JP2019166028A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preferably transmitting a fact that operation means vibrates, to a player.SOLUTION: Before an execution timing of a button notice by a prescribed time, a button notice suggestion for vibrating a push button by a vibration pattern A or B is executed. Then, a button notice for promoting to operate the push button is executed on a performance display device, and when a depressing operation to the push button is detected by a push sensor, a vibration pattern is switched to a vibration pattern C which is stronger than the vibration pattern A or B. In an execution timing of a win/loss encourage, the push button is vibrated in the vibration pattern C. Then, when the depressing operation to the push button is detected by the push sensor, a player is notified of a fact that a variable display result became a jackpot, and the vibration pattern is switched to a vibration pattern D stronger than the vibration pattern C.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  A gaming machine has been proposed that includes an operation button and an operation lever that can be operated by a player, and a vibrator that is a vibration generating means capable of transmitting vibration to both the operation button and the operation lever (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP2015-54041A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that it is not possible to suitably transmit that the operating means vibrates when the player touches the operating means.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably transmitting to a player that the operating means is vibrating.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player;
Detecting means (for example, push sensor 35B) for detecting that the operating means is operated;
Vibration means (for example, vibration motor 304) capable of vibrating at least the operation means,
The vibration means vibrates the operation means more strongly when the operation is detected by the detection means than when the operation is not detected by the detection means (for example, FIG. 16).
According to such a configuration, vibration can be suitably transmitted to the player.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
An operation effect (for example, a button notice) that can change the effect mode based on the operation detected by the detection means can be executed.
When the operation means vibrates when the operation is not detected by the detection means, the operation effect may be executed after that or the operation effect may not be executed (after the button notice suggestion is executed). There may be a case where the button notice is executed or a case where the button notice is not executed, and there may be a case where the button button vibrates without the effect of operating the push button 31B thereafter, as in the case of the fluctuation start vibration notice.
According to such a configuration, it can be noted whether or not the operation effect is executed after the operation means vibrates.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
An operation effect (for example, a button notice) that can change the effect mode based on the operation detected by the detection means can be executed.
When the operation effect is executed and when the operation effect is not executed, the vibration mode of the operation unit when the operation is not detected by the detection unit is different (for example, the vibration pattern in the button notice suggestion is different). You may do it.
According to such a structure, the presence or absence of the operation effect can be suggested by the vibration mode.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The vibration means vibrates the operation means more strongly than other timings when the operation is detected by the detection means and is controlled to the advantageous state after that (when the hit / failure notification is made). (Vibration is performed with the vibration pattern D having the strongest vibration intensity).
According to such a structure, it can alert | report that it is controlled to an advantageous state by a vibration aspect, and an interest improves.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When switching the vibration intensity of the operation means, the operation means may stop the vibration and then switch the vibration intensity (for example, FIG. 16E).
According to such a configuration, it becomes easy to understand that the intensity of vibration has been switched.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
You may make it further provide the buffer means (buffer members, such as rubber | gum and gel) for making it difficult to transmit the vibration by the said vibration means to a specific member (for example, various board | substrates and other members).
According to such a structure, the influence on the specific member by vibration can be reduced.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
An image for prompting the player to operate the operation means, and an image corresponding to the first operation means corresponding to the operation means (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state) Or a display means (for example, the effect display device 5) capable of displaying a second operation means corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a protruding state) different from the first operation means corresponding image,
When the operation means is operated during the display of the first operation means corresponding image, the display of the first operation means corresponding image is ended based on the elapse of the first period from the operation (for example, As shown in FIG. 22A, when the push button 31B is operated during the display of the non-projecting push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the push button is pushed at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed from the operation. 31B to erase the image)
When the operation means is operated during the display of the second operation means corresponding image, the second operation means corresponding image is determined based on the fact that a second period different from the first period has elapsed since the operation. The display is terminated (for example, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the push button 31B is operated while the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is displayed as the operation promotion image, a period L3 is set from the operation. The portion of the image of the push button 31B may be erased at the elapsed timing).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by changing the period from when the operation unit is operated according to the displayed operation unit corresponding image until the display of the operation unit corresponding image is ended.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. 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 a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect setting process. It is a timing chart which shows the content of production and the timing of vibration operation. It is a figure which shows the list of vibration patterns. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the change of the vibration pattern according to the presence or absence of detection. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a vibration motor drive process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a figure which shows the protrusion determination ratio of a push button. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of post-operation production execution processing. (A) is a timing chart in the reach effect when the big hit is made without the push button protruding, and (B) is a timing chart in the reach effect when the big hit is made with the push button protruding. (A) is a timing chart in the reach effect when there is a shift without the push button protruding, and (B) is a timing chart in the reach effect when there is a shift with the push button protruding. It is a figure which shows the display aspect of the effect display apparatus in a reach | attainment effect, and the operation | movement aspect of a movable accessory. It is a figure which shows the display aspect of the effect display apparatus in a reach | attainment effect, and the operation | movement aspect of a movable accessory. It is a figure which shows the display aspect of the production | presentation display apparatus in the reach production in the modification 1, and the operation | movement aspect of a movable accessory.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is launched from a ball striking device and is shot.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the one to be turned on and the one to be turned off are different as long as they are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is "second special symbol". Also called.

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. In addition, each segment indicating “00” to “99” may be configured to variably display “00” to “99” with a display device that is randomly arranged in an invisible manner.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, “Left Variation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. Thereafter, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, the confirmed effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display may be temporarily stopped during the dynamic display of the effect symbol.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbols are derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or the effect symbols In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbols are sequentially flowed from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest. When the effect display with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the effect symbol with the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state (advantageous state), the variation corresponding to the established start condition The display is suspended. In the present embodiment, the start storage prize generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and the start win when the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. The reserved storage display generated based on the above is a round white display.

  In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening, for example, in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and a predetermined region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). As described above, the special winning opening changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that has been opened, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings (for example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening). More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A movable accessory 400 is provided above the effect display device 5. The movable accessory 400 is driven by the movable accessory first drive motor 301 (see FIG. 2) and a retracted position that is an upper position of the effect display device 5 shown in FIG. It is below and can vertically move between the effect display device 5 and the effect position superimposed in the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the first movable part 401 is disposed on the left part of the movable accessory 400, and the second movable part 402 is disposed on the right part of the movable accessory 400. The first movable portion 401 is provided so as to be movable between the central left portion and the left end portion in the left-right width direction of the movable accessory 400, and the second movable portion 402 is provided in the left-right width direction of the movable accessory 400. It is provided so as to be movable between the center right part and the right end part. In particular, in the movable accessory 400 of the present embodiment, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 move in conjunction with each other by the drive of the movable accessory second drive motor 302 (see FIG. 2) and a drive mechanism (not shown). As a result, the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are in proximity to each other at the center in the lateral direction (see FIG. 1), and the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are movable. It can change to the separated state (refer FIG.25 (J)) which moves to the left end part and the right end part of the thing 400, and is spaced apart. Note that the movable accessory 400 in this embodiment is arranged in the proximity state at the retracted position, and is changed to the separated state by being arranged in the effect position.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (below the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  On the side of the normal symbol display 20, a general figure holding display 25C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  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 addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. 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 an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls that have been paid out as prize balls or game balls that have been paid out by lending so that they can be supplied to the ball hitting device. (Hit ball supply tray) is provided. A lower plate (not shown) that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3.

  The upper plate is formed with a bulging portion 30 that bulges forward of the gaming machine, and a push button 31B that can be operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the bulging portion 30. The push button 31B of the present embodiment is configured to be vibrated by driving a vibration motor 304 (see FIG. 2). Further, the push button 31B of this embodiment includes a non-projecting state in which the button driving motor 303 (see FIG. 2) is driven and a non-illustrated driving mechanism accommodated in the bulging portion 30 and a bulging portion than the non-projecting state. It is provided so that it can be changed to a protruding state protruding upward from 30, and the player can operate the push button 31 </ b> B in the non-projecting state and the push button 31 </ b> B in the protruding state. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. It is only necessary to detect the pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is arranged.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function that allows an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position to be input, and an effect control board 12 Are provided with a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation of the effect display device 5, the operation of the movable accessory 400, the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and the ON / OFF operation of the effect LED 9 and the like. Alternatively, a function of determining a control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a part, is provided. Note that the relay board 15 may be omitted.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands from the effect control board 12, control data (sound number, volume level, etc.), etc. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the lighting LED 9 and the like are turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. An LED driver circuit or the like is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Note that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration that can detect a game ball, such as a sensor. That's fine. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value corresponding to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating the change display result. Note that the command 8C00H is a command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that it is “off”. The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that “big hit” is the big hit type and “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of variation (determination) of the effect symbol. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the gaming state at that time.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates the start of a jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big prize opening open notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in an open state and that the big prize opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that the big prize opening has been changed from the open state to the closed state and that the big prize opening is in the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  It should be noted that the notification command during the opening of the big prize opening or the notification command after the big prize opening is opened, for example, the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state (for example, “1” to “16” or “1” to “5”). EXT data corresponding to ")" is set.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition has been established by winning a first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start port winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established by winning a second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  On the main board 11, as shown in FIG. 4, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a random value for determining a normal display result Numerical data of various random values such as MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For the random number values that are not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 performs various types of software by software. It is only necessary to count by updating the numerical data.

