognized by the player as an allowable range of movement in the second decorative body (in this example, As an allowable range of operation of the second movable body 153IW02, a narrow area outside the second movable body 153IW02 and inside the case 153IW03 can be visually recognized, and a rear area (from the player) Is the region that was not visually recognized as an allowable range of operation), and the second movable body 153IW02 is operated. Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the emphasis effect patterns (Kp0 to Kp3) is made different depending on the type of vibration effect (first vibration effect to third vibration effect) (FIG. 8-6 (FIG. 8-6)). B) to (D)), and the determination ratio of the enhanced effect pattern may be varied according to the vibration effect pattern (Sp0 to Sp7). For example, it is good also as Kp3 which operates the 2nd movable body 153IW02 while outputting a predetermined audio | voice from the speakers 8L and 8R is more likely, so that it is a vibration effect pattern with many frequency of vibration effects.

  Also, when executing a plurality of vibration effects, for example, the emphasis degree indicated by the emphasis effect when performing the second vibration effect rather than the emphasis degree indicated by the emphasis effect when performing the first vibration effect. Is weaker (for example, even if the emphasis effect pattern in the first vibration effect is Kp3, the emphasis effect pattern in the second vibration effect is Kp1), the player's interest is sufficiently improved There is a possibility that it cannot be done. Therefore, when performing a plurality of vibration effects, the enhancement degree indicated by the enhancement effect when performing the vibration effect this time may be greater than the enhancement degree indicated by the enhancement effect when performing the previous vibration effect. Good. Specifically, first, the first emphasis effect pattern in the emphasis effect corresponding to the vibration effect to be executed last among the plurality of vibration effects is determined, and then the vibration effect to be executed before the vibration effect to be executed last. It is good also as determining the emphasis effect pattern of the emphasis degree less than the emphasis degree of the 1st emphasis effect pattern as the 2nd emphasis effect pattern in the emphasis effect corresponding to. In addition, the degree of emphasis indicated by the emphasis effect when performing the vibration effect this time is the degree of emphasis indicated by the emphasis effect when performing the previous vibration effect. It is provided so that the combination of any of the emphasis effect patterns may be determined.

  As described above, in the feature portion 153IW, a player is surprised by operating a decorative body that does not seem to operate at first glance. However, the decorative body that does not seem to operate at first glance is described above. It is not limited to things. For example, generally, a gaming machine that is serialized according to the content of the production (for example, a plurality of gaming machines that share the content as the motif of the production) may be manufactured, but newly manufactured A decorative body that is visually common to the new version of the gaming machine and the old version of the gaming machine manufactured before the gaming machine is manufactured is provided, and the decorative body does not operate in the old version of the gaming machine. However, in the new version of the gaming machine, the decorative body may be provided so as to be operable, so that the player may be surprised by operating the decorative body that does not seem to operate at first glance. In addition, a decorative body that is common in appearance is provided for a normal gaming machine whose probability of winning a big hit and a high-probability gaming machine (so-called sweet digital) whose probability of winning a big hit is higher than a normal value. However, the decorative body does not operate in a normal gaming machine, but in the high-probability gaming machine, the decorative body is provided so as to be operable, so that the player is surprised by operating the decorative body that does not seem to operate at first glance. It may be given.

  The tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7 have different determination ratios depending on whether the variable display result is big hit / reach out of reach / non-reach out, but FIG. 6 and the determination ratios in some or all of the tables shown in FIGS. 8-7 may be different depending on other elements. For example, the determination ratio may be different depending on factors such as the presence / absence of pseudo-continuations, the number of pseudo fluctuations in the pseudo-continuations (number of pseudo-continuations), the type of reach effect, the type of effect mode to be controlled, and the like.

  In addition, if the variation involves pseudo-continuations, the larger the number of times the pseudo variation is (for example, in the first variation, the second pseudo variation is more than the first pseudo variation, or 2 A configuration in which the execution ratio of the emphasis effect is high may be adopted, or the execution ratio of the emphasis effect that is advantageous to the player is high (the emphasis effect pattern). Kp3 is easily determined, execution of an emphasis change effect is easily determined, a mode in which a predetermined sound with a large volume is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a mode in which the second movable body 153IW02 is greatly amplified are easily determined. Or a timing different from that at the start of vibration can be easily determined as the start timing of the enhancement effect. Thereby, as the number of pseudo-continuations increases, an emphasis effect is likely to occur, or an emphasis effect in an advantageous manner for the player is likely to occur, so that the effect of the pseudo-ream can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
Vibration means capable of vibration;
Vibration control means capable of controlling vibration of the vibration means;
Production control means for controlling the execution of the production using the production means,
The effect control means includes a first effect pattern that controls the effect means in a vibration corresponding mode when the vibration means vibrates, and a second that does not control the effect means in a vibration corresponding mode when the vibration means vibrates. A gaming machine characterized in that an effect can be executed by a plurality of effect patterns including an effect pattern.

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