  FIG. 5 shows the variation pattern of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 5 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  The reach effect of normal reach is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect design is “reach”. There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach expression of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit expectation (big hit reliability) is set so that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. In the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the big hit expectation (big hit reliability). Further, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the reach state is always set and any one of the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach is executed, but the present invention is limited to this. It may be a big hit even with a non-reach fluctuation pattern.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display result is set to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether to control based on random number value MR1.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value (compared to the random value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state) ( (Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to a determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are characteristic of “big hit”. Assigned to diagram display results. With this, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) Compared to (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 are stored. A variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5 is also stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, one of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A”, “probability big hit B” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games is executed. The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A), “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depend on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. Allocation of judgment value for jackpot type is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart is assigned to the judgment value for the “non-probable variation” jackpot type. Regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of being a non-probable big hit and the probability of being a probable big hit are the same. ing.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 is preliminarily determined to be “out of” with the variation pattern determination table for jackpot used when “big hit” is determined in advance. A variation pattern determination table for loss that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more easily determined when the big hit is made than the loss, and the possibility (reliability or expectation degree) that the big hit occurs when the reach occurs. In addition, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same reach, there is a higher probability (reliability and expectation) of super reach than normal reach, and even if the same super reach, the fluctuation pattern of super reach β The decision value corresponding to each variation pattern is set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation from the variation pattern determination table for big hits, so that the probability of the probability variation is large (reliability and expectation). Yes.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved memories and the short time state, and the total number of reserved memories corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of reserved memories and the short time state. Short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2), short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total number of pending storages of 5 to 8, and short non-reach shift variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state (short time state), the larger the total number of reserved memories, the easier the short variation pattern is executed, that is, the fluctuation per unit time By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless start winnings, and during non-time control (during short-time state), the non-reach deviation of the shortening changes more than when the time control is not executed. Pattern (PA1-4) that is often determined by increasing the number of times of the change per unit time, can reduce the time to the next jackpot, and to be able to improve the extended game player's sense of.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). When the power is turned on again, the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (special process flag, etc.) and data indicating the progress state of the game such as data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are taken over. do it.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, a first winning prize (first starting prize) is generated by a game ball passing (entering) through a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not started yet. The first special figure storage unit for storing the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3, and the like and the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B are formed as the holding data of the special figure game using the special figure. Random value MR1 is used as the hold data for the special figure game using the second special figure which has been started (second start prize) but has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening. The state can be updated in accordance with the progress status of the game such as the second special figure reservation storage unit for storing numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3, the general figure reservation storage unit, the special process flag, etc. Multiple types of flags The game control flag setting unit, the game control timer setting unit provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game, and the count value used for controlling the progress of the game are counted. A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for playing, a game control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game, and It is equipped with.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are executed. For example, as a process for controlling the effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. Then, transmission processing for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, various random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) are set for determining the execution or non-execution of various effects and the type of effects. Has been. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 stores various table data used for controlling the effect operation of the movable accessory 400, for example, execution and non-execution of various effects, and the type of effects. Table data constituting a plurality of determination tables for determining the pattern, pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, and the like are stored.

  Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol variation displays the variation of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol until the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to each variation pattern. It is comprised from the data etc. which show the control content of various production | presentation operation | movements, such as operation | movement and the reach production which operates the movable accessory 400.

  The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown), for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like, and various effect operations. An effect control timer setting unit and an effect control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used for controlling the progress of the image, and data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations are temporarily stored. And an effect control buffer setting unit in which various buffers for storage are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the storage area (buffer number “1-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory is stored in the predetermined area of the production control buffer setting unit. To "1-4") and storage areas (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory). 4 ”is provided, and data constituting a pending storage buffer capable of specifying the status of the pending storage at that time is stored, and the first pending storage display is based on the data in the pending storage buffer. The hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 includes a movable accessory first drive motor 301 for driving the movable accessory 400 in the vertical direction, a first drive unit that constitutes the movable accessory 400, and A movable accessory second drive motor 302 for driving the second drive unit (see FIG. 1) in the horizontal direction, a button drive motor 303 for changing the push button 31B from the non-projecting state to the projecting state, and a push button A vibration motor 304 for vibrating 31B is connected. The vibration motor 304 is configured by, for example, an eccentric motor provided with a weight with a bias in the center of gravity on the motor shaft, and is provided in the push button 31B or in a close position. Note that a plurality of vibration motors 304 may be provided in order to diversify the vibration modes of the push button 31B. The effect control CPU 120 individually controls the movable accessory first drive motor 301, the movable accessory second drive motor 302, the button drive motor 303, and the vibration motor 304, so that the movable accessory 400, the push button 31B, Can be controlled individually.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  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. 8 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, predetermined information output processing is executed (S13).

  Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 9 is executed (S15).

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) is controlled to display the variation of the normal symbol and the tilt of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Normal symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed (S16). Thereafter, by executing a command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). Then, according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, any one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, and if there is a win, a random value MR1, MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored in the top position of the empty entry in the first special figure holding storage section when the first starting prize is received, and the second special figure is reserved when the second starting prize is obtained. Store at the top of the empty entry in the storage.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence / absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1, it is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set corresponding to the variation display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. It includes processing to measure When the special symbol variation elapsed time reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It is. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period during which the winning a prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the winning a prize opening which is the upper limit number of times for executing the round is set to “non-probable big hit” or “probable change If it is a “big hit A”, it is set to “16 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability big hit B”, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “5 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 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 special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 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 for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read, and whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. Identify. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the production control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing (S54). In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 in accordance with the stored contents of the hold memory buffer. A pending display update process for updating to display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process executed in the effect symbol variation start process of S74 in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects can be executed as an effect using an effect device such as the effect display device 5 for announcing the reliability of the big hit reliability and the super reach. The notice effect setting process is a process for determining the presence / absence of various notice effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the effect mode when executed. In particular, in the notice effect setting process of the present embodiment, a determination related to the notice effect that vibrates the push button 31B is made.

  In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute a variable disclosure vibration notice in the notice effect (S501). The fluctuation disclosure vibration advance notice is a notice effect for notifying that the reliability of the jackpot reliability or the super reach is high by vibrating the push button 31B for a predetermined time at the start of the change.

  When the push button 31B is vibrated in the notice effect or the notice suggestion described later, the vibration is transmitted to the hitting operation handle operated by the player through the gaming machine frame 3. Therefore, even if the player does not pay attention to the push button 31B, it can be grasped that the push button 31B vibrates (the notice effect or the notice suggestion is being executed).

  In S501, whether or not to execute the fluctuation start vibration notice is determined according to the current fluctuation display result, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13 (A), when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, it is determined that the vibration notice at the start of fluctuation is executed at a rate of 20%, and when the fluctuation display result is “super reach out” It is determined that the vibration notice at the start of change is executed at a rate of 5%, and when the change display result is “other deviation”, it is determined that the notice of vibration at the start of change is not always executed. By doing so, the jackpot reliability and the super reach reliability can be notified in advance by the presence or absence of the vibration start notice at the start of change, and the player pays attention to whether or not the vibration notice at the start of change is executed.

  In addition, when the fluctuation display result is “other loss”, it is determined that the vibration notice at the start of change is not necessarily executed, so it is determined whether or not “other loss” before the processing of S501. In the case of “other disconnection”, the processing of S501 may be skipped. Further, even in the case of “other loss”, the vibration notice at the start of change may be executed with a low probability.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the button notice in the notice effect and the effect mode in the case of executing the notice (S502). The button notice is a notice effect that executes an effect that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B, and indicates a reliability that is a big hit reliability or a super reach when the push button 31B is operated. In this embodiment, the push button 31B is vibrated by driving the vibration motor 304 when the button notice is being executed. The button notice is executed at the timing before reach is established (before the left and right symbols are stopped).

  In S502, according to the current variation display result, for example, the presence / absence of the button notice and the notice pattern corresponding to the effect state of the button notice are determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the notice pattern A to C is determined as the notice pattern in the button notice. In the notice patterns A to C, the effect modes (images displayed when the push button 31B is operated) are different.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, it is determined that the button notice of the notice pattern A is executed at a rate of 10%, and the button notice of the notice pattern B is given at a rate of 30%. It is determined to be executed, it is determined to execute the button notification of the notification pattern C at a rate of 50%, and it is determined not to execute the button notification at a rate of 10%. If the fluctuation display result is “Super-reaching”, it is determined that the button notice of the notice pattern A is executed at a rate of 30%, and the button notice of the notice pattern B is decided to be executed at a ratio of 20%. It is determined that the button notice of the notice pattern C is executed at a rate, and it is decided not to execute the button notice at a rate of 40%. When the fluctuation display result is “other off”, it is determined that the button notice of the notice pattern A is executed at a rate of 7%, the button notice of the notice pattern B is decided to be executed at a rate of 3%, and the notice pattern C is decided. It is decided not to execute the button notice at a rate of 90%.

  Thus, when the button notice is executed, the reliability is higher than when the button notice is not executed, and the reliability of the button notice is higher in the order of the notice pattern C> the notice pattern B> the notice pattern A. By doing this, the jackpot reliability and the super reach reliability can be notified by the presence / absence of the button notification and the notification pattern, and the player will be aware of the presence / absence of the button notification and which button notification is executed. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the button notice suggesting that the button notice is executed and the suggestion mode (vibration pattern) when executing the button notice suggestion (S503). The button notice suggestion is an effect suggesting that the button notice is executed by vibrating the push button 31B with a predetermined vibration pattern before the execution timing of the button notice. After such button notice suggestion is executed, there are cases where the button notice is actually executed or not executed.

  In S503, the presence / absence of button notification suggestion and the vibration pattern are determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the vibration pattern A or the vibration pattern B is determined as the vibration pattern in the button notice suggestion. The vibration pattern B is stronger in vibration than the vibration pattern A.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, when the button notice is not executed, it is decided to execute the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern A at a rate of 5%, and it is decided to execute the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern B. Therefore, it is determined not to execute the button notice suggestion at a rate of 95%. When the button notice of the notice pattern A is executed, it is decided that the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern A is executed at a ratio of 30%, and it is decided that the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern B is executed at a ratio of 5%, and 65% It is decided not to execute the button notice suggestion at a rate. When the button notice of the warning pattern B is executed, it is decided to execute the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern A at a rate of 60%, and it is decided to execute the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern B at a rate of 30%. It is decided not to execute the button notice suggestion at a rate. When the button notice of the notice pattern C is executed, it is decided to execute the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern A at a ratio of 30%, and the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern B is decided to be executed at a ratio of 70%. It is not decided not to execute.

  As described above, when the button notice suggestion is executed, the button notice with higher reliability is more easily executed than when the button notice suggestion is not executed, and the vibration pattern B is more than when the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern A is executed. When the button notice suggestion is executed, it is easier to execute the button notice with higher reliability. In addition, when the button notice is not executed, it is not decided to execute the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern B. Therefore, when the button notice suggestion of the vibration pattern B is executed, the button notice is always executed after that. Is done. By doing so, the presence or absence of the button notice suggestion and the vibration pattern can indicate whether or not the button notice will be executed thereafter and the notice pattern, and the push button 31B vibrates prior to the button notice. Attention to crab. Further, after the push button 31B vibrates, the player pays attention to whether or not an effect (button advance notice) using the push button 31B is executed.

  In addition, the button notice suggestion is an effect in which an effect (button notice) using the push button 31B may be executed after the effect of vibrating the push button 31B. On the other hand, the effect using the push button 31B is not executed after the vibration start notice at the start of change, the development notification described later, or the cut-in notice suggestion is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the effect that vibrates the push button 31B is executed, the effect that uses the push button 31B may or may not be executed. After the button 31B vibrates, the player pays attention to whether or not an effect using the push button 31B is executed.

  In S503, the presence / absence of button notification suggestion and the determination ratio of the vibration pattern differ depending on whether or not the button notification is executed and the notification pattern, but whether or not the button notification suggestion is executed according to the final change display result. Alternatively, the determination ratio of the vibration pattern may be varied. For example, using a table with different decision ratios depending on whether the final fluctuation display result is “big hit”, “super-reaching” or “other”, The vibration pattern may be determined.

  In this example, the presence / absence of the button notice suggestion and the determination rate of the vibration pattern differ depending on whether or not the button notice is executed and the notice pattern. The pattern may be determined.

  In this embodiment, the button notice suggestion may be executed even when the button notice is not executed. However, when the button notice is not executed, the button notice suggestion may not be executed. .

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the cut-in notice in the notice effect and the effect mode in the case of executing the notice (S504). The cut-in notice is a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability by displaying a notice image, a serif image, or the like during the reach effect after the reach is established.

  In S504, according to the change display result, for example, the notice pattern corresponding to the presence / absence of the cut-in notice and the effect mode of the cut-in notice is decided at the decision ratio shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the notice pattern X to X is determined as the notice pattern in the cut-in notice. The notice patterns X to Z have different effects (cut-in display images and the like).

  As shown in FIG. 13D, when the variation display result is “big hit”, it is determined that the cut-in notice of the notice pattern X is executed at a rate of 10%, and the cut-in notice of the notice pattern Y at a rate of 30%. It is determined that the advance notice is executed, and it is determined that the cut-in advance notice of the notice pattern Z is executed at a rate of 50%, and it is determined that the cut-in advance notice is not executed at a rate of 10%. When the fluctuation display result is “super-reaching out”, it is determined that the cut-in notice of the notice pattern X is executed at a rate of 30%, and it is decided that the cut-in notice of the notice pattern Y is executed at a ratio of 20%. It is determined that the cut-in notice of the notice pattern Z is executed at the rate of 40%, and it is determined that the cut-in notice is not executed at the rate of 40%. When the fluctuation display result is “other loss”, it is determined that the cut-in notice is not always executed.

  Thus, when the cut notice is executed, the reliability is higher than when the cut notice is not executed, and the reliability of the cut-in notice is higher in the order of the notice pattern Z> the notice pattern Y> the notice pattern X. In this way, the reliability of the big hit can be notified based on the presence / absence of the cut-in notice and the notice pattern, and the player pays attention to the presence / absence of the cut-in notice and which cut-in notice is executed.

  Note that, when the display result of the variation is “other loss”, it is determined that the cut-in notice is not necessarily executed. Therefore, before the processing of S504, it is determined whether or not “other loss”. In the case of “other mistakes”, the process of S504 may be skipped. Further, even in the case of “other loss”, the cut-in notice may be executed at a predetermined timing.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the cut-in notice (S505). When it is determined to execute the cut-in notice (S505; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the cut-in notice suggesting that the cut-in notice is executed (S506). The cut-in notice suggestion is an effect that suggests that the cut-in notice is executed by vibrating the push button 31B in a predetermined vibration pattern before the cut-in notice execution timing. After such a cut-in notice is executed, the cut-in notice is always executed. The ratio of which notice pattern of cut-in notice is executed differs depending on whether or not the cut-in notice is suggested.

  In S506, the presence / absence of the cut-in notice suggestion is determined, for example, at the decision ratio shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13E, it is determined that the cut-in notice suggestion is not always executed when the cut-in notice of the notice pattern X is executed, and the ratio of 70% when the cut-in notice of the notice pattern Y is executed. Is determined to execute the cut-in notice suggestion, and when the cut-in notice of the notice pattern Z is executed, it is determined to execute the cut-in notice suggestion at a rate of 90%.

  Thus, when the cut-in notice suggestion is executed, the button notice with higher reliability is more easily executed than when the cut-in notice suggestion is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to indicate that a cut-in advance notice is to be executed or a notice pattern depending on the presence or absence of the cut-in advance notice, and whether the player vibrates the push button 31B prior to the cut-in notice. Come to pay attention.

  In S506, the determination rate of whether or not cut-in notification suggestion is performed differs depending on the notification pattern. However, the determination ratio of whether or not cut-in notification suggestion is performed differs depending on the final change display result. Also good. For example, whether or not to execute the cut-in notice suggestion is determined using a table in which different determination ratios are set depending on whether the final fluctuation display result is “big hit” or “out of super reach”. Also good.

  In this embodiment, the cut-in notice suggestion is not executed when the cut-in notice is not executed, but the cut-in notice suggestion may be executed even when the cut-in notice is not executed. You may do it.

  When it is determined not to execute the cut-in notice (S505; No), after the process of S506 is executed, the determination results in S501 to S504 and S506 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S507), and the notice effect is produced. The setting process ends. Thereafter, in the effect symbol variation start process and the effect symbol variation in-process shown in FIG. 11, the notice effect corresponding to the decision result is executed by referring to the determination result related to the notice effect saved here.

  The determination ratios shown in FIGS. 13A to 13E are only examples, and it is preferable that the jackpot reliability, the reliability that becomes super reach, the notification effect can be executed by various notification effects and notification suggestions, etc. This ratio is not limited as long as it can be notified and suggested. Further, other effects may be executed as a notice effect or a notice suggestion.

  Further, although the vibration start notice and the cut-in notice suggestion are only one pattern, the change start vibration notice and the cut-in notice suggestion of a plurality of patterns having different vibration modes and vibration times may be executed. And depending on which pattern it is, you may make it the big hit reliability, the reliability which becomes the super reach, the execution ratio of the notice production etc. differ.

  Next, the timing at which the push button 31B is vibrated when variable display is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing the contents of effects and the timing of the vibration operation in the effect display device 5 or the like.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the push button 31B is vibrated when the notice effect or the notice suggestion is executed. As shown in FIG. 14, when it is determined to execute the vibration notice at the start of change, the push button 31B is vibrated at the start of change. When it is determined to execute the button notice suggestion, the push button 31B is vibrated before the button notice execution timing. When it is determined to execute the button notice, the push button 31B is vibrated at the button notice execution timing. When it is determined to execute the cut-in notice suggestion, the push button 31B is vibrated before the cut-in notice execution timing.

  Further, in this embodiment, the push button 31B is vibrated in order to notify the development of the super reach at the timing when the reach is established and the super reach is developed during the reach of the normal reach. In this embodiment, such a development notification is always executed when the super-reach is developed, but the development notification is performed depending on whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. The execution ratio may be different. For example, the big hit reliability may be higher when the development notification is executed than when the advance notification is not executed. Further, whether or not the development notification is executed may be varied depending on the type of super reach. For example, the development notification is executed (or executed at a high rate) when the super-reach has a high jackpot reliability, and the development notification is not executed (or executed at a low rate) when the super-reach has a low jackpot reliability. You may do it. By doing in this way, the big hit reliability and the kind of reach can be suggested by the presence or absence of the development notification when developing to super reach.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, at the timing immediately before the end of the variable display, a win / no-go whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” is executed. Yes. In the case of success or failure, an effect that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B, such as an image that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B, is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the push button 31B is operated before the display result is derived. Displays an image for informing the variable display result (big hit or miss). Further, the push button 31B is vibrated even during the execution of the success / failure.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, the push button 31 </ b> B vibrates at a plurality of timings such as a vibration start notice at the start of change, a button notice suggestion, a button notice, a cut-in notice suggestion, a development notice, and a failure. Yes. In the present embodiment, a plurality of vibration patterns of the push button 31B are provided, and the vibration pattern is varied depending on which effect (timing) is vibrated and whether there is an operation.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a list of vibration patterns of the push button 31B. As shown in FIG. 15, four patterns of vibration patterns A to D are provided as the vibration pattern of the push button 31 </ b> B, and the vibration intensity increases in the order of vibration pattern D> vibration pattern C> vibration pattern B vibration pattern A. It has become. For example, the vibration intensity of the push button 31B is varied by varying the applied voltage when driving the vibration motor 304. Note that the method of varying the vibration intensity in each vibration pattern is not limited to this, and the vibration intensity is weakened by extending the off period by switching the driving of the vibration drive motor 304 on and off at a predetermined cycle. You may do it. Further, the intensity of vibration may be varied by varying the number of motors to be operated.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the push button 31 </ b> B is vibrated with the vibration pattern A before the button notice suggestion (when the vibration pattern A is decided) and the button notice suggestion (when the vibration pattern B is decided). ) And before the player's operation in the button notice, the cut-in notice suggestion, and the development notification, the push button 31B is vibrated with the vibration pattern B, the vibration notice at the start of the fluctuation, the player's operation in the button notice, the game in the failure Before the player's operation, the push button 31B is vibrated with the vibration pattern C, and the push button 31B is vibrated with the vibration pattern D when the player operates (whether the big hit is notified).

  In this way, by changing the vibration pattern depending on the contents of the effects, the effects of vibrating the push button 31B become diverse, and the interest of the effects is improved.

  If the push button 31B is vibrated with the vibration pattern D having the strongest vibration intensity at all times, the vibration is transmitted to various boards and other members such as the main board 11, the production control board 12, and the power board, which may cause a failure or a malfunction. There is a risk. As in the present embodiment, by performing the production with the vibration pattern with the vibration intensity appropriately reduced, the production becomes diverse, and such failures and malfunctions can be reduced.

  Further, in the button notice, the player vibrates with the vibration pattern A or B before the player's operation, and vibrates with the vibration pattern C having a stronger vibration intensity when the player operates. At the time of winning or failing, it is vibrated with the vibration pattern C before the player's operation, and is vibrated with the vibration pattern D having a stronger vibration intensity when the player is operating (at the time of big hit notification). As described above, in the button notice or the success or failure of the button, the push button 31B is vibrated with a vibration pattern having a stronger vibration intensity than before the operation when the player operates, so that it is possible to reduce the decrease in vibration caused by the player pressing the push button 31B. The vibration can be suitably transmitted to the player.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a vibration pattern change according to whether or not an operation on the push button 31B is detected. FIG. 16A shows a change in the vibration pattern when the button notice is executed when there is a button notice suggestion. As shown in FIG. 16 (A), the button notice suggestion for vibrating the push button 31B with the vibration pattern A or B is executed a predetermined time before the button notice execution timing. The vibration pattern here is the vibration pattern determined in S502 of FIG. Thereafter, when the button display for urging the operation of the push button 31B is executed in the effect display device 5, and the push operation to the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B, the vibration pattern is a vibration stronger than the vibration pattern A or B. Switch to pattern C. Also, as shown in FIG. 16A, the vibration pattern in the button notice suggestion is taken over from the start of the button notice until the pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected. In this way, the button notice suggestion and the button notice can be made continuous. In addition, you may make it vibrate with a fixed vibration pattern (for example, vibration pattern B) until the pressing operation to push button 31B is detected after the button notice is started.

  FIG. 16B shows a change in the vibration pattern at the time of executing the button notice when there is no button notice suggestion. As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the push button 31B is vibrated with the vibration pattern B at the button notice execution timing. As described above, when there is no button notice suggestion, the push button 31B is vibrated with the vibration pattern B when the button notice starts. Thereafter, when a push operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B, the vibration pattern is switched to a vibration pattern C stronger than the vibration pattern B.

  As described above, in the button notice, the push button 31B is vibrated with the vibration pattern A or B before the push operation to the push button 31B is detected, and when the push operation is detected, the vibration pattern stronger than the vibration pattern A or B is detected. Switch to C. By doing in this way, the reduction | decrease of the vibration by a player pushing down the push button 31B can be reduced, and a vibration can be suitably transmitted to a player.

  FIG. 16C shows a change in the vibration pattern of the success / failure when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 16C, the push button 31 </ b> B is vibrated with the vibration pattern C at the execution timing of success / failure. Thereafter, when the push sensor 35B detects a pressing operation on the push button 31B, it is notified that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, and the vibration pattern is switched to the vibration pattern D stronger than the vibration pattern C. As shown in FIG. 15, the vibration pattern D is a vibration pattern that causes the strongest vibration among the vibration patterns A to D, and is used only when “big hit” is notified. In this way, by virtue of the vibration of the push button 31B, which is the strongest for notifying that “big hit” has occurred, the big hit can be informed by the vibration pattern, and notification suitable for the joy of the player can be executed. Notification can be executed.

  As described above, when hitting or not at the time of a big hit, the push button 31B is vibrated with the vibration pattern C before the detection of the pressing operation on the push button 31B, and when the pressing operation is detected, the vibration pattern D is stronger than the vibration pattern C. Switch. By doing in this way, the reduction | decrease of the vibration by a player pushing down the push button 31B can be reduced, and a vibration can be suitably transmitted to a player.

  FIG. 16D shows a change in the vibration pattern of the success / failure when the fluctuation display result is “out of”. As shown in FIG. 16D, the push button 31 </ b> B is vibrated with the vibration pattern C at the execution timing of success / failure. Thereafter, when a push operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B, it is notified that the fluctuation display result is “displacement”, and the vibration of the push button 31B stops. As described above, when the variation display result is “out of”, the vibration of the push button 31B is stopped in order to prevent an excessive turn. Note that the vibration of the push button 31B may be weaker than before the operation is detected or may be reduced.

  In FIGS. 16A to 16C, when switching the vibration pattern, the immediate vibration pattern is switched. However, when switching the vibration pattern, a non-vibration period may be interposed. FIG. 16E shows a change in the vibration pattern at the time of button notice execution when there is no button notice suggestion in a modification in which a vibration-free period is sandwiched when changing the vibration pattern. As shown in FIG. 16E, the push button 31B is vibrated with the vibration pattern B at the button notice execution timing. Thereafter, when a push operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B, the vibration of the push button 31B is once stopped, and then the vibration pattern is switched to a vibration pattern C stronger than the vibration pattern B. As described above, when the vibration pattern is switched, it becomes easier for the player to grasp that the vibration pattern has been switched once by sandwiching the non-vibration period.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the vibration motor drive process executed in the effect symbol changing process of S75 in the effect control process shown in FIG. The button drive motor drive process is a part that drives the vibration motor 304 in the effect symbol changing process to vibrate the push button 31B.

  In the button drive motor driving process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is determined to execute the vibration notice at the start of change and whether or not it is the execution timing (S511). When it is determined to execute the vibration notice at the start of change and it is determined that it is the execution timing (S511; Yes), drive control for vibrating the vibration motor 304 with the vibration pattern C is executed (S512). Whether or not it is the execution timing of various effects may be determined from the values of the variable process timer and the variable time timer.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the button notice suggestion is to be executed and whether it is the execution timing (S513). When it is determined to execute the button notice suggestion and it is determined that it is the execution timing (S513; Yes), the vibration motor 304 is vibrated with the vibration pattern A or B according to the determination result in S502 of FIG. Drive control is executed (S514).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the button advance notice and is the execution timing (S515). When it is determined to execute the button notice and it is determined that it is the execution timing (S515; Yes), the drive for vibrating the vibration motor 304 with the vibration pattern A or B according to the determination result in S502 of FIG. Control is executed (S516). When it is determined in S502 of FIG. 12 that button notification suggestion is to be executed, drive control is performed to vibrate with the determined vibration pattern, and when it is determined not to execute button notification suggestion, drive control is performed to vibrate with vibration pattern B. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the button notice is being executed, and whether or not the push sensor 35B has detected that the push button 31B has been pressed (S517). When it is determined that the button notification is being executed and a pressing operation has been detected (S517; Yes), drive control is performed to vibrate the vibration motor 304 with the vibration pattern C (S518).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a super reach variation pattern and the reach development timing (S519). When it is determined that it is the reach development timing (S519; Yes), drive control is performed to vibrate the vibration motor 304 with the vibration pattern B (S520).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is determined to execute the cut-in notice suggestion and is the execution timing (S521). When it is determined to execute the cut-in notice suggestion and it is determined that it is the execution timing (S521; Yes), drive control for vibrating the vibration motor 304 with the vibration pattern B is executed (S522).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a super-reach variation pattern and the execution timing of success or failure (S523). When it is determined that it is the execution timing of success or failure (S523; Yes), drive control is performed to vibrate the vibration motor 304 with the vibration pattern C (S524).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the hit is being performed and whether or not the push sensor 35B has detected that the push button 31B has been pressed (S525). When it is determined that a hit / no hit is being performed and a pressing operation has been detected (S525; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current variation display result is a “big hit” (S526). When it is determined that the current fluctuation display result is “big hit” (S526; Yes), drive control is performed to vibrate the vibration motor 304 with the vibration pattern D (S527). When it is determined that the current fluctuation display result is not “big hit” (S526; No), control for stopping the vibration motor 304 is executed (S529).

  Finally, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a vibration stop timing (S528). Whether it is the vibration stop timing may be determined, for example, by starting a timer corresponding to the vibration time at the start of vibration and determining whether the timer has timed out. When it is determined that it is the vibration stop timing (S528; Yes), control for stopping the vibration motor 304 is executed (S529). Thereafter, the vibration motor driving process is terminated.

  A mechanism including the vibration drive motor 304 to prevent vibrations from the vibration drive motor 304 from being transmitted to various boards such as the main board 11, the production control board 12, and the power supply board and other members to cause a failure or malfunction. Further, a buffer member such as rubber or gel may be provided between other substrates.

  When the operation means (push button 31B) vibrates when no operation is detected by the detection means (push sensor 35B), an operation effect (button advance notice) is subsequently executed and an operation effect is not executed (vibration) There is a case where an effect for operating the push button 31B is not executed later, and a case where another effect is executed). When the light is emitted, there may be a case where the operation effect is executed after that and a case where the operation effect is not executed.

  An effect (button effect) for displaying an operation promotion image and an operation promotion message for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B on the effect display device 5 during the reach effect of the super reach may be executed. And if a fluctuation display result is a big hit, you may make it notify the big hit by operating the movable accessory 400 based on operation of the push button 31B. At this time, the push button 31B may be changed to a protruding state. Such a button effect may be executed at a timing that does not overlap with the cut-in notice. In addition, a button effect and another effect (cut-in notice or success / failure) executed during the reach effect may be alternatively executed. As a result of the determination, the following button effects may be executed.

  Hereinafter, a process and an effect operation in the case where an effect of displaying an operation promotion image and an operation promotion message for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B on the effect display device 5 during the reach effect of the super reach will be described.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), various command data stored in association with the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4” and various The flag is shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the buffer The various command data and various flags stored in association with the areas corresponding to the numbers “2-1” to “2-4” are shifted upward by one buffer number (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the variation display variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command read in S275, and determines whether or not the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (S277). In the case of the super reach variation pattern (S277; Y), the push button is displayed when the operation display image and the operation promotion message for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B are displayed on the effect display device 5 during the reach effect. Whether to change 31B to the protruding state is determined and stored based on a push button protrusion determination table (not shown), a fluctuation display result, and a push button protrusion determination random number (S278).

  In S278, as shown in FIG. 19, when the fluctuation display result is “out of”, execution of the push button 31B protruding (change to the protruding state) is determined at a rate of 10%, and 90% The non-execution of the protrusion of the push button 31B is determined based on When the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, execution of the push button 31B protruding (change to the protruding state) is determined at a rate of 90%, and push button 31B is not executed at a rate of 10%. To decide. In this way, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the execution of the push button 31B protruding (change to the protruding state) is determined at a higher rate than when the fluctuation display result is “out”. Since the player can be focused on whether or not the push button 31B changes to the protruding state when the operation promotion image and the operation promotion message for prompting the operation of the push button 31B are displayed on the effect display device 5. You can improve your entertainment interests.

  If the variation pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (S277; N) or after the execution of S278, the presence / absence of the push button 31B and the effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command are selected. Then, the variable process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the movable accessory control execution data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 400, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B, and the like are included in each process data n (1 to N Are arranged in time series in association with each other.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production according to the contents of the variation process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, movable accessory control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the devices (the effect display device 5 as the effect part, the various LEDs as the effect part, the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect part, the movable accessory 400, the operation unit (push button 31B, etc.)) is executed ( S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. 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 embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the change process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303).

  In S304, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable process timer has timed out. If the variable process timer has timed out (S304; Y), the variable process data is switched (S305). That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process variable timer to start the process variable timer again (S306). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect component) based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, movable accessory control execution data, operation unit control execution data, and the like set next. Is changed (S307). On the other hand, when the variable process timer has not timed out (S304; N), the contents of the variable process data corresponding to the variable process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, movable accessory control) In accordance with the execution data, operation unit control execution data, and the like, control of the effect device (effect component) is executed (S308).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display is a super-reach variation pattern (S309). If the variation pattern of the variation display is not the variation pattern of super reach (S309; N), the process proceeds to S324, and if the variation pattern of the variation display is a variation pattern of super reach (S309; Y), the push button 31B It is determined whether or not a push button operation acceptance flag indicating that the operation has been accepted is set (S310). When the push button operation acceptance flag is set (S310; Y), the process proceeds to S323, and when the push button operation acceptance flag is not set, whether or not the push button 31B is changed to the protruding state is determined. Is determined (S311).

  When the change to the protruding state of the push button 31B has not been determined (S311; N), the process proceeds to S314, and when the change to the protruding state of the push button 31B has been determined (S311; Y), the fluctuation process data. It is determined whether or not it is during the drive period of the button drive motor 303 (S312). If it is not during the drive period of the button drive motor 303 (S312; N), the process proceeds to S314. If it is during the drive period of the button drive motor 303 (S312; Y), the button drive motor 303 is driven and the process proceeds to S314 ( S313).

  In S314, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variation process data and determines whether or not it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B. When it is not the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S314; N), the process proceeds to S316, and when it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S314; Y), whether or not the push button 31B protrudes (the push button 31B is changed). The display of the operation promotion image corresponding to the determination of whether or not to change to the protruding state is started on the effect display device 5 (S315a). In addition, display of the operation promotion message that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B is started on the effect display device 5 (S315b). Then, the process proceeds to S316.

  In S316, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B is in the operation acceptance period with reference to the variation process data. If it is not during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S316; N), the process proceeds to S324, and if it is during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S316; Y), whether or not the operation of the push button 31B is further received. It is determined whether or not the push button 31B has been operated (S317). In this embodiment, the timing for determining that the push button 31B has been operated is the timing at which the push sensor 35 detects the end of the operation of the push button 31B by the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the timing for determining that the push button 31B has been operated may be the timing at which the push sensor 35 detects the start of operation of the push button 31B by the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when the movable accessory 400 moves (drops) from the retracted position to the effect position based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the variation display result becomes a big hit. Although the form which alert | reports is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The operation aspect of the push button 31B by a player is continuous operation (single push) other than one time operation (single push). Only one of the operation modes may be provided, or a plurality of operation modes may be provided, such as long press) and multiple operations (continuous hitting).

  If the push button 31B operation is accepted (S317; Y), the process proceeds to S321a, and if the push button 31B operation is not accepted (S317; N), whether or not the push button 31B operation acceptance end timing is reached. Determination is made (S319). When it is the operation reception end timing of the push button 31B (S319; Y), the process proceeds to S321a, and when it is not the operation reception end timing of the push button 31B (S319; N), the process proceeds to S322.

  In S321a, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the push button 31B has been operated during the push button 31B operation acceptance period or that the push button 31B operation acceptance period has ended without the push button 31B being operated. To set the push button operation acceptance flag. Further, the display of the operation promotion message is terminated while maintaining the display of the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5, and the process proceeds to S322 (S321b).

  In S322, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button operation acceptance flag is set. If the push button operation acceptance flag is set (S322; Y), the process proceeds to S323, and if the push button operation acceptance flag is not set, the process proceeds to S324. In step S323, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the push button 31B has been operated during the push button 31B operation acceptance period, or that the push button 31B operation acceptance period has ended without the push button 31B being operated. After that, the post-operation effect execution process for executing the post-operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to S324.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S324). When the variation control timer has timed out (S324; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of effect symbols in the middle left and right (displayed 30 ms after the previous effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S325). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S326).

  If the variation control timer has not timed out (S324; N), after executing S326, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation time timer has timed out (S327). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S329). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S328; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S329). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n has expired in the process of S304, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. To do.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing post-operation effect execution processing (S323) in effect symbol variation processing. In the post-operation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the post-operation effect process timer is operating (S401). When the post-operation presentation process timer is operating (S401; Y), the process proceeds to S408, and when the post-operation presentation process timer is not operating (S401; N), it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. (S402). If the fluctuation display result is a big hit (S402; Y), the post-operation presentation process table for big hit is selected (S403), and if the fluctuation display result is a deviation (S402; N), the post-operation presentation effect process is used. A table is selected (S404).

  And after execution of S403 or S404, the post-operation presentation process timer in the process data 1 of the selected post-operation presentation process table is started (S405).

  The post-operation effect process table includes display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and control of sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data for performing the operation, movable accessory control execution data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 400, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (from No. 1 to N). ing.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (effect control data 1) according to the contents of the post-operation effect process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, movable accessory control execution data 1). Control of the effect display device 5 as a part, various LEDs as an effect part, and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, a movable accessory 400, etc.) is executed (S406). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 to display an image corresponding to the variable display result on the effect display device 5. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. 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. Further, in order to operate the movable combination 400, the movable combination first drive motor 301 and the movable combination second drive motor 302 are driven. Moreover, the operation promotion image displayed on the effect display device 5 is updated as the post-operation image, and the post-operation effect execution process is ended (S407).

  In S408, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the effect process timer after operation. Then, it is determined whether or not the post-operation presentation process timer has expired (S409). When the post-operation effect process timer times out (S409; Y), the post-operation effect process data is switched (S410). That is, the post-operation effect process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the post-operation effect process table in the post-operation effect process timer (S411). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, movable accessory control execution data, and the like set next (S412). . On the other hand, when the post-operation presentation process timer has not timed out (S409; N), the contents of the post-operation presentation process data corresponding to the post-operation presentation process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution) In accordance with the data, movable accessory control execution data, etc., control of the effect device (effect component) is executed (S413).

  Then, after the execution of S412 or S413, the post-operation image displayed on the effect display device 5 is updated (S414), and it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (S415). When the fluctuation display result is out of place (S415; N), the post-operation effect execution process is terminated, and when the fluctuation display result is a big hit (S415; Y), the forward rotation driving of the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is performed. It is determined whether or not it is during the period, that is, whether or not it is during the movement period from the retracted position of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position (S416). When the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is in the normal rotation driving period (S416; Y), the movable accessory 400 is moved toward the effect position by driving the movable accessory first drive motor 301 in the normal rotation direction. The process proceeds to S418 (S417). Further, when the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is not in the normal rotation drive period (S416; N), the process proceeds to S418 without going through S417.

  In S418, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is in the reverse drive period, that is, whether or not the movable accessory 400 is moving from the effect position toward the retracted position. Determine whether. When the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is in the reverse drive period (S418; Y), the movable accessory 400 is moved toward the retracted position by driving the movable accessory first drive motor 301 in the reverse direction. The process proceeds to S420 (S419). If the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is not in the reverse drive period (S418; N), the process proceeds to S420 without going through S419.

  In S420, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory 400 is in the forward driving period of the movable accessory second drive motor 302, that is, in a state where the movable accessory 400 is located at the effect position. It is determined whether or not the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are in a period of changing from the close state in which the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are close to the separated state in which the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are separated. When the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is in the forward rotation drive period (S420; Y), the movable accessory 400 is changed to the separated state by driving the movable accessory second drive motor 302 in the forward rotation direction. (S421), the effect image corresponding to the movable accessory 400 having moved to the retracted position is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the process proceeds to S423 (S422). Further, when the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is not in the forward rotation drive period (S420; N), the image of the push button 31B is being displayed on the effect display device 5 without going through S421 and S422. If there is, the display of the image of the push button 31B is continued and the process proceeds to S423.

  In S423, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is in the reverse drive period, that is, in the state where the movable accessory 400 is located at the effect position. 2 It is determined whether or not it is during the movement period from the separated position of the movable unit 402 toward the adjacent position. When the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is in the reverse drive period (S423; Y), the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are brought close to each other by driving the movable accessory second drive motor 302 in the reverse direction. The post-operation effect execution process is terminated by moving toward the position (S424). If the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is not in the reverse drive period (S423; N), the post-operation effect execution process is terminated without going through S424.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect symbol variation in-process, and the post-effect effect execution processing, so that the push button 31B does not protrude in the super reach variation display (effect symbol variation). When it is determined in S278 of the start process that the push button 31B does not change from the non-projecting state to the projecting state) When the variation display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. The display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the operation promotion image and the operation promotion message are started on the effect display device 5 from the timing at which L1 has passed (the timing when the reach effect is being executed). Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  In addition, after the operation that is the operation promotion image (image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state) from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends to the period L2. The image is erased from the effect display device 5. Furthermore, the movable accessory 400 is retracted as shown in FIG. 1 over a period L3 that is longer than the period L2 from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted or the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends. The movement (drop) from the position toward the effect position superimposed on the effect display device 5 is executed.

  After the movement of the movable combination 400 to the production position is completed, the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are moved to change the movable combination 400 from the proximity state to the separation state at the production position, and then move. The accessory 400 is changed from the separated state to the close state. Then, the movable accessory 400 is moved again from the effect position to the retracted position, and the variable display is completed.

  When the push button 31B protrudes in the change display of super reach (when execution of the change from the non-projecting state of the push button 31B to the protruding state is determined in S278 of the effect design change start process), the change display result is a big hit As shown in FIG. 22B, the image and operation of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the operation promotion image from the timing at which the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the change (timing during execution of the reach effect) to the effect display device 5 The prompt message is displayed. Note that the push button 31B changes from the non-projecting state to the projecting state immediately before the start timing of the operation promotion image or the operation promotion message during the reach effect. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  Further, the movable accessory 400 is superimposed on the effect display device 5 from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 over the period L3 from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted or the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends. Movement (falling) toward the effect position to be performed is executed.

  Further, during the movement (falling) period from the retracted position to the effect position of the movable accessory 400, the post-operation image that is the operation promotion image (the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) is displayed as the non-projecting state as the post-operation effect. Update to the image of the push button 31B. As described above, by performing the post-operation effect in conjunction with the movement of the movable accessory 400 from the retracted position to the effect position, the image of the push button 31B in a state in which the movable accessory 400 is projected as if it falls to the player. Can be manipulated to make it appear to change to a non-projecting state.

  In the present embodiment, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is the post-operation image, is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, whereby the falling movable accessory 400 is moved to the push button 31B in the protruding state. Although the mode is shown in which the image is shown to be changed to the non-projecting state by operating the image, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state which is the post-operation image is movable. If it is possible to make the player appear to manipulate the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, the accessory 400 may be updated to an image different from the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. .

  After the update of the non-projecting push button 31B as the post-operation effect as the post-operation effect is completed, the image of the non-projecting push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 over the period L2. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22B, the timing at which the erasing of the image of the push button 31B after the change from the protruding state to the non-projecting state ends is from the retracted position of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing when the erasing of the image of the push button 31B after the change from the projecting state to the non-projecting state ends is movable. The timing may be different from the completion timing of the movement of the accessory 400 from the retracted position to the effect position.

  After the movement of the movable combination 400 to the production position is completed, the movable combination 400 is changed from the proximity state to the separation state at the production position by moving the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402. Note that, at the timing when the change of the movable accessory 400 to the separated state is completed, an effect image indicating that the movable accessory 400 has changed to the separated state at the effect position is displayed on the effect display device 5. Then, after the movable combination 400 is changed from the separated state to the close state, the movable combination 400 is moved again from the effect position to the retracted position, and the variable display is completed.

  In the super reach variation display, the push button 31B is not protruded (when the non-execution of the change from the non-protruding state of the push button 31B to the protruding state is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is lost. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23A, the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 from the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the change (the timing when the reach effect is executed). The display of the operation promotion message is started. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  In addition, after the operation that is the operation promotion image (image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state) from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends to the period L2. The image is erased from the effect display device 5. Then, the moving display of the movable accessory 400 moves from the retracted position toward the effect position (without falling) ends.

  When the push button 31B is projected in the super reach variation display (when execution of the change from the non-projection state of the push button 31B to the projection state is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is out of place. As shown in FIG. 23 (B), the image and operation of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 from the timing at which the period L1 has elapsed from the start of fluctuation (the timing when the reach effect is being executed). The prompt message is displayed. Note that the push button 31B changes from the non-projecting state to the projecting state immediately before the start timing of the operation promotion image or the operation promotion message during the reach effect. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  Then, the post-operation image which is an operation promotion image (image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends to the period L2. Is deleted from the effect display device 5. Then, the variable display ends without the movable accessory 400 moving (falling) from the retracted position toward the effect position.

  Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 and the operation mode of the movable accessory 400 when the push button 31B is determined to protrude in the super reach variation display will be described with reference to FIGS. .

  First, as shown in FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 (D), when the effect symbol becomes a combination of reach in the state where the movable accessory 400 is arranged at the retracted position, the reach display (super) Reach production) is started. During the super reach effect, when a predetermined time elapses, the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is changed to the projecting state by driving the button drive motor 303. Then, as shown in FIG. 24E, an image of the projecting push button 31B and an operation promotion message such as “Press!” Are displayed on the effect display device 5 as an operation promotion image, and the operation of the push button 31B is displayed. Acceptance starts.

  When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B, or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends without the player operating the push button 31B, FIG. As shown in FIG. 25 (H), the operation promotion message is deleted from the effect display device 5, and the movable accessory 400 starts moving (falling) from the retracted position toward the effect position. Further, in conjunction with the movement (dropping) of the movable accessory 400, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the post-operation image is gradually updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 25 (I) and 25 (J), when the movement of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position (falling) and the update of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state are completed, the effect display is completed. The display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the post-operation image on the device 5 is terminated, and the movable accessory 400 changes from the close state to the separated state. Further, the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, based on the fact that the player has operated the push button 31B in the protruding state, the movable accessory 400 is dropped as a post-operation effect. At the same time, by updating (changing) the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state displayed on the effect display device 5 to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, the push button 31B in the projecting state is as if the movable accessory 400 is. Since the image can appear to be manipulated, the game entertainment can be improved by the correspondence between the operation of the movable accessory 400 and the change in the display mode of the image of the push button 31B. In the present embodiment, as an example in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is the operation promotion image, is changed, it is disclosed that the image is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. The change of the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is an operation promotion image, is not limited to this, and after the image of the push button 31B is changed to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, a further effect is provided. Until the display device 5 is erased.

  In the present embodiment, the form in which the movable accessory 400 appears to have operated the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state by dropping the movable accessory 400 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. As long as it is possible to make it appear that the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is operated, the operation mode of the movable accessory 400 may be other than dropping.

  Further, in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to the drop of the movable accessory 400. Since it becomes easy for a player to recognize that the display mode of the image of the push button 31B has changed, the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, in the post-operation effect, after the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state according to the fall of the movable accessory 400, the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed. By erasing from the effect display device 5, it is possible to improve the effect by the fall of the movable accessory 400 in the post-operation effect.

  In the post-operation effect of the present embodiment, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to the drop of the movable accessory 400, and then the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31 </ b> B that protrudes in response to the drop of the movable accessory 400 is illustrated. May be erased without updating the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, or the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state may be replaced with the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state according to the fall of the movable accessory 400. You may make it not delete from the effect display apparatus 5 after updating to an image. In other words, in the present invention, “the push button in the protruding state is used to change the display mode of the operation body corresponding image (image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) corresponding to the operation of the movable body (movable accessory 400). Both updating the image of 31B to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state and deleting the image of the push button 31B from the effect display device 5 are included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the image of the push button 31B, which is the post-operation image, is deleted from the effect display device 5 after the post-operation effect is started, so that the image of the push button 31B corresponding to the fall of the movable accessory 400 Since it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the game has been deleted, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  Further, in the case of super reach variation display, the variation display result is out of order, that is, when the movement (drop) of the movable accessory 400 is not executed as the post-operation effect based on the operation of the push button 31B, the push in the protruding state is performed. Whether the button 31B is operated or the non-projecting push button 31B is operated, the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 over the period L2, that is, at the same timing. Since the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5, the movable accessory 400 moves (when the projecting push button 31B is operated and when the non-projecting push button 31B is operated ( The display period of the image of the push button 31B when the (falling) is not executed can be made common, It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

  In this embodiment, when the movable accessory 400 is not moved (dropped) as a post-operation effect based on the operation of the push button 31B, the protruding push button 31B is operated and the non-projecting state. Although an example in which the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 at the same timing as when the push button 31B is operated is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the push button 31B is performed. When the movement (dropping) of the movable accessory 400 is not executed as a post-operation effect based on the timing, the timing differs depending on whether the push button 31B in the protruding state is operated or the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is operated. Thus, the image of the push button 31B may be erased from the effect display device 5.

  Further, when the push button 31B is projected in the super reach variation display (when execution of the change from the non-projecting state to the projecting state of the push button 31B is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is a big hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22B, based on the operation of the push button 31B, the image of the push button 31B is erased based on the passage of the period L3 after the push button 31B is operated. When the push button 31B is projected in the super reach variation display (when execution of the change from the non-projection state of the push button 31B to the projection state is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is out of place. As shown in FIG. 23B, based on the operation of the push button 31B, The image of the push button 31B is erased based on the elapse of the period L2 (period L3> period L2) since the push button 31B is operated. That is, even if the push button 31B changes to the protruding state, the push button 31B Since the manner of ending the display of the image of the push button 31B is different depending on whether or not the movement (falling) of the movable accessory 400 is executed based on the operation, the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, the push button 31B is not protruded in the super reach fluctuation display (when the non-execution of the change from the non-protruding state of the push button 31B to the protruding state is determined in S278 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process), the fluctuation display result is a big hit 22A, the image of the non-projecting push button 31B, which is the post-operation image, is erased from the effect display device 5 over a period L2 after the push button 31B is operated, as shown in FIG. When the push button 31B is projected in the super reach variation display (when execution of the push button 31B is changed from the non-projecting state to the projecting state is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is a big hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22B, the period L3 (period) after the push button 31B is operated. Over the period L3> period L2), the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, and the effect display device for the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the post-operation image The period from when the push button 31B is operated according to the display mode of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 until the display of the image of the push button 31B is finished is executed. Depending on the difference, it is possible to improve game entertainment. In particular, the period L3 is longer than the period L2, and the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state can be updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state during the period L3. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the update of the image, and to improve the game entertainment. Furthermore, by updating the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state during the period L3, the image of the push button 31B is updated in response to the movement (falling) of the movable accessory 400. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that this has been done, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, the images of the push button 31B displayed as the operation promoting image in the super reach variation display are an image showing the push button 31B in the non-projecting state and an image showing the push button 31B in the projecting state. An image of the push button 31B suitable for the mode of the push button 31B (protruding state or non-protruding state) can be displayed on the effect display device 5 as the promotion image.

  In addition, when the execution of the push button 31B is decided to be executed and when the push button 31B is decided not to be executed, FIG. 22 (A), FIG. 22 (B), FIG. 23 (A), FIG. B) Since the display of the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state or the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is started as the operation promotion image from the same timing (timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of variation), as shown in FIG. Since the player can easily recognize the timing when the push button 31B in the protruding state and the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state are started, the game entertainment can be improved. In this embodiment, the first operation promotion display in the present invention is an image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, and the second operation promotion display is an image of the push button 31B in the projection state. Is displayed on the effect display device 5 as an operation promotion image from the same timing (timing at which the period L1 has elapsed from the start of fluctuation). The image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state and the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state may be displayed on the effect display device 5 as operation promotion images from different timings. That is, the first operation promotion display and the second operation promotion display may be displayed at different timings when the push button 31B is in the non-projecting state, and are different when the push button 31B is in the projecting state. It may be displayed at the timing.

  When the movable accessory 400 moves (drops) from the retracted position to the effect position in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31 </ b> B displayed on the effect display device 5 is updated and maintained while being movable. When the accessory 400 is placed at the effect position, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are separated from each other from a state in which the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are arranged close to each other at the substantially central portion in the left-right width direction. When the movable accessory 400 is changed from the proximity state to the separation state by moving the effect, the effect display device 5 displays an effect image different from the image of the push button 31B, so that the post-operation effect is suitably performed. Can be executed.

  Further, since the post-operation effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the gaming interest can be improved.

  In addition, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state displayed as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 is linked to the fact that the movable accessory 400 has moved (dropped) from the retracted position toward the effect position. Since the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is updated as an image, the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, when the movable accessory 400 moves (drops) from the retracted position toward the effect position in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the post-operation image. Since it is continuously displayed while being updated to the image, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In this embodiment, the image of the push button 31B, which is a predetermined image in the present invention, is deleted from the effect display device 5 at a timing before the movable accessory 400 starts changing from the close state to the separated state at the effect position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 at the change start timing of the movable accessory 400 from the close state to the separated state at the effect position. May be. By doing in this way, since the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5 in place of the image of the push button 31B in response to the change from the proximity state to the separation state of the movable accessory 400, the effect of the post-operation effect The effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the push button 31B is operated by the player during the reach effect, an operation promotion message as an auxiliary image in the present invention at the timing when the push button 31B is operated. The image of the push button 31 </ b> B that is erased from the effect display device 5 and is the post-operation image is displayed at the timing when the falling of the movable accessory 400 is completed (the timing when the period L <b> 3 has elapsed since the push button 31 </ b> B was operated). Since it is erased from the device 5, it is possible for the player to easily understand that the operation of the push button 31B has been recognized by the pachinko gaming machine 1 (production control CPU 120) while improving the gaming interest.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the embodiment, as the post-operation effect, the movable accessory 400 is moved (dropped) from the retracted position to the effect position based on the fact that the push button 31B in the protruding state is operated by the player, and the effect display device The image of the push button 31B in the protruding state displayed in 5 is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, so that the movable accessory 400 appears as if operating the image of the push button 31B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 26 (A) to 26 (C) as modified example 1, in the post-operation effect, the movable accessory 400 is retracted. Instead of moving from the position to the effect position (falling), an effect effect in which a predetermined character image acts on the image of the push button 31B in a protruding state on the effect display device 5 is displayed. It may be. By doing in this way, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state corresponding to the action effect. It can be improved.

  In addition, in this modification 1, although the form which changes the aspect of the image of push button 31B corresponding to the effect production was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The aspect of the image of push button 31B is shown. The effect to be associated may be an effect other than the effect.

  Moreover, in the said Example, as shown in FIG.22 and FIG.23, the timing which starts the display of the image of push button 31B of a protrusion state on the effect display apparatus 5, and the display of the image of push button 31B of a non-protrusion state are started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a second modification of the push button 31B in the protruding state, the timing is the same as the timing of the push button 31B in the protruding state. The timing for starting the display of the image may be different from the timing for starting the display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state.

  When the timing for starting the display of the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is different from the timing for starting the display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is A mode of erasing the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state based on the operation of the push button 31B when displayed, and a push button when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed The mode of erasing the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state based on the operation of 31B may be different so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  Moreover, when the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is displayed as the operation promotion image during the reach effect of the embodiment, the variation is larger than when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed as the operation promotion image. Although the mode in which the display result is a high percentage is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the non-projecting push button 31B image is displayed on the effect display device 5, the non-projecting A case where the image of the push button 31B in the state changes to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state may be provided. Further, when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state changes to the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state, the effect of the action of the specific character acting on the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. , And changing the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state by changing the image to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state. , You may improve the game entertainment.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st operation body corresponding | compatible image in this invention is made into the image of the push button 31B of a non-projection state, and the 2nd operation body corresponding | compatible image in this invention is made into the image of the push button 31B of a protrusion state, Although the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is changed to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to the movement (drop) of the object 400 from the retracted position to the effect position, the present invention is limited to this. However, the first operation object-corresponding image and the second operation object-corresponding image in the present invention may be images having different colors and sizes, for example, as long as the display modes are different from each other. .

  When performing an effect of displaying an operation promotion image and an operation promotion message prompting the player to operate the push button 31B on the effect display device 5 during the reach production of the super reach, the push button 31B is vibrated to promote the operation. It may be suggested that an image is displayed or that the push button 31B protrudes. In this case, when an operation on the push button 31B is detected, the vibration intensity may be increased more than before the operation is detected. By doing in this way, the reduction | decrease of the vibration by a player pushing down the push button 31B can be reduced, and a vibration can be suitably transmitted to a player.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, in order to notify the variation pattern which shows variation modes, such as variation time and the kind of reach production, to CPU120 for production control, the example which transmits one variation pattern designation | designated command when a variation is started. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to indicate, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching reach (when not reaching, before the so-called second stop). The second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. The command may be transmitted, or only the variation time is notified by the first command and the second command, and the specific variation mode executed at each timing is directed to the direction control CPU 120. You may make it select with. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  The state advantageous to the player means a specific game state (big hit etc.) advantageous to a player that can acquire a lot of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) ( A big hit with a different number of rounds), a high base state (time-short state) in which a winning ball payout condition is more easily established than in a normal gaming state, or a high-probability gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific gaming state ), A high probability low base state (latency probability variation state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, and the like.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can each be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the effect display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

1 Pachinko machine 5 Production display device 31B Push button 120 Production control CPU
400 Movable character 401 First movable part 402 Second movable part

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Detecting means for detecting that the operating means has been operated;
Vibration means capable of vibrating at least the operation means,
The gaming machine characterized in that when the operation is detected by the detection means, the operation means vibrates more strongly than when the operation is not detected by the detection means.

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